Ilala Weavers 1 Ngweni Road, 3960 Hluhluwe, South Africa
#7 of 14 Holiday rentals in Hluhluwe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 307 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.2
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 16 July 2021
Herman
South AfricaWifi signal only one or two bars at some units, but great reception at restaurant area
Convenience restaurant on property with very friendly staff and great food and service. The hosts, Graig and Jacqui are very friendly and makes you feel right at home. The walk through the game park to the dam is a beautiful experience.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 21 June 2021
Zelda
South AfricaThe host was not contactable one night when there was suddenly no water, we had to find a security guard who managed to sort things out for us
Units were cleaned daily, dishes were washed. Free wi-fi was appreciated. They also supplied free charcoal and bottled drinking water
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 23 May 2021
Zanie
South AfricaNothing every thing was perfect
Everything
Stayed in May 2021
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Gary
AustraliaFew lights were not working but wasn’t too much of a concern
Very comfortable and homely
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Bashantha
United KingdomI think the comfort could be better very outdated cleanliness was not up to standard
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Deborah
South AfricaMaintenance needs attention, cracks in walls and mould stains in showers. Unit was clean but looks a bit rundown in places. Grass in front of unit was too long. We asked for the jacuzzi to be filled but the water smelled terrible so we were unable to use it.
The location is good, easy access to the Hluhluwe/Imfolozi Park. Great to have shop, restaurant, weavers and brewery and nature walk nearby. The unit was well appointed and clean to a degree. Appreciated the firelighters, firewood, tea/coffee station, insect spray and fresh water bottle.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Pallgoonam
South AfricaPool needs upgrade and upkeep
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Hopewell
South AfricaI've rescheduled our stay from 14-15 October to 18&19 November, when we arrive there, the cottage was taken by someone else, yet I've contacted the manager of the cottages, and I also received an email confirming my dates. Very very disappointed.
None
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Julius
South AfricaEverything about it
Not even a single thing
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 April 2023
Shawn
CanadaThe cottage needs a really good cleaning. There are are spider webs on the ceiling, dirt in the corners, the fridge wasn't clean, and so on. Felt really grimy. Could use some updating. No wifi in the cottage!!!
The cottage was a good size, well stocked kitchen, two good bedrooms with comfy beds. Lovely view out the back with a ice little deck. Lots of parking and a nice little restaurant/brew pub on site.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Jenisha
South AfricaUpon arrival at the lodge one of the beds were undone, there were spiders and spiders webs on the ceiling above the main bed, as well as on the bed rest. The corners of the room were not swept either. We requested for someone to come clean up. After an hour of waiting the most rude, and unfriendly lady arrived, she had told us we arrived early so she didn't finish with the lodge. Surely if she didn't finish we would have STILL found her cleaning up on arrival, we were only early by 15 minutes or so. She proceeded to dust the spiders and the webs onto the bed, then she just left it like that spiders and things on the bed. Then she said she's done. I was happy to see her leave because her attitude stank. I was so exhausted from 5 hours of travel i didnt want to kick up a fuss further. We couldn't even use the kettle it was absolutely filthy on the inside. The next day the floors were not swept nor surfaces wiped or dusted when we got back from the Hluhluwe game reserve I did it myself. When we had a braai we discovered the braai area not cleaned out. Unfortunately it is people like this with a dont care attitude that gives a good place a bad name sadly
This place is so relaxing and comfortable it has a sort of rustic atmosphere feel, with family-friendly amenities. It is definitely worth the experience. It is ideally situated as it allows easy access to the towns features: shops, garages, nature reserves, etc We received a warm welcome from the lovely receptionist, who was extremely friendly.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 9 March 2023
Maria
South AfricaPrivacy
Accomodation it's self and in environment
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 27 February 2023
Martie
South AfricaThe mattress was rock hard the pillows felt like rubber and the shower was terrible. I Had to try shower in droplets of water.
The cottage was fine beautiful viewabd everything you need but...
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 30 January 2023
Xolani
South AfricaThey must get pestisite for ants
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 15 January 2023
Nell
South AfricaFirst off your rules clearly state on your or booking.coms website that between 21h00 and 7h00 there should be no noise. Well that did not happen. At about 9h00 or 9h30 one hell of a noisy party started with people shouting louder than the music for what seemed like days. Second off we were in no 3 the people in 1 and 2 were really loud! Then the loadshedding and the fact that you have no generator for the cottages. We had loadshedding 3 times a day for 4 hours at a time. You do not stipulate on your site that you do not have generators for cottages. We were more without power than on and could not keep anything fresh in the fridge. We were looking forward to a nice weekend away from our hectic life and it turned out to be a disappointment.
The Cottage was stunning. Comfortable beds clean and tidy. Bathroom shower toilet top notch. Your restaurant staff is friendly and helpful. Your receptionist is perfect!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2022
Terry
South AfricaI did not like the bathrooms, the uncomfortable furniture, the old bedding, the 1 ply half used toilet rolls, the spa bath that is stuffed, the cleanliness of the place and nor the ant hills in the lounge..Very disappointed, left a day early..
The nearby restaurant and standby generator so load shedding didn't effect us.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 20 October 2022
Hlengiwe
South AfricaThe bed was hard The room smells cigarettes
Quietness Amenities Cleanliness
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 11 July 2022
Beryl
South AfricaThis review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: 1 June 2022
Anton
South AfricaThe bed was hard and uncomfortable.
Lovely location, and friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 15 December 2021
Juliah
South AfricaI didn't like the fact that my booking fee was increased at the last minute and i felt we were unfairly charged
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 23 August 2021
Christina
South AfricaThe unit was not very clean. The shower floor was unclean. Cobwebs in the lamps. Sections of the floor were dirty. Didnt feel comfortable so washed everything in kitchen before using.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 25 September 2021
Anonymous
South AfricaNothing to comment about
Everything was beautiful,we really loved the braai stand, sitting on the veranda overlooking the fields beautiful 😍 ❤
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 6 June 2021
Anonymous
South AfricaWe loved everything!
We absolutely loved our stay at the Hluhluwe Cottages. The cottage was so neat, cosy and honestly a home away from home! Wifi worked well and we enjoyed hot showers in this chilly climate. Thank you for the amazing hospitality and we will definitely be back again!
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 28 May 2021
Anonymous
South AfricaIts a lovely quiet location jn great grounds. Restaurant and bar is within the gated area so very safe to walk down and home at night.
Stayed in May 2021
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