Mount Shekinah Country Hotel, Balgowan
About the Hotel
Rooms at Mount Shekinah
Mount Shekinah Country Hotel, located off the R103 in Balgowan, offers Garden rooms, Standard rooms, and an Executive room/Honeymoon Suite. Also available is the self-catering Farmhouse, which sleeps up to 10 people in five bedrooms: one king suite and four queen bedrooms. Each room has a king-size bed convertible to two single beds. Amenities in each room include a tea and coffee station, television with DStv, and a bar fridge. Bathrooms feature a bath and separate shower, with free toiletries and bathrobes. The twin rooms offer a pool with a view and a minibar. The Farmhouse includes a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, lounge with a marble fireplace, and a patio with a private pool. All bedrooms come with linen, mattress protectors, sheets, duvets, duvet covers, casual bed throws, bath towels, and swimming towels.
Onsite Dining Options
The sophisticated Upper Room restaurant offers dining with views of the countryside. Menus offer carefully selected dishes. Chefs prepare light snacks and culinary experiences. Guests can unwind in the open-plan dining and lounge area, with a marble fireplace. Wine tasting, cellar tours, and vineyard picnics are available.
Leisure and Activities
Guests can walk through landscaped gardens with flowers and rolling hills. A jacuzzi is available. The wide stacking doors open onto a large patio with outdoor furniture, a beautiful garden and a huge, private, sparkling-blue swimming pool. Experience Karkloof Canopy Tours. Visit Piggly Wiggly for shops and activities. Great location for wherever you want to explore on the meander.
Location and Access
Mount Shekinah Country Hotel is located in the heart of the KZN Midlands, just off the R103 in Balgowan, near Michaelhouse School. Pietermaritzburg is 55 km away. The Nelson Mandela Capture Site is nearby. Landmarks nearby include Ardmore Ceramics (5.5 km) and Ardmore Ceramic Art (4 km).
Hotel Services
Mount Shekinah Country Hotel provides free private parking, a shared lounge, and a terrace. A restaurant, room service, and a concierge service are available, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel offers three conference venues. Conference coordinators will help design events. The Boardroom accommodates up to 20 people. Wedding services are available, including a chapel. Services available at the hotel will ensure a successful business meeting, workshop, seminar, or strategic planning session.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Outdoor dining area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
