Welgelegen Manor - Balfour Mpumalanga
Farm Rietbult, Old Nigel Road
View on map and nearby hotels
Why people book this hotel
“Impressing accommodation, very friendly and efficient staff, excellent dinner, g…”
“The staff were very friendly and accommodating, met with Norman, Chef Lindy who …”
“The rooms were immaculate, spacious and extremely comfortable”
“Peaceful with great rooms and pool”
“Breakfast was great”
“Wonderful dinner and breakfast by the pool and rose garden in wonderful sunshine…”
“Top place just one hour from JNB, superb dinner, fantastic manor, pool and garde…”
“Everything is very clean and all amenities offered very thoughtful as it should …”
“The room was beautiful, the food was some of the best i have ever experienced an…”
Overview
Welgelegen Manor - Balfour Mpumalanga offers luxury country-style accommodation in Balfour, 90 km from Johannesburg. Free WiFi access is available in public areas. Featuring contemporary décor fused with classic style, the accommodation will provide you with air conditioning and a minibar. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with free toiletries and slippers. Guests can enjoy local and international cuisine, prepared by Welgelegen Manor - Balfour Mpumalanga’s resident chefs. Enjoy a picnic in the gardens, dinner in the private dining room or within your suite. A range of drinks is served at the bar. Welgelegen Manor - Balfour Mpumalanga offers a wide variety of activities available during your stay, including a billiards room, lawn tennis and archery facilities. The property also offers an outdoor swimming pool. This country house is 68 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Traveller reviews
De Lange
extended_group
November 10, 2025
Breakfast was great
Lynn
family_with_children
October 24, 2025
“An amazing discovery of beautiful accommodation with the most fascinating history!”
The hospitality was outstanding. We were met at the gate by the manager Connie. Norman looked after us so well and gave us a tour of the property and gave us all the history of it. He looked after us for the entire duration of our stay. The rooms were immaculate, spacious and extremely comfortable. The Chef Lindy cooked the most delicious 5 star meals. This place is a gem!
Henri
couple
February 9, 2025
“Short, but very memorable stay.”
Impressing accommodation, very friendly and efficient staff, excellent dinner, great breakfast. What else would you like?
Paul
extended_group
November 21, 2024
“a very enjoyable time”
Sharen
solo_traveller
September 25, 2024
“Very beautiful place, I loved the shower & bath. Chef Lindy prepared me awesome breakfasts!”
The staff were very friendly and accommodating, met with Norman, Chef Lindy who makes the most divine meals. Hennley & Ronel were very caring.
Jon
couple
January 29, 2024
“Top Quality Hotel and a Must Visit”
Such a beautiful and historic house and a delight to be there. Wonderful dinner and breakfast by the pool and rose garden in wonderful sunshine a real treat. Very attentive staff.
Huib
family_with_children
October 31, 2023
Very comfy, excellent caring staff, very unique historic villa
Anton
couple
October 5, 2023
“Amazing Gem off the Beaten Path”
We had a wonderful stay at an unexpected gem in the "middle of nowhere". It was a great surprise although we read about Welgelegen Manor in deciding to stay there, to make this discovery. Welcome was very friendly and insightful about the history of the place. Everything is very clean and all amenities offered very thoughtful as it should be for a five star establishment. Lots of attention to small detail. There are lots of detail and a lot of history that is fascinating. We highly recommend when in the area or for a stopover to the game reserves and Mpumalanga.
David
extended_group
March 16, 2023
“Relaxing and great staff.”
A thoughtfully restored Manor House. Peaceful with great rooms and pool. Fantastic food and service. Lovely staff. We used it as a stop off for a long road trip but we could’ve easily stayed longer. Great place to relax. Great wine too!
Veronica
couple
March 10, 2023
“Phenomenal experience”
the entire experience was above and beyond expectations. The room was beautiful, the food was some of the best i have ever experienced and the people running it went above and beyond what we would have expected to the extent that they got us 2 sim cards to use so that we had internet for google maps. Truly one of the best experiences we have ever had. I am very picky with my food and I would give it 10 out of ten!
Robyn
solo_traveller
February 20, 2023
“A memorable experience”
The buildings and grounds speak for themselves. The property is steeped in history and it is an experience on its own just learning about the history of the place
Fabio
couple
February 19, 2023
Top place just one hour from JNB, superb dinner, fantastic manor, pool and gardens. I can only suggest it.
Johannes
couple
February 7, 2023
“Great gem in the middle of nowhere!”
Great!
Dennis
couple
October 30, 2022
“Best way to go back in time”
Extraordinary in every way
Facilities
Activities
Tennis court, Games room, Billiards, Tennis equipment, Spa facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Indoor fireplace, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Adult only
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Garden, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Swimming Pool, Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Services
Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Ironing service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Airport shuttle, Laundry
Twin/Double Room
The spacious twin/double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bath.
Suite
This suite's standout features are the pool with a view and fireplace. This spacious suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. This suite is air-conditioned and has a seating area with a TV, a minibar, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as an electric kettle. The unit has 1 bed.
Suite
Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The spacious suite features a TV, a minibar, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Hotel Policies
Price Watch
Email me price updates for Hotel Welgelegen Manor - Balfour Mpumalanga
Each day we'll check prices and send you an email for your selected dates at Welgelegen Manor - Balfour Mpumalanga.
If you don't have specific dates but would like to check prices for say next weekend or say next month we can check the price too.