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Beacon Vlei Guest Farm

Property class: 3.5

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You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is AED 227
AED 262 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sep - 10 Sep

Room options

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A bedroom with a large window, a bed with patterned pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A thatched-roof cottage with a grassy yard, a canoe, and a dog.

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 200 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 200 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

The Farm House

  • Mountain view
  • 110 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Balgowan is home to Beacon Vlei Guest Farm. Sherwood Centre and The Junction are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Michaelhouse Nature Reserve and Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Balgowan travel guide
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Beacon Vlei Luxury Guest Farm, B3 D144, Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal, 3275

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blueberry Café
    20 min drive
  • Caversham Mill Restaurant
    13 min drive
  • Ultra Stop
    21 min drive
  • The Bierfassl
    13 min drive
  • Terbodore Coffee
    23 min drive

About this property

Beacon Vlei Guest Farm

  • Property highlights
  • At Beacon Vlei Guest Farm, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and barbecue grills
    • Smoke-free premises and a front-desk safe
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 100 per person

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: ZAR 150 per stay

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total
  • Fee: ZAR 100 per pet per night

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 12 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 100 per pet, per night
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 150.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 100 per person
  • Pet fee: ZAR 100 per pet, per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 100.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 150.0 per stay

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Frequently asked questions

Is Beacon Vlei Guest Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of ZAR 100 per pet, per night.

How much does it cost to stay at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm?

As of 19 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm on 9 September 2026 start from AED 227, 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Beacon Vlei Guest Farm located?

Situated in Balgowan, this cottage is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Michaelhouse Nature Reserve and within 9 mi (15 km) of Gowrie Farm Golf Course and Sherwood Centre. The Junction and Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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