Belmar Guesthouse
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Claire V - Sep 2024
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Rustig, weelderig, elegant, sakpas en absoluut jou tyd werd.
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Peaceful, opulent, elegant, pocket-friendly and absolutely worth your time.
WoW, what can I say! The moment you walk through the lobby, it's like you're entering another world. It's spacious, nicely decorated and stylish. It was a totally last minute type of take it or leave it type of booking, but we were pleasantly surprised. From our reception to unlocking our room, it felt like we were walking on Cloud Nine. Our expectation weighted to the rate per night; the actual state of affairs took our breath away. We were quietly surprised and excused ourselves after putting down our luggage just to catch our breath by asking our hostess to excuse us, we are going somewhere soon. My colleague and I were chirping like birds in the vehicle, as we only wanted to get away first to come to terms with the treasure chest jewel of a guest house we stumbled upon so quite by chance. Then it was breathless until breakfast the next morning. Man, who appreciates a good breakfast for money! Fragrant and tasty prepared! When I think about it now, I'm quite sorry I didn't give dinner a try, but breakfast kept me full during the day that I could only eat a glass of fruit juice, a piece of fruit or a yogurt in the evening. Thank you, we had a great stay and will choose you again, if the opportunity arises! There is everything in the rooms: fridge, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, even a needle and yarn for emergencies. The garden, go see for yourself.
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Annemarie M - Jan 2023
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Dit was 'n totale gemors.
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It was a total mess.
The little room we were given to sleep in was a mess. It's tiny, but it's not the worst problem. It does not look at all like the photos shown. It was a struggle to get into the place. I called and got no answer and then the hostess came out. The people apologized that the rest of the house was a mess because they were doing repairs. The house is dirty and creepy. We (me and my 86-year-old mother) had to stay in a room where not much work. She tried to take a shower that night, but the water was cold. The faucet at the 1 small, squeaky sink is loose. The kettle's lid is broken. The one water glass was dirty. The shower is just like that in the room. There is a small television that doesn't actually work either. He also seems to only have SABC1, 2 and 3 on. The beds were cleanly covered, but the whole room looks smooth and completely unlike the photos. I actually didn't want to go in there, but I didn't want to drive any further, 2 women alone. I'm sorry I didn't take pictures of our room. So yesterday morning I just got dressed and drove. I didn't want to drink coffee or do anything else there. 1 positive thing that did happen is that I was able to store my cold things in their freezer for the night. So, at least it had been good. And another positive point is that our car was inside a lock-up garage. I would just suggest that if you are offering your home as a guest house and you are doing restorations, stay off the market for that time. I also expect the host to at least look tidy when I arrive.
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Thabang A - Oct 2022
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Place is beautiful place to stay in. We are definitely booking it again for next year.
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Jaco F - May 2022
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It was great friendly.
Adriaan O - Apr 2022
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Eienaar se ma rook en orals is daar asbakkies met stompies.
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Owner's mother smokes and there are ashtrays with stubs everywhere.
I moved to Natal from the Cape. Looking for a place to spend the night with my dog. If you have a dog it is certainly ok, but it is an old house and the whole place smells of smoke. My dog could sleep inside and I could pull my bakkie and pram in the garage which was great.
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RS B - May 2021
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Badkamer/kamer geen privaatheid. Slegs gordynskeiding. Geen warm water.
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Bathroom/room no privacy. Curtain separation only. No hot water.
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Sonia V - May 2019
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Vriendelik en skoon.
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Friendly and clean.
Had a great stay, went out of their way to make it enjoyable. Was safe and very clean. Will stay there again. Thank you.
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Vanessa V - Oct 2018
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It was a present stay.
Elsa J - Sep 2018
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Baie skoon en netjies.
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Very clean and tidy.
We had a wonderful stay. The place was very clean and tidy.
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Anri D - May 2018
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Lekker gebly!
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Nice stay!
We are very familiar with Belmar Guesthouse, our assessors (engineers) who stayed there were very satisfied with the accommodation provided to them.
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Arnold G - Mar 2018
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Gerieflike, netjiese akkommodasie en goeie ligging.
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Comfortable, tidy accommodation and good location.
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Christo H - Apr 2018
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A very nice place to stay. Will do it again in future.
Magda N - Apr 2018
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Aangenaam.
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Pleasant.
Very friendly service, affordable and safe.
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Hanlie S - Nov 2018
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Die gasvrou het regtig moeite gedoen om die verblyf so aangenaam moontlik te maak.
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The hostess really went the extra mile to make the stay comfortable.
For 1 day and 1 night there wasn't any water, but the hostess did everything in her power not to allow this to cause any discomfort to us. She was even willing to refund us due to the water shortage, what a wonderful gesture from her.
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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2018
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It was good.
It was good. Clean and friendly.
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Cobus C - May 2018
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Baie teleurstellend.
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Very dissapointed.
We booked for 2 nights in the Pearl Room with a double bed and a en-suite bathroom. Upon arrival there were guests in our room and we were taken to the apartment. 3 bedrooms, but no double bed. 2 bathrooms, but far away from the bedroom. The room's door couldn't lock from the outside and there was no door or gate between the apartment, the other guest rooms, the garage and front door. There is a lock-up garage on the street, but the garage door couldn't lock from the outside. All the cars, therefore, were unsafe. Anyone could come from the street and access the building.
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Erna R - Feb 2018
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Nie heeltemal wat ek verwag het nadat ek vorige resensies gelees het nie.
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Not quite what I expected after reading previous reviews.
The garage must be opened and closed manually. I felt very exposed and unsafe when I arrived at the guest house late at night as a single woman. The room is very spacious and tidy with all accessories as mentioned on the website with two exceptions: The room I stayed in was advertised "from R300 pp". I was alone, didn't take breakfast, but I paid R400. There is also no fan and since the room opens onto a covered patio, there was no ventilation and I got very hot and stuffy. When I wanted to bathe the next morning, there was no hot water in the geyser and I had to boil kettles of water to finally be able to bathe in lukewarm water. The hostess was very upset when she heard this and wanted to move me to another unit. Apparently the batteries of the gas geyser were dead. Unfortunately, something like this spoils one's entire experience.
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Jacques V - Jun 2018
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Teleurstellende diens.
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Disappointing service.
Given wrong key to store car in garage that evening. Not answering phone to solve problem. Had no power. No emergency lights. No doors were locked, unsafe feeling.
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Heather V - Aug 2017
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Fabulous stay.
Lesle D - Jun 2017
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Very homely, very hospitable and definitely value for money - thank you so very much for everything Bella!
Hendrik D - Apr 2017
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Baie lekker.
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Great.
Was great and the hospitality was fantastic.
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Linette C - Mar 2017
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Baie gasvry ontvang.
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Received very hospitably.
Comfortable room. Well equipped. Easily accessible. Already booked for a second visit later in the year.
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Bonita D - Oct 2017
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Dit is waarde vir geld.
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It is value for money.
My girlfriend and I really enjoyed our stay and will definitely use Belmar Guest House again in the future. People are very friendly and have the cutest puppies. And we are provided with secure parking too!
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Trudie B - Aug 2017
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Gerieflik en netjies.
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Convenient and neat.
Convenient and close to destination. Helpful host, very neat and clean stay. Nice relaxing.
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Leonie J - Jul 2017
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Net 'n probleem met die water.
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Just a problem with the water.
There was only a problem with the water, discussed with hostess.
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Yolanda S - Oct 2017
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Baie netjies en het baie lekker gebly.
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Very neat and had a very nice stay.
We slept very well and felt very safe. Would definitely recommend it.
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Heleen J - Jul 2017
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Ons het basies net geslaap. Die beddens en beddegoed was puik.
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We basically just slept. The beds and bedding were great.
The bathrooms need some attention, regarding waterproofing of the shower doors, etc.
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Sumei G - Jul 2017
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Gemaklike oornagverblyf, vriendelike ontvangs.
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Comfortable overnight accommodation, friendly reception.
Comfortable accommodation for winter, delicious breakfast. House noise can be reduced. TV reception is poor.
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Isebel V - Aug 2016
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Dit is die naaste aan om by die huis te wees.
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This is as close to a home as you can get.
I was received with a smile and my requests were handled without any trouble. It is the most convenient place away from home. Never felt like we were in danger.
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Gideon V - Dec 2016
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Uitstekende oornagplek langs die N1 met toesluit-motorhuis.
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Excellent stopover off the N1 with a lock up garage.
The guesthouse is just a few km off the N1 and easily accessible. There is also a shopping centre just around the corner with eateries, and we were just 5 km from the Casino which also had restaurants. Privacy could be a problem, but as a stopover it was just fine.
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Renier O - Oct 2016
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Baie oulike plek om te oornag.
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Very nice place to spend the night at.
Very friendly people and very neat rooms. It is definitely recommended.
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Chrisna K - Oct 2016
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Baie lekker.
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Very nice.
Hospitable service and reception. Nice rooms - clean and comfortable.
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Ane L - Sep 2016
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Gemaklik, skoon en pragtige tuine en decor.
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Comfortable, clean and beautiful gardens and decor.
The guesthouse is easy to find, the gardens are beautiful and there are loads of little places to sit and relax and enjoy the fresh air in privacy. The rooms are wonderfully pretty and neat. Parking is in a lockable garage. I enjoyed my time there.
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Anonymous Guest - May 2016
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Comfortable.
Hostess was very friendly and helpful. Dinner was very tasty and more than enough food. CONFIDENTIAL please: The room was not neatly cleaned, but "serviced" in the sense that the bed was made and trash was emptied, which is probably understandable since the hostess is a senior lady who handles everything in the guest house herself. For two nights in a row there was no hot water for bathing or face washing. If the cleaning of the room receives attention and it is made sure that there is hot water for guests at all times, I would recommend the place, especially for people who travel from afar to Pasteur Hospital or Horizon Eye Hospital (literally only 5 min row), as in our case where we had to stay.
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Muriel R - Jun 2016
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Attention needs to be given to detail.
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- Capacity: 13 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: 19 Olive Grinter Street, Fichardtpark, Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State