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Reviews of Crystal Springs Mountain Lodge

R533 147, 1290 Pilgrimʼs Rest, South Africa

#1 of 3 hotels in Pilgrimʼs Rest

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Review score

Based on 545 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Apartment with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was excellent, the units are very clean and comfortable. Enjoyed our stay there. We are defiantly coming back Enjoyed our stay..

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Bed Studio with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location was great and not far from main natural attractions. friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    Most beautiful place I've ever visited.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Apartment with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We loved everything about our stay at Crystal Springs. The place was even better than on the pictures. The cleanliness was on top level. So refreshing and the perfect place to reset.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Not my 1st visit or my last. We will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Duplex with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms separated on different levels.

    Loved the open space and wildlife.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed Studio with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    The

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Everything was perfect. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean comfy unit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Apartment with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I know they are busy renovating the balcony roofs. But when it started to rain the whole balcony was under water. But we did not mind because it was too cold to stay outside. I was just thinking not to put any persons in unit 107 until it was not fixed.

    Everything was perfect from start to finish. The staff was friendly and helpful. The unit was clean, enough blankets and towels etc. Loved the fireplace and cosines.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Bed Studio with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night

    A little more surface area at kitchen to prepare food Need a plug point at bedside table

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Extremely pleasant and relaxing, but prepare for mountain weather - four seasons in one day!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Bedroom Duplex with Patio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They did not explain how to actually get into the chalet, and they had to come and let us in! Which they did promptly.

    All good. Beautiful mountain scenery. Friendly, helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Tranquility in an awesome location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Apartment with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Most of the units we've stayed in need some minor repairs, but they're always improving stuff. The last unit had a brand new roof on the veranda.

    The location, the wildlife, the quiet vibe, it's always an awesome experience.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    The stay was very nice. I had a pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartment is far from the heated pools and the games room. Play area it’s quite a drive

    It was big enough for me and my family.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One Bedroom Apartment with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wow. We were pleasantly surprised. What a beautiful lodge. Very kid friendly. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Crystal Springs Mountain Lodge is the place to be if you love nature.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Bed Studio with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to complain about. Loved everything about the lodge

    The place is easily accessible. We did not eat breakfast from the restaurant. We opted to cooking food in our unit because it is a self-catering unit. Oh, they have gas stove incase of load sheading

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very welcoming atmosphere. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and mostly the views from all rooms, spectacular. Seeing the wild life roaming around was an absolute treat. Special mention to Lefera Restaurant and Jandre made our 21st wedding anniversary extra special. Thank you to the staff at the resort and the restaurant. Hope to see you soon.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and friendly location with wonderful views and excellent facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Duplex with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had booked as a party of four requiring three rooms and were initially put in accommodation that required a car to get between the two locations. This was remedied when we arrived, but if booking make sure that it is understood that you are catering as a group and need to be close.

    Crystal Springs covers a very large area and is well maintained with a lot of outdoor facilities and in a spectacular location with a wonderful view from the lodges/apartments. The actually accommodation was very well equipped and comfortable and easy to self cater. The staff were very friendly and efficient.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed Studio with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The monkeys 😂, the long checklist was like writing a test.

    The room layout and peaceful environment just being next to nature seeing the wildlife so close, I'm so glad it was just bucks and not lions😂🫣. The spa therapist could improve on the massage techniques (pressure - like asking if it's as required) but overall it was good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed Studio with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was dirty

    The view

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    The place is beautiful, full of exciting, wonderful people and we had great time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Duplex with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No comments

    The location was very good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    8.0
    Had a relaxing time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed Studio with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was not ready on arrival at 14h10. Had to wait.

    Beautiful and peaceful surroundings.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed very much especially the younger family members able to do the hiking trails.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Apartment with Patio
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Unit 132 steep steps to entrance where the handrail is too thick to grip. Our timing with regard to the weather. The silver wattle seems to be spreading particularly in the steam beds. The fact that the black wattle and eucalyptus plantations do not appear to be managed on a silviculture and profit basis. The spread of exotic and declared noxious weeds into the natural areas.

    Enjoyed the meals, liked the scenery, enjoyed game sightings.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One Bedroom Apartment with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The connecting rd from the main rd to the gate is not good, it must be paved. The restaurant service was not up to standard, they seemed to be under staffed and we had to wait for up to an hour for an order. Try to introduce buffet when you envisage lots of guests. However the Manager was really on his feet to ensure customer care.

    I enjoyed the games like Bingo, the location of the lodge is excellent. The spa is top of the range, with highly trained staff, they're on top of their game

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed Studio with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The views are amazing

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    8.0
    Good accommodation, lovely view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed Studio with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Check list was a bind! but prosumably required

    nice location, balcony was nice. Zebras on the grass. As we only stayed 1 night we didn't use pool but it looked nice. Restaurant was good with a good menu, staff very friendly. There was an extensive list of room content which ranged from the pictures on the wall down to knives and forks which had to be returned to reception with 2 hours of arrival. which we thought went abit too far I couldn't see why pictures and curtains etc would need to be included but then again maybe other guests had removed said items. On check out, reception couldn't refund the room deposit until the room had been checked by staff to ensure everything was still in situ.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Bed Studio with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didnt like the checking in time and check out time. I suggest check inn be 14:00 and check out be 10:00

    I liked the view and the rooms were exceptionally beautiful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Apartment with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very beautiful & peaceful.

    Stayed in January 2024

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