Reviews of Rooibos Retreat
18 Rooibosrand Arboretum, 3900 Richards Bay, South Africa
#2 of 32 B&Bs and Inns in Richards Bay
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 162 B&B reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.5
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
9.3
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
9.2
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Free WiFi
9.4
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Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Michele
South Africa14 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Practical and clean”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The unit could do with a small kitchnette and some plate and cutlery and maybe a microwave just to heat up some food. Security can be upgraded.
The location and the cleanliness.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Myataza
South Africa12 reviews10“Out of this world.”- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Garden landscaping picturesque. The rooms are very spacious, tastefully designed with cozy beds that are very comfortable. The furnishings are classy and elegantly unique. The host was generous and exceptionally hospitable.
Did not book the breakfast. The location was excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Atish
South Africa4 reviews10“Excellent Stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
impeccable! Sizeable! Value for money. Also extremely safe & secure (brightly lit and electric fence). Great facilities.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Thandeka
South Africa2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Smoke in the house
The room is spacious
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 22 January 2024
James
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Very nice room in Richard's bay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Executive Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Better if you have a car. Need to drive to restaurants/beach
Very nice welcome, very big room, well equipped! Very comfy bed and sofas. Adele gave a lovely welcome
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Asanda
South Africa2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
They have dogs & whenever we opened the gate the dogs would run out, I like dogs so I assumed the responsibility of ensuring they get in safe or that someone comes and gets them. I didn't like having that responsibility while on vacation.
The place is in a safe neighbourhood, very quiet as well. The rooms are well decorated, absolutely stunning and extremely clean.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Vanessa
South Africa2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very clean, and Neat!
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Fezile
South Africa22 reviews6 helpful votes10“I had a grw”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
None
The place was clean and staff was friendly
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Antoinette
South Africa15 reviews8.0“Very good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
That you can see somebody on the toilet! They should put in a sliding door. There are space to do so. We understand why she could come to the door when we left., could maybe arrange though upfront with us where to leave the key. They will not have much cupboard space for people staying a few days... It needs a bigger or rather extra bin. and saw no bin.outside. Otherwise very nice place! (No name of B&B on the outside of the premises which was strange)
Liked that is was neat and the mattress comfortable. Liked that there was Netflix too
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Tracey
South Africa11 reviews5 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No air conditioning
Spacious and quiet
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Zandile
South Africa4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The place was easy to find. Nothing but tranquility Everything was in order
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Mbali
South Africa6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Absolutely nothing
Everything was perfect..the room was clean and big
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Khumalo
South Africa2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Place was clean and welcomed great
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Sonja
South Africa5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
All you need is in the room ... tv/bar fridge/microwave and it is spotless!
The cleanest guesthouse I saw in a time ... was a pleasure to sleep over.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Stargazer
South Africa22 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“This is an excellent stay and good value for money.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Sounds from the adjoining room could be heard and made it a little difficult to sleep if you have very vocal neighbours.
The room was very neat and facilities exceeded expectations. Internet was really fast and I could work comfortably. Parking was relatively secure and within the grounds.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Divan
South Africa18 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Had a wonderful stay will definitely come back again
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Bruce
South Africa12 reviews10“Delightful stay”- • Solo traveller
- • Executive Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No complaints
Beautifully appointed suite satisfying every need
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Bruce
South Africa12 reviews10“Luxurious comfortable suite in delightful garden. I will be back.”- • Solo traveller
- • Executive Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I only have good things to say about my stay here
Beautifully appointed self-contained and spacious suite overlooking a lovely garden and pool. Very comfortable and well equipped with king size bed, Smart TV, aircon and overhead fans, a fridge and a microwave, a lounge area for relaxation, a large walk in wardrobe and a spacious modern wetroom with shower and bath. Ideally situated with easy off road parking in a quite area close to the centre of Richards Bay. (Perfect as I had to spend a couple of days in the suite preparing for surgery in the local hospital only six minutes away). The owner Adele made me very welcome and couldn’t have been more helpful. Highly recommended property and I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 16 May 2023
Sheldin
South Africa1 review10“Amazing”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
Maybe a concrete pathway to the room we stayed in would be nice. Other than this the property is perfect.
The room was decorated exceptionally well, clean and the host was really nice to deal with. We will be back for sure.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 3 May 2023
Shika
South Africa12 reviews3 helpful votes10“Above and Beyond Expectations”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
I like everything about the property. Host was friendly and accommodating. We used the executive suite and pictures don’t really give account of how spacious the room is. The place was clean, spacious and had everything you could need for a stay. It’s not fully self-catering but does have a few plates, cutlery and a microwave; would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Margaretha
South Africa1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The dog - could not leave door open. Though very friendly. After the first evening the dishes were not replaced. We stayed for two days and there were no extra plates.
Clean, well-equipped and pretty. Host was friendly.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 21 April 2023
Madeleen
South Africa44 reviews5 helpful votes10“Very good value for money - will revisit”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I don't have any complaints or suggestions, the guesthouse was everything and more than expected.
Rooibos Retreat is everything advertised on Booking.Com and more. Friendly staff, beautiful guesthouse. Clean linen, good quality beds and furniture. Will definitely revisit.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Moodley
South Africa1 review9.0“Very comfortable and safe”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
nothing
A Really lovely place to stay for business trips with lovely owners.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 8 April 2023
Saj
South Africa20 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything
Stayed in March 2023
