Corner of Saffron & Darnell Streets / P O Box 19, 6308 Stormsrivier, South Africa
#7 of 8 hotels in Stormsrivier
Guests' ChoiceBased on 229 hostel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 May 2024
Mntungwana
South AfricaThere was nothing to not like.
The service was excellent.. The location of the establishment.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Fabian
South AfricaThe meal for the evening was a bit pricey.
The breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Shiksha
IndiaKitchen 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
Lea
GermanyJust 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
Carol
South AfricaPillows 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
Brittney
South AfricaWe 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
Eglee
South AfricaBed lining was basic, room for improvement in the tent
I like where the property is situated
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Lore
Belgium/
Nice swimming pool and garden, nice bar.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Malika
SwitzerlandThe 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
Sumaya
South AfricaWe 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
Phelisa
South AfricaShower 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
David
QatarGreat fireplace and Hot Tubs
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Ilse
South AfricaWe 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
Nathan
South AfricaFan was very loud
Very friendly staff, and setup was really nice
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Théophane
FranceThe food could be better.
Everything, hot tubs, nice host, nice advices.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Jason
United KingdomInconsistent hot water supply.
Good location. Plenty of activities.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Juhanay
South AfricaA 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
Holly
United KingdomBit 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
Noa
Israelthe rooms are small and old.
nice room, nice bar, very good location. nice and safe
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Yen
SwitzerlandThere 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
Victor
BelgiumThe 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
Jeremie
South AfricaThey have a pool table and delicious pizza
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Andrea
South AfricaSmall 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
Herman
South AfricaNeeds a bit of basic maintenance, esp in the bathrooms. Loose taps and the like
Lovely backpackers. Very friendly staff
Stayed in August 2023
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