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Reviews of First Group Midlands Saddle and Trout 4 stars

152 Hidcote Road, Sub 7 of Farm Oatesdale, Hidcote Area, 3300 Mooirivier, South Africa

#5 of 9 hotels in Mooirivier

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1394 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    4.6

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Showing 151 – 175

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2022

    7.0
    Potential to be amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Major maintenance is required: plumbing required. Appliances need upgrade- there was no kettle in our unit, toaster caught alight, microwave stopped working. Patio ceiling was dripping and leaking into the unit. Damp in the bedroom ceiling- made it difficult to sleep- noisy dripping. The rooms smelled like damp. Such a pity that maintenance is so poor as this is one of our favourite places to stay

    Location and views are beautiful. Food at the restaurant is tasty. Staff are friendly- entertainment is great. Fun venue

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2022

    7.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Operationally it could be better, our room didn’t have items we needed for cooking and missed other items like the TV remote etc…we inquired and requested many times but to no avail.

    It was peaceful and pleasant…a good place to rest

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The alarm rang all night and we received no assistance despite numerous calls for assistance

    It was a very clean space

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Chalet (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loadshedding Restaurant's menu is very limited .

    It was very relaxing. Rooms were clean and comfortable

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2022

    8.0
    Beautiful views
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The item property does communicate loadshedding times, but the unit does not offer battery lights or a gas stove which is quite a pity - when the power is off - you cannot make any food or boil water for coffee

    Very big flatlet with magnificent views. Well furnished self catering unit

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2022

    9.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Chalet (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We arrived after 12pm and no assistance from staff. Keys was left at gate

    No reception service at night and loadshedding impacts guests badly. Somebody should check on all guests during loadshedding to ensure all is well

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room did not have electricity back up when there's load shedding The room were said to have WiFi but there was no WiFi

    The room was clean and very comfortable They had friendly staff

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    They need to change their fridge in the unit that we were booked in. The top was not cold and it made some of our meat spoilt. Also that there was load shedding and they didn't provide anything for the rooms eg candles

    Views, comfort, entertainment the overall experience

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2022

    8.0
    Keep up the good work
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Chalet (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only thing I was unhappy about was the veranda and in the apartment was full of insects,that I had to phone reception and ask for doom as I have a small baby,the weather didn't Play on our side Saturday as cudnt play in the pool n also was so windy dat we cudnt braai as braai area was down,

    I enjoyed fishing,the scenery, waking up in the morning to the noise of the animals, apartment we stayed in was so comfortable, on arrival was a warm welcome

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no views when you looked through the window. One could only see bushes.

    Good facilities

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Chalet (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no wifi... And the restaurant closed early

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wifi in rooms.

    Spacious, comfortable and well appointed. Very clean.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2022

    7.0
    Not the property's problem, but the load shedding and the rain put a damper on the whole stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Payment was taken from my credit card on the day of booking. Subsequently I received 8 e-mails telling me how to make payment. On phoning the resort, I was told that my payment was not reflecting. A further e-mail from the resort indicated that payment was reflecting on the system, and I would have no problem at the resort. Within 10 minutes of checking into my unit, I received a call from reception telling me to present my proof of payment. I find this stressful, and unnecessary. There are quite a few maintenance issues with the unit, such as a non working microwave.

    Restaurant - the restaurant menu was very limited and disappointing. However, when we visited for lunch, we were presented with a specials menu. This was well presented, and the food and service were excellent.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's no aircon

    I loved everything friendly staff, clean pool, safe place, activities and the food served at the restaurant.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathtub wasn't very clean. The freezer didn't close and made a mess in the kitchen.

    It was very spacious, private and welcoming.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    an amazing stop over for us. it would have been amazing if the receptionist had let us know that there was load shedding an hour after we arrived at our room as we hadn’t prepared dinner as yet. Otherwise a wonderful stay

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Chalet (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no WiFi in the chalet, the chalet was not cleaned thoroughly. The chalet needs some tlc

    The facilities and activities at the resort

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2022

    7.0
    Views for days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Housekeeping wasn't really up to scratch. Our kettle wasn't working and needed to be replaced, which they did. Then the unit didn't have a can opener, then the housekeeper took our clean towels and left the dirty ones - which was eventually replaced.

    I loved the view and how pleasant and accommodating the staff was.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was really looking forward to swimming but the pool was really dirty and that was a huge disappointment

    The chalet was clean, very spacious it had everything you need Staff was super friendly. Special thanks to Mr Wiseman Buthelezi

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2022

    9.0
    Weather kept us indoors for most of the stay. I'll just have to come back to enjoy further
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Gardens / lawn needed attention , however, I'm sure the Weather plays a big part in when it can be done

    Location, amenities

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Chalet (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet system was really bad. If u need someone to help with this matter... I know of someone excellent who can fix the plumbing problem in the toilets. They very good company.

    Loved the outdoor activity the place provided and the chalets were very clean. The staff were very prompt on providing everything needed during the stay.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Chalet (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Games room should have had equipment readily available for foozball, table tennis etc. There wasn't staff to assist us so we were unable to use the games.

    Very scenic and relaxing.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2022

    7.0
    Old Units but good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I stayed in unit 36B. A serious upgrade to the accomodation units is required. Furniture is old. Curtains in the room has holes in it. The room carpets are okd and stained in some places. Lounge area appears to have some dampness stains on the wall that requires a repaint. The couch in the lounge is old and uncomfortable with no arch support. The fridge in the kitchen is noisy and sounds like an instrument from an orchestra. The lighting is dull in the eating area and the lounge. The door separating 2 adjoining units must be replaced with a thicker solid door as you can hear the neighbour's chatting away next door. Games room closes at 6pm and should be extended to longer hrs. The reception closes at 530pm on Saturday but was closed at 5pm only to call the reception for some essential items. There should at least be a notice on the door indicating opening and closing hrs . The mirror in the bathroom was slightly cracked. I have stayed in. Other units previously and basically they need an upgrade

    The fresh air of the Midlands. Location is good to use as a base to travel for a day trip to the Berg or Piggkel Wiggley. Enjoyed using the fore place in the lounge.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2022

    7.0
    Could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked at around 8pm for a 9pm check in due to an emergency. When we arrived the concierge was upset that he had to stay so late. He then gave us a key to a room that was dirty and not yet cleaned. We eventually got a key to a clean room which was lovely but unfortunately it was time for load shedding and there was only one candle provided. The next morning we found that we didnt have a hairdryer in our room and we requested one but it was never delivered. We were also not allowed to request a late check out.

    Location, views, facilities and the chalet

    Stayed in October 2022

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