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Reviews of Stargazing Dome - Thunzi Bush Lodge

Maitland Road, 6001 Beachview, South Africa

#1 of 4 hotels in Beachview

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 31 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Expected slippers so we didn’t bring our own,that was the only inconvenience

    Exactly what is in the pictures.Perfect location,perfect in terms of privacy and it has everything you could need and more.We loved our stay here and would come back over and over again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    So friendly

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    10
    Perfect is an understatement, staff were very friendly n welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    A breathtaking view that words can’t capture.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We left too soon!

    The tranquility and secluded dome with a beautiful view of nature all around you. It makes you feel like no one else is around.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    10
    It was amazing beautiful and very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could not work out the telescope

    Very beautiful and relaxing

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cold shower

    Everything except for cold shower

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. I would be lying if I say I didn’t like anything.

    Everything about it. From the structure of the Dome to furniture, surrounding area. The tranquility not forgetting the efficiency of the staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    10
    I had an amazing stay at the Star Gazing Dome of Thunzi Bush Lodge, given a change I’d do it 100 times more.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all

    I literally liked everything about the property, honestly from the Gate to the entire Dome🔥🔥

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    10
    My stay at Stargazing was fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Everything about it 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Outdoor shower in the wind isn't ideal.

    Privacy

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved everything

    It is super romantic

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    10
    a magical and convenient couples escape.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    beautiful and tranquil. far enough from the city to feel relaxed but close enough to still be super convenient

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    10
    #stargazingdome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful surround, everything neat clean and available.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was great just that we were not shown around in how to use things

    Everything

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    10
    We had a wonderful celebration of our wedding anniversary.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    N/A

    The unique experience of the Dome.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    8.0
    Nice experience and hot tub is great. Expect some bugs in the dome. Peaceful outside surroundings
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Many bugs found their way into the dome but it's to be expected in a forest area

    The dome is definitely a unique experience. Although we couldn't see any stars due to the clouds, watching the rain falling on the dome still looked really nice. The surroundings are beautiful, perfect for those who like the outdoors. The wood fire hot tub was really nice but it takes some time and effort to get it to warm up

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2023

    9.0
    A little piece of paradise 20mins from the city ❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dome is smaller than it looks in pictures and it gets very hot during the day,it has a greenhouse effect. There is air conditioning but the air doesn’t disperse into the whole room based on the installation of the air blowers, you feel the full effect when you’re on the bed. it best to leave the aircon on while you’re outside and let the room cool down. There is a hot air extractor but it’s unbearably noisy hence I recommend you chill outside and let the room cool down. My only other gripe is with the lodge itself, staff wasn’t much hospitable at check-in, the signage for The Dome is poor I actually got lost then struggled to turn car around on a one lane gravel road with a dam few feet away. Lastly, the lodge has no ice machine, I recommend that the room fridge should atleast have a few ice trays available for guests. Please consider extending the 10:00am check-out time to maximise value for money of the space. it’s small enough to get cleaned and refreshed within 45mins allowing ample time for next guests.

    Beautiful, secluded, private and perfectly located in PE. I loved the facilities especially the outdoor shower, hot tub and the chill net. The tranquility is unmatched… you get to watch the most beautiful sunsets falling in between hills. There’s also a walking trail within the property as well as shaded picnic spots as well as a pool.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    7.0
    It was a breathtaking and exciting experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dome is hot! Like hot! What made it worse was the electricity kept tripping everytime we switch on the outside lights. That affected the extractors and the bathroom and kitchen light, so it became very hot even though the aircon was working. It also meant we couldn’t use the bathroom and kitchen and night coz it became very dark. The telescope was not provided, so we couldn’t gaze on the stars as we had hoped to. The iron was also not provided.

    The dome itself is amazing to stay in, it is beautiful and exciting. The surrounding views of the forest and water are breathtaking 🤗. The staff were friendly. The appliances in the kitchenette madee it feels like a home, there iss everything you wouldld need in the kitchen. The TV had all the prime channels.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Booked a picnic...the picnic basket was old and dirty...no help in operating the telescope..never got to gaze the stars...when I asked for assistance with stove staff member said the never got taught how to operate it had to figure it out myself

    The dome was beautiful...

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    10
    The best tranquility vacation that I have ever been to..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Everything was just too perfect

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

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