R516 ROOIBERG ROAD Mabalingwe Game Reserve, 4080 Bela-Bela, South Africa
#31 of 31 hotels in Bela-Bela
Guests' ChoiceBased on 21 hotel reviews
6.3Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Location
6.4
Facilities
6.9
Staff
7.1
Value for money
6.7
Free WiFi
2.5
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Nolundi
South AfricaThe fact we were left stranded for check in.
The location was beautiful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Tshepo
South AfricaCommunication. We struggled to reach the place and spent a lot of fuel going around as the security at the main gate did not want us to enter the main complex. This must be communicated as visitors are held at ransom on arrangements they do not know between the owners and the complex. This was the most annoying experience as this things are not communicated with visitors. There is also no signage to indicate exactly where the location is. One has to look and ask around, which is a big let down on the visitors' part.
Location. It was perfect for our stay as we needed a quiet, secluded location.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 March 2023
Antony
South AfricaGetting to the location was a mission
The place was nice and a breathe of fresh air
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Zito
South AfricaGas bottle empty at start of long weekend.....no water on 2nd night....need to inform people 4×4 needed to access premises.
Unit very clean....pool very clean.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Charmaine
South AfricaRead the reviews, have an SUV and thought it would be fine. Part of the road you really do need 4x4 esp. if it is raining. I found I had to plan a day out or away from the accommodation in the bush due to the time taken to travel and get up earlier to get to the game drives and drive in the dark on unknown roads after dinner at the restaurant. Pool water gave a very strange rash every time climbed out the water. No TV (rainy days) No aircon (hot hot days) one fan to carry from area to area. Very cloak and dagger/ hush-hush about the accommodation’s location which is very strange and suspicious. Still don’t understand why the honest location can’t be disclosed before booking. Very hard to find location even with pin drop cos it doesn’t take you to actual cottage and it’s only sent when you are at the entrance gate …..? Felt a bit like I was in someone else’s space even though no one else was in sight, but I was watched. Thought it needed a shower door.
In the middle of nowhere on the other side of Mabalingwe which is nice to see the other side of the mountain range, very quiet. I always love going to Mabalingwe game reserve and spending time searching for animals, the game drives, relaxing next to the pool and the dinners at the restaurant.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Dane
South AfricaWorst experience of all the trips I have evet had. False advertising. Horrible service. Double booking. Horrible road to get to the accomodation. Worst and rudest hostess I have ever come across. Pathetic. DO NOT book your stay here.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 June 2023
Nathaniel
United StatesAs other reviews noted, it's a 30 minute drive to the reception area, and the last 10 minutes of it is a dirt road - some parts of it are a bit dodgy if you're not in a high rise. Also, the wifi doesn't really reach the apartment; fortunately we had MTN service out there pretty good. Also, actually finding the place wasn't hard, per se, but also wasn't super easy. We never did get a pin to the actual house, so the last 10 minutes on the dirt road was a bit confusing where it actually was. The host gave us directions, but they weren't 100% clear if you've never been there before. And when we finally got to the property gate, there was no one to meet us and another guest had to let us in. So, could definitely improve in the check-in department.
The apartment was nice, clean, and well equipped; overall we had a pleasant stay. You are remote and it takes some work to get there, but if you plan to come and stay at the lodge and not go in and out a lot, or if you don't mind the 30 minute drive to everything, it's a great location.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Ofentse
South AfricaEverything was boring The distance from the shops The road to that lodge its something else. Even a tractor cant use that road
Nothing…..
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 20 February 2023
Sydney
South AfricaRestaurant was far from the accommodation area, probably more than 20minutes drive. The road to the accommodation had no signs ,had to ask people on the way. Please do not go there when it is dark, you will definitely get lost and there is no network signal for GPS.
The restaurant had good food The quietness in the accommodation cleanness of the pool
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2022
Jeanne
South AfricaThe location is terrible and an uncomfortable distance away from the main restaurants and pools, the road to get to the property is bad and if you dont have a high rised vehicle you stand a good chance of damaging your vehicle, this should be indicated on the property info. Power was off for 90% of our stay, even outside of loadshedding times. Excesive amount of moths in the property. No daily cleaning service included as one should expect from a "lodge" stay. No tv and no wifi as indicated.
The staff member that we saw was friendly and we loved the old dog.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 11 December 2022
Michael
South AfricaThere is no reception and things that are on the add like coffee and tea in the room are not available and there is no one to ask or a place to inquire/reception.
There was no breakfast. Actually I regret going there.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 22 November 2022
Francois
Hong KongThe directions to get there once you are in the reserve is very bad.
The peace and quite
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 11 November 2022
Yvonne
South AfricaThe steps was difficult to navigate.
The tranquility was lovely. Beautiful cottage and comfortable living spaces.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Vermaak
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
De
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 April 2023
Jabulani
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 25 March 2023
Gideon
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 10 January 2023
Craukamp
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 1 January 2023
Basetsana
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 4 December 2022
Moshesh
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2022
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