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Reviews of Thaba Manzi Ranch

19 Boschfontein Farm Maanhaarrand, 1739 Magaliesburg, South Africa

#16 of 17 Holiday rentals in Magaliesburg

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Review score

Based on 140 apartment reviews

6.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    7.3

  • Facilities

    6.6

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.3

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  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities need some TLC. Units need a upgrade and maintenance.

    The view and the peaceful stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Cottage
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The so-called farm foreman was extremely rude on arrival. Water was always on and off. Instead of being told that it was on a timed water pump. Internet was on for 2 days, then off for the rest of our t8me there.

    The view was awesome, and it's so peaceful. All you can hear is the animals. Stunning sunsets. Ester was so friendly and welcoming, making you feel like you were at home

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The farmworkers makes noise at night. The terrible 11km gravel road from the main road to the venue was kept a secret from me. There is no security lights in the parking area. No undercover parking for vehicles, only trees. The owner knew the sliding door at the chalet behind us was broken and did not fix it, that Friday night they were robbed of laptops, cellphones, wallets & clothing - this is unacceptable. When we arrived we were informed about the leaking kitchen sink pipe that caused a terrible smell exactly where u must prepare your food, it was clear on the rotten wood that it is an old leak. I will not recommend this farm house at all. The bathroomdoos cant close. There is no burglar bars in front of the windows. The ceiling fan is 3m above the bed and makes a terrible sound when turned on. The chain at the main entrance is too short for comfort, it takes u 15 min to get out or in.

    Its very quite.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    5.0
    Place needs a clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The number of cockroaches in the unit were excessive and the place needs to be professionally fogged. The farm has got loads of junk lying around and the single remaining horse looks like it needs to be put out of its misery. There was a decided disconnect between the website and reality which claimed there were horse trails on offer..

    The location was beautiful with a nice view of the mountains. Pool was clean and lovely. Nice to be on a farm out of the city.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No water so we had to go home early

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wrong directions on the email

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    6.0
    Decent stay. Great host. Rude unprofessional owner.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner of the establishment is very rude. We ended up not staying the second (paid for) night. He should not put his number on the booking.com contact list, rather put Esther’s. He cannot deal with paying customers.

    Esther gave us the BIGGEST and MOST FRIENDLIEST welcome! She is a definite asset to this establishment. I wish I had her number sooner.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    6.0
    It was okay the shower floor was the disappointment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom shower floor ..it was not the way I expected it to be..They need to put in the clean tiles for hygienic purposes.

    The place was clean and nice

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    7.0
    Pleasent but will not go again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facility needs to be looked after better even as a farm, it's very run down. Rooms were good and it was peaceful at least

    The cottage was clean and neat

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fireplace are far maybe the must be one in the rooms

    Environment

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    7.0
    Restful and good walks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place did need more maintenance but was comfortable. The access road needs regrading.

    A very restful place. A good long walk with the dog.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2023

    7.0
    It worked for us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night

    I missed the part where no soap was provided - that would have been good. Also there was no washing up soap in our room but the other room did have so we made a plan.

    It really was comfortable and suited our needs as well as our budget.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2023

    6.0
    It was peaceful. But there wasn't much to do.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The water did not come on after the power outage

    The scenery was beautiful

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2023

    5.0
    Great stay, unpleasant owner
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Cottage
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road to the place is a nightmare, luckily we were driving a 4x4 vehicle. Owner claimed they drive the road twice a month and any normal vehicle would make it. Owner is very unfriendly. Didn't see the owner once the entire 5 nights that we were there.

    Nice secluded and quite. Beautiful area. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2023

    6.0
    The place is perfect or anyone who wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Cottage
    • Stayed 5 nights

    When the power goes off due to load shedding the water is also affected. We had an issue where there was load shedding and then a pipe burst and there wasn't water for a while. The host did provide us with drinking water which was great.

    This place is great for those who want to take time out from the hustle and bustle of the city. it is tranquil and calm. There are also cute animals and you can experience nature by taking a hike or wandering around the ranch.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is a bit run down. The pool area is not fabulous. The water in the showers and basins doesn't always work. However, this could also be due to loadshedding. It is a farm environment so the flies were understandable. However, even though they have done their best to try to fix the issue, the flies did make it a bit frustrating.

    It was quiet, and we did find it peaceful. Esther, the staff on site is very welcoming. The view from the accommodation is beautiful and there are nice long walks where you can see giraffes etc.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2022

    6.0
    Quite, peaceful and beautiful sunsets!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The uncomfortable bed and bad bedding. Staff/owner not informing that water are switched off at a. specific time. No information on trial walk and routes, also no horse riding as advertised. ☹️ Staff can be more attentive and informed to advise visitors.

    Most beautiful sunsets!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    6.0
    Beside the fact that it was a gravel road with load shedding. We actually met people and had a blast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that we had to use candles when it was loadshedding the place is very dark and they don't change towels daily

    Didn't get any breakfast. There was a column for extra which I mentioned it was my anniversary and I didn't get anything

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The activities there were very poor. The activities aren't inside the accommodation but apparently they're in the surrounding area. They're no activities in that accommodation. So they advertised activities were false or they didn't state that the activities aren't inside the accommodation. You can go there for the cleanliness but not for activities.

    The rooms were very clean. The beds were soo comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was Beautiful. The house was neat and intimate.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2022

    6.0
    Great space for a tranquil experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Power outage impacted water supply Water shutdownn at night Dirt road

    Tranquil environment

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2022

    6.0
    Esther needs to clean sheets and the blankets. It was not all bad. Enjoyed the peacefulness and pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bedding was dirty, everything on the bed. The bed made it hard to relax.

    The peacefulness and quietness...

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2021

    7.0
    I came to rest and did just that. thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Road was bad and sign boards to place are poorly marked

    Loved the peacefulness and nature surrounding.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The drive there is extremely confusing. The owner pointed out some directions beforehand, but not nearly sufficient. It took us nearly an additional hour on the road to find the place. In adiiton, we barely had any hot water. Only had one hot shower in the 3 days we stayed there. Some due to loadshedding

    The mountains are your backyard. Its absolutely stunning and beautiful. Good place to go switch off from the hustle of the city

    Stayed in November 2021

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