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: 17 June 2024
Judy
South AfricaThe Wi-Fi can be improved
I loved the location in the bush, the breakfast was great, and the rooms are spacious
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Karen
South AfricaThe layout was unique
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Rentia
South AfricaNo MICROWAVE NO FRIDGE - need something to keep milk at least.
Comfy room and working aircon
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Justin
South AfricaTo get there is tricky, we had to call the place over and over again. So using Maps, or google maps is just a waste of time. Especially when driving at night. So I’d say put up more signage on the road as well as the gravel road before getting to the farm enclosure.
It’s secluded from the city/town so lives up to the name “Bed in the Bush” it’s quiet so the only thing you hear is animal sounds and birds. And the view at the waterhole is beautiful just didn’t get to see types of animals besides kudus.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Jolene
New ZealandThe road was abit rocky
We loved the breakfast and service
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Vally
South AfricaFalse advertising of the wildlife. They don't really have elephants on the property. Only when they break through the Kruger fences and come onto the property. The intercom at the entrance is too soft and needs repairs.
Clean, spacious rooms with a very unique African style. The breakfast was decent, and the two staff members there were mostly pleasant. Also a bit of a drive from town so very peaceful and quiet. Very well maintained property.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Slowglen
South AfricaNothing really to complain about, except that we didn't see Elephant. But that's the bush for you
Peaceful and quiet, Great breakfast. Very friendly & accommodating staff Lovely fire at the boma in the evening.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Dennis
South AfricaThe road to the place is not good for tourists and customers at large.
Treatment from the staff, The breakfast served, Staff was very friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Natascha
AustriaBeautiful place Heavy road but at the day ok to drive Great view and breakfast
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Risuna
South AfricaThe toilet wasn’t flushing and the shower wasn’t a pleasant experience
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Ms_bee
ChileTom, Peter and Sphiwe were very hospitable and were always available to assist when needed.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Veronica
South AfricaIt was OK.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Ntswaki
South AfricaThe room was old. The bed and bedding need to be changed. The common spaces are beautiful but some improvements can be made in the rooms. It would have been nice to have a fridge and microwave in the room instead of sharing the main kitchen with the other guests.
The lodge is located in a beautiful, quiet space. Sphiwe was very welcoming and made sure that I had everything I needed. Breakfast was lovely. It was nice seeing animals walking around the lodge.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Moses
South AfricaThe breakfast was a bit too dry. There were no baked beans in sauce or creamy mushroom or anything of that sort. Still, my overall experience was great.
Perfect place away from the noise of the city. Great for when you ate looking for a time of relaxation.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Johannes
South AfricaAccess road not good at all
Friendly welcoming and passionate about their work
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Marthinus
South AfricaClean, well maintained. Lovely setting
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Lyzani
South AfricaThey can really improve on the shower. There is a bath available.
The location is beautiful in the Bosveld. Love the quietness and darkness. They have solar panels for loadshedding that is a great comfort. I loved the breakfast on the stoep.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Stephen
South AfricaBathroom could do with an upgrade especially the shower.
Lovely location. Great breakfast as its included in the price. Good birding spot
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Bruce
South AfricaNothing really.
Staff were very helpful and perfect accommodation for what we needed.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Aysha
United KingdomThe gravel road was bad
Spacious and peaceful
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
Dube
South AfricaLack of security
The staff
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Ngoako
South AfricaThe way to the place coz I was driving a low profile car
The friendly staff Mr president 😂
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 July 2023
Joseph
South AfricaThe electricity and water in one of the rooms The pool was not clean Parking
We enjoyed the air in the bush The breakfast The friendly staff
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Nicolas
South Africathe pool was not clean
the place was just superb
Stayed in June 2023
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