Mabalingwe Nature Reserve Bela Bela, 0480 Bela-Bela, South Africa
#9 of 31 hotels in Bela-Bela
Guests' ChoiceBased on 532 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
7.8
Facilities
9.0
Staff
8.7
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
5.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 4 June 2023
Robyn
South AfricaBooked in for our honeymoon, and it was magical 😍 We loved the outdoor shower and the amount of privacy we had all in all. There's a restaurant, heated pool, sauna just 7ks away. Highly recommend seeing the predator feeding(every Wednesday and Sunday).
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 23 May 2023
Tonderai
South AfricaThey should keep firewood or coal in the property & include it in the cost of stay.
Love the buildings and finishes. Morden yet in the bush
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Abavee
South AfricaNone
Everything
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 21 May 2023
Vumile
South AfricaNothing
The chalet, pool and the view 😊
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 20 May 2023
Thabo
South AfricaThe non-tar road up to the lodge 😭 and we werent aware of how far it is from the main gate.
The scenery, it’s a perfect getaway from the noise in the city
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 10 May 2023
Phuti
South AfricaThey could offer meal packs, and morning biscuits. or delivery service from the restaurant.
Privacy
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 6 May 2023
Sheila
South AfricaWhat we loved the most was the views and scenary, the pictures are amazing but when we were physically at the place, it was more than what we expected. The place exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this place for anyone who would like to be around nature and just unwind. This place was amazing, 💯 star rate
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 April 2023
Khathola
South AfricaThe road to get to Kuwisa once inside Mabalingwe
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Tshepiso
South AfricaThe bumpy road to the lodge, the Wi-Fi was not connecting, there was no full length mirror
The place is quite and private, Rosina was very helpful and friendly
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 14 April 2023
Ompha
South AfricaThe pool view is so breathtaking
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Masape
South AfricaNothing
It was self catering, the location was beutiful
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Khaba
South AfricaIt was quiet and romantic. very good for piece of mind and peace
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Niri
South AfricaThe spiders nest under the thatch roof in the room needs to be removed.
Great location
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 3 April 2023
April
South Africaeverything was perfect, can’t complain at all.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 27 March 2023
Vuyo
South AfricaThe gravel road to get there really does need a High clearance vehicle as they advised.
This place is truly a hidden gem! Its tucked away and gives such peace of mind. A perfect place to disconnect and unwind!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 26 March 2023
Mpho
South Africathe only issue we had was the 28 min gravel road that led to the main gate of mabalingwe(when we called the number on the board the lady said Kuwisa was not part of their units). The number for the booking went unanswered from 3:30 and we only got access to the premises after 7pm with the help of Lorraine. We traveled the gravel road further up thinking we where lost but in actual fact where at the right gate just the 2nd gate and not main one. That honestly left a bitter taste in the mouth. Lastly there where a few spider webs all around the coners of the room. Oh lastly please invest in a generator or inverter for loadsheding,it gets really dark there😁
Everything about the place is amazing,the staff,the unit was beyond beautiful. Thank you so much
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 24 March 2023
Sonto
South AfricaI feel they could do more to improve their roads or even offer shuttle service to go to other activities
The place is nice and clean
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 21 March 2023
Tsholofelo
South Africai wish the told us about R516 road before the day of arrival. the gravel road is daunting.
beautiful, clean, quiet
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Tonds
South AfricaCommunication between host can be improved.
Nature
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 16 March 2023
Zuko
South Africatranquility
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 15 March 2023
Shadolly
South AfricaThe comfortability,, not talking about the bathroom ,, it takes it all,,and the pool especially at night..
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 14 March 2023
Mareli
South AfricaThe bed was a little uncomfortable
The view from the room was awesome
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 9 March 2023
Geyser
South AfricaIt was ABSOLUTELY stunning ! What an awesome weekend. It is such an ideal place for a weekend breakaway. Would definitely recommend this to anyone!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 2 March 2023
Nomthandazo
South AfricaBeautiful place, peaceful and clean.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 1 March 2023
Ashley
South AfricaFirstly the drainage and plumbing here is bad we’d wash dishes in the sink and the water wouldn’t go down instead it would flood the sink ..the outside shower is just as bad.
everything about this lodge is exceptionally well ..it’s much prettier than what they show ..a very spacious house and serene environment..staff is very friendly
Stayed in February 2023
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