Waterbuck Gate, Guernsey Road, 1380 Thornybush Game Reserve, South Africa
Based on 11 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
10.0
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.7
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Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Marcel
NetherlandsToo many drinks were invoiced and also the small drinks which were offered by the house has to be paid, after the game drives you are welcomed with a small drink (shot) but this then turns out afterwards to be a 3 double drink which is charged to your bill). And we drank 8 bacardi cola but ther were 24 invoiced! The female manager keeps trying to sell drinks even when you've thanked for them several times.
the total experience, the rooms, the luxury and the game drives, the ranger and tracker were very nice and good. We have had a very good time.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 28 June 2023
Koester
United StatesThe property has exceptional game viewing opportunities both during game drives and at the lodge and nearby watering hole.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 25 April 2023
Frederik
South Africawe had to share dinners etc some days with another couple who got pretty irritating
location and game drives were excellent. game ranger was great
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 16 February 2023
Matthew
United KingdomNothing
Perfect in every way
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2022
Ralph
SwitzerlandGreat location and a wonderful team
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 27 September 2021
Christiaan
South AfricaWe loved everything :)
The best Game Drive experience you could ask for in our beautiful country. Roux and Odilia made our stay what it was, out of this world. Wonderful people!!
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 13 May 2023
Thomas
Germany- no mosquito net for the bed. - for this price we expected more nice touches, entree options for dinner, not the best value for money. - lunch snack is provided right before the game drives. It would be nice if it was available earlier.
- Ranger Roux was a great guide and super knowledgeable, it made the game drives unforgettable. - huge room, very isolated from other guests, peaceful private deck overlooking the reserve. - very personal experience (only 4 rooms at this property). - nice pool and deck by the waterhole.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 7 February 2023
Ryan
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 8 October 2021
Mobeen
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 13 September 2021
Nana
GhanaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2021
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