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Reviews of MALI Boutique Lodge & Tube 'n Axe Budget Accommodation

Corner of Saffron & Darnell Streets / P O Box 19, 6308 Stormsrivier, South Africa

#7 of 8 hotels in Stormsrivier

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 228 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The meal for the evening was a bit pricey.

    The breakfast was excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen was not working during our stay. We had to eat out in nearby location but that lead us to discover a good pizza and delicious food at the closest food junction.

    Location is good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Dormitory (14 Sleeper)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just as a recommendation: connect the visitors more to the village next to it. It's so much more the local feeling than the tourist set up at the other end of the road

    The staff is absolutely amazing when it comes to service and friendliness! The tubing company is connected to that hostel, which is highly recommended to do, just because you get the greatest guides with it. In the end, we actually spent more time with the staff and found friends in some of them than other backpackers who would just stay for a night. Come in and stay longer :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    7.0
    Was a good stay despite the small things
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows are very uncomfortable.

    Bacon was diced bacon as to streaky. Roosterbrood was paper thin and only got half. No jam for the toast. No option to add a sausage. Not worth the price.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed our stay at Tube n Axe. Will do it again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We enjoyed the beautiful property, each unit is privately tugged in the natural environment. The staff is friendly, the food is good. They create ambiance with a huge fire and vibing music. We made use of the pool and the hot tubs. Our stay contributed to our memories together. We will come again and bring friends to enjoy the cozy vibe.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed lining was basic, room for improvement in the tent

    I like where the property is situated

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    9.0
    Nice place and nice vibe!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Nice swimming pool and garden, nice bar.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    9.0
    Great with kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tubing activity (green one) was really overpriced compared to what we did (it was fun but short and okay for the kids).

    The pool, playground, etc. were great for our kids. We also enjoyed the hot tubs. The staff was very nice.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had this cute little porch outside our room, however we could not use it or even open the door throughout our stay , this was because it smelled so bad like a sewer pipe or clogged drain. I was really dissapointed about that. We had to request for airfreshner. The first time we showered we notice the water was standing in the shower and not draining . This was sorted out by maintenance the next day and we had no issues after that.

    Staff were friendly and helpful Room and linen was clean 👌 The bonfire is quiet nice in the evenings , as well as the hot tub .

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was too small needs more room .

    I liked the location very beautiful gardening was perfect.the room was clean and comfortable

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    9.0
    Awesome place great value and good vibe
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Dormitory (14 Sleeper)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great fireplace and Hot Tubs

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

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

    We had dinner and morning coffee at the establishment, and their service needs a lot of improvement

    It is very difficult to give an honest review, because it was raining.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fan was very loud

    Very friendly staff, and setup was really nice

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food could be better.

    Everything, hot tubs, nice host, nice advices.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    7.0
    Pretty good for a backpackers facility.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Inconsistent hot water supply.

    Good location. Plenty of activities.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A tad bit overpriced for what you get compared to other places we stayed in around the same area.

    Lovely nature setting. Convenient restaurant and pub at the location. Nice vibe and bon fire.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    9.0
    Great guesthouse, loved the tubing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit quiet but hopefully will busy up a bit when it hits peak season.

    Great location in the heart of Stormsriver. We also did the Blackwater Tubing which operated out of the lodge, which was great fun! Lovely staff, comfortable bed, plenty to do in the area. Don’t expect pure luxury but for the price everything was excellent.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the rooms are small and old.

    nice room, nice bar, very good location. nice and safe

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    8.0
    Could be better in responding messages!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Dormitory (14 Sleeper)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were a group of 7 or more locals were placed in the same room as mine. They eat, talk loud and party in the room. My sleeping bag was lost which I believed was accidentally taken by them. Wrote several notices to the hostel but did not hear back from them.

    The places was very special and good to meet other backpackers

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

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

    The hot tubs were not warm when we arrived and still had to be warmed up and this takes a couple of hours, so something to take into account.

    Friendly personnel. We had a big and clean room with everything you need, even a heater for the cold. The owners made sure to check that it was all working well. There's a great bar area where you can sit in comfort or play a game of pool.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    9.0
    I'll be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They have a pool table and delicious pizza

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    8.0
    Easy for short stay to see park.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Dormitory (14 Sleeper)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small shower. But mostly the kitchen (as self serve) was severely lacking cooking utensils and it was out in the back with no light and almost out there as an after thought. But it has a kettle and microwave and you can ask inside for a bowl or if you need something they are happy to accommodate.

    Someone always at reception. Feels safe. Good set up although it’s winter so hard to appreciate the pool and fire pit. Easy to meet people. Help arranged a taxi combi to Tsitsikamma. Close to restos. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    7.0
    Good stay over for the Stormsriver Traverse MTB race
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Dormitory (14 Sleeper)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a bit of basic maintenance, esp in the bathrooms. Loose taps and the like

    Lovely backpackers. Very friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That we didn't stay longer .

    Location is perfect and has a restaurant to cater for all your needs.

    Stayed in May 2023

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