Balgowan Accommodation / Woodridge Country Hotel and Spa Balgowan Accommodation / Hotel Accommodation in Balgowan

Woodridge Country Hotel and Spa is located in beautiful gardens, situated in an 89 ha Nature Reserve, on the rolling hills of Balgowan. This is the heart of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands.

Quiet elegance, heartfelt hospitality, excellent cuisine and service are enhanced by the on-site Spa and diverse activities in the area. This highly sought after wedding, conference and leisure venue is completely unique.

The hotel is situated 1.5 hours from Durban and King Shaka Airport and four hours from Gauteng and Oliver Tambo Airport. By air you can also access the hotel from Oribi Airport in Pietermaritzburg.

Accommodation

Beautiful gardens and stunning views, provide the backdrop for the comfortable and varied accommodation. Choose from ten deluxe rooms with Spring Water pools, five Garden Cottages or 15 Forest Suites.

All rooms have en suite bathrooms, with separate bath and shower. All rooms are equipped with heaters, hairdryers, TV's ( with selected DSTV channels), electric blankets, homemade eco-friendly bath and beauty products as well as tea and coffee making facilities.

Good cell phone reception available from all the rooms and internet connectivity in the main hotel.

Restaurants and Cuisine

Isibaya - a la Carte Restaurant
Our menu is inspired by the riches of the African continent. Isibaya is open daily for dinner, lunch and breakfast.

Umlilo
A truly outdoor African eating extravaganza within the nature reserve. Food is prepared on open fires including various options such as a traditional South African braai, potjies and other exciting options.

The dress code for breakfast and lunch is casual and for dinner smart casual is perfect.

Woodridge T O U C H Spa

Take refuge from the stresses of modern day life at our T O U C H Spa. A tranquil environment conducive to relaxation and indulgence.

T O U C H spa has an enticing Spa menu for men and ladies, utilizing the relaxing benefits of blissful treatments that leave you feeling fabulously indulged and totally de-stressed.

Functions

Woodridge Country Hotel and Spa offers tailored conference packages to meet your individual needs. Packages include the facilitation and organisation of team building activities on or off site. Our facilities cater for between 60 - 120 delegates and full internet facilities are available in the conference room. Woodridge Country Hotel offers a choice of three venues for weddings, all tastefully themed and decorated.

Other facilities on site include:
• Boma in the nature reserve
• Picturesque chapel
• Ten seater Jacuzzi
• Eco spring water swimming pools
• Trampoline
• Soap beauty products shop - products are made on-site in the old French tradition
• Soap making courses by prior arrangement

Attractions

• Ideal for complete relaxation, good food, tranquil Spa treatments, walks in the nature reserve - unwind and revitalize
• Close to three top golf courses, canopy tours, battlefield tours and the exciting Midlands Meander

Weather and Health

• Come prepared - we recommend for all seasons, that you bring a warm jacket and some warm clothing, a swimming costume, a rain coat or umbrella, comfortable walking shoes and a track suit for the Spa
• Winter days are normally warm and sunny getting cold in the evenings and early mornings
• Spring is a beautiful season - full of blossoms and warm to hot beautiful blue sky days. Rain can occur
• Summer days can be hot with clear blue skies but the weather can change suddenly and become wet and cold
• Autumn is magnificent as the Plain trees, Liquid Ambers and Oaks turn to stunning autumn colours. Warm days are normal with evenings being chilly
• We are in a malaria free area and there are no health warnings for this area at any time of the year

ACCREDITATIONS (as claimed by the establishment)