1278 Tropical Street THE BLYDE RIVERWALK ESTATE, 0054 Pretoria, South Africa
#386 of 402 Holiday rentals in Pretoria
Guests' ChoiceBased on 75 apartment reviews
5.5Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.2
Location
8.0
Facilities
6.3
Staff
6.2
Value for money
6.4
Free WiFi
5.8
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Keitumetse
South AfricaThe bed mattress are finished..we hardly slept they were very uncomfortable. They need to invest in a smart tv because Dstv channels got disconnected while we were still there.
Nothing at all, except being at the lagoon.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Lazarus
BotswanaVery dirty and dusty. Sofa is terrible, cupboards broken and unclean. Smelling fridge etc
Location & external facilities are great
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Hamanth
South Africaproperty was advertised with private pool which was not there.
great location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Nompumelelo
South AfricaThe sitting room chairs were wet, the couch is super uncomfortable as it has holes on it. Also the cleaning ladies don't clean the cupboards, they were dirty inside.
The host was really patient with us and was reachable when we had questions.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Faith
South AfricaTh house is not clean the kitchen is really dirty we had to go buy some cleaning products because none were provided to disinfect the kitchen so we can use it.
The house is nice and spacious.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Noluthando
South AfricaIt was not easy to get access at the gate...Even after we've checked in.Going out of the gate was a daunting task.
The apartment was very nice.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Nombuso
South AfricaThe wasn't enough toilet paper, the sheets were dirty.
The Apartment was nice however there wasn't enough toilet paper or at least it would have been better to be told to bring our own.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Bhekiwe
South AfricaNothing
Beautiful
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Batista
South AfricaNo toilet. paper no coffee furniture had cugarrette burns
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 26 March 2023
Pontsho
South AfricaGate access was not sent on time. The main bedroom bedding was not white. Bedding is crucial for me, when I book accommodation.
The hostess was friendly
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 26 February 2023
Masego
South AfricaWhen we got to our apartment there was no electricity... But the host was so helpful that she bought some torches and ice
It's a self catering service
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 19 February 2023
Zungu
South AfricaThe beds were uncomfortable, you could actually feel the beds springs. They brought one bed the next morning of our arrival, ignoring the other rooms completely. All beds need to be changed for all the rooms. I found it annoying to leave my comfortable bed at home, and on holiday I sleep on uncomfortable bed. It ruins the entire stay period.u
We enjoyed the breakfast and the location is not bad.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 5 January 2023
Keletso
BotswanaThe beds and the couch, they are very old, not comfortable at all, please consider changing them because they really affected my comfort that I'm now experiencing back pain
The location is good, my host was suppose to send me all details before arrival, had to male calls at the gate because details were not sent. Improve on that
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 9 May 2022
Pretty
South AfricaThe noise
Everything
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 16 April 2022
Noluthando
South AfricaThe agent/owner of the apartment is disorganized Connie should step out of the business No paperwork No tags or beach access
Nothing Very disappointed
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 8 April 2022
Sibuaiao
South AfricaWe had a problem with the host .
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 22 December 2021
Monique
South AfricaIf you are a SMOKER....DONT GO. .you cant have a drink and smoke, you cant smoke anywhere. You come from the "beach" and security immediately tells you to put your shoes on...feet full of sand and everything.
The 3 bedroom apartment was stunning
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Samuel
South AfricaEverything is false information
The place is a ghetto, no need of trying to ve there. The apartment was run down Everything there is a mess
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Mamapudi
South AfricaYes
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Tasi
South AfricaBed
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Leanne
AustraliaWe were stuck in the heat waiting for the host to respond because security wouldn’t allow us through. There was a lack of communication when purchased I should have gotten all details emailed to me to avoid the problem of accessing the premises. Even the security at the gate thought it was a scam because I didn’t get the block number or unit number or access code. The property furniture was old. Couches uncomfortable and old. Dining chairs had holes. The plates were chipped and unsafe to eat from. There was only 4 glass cups in a 6 person accommodation. The dining table was sticky. There were lots of cockroaches and ants I had to defog the place. I felt dirty to sit,sleep or eat using the stuff. The beds were very hard and uncomfortable. The place only felt clean when the lovely cleaning lady came in to clean the place then it looked bright and clean. The lights kept switching if at intervals through the day and night for a shirteile then switched back on. I don’t believe the property was cleaned or prepped for me. The host only just topped up toilet paper, sugar and coffee on my arrival. Whilst I paid a lot of money for my stay it was not worth the cost and the property was below standard in cleanliness or appearance. The pots were old and like all the utensils in the kitchen needed replacing. The washing machine kept leaking, the microwave was old and damaged. The curtains couldn’t draw open in the lounge. Seriously the entire property needs an update and revamp, new furniture, new dishes,cups and pots, new equipment in the kitchen. Clean the place and disinfect and defog for cockroaches and ants. There are too many. That is very unhygienic. Thanks to the cleaner she made the place feel better to actually eat in by the amazing clean she did on Wednesday if our stay. If this place gets updated I would recommend, otherwise I would not recommend at all.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Michelle
AustraliaPoor communication. Slow to respond causing significant inconvenience. Host forgot about our reservation. Took over an hour to get access to the accommodation. Accommodation was not cleaned adequately. Linen was not in a new condition, cigarette burns on the sheets and towels were dirty. Basic essentials were not provided. Specific example is toilet paper. We had to try find a shop to go buy toilet paper and stock the toilets ourselves. We paid to stay at this property due to the facilities that were advertised which attracted us, unfortunately the host did not arrange for access to this and for the 2 days we were there were unable to get access. No value for money and false advertising. Felt trapped in the estate because security passes were not provided upfront.
Nothing, as our host did not make the necessary arrangements to have access to any of the facilities.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Pinky
South AfricaEverything. There were ants everywhere in the house & greeted by cockroaches & a terrible smell in our apartment the whole weekend. Microwave is rusted. We were scared to use it in case it burst or burn. The house was dirty & dirty laundry in the cupboards. On Saturday, we thought it’s loadshedding until we asked neighbours. From 9am until late afternoon. So disappointed that electricity was finished, not loaded. All beds were painful, pillows & linen - horrible. Towels were white but now horribly brown. Sofas are uncomfortable & smelling. No PRIVATE POOL as you advertised. As for the kitchen. Three bedroom is for six people but plates & cutlery was not. Only 3 cereal bowls, plates were chipped. No dustbin in the main bedroom or even sidelamps. Yoh, spiderwebs. I have operations for my SpinalChord & that apartment made it worse. I’m done with Booking.com
Location was good
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Bongeka
South AfricaMy bed and no air conditioning also some cockrotches
The place is very nice and exciting I enjoyed myself
Stayed in February 2024
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