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Mount Shekinah Country Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Balgowan with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Snack bar
Standard Cottage
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
R103 Howick Balgowan, Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal, 3275
  • Michaelhouse Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Executive Room | Bathroom

Executive Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Cottage

Standard Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Balgowan

At Mount Shekinah Country Hotel, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Michaelhouse Nature Reserve and 9.8 km (6.1 mi) from Gowrie Farm Golf Course. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Free English breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Balgowan hotel include Sherwood Centre and The Junction.

What's nearby

  • Michaelhouse Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Fordoun Spa - 22 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Abingdon Wine Estate - 23 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Midmar Dam - 39 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blueberry Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Terbodore Coffee - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Bierfassl Restaurant and Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fable - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Caversham Mill Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Mount Shekinah Country Hotel

Hotel in Balgowan with free breakfast and outdoor pool
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at Mount Shekinah Country Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Balgowan hotel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2006
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Mount Shekinah Country Hotel offers 15 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Balgowan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Infinity pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 300.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 300.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Mount Shekinah Country Hotel Balgowan
Mount Shekinah Country Balgowan
Mount Shekinah Country
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mount Shekinah Country Hotel?

Mount Shekinah Country Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Mount Shekinah Country Hotel?

Yep, Mount Shekinah Country Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Mount Shekinah Country Hotel?

The closest beach to Mount Shekinah Country Hotel is Craigie Burn Dam (34.2 km).

Does Mount Shekinah Country Hotel have a pool?

Mount Shekinah Country Hotel has an infinity pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Mount Shekinah Country Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Mount Shekinah Country Hotel.

Does Mount Shekinah Country Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary English breakfast is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mount Shekinah Country Hotel?

No, Mount Shekinah Country Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mount Shekinah Country Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Mount Shekinah Country Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mount Shekinah Country Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Mount Shekinah Country Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Toneka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very central in the Midlands Meander area, and good security. Excellent food and spacious room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nigel and Tanith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Toneka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is okay but lacks good facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jill, U.S.A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay at this beautiful resort.
The welcoming way we were greeted set the stage for our wonderful stay at this fantastic lodge. The grounds are beautiful and expansive and very well maintained. Our room was perfect, the amenities were first rate and the comfort of the bed and lush pillows were outstanding. The front desk brought us a delicious bowl of fresh fruit that we enjoyed from our deck overlooking the stunning view. We enjoyed a first-class dinner with the best service one could ask for - the food was to perfection!! In the morning, we enjoyed a full breakfast with home baked bread and the best scrambled eggs - and, again, fantastic service. The owners have done such a great job in remodelling this excellent venue and their hospitality was so warm and kind. We loved our stay here!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simphiwe , The Wilds .Pretoria East

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel next to prestigious Michaelhouse
Relaxing tranquil environment.Beautiful gardens. Tasty variety of food.Wonderful management and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018