Off the N2 between Pongola and Mkuze, 3170 Pongola Game Reserve, South Africa
#4 of 4 hotels in Pongola Game Reserve
Guests' ChoiceBased on 86 B&B reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.4
Facilities
7.9
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 March 2024
Louise
South AfricaOwner was friendly and consistently asked if we were comfortable or needed anything. Ideal as our stopover
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Maria
South Africanothing really
stunjing setting and lovely rooms and facilities
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Adele
South AfricaThe toilets didn't flush properly.
The surroundings were beautiful, green, lush and peaceful. The host is awesome, friendly and caring and the breakfast was really good. Aircon in the rooms really helped and wifi also. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Kobus
South AfricaMuddy road
Location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Sean
South AfricaNo TV in the main areafor us all to watch the Rugby together. Braai tongs, crockery, glasses and cutlery etc not availbale for braaing at night.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Williams
South AfricaThere was nothing we were unhappy about.
A lovely stay at Tamboti Ridge. Our hostess was really lovely, friendly and helpful with advice on where to have dinner nearby. The rooms are surrounded by a beautiful cycad filled garden with a tranquil environment. Breakfast was amazing and certainly more than we expected. We would certainly stay here again if travelling that way.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Hebert
South AfricaSimplicity, quietness and peace with nature
N/A
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Andre
South AfricaGood location.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Nelisiwe
South AfricaWifi was not working ,as much as you wanna switch off we need proper dstv channels especially sports
The location and area is beautiful if you wanna switch off and be one with nature,the size of the rooms they are very spacious .breakfast was awesome
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Dr
South AfricaNothing
Very well kept, good hospitality, hidden gem amongst the fields, and very good shower😁. Nice touch was finding a heater and LED lights in case of loadshedding.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 4 July 2023
Allison
South AfricaConvenience as an overnight stopover
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2022
Natalie
GermanyGreat place and stunning view!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 8 June 2022
Andre
South Africaperhaps an extra sachet of coffee in the room. A chair or two in the rooms (although it was not difficult to bring the patio chairs in).
Closeness to main road. Beautiful gardens. Very comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast. Yoghurt, fruit, cereals, muffins and a very tasty hot farmers breakfast or omelette. Bathroom with shower and bath.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 8 April 2022
Pasquale
United KingdomActually all really good!
Very nice place, lovely receptionist. Very good breakfast.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 20 March 2022
S'bekezelo
AngolaThe swimming pool water was oily
The location was perfect, it was peaceful
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 3 February 2022
De
South AfricaLack of water
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 31 January 2022
Bernadette
South AfricaCould do a lot of work. It was very quiet,
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 23 January 2022
Christi
South AfricaThe hostess was very friendly and helpful, she borrowed us plates and cutlery for our braai and brought us an umbrella when it started raining. Very good value for money.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 13 January 2022
Nokwanda
South AfricaSuggestion for the lady to serve dinner as well.
The lady was very friendly and welcoming, the breakfast was well prepared, the area is very peaceful
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 12 January 2022
Kin
South AfricaFacilities / equipment inside the room are old and not in very good conditions but still workable, maintenance is needed. Pillows, comforters and cover sheets are with stains. Not feeling clean enough.
Nothing Special. Bonus for Free WIFI with slow speed and a bar fridge.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 13 December 2021
Thabo
South AfricaNone
The room was clean and with enough space
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 6 December 2021
Van
South AfricaThe one room had a very damp smell and the toilet was leaking, which we reported
Breakfast was lovely even though we had load shedding. Beautiful garden
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 29 November 2021
Rob
South Africapool was out of commission and very green which was a bad 1st impression. the room we were originally allocated for our son smelled very mouldy but they did change to a better room
well situated
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 19 November 2021
Camille
FranceYou could see that the place was still a little bit under construction, I’m sure it will be even greater in the future.
The property is very nice and the staff very helpful. The double room was big and clean and the breakfast amazing.
Stayed in November 2021
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