Travelling to Mooi River for the municipality, the police or another government job? Waterford Manor in Rosetta is a quiet B&B and self-catering stay about 10 km from town on the R103. If you’re looking for accommodation for government officials in Mooi River, tell us when you enquire if you need an invoice made out to a department or company, and we’ll confirm what we can supply.
A note from Dan: Official travellers usually want things simple: a quiet room, a place to park and paperwork that makes sense. Tell us what your department needs and I’ll tell you honestly what we can do.
Why do officials end up staying in Mooi River?
Mooi River is the seat of the Mpofana Local Municipality, whose offices are at 10 Claughton Terrace, according to the municipality’s 2021/22 integrated development plan. The town has its own SAPS station too. Work for the municipality, a department or the police can bring you here for a day, a week or longer, from Pietermaritzburg, Durban or further afield.
What do official travellers need from a stay?
Usually the same short list. A quiet room where you can sleep before an early start. Parking you can rely on. Wi-Fi to finish a report in the evening. A kitchen if the assignment runs past a week. And a short drive to the office.
Which room suits your assignment?
|
Your assignment |
Room |
What the space does for you |
|---|---|---|
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One or two nights, on your own |
Hibiscus Cottage, 22 m², or Protea Honeymoon Suite, 28 m² |
B&B style and quiet. Hibiscus is compact and simple. Protea has a king-size bed and a view over the river, the mountains and the pool for when you want to switch off. |
|
Two colleagues travelling together |
Jasmine, two bedrooms, about 48 m² |
Separate bedrooms, so each of you has a door to close. A fridge and microwave cover light meals. |
|
A week or more |
Lavender Cottage, 36 m², or Azalea Cottage, 30 m² |
Full kitchens, so you can cook after work. Lavender has a fireplace for winter evenings. |
|
A team on a longer assignment |
Sunflower Cottage, 76 m², or Rose Cottage, 102 m² |
Dining areas where a team can eat together and go over the day. Rose adds a lounge and a wood-fired stove. |
How far is Waterford Manor from the municipal offices?
About 10 km along the R103, which is tarred the whole way. Tell us where you’re working and we’ll tell you the drive before you book.
What about rates and paperwork?
We can’t promise government rates or specific procurement paperwork on this page. If your department needs a formal quote before it approves a booking, ask for one and we’ll tell you what we can supply.
Ready to book?
20% OFF for direct bookings via our website. Check your dates and book on our website, or phone Dan on +27 71 683 2624. Ask about rates for longer stays too.
Frequently asked questions
Is there somewhere to stay near the Mpofana Local Municipality offices?
Waterford Manor is about 10 km away in Rosetta, along the R103.
Can you issue an invoice to a department or company?
Tell us what you need when you enquire and we'll confirm what we can supply.
Can I stay for a few weeks?
Yes. We host guests who are working in Mooi River for weeks or months at a time, and the cottages have full kitchens.
Is the road tarred?
Yes. The R103 is a tarred main road the whole way to us.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes. If you'll be working in the evenings, tell us when you book