Midlands Forest Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
+30 photos
Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Midlands Forest Lodge in Balgowan offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, work desk, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, indoor and outdoor play areas, picnic spots, and free on-site private parking. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, featuring warm dishes, juice, and fruits. The breakfast is highly praised by guests for its quality and variety. Convenient Location: Located 50 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport, the lodge is near attractions such as Bosch Hoek Golf Club (6 km), Midmar Dam (20 km), and Howick Falls (24 km). Walking tours and hiking are available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Cecile
South Africa South Africa
“The room had everything one needed and was impeccably clean.”
Rohrs
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“The bed was comfortable and I loved that there was a fan in the room”
Ruth
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“The location was excellent and the cabin had everything you needed. It was very clean”
Tristan
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“Excellent attention to detail, the hosts ensure a comfortable stay. It is located in a beautiful part of the Midlands. Terrific value for money”
Melaika
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“The rooms were very clean and beautifully arranged. All amenities were included; iron, ironing board, blow-dryer, coffee and tea station had everything we needed and the fridge had fresh milk too. The balcony view was amazing. Will definitely stay...”
Gona
South Africa South Africa
“Nono was excellent with seeing to our requirements and breakfast was excellent.”
Marisa
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“Value for money, Beautiful location, cottage was clean and cozy. Staff were wonderful”
Craig
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“We arrived in the dark and departed at 4am as an overnight stay ahead of the Comrades Marathon. It all worked out perfectly and we got a good night's rest ahead of the race. So unfortunateky we couldn't enjoy the breakfast or any of the surrounds....”
Sandra
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast was a delicious booked brekkie in the quaint dining room with a lovely fire burning.”
Gwenda
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“Private, no fuss comfort in the forest!! Great breakfast….not to mention the king size beds”

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 500 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Midlands Forest Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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