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Reviews of Cranberry Cottage 4 stars

37 Beeton Street, 9745 Ladybrand, South Africa

#5 of 8 hotels in Ladybrand

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 252 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    A good experience marred by a cheapskate approach to breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that at breakfast, we were asked to pay for 2 American coffees, “because you only get filter coffee with a free breakfast. Well Norman, we think that is outrageous.The fact that your receptionist was flying around to get PERMISSION to give us that coffee is outrageous and made us wonder if Booking.com knew about this. It frankly soured our view of what was otherwise a good experience. We can only hope that a decision for Booking.com travellers (we’re 3rd level genius) don’t face this situation again. The breakfast itself was scant,we even had to ask for yoghurt to be brought out. What was described as Muesli was nothing like seen on supermarket shelves. We weren’t very impressed by the breakfast staff - very different from the restaurant evening staff who were very much more customer orientated.

    We were delighted by the male member of staff who on duty on our arrival,who, was very attentive and was an excellent host. We were offered the opportunity to change rooms, the honeymoon suite, although tempting, we decided was too far away from the main building (luggage needed carrying) the alternative was great (the room SANI) was incredible and very comfortable. We had dinner in the restaurant which was extremely good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    8.0
    Awesome stay. Only complaint is some visitors were rather noisy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was amazing.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    Ntate Morena called me when the time that I had promised to check in passed. the staff that was on duty that night i the restaurant also were out of this world. it was so peaceful that I even manged to sleep upto 1030hrs.( which I NEVER do.)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    7.0
    They have a good menu that includes Asian food a nice addition
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was included in the price, food was good and service great

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen Manager was not willing to accommodate late arrivals. No after 21:00 food service. Thank God KFC was still open!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ac remote didn't work Pricing was abit on the high side

    Everything

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Being woken up by cleaning staff well before check out. Not sure why

    Really cool rooms with an old world vibe (at least in the Sun room anyway). Gardens were beautiful, and full of bird life.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    8.0
    Excellent. Clean and very homely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Furniture and size of the room

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    7.0
    i will still return there
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the environment and the trees

    The service at breakfast was bad, staff seemed not interested in serving guests. We had to eventually do things ourselves, no cutlery provided, when ask for it they didnt bring it. When you order food it comes different to what youve ordered.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Superficial receptionist. He did not ensure full access to electricity in our room.

    Nice place with extremely nice looking rooms. Friendly service in the restaurant.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great staff excellent food, good ambiance

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Conference facilities and organization poor

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    9.0
    Bird Haven
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant is cozy and intimate but the service is very slow and we waited a very long time for our orders.

    Very spacious unit with bath and shower. Facilities is beautifully kept, loved the wild birds singing all the time! Little paradise, will definitely go back again if in the area!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    7.0
    Little paradise
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful manicured gardens, very serene environment. The food was delicious.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    9.0
    Cranberry cottage oasis in ladybrand
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Netflix remote didn't work. Minor problem !

    Service was excellent and the staff very friendly. The apartment was spacious and spotless and so comfortable. Food in the restaurant was excellent - tasty home-cooked and very well priced. service was excellent. William the security guard was such a help from the moment we arrived , directed us everywhere we needed to go ! A welcome stop after a long journey. Thankyou

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really helpful and friendly staff, I locked myself out of the room by accident and they were able to resolve the issue immediately.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was not ready on arrival

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2023

    9.0
    Amazingly converted stables.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a fascinating place to stay with the most amazing collections of artefacts. The gardens are very colourful too.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Pave road from gate at rear to main access road to have closer access in rain to White House. Install motor gate Soap for 1st nite inadequate Coat hangers 1st nite inadequate Was all taken care of & appreciated take-away (free) coffees on departure

    Did not have b/fast

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2023

    9.0
    Weekend Retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful Spacious Room, we were lucky enough to get the Semonkong Room which was more like a two bedroom apartment

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2023

    8.0
    very enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    we were in the honeymoon suite which was lovely. on arrival we were put in the wrong room which where brought to their attention was immediately resolved the staff were amazing. the bird life in the garden was fabulous. a little gem in the middle of nowhere

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2022

    7.0
    Stopover en route to CT
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The airconditioning did not work in any of the rooms and Big Daddy 4 did not have a fan. There did not appear to be any manager on duty to report this to

    The rooms were comfortable and clean and the staff were friendly and the breakfast was good.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food took really long. Bed was a little uncomfortable

    The food was really good and service good

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2022

    7.0
    comfortable and family friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise outside, air con

    it’s spacious and clean

    Stayed in December 2022

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