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Reviews of Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge

R516 Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, 0480 Bela-Bela, South Africa

#23 of 31 hotels in Bela-Bela

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Review score

Based on 388 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Imperfectly nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tree at parking wasn't trimmed properly so branches repeatedly hit my car. One light switch/the fan wasn't working. The power in the unit kept tripping so we got back from adventures to find a warmish fridge.

    Convenient location. Fast cleaning services. Nice sitting outside. Easy key storing.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I couldnt do 4 gamedrives in a day.

    The gamedrives and food and spa.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    WILL BE BACK
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    CROWDEDNESS,BUT IT WAS EASTER WEEKEND

    WAS AT THE RESTURANT ALL GOOD

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    7.0
    Would have liked to have seen the Lions, but we weren't aware there was only specific days to view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The dishes weren't washed properly from previous person's stay, there was also no mop to use as I messed some coldrink on the floor and wanted clean it, but wasn't able to. There were a lot of items missing from the inventory list, the safe box code for the keys opens before the full code has been entered. These are minor things and didn't affect our stay at all.

    The room was comfortable, everything was in working order, we had no issues with our booking, entry to the reserve was easy, welcoming and efficient.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    8.0
    Room for improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The boma area for 257A Peace is awkwardly situated compared to all the other units. No pathwatly to boma. And unkept around boma area

    The chalet was nice and clean and very practical for 2 people.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The path way to the braai/boma area was overgrown with weed and lots of rubbish. That however was a reflection on the cleaning/managing company and not the owner. I suspect the cleaner helped herself to our refreshments as her sobriety level went from 10 to 2 in a couple of hours. She also removed damaged items and it wasn't returned by the time we left. The patio area was only cleaned on request. There was no broom else I could've done it myself.

    The unit was nice with a huge king-size bed and large shower. The aircon definitely helped with extreme heat wave we had while there. The owner was extremely accommodating.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Its a self catering unit that does not make provision for cooking during load shedding, i.e gas cooker & emergency lighting not working

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dstv was not working first day when I wanted watch the Bafana Bafana game, but happily it was fixed the next day,

    The nature display

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    9.0
    Honeymoon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were ants falling from the grass to our bed but overall it was nice

    Every other things

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately no WiFi and that was not convenient for Overseas visitors.The central fan could not be reached ,temperature was really hot and air-conditioning was not great. Unfortunately had loadshedding so this added to high temperature.

    Quaint Chalets, Ideal for a short vacation from Johannesburg. Had the most excellent experience with the Elephabts ,Warthog, birds.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    All the extra activities

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    7.0
    Situation was quiet suited for relaxation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You indicated that we should not make up the bed nor wash kitchen utensils. I think that should be applicable when we check out.

    Facility was befitting relaxation

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was not properly cleaned when we got there.

    The game drive was perfect the Ranger Mr Connor was very informative and friendly

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    7.0
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The frogs roaming around when it was raining :(

    The entertainment side was the best for the kids .

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location with some peace and quiet.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot pool was not clean.and well mantained

    The peacefulness

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    None

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unit had some dust, looks like it was cleans couple of days ago.

    Quiet

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wifi Place very confusing, hard to navigate

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lady who was suppose to clean for us,she kept on reminding us that it's Sunday she's knocking off Early she just washed dishes,n make the bed she didn't clean😏

    The game drive, animals all over the premises makes the place special.i won't mind coming back.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Far from most attractions, activities and animals.

    Well equipped facilities

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If they can put more effort in cleaning the apartment, spiderswebs on the corners and dishes not being washed clean.

    The Environment was great. Having animals moving around was cool. We received a warm welcome from the kudus. Just after entering the unit, there they were standing on our doorstep. It was so cool.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    9.0
    It's was a lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The standard of the rooms cleaning services can do with some improvement

    The place is very peaceful, and all the animal roaming around, the game drive was lovely and the ranger was very entertaining

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    8.0
    Romantic Getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The accommodation was amazing and just enough for us two. The only thing I didn't like was the lack of animal life in the environment. We weren't able to see the elephants and every second animal we saw was a warthog.

    The accommodation was honestly amazing and comfortable. We had an amazing trip. The hearts on the bed were also the cutest, the unit had a variety of everything we could possibly need. It really was just the best

    Stayed in September 2023

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