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Reviews of Mjejane River Lodge

Off N4, 1230 Hectorspruit, South Africa

#12 of 15 hotels in Hectorspruit

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Review score

Based on 168 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    6.0

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  • Reviewed: 3 January 2022

    4.0
    It was not the best but our Ranger December was beyond brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was average a lot of meat not cooked well hard they never catered for people that do not eat a lot of Meat and very oily so below aBersgr. Housekeeping needs to improve below abetsgey

    Breakfast was okay

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2022

    10
    4.5/5
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The humidity, which is something they can't change.

    The staff was very helpful and one of best services I've received and experienced.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2022

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Place is oversold. Rooms were not thoroughly cleaned. The kept preparing a buffet sighting they were fully booked. The oil tasted re-used. Pool was dirty. Hotel staff seem unhappy and disgruntled. Spider webs were the order of every corner and eating area. Game drive was monotonous just following the other game drivers no experience of the wild just felt like viewing animals that previously were tamed and kept in a zoo. The water kept going cold and hot water would spontaneously come out and burn you. The two singe beds were uneven and left us with a backache

    Honestly not much to like. Just that the road is well maintained and place is not far from highway

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2021

    10
    An overall excellent experience with all that is needed for some down time in the African bush.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing views over the Crocodile River. Incredible staff, especially the Game Rangers. Great selection of food. Brilliant service levels from the time we arrived to the time we left.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I enjoyed the game drive with December, it was so wonderful. The room was good. It was home away from home

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was to die for 😋. All thanks to Lucky the chef

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2021

    10
    Tranquility at its best.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a tree blocking our river view.

    Tranquility, the calmness and the friendly staff.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2021

    10
    Amazing place near Kruger
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything! We have never been so well welcomed in any hotel/lodge in our entire life. From the first minute to the last it was perfect.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2021

    6.0
    Price doesn’t match quality
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    2 games were included in the price for one night, however we could only do one game drive as the first game drive was at 16:00 and we only checked in at 18:00. For this reason, the times of the game drives should be included in the booking so you know whether you can do both. The place is not well maintained - a tap in our bathroom didn’t work, the balcony door was not opening/closing properly, the bath plug wasn’t working properly and the swimming pool was extremely dirty, overall I think the place needs a bit of tender loving care and I was disappointed that the price does not match the quality. Also the food was included in the room rate, but really disappointing food.

    The morning game drive was awesome. The location is really lovely overlooking a riverbank.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2021

    10
    Lovely stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    STUNNING location, lovely staff, comfortable room and delicious food! No complaints!

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I waited for half an hour at the gate to get a code to enter After a long drive it was not the best first impression The rooms definitely below average for a game lodge The dinners were not up to scratch

    The position is perfect The staff were very pleasant

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the brandy selection

    the view

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2021

    10
    river lodge review
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    hospitality, awesome friendly staff, meals were exceptional

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2021

    5.0
    It’s a full 360 experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The quality of the build of the rooms needs attention. Chipped Paint, scuffed furniture and water consistency is poor (hot and cold). Mattresses uncomfortable. Messed my check in , manager was Not accommodating until I approached him the next day. His staff don’t respect him. He is out of sight when there are problems but he is very visible when meals are served (he eats well). The stocking of alcohol and drinks was poor.

    The game viewing and the staff who looked After us on the game drive and in the restaurant rescued what may have been a regrettable trip. The chef is an amazing baker, great cook. Think he needs more quality ingredients but he did excellently with what he had.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was very friendly and welcoming,the food was amazing,our room was great and the place was very beautiful

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food

    The location and stuff were amazing , if you want a great game drive ask for December, amazing personality

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The money we paid didn’t match the cleanliness. The lodge needs to improve on its cleaning skills.

    The service was exceptional; the food was perfect, the staff was friendly and we had a great time with the tour guide Mr December.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2021

    10
    Excellent service with staff that go the extra mile
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room we stayed in had a water pump that went off the whole night which was not ideal

    The property location is stunning and the drive in is wonderful - the staff were great hospitable and very friendly - they also went the extra mile and accommodated all our needs

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2021

    4.0
    Personal review
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The arrangement to enter the facility is done by displaying a QR Code on a mobile phone, which have so many loop holes in the system. Phones are easily damaged, stolen, lost and in some cases, as with us, QR codes did not reach us in time. This caused a delay entering the premises, and a consequent rush to get booked in to our chalet, to be rushed to a high tea, to be rushed to join a inclusive game drive. The schedule or program has never been explained as this would have made a difference to our itinerary if we knew…Back from the game drive we we rushed back to our rooms to prepare for a communal buffet, also not divulged during our booking and the whole experience at dinner was not enjoyable at all. Apart from the fact that I ended up with food poisoning the same night ( not to say it was the fault of the lodge since my wife and I enjoyed the same food and she was fine ) the whole experience was rushed and could not be enjoyed as envisaged. We skipped the morning game drive, skipped breakfast and rushed myself to the Mallelane mall pharmacy to medicate my condition. There are various construction vehicles rushing around from the park entrance towards the lodge location where other lodges and private villas are being constructed, which also dampened the personal game watching experience. I will not be returning or recommending this based on my own personal experience.

    Location next to the river was awesome. The ranger is knowledgeable and shared information on the game drive and kept the game drive interesting.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2021

    6.0
    Although the quality of our visit was high it did not meet our expectations considering the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Food and it's presentation was disappointing.

    Magical Location, great game drives!

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2021

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bath in the bathroom leaked water and the ceiling in the toilet is full of mould and water marks.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2021

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No TV in the rooms and the attitude of one of the managers.

    The set up was great

    Stayed in April 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very comfortable beds, game drives

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2021

    9.0
    Fantastic value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very good location

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no TV in our room

    Everything was exceptional

    Stayed in September 2021

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