Kriel Street 7, 1300 Barberton, South Africa
#1 of 12 hotels in Barberton
Guests' ChoiceBased on 65 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.6
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Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Diana
South AfricaService its perfectly
Quite and clean
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Nick
New ZealandWe really enjoyed our stay! The cabin is cosy and clean and has everything you need. Friendly welcoming hosts too. Highly recommended when you want to come to Barberton
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Christopher
South AfricaN/A
From the moment we arrived our hosts were extremely welcoming and informative. Back in the day Barberton was renowned for its gold mines and we felt we had struck gold finding Pumbas lookout. The garden and views over Barberton are spectacular even more so when the sun it setting, to sum up as close to pardice as one can get. Chris and Sharon.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Claire
United KingdomThe location was really ideal on our way to Kruger. The hosts were amazingly friendly, communicative, and keen to help us have our best stay. The house is next to the hosts, within a beautiful and relaxing garden, with an outdoor deck space and a small pool. The accommodation was perfectly clean and cozy, with everything we needed and some delicious complimentary cupcakes. We ordered a pizza from the hosts for dinner one night and this was super delicious we loved it. Overall it could not have been a better stay!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Annalee
South AfricaPeaceful, friendly hosts beautiful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Colleen
South AfricaNothing
Lovely and quiet and private.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Amelia
ItalyThe location Is amazing! Pat and Fritz are lovely and treated us like we were part of their family! Just visit them and you will not regret it!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Simon
TurkeyBeautiful little venue in a quiet and relaxing location. Awesome roast dinner cooked by the host and brought to the accommodation. Wonderful!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Adele
South AfricaThere was nothing not to like.
Fritz met us with the keys. We had a very warm welcome from Fritz and Pat. We felt like knowing them for ages. The cabin was clean with fresh muffins awaiting us. It had everything we needed. I would highly recommend Phumba's Lookout
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Arie
South Africanothing
did not have beakfast
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 29 June 2023
Sagin
BelgiumWe liked everything ♥️
Wonderful place and lovely people , True gem 💎 in Barberton
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Bruce
South AfricaExcellent cooked dinner
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 10 June 2023
Ioana
SpainThe owners are very nice and accomodating, Pat is also a great cook. We loved the little cabin surrounded by plants, it also has a nice view over the city and mountains.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 April 2023
Foisel
GermanyVery small and cozy place. We had everything we needed and Friedrich and Patricia were super nice!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 7 March 2023
Stephan
GermanyNone
The hosts were some of the most hospitable ones we had on this holiday. Our common interests definitely were a plus. The place is nicely located at the foot of Barberton, some distance from the city center and it is teeming with nice plants everyone can enjoy. The room is cosy and well-planned and it has the amenities needed for short stays comfortably. Helpful Fritz and Pat. Recommending this place highly.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 4 March 2023
Hanna
GermanyUnfortunately the pool is going to be rebuild so we couldn't use it but this was no problem for us
Very lovely and comfortable hut and the owners were gorgeous, they even put two self-backed muffins into our room. Feels just like at your grandparents'
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 2 February 2023
Gastao
South Africano AC and no TV - adding those could make a huge improvement
Nice outside area, very welcome place, friendly service, great location
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 30 January 2023
Margaret
South AfricaA little piece of paradise. Pat and Fritz are most welcoming and made us feel at home. Pat's chocolate cupcakes are a surprising touch and delicious as well. thank you both and we will definitely stay again when next in Barberton
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2022
Pascale
Netherlandsnothing
Lovely little wooden house overlooking Barberton surrounded by beautiful garden! Pat and Fritz are super nice and welcoming!
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 30 September 2022
Tobias
GermanyPat and Fritz are the most welcoming, warmhearted hosts, one could wish for. You will feel at home at Pumba's Lookout instantly - the flawlessly cleaned accommodation is thoughtfully furnished, all cozy and well equipped. You literally feel how much love and dedication was put into creating this place. An absolut plus is the stunning view from the terrace and barbecue area. We were really happy to be guests here for a night and can highly recommend staying at Pumba's Lookout!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 2 September 2022
Wendy
United KingdomNot a criticism just an fyi - when you are looking for the property be aware that it is situated in the extension to the road - so the road has two parts to it and we were in the wrong part to start with. You need to continue round to the upper section of the road.
Pat and Fritz were very welcoming including providing delicious homemade chocolate muffins on arrival! Pumba's Lookout felt like a haven of calm and with its elevated location and felt a bit like staying in a very comfortable tree house hideaway. Wonderful views from the little balcony area too where we had a barbecue.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 19 August 2022
Busisiwe
South AfricaEverything More over Nature nd the Gardening
Everything was excellent i enjoyed being there
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 18 August 2022
Michelle
South AfricaNothing, we loved our stay there
We loved the peacefulness and the charming hosts, they were simply delightful. So friendly and helpful
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 11 August 2022
Samantha
South AfricaThe host was very accommodating. Room had everything we needed and was clean and tidy. Had a stunning view from our balcony and braai area.
Stayed in August 2022
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