Mount Shekinah Country Hotel

Off R103 Near Michaelhouse School, Balgowan, South Africa View Map

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Mount Shekinah Country Hotel

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Elegant Accommodations Mount Shekinah Country Hotel in Balgowan offers a serene garden, an infinity swimming pool with stunning views, and a sun terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities The hotel features private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, hot tub, concierge, outdoor seating area, family rooms, and full-day security. Free on-site private parking is available. Prime Location Located 32 mi from Pietermaritzburg Airport, the hotel is near Michaelhouse School. Guests appreciate the scenic views and the convenient location. Exceptional Service Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support, the hotel ensures a pleasant stay with its picturesque surroundings.

212 Reviews

8.4Very Good

What Guests Say

  • “Location was nice and it was very spacious.”
  • “That you had a small cottage and not just a room, overlooking a beautiful green lawn with an exceptional view.”
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  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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323 sqft • 1 Double or 1 Double or 1 Double or 1 Double

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  • Barbecue
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    What Guests Loved

    8.4
    Very Good

    Based on 212 reviews

    Pros +

    • Location was nice and it was very spacious.
    • That you had a small cottage and not just a room, overlooking a beautiful green lawn with an exceptional view.
    • Staff were very friendly. The location is beautiful and so were the gardens / pool areas. Rooms were very spacious and the bathrooms are great. Very clean.

    Cons -

    • The master bedroom is completely open. The toilet and shower should be barricaded or closed off separately. We had to request for extra bed sheets which we put over the wooden rafters to separate the open toilet and shower from the bedroom.Further, the place caters for 10 people. When we arrived there, there wasn't sufficient wine, champagne, whiskey glasses. Also cutlery was not sufficient for 10 people. We had several calls with the reception to bring these items to us, which they did.
    • Rooms were clean and very big but the furniture in our room was old and outdated.Service in the restaurant was terribly slow and due to having to leave we opted to not have breakfast. Shower pressure was very low.
    • We had a terrible experience at the house we rented for the Easter weekend, the house is in disrepair and needs major attention. Firstly there was no hot water in half the house. The dishes and cutlery was insufficient and did not cater for the no of persons in the house as it’s a 5 bedroom house. 1 bedroom experienced a severe leak from the bathroom above. The worst aspect was that the cleaners used a chemical to clean the entire house thatGave the entire house a horrible odour that even remained on our clothing after leave the house. The cleaners also left this in an unmarked water bottle on a washroom basin, containing this chemical that appeared as water which was ingested by a family member that caused him to be severely ill.The cleaners and management did nothing to assist and tried desperately to shrug off the incident.Very upset guests and after paying such a large sum of money for the house.
    6RashikaPosted on: 1-26-2026

    Location was nice and it was very spacious.

    The master bedroom is completely open. The toilet and shower should be barricaded or closed off separately. We had to request for extra bed sheets which we put over the wooden rafters to separate the open toilet and shower from the bedroom.Further, the place caters for 10 people. When we arrived there, there wasn't sufficient wine, champagne, whiskey glasses. Also cutlery was not sufficient for 10 people. We had several calls with the reception to bring these items to us, which they did.

    10LouisePosted on: 1-19-2026

    That you had a small cottage and not just a room, overlooking a beautiful green lawn with an exceptional view.

    7MiguelPosted on: 4-28-2025

    Staff were very friendly. The location is beautiful and so were the gardens / pool areas. Rooms were very spacious and the bathrooms are great. Very clean.

    Rooms were clean and very big but the furniture in our room was old and outdated.Service in the restaurant was terribly slow and due to having to leave we opted to not have breakfast. Shower pressure was very low.

    1NashelPosted on: 4-25-2025

    The location

    We had a terrible experience at the house we rented for the Easter weekend, the house is in disrepair and needs major attention. Firstly there was no hot water in half the house. The dishes and cutlery was insufficient and did not cater for the no of persons in the house as it’s a 5 bedroom house. 1 bedroom experienced a severe leak from the bathroom above. The worst aspect was that the cleaners used a chemical to clean the entire house thatGave the entire house a horrible odour that even remained on our clothing after leave the house. The cleaners also left this in an unmarked water bottle on a washroom basin, containing this chemical that appeared as water which was ingested by a family member that caused him to be severely ill.The cleaners and management did nothing to assist and tried desperately to shrug off the incident.Very upset guests and after paying such a large sum of money for the house.

    10AudreyPosted on: 4-23-2025

    The location was perfect for the festival at Michaelhouse. The staff was very friendly and the rooms were clean and spacious. Everything was just in good working order.

    Their information book in the rooms needs to be updated.

    6HeleenPosted on: 4-11-2025

    Need small table for bag. In the room and in the bathroom especially. It is very difficult to walk with all the luggage to excecutive room. No one to help you or a carrier to makr it easy for you.

    9ChanellePosted on: 4-9-2025

    The location was just perfect and everything was clean and comfortable.Attention to detail as in some water in the rooms, robes etc.

    Can’t think of anything was good value for money, the breakfast and coffee was a great as well and included!

    8CruickshankPosted on: 4-7-2025

    The food is really good - especially the pizzas! Breakfast was also beautifully presented. The gardens and buildings are well maintained. The thoughtful snacks and slippers were a nice suprise.

    My only criticism would be that the bathroom on our little cottage could probably use a bit of an update. I am a very light sleeper so the train and pump next to our room disturbed me in the night.

    7CatherinePosted on: 4-5-2025

    The room was warm during the cold rainy days

    The breakfast was not buffet, we had to wait for our food and did not have much of a choice or selection for cereals, yoghurts & fruits.

    10JanetPosted on: 3-31-2025

    Breakfast was great

    No gluten free options although I had asked for these

    9MatabogePosted on: 3-23-2025

    The food was excellent ?. The room was very clean , comfortable and tranquil. The views from the restaurant were breathtaking. We enjoyed our stay. Very close to Michael House

    7MadePosted on: 3-23-2025

    The rooms and the property are clean and well taken care of.

    The staff dont pay attention to detail. They require basic customer service training. You literally have to ask for cutlery all the time. They are not available to seat you and they take long to assist.

    8YolandaPosted on: 3-10-2025

    The location was great, and the views were to die for.

    The accommodation had no air-conditioning, and the bar did not have much to offer to drink. Everything was out of stock while the property was fully booked.

    9NeilPosted on: 3-10-2025

    Nice Breakfast, We had excellent steak and lamb chops for dinner. Superb location for events hosted at Michael HouseEnjoyed the pool in front of the Room

    Door to the Room not standard height, as there is a step outside, and then an awkward step into the room. My husband bumped his head very hard on the final day.

    10RebaonePosted on: 2-27-2025

    I loved my room, it was comfortable & clean. The staff is also very friendly

    9NonkululekoPosted on: 2-23-2025

    Good service from the staff and the rooms were clean

    The cottage rooms were too small for its money.

    8GreenwellPosted on: 2-21-2025

    Location to our point of interest … convenient

    No covered car park … scary in these times of hail

    5JevonPosted on: 2-17-2025

    Rooms were clean, nice bathrooms, and staff were excellent. Dinner was very good.

    WiFi didn’t work in the room. Phone didn’t work. Chairs outside were in very poor condition. No hot water from the shower. Curtains were way too thin for the bright lights outside shining in. Hard to sleep in the bright rooms

    8FezilePosted on: 2-8-2025

    The property is beautiful! Offering the most pristine views and a private pool. The staff is so friendly.

    No air conditioning in the rooms. There’s a lot of spiders and other crawling insects that we found in the room.Be prepared to hear everything that the people in the next unit do. I mean everything!

    9ThePosted on: 1-16-2025

    Location - very close to where I needed to be Great facilities Awesome staff (friendly, efficient and welcoming)

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Hot tub/Whirlpool
    • Infinity pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection
    • Professional cleaning services

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    Location

    Mount Shekinah Country Hotel

    Off R103 Near Michaelhouse School, Balgowan