Situated at the base of the Amatola Mountains, with the most breathtaking view of the Kologha Forest, The Manderson is a Three Star Retreat Hotel and Conference Centre. Located 7 kms from the rural but dynamic town of Stutterheim, this is an ideal location for business travellers, weekend getaways and a perfect stop over for the international visitor. Set in beautiful gardens this Country Retreat hotel is the perfect venue for small weddings or functions, with friendly and efficient staff to see to all your needs. The specially built 56m2 Conference Centre was completed in March 2001 and is fully air-conditioned in summer and heated in winter. The Conference Centre can accommodate up to 50 persons depending on seating arrangements.
Facilities include flipcharts and overhead projector, television, video and DVD players, telephone and Internet connection. We also provide administrative backup including fax machine, copier and secretarial services. For your comfort and convenience, the Conference Centre has overhead fluorescent lighting and wall lighting, 4 double sets of electric outlets with extension cables and its own toilet facilities.
The Hotel facilities include 18 Deluxe Hotel Rooms, Junior suites and a One Bedroom Cottage. Winding pathways lead guests to the majority of the rooms and suites that are located in magnificent gardens. All accommodation includes individual bathrooms with separate bath and walk-in shower, coffee and tea maker, satellite television, direct dial telephone, wall heaters and electric blankets. All outside rooms also have their own private patios. The wooden deck and veranda overlook the swimming pool and have a magnificent view of the mountains, a perfect place for a light meal or sundowners.
The comfortable and cosy lounge is used more in the colder winter months. It boasts a large fireplace and is the perfect place to relax after an invigorating walk in the nearby forest, or to curl up with a good book from hotel's bookcase. Enjoy drinks before and after dinner with your friends while planning the next day's activities.

Other services and amenities include laundry and valet services, box lunches and picnic baskets, spouses programme for conference delegates, baby cots and baby sitting, small playground, pets by arrangement, all credit cards accepted and open and covered parking in a safe country setting.
Stutterheim offers a multitude of outdoor activities to suit all interests. The thick indigenous forests include clearly marked walking trails, trails for hiking and some of the best mountain biking available, horse riding for beginners and the more experienced rider, and a peaceful picnic site.
Picturesque Gubu Dam provides a peaceful place for trout fishing, while Wriggleswade Dam is the place for bass fishing, sailing and other water sports. A myriad of bird life can be viewed in the area, from the mighty Fish Eagle to the endangered Cape Parrot. Guided birding walks are also available. The Stutterheim Country Club hosts one of the finest rural golf courses - a nine hole reversible course, as well as tennis and squash facilities. Mgwali Traditional Xhosa Village is only just over 30km from the Hotel, and King William's Town with the Amatola Museum is about 35km away. The port City of East London is just over 80km away with excellent beaches, museums and the East London zoo.