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Mount Shekinah Country Hotel

3.0 star property
A countryside escape where travelers find serenity under the sun, with a refreshing pool and regional cuisine that showcases local flavors

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Mount Shekinah Country Hotel offers a peaceful countryside retreat. Guests enjoy English breakfast, explore garden grounds, or relax on sunny terraces. The on-site restaurant serves local specialties, and the infinity pool has comfortable sun loungers for afternoon relaxation.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Cottage | Minibar, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Minibar
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Minibar
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Executive Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Minibar
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Balgowan is home to Mount Shekinah Country Hotel. Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and Howick Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Sherwood Centre and The Junction.
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3275, KwaZulu-Natal, Balgowan, R103 Howick Balgowan

What's nearby

  • Michaelhouse Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • The Junction - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Sherwood Centre - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve - 14 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piggly Wiggly Farm Stall - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Piggly Wiggly Coffee Shop - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Blueberry Café - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Terbodore Coffee - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Bierfassl - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Mount Shekinah Country Hotel

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Mount Shekinah Country Hotel and take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Infinity pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor pool, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Meeting rooms and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Mount Shekinah Country Hotel boast thoughtful touches such as bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Mount Shekinah Country Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include infinity pools.

Is Mount Shekinah Country Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mount Shekinah Country Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Mount Shekinah Country Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Mount Shekinah Country Hotel located?

Situated in Balgowan, this hotel is steps from Michaelhouse Nature Reserve, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Gowrie Farm Golf Course and Sherwood Centre. The Junction and Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Mount Shekinah Country Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Toneka

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