Welgelegen Manor

Reviews

• "A Lovely Place to Stay!"

  29 April 2024

  "My SO and I stayed over after 30 hours of flights and transits heading to South Africa. Welgelegen Manor is conveniently located less than 90 minutes from Joberg Airport, so a perfect spot to rest..."

• "Excellent Old School"

  24 April 2024

  "This review is relatively objective, being my 17 road trip staying in 18 properties over a 43 day period. My GPS couldn’t locate the property (my fault) - no problem - the manager drove out to..."

• "lovely stay"

  03 October 2023

  "best place just one and a half hour driving from Joburg airport, Great staff, very friendly, suites are big and luxurious, place to return to. lovely garden, lots of history, Very good dinner and..."

• "Amazing"

  12 February 2023

  "What a fabulous stay - definitely exceeded my expectations. The staff are amazing, particularly Norman who does many different roles... porter, waiter, sommelier, tour guide, and just a lovely person..."

• "Stay @ Welgelegen Manor"

  03 January 2023

  "Welgelegen Manor is a lovely, historic location that comes out of nowhere. Ronel and her team go out of there to make the stay hospitable and personal. Highly recommend it for families and couples..."

• "Welgelegen Manor Stay over"

  19 April 2022

  "From the day we arrived, we were treated like royals. Thank you to Ronel and Norman for looking after us and spoiling us the whole time. The suite was beautiful and clean and we had a cozy fire the..."

• "My Stay"

  10 March 2022

  "Food - was good. Service from Lawrence was good. Warm welcome from Ronel No WIFI No TV Signal 10h20 - 3 people knocked at the door to basically all me to leave. Happy for a gentle reminder but 3..."

• "Restful Sanctuary"

  06 January 2022

  "What an amazing hotel! If you are looking for some quiet time away this will be paradise. Norman was exceptional ensuring the service was unprecedented. Their is very little to do there and in the..."

• "Perfect night, perfect property, perfect dinner!"

  16 November 2021

  "Amazing staff. Only one night but food was perfect. The accommodation was pleasant, good quality for a bed, beautiful bathroom. The property and its location was just right for our journey. The peace..."

• "Stately sanctuary"

  16 March 2021

  "Hidtorical Cape beauty on the highveld provides an extraordinary blend of graceful architecture, spacious and elegant suites, sublime cuisine from the chef Eddie, attentive world class service from..."

• "Welgelegen Manor - A jewel"

  14 December 2020

  "Welgelegen Manor is an absolute jewel. We were treated like royals during our stay. We honestly felt like Lords of the Manor! The food was excellent and the table settings and decorations were..."

• "Weekend @ Welgelegen Manor"

  09 December 2020

  "A restful weekend in the country spent in a beautiful and tastefully elegant Manor.The suite we had was so large and well appointed, not to mention the lovely rose garden and surrounds.Dinner and..."

• "Quiet Time"

  07 December 2020

  "The drive to Balfour might be a little strange depending on the route you take, but once you have negotiated the dirt road to the Manor, you are welcomed by the magnificent manor house and their..."

• "Fly in to Welgelegen"

  06 October 2020

  "I flew in with a friend for breakfast. The staff were super accommodating and friendly. Breakfast was exceptional. I can highly recommend the venue and its friendly staff. Simply beautiful..."

• "Weekend away for 2"

  05 October 2020

  "Execellent personalized service and 5 star meals. Rooms are very large with excellent bathrooms and very clean. Location not the best, very little to do in the area, so a maximum of 2 to 3 nights..."

• "The dreamiest place on Earth!"

  24 August 2020

  "Welgelegen Manor is nothing short of perfect. Every room is differently designed and gives off its own feel. The sunset views over the land are spectacular. The food and service is impeccable! 5-star..."

• "Conference & Team Building"

  14 November 2019

  "What a fabulous day we had. KTWash Conference and Team Building. Welgelegen staff were very helpful and went out of their way to accomodate us, food was fabulous. Would definately go back again..."

• "As welcoming as ever"

  30 October 2019

  "This was our second stay at this extraordinary hotel, the decor is original and sumptuous our room is in the stable block and has a huge sleeping and living area along with a dressing room and..."

• "Lovely history"

  30 June 2019

  "Home has been beautifully restored and rooms very comfortable and spacious - service was excellent , well worth a stop over , and the history of the home is very interesting - mausoleum story well..."

• "A real GEM in the middle of nowhere"

  25 April 2019

  "From the accommodation to the staff and service, everything was outstanding. What I did however miss was a terrace where drinks could be served, there was no bar area and neither was there a food..."

• "Lovely stay."

  21 April 2019

  "Absolutely amazing stay, loved the history and the setting of this incredible farm home. A few small issues, like no normal tea (only had rooibos) and no tomato sauce which is always nice on your..."

• "SOMETHING ELSE"

  06 March 2019

  "Spend 2 days there and was spoiled rotten - very tranquil and interesting farm with hidden gems and lots of history - staff very efficient and friendly - 5 star food and service We stayed in room 4..."

• "Diamond of the Highveld"

  07 January 2019

  "I almost don't want to write this review in case too many people discover this wonderful place.Welgelegen is a Herbert Baker designed house, that has been thoughtfully adapted to both retain the..."

• "AMAZING!!!!"

  05 January 2019

  "My wife and I found the Manor on TripAdvisor when planning our first trip to South Africa. It was an easy drive after landing in Johannesburg and we were feeling a bit jetlagged after our long trip..."

• "Lady of the Manor"

  13 November 2018

  "You feel like you are living like a royal in this stately old home. The rooms, either in the main house, or the converted stables behind, are palatial. The grounds are extensive with views for..."

• "Best relaxation after hiking..."

  11 October 2018

  "After 6 days walking safari and 6 days hiking in drakensberge we took an 3 days off to clean and pamper ourselves - Welgelegen is the very best place to feel comfortable and hostet from a very nice..."

• "Beautiful accommodation, average food"

  18 September 2018

  "A beautiful hotel in a building that is over 100 years old that still has most of the original fixtures and fittings. Good service but unfortunately their lunch and dinner menu is very limited. We..."

• "Awesome experience"

  08 September 2018

  "I was pleasantly surprised to discover such a gem in the middle of nowhere. The place is breathtakingly beautiful. The architecture superb, place well maintained. and the staff cherry on time. I..."

• "Amazing customer service"

  17 August 2018

  "This place is perfect to relax and do nothing. Emily, Norman and Lovis will go out of their way to ensure that you are treated like royalty. They will even customize your menu. They are great hosts..."

• "Decent Accomodation"

  20 January 2018

  "The rooms are really nice and look good. The food portions were really small but the quality was great. There are a lot of bees and mosquito's which attack you. We had a few people who were stung by..."

• "My stay was almost spoilt being stung by bees"

  13 November 2017

  "The place is the best getaway away from the buzzling day to day business and work activities. Every inch of service is personalised to a guest need`(s). Melissa and Eric went beyond my wildest..."

• "third great stay"

  12 November 2017

  "We go to southern Africa a lot. Explore new things every time. And before we go home we look for a place to relax at the pool and to enjoy great hospitality and food. Welgelegen Manor is a perfect..."

• "Exceptional"

  06 November 2017

  "What a wonderful time we had at the peaceful and pristine Welgelegen Manor. The gardens are beautiful, the birdsong magnificent and the food outstanding! Chef Chris is a gastro magician and Butler..."

• "A real gem"

  04 November 2017

  "This is a really special place to stay. The staff were so welcoming and caring, the food was exceptional and it was like being whisked back in time to a more leisurely era but with every modern..."

• "Heavenly"

  02 November 2017

  "We recently visited Welgelegen Manor for the third time and we were happy to see the quality was still exquisite. The manor itself is beautifully situated with great vistas and a manicured garden. It..."

• "Wonderful place"

  31 October 2017

  "sadly only had one night but this is a very special place! The grounds are stunning along with cozy well appointed rooms. Pool area and gorgeous rose garden are delightful. The staff are truly..."

• "Lovely surprise"

  19 October 2017

  "No one would describe Balfour as beautiful, nor the short drive from there to the gate to Welgelegen Manor, but once you arrive at the house all is very well indeed. A fine old building, beautifully..."

• "Overnight stay 23 - 24 September"

  06 October 2017

  "We enjoyed our stay very much. The staff are all vey pleasant and helpful. The rooms are beautiful and reminiscent of a time gone by. I would however that if you are staying in the rooms which lead..."

• "A stunning escape"

  30 September 2017

  "A night's stay at Welgelegen with dinner and breakfast was a birthday gift, and what an amazing gift it was! We were greeted by the lovely staff and a welcome drink, and our room was absolutely..."

• "Beautiful Welgelegen Manor"

  26 September 2017

  "My husband and I had date lunch at Welgelegen Manor, upon our arrival at the Manor we were warmly welcomed, we were given a tour of the Manor, the gardens even at the height of winter were..."

• "Anniversary Stay"

  26 September 2017

  "I booked at Welgelegen Manor for our 22nd anniversary. It was a surprise for my wife which she loved. She didn't figure it out till we literally got in at Reception. We were warmly welcomed to the..."

• "Amazing is an understatement"

  24 July 2017

  "Where do I even begin? This was the best mini vacation, weekend away we have ever taken with my sister. It had the best of everything. From services, to the people, the accommodation, the food..."

• "Best stay ever"

  10 July 2017

  "We have never stayed in such a beautiful place ever. The peace and beauty of this place is food for the soul. The rooms are luxurious, huge and so warm. The friendliness of the staff is out of this..."

• "Welgelegen Manor"

  25 June 2017

  "Was very disappointed with the food. Far from 5 Star food and service. Not good value for your money. Breakfast is good but luch and dinner can compare to 3 Star with a tite budget. Not 5 Star as it..."

• "Disappointing stay......unless you dont mind sharing with bugs"

  18 June 2017

  "We were really lookomg forward to a restful night away at this beautiful country house but such a disappointing experience: 1. Issues with pricing - the price on booking.com is incorrect (lower than..."

• "Top Chef & quiet retreat"

  07 June 2017

  "visited with my wife post a long safari in Botswana needed to chill out What a great hotel with a brilliant chef Lorenzo, just brilliant. A fantastic very relaxing venue will try to get back again..."

• "Beautiful and unique experience!"

  02 May 2017

  "We stayed over for a romantic night away for our anniversary... It was a really unique experience, the manor is beautiful! The staff are all very friendly, efficient and helpful! They really made us..."

• "Excellen accomodation close to Johannesburg"

  16 April 2017

  "Very quiet manor and environment, clean and spacious rooms, very friendly and helpful staff, excellent cook, good selection of wines, beautiful garden, swimming pool inviting..... what more do you..."

• "Lovely historic accommodation"

  28 March 2017

  "The service was excellent, the house is stunning & the food was divine! It was good to be back & see the difference from when I was a child to what it has become today, as well as learn more of the..."

• "Last hotel of our holiday"

  26 February 2017

  "Very comfortable stay with very good food, good walks around the estate,lovely big swimming pool with plenty of room around with.recliniing beds, would recommend this place to anybody and for a last..."

• "Relaxing"

  20 February 2017

  "We spent a weekend at Welgelegen Manor for our 2nd anniversary. On the whole, the weekend was excellent. The manor building and grounds are fantastic - it feels like you have been transported back..."

• "Improbable luxury, romance and beauty within an hour of Johannesburg just down the N3"

  19 February 2017

  "So as a seasoned traveller you think you know all the little getaway hideaway spots about 1-3 hours out of Johannesburg, right? Those not unpleasant but rather predictable (and often amateurish..."

• "Beautiful weekend getaway venue"

  23 January 2017

  "We booked for the night for our wedding anniversary and felt absolutely spoilt and pampered from the moment we arrived and were welcomed by Rayna. We stayed in one of the stable rooms and it is..."

• "Vintage English Country Wedding"

  11 December 2016

  "Old country living lost to a modern world, uniquely captured here.Real old brass switches & door keys, silver teapots, antique photographs & furniture, marvelous architecture, a rose garden, married..."

• "An out of this world magical experience!"

  22 November 2016

  "We had our wedding at Welgelegen which turned out to be the most incredible weekend! The house has so much charm and the gardens are beyond stunning and impeccably maintained. On top of that, the..."

• "Better Believe It"

  11 November 2016

  "My Wife and I entertained friends overnight at the Manor, from the first view ,of this magnificent Sir Edward Baker and Fleming designed and Built Manor, the experience begins. Connie and her team..."

• "Even better than before"

  26 October 2016

  "We were here a year and a half ago, and were very happy with our stay then. We were curious and decided to come back again. We must admit, things have only improved - if that was possible. Conny is..."

• "Excellent"

  10 October 2016

  "Wonderful place to stay at and relax, excellent service and amazing food. Activities to keep you busy through the day. Rooms are very spacious and comfortable. One suggestion to install TV's in the..."

• "Quaint & Charming"

  03 October 2016

  "The bathrooms were the absolute highlight for me. Had a lovely stay. The food was scrumptious and the staff were particularly helpful and friendly. The service is unparalleled. The gardens were..."

• "Terrible because: I stayed here WAY too short!"

  28 September 2016

  "Welgelegen and wel-ge-managed! Found this place by a fluke, having an unexpected extra night before flying back out of Jo’burg. They were listed in the “Portfolio” guide we had obtained at Kleine..."

• "RESTFUL WEEKEND"

  27 September 2016

  "A 5 star haven in the middle of nowhere - perfect for a relaxing, restful ,reviving weekend! Service and attention to detail was outstanding especially by host-Rayna. Outside activities minimal but..."

• "Perfect stay with lovely accommodation, staff and food."

  31 August 2016

  "We had a fabulous stay at Welgelegan Manor, from start to finish it was just a beautiful romantic time spent together here, so much so that we are considering getting married here now. The gorgeous..."

• "Amazing staff"

  18 July 2016

  "Spent a week at this hotel while on business, I have never stayed at another hotel which is so friendly and welcoming. With me working I could never be sure at what time I would be back but the..."

• "Excellent Getaway for relaxing and being pampered"

  09 July 2016

  "Excellent accommodation and Customer service. Ideal for relaxing and being pampered. Professional yet friendly staff. The Suites are well designed with lovely interior decor. I would go back as many..."

• "Welgelegen the place to get away from the Madding Crowd"

  07 July 2016

  "This is my 5th visit to Welgelegen Manor and each and for every visit, I have come away feeling revitalized and invigorated! Best of all, the standard at the Manor under Connie's very able leadership..."

• "Perfect place to reconnect with your partner"

  04 July 2016

  "Couldn't figure out why this place is called Welgelegen (well situated) with it being in a very unscenic (especially in winter) part of the country until we'd unpacked and started to relax. There's..."

• "2 Night Getaway"

  27 June 2016

  "A really amazing, historical place tucked away in Balfour. Rooms are exceptional. My favourite being the bathroom with under floor heating. Great place to relax and unwind. Food a little pricey..."

• "Amazing 2 night get away!"

  20 June 2016

  "Bought this 2 night deal on Daddy's Deal. What a great place stuck away in Balfour. The place is amazing with a lot of history. We stayed in a garden room which was unbelievable with heated floors..."

• "Four Great Days and a Nasty Shock"

  16 May 2016

  "Very beautiful Manor house, lounges, rooms, gardens and overall atmosphere indeed. Our 'Garden Suite' apparently located in former stables was difficult to heat, the huge bathroom stayed chilly..."

• "Amazing "

  08 May 2016

  "We went away for a romantic weekend got our room off Groupon but Leswalt took care of us like were normal guests, I request a lil cheese and biscuits with wine to have a snack infront of the fire..."

• "Excellent"

  01 April 2016

  "Beautiful house with beautiful spacious rooms, beautiful garden, relaxing atmosphere, the staff is efficient and friendly and the food is out of this world. I would recommend Welgelegen Manor to..."

• "Welgelegen Manor"

  22 February 2016

  "Beautiful Herbert Baker house near Balfour in stunning countryside. Own airstrip. Truly one of the most special places we have ever stayed. Superior service and very friendly. Food presentation and..."

• "A lovely way to recover after a long flight"

  29 January 2016

  "A relatively short drive from Johannesburg airport, this was an ideal stopping off point on our way south. The food was tasty, the room spacious and comfortable, the setting serene and the staff..."

• "Calm, Comfort, Tranquility and Service"

  18 January 2016

  "This delightful property was approached up a long unpaved road and back in time to a place where service and hospitality was to the forefront. Calm and solitude was for the taking, a restful stay..."

• "Special stay at Welgelegen Manor"

  12 January 2016

  "My partner and I had the most special and relaxing time away at Welgelegen manor. We spent a couple nights at the manor and in that time we mostly went for walks around their huge and beautiful farm..."

• "Comfort, great break"

  09 January 2016

  "An hour's drive from Johannesburg. Friendly staff. Beautiful old house (Herbert Baker, 1912). Huge rooms. Wonderful food. Just a lovely place to have a quick break. Rooms are checked and refreshed..."

• "Not 5 star"

  02 January 2016

  "We visited as a couple for 2 nights on a special offer.Very limited services and food is served for dinner consisting of a starter,main and dessert.No choice,no menu,no buffet.Breakfast was average..."

• "Great, relaxing & romantic get-away"

  23 November 2015

  "Welgelegen Manor is an excellent choice as a romantic get-away not far from Gauteng. The decor and gardens are beautiful, the food delicious, the suites in a class of their own, the staff eager to..."

• "Awesome Time at Welgelegen Manor"

  11 November 2015

  "Wow does not begin to describe my lovely two night stay at Welgelegen Manor. The staff the venue and the way guests are pampered is absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived to when we left..."

• "Lovely quiet weekend away"

  09 November 2015

  "We visited the Welgelegen for our wedding anniversary. The setting is wonderful and very relaxing. Ensure that you either have a room in the house or one of the loft rooms, you can hear the..."

• "Unbelievable place"

  09 November 2015

  "This is the absolute perfect place to getaway to if you are in Joburg. It is just over an hour away, but far enough to feel like you are out of the city. When we arrived we couldn't believe the..."

• "Very Pleasant Stay"

  26 October 2015

  "Very pleasant stay. The food was excellent; just the advertised activities needed some TLC. The building itself was fascinating, almost a reproduction of a small English manor house; wood paneled..."

• "Superb on every level"

  19 October 2015

  "From check-in to us being very reluctant to eventually have to say goodbye to the fantastic staff and beautiful rooms and first class meals and spoils - everything about our stay will linger on for..."

• "A peaceful night away in the country"

  05 October 2015

  "It was our first trip to Welgelegen, so we had no basis for comparison. From check in to check out the staff were very attentive, and the food was great. The property was beautiful, and reading the..."