Bosch Hoek Country Estate, Bosch Hoek Lodge, 3275 Balgowan, South Africa
#2 of 20 hotels in Balgowan
Guests' ChoiceBased on 338 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 April 2024
Shabir
United Arab EmiratesCarpets stains makes room look dirty and breakfast was mediocre for the price paid. The aircon in the room needs to be replaced. The property was overpriced in my opinion. Couldn’t get a golf game even though I booked to stay on the property.
Location and dinner was good, staff go out of the way to assist.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Krishni
United Kingdomnothing!
The owner very kindly let me stay in my room until my driver came to pick me up, free of charge, for a few hours and also extended a bit of the breakfast bar timing for me as well! They were also very prompt in accomodating a late meal for when I arrived (which was delicious and the first time ever having malva pudding!) and also ensured my safety as a lone traveller by repeatedly checking in on me enroute to the the hotel.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Chris
South AfricaGreat location and friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Simon
South AfricaComfortable and elegant room and main lodge, beautiful views from the room, friendly and attentive staff, beautiful and immaculate golf course.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Catharina
South AfricaFabulous setting, peaceful and quiet - just what's needed to 'recharge'.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Jeffrey
United KingdomNothing
The welcome and the friendly staff. An oasis of calm in a lovely setting. Great food too.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Leigh-ann
South AfricaFriendly staff who go out of their way to make the visit comfortable. Great food and beautiful views.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Alwyn
United KingdomNothing
Everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Ntsima
BotswanaI can’t really fault this establishment!
Location, friendly staff , bespoke experience and ambience!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Mariette
South AfricaThe location was perfect for an overnight stay towards Eastern Cape. Facilities are excellent and comfortable, and the food is 10/10.. The manager and staff were professional, friendly, and helpful. Beautiful, peaceful countryside surroundings.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Brian
South AfricaEnjoyed it all
Location for us was excellent, we carried on to Ballito
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Phillipa
South AfricaI must say I expected something a little more from the food. We missed supper as our function finished after 8pm. Would have been nice if a cheese option left in the room was on the table. Breakfast was a bit disappointing. No sourdough or other bread options - very basic. I was so looking forward to something a little more!! In saying that what we did have was tasty Coffee was disappointing - coffee machine was broken. Gareth did however make me coffee from his own personal machine.
The staff - Bongi and Gareth were great. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Nqobile
South AfricaNothing
Location! Close to my son’s school and easy to access from the national highway.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Alice
South AfricaClose to the freeway.
Rooms, scenery, staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Orpha
South AfricaNo still water available in room's fridge - only an ?old wrapped Mac burger in the fridge. An establishment like this should have a small Nespresso machine in their rooms like many other of its kind has. A foot stool or ottoman in the bathroom could be an asset as there is nowhere to put clothes etc. The shower head in the shower is so high!; and so is the shelf on which to put stuff or reach theirs - an older or short person like me can never reach there!! Only one large bath sheet and one normal bath towel supplied - different sizes? The hatch in the ceiling in the toilet - many dirty marks
All very commendable - really very comfortable and staff are so very friendly and helpfull. The styling and quality of furnishings and decor are of the best! The sereneness and view are like very few others.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Tanya
South AfricaOutstanding breakfast with SUPERB coffee!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Richard
South AfricaEverything was just perfect and highly recommended. We will be back for sure !
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Allegra
South AfricaThere could be more 2 point plugs in the room.
The rooms are beautiful and well maintained. The property is also beautiful and relaxing.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Mienie
South AfricaSmall maintenance issues need addressing : # lamp at side of bed (on right, when entering), not working, due to faulty wallplug (Unit 9); # toilet after flush, keep on letting water into bowl, as the mechanism, does not stop/cut, the waterflow.
Breakfast was good. Just need some Almond milk, as we are lactose-intolerant (can not drink normal milk).
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Sven
SingaporeThe staff were superb, and extremely attentive. The lodge and rooms were beautifully appointed and comfortable.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Evan
South AfricaAircon didn’t work
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Zanele
South AfricaNothing
Rooms are clean and spacious. All amenities available in the room. Interleading rooms are great for families. Food is fresh and delicious. Staff friendly and available when you need them. Lodge easily accessible from the freeway, yet so quiet and peaceful.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Seugnet
South AfricaThere was no wifi access code on the bed, Also no dining menu available at all
Staff were friendly and incredibly accommodating, the venue and setting is gorgeous
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Sindy
South AfricaI loved everything about the place,so clean and peaceful with beautiful views.staff so friendly
Stayed in October 2023
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