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Reviews of Tala Collection Game Reserve, by Dream Resorts

R603 Umbumbulu Road, Eston, KwaZulu-Natal, 3720 Silverton, South Africa

#1 of 1 hotels in Silverton

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Review score

Based on 699 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    6.5

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  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors and wildlife.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Room - Paperbark Lodge
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms need some maintenance.

    Clean. Good views. Plenty of wildlife to see. Excellent staff. Relaxing atmosphere. Quiet and tranquil.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Had a lovely time.BEST EXPERIENCE
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Cottage - Leadwood Cottage (adults only)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    LEADWOOD COTTAGE 1- It was not as clean as expected—too much dust. A DOOM is a must-have. ROAD- Not for Hatchback!!! We struggled to get out from Leadwood to the manor house each time we wanted food.

    FOOD -The ladies at the restaurant were very nice. -It was very delicious. Breakfast was the best part of my vacation. GAME DRIVE -Best experience.Lonely the driver was the best. LEADWOOD COTTAGE 1- Had an outside shower!!!! very lovely

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    9.0
    The experience was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Presidential Suite - Leadwood Manor (adults only)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was green , new modern charging point needs to be installed , shower was not as hot as I would like it

    Staff was friendly

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room - Paperbark Lodge
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My partner unfortunately didn't like his dinner .

    My stay was great, even though it was a rainy day so we ended up not doing the activities we were planning to do. We had dinner , I am vegetarian and I had options to choose from. Oh and they were able to bring the food in our room instead of having it at the restaurant. I was Happy.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room - Paperbark Lodge
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rockpool was disturbing. Water did not look clean.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    9.0
    Memorable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Cottage - Leadwood Cottage (adults only)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food

    Breakfast and dinner was bad food had no flavour I ordered a pasta it said it contains cheese sauce but it was dry . Food was the only aspect of our stay that was lacking

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room - Paperbark Lodge
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was extremely far needed a vehicle just to get there. Could have used a TV in the room.

    Staff was friendly and helpful. Scenery was awesome and it was peaceful. Animals come right to your room.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Room - Paperbark Lodge
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little things to be improved upon such as tidier / newer finishings in the bathroom, the rooms look a little gloomy, bar fridge in the room. No big problems at all.

    The staff were super friendly, and the reception staff were extremely helpful and accommodating. The food was great! The game driver was lovely and the guide was knowledgeable and funny.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Suite - Leadwood Manor (adults only)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Colour of the pool was green.

    Beautiful rooms. Food was delicous Staff friendly and helpful

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Presidential Suite - Leadwood Manor (adults only)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no enough activities to do

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    8.0
    This is a MUST DO on my holiday list.... 3 days at least to re-generate.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Cottage - Leadwood Cottage (adults only)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The air conditioner in Cottage 5 was not working. The locks and opening of doors should be smooth and working.

    The staff, Richard and his team, were helpful in every way. They were efficient and very friendly. Waitressess went out of their way to please.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    7.0
    Beautiful place, needs a few things to be sorted out.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Cottage - Leadwood Cottage (adults only)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant did not have 40% of what's on their menu for our entire 3 nights and 4 days stay, our room's aircon was not working and we called in the manager who said "Oh even with the previous guests it was not working, it's the remote". One other disappointment was when we asked at the restaurant to have the 2nd fire place on since the 1st one had a reserved table next to it and we were told there's no enough wood.

    Perfect location, beautiful resort plus animals, the room had a beautiful view and the most peaceful river and birds singing in the morning.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    9.0
    Great stay, great staff and very accommodating!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room - Paperbark Lodge
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wildlife gets up and close to the rooms. An amazing experience, tranquility at its best!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    9.0
    Perfect place for couples and family too.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Cottage - Leadwood Cottage (adults only)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn't like the driving from reception to the rooms,

    I liked their food, rooms, well everything was perfect for us

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite - Leadwood Manor (adults only)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spider webs in the restaurant area ceiling

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    8.0
    My stay was wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Room - Paperbark Lodge
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Am used to having tv in my room the rooms i chose had no Tv’s

    Its secluded and peaceful.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    7.0
    The game reserve its self is nice, the accommodation and F&B, require investment and maintanance
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Room - Paperbark Lodge
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The accommodation are run down they require maintaining. The first evening, there was no power and no water till the morning.

    We liked the game reserve , wild life around, peaceful atmosphere

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    9.0
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room - Paperbark Lodge
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were really friendly and helpful

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Cottage - Leadwood Cottage (adults only)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were not being informed that we could make arrangements for the transport to be able to participate in the available activities. Shuttles can be provided for people who don't have they transport.

    Leadwood cottages provide peace and relaxation as they are apart from each other. Leadwood manor has a beautiful view, very friendly and helpful staff and the food was amazing.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    9.0
    Peaceful and Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Cottage - Leadwood Cottage (adults only)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room had no microwave to warm up our meals

    Location is excellent. Deep in nature

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Presidential Suite - Leadwood Manor (adults only)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a small problem with the hot water but the manager and maintenance sorted it out very quickly

    Leadwood Manor was very peaceful surrounded by wildlife and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay Friendly staff Comfortable beds and beautiful views We had an amazing guide for our Game drive, very informative, very funny and went above and beyond to make us have a enjoyable time and see as many wildlife as possible!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Cottage - Leadwood Cottage (adults only)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no hot water for bathing

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    8.0
    Safari on our doorstep
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Room - Paperbark Lodge
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with solar lights and more blankets, as well better maintenance and upkeep

    Safari was amazing. Staff members Theresa and Phindile were terrific hosts

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    7.0
    Tala review
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Cottage - Leadwood Cottage (adults only)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food is not great, honestly they need a new chef and to ensure the kitchen is adequately stocked with fresh food and ingredients, half of the things we ordered they did not have, we had ordered prawns it wasn't cleaned properly was overcooked and tasted like it was old, almost every meal we ate was off poor quality, there isn't a great breakfast option either and is very restricted for those who do not eat beef and pork, in my opinion if the food was good I would honestly give the resort a 10/10 but unfortunately it was well below expectations. Also tiling the floors and bathrooms would be a huge plus as well as maintenance of the outdoor deck and furniture.

    The game reserve is beautiful, we stayed at the Leadwood Cottage and it was great very cosy and clean. Staff are also friendly and accommodating. Views are great and it's super peaceful and quaint.

    Stayed in September 2023

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