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Banja Dreams

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.3 out of 5from 19 reviews for Banja Dreams
Cleanliness
3.8/5
Service
4.6/5
Location
4.1/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Manny C - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Manny C
Large group

Sjoe, lekker genoeg dat ons nog langer wou bly as ons kon.

Die chalet is perfek ingerig en skoon. Lekker koel binne as jy van buite inkom. Die uitsig oor die rivier was asemrowend. Die eienaars is baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig en gaan uit hulle pad uit om gaste te akkommodeer en gelukkig te maak. Hulle het selfs spesiaal vir ons kleinkind 'n paar gumboots gaan aankoop terwyl hulle in die dorp was. Voornemende vissermanne moet weet dat dit meer 'n geelvis-vangplek is. Daar is baie klippe, maar dit het nie gekeer dat ons, onsself terdeë geniet het nie. Ons wil net voorstel dat die winkeltjie dalk meer noodsaaklikhede aanskaf, soos skottelgoedseep, sponsies, tandepasta, seep ens. Dit sal dienooreenkomstig kampeerders baie help.

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Wow, nice enough that we wanted to stay even longer if we could.

The chalet is perfectly furnished and clean. Nice and cool inside when you come in from outside. The view over the river was breathtaking. The owners are very friendly and helpful and go out of their way to accommodate and make guests happy. They even bought a pair of gumboots especially for our grandson while they were in town. Prospective anglers should know that this is more of a yellowfish fishing spot. There are a lot of rocks, but that didn't stop us from thoroughly enjoying ourselves. We just want to suggest that the little shop might stock more essentials, such as dish soap, sponges, toothpaste, soap etc. It will accordingly help campers a lot.

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Diane M - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Diane M
Family with young children

Very nice.

Apart from our noisy neighbours, the few nights at Banja Dreams were nice. We got to swim, play volleyball, and fish a bit, which is just what we wanted. We wanted to get out of Jhb for a few days and relax.

Rudolph J - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudolph J
Family with young children

Baie lekker.

Ons het baie lekker geslaap hier! Die plek is mooi, netjies en baie gesellig.

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Very nice.

We slept very well here! The place is beautiful, neat and very cozy.

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Herman S - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Herman S
With partner

Heerlike naweek gehad. Sal enige tyd weer teruggaan.

Baie rustig en skoon. Uitsig oor die water is fantasties.

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Had a great weekend. Will go back again anytime.

Very quiet and clean. View over the water is fantastic.

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Danie O - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Danie O

Already booked my next holiday.

Very good and so clean.

Wynand P - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wynand P
Family with young children

Lekker gerus.

Het die tydjie by Banja Dreams baie geniet. Sal hulle definitief weer besoek.

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Have fun.

Really enjoyed the time at Banja Dreams. Will definitely visit them again.

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Juan Lee Lucas L - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Juan Lee Lucas L
With partner

Very good for just a bungalow.

The stay was awesome, very peaceful and quiet. People stay to their own and don't bother. Communal bathroom and shower facilities are always clean and smell good, never an off smell, something you can get in communal facilities. Very friendly staff and very helpful.

Phuti M - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Phuti M
Individual traveller

Short and sweet.

The host was incredibly kind and helpful all the time. They went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable as a solo camper. I had the view of the river and sunset, which was the highlight of my stay.

Ronel V - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ronel V
With partner

Rustig en ontspannend.

Die terrein en geriewe was goed en die bestuur was vriendelik en effektief. Die visvang was 'n uitdaging met baie rotse wat die hoeke laat vashaak het.

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Peaceful and relaxing.

The grounds and facilities were good and the management was friendly and efficient. The fishing was a challenge with lots of rocks causing the hooks to get stuck.

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Tanja B - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Tanja B
Family with young children

Lekker visvang naweek.

Ons het 'n lekker visvang naweek gehad, dankie. Die chalet was skoon en netjies, en die oord goed versorg. Ons het hulle net aanbeveel dat 'n naambord en opknapping van die ontvangslokaal die plekkie perfek sal maak.

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Nice fishing weekend.

We had a nice fishing weekend, thank you. The chalet was clean and tidy, and the resort well maintained. We only recommended to them that a name plate and renovation of the reception room would make the place perfect.

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Dipalesa Eula M - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dipalesa Eula M
Family with teenagers

Excellent.

Quite far from city life. Too relaxing listening to birds and the sound of the river flowing at your back. Beautiful place.

Dalton G - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Dalton G
With friends

Cheap and fun.

Great stay. Hosts were very friendly. The fishing was great.

Francesca L - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Francesca L
With friends

Lovely views, but poor shower facilities and concerning animal welfare. Needs improvement.

I recently stayed at Banja Dreams, and while the view and the campsite were quite lovely, there were some significant drawbacks that affected our experience. The water temperature and pressure in the showers were fine, but the showerheads were terrible, making it difficult to get a proper shower. The most concerning aspect of our stay was the condition of the animals in their petting zoo. They have a donkey, a calf, and emus, but unfortunately, these animals are living in poor conditions. The calf was matted and skinny, which was very distressing to see. The donkey's enclosure had litter, and the animals' water was dirty. Their enclosures were small, offering no space to roam, and there seemed to be no adequate shelter for them when the weather turned cold. While the location and views were beautiful, it was hard to fully enjoy the stay knowing the animals were not well cared for. I sincerely hope the management takes steps to improve the situation for these animals soon.

Banja Dreams 's response

Good day, thank you for your feedback. We did replace the shower heads and we were busy with a new fence for the animals.

Banja Dreams
Sue-lynn K - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Sue-lynn K
Family with teenagers

It was surprisingly fun.

At first, I was shocked at the location; I didn't expect a gravel road but realised that fishing locations have dirt roads. The reception area needs remodelling.

Nicky S - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Nicky S
Family with young children

Nice stay for what we paid. Won't camp there again but will go through for a day.

The stay was great for what you pay for. Very rudimentary, lots of work still to be done on the camp ground. The hosts went over and above for the kids. They had lots of fun activities, Easter egg hunt, face painting and slippery slide to name a few. If you are afraid of spiders, don't go.

Jaco P - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Jaco P
With partner

Nagmerie

Ongelukkig het Banja Dreams glad nie aan ons verwagtinge voldoen nie. Eerstens was die toegangspad in 'n swak toestand en Banja Dreams is aansienlik ver van Vanderbijlpark, die naaste dorp. Die oord het verwaarloos en deurmekaar gelyk, die charlet beskik oor ou meubels en slegs basiese kombuisgeriewe. Selfs die gordyne was verwaarloos, met 'n spinnekop wat daardeur loer. Die chalets is nie geskik vir verblyf langer as net 'n naweek nie. Die bedmatras is met dik plastiek, onder die laken, bedek, wat met elke beweging geraas het en dit uiters ongemaklik gemaak het. Ons aankoms was ongelukkig nie 'n positiewe ervaring nie. Na 'n lang dag se reis vanaf die Wes-Kaap het ons omstreeks 19:00 by Banja Dreams arriveer. Dit was pikdonker weens 'n kragonderbreking wat blykbaar deur 'n omgevalde kragpaal veroorsaak is. Daar was ook geen water beskikbaar nie, aangesien die krag af was. Ons was onseker hoe lank die krag reeds af was en die sonkragstelsel het teen daardie tyd ook nie meer gewerk nie. Ons moes terugry na Vanderbijlpark om kos te kry, aangesien ons weens die donkerte nie ons bagasie kon uitpak nie. Daar was geen kerse of flitse in die chalet beskikbaar vir sulke noodgevalle nie. Die volgende oggend was daar steeds geen krag of water nie, wat beteken het dat ons steeds nie die badkamer of toilet kon gebruik nie. Ons selfoonbatterye was amper heeltemal pap en ons moes weer ry Vanderbijlpark toe om 'n laaier te koop wat ons in die motor kon gebruik om ons selfone te laai. Ons het sommer insekdoder ook gekry om die ongewenste gaste in die gordyne van kant te maak. Ons het tot 13:00 gewag en toe besluit om ons bespreking te kanselleer en elders verblyf te soek. Julle het ons vinnig en met uitstekende diens gehelp. Op daardie stadium was ons grootste behoefte om net te kon stort.

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Nightmare

Unfortunately, Banja Dreams did not meet our expectations at all. Firstly, the access road was in poor condition and Banja Dreams is considerably far from Vanderbijlpark, the nearest town. The resort looked neglected and cluttered, the charlet has old furniture and only basic kitchen facilities. Even the curtains were neglected, with a spider peeking through them. The chalets are not suitable for stays longer than just a weekend. The bed mattress was covered with thick plastic, under the sheet, which rattled with every movement and made it extremely uncomfortable. Unfortunately, our arrival was not a positive experience. After a long day's journey from the Western Cape, we arrived at Banja Dreams around 19:00. It was pitch black due to a power outage apparently caused by a fallen power pole. There was also no water available as the power was off. We were unsure how long the power had already been out and the solar system had stopped working by then. We had to drive back to Vanderbijlpark to get food, as we could not unpack our luggage due to the darkness. There were no candles or flashlights available in the chalet for such emergencies. The next morning there was still no power or water, which meant we still couldn't use the bathroom or toilet. Our cell phone batteries were almost dead and we had to drive to Vanderbijlpark again to buy a charger that we could use in the car to charge our cell phones. We also got insecticide to get rid of the unwanted guests in the curtains. We waited until 1pm and then decided to cancel our reservation and look for accommodation elsewhere. You helped us quickly and with excellent service. At that point, our greatest need was just to be able to shower.

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Wendy M - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wendy M
Family with teenagers

Rustig en ons was in die dubbel bungalows so ons het 'n heerlike kuierarea gehad.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Daar was baie mense in die oord geboek maar almal was rustig en vriendelik. Eienaars het laatmiddag kom vra of alles reg was en was baie vriendelik. Alles was mooi skoon en netjies. Kinders het die pooltafel geniet en baie kinders het die swembad en slippy slide geniet. Dit was regtig waarde vir geld. Ons breakage deposito is ook vinnig terug in die bankrekening inbetaal sonder 'n probleem.

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Quiet and we were in the double bungalows so we had a lovely sitting area.

We had a very nice stay. There were many people booked in the resort but everyone was calm and friendly. Owners came late afternoon to ask if everything was ok and were very friendly. Everything was nice and clean. Children enjoyed the pool table and many children enjoyed the pool and slippy slide. It was really value for money. Our breakage deposit was also quickly paid back into the bank account without a problem.

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Chantelle E - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantelle E
With partner

Baie veilige plek. Mense baie vriendelik en die eienaar het ons met ope arms ontvang.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Lekker visvang en baie om te doen vir kinders. Selfs my hondjie was toegelaat (vooraf gereël). Baie rustig en nie lawaai nie, regtig 'n lekker plek om bietjie weg te kom van die geraas van die stad.

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Very safe place. People very friendly and the owner welcomed us with open arms.

We had a very nice stay. Great fishing and lots to do for kids. Even my little dog was allowed (arranged in advance). Very quiet and not noisy, really a nice place to get away from the noise of the city.

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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Large group

Nice.

Very nice stay but stay away from the drinking water.

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  • Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
  • Capacity: 146 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 11:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 39 Zeekoeifontein, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, 1900, Gauteng
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