R531 Blyderivierspoort Nature Reserve, 1380 Hoedspruit, South Africa
#54 of 77 hotels in Hoedspruit
Guests' ChoiceBased on 292 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 March 2024
Welsh
South AfricaBreakfast menu could have been decent. The food did not meet the price.
Breakfast was horrible.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Boyce
South AfricaAs in most resorts, outside night lighting is essential. The curtains could therefore be lined with “ blockout” material to eliminate the brightness of the outside lighting.
Everything in the 2 bedded chalet was spanking brand new. The cottages have been beautifully renovated and are great for a short stay, the resort is well maintained and we enjoyed a very pleasant weekend.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Vuma
South AfricaThe noise ristrictions
The canyon the water falls the Drakensberg mountains the history of the area about kgoshi maripe mashile
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Pulane
South AfricaNothing
Clean and well maintained
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Mfungani
South AfricaThe chalet's toilet had a foul smell.
The location and forest walk was the best!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Wiseman
South AfricaNone
Boat trip and the view of the mountains
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Shinne
South AfricaVery clean, the staff was amazingly friendly. Ruan was top staff member and the gent at the bar was so friendly. We felt safe with the kids running around as the security was very alert.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Imelda
South AfricaNone, kids loved the heated pool experience… food was amazing as well. Bartender beyond friendly
Staff was friendly, environment was peaceful, a great experience all together
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Tebogo
South AfricaThe tent were leaking Dey did not put coffee and sugar after cleaning, not even water.
The calmness and privacy
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Quinton
South AfricaService from some of the stuff members especially at the restaurant please that can easily improve with bit of courtesy.
The food from the restaurant. Waking up to some Animals in the morning. Being able to take the boat cruise and swimming in the waterfall.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Tinyiko
South AfricaThe chalets need to be upgraded, they seem old.
Great views, clean pools and facilities
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Natasha
South AfricaThat the tents opening was right next to the next tent where people was sitting outside their tent. Maybe some shrubs planted between the tents would be nice for n bit of privacy and the tents don't offer that. The tent only offer 1 pillow each and it's not a quality pillow.
We loved the Nature sound and the location
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Caroline
South AfricaFriendly staff, especially the receptionist. Environment is well groomed and looked after. Enjoyed the beautiful scenery while on the hike. Ablution blocks were always clean. Would definitely recommend camping/caravanning area.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Lekoaletsoe
South AfricaI like the views. Stayed in the tented camp and it was comfortable and cozy
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Wah
MalaysiaNothing
Close proximity to the Blyde River dam cruise jetty. Lots of animals like baboon, Guinea fowl, Kudu and antelope in the property. Lots of space for leisure walk
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Julian
GermanyThe bar was always closed
The location was great. It has great hiking/walking trails next to the river. The facilities were nice as well and I really enjoyed the pool.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Mululuma
South AfricaNothing
Everything was good and clean.... the mountains next to the resort ,liked them.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Tshilidzi
South AfricaWe stayed in a luxury tent. It was clean and very convenient
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Cherelene
South AfricaThe tents need a bit of work. The zips weren’t working properly and the one tent had wholes in the floor… The day visitors was a bit of a problem as they did not adhere to the rules at the swimming pool and security did not act. They were consuming alcohol next to the pool and swimming in vests on Wednesday.
The view and the atmosphere (bush feeling) was amazing. We enjoyed staying in the tents. The staff was friendly. The shades next to the swimming pool was Amazing. Fun place for a family.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Corne
AustraliaThe air-conditioning unit was as noisy as a Tupolev taking off. Evenings are pleasantly cool though.
I have known Swadini for over 40 years, but it has been more than 20 years since my last visit. I was blown away by how fabulously it is maintained. The pools look remarkable, considering they are almost 50 years old. We only stayed one night, but will be back for a week! There are breathtaking mountain views, fabulous wildlife (you may even spot endangered African painted dogs!) and some of the most spectacular hiking trails on the planet. I went spotlighting at about 10pm and saw thick tailed mongoose, duiker, waterbuck, kudu, a wood owl and several bush babies. There are baboons, vervet monkeys, trumpeter hornbills, Guinea fowl and a myriad of other bird species. This place is paradise.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Mashudu
South AfricaOn the last day staff forgot to leave us bath towels and coffee sachets We are coffee lovers
The place was awesome, seeing the baboons,monkies and kudu's around the area.i found the peace I was looking for in that place Pools were super clean n relaxing, Boat cruise was amazing quard biking as well I wish I had more time
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Mubarizm
PakistanThe check in was not smooth. The property didn't have my booking despite me showing the confirmation number.
The amenities were nice, furniture in the tent was comfortable and practical, accessibility to other parts within the resort was easy.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Juanita
South AfricaRestaurant food and slow service.
The feeling of the most majestic mountains surrounding us.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Samantha
South AfricaThe bed was a bit hard, tent 3 needs a bit of maintenance
I liked the fact that they gave us two tables one with a wash basin one normal these were very handy. I liked the fact arhat the hot pool was actually cooler 😊 Would be nice if they didn’t have sprinklers on while we playing putt putt
Stayed in September 2023
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