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Reviews of Monkey Thorn Guest Lodge 5 stars

68 The Oaks Road, 1240 White River, South Africa

#5 of 19 hotels in White River

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 162 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.7

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  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The accommodation was excellent, clean and spacious with lovely décor. The staff were friendly and very helpful and the breakfast was plentiful and very tasty. We enjoyed our stay immensely.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    My Breakfast was delicious, I loved the wors. The bed was very comfortable and my room was very well equipped. The Wifi was excellent and I was very pleased they had room service for my evening meal.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    9.0
    Good overall.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No variety for breakfast. Same cereal, only one flavour for juice, same fruits daily. Same music at dinner and breakfast. It’s tiring after 3days. We stayed 5nights.

    The quietness of the place, beautiful garden and lounge area

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    10
    Great Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great Stay, Friendly and efficient staff, Lovely accommodation, delicious food, Really nice relaxing public areas and super pool. Would definitely staff here again.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    10
    A Lovely Place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Super spacious comfy room, delicious food, amazing staff and service. Stunning well maintained gardens. A real joy, just wish I had stayed longer but I will be back.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    10
    Great and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi speed could have been better

    The rooms and the food excellent

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    10
    Excellent Lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beautiful lodge set in lovey grounds, peaceful and relaxing, Staff were excellent and the accommodation was luxury and very spacious. The restaurant served excellent food and we really enjoyed the freshly cooked breakfast. Highly recommend

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great experience. Everything was Top Dollar. Staff were very professional and very polite. The lodge is very well maintained and the accommodation is excellent. Food was great. We would recommend without a hesitation. Best place we have stayed in in a while.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    This is the second time we have stayed at Monkey Thorn Lodge and it was just as lovely as we remember. In fact the gardens were magnificent. The food as always was delicious, home cooked and fresh. The staff were as friendly and helpful as before. We will be back next year. Thank you for a lovely stay.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    We loved our stay here, everything was perfect. Staff, food, our room, the pool it was all 5 star. Highly recommend

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Outstanding Lodge. The gardens are the prettiest we have ever seen. The Manager and his team were excellent, super friendly and very professional. Our room was superb and very private. We had two perfect fillet steaks for dinner and the breakfast was equally as delicious. 10/10 in all respects.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Super friendly staff and great Manager who was really welcoming. Loved our room which was huge and had great facililities in it. WIFI was excellent. Breakfast was delicious. Can not fault our stay.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Fantastic experience. We were shocked at how nice the lodge was, from the moment we entered you could tell someone really loves this lodge. The attention to detail is excellent, from the room layout to the menu. The staff are well trained and very welcoming. The gardens are incredibly beautiful and immaculate. We would recommend this for a weekend away, it is so relaxing.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very friendly staff, very clean big room with lovely modern furniture, very nice dinner and breakfast, so all in all a very very nice experience.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beautiful Gardens and accommodation

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    Staff were amazing, food was excellent and our room was stunning as was the rest of the lodge.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had an amazing stay at Monkey Thorn Lodge. From the moment we arrived it was really good. The manager and his staff were tops and looked after us really well. There is nothing you could fault. We sat on the veranda at sunset enjoying cocktails followed by a lovely meal. The beds are the best and our suite was very private. My wife loved the gardens and bird watching. We can highly recommend this establishment and will be back next year for longer.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    10
    Spotless clean, excellent service and food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The accommodation was excellent, spotless clean, fantastic room facilities and the main lodge building was charming and a lot of care and attention has been given to make it so stylish and comfortable. The staff were very well trained and very friendly. The food was excellent with plenty of choices and all home cooked. This is an excellent place and next time we will stay longer.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent all round.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    10
    Bravo Eccellente
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    We stay with friends at this hotel. It was excellent and staff were very friendly. We eat in restaurant and for us we had pizza and we Italian. It was perfect pizza. The room was grand and elegant and the beds were very comfortable, we sleep very good. We highly recommend this hotel for holiday.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    10
    Stunning lodge near the Kruger
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Fantastic place. The staff were so welcoming. Best cocktails and food was yummy. Loved our room and the privacy. We will stay again. Great assistance with what we could do in the area and the manager organised our Kruger safari for us which was really helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    10
    Great Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great experience, the staff are super friendly and helpful. Our room was amazing, beautifully decorated, clean and very spacious. The gardens are immaculate and the main lodge where the restaurant is was lovely. We sat by the fire before dinner and enjoyed a cocktail and then had the most delicious meal in the restaurant. we can highly recommend Monkey Thorn Lodge and it was also great value for the price we paid.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To pay for tea

    Everything

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The place is accessible and the staff is very friendly

    Stayed in July 2023

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