Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa, 0480, Farm Tweefontein, Bela-Bela, South Africa , 0480 Bela-Bela, South Africa
#27 of 31 hotels in Bela-Bela
Guests' ChoiceBased on 34 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.8
Facilities
7.9
Staff
8.8
Value for money
7.6
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Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Bard
South AfricaWould have loved my own braai stand, and a small kitchenette.
Staff was fantastic, was very clean. Animals is so tame.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Ruda
South AfricaThe facilities and utensils have never been updated since our last visit 5 years ago. Maintenance could be sharpened up. The dam was extremely dirty. The housekeeping was not good at all. It was dirty and the fireplaces were not cleaned. The cutlery was outdated and not enough for the amount of people in the camp - the chair covers were really outdated. The chefs helped a bit but they were not enthusiastic and hospitable like the previous time.
We were at the camp previously about 5 years ago. The facilities and the experience were great, with chefs that make your food and help you with catering. They made the fire and asked what they could help with. Hospitality was awesome.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Leshata
South AfricaGet back up for when there is no electricity please
The chef was amazing. She understood us and catered us very well
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Serumula
South AfricaDisappointed that we didn't see all the animals at the game drive
From the moment we arrive at gate to the reciption the staff so welcoming, the chefs (I ended up forgetting their names) were so friendly they made our food and stay so enjoyable, They made us want to come back again 10/10
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2022
Marissa
South AfricaMuch needed maintenance in kitchen - stove & oven in very bad shape & no instructions for either. With loadshedding at stage 5, would’ve appreciated a generator at peak times like when getting ready for function or during suppertime.
Location perfect. Great for group booking and get together. Staff extremely friendly and helpful - from gate (Aubrey), host (David), chefs, housekeeping staff etc. Gave staff recipes and ingredients & they had all the food perfectly ready for us.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 31 July 2022
Lungile
South AfricaNone
There is great facilities available to keep the kids entertained
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 4 July 2022
Monique
South AfricaThat you ask R70-00 for a small broken plate it was ridicules it was not even a big one
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 18 April 2022
Yolandi
South AfricaGreat setup for a group of friends with kids.General facilities of resort great to keep kids entertained. The onsite chef’s was an added bonus.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 14 September 2021
Blondiaux
BelgiumNoisy at night. The chalets are near the camping place and people put loud music to party, without any consideration for the neighbors. Very busy on Saturdays. Few people wear masks.
Nice feeding and other tours, lots of activities, space for bicycling, etc. Perfect to keep the kids busy. Convenient arrangement with students who cook for you the food you bring, including on Sunday (lunch time).
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Sonja
South AfricaWe booked 2 tents in the so-called luxury Tent Camp. There were no privacy! The fish pond was dirty and mosquito invested. The dining and barbecue area's layout was poorly planned and to say the least a disaster. There were three families that occupied the luxury tented camp during our stay. We had to wait for each other to use the ONE fire place (the other fire-place next to the dirty pond was overgrown with long grass) and again wait for each other to use the dining area.
There were many activities available
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Charmaine
South AfricaHad a pleasant holiday, the farmyard activities and good staff.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Marissa
South AfricaThe facilities at the camp are in serious need of upgrade and upkeep. Some of the furniture is very old, dining chairs wonky, beds need upgrade of mattresses, bedding and towels. The kitchen needs serious stocktake and upgrade of kitchenware. Kitchen appliances also need a serious check-up and maintenance. Staff very friendly and helpful especially the cook-in-training and David. No negative comments about the staff.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2022
Grant
South AfricaWhen booking all four camp units, you have exclusive service from three chefs who prepare any meals you bring ingredients for. It was surreal and the chefs were excellent🌟
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 28 February 2022
Kirsty
South AfricaThe cupboards in the tented camp can be redesigned to have more shelving space.
The ladies who cooked us breakfast were amazing and friendly. Lovely being in the bush with the animals. The children swam all day.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 22 February 2022
Marissa
South AfricaWe would really have liked an aircon or bigger fans in tents - quite hot in the tents - 1x ceiling fan not enough. Also some of the branches could use a trim - when driving to parking at tents, your car gets scratched, but overall a lovely experience. We've already booked our next stay.
Staff at tented camp very professional. I bought ingredients for a dish, left recipe on counter, because I didn't see the chef & on our return we had lovely chicken pies ready to eat and a lovely fire crackling outside! They are super stars!
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 14 July 2022
Anonymous
South Africastaff needs finishing touches on training.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Fulufhelo
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Robson
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Millicent
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Yahiaoui
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Ivano
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Brewis
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2022
Arno
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 7 July 2022
Fhatuwani
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2022
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