Towards Golela/Swaziland border post, 3710 Pongola Game Reserve, South Africa
#2 of 4 hotels in Pongola Game Reserve
Guests' ChoiceBased on 242 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
7.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 April 2024
Ash_sa
South AfricaA very nice stop over on our way to Kruger National Park through Swaziland. We had a delicious evening meal & breakfast was also good. The location with a view of Jozini dam, was great & the chalets were very comfortable. Would definitely stop over again on our way through to Kruger.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Thandeka
South AfricaNothing
It's a woooowww....thank you Shayamoya my person had a memorable birthday from the activities to the staff friendliness oh and not forgetting the mouth watering food # oxtail 🤪...keep it up Shayamoya this is my industry and this is exactly what we like to see out there ...
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Derek
United KingdomNothing
The views overlooking the Jozini Dam were incredible.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Pieter
South AfricaThe roads going in
Nice tranquil lodge
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Lisa-maria
Germany-
Location is special: friendly stuff, nice pool and lovely accommodation.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Nonhlanhla
South AfricaNone
The food @ the restaurant especially the buffet braai & the friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Sivalingam
South AfricaGreat
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Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Anne
United KingdomCouldn't stay longer!
Awesome place, so beautiful and very friendly. Amazing views from our cabin, lots of wildlife. Staff are all very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Johan
South AfricaTraffic noise can be a bit disturbing and the swimming pool was not usable, dirty and green.
Fantastic view on the dam, outside shower very nice, Chalet comfortable and clean, enormous bed. Breakfast and dinner of very high quality. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Game viewing boat trip on the dam (am) highly recommended, saw lots of animals and birds.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Asveer
South AfricaRooms need to be a little upgraded
Lovely views and good menu
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Londiwe
EswatiniWater outage,we stayed for the whole morning without bathing and had to go out without bathing.
Their meals are nice but may they please include the full English breakfast on the price.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Errolk
South AfricaLiked everything. I can only recommend it. The only negative is a bit of traffic noise early in the morning.
View was outstaanding. Dinner and breakfast and dinner were really good.View from patio was amazing. Best of all was the secluded outdoor shower.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Alain
South AfricaDrain smelled a bit. Manager, Kim said she'd look into it.
It's a lovely place with great views of Jozini dam. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Comfortable chalet.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Govender
South AfricaNone
My first visit to this northern part of KZN. Excellent Accommodation, lots of privacy, cosy and neat, great bush experience. Awesome boat trip with so much wildlife to see. The Tiger Fishing experience on the Jozini dam was my highlight. My wife and I enjoyed our SPA treatment. Highly recommended. Whilst here. I did a trip to Swaziland as this resort is on the doorstep of the Swaziland Border.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Shandi
South AfricaSpa facilities were a bit disappointing and over priced so didn't use this on offer.
Stunning view, friendly staff, meals, activities - Tiger Fishing was a huge success and so much fun with Maxwell who was an incredible host/guide.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Bianca
South AfricaThe 0nly negative was that on the evening there was a braai, that was the only option for dinner. We also would have liked a few more board game options for the bad weather days.
We loved the room, the view, the outdoor shower and the comfort. The breakfast was delicious and sufficient. Our boat ride was incredible and the game viewing superb. The staff were unbelievably friendly and kind.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Purity
South Africaspa, maybe because it was cold and no heating was in place
views, the atmosphere, the dinner
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Ken
United KingdomNo WiFi in chalets and was unreliable in public areas. No heating in the chalets - OK, not needed most of the time but was unusually cold the 2 days we were there!
Good guest lodge, staff and owners very friendly and helpful. Lovely gardens and good food. Great boat ride with hippos and crocs
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Svenja
GermanyWe had a great time in the lodge. The food and the service were extremely good. We highly recommend to stay here for some time und would come again! Thank you very much.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Elné
South AfricaFriendly and helpful staff. Beautiful lodge, with lots to do in the area. Catching tigerfish and the birding was definitely a highlight. Delicious meals and cocktails! We will love to visit again.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Caroline
United KingdomFabulous stunning view from room 10. Luxurious well appointed room, sadly too cold to use outside shower so very pleased there was a bath to warm up in. Beautiful well planted grounds. Tasty evening meal. Not far from Swaziland border.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Pleška
Czech RepublicIt was hard to leave
Great ambience, great staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Patrick
South AfricaÑothing but I am not sure if you have game Biltong forgotten to ask.
Nature and tranquility
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Surishka
South AfricaThe peaceful environment The outside shower was an excellent even though it was on the outside of the room- it was neat and well kept and maintained. The kitchen and bar staff was excellent and so efficient and friendly
Stayed in September 2023
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