Farm Saaidam, 8750 Hopetown, South Africa
#1 of 6 hotels in Hopetown
Guests' ChoiceBased on 55 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
8.3
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Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Zacharias
South AfricaGravel road
Friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Hally
South AfricaAll good. No complaints.
Wonderful, friendly, helpful staff. Fantastic chef - best meal I have had in a long while. Great location and excellent facilities. Great walks and I am certain the fishing is excellent too (will be geared up next time around).
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Linky
South AfricaNothing
They packed a breakfast for me to take on the road.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Rhyn
South AfricaWas not told of the gate so was not sure what to do when I got there.
Breakfast was good and the view was awesome. I enjoyed it.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Wynand
South AfricaNothing
The sound of the rapids in the Gariep river constantly remonding one of its presence
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Belinda
South AfricaOver it all
Gorgeous setting and lovely people. Great food!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Louis
South AfricaLocation
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Bev
South AfricaLoved everything
Loved my stay at Gkhui Gkhui. Hidden gem on the Orange River in the Karoo. Food was delicious. Great setting. Beautiful views. Super friendly staff and fellow guests. Lovely rooms. Loved my 1st fly fishing experience. Great fun. Many thanks everyone ! 🌈
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Wayne
South Africagreat hosts and staff, with Christian values, a beautiful location, fantastic food and service all round
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Mphaki
South AfricaThe Fridge in room, the temperatures are not well( too low for beverages)
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Johannes
South AfricaSecure Parking
Dinner and breakfast excellent
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Charl
South AfricaNothing
The surroundings was magnificent. I will be able to stay on this beautiful farm permanently. The buildings was super neat and designed to fit into the surroundings. Beautiful views of the Orange river. The food was super nice. Room was well appointed and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 May 2023
Carol
South AfricaThe staff were fantastic, the rooms are beautiful and very private.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Christopher
South AfricaAll good.
Great food, comfortable bed, private modern room.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 17 January 2023
Larry
South AfricaPotholes on the road from Hopetown, not Gkui's fault.
Stunning setting over the Orange River, clean and well appointed chalets, excellent service, good food.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2022
Petrus
South AfricaLoved the location and site next to the river
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 23 December 2022
Robinson
South AfricaThe map on Booking.com shows the property about 500m from the junction of the N12 and R369 (Hopetown to Orania). Actually the well sign-posted turn-off to the property is on the R369 at 21km from the N12 on the left if travelling from Hopetown towards Orania, and then there is still 8km of good dirt road to reach the lodge on the Northern Cape bank of the Orange River. The position is correct on the Gkhui Gkhui website. But beware of Google directions: e.g. Bloemfontein to Gkhui Gkhui leaves you on the wrong Free State side of the river (with no bridge!). The nearest bridges across the Orange River are at Hopetown and Orania. There is a lack of signage on the dirt road after turning off the R369. A manual sliding gate across this dirt road (no signage in December 2022) allows entrance to the property but there is no chance of missing the gate. Then follow the main dirt road to the Lodge - keep left at the first fork in the road, then follow the road. No more gates!
Spectacular deck overlooking the Orange River. Interesting bird life & riverine vegetation. Very technical mountain bike trails.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 13 December 2022
Louis
South AfricaThe road and route without clear directions The fact that in was charged for coffee and water!11
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 13 September 2022
Dianne
South AfricaDinner was awesome and staff so friendly and helpful 😀
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 9 September 2022
Stephanie
South AfricaNothing to report.
We enjoyed the privacy of the rooms, excellent service and meals. This place is really highly recommended.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 22 August 2022
Brenda
South Africaweather
The river
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 14 August 2022
Philip
South AfricaCannot think of anything really
Location, Heidi and David in attendance as well as the food. Very relaxed atmosphere and nothing is too much trouble
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 12 July 2022
Yolanda
South Africacomfotable and relaxing
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 26 June 2022
Franz
South Africawell layed out. spectacular view.
Stayed in June 2022
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