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Reviews of Cycad Lodge

2 Western Avenue Selborne, 5241 East London, South Africa

Review score

Based on 128 hotel reviews

6.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleanliness of the establishment. Blinds were full of mould and broken

    The location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Stuff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    6.0
    Nice place to stay,clean n neat
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fine

    Quite

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The environment was very refreshing

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lights were abit dim and the bathroom taps couldn't properly mix hot and cold water

    The staff was really friendly and helpful

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Non

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    7.0
    It was certifying
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The towels was not 100% clean especially the white 1 it has stains on

    I didn't get a breakfast I dnt know why unfortunately but the lady there was very friendly

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They don't serve meals

    Hospitality

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    7.0
    Good.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like that the communication channels between the owner and the staff was not good.

    No breakfast was provided.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable. I would come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Short stay

    Breakfast not served. Safe location, friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no utensils and cutlery in my room, the kettle and microwave were not clean and there were ants all over

    The location of the lodge and it's venue

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2023

    7.0
    Adequate room for overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Adequate room and bathroom. Clean and quiet.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2022

    6.0
    In conclusion our stay was awesome.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn't have breakfast on the BNB we had our own food but judging from the way the staff was I am sure it would have exceed our expectations.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2022

    7.0
    Pleasant welcome by Noloyiso, the reception lady.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have been better if breakfast was served. The tea, coffee and sugar provided in the room are few..it was a freezing night and we started utilising the tea/coffee at night, resultantly we had none for morning!

    Spacious room, felt homely

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2022

    8.0
    Comfort in a serene area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can think of nothing really

    We had a great stay, we appreciate the warm welcome despite a late booking. The rooms are really comfortable and clean. Staff catered to all our requests with such ease and understanding such that the holiday felt like our second home away from home

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2021

    8.0
    The stuff is very friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room

    The location is very nice 🤝

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They need to change their toilet paper, they using lowest grade (if there's ever something like that), such that I bought mine....more remotes needed for access than calling whenever u wanna go in/out.

    Friendly welcoming, clean, peace and quiet area for relaxing💖I'd definitely book there again 🙏

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2021

    7.0
    Satisfactory.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staff couldn't give full details on services without being asked. The breakfast listed online wasn't offered. The pool wasn't open for swimming and full of tree leaves.

    The location was easily accessible and very reviving. The garden is very beautiful and great for a walk.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walls were so thin that one heard every movement your neighbours made. If one had noisy neighbours, it could be a problem. Another problem is lack of access...no keypads for opening the gates, so one has to phone a staff member to let you in or out!

    We did not have breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its conveniency

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ad is a bit misleading on what os offered than what you get in condition of property size of room and bathroom ext

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    5.0
    ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No opening windows in the bedroom.

    No Breakfast was offered. Located in a very old area.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The fact that I was far away from the beach and was far away from the mall but the location was quiet

    It was a welcoming space

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    2.0
    Shocking state of affairs
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The whole place.does not look like the pictures at all

    Absolutely nothing.bit is run down and looks horrific

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    2.0
    Motel quality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The aircon and fan were not working. There is no seeating at the pool. Nobody is at reception: you need to phone them for service. Staff want to be helpful but aren't always able to. For example, on reception we were received by a gentleman who told us he couldn't help us and we should wait for another employee (he seemed to be the gardener). We didn't see anybody who introduced themselves as a manager in 3 days. The furniture in the room was old, worn through/cracked. The room was windowless except for the bathroom window: so owing to the heat we needed to keep the front door open which meant we had no privacy. The so called "garden views" are an overstatement. From the shared patio you look directly onto the carpark and two other bungalows and a vegetable patch: there was a garden path, a garden feature and few thin grassy patches between: a very in adequate garden. The TV is not a smart TV so doesnt support youtube, phone pairing etc. While there are tons of cable channels (a big dstv bouquet), the vast majority are devoted to sport. It felt like there were only the mnet movie channels: we had trouble finding enjoyable shows to watch. It was a place to lay one's head at night but definitely not a place you would want to stay during the day.

    It is located in a nice area and there was good parking and a pool. Staff are friendly. The beds are comfortable. The TV subscription is very, very comprehensive on sporting channels.

    Stayed in January 2024

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