8 Shaun Street, 9301 Bloemfontein, South Africa
#3 of 149 B&Bs and Inns in Bloemfontein
Guests' ChoiceBased on 105 B&B reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Free WiFi
9.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 May 2024
Van
South AfricaBeautifull room with a lovely garden. Hosts are very friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Braam
South AfricaA real hidden GEM!!!!!!!!!!!! with awesome hosts
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Joshua
South AfricaNothing, everything was perfect
Hosts were fantastic. So nice and so helpful. Fantastic breakfast. Everything was perfect. Highly recommend!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Lizelle
South AfricaThis location has a splendid view and sunset. Beautiful garden and is well equipped. The hosts are very friendly and welcoming. We had a lovely stay. Thank you
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Debbie
South AfricaThe only thing we found is that the bed was hard compared to our bed at home. Rather have a harder bed than a very soft bed so it is not a complaint.
The location was perfect for us as it was 5min away from where our daughter stayed. Superb area of Bloemfontein with a wonderful shopping centre called Northridge mall close by. Liesel and Pries are such amazing hosts and everything was wonderful
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Melissa
South AfricaA little paradise in town, very comfortable accommodation, friendly and inviting hosts who welcomed us. Close to a mall for breakfast or dinner. Would highly recommend it if you are looking for a place to stay over in Bloemfontein.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Vanita
South AfricaEverything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Bart
BelgiumLiesel and her husband are very nice and helpful. They welcomed us with open arms. Very clean room with a garden full of birds. Really good English breakfast. Recommended when you stop over in Bloemfontein.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Lyall
South AfricaLiesel was an EXCEPTIONAL hostess. All the "ins and outs" of staying there were sent to us timeously via WhatsApp. We were greeted on our arrival by Liesel (ably assisted by two beautiful cross "Shih Tzu/Yorkies" (we LOVE dogs so that was a wonderful bonus for us!) Our accommodation was absolutely perfect - and we SO appreciated the complimentary bottles of water, cool drinks and chocolate which we found in our refrigerator. The beautiful "forest-like" setting was an additional bonus and the only "noise" was the cheery chirping of the birds in the trees! We will DEFINITELY return.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Powell
South AfricaThe hosts were amazing and the venue is really beautiful
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Malehlohonolo
LesothoNothing
It was homely, the peace and tranquility was amazing. Hosts were so welcoming and considerate about everything. Facilities were wow.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Linda
South AfricaThe pillows and bed was not very soft.
It is truly a gem. We loved the setting in the magical garden and the lovely hosts. It was wonderfull to have an aircon during a bad heatwave. We will definitely be back.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Sascha
AustriaPries and Liesel were great hosts - we felt like visiting friends :)
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Kerstin
GermanyBeautiful garden. A lot of good advices from the friendy hosts.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Johannes
South AfricaI don't have anything I can put under the "I did not like list" for Mountain Gem
The very friendly and welcoming Liesel and her husband was the perfect hosts. waiting for me to arrive and greeted me with the key on arrival and gave me a walk through the accommodation and discussed some options for dinner nearby. The room was perfect with everything I could need for the 2 nights of my stay. A quiet neighborhood, easy to find with shops and restaurants near by. Mountain Gem is surely on my list of top 3 stays I have had this year and I travel a lot. Look them up on your next stayover in Bloemfontein.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Andrew
South AfricaEverything was great and surpassed our expectation.
What a beautiful guesthouse, in an idyllic setting with a stunning view. Our hosts made us feel very welcome. We would happily recommend the guesthouse to anyone seeking a relaxing stay in Bloemfontein.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Dorien
BelgiumWe only stayed for one night but it was perfect. The hosts were so welcoming and informed us on all things in the neighborhood! Very good value for money. Lovely breakfast!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Tom
United StatesNothing. It was perfect in every way...food, sleeping accommodation, natural beauty...all of it was wonderful!
Liesl and Johan are amazing and were exceptional hosts. I enjoyed a terrific breakfast and the accommodations were quiet, peaceful and beautiful in every way. I would absolutely recommend this to my friends, family and anyone wishing to rest and recharge at the gorgeous Mountain Gem!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Monique
South AfricaNo complaints whatsoever
The hosts were super welcoming and friendly
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Laverne
South AfricaWe loved everything.
The name says it all. It is most definitely a Gem and the prettiest place to stay. Pries(Johan) and Liesel are the most fantastic hosts. You arrive strangers and leave friends. The accommodation was exactly everything we needed with the added bonus of the most beautiful forested garden to enjoy. It was super clean, and very comfortable and Liesel spoilt us with strawberry cheesecake when we arrived that was to die for. We had our own little covered outdoor spot to sit and they even put out a table for us to eat at which was wonderful. We also got to enjoy seating at the top of the garden where we could watch the sunset over a cup of coffee. It was impossible to believe you were in a built up city. We would stay again in a heart beat and could not recommend them highly enough. Thank you guys so very much for a wonderful stay.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Izak
South AfricaIts very quiet, neat, excellent location and the hosts is so friendly!!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Luvuyo
South AfricaAbsolutely nothing we could fault in the property and the hospitality of our hosts. We were extremely happy
Exceptional hospitality that I have not seen anywhere else to date in my travels
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Anthony
South AfricaAll great
Room was spotless with enjoyable snacks on arrival and a great breakfast and the owners were very friendly
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Petrus
South AfricaThe hospitality of the hosts said WELCOME. Comfortable accomodation and attractive garden make this a special place.
Stayed in July 2023
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