14 Appelblaar Arboretum, 3900 Richards Bay, South Africa
#11 of 30 B&Bs and Inns in Richards Bay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 122 B&B reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.0
Value for money
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 April 2024
Siyabonga
South AfricaNothing
Everything, it was very clean. We left a watch there, they kept it for us.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Sabina
South AfricaThere are no bed side lights
The place is clean and the staff is friendly. It's in a safe neighborhood
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Luleka
South Africathe fridge was not working,
The pool n braai area
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Caiphus
South AfricaDuring my stay, they never cleaned the room.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Mthethwa
South Africaon the 2nd evening there was a bit of unwelcome loud music from the braai area i as one of the guests was not informed there will be and i had needed a calm evening after a rough day
the room was clean and comfortable. the staff was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 22 June 2023
Onnet
South AfricaNothing at all, except that they need to consider the breakfast as well
They do not offer the breakfast
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
Sihleg
South AfricaEverything
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Refilwe
South AfricaThe bed is too hard. Not comfortable at all. The bathroom was too small, and so was the shower.
It is quiet, clean, and good value for money.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Ldk
South AfricaWe couldn't cook, if you want to use the kitchen, you had to pay for it, didn't like that it felt like we were at someone's house with people in the dining room, couldn't take pictures.
The place was clean and the environment is chilled close to facilities. I liked the ladies there who are responsible, very friendly people and I was quite.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 15 March 2023
Phindile
South AfricaThe heat in the rooms during load shedding, they could do with battery hand held fans.
The location of this property is so perfect, closer to all amenities. The staff is very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2022
Mandisa
South AfricaNothing.
I liked that the rooms were very clean and there was enough space for parking our car. The place was good value for money, affordable yet 👌
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 10 October 2022
Sthokoh
South AfricaWhen I got there the place was not ready.it was still being cleaned
The place was very clean and neat The pool was very clean The staff was very friendly
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 30 September 2022
Mduduzi
South AfricaRemove lodge owner from bookings and other processes
The place is great but the owner is terrible. He should learn to treat guests professionally, otherwise he has to stay away from the lodge and leave to his professional staff
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 24 September 2022
Qondiwe
South AfricaCleaness
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 15 September 2022
Philani
South AfricaShower door broken. There was not mat on one of the bed sides. There were no mats in the bathroom in front of toilet seat and washbasin. Only one small soap bar offered.
Spacious room, safe place. Good host.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 13 September 2022
Zandy
South AfricaWe had a problem with water,it was bad
The staff was friendly and welcoming
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 17 August 2022
Thandokuhle
South AfricaNo blankets
Clean, peaceful, comfy bed
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 25 July 2022
Ayanda
South AfricaNothing
Everything their service was excellent
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 15 May 2022
Mondli
South AfricaWell mybe the dstv had limited channels. Otherwise everything was fine.
I had a very good moment in a way I would like to return in that place again. It was clean, friendly starf and accommodating. They have coals and brai stand ready for use.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 21 April 2022
Nomfundo
South AfricaThe staff is welcoming and friendly
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 31 March 2022
Silindile
South AfricaVenue was perfect and so quiet 👌I would like to know if they can allow me do book the entire house and have birthday lunch with a minimum noise
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 21 March 2022
Angelina
South AfricaNothing.
The place was clean and quiet. Big ups to the staff they were so helpful and the owner as well, he was so welcoming. He helped us during the night because we arrived very late.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 7 March 2022
Shezi
South AfricaNothing
staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 21 February 2022
Sinenhlanhla
South AfricaIt’s in a perfect location not far away from town and it’s also quite. The pool was very clean too, the lady was soo welcoming and helpful😊
Stayed in February 2022
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