Stand 1062, Monte Vista Estate,Opdraend Street, 1320 Malelane, South Africa
#4 of 10 hotels in Malelane
Guests' ChoiceBased on 179 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 January 2022
Gary
EswatiniRestaurant toilet could be cleaner
friendly and welcoming staff - excellent service. Location and facilities fabulous. Really great menu - all meals tried were delicious.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 10 January 2022
Godfrey
South AfricaNothing
View and food
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 9 January 2022
Anita
South AfricaThe location. Stunning views of the crocodile river.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 8 January 2022
Richard
South AfricaNil
Just what we are used too when away from home
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 5 January 2022
John
United KingdomDifficult to find anything really. WiFi kept cutting out in my room is about it.
Contacted by WhatsApp to tell me about New Years Eve celebrations. Staff & management made a real effort. Food outstanding and very good value. Location outstanding overlooking Kruger. I've eaten here on 2 previous visits but first time I've stayed here. Would recommend.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 22 December 2021
Nomthandazo
South AfricaN/A
It was the most cosy place. The view , breakfast and location very good. We loved the courtesy call to rearrange time for late arrival. Highly appreciated. We would definitely recommend the place to friends and family.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 23 November 2021
Nel
South AfricaNo room service
I had ox tale and it was sooo good and the hippos were playing in the water infront of the lodge
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 11 November 2021
Mogole
South AfricaNone
We stayed at first floor river view room. The view was exceptional. Unfortunately we slept like a baby and miss breafast time, but with their generous hospitality they have arranged take away for us. The room was on our liking and decoration.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 2 November 2021
Gary
South AfricaThe Jacuzzi in our room only worked on the first night and we couldn't use it again.
The view of the Crocodile River is spectacular. to be able to view the wildlife from the deck whilst eating/drinking was spectacular for me. The breakfast and dinner was amazing. The staff especially Prince, was very helpful and did a wonderful job.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 13 October 2021
Sharon
South AfricaVery good
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 11 October 2021
Mzwandile
South African/a
everything was on point
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 4 October 2021
Merrilyn
South AfricaNothing comes to mind :-)
Breakfast was great - pastries were superb! Staff are very friendly and check-in was easy. Rooms were well appointed and very comfortable. We stayed in a room overlooking the Crocodile River and would really recommend doing that.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 29 September 2021
Perseverance
South AfricaI loved everything, except there were no shower caps in the bathroom .
The place is beautiful, we had a beautiful view seeing elephants. And our room was nice and clean .
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 29 September 2021
Vincent
South AfricaThe staff was the friendliest at all times and always helpful. Definitely coming back
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 27 September 2021
Pheya
South AfricaThere were no shower caps. The rails were dusty meaning that only the basin was cleaned and everything else below not wiped. The shower mat was only put there the first and second day nothing on the third day.
Breakfast and dinner was the best. I enjoyed the food. The ambience was to die for. It was serene especially in the mornings.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 26 September 2021
Mpho
South AfricaDifferent company/person for the spa treatments.
Breakfast was amazing, and the views even more so.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 19 September 2021
Hamilton
South AfricaEverything was fantastic
Everything was fantastic
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 25 August 2021
Dave
MozambiqueRoom carpets should have been more clean.
View and ambience is excellent Breakfast is as per our request. very good. Location is very good.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 23 August 2021
Shalom
South AfricaThe place is peaceful, lovely, the food is sport on
The nature, seating by the site of the crocodile River
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 13 August 2021
Joan
South AfricaThe exact same breakfast every morning....but still delicious.
The cleanliness and friendly people. Very good food...compliments to the chef. Wonderful location and views.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 12 August 2021
Renee
United StatesThe breakfast could be better.
This was the perfect ending to our 2 week Kruger trip! our stay at Rio was amazing. The property's backyard is literally Kruger National park. In the ravine that the property looks out onto, we were lucky to see tons of elephants that kept us entertained for hours, along with impala and a few hippos in the distance and of course awesome birds coming through. The owners are very friendly as well.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 11 July 2021
Marilyn
South AfricaGreat place to stay before entering Kruger park
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 7 June 2021
Richard
EswatiniRooms are a bit cramped.
Great location.
Stayed in May 2021
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Nichal
MozambiqueFairly disappointed with the room, needs upgrading, carpets were filthy. Overall room hygiene 2/5.
Great view with swimming pool and good food.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 October 2022
Adri
South AfricaThe foto's and the site for the spesific chalet booked are not the same. Lots of load shedding with no alternative way to prepair food. Can be quite frustrating if you are staying in a self catering chalet.
The view was excellent. Chalet was comfortable and clean.
Stayed in September 2022
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