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Reviews of Driftwood Chalets

56 Lobotes Road, 4492 Tugela Mouth, South Africa

#4 of 6 hotels in Tugela Mouth

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Review score

Based on 54 apartment reviews

7.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    7.6

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    7.0
    It was a good short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sea was dirty

    Walking along the beach in the morning and evening

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    7.0
    We enjoyed the stay. It was a good experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. The main gate operated manually, A risk factor when entering or exiting the premise after hours. 2. At night, an intruder can easily gain entry into the property via the unlocked main gate. 3. It was very difficult to access the beach gate lock, from the outside, due to the positioning of the lock. 4. On our last night, and possibly due to the rain, the power to the unit tripped off and could not be put back on. 5, The roof above the bed was leaking to an extent that we had to move the bed.

    We liked the view and the establishment itself

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    7.0
    Spectacular views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No towels were supplied There were no restaurants open in the vicinity

    The view was spectacular. A spacious unit, with a gate on the property to the lagoon

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    8.0
    Beach Buddies Outing.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet facilities. The shower facilities. Not sufficient for 10 people to share. No cleaning service.

    The atmosphere. The closeness to the lagoon. The freedom of the open.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Comfort Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Insufficient kitchen utensils

    Proximity to the beach

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    6.0
    Great area to recoup from the city life
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Chalet
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The one bed was on top of a brick. It will be nice if they put a curtain in the kitchen.

    The view of the beach was magnificent. The quietness was amazing. The owner was helpful. Gave extra blankets for the cold night

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    8.0
    It is good environment, clean and happy to be around it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dish washing soap was not provided.

    Environment is cool. Close to the beach. There was No noise.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    4.0
    Frustrating
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to wait an hour after check in as the property was not ready. Toilet was broken on arrival. It was “fixed” but still did not work properly and they did not come back to fix same. With 6 adults and 4 kids in the house it was hugely inconvenient. The shower is terribly small and the water hits the opposite wall. The shower head is non adjustable and you therefore cannot rinse. Child was bitten by bed bugs after sleeping on the couch.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    4.0
    Noisy neighbours spoiled the tranquility
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. Dirty beach (loads of plastic and other garbage between dry sticks). 2. We stayed in Boat House 2 over Easter weekend, shower is missing one door so water is splashing onto the bathroom floor, shower head is broken, dirty lace in the kitchen with hundreds of little fruit flies, very old and rusted fan in the living room only, no cupboards in the master bedroom (just side table, dresser with broken chair), cracked screen TV (so not really possible to watch anything although there is a DSTV), no toilet paper, no tin opener or wine opener, fridge old and freezer is very slow (small plastic bottle of water did not freeze over the night) 3. We unfortunately had neighbours in Boat House 1 with huge speaker, playing loud music till late hours of the night. Owners asked them to play it inside, which they ignored. They were ill mannered, selfish and could not appreciate nature at all. 4. Beach is for walking only, no swimming 5. Very neglected and half broken pool table, not for those who can play well. Bar area is just a packed and dirty storage of all things that do not work.

    Beautiful view from the top of the property (only from the Fisherman House, Main House and flats, NOT from the Boat Houses). It has potential to be tranquil and relaxing, we just could not experience that. Short distance to the beach for walks. Good wifi.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beautiful views

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    1.0
    Bad experience our mood was completely changed because of the host
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was giving us a attitude, she’s racist and sour , she has no respect to us, definitely we won’t come back

    Location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful views of the Tugela River and the sea

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV wasn't playing and the owner just didn't care. There's no Iron in the rooms, you will have to wait for other people to finish so that you can press your clothes.

    The view is really good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    2.0
    The chalet is not in a good condition , no bath towels, no no dishwashing liquid and swaps.
    • Family with young children
    • Family Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that the booking didnt say anything about cleaning fee and breakage fee. I made booking for 2 bedroom paying for a chalet per night, now after i left am being told i was suppose to pay for a number people, which was not specified on the booking. I am very disappointed

    The location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Comfort Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell of dogs in the chalet we were booked in, pillows were not enough, no bath towel. There were no cleaning materials simple thing like a mop, proper induction on the place or even written down instructions on how to use their gas stove. Fridge was not working only the freezer was working, that not so friendly goat, while Tesa's husband was rude and watching that goat come to the Chalets, Pool was not clean, poor quality of the toilet paper. The gate is a problem when you have to physically open it and it's not safe when driving at night and those dogs barking

    The location is very good

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice place for a getaway...

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The goat lol not the most friendliness but I would go again n again

    We stayed at eagles nest a 2 sleeper , spectacular views , budget friendly, on the beach/mouth .

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    10
    Vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They ddnt allow us to make 1 booking for 4 ppl

    Pool nd the house

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2023

    1.0
    Very disappointing would not go back or recommend to anyone , the host was extremely unfriendly
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We did not have breakfast included , including the goat was not friendly at all, was very misleading to the pictures shown , we were given a different chalet compared to booked , would definitely not visit again , was not explained how to use stoves ao my family an I could not have breakfast neither did we get your check out time , so the host walked in while we litterally still bathing and changing and started to take out all bedding’s and keep saying it’s time to go , wouldn’t recommend again

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Comfort Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

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