The Edge Mountain Retreat, 5241 Hogsback, South Africa
#15 of 30 hotels in Hogsback
Guests' ChoiceBased on 442 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
6.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 July 2023
Malotana
South AfricaNo Wi-Fi
The hiking, the beautiful mountain! Meeting new friendly people.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Jody
South AfricaFirst the reception was very friendly and helpful. a lovely young lady with a super cool attitude for their guests. When calling the reception after booking in we asked for someone to come light the indoor fire, there was no issues and we got someone to help us. The food is out of this world delicious, you have to taste it to understand, certainly the best food in all our travels.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Dudu
South AfricaThe road leading here
Everything, especially the fireplace and the comfy bed
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Sheree
South AfricaLaying in bed with the fire going, keeping warm, and still being able to see the gorgeous view was beyond amazing.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Sthembile
South AfricaNone
Excellent service
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Uzukhanye'uqaqambe
South AfricaThe breakfast was great and the rooms were so neat.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Kelsey
South AfricaWe had a bit of trouble figuring out the geyser so maybe a brief explanation on the hot water usage etc. would benefit future guests.
Very cosily located & stunning views. Everything we needed was supplied & the hosts went out of their way to help us make it a special stay.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 July 2023
Sharon
South AfricaBeautiful gardens and great facilities
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Brittney
South AfricaNo Wi-Fi as you struggle with getting service
Location. Very private space with a great view.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Onalerona
South AfricaHogsback does not have clean water,advisable to bring own 5L water for drinking
Fire place in the rooms
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Creswell
South AfricaAlert customers on checkin that the room will not be turned unless specifically requested.
Beautiful view. Well kept accommodation and friendly staff. Good value for money. Great food.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Nicola
South AfricaBeautiful location. Quaint.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Hastie
South AfricaThe parking space was very small and difficult to maneuver when sharing.
I enjoyed how private the space was that we occupied, everything was convenient and well thought out.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 9 May 2023
Moolman
South AfricaThe matress needs to be replaced.
Reception was very efficient. accommodation comfortable. Pizza and coffee was excellent
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 6 May 2023
Middendorp
South AfricaThe menu of the restaurant could do with a bit more variety, e.g chicken schnitzel could be added for those that want to reduce on meat dishes. Although staff and chef were very accommodating in making some changes to the set menu.
Stayed two nights in the Edge Mountain retreat whilst in Hogsback. Well worth the scary road journey-puts the term potholes into context! You don't need a 4x4 but careful driving. The spacious cottage provided an amazing view over the valley and the road we have driven up to Hogsback. Found friendly and generous people at the Edge, as well as in this beautiful village. We surely will visit again, this time with a more appropriate vehicle.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
Sarah
South AfricaThe rooms could do with a revamp
The view was breathtaking!! The breakfast was excellent and the staff friendly
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Ken
South AfricaN/A
Everything
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Janet
South AfricaDue to Eskom the electricity goes by phases. so certain cottages don’t get affected and certain cottages does. the restaurant had everything working except for the lights.Our cottage had no lights , no electricity , so couldn’t use the microwave or fridge. When alerted about the situation , they assisted us with water and also offered for changing of the cottage at night. Definitely not value for money.
We stayed at cliffside( superior chalet) and the room was amazing, had all the facilities needed and the view was just amazing.the restaurant food was good and the staff was friendly.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 8 April 2023
Tinka
South AfricaOur cottage wasn't cleared out - in the bathroom was still the previous people's empty shampoo bottle. Maybe an upgrade on the TV would be nice.
Personnel were very friendly - we felt welcome. The food was outstanding in the restaurant. Loved the atmosphere. The view on the edge is absolutely stunning!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 6 April 2023
Sally
South AfricaWe loved the privacy of our unit. Also the activities at the property was great for the weekend. The waterfalls unbelievable. We enjoyed the parkrun.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 3 April 2023
Pumla
South AfricaThere are no nets around the bed, considering there are a lot a mosquitos and bugs.
This property is amazing! So serene and calm. It’s nice to get away from the city. The viewpoint they have is out of this world, spent hours in silence there. There is a restaurant where you can get food, the staff was really friendly
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 2 April 2023
Tersialuna
South AfricaAs much as we love The Edge, our friends found a much bigger place for a similar price, Im not sure the tiny cottages although quaint are worth what they are charging for them when there is so much choice in Hogsback. The fire place smoked us out on our last night, we did report it on the 2nd day but I think they are just old. We had to open the door and windows so that we could breath and it was a cold evening. Absolutely NO wifi in our place.
The location of the little studio cottage is beautiful in well maintained gardens. The staff were all very friendly. The restaurant was our favourite spot for meals etc during our 5 night stay and the fresh Ciabatta is fantastic.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 27 March 2023
Gus
South Africanot applicable
friendly staff
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 25 March 2023
Marie-anne
South AfricaBeautiful
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 18 March 2023
Marlene
South AfricaLiked everything, but gardening with weed eaters close to the bungalow at times of resting after lunch was not pleasant.
The peaceful location, the beautiful gardens and flowers, the position of the facility, with open balcony so close to the mountain edge. The restaurant, atmosphere and log fire on chilly nights.
Stayed in March 2023
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