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: 14 April 2024
Valerie
South AfricaNot having a kettle in the room for making a cuppa
Peaceful n View of the sea from my veranda
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Ingrid
United KingdomThe road down to the resort was tricky
Sal and her staff were great. Access to the beach was good. Wonderful hope cooked meals
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Janine
South AfricaThe shower was blocked and the water became a dam which you stand in.
Best view
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Mary-joe
South AfricaIt is looking a little tatty and for what you are paying you would expect more
The view and the location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Birgit
GermanyThe pool did really invite for a swim, the table tennis stuff was not usable anymore.
Very good location with a great view especially from the bar. Clean rooms, bug free and nice design. Very nice staff. The food was good.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Jessica
United KingdomLots of ants, chalet could use a bit of TLC. Outside patio area could use a fixing up. Difficult to get to Chintsa East if Tide is in so need to drive which limits places close by to eat. Pool area needed TLC, lacked atmosphere which is a shame cause again it has a lot of potential.
Great view from the property, looking right onto the lagoon and beach. Beautiful location. Reasonable price, property was overall comfortable for a family of 4. Small kitchenette was sufficient for our stay. Fridge was a reasonable size. Whole property has a lot of potential. Rooted in the community lots of activities available.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Nikki
South AfricaWould prefer kettles in the rooms. And the sppedbumps on the road are ridiculously high. They need to be shaved down.
Stunning location. Helpful staff. Beautiful views from rooms
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Lenhard
South AfricaFresh milk for coffee
The view
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Ian
South Africakitchen facility
close to the beach, easy walk.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Mo
South AfricaNo WiFi in the room.
Spacious, well designed, great view
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Jenny
South AfricaViews and close proximity to beach
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Peter
South AfricaThe view
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Johannes
NetherlandsThe kitchenware wasn't very clean. Everything, including the rooms were a bit damp.
Bungalow close to the beach with a nice view on the lagoon and the sea in the back. From the bungalow you can make a nice walk to the beach.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Filippo
ItalyView and room on top of the area
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Janene
AustraliaThe view was amazing, million dollar views without the price tag. Staff were so kind and looked after my sister and I.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 26 July 2023
Tasha
South AfricaThere were no towels on our bed or the usual coffee/tea sachets. At R1000 a night, I would have expected a bit more. There was no clear indication of how dinner at the restaurant worked.
Beach is walking distance.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 May 2023
Charlie
United KingdomNo free breakfast on Sunday
As good as it always was.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Mthobisi
South Africano wardrope, no small bar fridge, the shower curtain is old school it is likely to spread bacterias.
The view, staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 18 March 2023
Alison
South AfricaThe perfect idyllic setting. Tranquility.. being in nature.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 23 January 2023
Stuart
South Africano fans to cool the house, tiny windows, hot and impossible to sleep. made worse by cheap linen and lumpy pillows. kitchen very sparse.
view, friendly people, nice pool and pizza spot
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 22 January 2023
Annemieke
NetherlandsRestaurant serves one meal. But in our instance it was very good. So no problem!
Great view, got our own little house, good beds.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 13 January 2023
Sarah
South AfricaThe accommodation is simple with nothing fancy, but functional.
Buccaneers is a relaxed place to stay in a stunning location. The facilities are set in beautiful bush and many have amazing views of the sea. There are a variety of options in accommodation. There is a small onsite bar open in the evenings. Breakfast and dinner can be provided, there is a pool with a small cafe and a volley ball court.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 5 January 2023
Tobias
GermanyBeautiful place and nice and friendly staff
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 28 December 2022
Caylene
South AfricaThe one room had smelly bedding and towels. The speed humps upon entering the facility are too high and there are too many, extremely inconveniant if you're not driving a 4X4 vehicle or SUV.
The welcoming by staff, car had difficulty driving over speed humps. Staff gave us a ride to the facility. Staff gave a warm welcoming.
Stayed in December 2022
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