Spekboom Road, Silonque Game Reserve , 1389 Phalaborwa, South Africa
#8 of 11 hotels in Phalaborwa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 329 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
9.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 December 2021
Wats_nex
South AfricaThe bedding didn't seem to be well ironed.
The service was very good from the owner to all the staff. Very responsive from the time we made a booking. The breakfast was good and the place is very clean.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 28 November 2021
Suzie
South AfricaWhen we checked in, there was a lot of confusion, they did not manage the bookings of that day properly, our room was occupied by other guests prior to our arrival so it was dirty and we had to wait for Siphiwe to clean it for us. Their family rooms are open plan so when traveling as a couple with older kids its advisable to book separate rooms.
The property is ok. You get to meet elephants. Thank you Siphiwe you made our stay more pleasant. He went an extra mile for us and very friendly. Keep up the good work. The breakfast was lovely and Siphiwe even made breakfast for Fluffy 🐩
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 20 November 2021
Андрей
FranceNot very easy to find the place even with the instructions from the staff. Insects in the bedroom though I am not sure they can be avoided.
Breakfast, hospitality of the host, elephants just behind the fence.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 3 November 2021
Ayanda
South AfricaNothing in particular that i didn't like, we enjoyed our stay
The lady that welcomed us, amazing soul, the quietness oh my! Very peaceful, her breakfast was not all fancy and staff but it was made out of love, we enjoyed it...
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 11 October 2021
Valle
South AfricaAll good
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 9 October 2021
Elzet
South AfricaHad an excellent stay, with superb service from Siphiwe, Rose and Tom. Thoroughly enjoyed getting away from it all. The atmosphere, tranquility and enormous patio outside our room was just the medicine our family needed. Service and food were excellent. Enjoyed the bon fire every night. The flooring of the lodge is true magic.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 31 August 2021
Johan
South AfricaVery friendly and helpful staff , very nice resting spot!!
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 12 July 2021
Daleen
South Africa* The dinner is expensive: R500 for 2. * Some guests were very "noizy" and didn't take all the other guests privacy in consideration. * Not enough hot water to shower at night. * rooms need a little love...
* The staff was excellent! Friendly, helpfull and walked the xtra mile. * Clean and comfortable rooms and living areas * Colourful, tasty breakfast * The view!!! * camp fire every night * water hole * near Kruger National Park.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 5 July 2021
Sonia
South AfricaThe warm reception of the staff. Lodge is quiet peaceful good for the soul
The sand road to the Lodge...but the us not in there control. If it was sure it would be fixed
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 29 June 2021
Sonia
South AfricaAmazing experience
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 28 June 2021
Thulani
South AfricaNothing
The value for money and cleanliness
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 26 June 2024
Nomvula
South AfricaIt was very cold, the drive from the gate is too long and it was not explained, it’s hard to find your way back out at night. Please put more signs on directions
The staff are very welcoming
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Lethukuthula
South AfricaI stayed for a short time 😀
Peter’s service was exceptional 😀. The place looks very neat and the views 😍😍😍
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Rodwell
South AfricaMattress was a bit on the hard side... I had to request drinking water for my room
Tranquility... Animals drinking water... Rooms warm..
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Mamosedi
South AfricaMost ctivities mentioned on the website were not there, they kept talking about Kruger. We didn't stay, we canceled our booking and we have been trying to get refund for two weeks now with fail...
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Louise
South AfricaLocation excellent, service and hospitality excellent.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Michael
South AfricaEverything was perfect. A little piece of paradise
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Vutomi
South AfricaThe room was not so neat. There were a lot of ants and spider webs. It was very uncomfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Zanele
South AfricaThe interior deco is old (ancient)
The location where the property is situated
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Christine
South AfricaPlease wash the shower curtains.
Simphiwe was an excellent host, very welcoming and helpful. Great breakfast, thank you for the extra mile in serving a very early breakfast to accommodate our schedule
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
De
South AfricaI loved the set up and the staff. The room was very clean and spacious.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Zwivhuya
South AfricaNone
Everything
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Pheladi
South AfricaNothing
Everything about it
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Joice
South AfricaEverything
Nothing
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Elizabeth
South AfricaNone
The place is very quiet away from noisy town ..Rose and Tom were so accommodating very nice people friendly
Stayed in December 2023
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