Hoedspruit wildlife estate Stand 275, 1380 Hoedspruit, South Africa
#60 of 78 hotels in Hoedspruit
Guests' ChoiceBased on 119 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 May 2024
Menzi
South AfricaNicely located , neat and clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Mmathapelo
South Africa.
It was very peaceful and quite. Lovely place
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Mahlatse
South AfricaI liked everything about it
Very private and clean
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Vunene
South AfricaLimited options. You can’t bring in your own drinks but they don’t have cocktails and limited ciders. Also when it’s full, your breakfast will come in late so eventually we gave up and are outside
Outdoor bath and shower and the staff were incredible
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2023
Phathutshedzo
South Africathe pool was very dirty
peaceful and natural
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Tanya
South AfricaVery expensive stay! Ricoffee and cremora in room! I just feel that for the price better coffee and milk can be provided and water every day! 2 small bottels of water were provided only on arival day!
Friendly staff and lovely breakfast!!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 January 2023
Gavaza
South AfricaNo backup power when there is loadshedding
The environment (wildness) of the area is very much welcoming
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 16 January 2023
Nomhle
South Africabreakfast is very basic, and does not cater to non-pork eaters.
well maintained facility, enjoyed the outdoor bath and shower
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2022
Khomotso
South Africathe fact that you don’t have dinner only
clean and quiet-serene
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 23 October 2022
Hope
South AfricaThe owners have dogs which bark when you pass through and we were afraid of them.
The breakfast was better but not different options to choose from
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 25 September 2022
Ndebele
South AfricaNothing
The room was very clean, warm welcome and a very good place. The staff is also very friendly. The breakfast was good.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 8 September 2022
Beggy
South AfricaEverything was perfect.
The view is on another level, their breakfast is superb. Hoping to visit again soon.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 21 June 2022
Mayayise
South AfricaFood and network connection.
very beautiful and clean. friendly and helpful staff. quaint bush location. very relaxing. spotting some animals right outside my room or in the estate. hi
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 16 May 2022
Tony
South AfricaNothing
The breakfast was very good, well prepared and served at the time you chose. The staff were friendly and very kind.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 28 January 2022
Katiso
South AfricaThere was an error the initial book. We booked for one instate of two people. Upon arrival we found that its extra R700 per person per night this became a financial set back. The vacation budget had to chng. Cut other activities.
We loved the outdoor shower and bath Its quite nd peaceful
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 26 January 2022
Khomotjo
South AfricaTheir breakfast was crap 😔I expected buffet breakfast but what we got was quite the opposite. We had to go to wimpy for proper breakfast. I was disappointed
The lodge is situated in a wildlife estate. Peaceful and tranquil. Beautiful clean rooms which are well maintained. Heated pool with beautiful views of the bushes and animals.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 24 January 2022
Mike
South AfricaBreakfast.
Breakfast is not satisfying but the location was great
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 24 January 2022
Tshepo
South AfricaThere was no TV but I guess it was not all bad especially for a couple. It was a good opportunity for the pillow talks☺️
It was very clean and beautiful.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 8 January 2022
Sicelo
South Africathe room needs a small fridge so I can keep my water and other drinks cool in the hot weather
it was clean and is well kept. the staff was friendly and genuinely wanted to help
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 23 December 2021
Molokwane
South AfricaLack of mini bar fridge and poor Wi-Fi connection.
The staff was super friendly and the premises were clean. The outdoor showers were awesome.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 18 December 2021
Patriotic
South AfricaThe breakfast is too dull
The bushy surrounding with wild animals walking around, in the night we heard a Lion roar, it was an amazing experience
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 14 December 2021
Vutlhari
South AfricaThe friendliness of the staff and the quietness of the place..
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 30 November 2021
Lebogang
South AfricaThe food and a couple of other things I won’t mention. All I can say is this lodge is fairly new and the owners have a lot to learn about hosting guests. If you want to have fun, rather wait for them to gain a bit more experience. I would not book here again though!
Very serene and beautiful. They have a lady working there by the name of Alina who is absolutely amazing.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Ferinah
South AfricaThe breakfast was great, the rooms were very clean. My only recommendation would be that they need to help guest with activity bookings and hand them over to those people instead of expecting us to find our way
Stayed in April 2024
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