Bosch Hoek Country Estate, Bosch Hoek Lodge, 3275 Balgowan, South Africa
#2 of 18 hotels in Balgowan
Guests' ChoiceBased on 344 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 November 2021
Thyeira
South AfricaIt is very picturesque and tranquil location. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 9 November 2021
Jesse
South AfricaNothing not to like!
The staff were exceptional going above and beyond to make us comfortable and happy. The rooms are beautifully decorated, clean and so comfortable. We had dinner and breakfast at the lodge,both meals were delish! We cannot fault a single thing as we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, just wish it was for a little longer. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 16 October 2021
Maggie
AustraliaThis beautiful spot is only let down by the fact that we arrived to what we thought was a room with a bathtub, to find no tub. The manager was not on site to check us in, and even when messaging, we didn’t get an answer. We came back to the office when there was someone on site later and told “but you didn’t request one”. As it’s listed as a feature of the room, and is the FIRST photo that shows of the rooms, this was a shock and not a great attitude from staff. They did change our room for us, which was good. This problem needs to be addressed on the Booking dot com listing, though, as it’s very misleading and could lead to disappointment.
The rooms are absolutely beautiful and spotlessly clean. The bath was amazing (but note, even though the literal first photo of the rooms is a bath tub, and it is listed as a feature on your booking, we found out that you’re not necessary going to get one). The staff at the restaurant were absolutely wonderful and the food was excellent.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 14 October 2021
Andrew
United KingdomOur water was cold for the first day, but quickly rectified after we notified them. Pity we couldnt get a tee-time for Bosch Hoek golf course on Saturday
Delicious breakfast with great service from Siya. Siya was also brilliant at the bar in the evening and helped us get a fire going in the firepit. Beautiful view of buck in the field right in front of the cottage.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 12 October 2021
Reg
South AfricaCannot think of anything
Superb breakfast, plenty of food and variety, nice and fresh. Lovely veranda and view of the grassland with reedbuck and nyala to be seen
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 4 October 2021
Simon
South AfricaEverything was supper
Everything, facilities, scenery, vastness of the premises, STAFF WERE SUPERB !!! SERVICE WAS SUPERB!!
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 4 October 2021
Carol
South AfricaNothing.
We spent a very wet weekend in the Midlands, Bosch Hoek was the ideal place, they have a lovely lounge with big fires and a cosy bar. The breakfasts were delicious, and we ate out at four different places, but their dinner was the best. The rooms are beautifully decorated and very comfortable, especially the huge beds (bigger than a king size). It was excellent value for money.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 22 September 2021
Nelli
South AfricaRoom a little small
Peaceful
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 20 September 2021
Louis
South AfricaNothing
Beautiful location and excellent staff
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 8 September 2021
Ozter
South AfricaThe buffet breakfast was average on the first morning, but for the remaining two mornings, with individual breakfast orders, it was exceptional.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 21 August 2021
Nomcebo
South AfricaI thought from the pictures that I was booking a room with a bath btu unfortunately that wasn’t the case
Appetising
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 13 August 2021
Jessica
South AfricaBed was super comfortable and good choices for breakfast
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 13 August 2021
Jana
South AfricaOur room was right next to the breakfast/reception area so lots of people walked passed it, so could never really open our curtains and blinds.
Wonderful stay, delicious breakfast and dinner! Rooms were clean, spacious and warm as it tends to get chilly in the evenings! Would 100% recommend staying here.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 10 August 2021
Clynton
South AfricaThe rooms were beautifully furnished and extremely comfortable.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 6 August 2021
Kendall
South AfricaThe suppers need attention and to be more varied with bigger vegetable and salad options. The one supper menu said pork fillet but we were served pork schnitzel. Everthing was served with chips. Soup options would have been nice as well.
Breakfast was good. Rooms are excellent
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 24 June 2021
Jillian
South AfricaThe food was great and the location good.
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Adele
South AfricaNot enough attention to the small things to make it a truly luxury stay eg only 2 bath towels and one hand towel in bathroom , had to ask for side plates at breakfast , no help with luggage to or from room , linen on pillows frayed and torn should be checked and taken out of circulation
Staff very friendly and willing
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Richard
South AfricaThe dinner was expensive and below standard
The location excellent
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Rosemary
South AfricaSo we arrived 31/12 New Years eve after 2pm. Our room was not ready for at least 3/4 hour. Then we were told it was a braai that evening at the Resort at R330.00/person between 17h00 and 19h00. Meat terrible and the Resort closed at 20h30 approximately...... New Years Eve with no prior communication when we booked.
no we didnt like the set up of breakfast - waiting for your eggs to get cooked whilst you had to make your own toast and bacon drying out
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Nastasja
South AfricaThe quality of the food was poor and the room was only cleaned at 3pm (and only once requested).
Beautiful, tranquil setting. The rooms are tastefully decorated, the linens are luxurious and the beds are super comfortable. Lovely lounge and bar area. Conveniently located to explore the Midlands.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Henry
South AfricaExpensive for what you get. No bath. No coffee machine. No management visible. Breakfast was average. No condiments laid out - jam etc.
Comfortable, spacious room.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Albi
NamibiaRestaurant issue.
All good.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 March 2023
Derek
South AfricaThe bathroom filthy. Toilet seat disgusting. Toilet seems like hadn’t been cleaned in months. Brush holder full of filth. Extra toilet rolls should never be put on the handle of a filthy brush holder. Very unhygienic. Shower full of mildew. Very disappointed
Good
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 21 February 2023
Xolile
South AfricaOther than the golf course, there is no other place for entertainment.
A nice and tranquil establishment suitable for when one wants to get away from a hectic life.
Stayed in December 2022
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