Mount Shekinah Country Hotel

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 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
  • Lavender Trout
    7 min drive
  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    50 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Room

  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Cottage

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Balgowan

With a stay at Mount Shekinah Country Hotel in Balgowan, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Michaelhouse Nature Reserve and Gowrie Farm Golf Course. .This hotel is 29.3 mi (47.2 km) from Drakensberg Mountains and 7.4 mi (12 km) from Sherwood Centre.

What's nearby

  • Michaelhouse Nature Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 11 min drive
  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument - 18 min drive
  • Fordoun Spa - 22 min drive
  • Midmar Dam - 39 min drive

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 an outdoor pool
Mount Shekinah Country Hotel offers 15 accommodations with minibars and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Balgowan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Infinity pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Slippers

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 300.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

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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