R516 Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, 0480 Bela-Bela, South Africa
#23 of 31 hotels in Bela-Bela
Guests' ChoiceBased on 388 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 April 2024
Estian
South AfricaTree 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
Ambrogio
South AfricaThat I couldnt do 4 gamedrives in a day.
The gamedrives and food and spa.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Lans
South AfricaCROWDEDNESS,BUT IT WAS EASTER WEEKEND
WAS AT THE RESTURANT ALL GOOD
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Lisa
South AfricaThe 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
Martens
South AfricaThe 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
Smit
South AfricaThe 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
Pieter
United KingdomIts 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
Happiness
South AfricaDstv 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
Lerato
South AfricaThere 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
Sharron
South AfricaUnfortunately 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
Katie
South AfricaNothing
All the extra activities
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Makhwanya
South AfricaYou 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
Twaa
South AfricaThe 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
Takalani
South AfricaThe frogs roaming around when it was raining :(
The entertainment side was the best for the kids .
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Lunghile
South AfricaGood location with some peace and quiet.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Magda
South AfricaThe hot pool was not clean.and well mantained
The peacefulness
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Diswatha
GermanyNone
None
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Makhubela
South AfricaUnit had some dust, looks like it was cleans couple of days ago.
Quiet
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Rodney
South AfricaNo wifi Place very confusing, hard to navigate
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Refilwe
South AfricaThe 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
Katelyne
South AfricaFar from most attractions, activities and animals.
Well equipped facilities
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Jennifer
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
Kentse
South AfricaThe 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
Elze
South AfricaThe 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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