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Reviews of Bakubung Villas

Bakubung Gate Pilanesberg National Park North West, 0318 Pilanesberg, South Africa

#6 of 11 hotels in Pilanesberg

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Review score

Based on 208 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 1 night

    Mentioning the wifi password

    Location was perfect and it was easy to collect the keys. Unfortunately they forgot to mention the wifi password but other then that it was exceptional.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    So many things went wrong with our weekend from check in to spa to shuttle but the amazing customer service we received is out of this world. 🙌

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The house needs another geyser. The hot water gets cold after 2 people shower however the house is equipped for 6 people.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed our beautiful villa, we got in touch with nature, loved the elephants
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The nearby poor communities close to the area. The workers asking for cold drinks and piece jobs, washing cars. Noisy neighbours at number 14, luckily it was only for 1 day. The WiFi was not working for the TVs, could not watch Netflix, etc.

    The villa was exactly like in the pictures, beautiful. The beautiful nature surrounding the estate, elephants were regular visitors. The facilities were good, the gym, tennis courts, and swimming pools

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    A great break from Jnb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen paper towels should be provided

    All good . We had kids so we did breakfast at home

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Not what we expected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 4 Bedroom Executive Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were surprised that there were two long term projects on the go the entire weekend. Firstly, the property next door is being built, with builders, machines and noise through friday and saturday, as well as green groundsheets blocking parts of the view of the bush. More worrying is the sewage project that ran the entire weekend. The hotel and lodge is redoing their septic tanks and have trucks pumping sewage from 7-7 everyday - right next to the property. This makes staying at the property nearly impossible during the day. The noises are constant, but more problematic is the strong smell of sewage pervading the entire property, making it impossible to lounge at the pool, or enjoy any of the amenities. Even eating is not pleasant. We had german guests who found the entire process disturbing. Some of our guests developed stomach problems, which may not be related, but can possibly be. Great Villa- however, the owners must be aware of the current projects, making staying there difficult. None of this is relayed when making the booking. They do not seem to have a problem to ask the normal booking fee. This is an expensive rental and as customers wanting to book something special for the weekend, and thus using a platform like booking.com, we have grown accustomed to better information with our choices. Had we known that these projects would be on the go over the entire weekend we would have made a different choice.

    Good facility, modern amenities. Lively braai and deck facilities with a firepit. Beds and bathrooms were comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    It was a great stay made perfect by the aesthetics of surroundings and the sight of animals.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We had to double pay for our game drive. This was due to systems not talking to each other promptly. There has to be a real time interface between the reception and game drive office systems. However, my refund is being processed and I didn't have to prompt Bakubung they called me to alert us.

    Breakfast was excellent, even though it was a buffet the staff members were friendly. The facilities were out of this world.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Incredible house in the most beautiful location. Would recommend this villa over and over.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The property was well appointed and spotless. All the bedrooms had on suite bathrooms making it easy to share the house. It literally had everything you could wish for. The best part was the view over the water hole.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    We loved every minjute!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    High end features and fixtures. Very comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen. Would love to come again!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    The stay at this resort and villa was amazing, we were extremely well looked after by the hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing we didn't like.

    The resort and villa were exceptional.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Loved everything about this villa
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were spacious and very comfortable

    The heated pool was awesome.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    A truly wonderful stay, will definitely book again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The weekend was quite hot and we only had one umbrella outside. There seemed to be a short of 2 umbrellas, one upstairs and another in dowstairs patio. We requested an additional umbrella, only to be brought the day we were departing.

    The house is stunning, clean and beautifully furnished. The host/ owner thought of everything in the kitchen regarding utentils and appliances.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    We will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very well appointed comfortable home with good space

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Amazing stay in the bush!!!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The proximity to the other villas that were noisy

    The villa is amazing !! The location of course is perfect and the amenities are very qualitative

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    10
    The house was excellent with everything we needed. They have a generator for loadshedding .
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The roads in the Pilansberg have deteriorated over the years and many portions are inaccessible for most vehicles.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    10
    Excellent and luxurious- wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Comfort and luxury and view

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    10
    Vissers
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Living room did not have a aircon. Will be a positive and most appreciated expantion.

    This was one of our best holidays!!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Four-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything amazing

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    10
    This was the most amazing stay I've had anywhere in the world... and the rest of the group agreed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Four-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I don't have any recommendations for improvement. EVERYTHING, including staff, was spectacular and far exceeded the group's expectations.

    The location in proximity to the park entrance to the park was incredible. We were out of the place and into the park/viewing animals in under 5 minutes!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful, modern villa, and well serviced

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The villa was beautiful. Such an amazing location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    10
    Beautiful nature stunning villa
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Presidential Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The villa was not 100 percent clean here and there things weren’t very clean

    The villa was awesome Surrounding was awesome

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Four-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything about this place from the location, the accomodation, the staff...

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too much stairs and fare from the garage

    Comfort and utilities

    Stayed in December 2023

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