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Reviews of Dawsons Game Lodge 4 stars

Farm A20, Route 38, 1190 Badplaas, South Africa

#2 of 4 hotels in Badplaas

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 169 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful property

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    Very Zen
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to Carrying Bags to and from the Room

    Tranquil, great Food

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

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

    Wifi should be upgraded, Also trout dams need to be maintained. Bass fishing was fun however.

    Staff, facilities were great. Location so beautiful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Very beautiful . The view wonderful . Game drive Sables . Harebeest . Springbok. Golden wildebeest. Wild
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent

    Excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    10
    Yoooooh I have enjoyed my birthday to the fullest, food was also super wooow
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We enjoyed

    A cool ,quite and environmental friendly ,the cottage offerd with everything inside impress me a lot ,I never come across any of that nature ,we eagerly want to come back soon

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    10
    Definitely a family breakaway we will do again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Eight-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Some of the utensils are very old and some of the features of the homestead requires serious maintenance, e.g. the doors to the "stable" where the braai facilities are, the braai itself, etc. Would like to suggest that you are provided with wood and ice on a daily basis, without having to pay extra for it, if you are staying for more than one night.

    Very serene, quiet and picturesque location. Excellent facilities. More than enough sleeping capacity.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    10
    Amazingly good we trail to the waterfall, my family enjoyed the adventure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was superb

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

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

    Beautiful place in the middle of nowhere :) we had a good time there

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    8.0
    Overall great
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No aircon

    It needs aircons in the rooms.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    8.0
    Lovely place to relax. Amazing location and perfect getaway from daily stresses
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perhaps there could be more innovation with the meals for lunch and dinner. For a full board and at the cost we expected a bit more breathtaking meals.

    The area is beautiful. Several activities to do. Good and friendly service. Perfect place to switch off from daily stresses. Breakfasts were amazing.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could offer half board as too much food for someone with a smaller appetite. Food was delicious though.

    The room , the location.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    8.0
    This is a little gem of a retreat; simple and solid relaxation. We’ll definitely be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was little not to like. Nothing worth mentioning.

    Cosy, comfortable, peaceful, great food, friendly service, fairly priced, massages were enjoyable. Great activity options with no pressure to do anything if you simply felt like relaxing.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful lodge in stunning surroundings. Great staff and we had a wonderful 7 nights at Dawsons

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    10
    Perfect for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn’t much to do.

    The food was beyond incredible. Every meal was top tier. Extremely comfortable. Decent network.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We enjoyed an outstanding breakfast and the bed was really comfortable

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    10
    Wholesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I loved everything from the place, food, activities, Stuff and our room. This was our second time here and i knew we had to come back because i could forget their delicious biltong soup. This time their oxtail stole my heart. I miss seeing Tim around, he took us on the bush tour last time in 2021, loved the guy that did ours this time as well. You dont even have to look for the stuff, they not in your face but always there making everything so seamless. They respect service

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    9.0
    Dawsons adventure
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    First night there was no hot water, no wi-fi in the rooms.

    The food was delicious and the hiking trail was challenging. We also has a mid day ride on the quads which was very exceptional. Staff was very friendly and helpfull. They lit up the indoor fireplace every night which made the room nice and warm.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have liked Wi-Fi in the rooms

    Thoroughly impressed with Dawson’s- excellent value for money. The food in particular was excellent, and the beds were exceptionally comfortable. Additional activities and drinks here are very reasonably priced. Staff friendly and courteous

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    10
    Precious Dawsons rare gem.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I couldn't stay longer. 😂

    Traveling is amazing but.... Traveling on your birthday is special and if you travel to the right place then it's priceless. Dawsons is the gift that keeps giving nothing short of amazing. The pictures honestly don't capture the beauty of this place and the warm hearts that brings life to this amazing farm. I had the pleasure of spending my birthday with the amazing Dawsons family Zaph, Diana, Msoni, Nari, Jerry and team. When they say it's the people that make the place, I indeed lived it during my stay the service, the engagement, they were amazing. Dawson's farm offers more and more, like animals roaming freely in the farm it's definitely a must visit. It is very clean and we'll kept. Definitely a yes from me.💯

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2023

    10
    Beautiful getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Wi-Fi in the rooms and bad connection in the rest of the property - perfect for a getaway but bad if you need to be in contact with anyone.

    Beautiful rooms and service, food included is delicious and you get so much. Beautiful grounds, pool, and walk to a waterfall.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tranquility and the environment

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2023

    10
    I’ll be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wooden bridge over the pool is an eye-sore. takes away from the original charm of the classic design and architecture. just my opinion.

    We stayed at 14 places over 4 weeks on our trip to South Africa. This was my favourite and probably the only place I would go out of my way to stay at again. The buildings and grounds surprised me because they are even more stunning than the photos. The value is unmatched. We stayed at places that were 3x the cost of Dawson’s and not even half as nice. Most notably, the staff are incredible. Most high-end places will have super nice and polite staff. What struck us about Dawson’s was that the kindness and service was sincere and genuine. The staff care about their work and take pride in making your stay memorable. Our dinner was outstanding and the wine list was exceptionally well put together. I wish I could have stayed a week.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

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

    It was all good

    Tranquility of location and breakfast was amazing on the outside patio listening to the water feature

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2023

    10
    A perfect Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing not to like

    Hidden Gem!

    Stayed in March 2023

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