Broadwater River Estate
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Fritz B - Oct 2023
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Enjoyed our weekend.
Petro L - May 2024
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Ons het heerlik gebly.
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We had a wonderful stay.
Broadwater was an unexpected gem! Beautiful accommodation that offers enough privacy from other guests. From the office to site staff were very friendly, and the nice (reasonably priced!) food at the restaurant was a bonus.
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Andre V - Sep 2023
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Baie netjies en vriendelike diens.
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Very neat and friendly service.
Very nice resort. Very tidy, staff are very friendly. Safe.
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Lana V - Aug 2024
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Nice view. Clean and comfortable room.
Andorize V - May 2024
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Wonderful!
Bertie H - Oct 2024
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Gemaklik maar kan verbeter.
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Easy but could improve.
The surroundings and apartment are very nice. The facilities need attention. Leave faucet in the 2nd bathroom. Little kitchen equipment.
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Anonymous Guest - Mar 2024
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It's a shame that the stay was so disappointing.
Unfortunately there was no hot water, no working oven and a very primitive kettle that had to be boiled in the microwave for hot water. Safety railings around the porch in front of the unit were also not reliable with a few being loose (very dangerous with small children). Sliding doors to the porch could not close either. One certainly expects more for the price one pays per night.
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Ronel T - Jan 2023
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Slordig en glad nie wat aangebied word nie.
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Sloppy and not at all what is offered.
If anyone ever wants to explore the Douglas area Broadwater River Estate is not the place to choose. It looks nothing like what is advertised. Old fridge, which is dirty. No wine glasses, braai or tongs. Amenities are old. Bench on the stoep at braai is dirty and falling apart. Braai has not been washed in years. Water was cold and shower head did not work. It was a horrible end to a lovely December holiday. Disappointing.
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Corne V - Oct 2022
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Vriendelike diens, netjiese plek.
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Friendly service, neat place.
The management even called us to see if we were still safe, when we didn't arrive at the planned time.
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Nicolene S - Sep 2022
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Baie lekker gekuier.
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Had a great time.
Friendly service, exceptional restaurant available on site.
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Martie B - Apr 2022
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Ons is baie vriendelik ontvang.
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We were received very kindly.
We had a great time staying there. Room was clean, there was no noise. We felt safe. The breakfast was delicious, very friendly staff. We would recommend the place to everyone. Just make sure the GPS doesn't take you to the right place, we just called and they gave us a good explanation of how to get there.
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Mauritz O - Dec 2022
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Pragtige oorblyplek op die oewer van die Vaalrivier.
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Beautiful place to stay on the banks of the Vaal River.
Room was very neat, clean and modern. Secure parking. Quiet and peaceful even on the Saturday night of a long weekend. Friendly service at reception and in the restaurant. Sunsets over the river are breathtaking.
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Raymond A - Apr 2022
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Baie mooi plek met 'n mooi uitsig oor die rivier.
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Very nice place with a nice view over the river.
The lady at ontvabgs was very helpful, I think her name is Roxy. We arrived late and she herself helped with plates and food late at night. Unfortunately for me the walls in the bedrooms are thin. You could hear the people next door talking and snoring. I should have booked one of the stand alone chalets. Otherwise, it's still a nice, comfortable place.
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Sats O - Jan 2022
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Fantastiese ligging, met probleme.
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Great location, with issues.
The location is fantastic. View from the restaurant and the restaurant itself is very nice. The included breakfast was nice. The chalet itself was clean and tidy and well equipped. However, the shower head sprayed water everywhere except where it should. We couldn't sort. The bathtub plug was broken, we couldn't bathe. The second room's shower was clogged so it was a mess. Water gushed out of the air conditioning. Management's solution was a bucket and a towel. Difficult to sleep with water pouring out at a rate. The bucket had to be emptied more than once throughout the night. The braai area and grill were dirty. Both have not been cleaned for a long time. Tiles at the braai place that fell off a long time ago are still lying like that. The bench on the porch was broken. The porch was dirty. The pool was very dirty. We couldn't swim either.
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Riekie S - Dec 2022
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Hartseer, teleurgesteld.
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Sad, disappointed.
On arrival they first said I still owed money - then I confirmed I had paid everything to the website, but apparently they hadn't received it yet. When we walked into our chalet, we walked through cobwebs and then there were cobwebs and a few spiders everywhere in the corners. Okay, it's in nature/field, but one would expect them to clean it before we come. The bench outside was so full of cobwebs we didn't want to sit on it. We did hear the next day that the place had been cleaned before we came - but it really didn't feel like it. We were disappointed to see that there is not really a kitchen. There was a sink outside with a microwave and two plate stove, also outside...I don't know how that works when it rains. The barbecue area was dirty and the grill looked like it had never been cleaned. The next morning when the lady came to clean she had to get reinforcements to help her, because we were so unhappy about the state of the place. After she finished (almost 4 hours) it was better. The road to the estate is an ugly dirt road, but it is not their fault. The estate has many unfinished buildings. It doesn't look very nice. My children were looking forward to the pool and slide! Well, the pool was filled with river water (dirt) and the slide was overgrown with bushes. Again, probably not their fault that the river was in flood and flooded everything, so much so that on the second day you couldn't even see the pool anymore. Some of the anglers had to evacuate - due to the river that came down. Again not the estate's fault, but there was nothing else to do. Couldn't swim. Couldn't go on the river. No extra stuff was offered to keep the kids busy. How about board games or volleyball? At a four-star place one would expect WiFi - yes, you can pay R35 for 500MB. So, yes, I wouldn't just recommend Broadwater Estate, especially for people with small children who might need a microwave or sink during the night. It was nice that the generator kicked in every time with loadshedding, but not in the evening. People have complained that it keeps them awake. And now the other people, should they just sit in the pitch black and count toes?
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Harmen P - Nov 2021
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Rustig en lekker!
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Quiet and nice!
Our neighbors were noisy for a while, but at least not too long and too late.
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Elrise M - Mar 2021
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Sien sterre.
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See stars.
Beautiful place, friendly service, breathtaking view!
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Cliff C - Feb 2021
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Baie lekker gekuier.
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Had a great time.
Beautiful place. Calm atmosphere.
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Tendai M - Nov 2021
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It was superb.
Marietta P - Sep 2021
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Baie lekker breuk.
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Very nice break.
It was a very nice getaway.
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Julian W - Aug 2021
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Great place.
Sue-allen B - Apr 2021
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Excellent, quiet and peaceful.
Coert C - May 2021
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Mooi uitsig.
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Nice view.
Had a great time. Will go there again. Just a pity we couldn't do sundowner.
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Sonia C - Jan 2021
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Mooi uitsig maar plek het teleurgestel. Beter verwag.
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Nice view but place disappointed. Better expected.
Plug falls out of wall. Very dangerous. Make up bed. Only 1 single bed had sheet and duvet where 2 children had to sleep. Toilet seat loose.
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Rene S - Jan 2021
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Teleurgesteld.
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Disappointed.
Was very disappointed as it was my first time. Place not clean. Even the restaurant's floors were dirty with cobwebs under the table and chairs. Very unsafe because the deck and stairs' boards are loose and a big safety risk. My grandson got hurt at the water slide with a huge lump on his head. Porch and tables were full of old dust and leaves. Place really needs urgent attention.
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Lorraine D - Oct 2019
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Kamp rus!
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Peaceful.
The amenities at Broadwater are top notch and the camp bathrooms are very neat and clean. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. I have only two suggestions: Management may have to ask the campers to be quiet after a certain time. Unfortunately, we chose a weekend where there were a lot of noise and they played music till 04:00 in the morning. Secondly, a table/wooden bench at each stand would be very convenient as there are none. We will go back again anytime.
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Goeie dag Lorraine,
Baie dankie vir u ondersteuning by Broadwater River Estate en dat u ons gekies het om die naweek deur te bring.
Namens Broadwater River Estate vra ons groot omverskoning oor die harde musiek. Ons sal werk maak daarvan om banke by elke staanplek te sit.
Sien uit om u weer te akkommodeer in die toekoms.
Geniet u dag
Vriendelike groete,
Broadwater River Estate
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Renalda S - Mar 2019
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Lekker.
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Nice.
See stars.
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Dankie.
Julle was wonderlike gaste, baie vriendelik, ek onthou nou nog daai smile.
Ulandie S - Feb 2019
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Baie mooi en mooi.
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Very beautiful.
We went camping there. There was a big storm the Friday evening. Broadwater offered us a room. They were worried about our safety. Unfortunately we couldn't leave our car, fearing further damage. Quiet setting, beautiful scenery, friendly service. Would recommend to anyone.
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Andra B - Jun 2019
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Lekker gerus!
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Have fun!
Broadwater is a lovely place to rest and just switch off. The nature is beautiful and the men even caught a few fish. The accommodation is very neat and the meals in the restaurant very tasty. I can highly recommend it to the Northern Capers who are looking for a place to rest. It will also be a beautiful wedding venue for brides.
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Goeie dag ,
Baie dankie vir u ondersteuning by Broadwater River Estate. Ons is bly u het u kuier by ons geniet. Sien uit na u volgende kuier by ons.
Geniet u dag.
Vriendelike groete
Broadwater Span
Janice H - Jul 2019
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We love the natural beauty and tranquillity at Broadwater.
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Very comfortable camping facilities in a delightful setting.
Dinita B - Jun 2019
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Netjiese ablusieblokke, naby rivier.
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Neat ablution blocks, near river.
Very neat. Safe environment. The men had a good time fishing, even though it was winter. Cold in the evenings.
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Pieter L - Apr 2019
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Aangenaam, goeie en vriendelike diens.
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Pleasant, good and friendly service.
Staff is very friendly, especially the barman, Hans. You can have a nice braai next to the river and relax.
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Jackie K - Jan 2019
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Unhappy customer.
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Pleasantly surprised.
Hannes D - Oct 2018
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Fantasties.
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Fantastic.
Beautiful and well maintained resort. Staff is friendly. Restaurant and meals are excellent.
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Johan P - Jul 2018
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Uitstekende kampgeriewe.
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Excellent camping facilities.
Very good camping facilities, peaceful surroundings with nice views, restaurant's food was excellent. Power points could have been closer to the campsites.
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Eloise C - May 2018
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Baie rustig en gerieflik.
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Very quiet and convenient.
Will definitely make a booking again.
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Alda M - May 2018
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Was puik, rustig en baie vriendelike diens.
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Was great, quiet and very friendly service.
Beautiful, clean, very peaceful, friendly.
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Daleen B - Mar 2018
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Baie aangenaam.
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Very pleasant.
Comfortable and peaceful environment. Meals at restaurant deserve to be mentioned - tasty and service good. Staff efficient and very friendly. We will definitely go again and take our married children with us.
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Daleen,
Dit was vir ons 'n voorreg om u te huisves. Baie dankie vir u terugvoer. Dit stel ons as Broadwater personeel instaat om na net die beste vir ons gaste te streef.
Ons sien daarna uit om u en u gesin weer te ontmoet.
Broadwater groete
Marius van Rooyen
Gerhard F - Mar 2018
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Pragtige omgewing met pragtige geriewe. Heerlik vir hele gesin.
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Beautiful surroundings with beautiful facilities. Delicious for the whole family.
Beautiful, on the Vaal. Friendly staff with restaurant overlooking the water. Food and service are great. Great for children with swimming pool, "small super-tube" and lovely area for the angler. Nice camping area too.
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Good day Gerhard,
Thank you for the positive response. The team is looking forward to hosting your stay again in the near future.
Broadwater greetings,
Marius
Naomi B - Oct 2018
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Lekker plek, behulpsame personeel, goeie fasiliteite vir kampeerders.
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Nice place, helpful staff, good facilities for campers.
The individual bathrooms for each campsite are a bonus.
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Janice H - Jul 2018
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We loved the tranquil setting of Broadwater River Estate and enjoyed the delicious breakfasts which are included in one's booking.
Anel E - May 2018
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Gemaklik, voldoen aan feitlik al die vereistes.
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Comfortable and meets almost all the requirements.
Broadwater River Estate is a beautiful place with comfortable rooms and access to the restaurant makes it possible for guests to enjoy meals, even though it is outside of town. The rooms are clean and convenient and equipped as needed.
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Marcelle D - Nov 2018
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Gerieflik, pragtige omgewing.
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Comfortable, beautiful setting.
The apartment was pretty neat. The linen was clean, but the stove/oven was unfortunately dirty and the patio furniture has not been wiped down for a while (we had to wash all the dust ourselves). The decor is really beautiful. I will say that the place cannot accommodate 7 people, at most 5 - there is a king-size bed and 3 single beds, unless someone wants to sleep on a corner couch. The restaurant and bar was also very beautiful and the area is beautiful. I had one complaint, there were residents among us who started screaming and screaming early in the day. After midnight the same group of people were still shouting and noise, nobody made any effort to address them. We may not play music, but they could shout and scream. After my complaint, it was better.
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Jacqueline G - Oct 2018
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Bietjie teleurgesteld.
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A little disappointed.
I was very disappointed with the room that we got especially because of what I paid for it. I expected more. It was basically only a room with a bathroom. When we arrived, the sleeper couch for my son was not prepared, they only brought the bedding after we arrived. Broadwater is a beautiful place and very peaceful. The staff of Broadwater is very friendly and helpful.
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Leni V - Apr 2018
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Relaxing, beautiful environment.
Petronella S - Jan 2018
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Omgewing baie mooi.
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Environment very nice.
Sorry about the roosters that crowed under our bedroom window every morning at 5 o'clock.
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Ignitia P - Dec 2017
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Netjiese, gerieflike, pragtige omgewing.
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Neat, comfortable, beautiful surroundings.
It is in a beautiful environment with neat chalets. The restaurant has the most delicious meals and friendly service! I would gladly recommend the place!
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Marinda V - Oct 2017
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Stunning view.
Dalene C - Feb 2017
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It was awesome. Had a great great time.
Ann S - Jan 2017
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Dit was baie rustig en het die verblyf geniet. Die personeel is vriendelik en die plek is asemrowend en baie mooi.
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It was very tranquil and enjoyed the stay. The staff is friendly and the place is breathtaking and beautiful.
Keep up the good work and the friendly service. Also to the owner for possibly upgrading the access road to the relaxing place to attract more visitors.
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Goeie Dag
Baie dankie vir die terugvoer, ons sien uit om u weer te onthaal. Ons is aan die werskaf met paaie administrasie in verband met die toestand van die pad, dit is egter ongelukkig 'n openbare pad, wat ons dus nie in staat stel om aan die pad te werk nie vir veiligheid redes en aanspreeklikheid. Ons hoop dat ons in samewerking met die paaie administrasie verandering en opgradering aan die pad kan bring.
Vriendelike Groete
Broadwater Bestuur
Martin C - Jan 2017
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Regte oase.
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Real oasis.
Enjoyed accommodation. Clean, neat units with good location next to the river.
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Beatrix V - Sep 2017
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Baie lekker, netjies en skoon.
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Very nice, neat and clean.
Beautiful and peaceful. Enjoyed camping under the trees by the river. Very neat and clean.
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Good Day Beatrix.
Thank you for the response. We are looking forward to hosting your stay again in the near future.
Kind Regards
Andrea Visagie
Broadwater Management
Esther R - Oct 2017
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Heerlike ontspannende waarde vir geld vakansieverblyf.
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Lovely, relaxing value for money holiday accommodation.
The private ablution and laundry area is a big plus. Very neat area. Beautiful view over river and enough coolness. Would just like to have stepping stones from the table and chairs as the clay becomes very muddy and dangerously slippery in rainy weather. Will Broadwater recommend to old and young.
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Dirk C - Nov 2017
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Lekker.
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Nice.
Most beautiful place I've visited. Exceeded all of my expectations. Internet is a problem.
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Anel E - Jul 2017
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Baie gerieflik.
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Very comfy.
Broadwaters is comfortable, clean and neat.
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Samuel B - Jan 2017
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Baie mooi plek en kan aanbeveel vir ander.
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Beautiful place, I can really recommend it.
It is clean and the reception was so friendly. Camping spot becomes very slippery when it rains and they had to tow us. A pity day visitors chilled right next to our camping site and they moved throught our site.
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Mr Colla K - Oct 2017
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Was aangenaam en aanvaarbaar, maar die feit dat sinvolle Internet en WiFi nie beskikbaar is nie is vir vandag se era net nie goed genoeg nie.
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Was pleasant and acceptable, but the fact that meaningful Internet and WiFi is not available is just not good enough for today's era.
Accommodation acceptable, food good but choice limited. Room service good as well as security. WiFi and Internet access unacceptable. Atmosphere calm and relaxed.
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Yvonne T - Nov 2016
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It is good when you love nature and want peace of mind.
Wiehan L - Aug 2016
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Fantasties!
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Fantastic!
Friendly staff, clean, neat and peaceful.
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Kelebogile B - Dec 2016
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The place is scenic
Henri V - Mar 2016
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Heerlike rustige verblyf op die oewer van die Vaalrivier!
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Lovely peaceful stay on the banks of the Vaal River!
Peaceful riverfront atmosphere, coupled with good service and good location and safety.
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Cara O - Jul 2016
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Glad nie 4-ster-diens se waarde vir geld nie!
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Not 4 star service value for money at all!
We initially booked for 2 nights, but after the first night, we said goodbye the next morning. No aircon that works. No electric blankets or heaters! No carpet on the cold cement floor. The house is a small fridge in the winter. Had to go out at night to warm my baby's bottle - no microwave inside the house. The house was dirty and covered in cobwebs! Breakfast was pathetic and we each enjoyed a slice of "toast" before we walked. Food was everywhere on the floor in the dining hall. Tables were neatly set, but so dirty! Would not recommend it at all for people with small children in the winter!
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Coeza V - May 2014
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Lekke!
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Leaks!
See the stars below.
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Johanna V - Mar 2014
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'n Pragtige plek met smaaklike ontbyt.
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A beautiful place with tasty breakfast.
We really enjoyed our stay, very peaceful by the river. There are especially many birds here.
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Alwyn S - May 2014
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Baie netjies!
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Very neat!
The campsite with private bathrooms is perfect. A nice view and friendly people.
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Piet V - Dec 2013
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Good value for money
Rudolf B - Jan 2013
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Very friendly staff. Great. Will stay again.
- Capacity: 106 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: R357 Road from Kimberley, to Douglas, Douglas, 8730, Northern Cape