Corner Schafli Road and Glen Garriff turn off, East Coast Resorts, Kwelera, 5259 Kwelera, South Africa
#1 of 1 hotels in Kwelera
Guests' ChoiceBased on 195 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 April 2024
Gloria
South AfricaMy second visit to Areena. Love the environment. On the river, with amazing birdlife.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Mancane
South AfricaThe idea about being expected to clean up by yourself in a holiday establishment is a serious turn-off
The place provides a very relaxing encironment and not too far from EL but completely different experience
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Andisiwe
South Africathe shower was small.
big room
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Ruvimbo
South AfricaOur cabin did not have air conditioning, relied on ceiling fans in the bedrooms. Hot weather great for outdoor activities during the day, but made rooms rather uncomfortable, at night.
Beautiful wooden cabin, located at river edge. Very quiet location (traveled off season) ideal place to disconnect from all else and connect with self, nature and family. Variety of outdoor activities available, some at an additional cost. Particularly loved the quad bike trail and kids loved the canoeing.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Inam
South AfricaLocation is perfect for nature lovers.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Era
United StatesOverall this was a good trip, some of the resort infrastructure could stand to be updated such as the animal statues and signage, but not too bad. Despite being old it was all well kept.
My family and I stayed at Areena for three nights as part of our Eastern Cape vacation. We stayed in one of the River Chalets - it was exceptionally clean for a cabin and had a beautiful view. My children especially liked the peacocks and emus that roam the compound came into our yard. The activities quad biking safari and giraffe feeding was also fun for the kids.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Keith
United KingdomHuge room! Rabbits playing between tents. Ostriches and antelope on the way in.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
58peridot
NigeriaBed should be checked for sand before guest check in. Rooms should be far from swimming pools especially Rm1. Had dinner at restaurant but spinach was over cooked.
Is a self catering room so I like the freedom of being able to cook what I like. I like the fact that it was the room was spacious and the double bed has electric blanket, hot water for shower.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Nic
South AfricaThe shower in our suite
The peacefulness and tranquility of the resort
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 14 February 2023
Pinky
South AfricaUnfortunately in my room I had a geyser bust,but they made provision for that
Areena is a good location for relaxation and I like the adventure side moreover the activities they provide
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 30 January 2023
Justice
South AfricaThe fact that they don't offer breakfast. And the restaurant that is only opening from Thursday.
The tranquility of the location. The resort is located in a very peaceful area. We also enjoyed the activities that are offered, more especially the quad bike. Last but not least, the animals that we got to see roaming around. It was such an amazing experience.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 10 January 2023
Sasha-lee
South AfricaEverything was perfect. The room was clean and we enjoyed our stay! We saw a lot of beautiful animals
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 5 January 2023
Makubalo
South Africathe furniture is too old and food was not nice at all.
it’s the area where the Areena is located.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 31 December 2022
Lazanne
South AfricaLoad shedding
The kitchen
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 6 November 2022
Vaatjie1
South Africathe service at the restaurant was a bit slow but the food was good and well cooked.
We had a lovely stay just too short, the staff were friendly and efficient. Our grandson loved all the wildlife and we will be back in the future that is for sure.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 3 October 2022
Bradley
South AfricaDue to power outage and no signal were not able to ulilise the bar or resturant facilities with out having cash in hand...... no fault of the resort
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 26 September 2022
Siyavuya
South AfricaI did not like that they had no back up during loadshedding and that the location is up in the hills with no network coverage but they don't think to have wifi to cover the rooms at least if not the entire grounds.
Besides the electricity and network issues I had, I loved everything else about my stay, from the location to the activities to the facilities. It was all exceptional.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 25 September 2022
Luvuyo
South AfricaInconsistent network coverage.
Peacefulness and Tranquility
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 23 September 2022
Pamella
South Africanot properly cleaned
quiet, pool, friendly staff,good for family
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 11 August 2022
Unathi
South AfricaI liked everything there's nothing that I didn't like
The locotion was beautiful and peacefull
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 31 July 2022
Vuyo
South AfricaNa
The location, peace and serenity of our chalet. Sunday buffet was also great
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 25 July 2022
Noloyiso
South AfricaIf they could put wi-fi passwords in the rooms and give them at reception.
The Quietness, the trees...it was everything I needed.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 2 July 2022
Nontsikelelo
South AfricaHaving breakfast on site
The breakfast was not available on the days booked . The beds were comfortable very comfortable
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 27 June 2022
Sinoxolo
South Africa1 ply toilet paper. No electic blanket and the heater wasn't warm enough for the cold temperatures.
The view from our room was exceptional. Loved the self-service and the fact that they provided all the necessary utensils. The room was very clean and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed in June 2022
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