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Reviews of Tenahead Lodge & Spa 5 stars

Naudes Neck, 9787 Rhodes, South Africa

#1 of 8 hotels in Rhodes

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 73 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Tranquility close to heaven!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing worth mentioning.

    Location, staff, food were all excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    So fortunate to have an opportunity to stay here. The staff treated us really well. The 5 course meals were amazing 🤩. I
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Setting and service. Spoilt

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    Fantastic lodge - staff amazing, food superb and comfort personified.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to report

    Tenahead comes out tops on our extensive road trip. Beautiful place in beautiful setting. Comfort is the priority there and the food exceptional, fine dining at it;s best. The fires in our rooms and the warm beds were greatly appreciated. Loved this place.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    8.0
    Has lots of potential
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No power during load shedding Thus no WiFi then either

    Location and views

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    9.0
    Great experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I would suggest that staff don't serve all items on menu without asking guests beforehand.

    Everything was good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Local knowledge of the fly fishing options would have been appreciated.

    The remoteness of the location. So unspoilt. Amazing surroundings. Excellent service

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful location and wonderful staff, a truely special place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the desserts didn't meet the high standards of all the other meals we enjoyed. And WiFi access was only available in the lounge area. We couldn't pick up WiFi in our room.

    A stunning location for a few days away from the hustle and bustle of city life. 5 course dinners, lovely breakfasts and superb staff made this a very memorable long weekend. High ground clearance vehicle required and 4x4 highly recommended.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    9.0
    Our stay exceeded our expectations and we will definitely return with a better idea of the beauty
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was amazing

    All meals were really amazing, and the setting and outlook of the dining hall during the day and the night was spectacular.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location. Luxury accomodation.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    10
    Magnificent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was everything we expected, the staff are amazing. Perfect getaway for a relaxing getaway.

    Nothing

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    10
    You feel like on top of South Africa. Amazing & unique!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road to the lodge was heavy, but also fun. You definitely need a 4x4.

    The view & silence. Also the staff was very friendly. Excellent food and cosy & warm fire place.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor and furniture are outdated and need updating. Too high tariffs. Not value for money. Breakfast can be better - it was tasty, but more options can be given to guests (English breakfast).

    Beautiful setting and nature. There was still slope on mountain. Beautiful lay out of lodge, which make experiencing of nature great. Effort to keep rooms warm. Fireplace in rooms were already burning when we arrived. Very friendly and helpful staff, especially Thando. We had vehicle problems and they were very helpful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just be well aware that the rode to there requires a 4×4...

    Location is unique and amazing. Not easy to get to but worth everything when you arrive. Food was great, rooms were well heated and spacious. The atmosphere of the place is ideal for the perfect getaway weekend. Don't miss the spa.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2023

    9.0
    Exceptional location....great views....stunning dinners!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms need some up-grading...it is staring to look a bit out-dated! The tablecloths needs to be replaced...most of them had holes in them!

    Breakfast was good....very tasty The staff was always very friendly and helpful! Dinner was exceptional.....I did not expect fine dining in such a remote place, but it was the best ever!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2023

    10
    We had a great stay and hope to be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was good and well prepared.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2023

    10
    Very enjoyable stay in the Southern Drakensberg. Great hiking on the surrounding property and excellent star gazing at n
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The public roads to the area are in bad shape. We managed to reach in and 2WD vehicle, but if I were to revisit I would definitely opt for a 4WD.

    Loved the room and the view from the room overlooking the bell river/mountain stream. food was excellent and the hosts (Bianca and Keenan) were welcoming and attentive. couples spa treatment was excellent and good value.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    10
    One of the best place I have ever stayed. Scenery from the rooms are amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Stunning location, wonderful facilities and rooms and great friendly staff. Bianca & Keenan are the text book definition of going above an beyond to help and make you feel at home. Cannot wait to go again!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing place. Best food you can dream of. Glorious setting. Will defininately return!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were expecting five star hospitality but received so much more. Our engagement was so exceptional, due to the management and their wonderful professional staff.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2022

    10
    Most beautiful remote setting with attention to even the finest detail.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You may consider a diesel pump ? Not sure how license for selling diesel works tho..

    Managers Keenan and Bianca are the success behind it all.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2022

    10
    Catering was tops. Menu exceptional. Management the best .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location is beautifully remote and scenery stunning

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2022

    9.0
    An iconic destination well worth a visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room we stayed in showed signs of wear and tear - the service staff was very nice, but could do with a bit more training to live up to the standard of the hotels rating - the attention to detail should improve

    The Tenahead is one of those destinations that are on top of the bucket list of a 4x4 enthusiast, the location is stunning, the rooms are spacious and comfortable and the other facilities very stylish

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2022

    9.0
    Worthwhile
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Landscape Food Accomodations

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2022

    9.0
    It was spectacular from a natture point of view and the lodge is stunning
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little more options for vegetarian meals and bread baked at the lodge. The bread used is the plastic packet variety and having bread baked on site would make a huge difference to the eating experience

    The location is exceptional. The lodge is stunning and rooms and bathrooms amazing. lovely products to use in the bathroom. A fire made in your room daily. A higher clearance vehicle is necessary to get there especially in the rainy season. Lovely area to hike and ride mountain bikes. Stunning fly fishing. Grace at the Spa does a brilliant massage.

    Stayed in March 2022

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