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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 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ruth
South Africa
“The location was excellent and the cabin had everything you needed. It was very clean” - Tristan
South Africa
“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
South Africa
“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
“Nono was excellent with seeing to our requirements and breakfast was excellent.” - Marisa
South Africa
“Value for money, Beautiful location, cottage was clean and cozy. Staff were wonderful” - Craig
South Africa
“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
“Breakfast was a delicious booked brekkie in the quaint dining room with a lovely fire burning.” - Gwenda
South Africa
“Private, no fuss comfort in the forest!! Great breakfast….not to mention the king size beds” - Danielle
South Africa
“Always love our overnights at Midlands Forest Lodge! Been there a few times and will go back again. The most comfortable beds ever. Thank heavens for the fan, as it was an unusual hot weekend in the Midlands. Love Midlands Forest Lodge!” - Vita
South Africa
“The location is great. Inside the rooms it was very cosy and clean. It has a beautiful nature around. Everything was clean and well maintained. Stuff is very friendly and we had a lovely breakfast.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
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.
The fine print
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.