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Reviews of The Edge Mountain Retreat

The Edge Mountain Retreat, 5241 Hogsback, South Africa

#15 of 29 hotels in Hogsback

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Review score

Based on 444 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 17 June 2023

    8.0
    Overall a pleasant stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Alert 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

    8.0
    Peaceful and relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beautiful location. Quaint.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

    8.0
    It was enjoyable and we will defnitely make use of The Rdge again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The matress needs to be replaced.

    Reception was very efficient. accommodation comfortable. Pizza and coffee was excellent

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2023

    8.0
    Great place to stay and enjoy quietness and nature (especially the visit to the waterfalls).
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Brilliant would like to come again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2023

    10
    Interesting and enjoyable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We 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

    9.0
    A serene restorative trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    8.0
    Quaint studio cottage in beautiful garden, great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights

    As 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

    9.0
    beautiful surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    not applicable

    friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2023

    10
    Beautiful venue, amazing flowers and totally tranquil stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Liked 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

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stillness and location .Everything in one area accommodation , restuarant , walks . Cabin and cottages so welll equipped and excellent linen .

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2023

    10
    Beautiful views with walking distance to the Parkrun
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location of accommodation is the best, with beautiful views over the edge and the Parkrun is taking place walking distance from your cottage. Thank you so much for beautiful, quiet, clean and safe accommodation. The sunrise, sunsets and stars at this site is precious. Will definitely recommend this stay to anyone looking for accommodation in Hogsback. The outdoor shower and bath is amazing , we could enjoy champagne for our anniversary in the outdoor bath with sunset .

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cabin was stunning. Everything was clean and Had all necessary amenities. Really private ! And the restaurant was amazing! Would definitely go back.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2023

    10
    Beautifully decorated, spacious, with incredible views across the valleys and to the mountains
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Loved our chalet. It is beautifully decorated, very spacious and it comes with: a dining room, kitchen lounge, big fireplace, comfortable big bed and bathroom with bath and shower and double basins. Plus outdoor eating and braai facilities, sun loungers and outdoor bath and shower with the most incredible views. We look forward to coming back soon!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The garden view

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road to the lodge is bad and lights were dirty in our room

    I liked the cottage,Garden flower and view point

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Got kicked out from the bar/restaurant with some other guests. They close a bit too early we found.

    Great receptionist Alex with lots of information. Wonderful rooms and a super breakfast. Location is a dream!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing views

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2023

    10
    Absolutely fantastic, atmospheric place.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We stayed in Cliffside and Heavens Above. Wow. Both have unbelievable views, HA is literally right on the edge. My daughter took an outdoor shower with Rock Hyrax watching her! Both amazing. Stay here everyone!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2023

    8.0
    2 days in the mountains, enjoyed walking labyrinth and waterfalls and eco shrine
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    sweet cottage in peaceful surroundings, well equipped

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Wi-fi was a bit of an issue but nothing that cannot be overcome.

    Located just outside of Hogsback, the location was perfect and even more so, the view. The staff were very friendly and the food was good quality. The market was a pleasant surprise at the lodge.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, rooms and service all fantastic. Had my best breakfast there- chicken livers. Also had my worst- the salmon on spinach and rosti. It was way too rich, felt nauseas. But overall a great stay

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Park View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view, the food, the atmosphere

    Stayed in December 2022

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