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Reviews of Umsinsi Cottage

298 Koedoe Street, 3960 Hluhluwe, South Africa

#10 of 14 Holiday rentals in Hluhluwe

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Review score

Based on 37 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No TV in lounge

    Problem bote of drinking water

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cottage was spacious and well equipped. Airconditioning in both the sleeping rooms. We asked for a late check out because of my elderly mom and the property hat no problem with that. They were extremely kind in every way.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    8.0
    Nice, affordable place close to Hluhuwe game reserve
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tracey was so friendly and nice

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2023

    8.0
    Our stay was Satisfactory.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 1 night

    Need wifi

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2023

    7.0
    didn’t see much arrived at night left very early in the morning
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nil

    nothing special needed a place to sleep was tired driving from Mozambique at night

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    9.0
    Very clean, comfortable and affordable. worth every cent, and Tracey is a lovely woman - was a great pleasure to stay he
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Wi-Fi was a bit of an issue, but not one that greatly affected us as when you go on holiday it’s largely about spending time with your family/friends rather than using the internet.

    Amazing property that is quite central and allows for easy access to prime locations in the area. cleanliness was exceptional and the staff and owner are amazing and accommodating the entire time. the house itself is also very comfortable with all amenities needed.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet and peaceful. Close to the shops. Rooms were neat and tidy. Tracey was very welcoming and helpful.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2021

    8.0
    Comfortable and relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    More plug points - difficult accessing them in the bedrooms

    Lovely friendly host. Comfortable. Value for money

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2021

    9.0
    Definitely a place to go back, the kids really like it there, very clean excellent for self catering
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    none

    excellent location

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    1.0
    Disappointed
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing was good What we booked we never got. The owner had drama with ceilings falling etc. I regret booking this disgusting place. I will never recommend this old tatty place to anyone

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    4.0
    Damage to the unit was actually much worse than explained upon arrival and made stay unpleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unit had damage from a storm which was unfortunate and unavoidable BUT nothing was done to alleviate the situation. Floor was wet with running water but no towel or mop available. Room absolutely stank but no air freshener. Toilet covered in filth which dripped down from the hole in the ceiling which was covered with a black refuse bag which came adrift during the night. No dish clothes provided. Glasses and cutlery dusty.

    Beds very comfortable, Air Conditioner very good and quiet.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Great stay, wish we booked for a longer stay, will be returning when we are in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was nothing we did not like, all was excellent.

    The Host were excellent, we felt like we were at home, Alec and Tracy are exceptional hosts. The Gardens on the property are amazing. We will definatly be returning.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    It was a wonderful getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The place was secure and clean. The hosts were exceptionally entertaining. They took my kids on a tour and went in search of the tortoises in the property, my little one remarked that it was like an easter egg hunt. We truly enjoyed out stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a problem with wifi but next time i hope next time it would be working.

    I like the area ,the gentle breeze at night.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cottage & room was great!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    10
    Nice to have TV in each bedroom. But it will be most comfortable to have one in the lounge as well
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No TV in the lounge

    Very clean. The host and staff are very helpful

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were dogs walking around the premises that I was not made aware of prior to the booking I couldn't even have breakfast onsite

    The rooms were private and quiet

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    10
    A place that you needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect

    It was more especially the tv on each bedrooms that took us on suprise

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2022

    6.0
    The venue was underwhelming while the host was pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There were a few things that made our stay unpleasant. There were no dishcloths available in the kitchen and, on our 1st evening there, the salt cellar was empty. Coffee provided was inedible due to it being hard. The toilet floor in the 2 single bed room was wet - it appeared as if the toilet was leaking. There were no bathroom mats on the day we arrived. Thereafter, only one bathroom received a mat. The taps in both showers shocked us when we used them. The air is still cold and it would have been nice to have a duvet instead of a thin quilt. The front left stove plate tripped the mains on the DB. There was no Wifi available due to the servers in the area being down. It would have been nice to have been told upon or before our arrival. My travelling buddy came home with bed bug bites from the double bed room. The impression we got was that the cottage had not been checked thoroughly prior to our arrival. When comparing this to other venues in the area, such as Hluhluwe Country Cottages, it falls short of expectations and value for money.

    It was lovely to see that some of our suggestions made previously had been considered - plug points near the bedside tables being one of them. The dark-coloured towels were great! I liked how clean the unit was. Our host was helpful and assisted with refilling our salt cellar when asked:-)

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good and we enjoyed our trip with my friends

    Everything was in order and we enjoyed our stay th owner was so welcoming

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower did not work at first Water was not hot in this weather, lukewarm shower. Not enough blankets

    Clean friendly

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The Dstv package was poor - I expected to at least be able to watch the Sport channels - and this was not mentioned anywhere that I can see; Wi-Fi did not work (when asked we were told it was a Telkom problem) - I would have expected prior warning and a discount seeing that the price included Wi-Fi. Bathrooms very small. Also was handed a set of keys with remotes with incorrect info on how the remotes for the gate/ alarm works

    All in all it was passable - clean and quiet

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Rooms and bathrooms were very clean.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

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