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Reviews of Dieu Donnee River Lodge 3 stars

Umhlangamkulu Drive, Lot 1047, 4240 Port Shepstone, South Africa

#4 of 8 B&Bs and Inns in Port Shepstone

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 33 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    my room was hot wished it had aircon

    the views were superb and the owner was like a mother to us felt at home..😄😄😄😄

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    8.0
    excellent stay and memorable experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    all was as expected

    excellent location and very receptive hosts

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    10
    Great place to be at, feels like home
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Tranquility and hospitality of the host team

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2023

    10
    Dieu Donnee, a lovely place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check out time was not clear. However we left when we were ready. They really allowed us to relax.

    The owners are lovely and very friendly. They were very accommodating, even to our extra needs. They made our stay fantastic even when we booked last minute. The staff was so friendly and very helpful.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing much

    The picture on the website don't do justice to the beauty of the place .... Loved the garden and pool area..... Loves the clean and accommodating host.. we had alot of request ..but I am glad they could assist

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The friendly hosts. Going out of their way helping. Everything spotless clean. Excellent breakfast. Wood for barbeque. Clean swimmingpool. Paradise environment. A place to relax.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2022

    10
    Wilson and Family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Supper is not offered at this place despite being shown as costing R230-250 per person.

    The hospitality we received was exceptional very friendly owners and staff. Me and my family enjoyed this place and wouldn't mind coming back to this place and recommend others to come and enjoy this nice place. The breakfast was delicious and the waiter knows what she's is doing and very energetic.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2022

    10
    Hosting People is awesome, you are left alone to do your thing and no loud music with any disturbanc
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cheese grillers

    breakfast was fabulous!! To your room direct

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2022

    9.0
    Our stay at the resort was very relaxing and peaceful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower head needs to be a little higher. Especially for taller people. The road leading to the resort needs some improvement.

    No breakfast purchased Location was good.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms are very close together so privacy is not guaranteed. WiFi also wasn’t free, and service in the area isn’t the best.

    The staff was polite and kind. Clean facilities and quiet surroundings.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2022

    9.0
    Very satisfied guest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The WiFi usage was limited during the first few days of our stay and was then completely unavailable the remainder of our trip.

    I would definitely stay here again. The location is great. Very close to the beach. Very comfortable room - spacious and well stocked. Housekeeping everyday was a delight and everything was clean. Peace and quiet. Great swimming pool. The staff were friendly and polite. Would definitely recommend!!

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2021

    10
    Sorry we never stayed longer
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    The owners were extremely friendly and accommodating. All our needs were easily arranged and sorted out. Their knowledge of the area was excellent.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2021

    10
    Very peaceful and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great breakfast, very peaceful environment. Beautiful bird singing

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2021

    10
    Felt like home!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    After being let down on my previous booking, I had to find an alternative at 7pm also note that I was travelling with a toddler! The hosts at Dieu-Donnee were so welcoming. It was almost as if we had arrived to a relatives home. We were so comfortable and had a good night's rest. It is located in a peaceful area.

    Stayed in April 2021

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    3.0
    Bad value for money, terrible hosts. There are much better options out there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed in the Burgundy suite. Honestly we were disappointed with our stay. 1. Overpriced, bad value for money. One can easily get better value for half the price - that has been our experience at least. 2. The website and the display of the establishment on Booking.com was misleading, displaying pictures of a common room which we were denied access to and advertising of laundry services that were apparently not offered. No genuine 24 hour reception - we got woken by guests in early hours because reception wasn't there. 3. Creepy - we were locked in our rooms without any prior communication that hosts would do so. We had access to another entrance but it would have been nice if the hosts told us they were going to lock the inside door - some serious "get out" vibes. 4. the facilities were old and cheap (e.g. the microwave), there were no plugs to charge our phones except in the kitchen making for a hazardous concoction of electronics and water, the toilet seat was broken, the shower head very low (at eye level), and the fridge had a fishy stink.   5. We could hear everything in the room. While being denied access to lounge (common area), we were subjugated to the noise of the personal life of the host such as the clunking of dishes and conversations in the morning. It felt like the personal life of the host, was imposed on the guest - not a good mix in the hotel industry. We tried to raise these issues both verbally and by email but this proved a fruitless exercise. Instead we were met with condescension, going as far as falsely implying that we had broken the toilet seat. My recommendation is that the hosts/ owners align the price to the value - we should have paid half of what we were charged.

    Located near a nice rock pool and beach (15 min walk) - the area has nice nature. Pool good Pretty garden Comfortable bed

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2022

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