Farm Buccaneers Retreat, 5275 Chintsa, South Africa
#8 of 12 hotels in Chintsa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 181 hostel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
7.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 November 2022
Keith
South AfricaTired facilities I can understand, many businesses have taken a knock in the last couple of years, but there is no excuse for dirty. The sheets on the bed were stained, one of the pillows was mouldy. Biggest issue is that I am allergic to bed bug bites, let's just say I am suffering this week since my stay.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 4 September 2022
Sibabalwe
South AfricaNo mop to wipe the bathroom tiles after taking a shower
I liked everything
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 13 August 2022
Danielle
South AfricaAmazing location, super -friendly staff, very fun vibe.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 12 July 2022
Alan
United StatesThe pictures on the Booking.com listing appear to show several different rooms. We thought we were getting a room with a balcony and more elevated view of the beach, but we got a different room. it’s still shown on the listing but mixed in with photos of a different room so it’s a bit misleading/confusing. i would double check with the property upon arrival. also, it may have been due to an unexpected rush of a high volume of guests, but the room could have been a bit cleaner. the room could also use a bit of a maintenance update — appliances were a bit dated and could be replaced. seems like the place has seen slightly better days and they were just slammed with guests and understaffed.
The room had a great view of Chintsa Bay / the river. Sunrise and sunsets were beautiful. The staff were friendly and seemed to be doing their best amidst load shedding/power cuts and having recently hosted a high volume of guests.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 21 June 2022
Thainchai
United StatesAmazing place. Very nice, friendly, and helpful team. Shawn and his family and team are amazing people, and they also gave us so much help and recommendations for our trip to Addo.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 20 May 2022
Nahayo
South AfricaIts not well looked after It was not touched up before we came, was dusty Expected a bit more for the price I paid
The views of the beach and the tranquility
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 8 May 2022
Azukiwe
South AfricaI didn't like the 2 single beds the were, put together to make a large bed. It's uncomfortable for me. We weren't provided with fresh towels on the first night of our stay.
The view, the walk to the beach the room was well put together.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 24 February 2022
Aletta
South AfricaRoad: the 21 speedbumps on the road to the resort, not suitable for cars with a low road clearance and people need to be warned about this. Our vehicle scrapped over most of them. Photos showed kitchen in the website but doesn't show its a comunual kitchen downstairs from the room. The bedding and pillow slips did not look clean (maybe stained)
View was great, swimming pool area was nice, the staff were great, pleasant and helpful, food was good just a bit expensive
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 14 February 2022
Phelisa
South AfricaI loved everything about it, I honestly cannot complain
it was clean, spacious and safe location
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 30 January 2022
Nadia
South Africa1 ply toilet paper, but brought my own
Beautiful view
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 27 January 2022
Christy
South AfricaCLEANING OF THE BEDDING AND CURTAINS CAN BE A BIT BETTER.
THE VIEW WAS AMAZING
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 25 October 2021
Mandisi
South Africamonkeys came into house and ate our food
beach
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 9 October 2021
Nicole
South AfricaWe had to wait an hour before we could go to the room, they ran out of linen. We were 4 people & only got 2 towels the bathroom light wasn't working, had to shower with a torch
The location is awesome, enjoyed seeing the animals.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 25 September 2021
Inga
South AfricaThe room was not very clean: a lot of marks on the wall, the shower wasn’t very clean, the bottom of the sofa was full of muddy feet marks. The bathroom window latch was broken so it couldn’t close, the was a cigarette burn hole on the duvet cover. BUT THE WORST PART WAS THAT THEY STATED CLEARLY THAT THE BATHING WATER WASN’T DRINKABLE (SALTY, WHICH IT WAS) AND THAT THE TAP IN THE KITCHENETTE PROVIDED DRINKING WATER, BUT IT WAS COMPLETELY DRY AND ABSOLUTELY NO DRINKING WATER WAS PROVIDED!
There was a partial view of the beach and the lagoon which was lovely.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 21 May 2021
Unathi
South AfricaIt was dirty and was in order at all. Dusty and smelling
Stayed in May 2021
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Anonymous
South AfricaBeautiful setting. Well laid out.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 April 2022
Anonymous
South Africalocation & view
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 9 May 2022
Anonymous
South Africabeautiful views, close to the beach
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Mcneill
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Steven
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Anthony
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Iwona
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Sinethemba
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Clarke
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2023
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