Situated on the Battlefields Route between Vryheid and Paulpietersburg, the Natal Spa is famed for its hot mineral waters. It is set in 800 hectares of bushveld, with access to about four kilometres of the Bivane River. The airy dining-room overlooks the garden and pool areas, while light meals, refreshments and snacks are available at the coffee shop. Accommodation comprises 60 large en-suite bedrooms and 23 Self-Catering units, which include family suites and thatched cottages. Each room has a TV offering six DSTV channels including M-Net and tea/coffee-making facilities. For the kiddies, there is a 110m-long supertube alongside the hot pools. Raptors Restaurant & Bar, the new Boulders Bar and a putt-putt course keep all guests entertained. The Wellness Centre & Beauty Spa provides a pampering element to every visit.
Directions from Durban
From Durban travel along the North Coast. Take the Eshowe and travel towards Melmoth. From Melmoth travel to Vryheid. When entering Vryheid, at the first four way stop: turn right into South Street. Follow the road over the 4-way robot for +/- 3km. Turn left at the signboard “Paulpietersburg.” You will immediately drive over a railway bridge. Follow this road until you get to a T-junction. Turn left at this T-junction. Follow the road for +/- 20km. Turn right at signboard saying Natal Spa. Follow the road to the entrance, gates to Natal Spa are on the right-hand side. The journey takes approximately three and a half hours.
Directions from Johannesburg
From Jo’burg take N4 Witbank Highway. Drive past the Shell Ultra City and take the Middelburg/Hendrina off ramp. Turn right at the T- junction and follow the signs to Hendrina. Drive straight through Hendrina and follow the signs to Ermelo. Drive through Ermelo and at the last robot turn left and follow signs to Piet Retief. Drive straight through Piet Retief +/- 1 and a half to 2km outside Piet Retief turn right to Paulpietersburg. At the second stop street in Paulpietersburg turn left. Drive straight through Paulpietersburg and keep going straight for 14km. Turn left at signpost saying Natal Spa. Follow the road to the entrance; gates to Natal Spa are on the left-hand side. The journey takes approximately 4 hours. OR From Jo’burg take the N17 highway, passing the following places: Springs, Leandra and Bethal. Drive through Ermelo to Piet Retief. Drive straight through Piet Retief, +/- 1 and a half to 2km outside Piet Retief turn right to Paulspietersburg. At the second stop street in Paulpietersburg turn left. Drive straight through Paulpietersburg and keep going for 14km turn left at the signpost saying Natal Spa. Follow the road to the entrance; gates to Natal Spa are the left hand side. The journey takes approximately 4 hours.
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