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Reviews of Mount Shekinah Country Hotel

Off R103 near Michaelhouse School, 3275 Balgowan, South Africa

#10 of 20 hotels in Balgowan

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Review score

Based on 300 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    would definately stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The restaurant needs more servers and staff- the food was excellent at dinner, however the buffet breakfast was pretty standard

    Amazing settings and room luxurious with all the extra's necessary provided for

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    A short yet refreshing getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a bit of maintenance. Food at restaurant took a bit long to prepare

    Location. Beautiful property

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed the stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beds were a bit hard, and there was no swimming pool.

    The location of the property and the available restlaurant on the premises.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The price was a bit high but overall there was not a single thing that I could complain about.

    The property is really very good situated and it has beautiful views. I like it that it has a restaurant on the property, you do not need to leave the premises.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sign posting quite confusing.

    Clean, tranquil and great location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    9.0
    It was wonderful for a getaway rest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price

    It was delicious fresh and natural

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    10
    Beautiful place for relaxation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Scenary

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not entirely clean, can actually do better! Landline in my room was not working and the staff had no intention to help or explain the situation. Funny enough it’s been like that for the past three years I’ve been there for new years! The entire service is dropping instead of improving. Lack of communication also, very poor

    The staff is helpful to some degree

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    9.0
    Great escape into the forest and mountains with enough room for friends and family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The property is luxurious with spacious living quarters, friendly staff and beautiful scenery.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were extremely friendly and very accommodating. The rooms are very comfortable and the views spectacular.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I didn't like was : No wifi connection while it was included. My room service telephone was not working

    Everything was on point. Peace The view Cleanliness The food.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    9.0
    Was really good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No aircon in the room

    Location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Nice atmosphere and area is welcoming.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    7.0
    It was lovely, but we were the only people there and I feel that has a lot to do with the price and the renovations goin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price was quite high but as we were celebrating an anniversary ( we had come here 10 years ago) we decided it was worth it. But actually not, the place is still being renovated the deck outside you couldn’t go onto as it was being re-done so all the furniture was stacked ontop of each other. The garden by our unit has so many weeds, it’s like you were not ready for guests yet.

    The location is amazing. The rooms are lovely.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    9.0
    Mt Shekinah
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No microwave in the room Nothing else

    The environment was so relaxing & beautiful The room was very clean & spacious

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Big room, helpful stuff. Exceptional dinner experience, will never choose any other restaurant in the area, only in the hotel !

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would have liked carpets on the floor

    convenient and clever we to the where I was going

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing really.

    The close proximity to my son's school makes it my first choice when I visit Balgowan. I am always humbled by the warm reception and personalise attention that I get.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    10
    Magnificent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing...my expectations were exceeded.

    Breakfast was delicious and they accommodated our request to have breakfast earlier than the usual time. The location was great and the views were to die for.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Jacuzzi not working

    The place was very clean, beautiful and smells exceptionally good ,the food was amazing and the staff were friendly not to talk about the location of the place

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    10
    Hidden gem in Balgowan!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Food was delicious. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and always willing to assist

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful setting surrounded by huge trees. Peaceful settings. Food was awesome. Staff very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

    10
    Our unplanned, last minute booking was 👌#customer centric #Thank U Wiseman,#Thank u Avel & Team🙏
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    🚿 Prefer flexible shower head for a more relaxed shower rather than fixed to ceiling.

    With so much heart and passion, Made to order breakfast was excellent and Fab spread from the buffet as well. The attention to detail and multi tasking from staff_ Wiseman and Avel 💯👌 Amazing 👍

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    close the the venue

    Stayed in April 2023

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