Blyde River Botanical Reserve, 1380 Hoedspruit, South Africa
#55 of 76 hotels in Hoedspruit
Guests' ChoiceBased on 142 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 May 2024
Emerik
AustraliaGood security. Clean. Staff were welcoming and helpful. Genuinely felt welcome.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Laura
United KingdomMake sure you hire a car. Not accessible with our one. This is the African bush!
Beautiful location with wildlife in the garden.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Mamoepa
South AfricaWarm Welcome, Friendly staff, peaceful, Private, Beautiful place, Amazing place, definitely recommend to anyone.❤️❤️❤️
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Hugh
United KingdomLocation not ideal for exploring the region, but good for a relaxing break
Great units, beautiful site
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Sam
United KingdomOn arrival we had one lodge which had two bedrooms, but only a shared bathroom. There was also only one air conditioning unit in this lodge which was not ideal for the person sleeping in the space without it.
Stay was great for a short business trip. Very friendly staff and peaceful area. Ordered dinner late but they accommodated us and we still had a nice evening meal. Breakfast was good, had an early start and they started 7.30am which was just enough time. Saw the wildlife including the zebra which was a nice addition to the evening.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Adam
United StatesPeaceful, calm and relaxing. A nice spot to relax for one night while on my motorcycle road trip. They staff was extremely help and friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Carolyn
United KingdomWe had a lovely warm welcome from the staff, who were very attentive and friendly throughout our stay. Dinner was excellent, served outside and breakfast was amazing also. If we had known how nice it was there we would have booked another night just so that we could relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Hugo
New ZealandThe room had no milk.
The people at the gate were so lovely. Really made our day with how happy and helpful they were. Dankie The bathroom ammendities smelled amazing!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Phathutshedzo
SwedenThe roof was leaking
The decor
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Katarína
Czech RepublicNothing to dislike
In resort we felt like in garden of Eden. Really calm cozy atmosphere, with warm and friendly welcome. Just like in paradise
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Sue
United KingdomGreat hospitality
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Carole
United KingdomThe state of the road from the gate to the main lodge and from the main lodge to the cottage - it is tricky negotiating this in a normal hire car. The cottage is set close to the boundary with the main road and suffers from road noise which starts early in the morning. We were fortunate that there were no guests in the smaller cottages as it would impact on privacy if there had been. We had some difficulties with staff not understanding our requirements resulting in confusion over food and drink orders.
The main lodge is beautiful with a lovely swimming pool set in extensive gardens where zebra wander through regularly. We stayed in Sunbird, a cottage about 500 metres from the main lodge which shared space with two other smaller cottages. Sunbird is spacious and well equipped but we ate at the main lodge where breakfast is served and a set menu evening meal.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Noah
South AfricaHillside house was a turn off....but staff made us forget about the bad experience we had there and made us enjoy more
The is perfect for holidays couple outing and staff are well trained on how to treat customs....
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Rosemary
South AfricaNone
Its a peaceful,beautiful lodge. The zebras and other antelope roam freely. The staff were amazing.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Janet
GermanyLocation is a bit "out-of-the-way".
Loved the wildlife that greeted us - zebra etc. Pool was refreshing. Room was super comfy and loved the mosquito nets around the bed. Dining outside on the terrace or within the open-sided dining area was a treat. Food was tasty. Location to the Blyde River Dam boat trip was only 10 minutes away.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Ribone
South AfricaSnakes on the pool
Pool and bedrooms
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Steve
South AfricaBed set needs improvement
The hospitality of your staff and enjoy your breakfast
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Marian
Germanyvery silent with wild animals (Zebras, Monkeys, and etc) on the ground. very friendly stuff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Joseph
South AfricaNothing
Excellent
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Petty
South AfricaThe location is good .
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Caroline
United KingdomBeautifully fully equipped room.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Giada
ItalyEverithing was perfect
Everithing was Amazing. Highly recommanded Zebras, gnu, monkeys and others Animals comes walking in the Bush and close to you.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
François
FranceEverything
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Wolfgang
GermanyWith one employee I had the feeling that we were only tolerated and that she had no desire to work. There were a few unattractive corners that looked unkempt and unclean, e.g. the lookout point. The zebras that could be seen in the pictures seemed strangely apathetic. The lodge is a little far away from the panorama route for the drive.
The location of the lodge in the green is great. The room size is enough for 2 people. 2 of the 3 staff we met were really nice, helpful and friendly. Both the breakfast, which was included in the price of the night, and the dinner, which had to be paid for additionally, were great. Sufficient and tasty.
Stayed in August 2023
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