Off N4, 1230 Hectorspruit, South Africa
#12 of 15 hotels in Hectorspruit
Guests' ChoiceBased on 168 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 January 2022
Lourayne
South AfricaThe 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
Thabiso
South AfricaThe 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
Busi03
South AfricaPlace 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
Deran
South AfricaAmazing 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
Tshepiso
South AfricaI 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
Thandeka
South AfricaThe food was to die for 😋. All thanks to Lucky the chef
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 8 December 2021
Tebogo
South AfricaThere was a tree blocking our river view.
Tranquility, the calmness and the friendly staff.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 16 November 2021
Eric
SwitzerlandEverything! 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
Gina
France2 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
Caitlin
South AfricaNothing
STUNNING location, lovely staff, comfortable room and delicious food! No complaints!
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 26 September 2021
Mark
South AfricaI 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
Liezl
South Africathe brandy selection
the view
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 11 September 2021
Ken
South Africahospitality, awesome friendly staff, meals were exceptional
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 16 August 2021
Alex
South AfricaThe 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
Masego
South AfricaThe 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
Ell
South AfricaThe 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
Mpho
South AfricaThe 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
Kaylee
South AfricaThe 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
Jacob
South AfricaThe 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
Malandie
South AfricaFood and it's presentation was disappointing.
Magical Location, great game drives!
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 6 June 2021
Isabelle
South AfricaThe 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
Lesley
South AfricaNo 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
Anonymous
South AfricaNothing
Very comfortable beds, game drives
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 29 July 2021
Anonymous
South AfricaNothing
Very good location
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 13 September 2021
Anonymous
South AfricaThere was no TV in our room
Everything was exceptional
Stayed in September 2021
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