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Reviews of Kingfisher Lakeside Retreat

70 Benbow Avenue, 4275 Trafalgar, South Africa

#1 of 6 hotels in Trafalgar

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 118 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent - Kingfisher
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful setting close to the beach. Very clean and neat with hotel quality linen and comfortable beds. Friendly and helpful hosts. Loved my stay and I'm returning for a longer stay soon

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    Nature with good WiFi!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent - Falcon
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I liked everything. But be warned if you don't like nature - frogs, insects, birds, monkeys, trees, slugs, snails, snakes - then this is not for you.

    It was a great breakaway for me and my son. If ever you feel like a 'Robinson Crusoe' vibe then this place will tick all the boxes. We enjoyed the deck overlooking the stream and the ability to cook outside. We also enjoyed the proximity to the sea and one has the whole length of the coast to explore at leisure. Best of all, and this was quite a surprise for me, was the internet connectivity. I would have loved to have spent a few days working from there with connectivity like that. We were warned about the noisy frogs, but we loved this symphony at night. Actually as we now live in the Netherlands looking for natural sounds to stream is the closest we can get to the real thing. So, definitely best experienced for real!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent - Kingfisher
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The draping in the tent and the wooden floors smelt a bit musky, which affected my sinuses a bit . A few essential touches would have made the experience even more great, like a bin and mirror in the room, as well as someone to refresh the rooms

    Loved the outdoor experience. The sound of the ocean combined with the lush vegetation all around was amazing . The outdoor shower and toilet created a realistic camping feel . Not forgetting a few glimpses of the cute buck that popped up in the morning . The managers were extremely helpful and courteous

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    Truly a retreat.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent - Weaver
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely spectacular place. We loved every bit of it. Clean. Well stocked. The bed is so comfy I could sleep for days. Staff are very friendly. Truly a retreat. Will come back again, Lord willing.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    10
    Magical stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fisheagle Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Tranquility, Neatness, the managers Peter and Chere were awesome. When I contacted them to confirm payment, the owner call me by my name. We extended our stay by 2 nights and they made certain to accommodate us. Love it there, will definitely go back.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    8.0
    Was beyond what I needed for my time off everything and to get some work done
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent - Weaver
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The setting in the modern camping tent was lovely, and the private beach was the cherry on top.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    9.0
    Was AMAZING And Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent - Weaver
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Bugs

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent - Wagtail
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What a unique experience! Excellent hosts. extremely comfortable bed, incredible beach. I loved sleeping to the orchestra of frogs. The private pool was fantastic. I will be back!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    8.0
    A very special place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent - Wagtail
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit of a trek to the beach!!!

    The accommodation was perfect, little plunge pool superb. Facilities perfect

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    10
    Glamping in comfort and style
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent - Wagtail
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I personally love nature. However, the frogs are very loud at night, and the tent flaps in the wind. This can become irritating. Fortunately, ear plugs are supplied. This comes with the territory, and you are reminded that you are essentially "camping" after all. Embrace the experience, and you won't want to leave.

    I absolutely loved the setting of the glamping tent. The grounds are beautiful, lush, and tropical with lawns and ponds. I appreciated the comfortable bed and private splash pool on the deck. The kitchen is well equipped, and the bathroom has a shower and slipper bath. The night sounds are spectacular! Best of all, no loadshedding as the units are off-the-grid!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    9.0
    Tent weaver
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent - Weaver
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing everything was perfect

    Tent, atmosphere , sea breeze ,outdoor shower

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    8.0
    Great glamping experience with beach as their backyard.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent - Falcon
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I know it's glamping but it would be nice to get fresh towels every second day, especially with rainy weather as towels don't dry. Also a place to empty bins if trash fills quickly.

    The glamping experience was great, if you are an outdoor lover you will enjoy this. Being out in nature with sea waves, breeze and all sorts of night sounds was just something else. Staff were super friendly and accommodated our late checkin after informing us that they had availability for one extra night.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent - Weaver
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    .

    The place is exceptionally beautiful, great experience was had...The host was friendly and very helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    10
    If you looking for a family get away this is the place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent - Wagtail
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is well kept very neat. Very peaceful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    10
    Best place to stay by far on the South Coast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent - Weaver
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all, everything was wonderful

    The units are spotless and so tastefully done. Very comfortable and the owners are wonderful people, incredibly helpful and so accommodation. By far the best place to stay on the south coast!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent - Weaver
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Floor boards require maintenance and let a lot of cold air through the tent

    Beach access is close to the facilities and the outdoor shower is spacious

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent - Wagtail
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was perfect and I’m definitely gonna go back in summer.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent - Weaver
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not applicable

    Kingfisher Lakeside Retreat was a perfect family getaway. It was an absolutely beautiful glamping experience with everything we needed.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2023

    10
    Beautiful relaxing resort
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent - Kingfisher
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    everything

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2023

    9.0
    True glamping and right near the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent - Kingfisher
    • Stayed 2 nights

    More lighting in the tent during loadshedding, zips on side windows to be serviced so they are operational and the dirt road to be upgraded with cement tracks or soemthing as it is very dangerous in a non 4x4 when there have been heavy rains.

    Being in nature, comfort, close to the beach, private, complimentary breakfast voucher

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent - Weaver
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved everything.

    So much attention to detail & quality utensils.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent - Kingfisher
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect. Fia and Fanie were the best hosts and provided everything we needed and were very friendly.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent - Weaver
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lovely setting with friendly hosts.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Fisheagle Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location was fantastic and the Fia and Fanie were very welcoming seeing to any needs that we had straight away.

    Stayed in February 2023

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