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Reviews of Old Mac Daddy

112 Valley Road, 7160 Botrivier, South Africa

#11 of 15 hotels in Botrivier

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 194 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    5.0
    Wont be rushing back, was very disappointed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast, really basic options, Not like it used to before. I did not feel like our stay was relaxing or rejuvenating.

    we were in danny's den. family of 4. Double bed completely lopsided, so i rolled onto my husband the whole night. 2nd night we tried swopping with our children, no-one slept. Breakfast showed no effort, not like our stays before. Wont be rushing back, even though we have always loved our stays at OldMD.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    10
    Country Glamping
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Trailer
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are hard and the main pool is cold so we couldn't swim due to the weather being cloudy, windy and cold. The hot tub was lukewarm and the smoke was blowing everywhere but we enjoyed the experience nonetheless.

    The staff are very friendly and accomodative. ALL the staff are always smiling and willing to assist and this was on Christmas day. The trailers were clean and I loved the coffee machine. The kids enjoyed the activities e.g. archery, kayaking, table tennis, etc. and everything was in walking distance. We loved the nature and scenery and the hot tub.Very safe and the kids could go to the restaurant on their own. We stayed in Metalmorphosis and is one of the furthest trailers and I won't recommend this to people with any knee or ankle injuries or for the elderly. Thank you to the receptionist that allowed us to checkin early and was really such a gem to all the kitchen staff, the guy who assisted with the hot tub to the porter who helped us with our luggage. The staff made our stay one of many more to come.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    10
    Beautiful Stay, Highly Recommended. Very Relaxing and comforting Stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    I loved Old Mac Daddy's location, retro Trailers and wood fried hottub which was hot on arrival. The Staff were so friendly and sharp.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    1.0
    Terrible, terrible experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Trailer
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no power in our trailer from 4am and no one to help us. I discovered this after stumbling around in the dark at 6am. No hot water in time for check out so we couldn't shower. Facilities are extremely basic. Not even hand soap to wash our hands.

    The decor is pretty neat.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    5.0
    Quirky, and not for everyone, esp kids.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Daddy's Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really suited for kids. Little to do to entertain young kids, as a result we won’t be returning.

    Set in a beautiful valley.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    10
    We’ll be coming back for sure!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Daddy's Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We could have used more towels but this really isn’t a major issue. I know if we asked for more we would have gotten but we only remembered when we needed them.

    We visited on the coldest weekend this year, the house was toasty warm on arrival with a fire in the main living space and the heaters in the room. The view was spectacular, the food and beverage options were plenty and delicious!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Love Cake

    We stayed in Love Cake the first night. The camper is old, very dusty and not in good condition. There is an awful smell and the door does not lock from the inside. We we moved to Dream the next morning and it was much more suitable.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Trailer
    • Stayed 1 night

    Constant sound of quadbikes racing around the property

    Great venue, perfect location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2023

    10
    Amazing. Exquisite location, super friendly staff, great service, so happy to have proposed to my now fiancée here this
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Trailer
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The white lights in the in the cabin extension of the trailer was a bit clinical. All the bulbs should be warm white. The main entry door on the cabin of Give Bees a Chance from the porch is sticking and difficult to operate the lock. the glass hallway between the cabin expansions and the door or the trailer should have curtains/blinds for more privacy - particularly at night. The coffee machine water tank is very dirty.

    Beautiful location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Daddy's Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The housekeeping could have been better as our room wasn’t cleaned very well and we tried calling reception for mosquito repellent with no luck.

    So peaceful and relaxing. Lots for the kids to do They had the best time and didn’t want to leave

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    6.0
    The Old Mac Daddy feels like it has seen better days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Old Mac Daddy feels like it has seen better days. Everything just seemed a little tired. We stayed in the School House and it was not well equipped for self catering accommodation - crucial things were missing like dish towels, sharp knives (there were no knives except one bread knife and butter knives, difficult to prepare food with no knives!), no hand towels provided, no hand soap at the basins, no dishwasher. We did request a dish towel from reception a few times but never received it. This brings me to the contingencies for load shedding - there is a gas stove and a generator that powers the lights only. No plug points work on the generator and neither does the wifi. This is a challenge considering there is no cellphone reception on the farm. Also, we had to search high and low for the matches to light the stove. We eventually found them but it would be helpful if they were stored next to the stove (or at the braai even!).

    Staff were very friendly, the cottage we stayed in was spacious and the views were nice.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Trailer
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities - not maintained as expexted Mattress and pillow inner - smells like its been used a lot. Needs replacement. Linnen fine.

    Beautiful farm and location Great breakfast

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2023

    10
    Blessings
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that we couldn't quad bike and the music was played from YouTube with ads in between... (sometimes the guest would play they're own music, catering to what they like and not thinking of other guests... I suggest getting a Dj for happy hour at the beach

    Staff was amazing... Myself and my partner, initially booked at Elgin River Lodge. When they cancelled we were very sad but now we're grateful it happen. Old daddy gave us a VIP treatment... A presidential one to be exact.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2022

    6.0
    meh
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Trailer
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    if you’ve been there before, don’t go back - it’s not the same.

    the staff are excellent

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Trailer
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the plant trailor needs revamping no bed side tables and lamps -

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2022

    10
    Happy Camper
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Trailer
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved every moment of our stay in the trailers. So serene and relaxing. Staff all friendly and helpful. Food was always delicious and filling. We intend going back at another time hopefully soon to the luxury glamping with family and friends ❤️

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2022

    10
    All in all it was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Trailer
    • Stayed 2 nights

    WIne availability was very limited - 3 of the wines we requested were not available which is poor as OMD is in the heart of a wine region

    Breakfast was excellent Service was friendly dining area was warm and cosy

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    10
    Perfect for a unique stay with some of the friendliest staff in the business.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Trailer
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wish the weather was better so that we could fully enjoy the facilities.

    The placement of the location, the friendliness of the staff and the amazing facilities. The spa treatment was so lovely. Definitely had a really good time.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2022

    10
    it’s was really wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Trailer
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there needs to be a lamp or two in the trailer

    it’s beautiful and comfortable

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2022

    10
    Fantastic family breakaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Trailer
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location - only an hour from home. The staff were amazing, the rooms never disappoint and just an overall beautiful venue and experience.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2022

    1.0
    Disappointed…
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    booking confirmed on app but arrived to find our hostess informing us that our stay was cancelled. apparently they tried to reach out through email but I believe they could have made more effort. Booking.com still thinks we stayed here so I don’t understand how they could say it was cancelled. had to scramble for accommodation around town. First time I’ve had a booking problem errors through Booking.com and suspects problem with establishment. Won’t be going back for second….

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2022

    10
    what a time to be alive, the treatment was exceptional.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was as I expected.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Trailer
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We loved everything 💜 ❤️ our room🐝😍, activities especially the Spa treatment👌,food was great and the service was excellent.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The for Better or Boerewors airstream requires some TLC

    Everything, especially the staff and our spa treatments. We got a lot of relaxing done which is just what we wanted

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Daddy's Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Always nice and clean .so peaceful and quite.

    Stayed in February 2022

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