06803 56, Caversham Road, 3270 Balgowan, South Africa
#9 of 19 hotels in Balgowan
Guests' ChoiceBased on 300 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
2.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 9 April 2024
Vera
South AfricaWe liked everything
Beautiful place, peaceful, clean. Very nice breakfast. Would love to stay longer.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Fiona
South AfricaI can not think of anything.
Lovely location. Very close to our wedding venue. Cabins are well equipped and I was so excited to see fresh milk in the little fridge for my tea!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Soraia
South AfricaNo complaints.
Beautiful and peaceful gem. The hosts attention was really nice. The staff always had a smile on their faces. We will come back for sure.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Gerhard
South AfricaThis is not a complaint, but it would be nice if the WiFi could somehow be extended to the cabins. Besides that a most enjoyable stay. Thank you.
The breakfast was fantastic !
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Annelize
South AfricaEverything was amazing. We stayed only one night but all was excellent.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Sharmin
South AfricaEating area unable to be closed off from the elements (was very cold )
Lovely location.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Ian
South AfricaFantastic scenery. Scenic walks. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Lesley
South AfricaWould have like a bigger fridge only because we stayed 4 nights. No real negatives.
The owners were in constant contact to make sure we were comfortable. I would absolutely stay at this lodge again. So peaceful and private. Relaxing stay.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Palesa
South AfricaThere was no pool
The views were amazing
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Irshaad
South AfricaNothing to complain about.
Serene, peaceful, forest escape. If you love nature and forests. the only thing closer to a forest is to go to the amazon with your machete.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Marlene
South AfricaThe bathroom is very outdated and small and could do with an upgrade. The shower water pressure was great though!
Beautiful setting, quiet and tranquil. Lovely big room with comfortable bed, quality linen and towels
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Richard
South AfricaNo WiFi in the room. But everything else was fine.
We had a wedding close by so the location was great. We didn’t have breakfast there as there are so many places nearby . It was very peaceful and comfortable. The views were lovely.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Gericke
South AfricaThat we couldn't stay longer :(
Di our Host was amazing, I booked us into a non-self-catering room which was my error, they gladly moved us into a new unit with self-catering facilities at no extra charge. The rooms are clean and welcoming, the breakfast and staff were amazing, we really enjoyed our stay, the beauty and surroundings is just beautiful, thank you for making our 5 day stay were every cent.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Aristide
South AfricaI would suggest perhaps putting a microwave, a small amount of crockery and cutlery and an additional small table in the smaller rooms so as to allow for easier self-catering.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Thulisile
South AfricaEverything
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Kelsey
South AfricaNoisy neighbours' sound carries right through the wooden walls. Otherwise very peaceful.
Great view across the valley, nice breakfast. Nice to have the walks on the property, but note that some are rather steep, so it can be quite a workout.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Julia
South AfricaNothing, everything was perfection.
I liked everything, the room was so spacious and airey. I especially liked the ceiling to floor windows as they provided an amazing view. The property was gorgeous with lovely short hikes. Many reviews said the roads were bad, but they are just normal dirt roads, no major potholes and we were there after a storm.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Swazie
South AfricaJust didn't know there's so much gravel before getting to the lodge, I would have used a different vehicle.
The peace, it was absolutely peaceful. Communication about loadshedding was sent to me on whatsapp ❤️ their checking in system worked for me because I arrived very late on day 1. Their breakfast was also very good, the lady that was assisting me at breakfast was super friendly
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Newcombe
South AfricaNothing
We loved the tranquility and the view. It is really a lovely place to stay at. Had a bit of a hiccup with the gate but luckily the lady was there quick to get it sorted out
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Louise
South Africanothing
Relaxed and private
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Romilla
South AfricaThe showers were hard to regulate water pressure and temperatures
Location was beautiful and the club house area was a lovely treat, warm and cozy
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Ryan
South AfricaClean, quiet, amazing bird life, staff were excellent and friendly. Everything was as they said it would be, even better. Good views from the room. Just lovely.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Leka
South AfricaAwesome location.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 29 June 2023
Asannda
South AfricaThe nature and the rooms
The breakfast was good, but location is for honey moon
Stayed in June 2023
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