Farm Oudehoutdraai R543 towards Piet Retief, 2480 Wakkerstroom, South Africa
#3 of 6 hotels in Wakkerstroom
Guests' ChoiceBased on 181 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 April 2024
Esmare
South AfricaNext level service! Will definitely be back.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Anmarie
South AfricaThe setting is beautiful. The staff are very friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Jacobus
South AfricaNo solar power system to cover power outages. No lighting in the dining room during an outage. Not even candles provided.
Beautiful location. Good food. Comfortable beds.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Stephen
South AfricaVery good English breakfast. The dinner was superb!! I had a fillet steak, the best I have had for years, I called the chef and told her so, and also very reasonably priced. Plenty animals to see.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Kgatliso
South AfricaThe views
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Giuseppe
South AfricaPhoto opportunity
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Stina
South AfricaSmall bar fridge in the room would have been very useful.
Breakfast was good; Dinners was top-class! Beautiful scenery; very friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Ronel
South AfricaExcellent
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Valerie
South AfricaMy room smelt overpowingly of insecticide.
Excellent location, beautiful surroundings and wonderful service
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Eugene
South AfricaThe patio was just a flat slab with one plastic chair, as it had no cover and it was drizzling we couldn't enjoy it. (Mystery Lady) I missed the fact that there was only a shower, but that was not too serious. From the booking form it was not clear what room or area we were being allocated. ie the Stables, the Wing or the Manor? The booking form does not show the actual room one is allocated and its difficult to understand why a deluxe room, 1 extra large double bed 30m2 costs R3,280 while Standard Queen Room , 1 extra large double bed 20m2 costs R5,200? without a picture.
The breakfast was lovely but average. Not much choice. The room was very comfortable and very clean and the welcome chocolates , welcome. The venue was stunning.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Jacobus
South AfricaIt is amazing that in our present time (2024) in South Africa that no solar panels and battery/inverter system are installed in the dining room. The result was that food was served in virtual darkness. Not even candles on the tables! I also could not see any panels on or near the accommodation quarters. Guests are advised to bring along torches/flashlights as we expect more power outages in winter. My other gripe is that while the food over all was good, the chef doesn't appear to understand the difference between a hard fried egg and an easy over egg.
Beautiful location in rolling grassy hills with an attractive river flowing down the valley. The property is stocked with antelope, wildebeest and zebras and European Fallow deer. Race horses are reared on the property and apparently, hunting is offered as well. Fishing is also catered for but I suspect the dams tend to be fished out by the birds and otters. Staff were friendly and intelligent.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Lynn
South AfricaEverything was great
Wonderful stay
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Hester
South AfricaThey met us at our car so that we didn't need to walk in the rain. We forgot our cellphone chargers at home. They supplied us with one. They opened the gate when we came in late after the Wakkerstroom Music Festival concerts. When we asked if our son could join us Sunday morning for breakfast but he doesn't eat eggs, they welcomed him and accomodated him by offering him other choices. And they did all this with a huge smile!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Alice-ann
South AfricaThe food was excellent! Also the staff's friendliness and 5 star service. Special thanks to Jessica who went out of her way to make us feel welcome and organised activities for the children.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Aubrey
South AfricaWarm reception from the entire staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Righardt
South AfricaNo network signal which is not a problem but the wifi did not work so there is no way to communicate
Beautiful setting and surroundings. Clean and stylish room
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Charissa
South AfricaI didn't have hot water my last time around but that's not because of the property. There is nothing not to love about this place.
The location is so isolated but breathtaking, every room I've stayed in thus far has been clean and the decor stunning.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Owethu
South AfricaThere was no one at reception when we tried to check in. No internet and the wifi codes given were only for an hour and did not even work. That is very frustrating as we left a toddler at home and could not check up on them. The water was also not hot in the morning when we were taking a bath / shower. More water bottles would be great. There was only one toothbrush set and one bubble bath but we booked for two people.
We loved the room design and the view from our room. The offering was value for money. All the basic requirements were in place. The bath towels were absorbent, clean and comfortable. There were enough plug points for all our devices.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Francois
South AfricaNothing that we did not like, we had a wonderful stay
We loved the setting. Beautiful farm, stunning view and peaceful. The staff are extremely friendly, helpful and went out of their way to assist and help. The food was wonderful, so compliments to the chef and staff. We can highly recomend Wetland gamelodge.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Sascha
Germanynothing
everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Barbara
New ZealandWould have liked a lounge area for relaxing with our fellow guests (we were a group of 6).
Very friendly staff. Fabulous game drive.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Lebogang
South AfricaMenu is limited but overall I really enjoyed my stay and I'd definitely go again.
I liked almost everything about the place. Great service, friendly stuff and a beautiful suite. The view from our room was also breathtaking.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Fleur
NetherlandsWe felt very welcome and at home. The staf went out of their way to welcome us and even surprised us for our honeymoon. The views are outstanding and the room was very comfortable.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Jutta
GermanyNothing
Gorgeous location, super friendly staff and really nice rooms with comfortable beds. We had a lot of fun during our guided Quad tour.😀
Stayed in January 2024
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