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Arum Hill Lodge

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Balgowan with a restaurant and a bar

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Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds
Terrace/patio
Private kitchenette
Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is P2,496
P2,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Luxury Suite, Patio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 100 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living room

Luxury Cottage, Patio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 100 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Superior Room, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Currys Post Road, Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal, 3275

What's nearby

  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Fordoun Spa - 19 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Abingdon Wine Estate - 26 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument - 26 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve - 32 min drive - 34.3 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blueberry Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Terbodore Coffee - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bierfassl Restaurant and Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fable - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Caversham Mill Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Arum Hill Lodge

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Arum Hill Lodge and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at Arum Hill Lodge boast comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Sofa beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Balconies or patios and wardrobes/closets
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 450 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 450 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Arum Hill Lodge Balgowan
Arum Hill Lodge
Arum Hill Balgowan
Arum Hill
Arum Hill Lodge B&B South Africa/Balgowan
Arum Hill Lodge Balgowan
Arum Hill Lodge Bed & breakfast
Arum Hill Lodge Bed & breakfast Balgowan
Arum Hill Lodge B&b South Africa/balgowan

Frequently asked questions

Is Arum Hill Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arum Hill Lodge?

As of Jun 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arum Hill Lodge on Jul 3, 2025 start from P 2,496.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Arum Hill Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arum Hill Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Arum Hill Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Arum Hill Lodge located?

Situated in Balgowan, this bed & breakfast is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Michaelhouse Nature Reserve and within 9 mi (15 km) of Gowrie Farm Golf Course and Sherwood Centre. The Junction and Fordoun Spa are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Arum Hill Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited us perfectly, well provisioned rooms and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would definitely recommend or stay again

Very pleasant, spacious and convenient.

4/10 Poor

Cole

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mark was very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

S

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Midlands mediocre

The room was spacious and surroundings are peaceful. The location is also central for exploring the Midlands. However no heaters and it was very cold at night. The bathroom was carpeted which is unsanitary. Breakfast selection is poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Arum Hill Angel

The host Diane was such an angel. Thank you for making our stay wonderful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheryl and Thembi were so welcoming and friendly. The peacefulness and views just wrap around you and it is just so lovely to sit out on the veranda and let this sink in. Breakfast each morning is good, and access to the property is relatively easy from the N3 highway. Perfect place to stay if you're wanting to do the Midlands Meander.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice location for local school parents
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Eli

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Rent a vehicle or you're stuck without a convenient taxi service and no uber. You'll have to make plans for dinner and supper outside the facility. The rooms are comfortable, landscape and views are amazing and the owner very hospitable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Very nice accommodation, with nice friendly staff and good breakfast. Only suggestion is that a flat sheet is provided for the beds as the duvet was far too hot and could not fling it off and just sleep under the sheet. No complaints with the rest of the weekend accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was very comfortable and Cheryl was extremely helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable Midlands

It was a last minute decision to visit the Midlands, primarily to get into the country for fresh air and to view the Autumn colours --- we were not disappointed. Cheryl was charming and most hospitable and full of knowledge of the area. Whilst we will look next time for a venue with walks/river frontage, we fully recommend Arum Hill.