708 Tamboti Street, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate , 3180 Hoedspruit, South Africa
#23 of 78 hotels in Hoedspruit
Guests' ChoiceBased on 67 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Mothiba
South AfricaWe didn't like that there was no private in the bathroom (toilet). I wished the toilet was closed in for some privacy. The open plan thing didn't work for me. And we didn't like that our room door was right there in the kitchen like you got waken up by the movement and the noise in the kitchen when they were preparing for the breakfast. That is the part you won't notice on the photos on the website
The place is very perfect 👌 for the city escape. Maria and Lungisa treated us very well and they are very friendly. The place is sooooo clean and their food is so fresh and very scrumptious 😋
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Marianne
South AfricaI really liked the outdoor shower and the luxury of the room
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Amukelani
South AfricaNot having more privacy In the toilet
Everything, the breakfast and dinner was tasty.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Masterklaas
South AfricaHomely and excellent customer service
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Chandre
South Africa.
Our great host, Maria, really made our stay comfortable and she was very attentive and she was so friendly. Her cooking skills superb. The outside shower was an absolute treat!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Naitik
IndiaNothing to dislike!
Such a beautiful home. Kudos & thanking Maria & her husband for some great hospitality. Maria ensured to prepare yummy meals and made sure we were comfortable at all times. The property is located in a great spot amidst the jungles.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Jeff
South AfricaFood
Very tranquil
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Laura
South AfricaEverything was wonderful. Nothing more to add.
The peace and tranquility of this lodge was magnificent. Found inside the beautiful Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Rafiki Lodge was an ideal way to break away from the noise of the big city and retreat into nature for some much needed rest and relaxation.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Lungile
South AfricaWe liked everything
Everything, from location, the staff, the cleanliness, and the delicious food.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 June 2023
Leago
South AfricaThere's nothing I didn't like honestly
I liked everything about this place, the service, the hospitality, the food and everything about it. Special thanks to Lungisane and Maria for making our stay effortless awesome
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 3 May 2023
Mnisi
South AfricaThe lack of food options on the menu. No BOB option
The lodge was well-maintained and the rooms were very nice. It felt like heaven. Maria and Lungisani and Thomas were very welcoming.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 30 March 2023
Seipati
South AfricaI would have appreciated homemade desserts.
This place is beautiful/modern and clean.It looks better than in pictures. Everything they have from furniture to cuttlery was well thought about before it was picked. It is a home like setup. TV is in the lounge. They have an honest fridge/drink station in the kitchen. You can use this whenever you are in need of a drink. The host (Ouma) is amazing. Lungi (the food guy) fed us good... dinner and breakfast were included in our booking, you are allowed to have 2nds, 3rds etc 😋. They cook clean, which I loved....no overwhelming flavors. No noise after 10 pm. The family lives upstairs.They light up fire at the boma from 6 pm daily. We had a Warthog visit one morning at breakfast 😊. If you need to relax at a home away from home, this is your place. I would also recommend it for solo travelers, families with young kids would love this....couples and friends would enjoy this. I'm going back. To relax and plan my life.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 29 March 2023
Lia
AustraliaNothing!
My partner and I chose Rafiki Bush Lodge as our accommodation in Hoedspruit to attend a wedding. Reinhardt and Maria are exceptional hosts and were more than happy to help us out with all of our requests. The room was very spacious and the bed was super comfortable. Staying here was the perfect start to our holiday and we both were very relaxed. The food cooked/ included was beautiful and very tasty with good portion sizes and variety. Reinhardt's Safari game drives were also exceptional with us seeing plenty of game and learning a lot from the guides. We will definitely be back!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 21 March 2023
Kgothatso
South AfricaThe staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 12 March 2023
Edwin
Netherlandstruly nothing
Amazing accommodation, super beautiful and clean including all the facilities you can wish for. The owners and staff are excellent hosts, dinners were absolutely incredible. Also great game drive
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 4 February 2023
James
United StatesNothing not to like.
Accommodation outstanding, food excellent, staff welcoming, helpful and friendly.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 11 January 2023
Penelope
South AfricaNothing
The place was beautiful and clean, the hosts were friendly. They washed our car for us without us asking them. And Lungsani the chef fed us good food. It felt like Christmas lunches
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 31 December 2022
Ofentse
South Africacould use more light at the dinner tables outside
the property was absolutely beautiful
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 30 December 2022
Ndivhuwo
South AfricaThe location and the setting. Our room was beautiful and amazing. We also have alot of privacy. The food is also amazing and always on time. My husband and I had a royalty treatment. The pool is clean aswell and not crowded
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 26 December 2022
Abobassam
Saudi ArabiaNothing
really everything
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 21 December 2022
Ofentse
South AfricaNice, tasty and simple breakfast
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 5 December 2022
Precious
South Africathe place is neat and clean. the people are so friendly.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 28 November 2022
Molele
South AfricaGood
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 16 November 2022
Patrotic
South AfricaNothing
The lodge is so quiet and peaceful and I liked how our room was spacious
Stayed in November 2022
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