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Katima Mountain View Lodge

Self Catering

Review Summary

3.6 out of 5from 32 reviews for Katima Mountain View Lodge
Cleanliness
3.7/5
Service
3.1/5
Location
3.8/5
Safety
4.2/5
Value for money
3.4/5
Celmari C - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Celmari C
With partner

Pragtige ligging en kamer het alles gehad wat nodig is.

Dit was gerieflik naby die trou venue waar ons moes wees en was aangename ervaring gewees. Ons het ongelukkig nie die geleentheid gehad om die eienaar te ontmoet nie.

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Beautiful location and room had everything needed.

It was conveniently close to the wedding venue where we needed to be and was a pleasant experience. Unfortunately we did not have the opportunity to meet the owner.

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Elena S - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elena S
With partner

Heerlik geslaap. Ruim, skoon en netjies.

Pragtige eenheid. Lekker ruim en netjies. Heerlik geslaap. Wonderlik dat mens eers om 12:00 moet uit wees. Sal definitief weer daar oorbly.

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Had a great sleep. Spacious, clean and tidy.

Beautiful unit. Nice spacious and tidy. Had a great sleep. Amazing that you don't have to be out until 12:00. Will definitely stay there again.

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Irma P - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Irma P
With partner

Ons het oorgeslaap vir 'n troue, was naby aan die venue, alles voldoen aan ons behoeftes vir die nag.

Die akkommodasie was naby aan die trouvenue, maar die toegangspad is baie sleg en nie aan te beveel vir klein (lae) voertuie nie.

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We stayed over for a wedding, was close to the venue, everything met our needs for the night.

The accommodation was close to the wedding venue, but the access road is very bad and not recommended for small (low) vehicles.

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Jacques T - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jacques T
Individual traveller

Rustig.

Plek mooi en rustig. Maar pad na plek is regtig sleg, my kar het seergekry op pad soontoe.

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Restful.

Nice and quiet place. But road to place is really bad, my car got hurt on the way there.

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Anonymous Guest - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Quiet and safe environment.

No one received us. Sink in Protea 2 has no plug. Bed too low and uncomfortable. No chairs, recommend placing chairs on porch.

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Clarke E - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Clarke E
With partner

Unhospitable.

Very unhospitable, we felt like we were a pain for the owner to deal with. There was a spider web in the bathroom and shower. No tea or coffee, nor sugar or milk. Very little effort was made to ensure the customer felt welcome. Will not be back. Will not recommend.

Alison G - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Alison G

Stressed out other guests in our room on arrival!

On arrival we had 20 minutes to get ready for the wedding held nearby. Other guests, also a party of 3, were put into the wrong room, our room! Then were told we can have the 2 separate rooms. I said it seems like someone else is there, told no it's fine. Thinking all fine, took a few things, and it wasn't fine. One of the guests from the group of 3 was in there as well. As they had our room and another room! The 3 of us, adults, had to squeeze into the one small, hot room, get ready, no door, but men had to shower. I could not do my hair properly because of the time spent discussing where we should move into to get ready. The difficulty of sharing the tiny space. They should have made sure the surname matched with the room number! We had to move our things after the wedding, out of that small room to the correct room which was at 1 am in the morning. Not impressed!

Leoni B - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Leoni B

Beddens, matrasse kort aandag.

Protea 1 - bed/matrasse kan gerus vervang word. Protea 1 - geen deur aan badkamer nie, as jy op die toilet sit kan enige iemand jou sien van buite af. Protea 2 - bed/matras kan gerus vervang word. Bed kraak met elke beweging. Alhoewel ons net 1 aand daar was het ek ten minste verwag dat 'n mens die eienaar dalk sal sien - hoe weet hulle dat ons wel net 4 grootmense daar was? Eienaar behoort vir mense te sê dat die paaie baie sleg is na die gastehuis.

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Beds, mattresses need attention.

Protea 1 - bed/mattresses can be replaced. Protea 1 - no bathroom door, if you sit on the toilet anyone can see you from outside. Protea 2 - bed/mattress can be replaced. Bed creaks with every movement. Although we were only there 1 night I at least expected that one might see the owner - how do they know that we were really only 4 adults there? Owner should tell people that the roads to the guest house are very bad.

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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Booking experience was very disappointing.

Made a reservation through Lekker slaep, booked 2x rooms, but on the day of arrival we were told that the one unit had been permanently rented out for 6 months and was no longer available, but we were never notified. We already booked 8 months before the date. The owners had to plan to accommodate us at their other guest house, but it was outside the area where our function was and we had to drive late at night. At least the owners were very helpful and really tried to accommodate us. I would recommend their other guesthouse - Benlize Guesthouse.

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Dalene L - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Dalene L

Baie swak.

Baie swak geriewe en beddens.

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Very weak.

Very poor facilities and beds.

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Bernedene B - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Bernedene B
With partner

Dit is glad nie soos op die foto's nie en glad nie die bedrag werd wat betaal moes word nie.

Ons het slegs een aand daar geslaap en ander verblyf gesoek vir die res van ons kuier in Harties.

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It is not at all like in the photos and not at all worth the amount that had to be paid.

We only slept there one night and looked for other accommodation for the rest of our visit in Harties.

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Katima Mountain View Lodge 's response

Al die areas is slegs vir trou gaste wat oornaggeriewe soek, aangesien daar nie braai- of kombuis geriewe is nie.

Hierdie word baie duidelik op ons voorkant saam met die fotos geplaas. Ons is jammer julle het meer verwag as wat julle gekry het.

As julle weer in die area is ons het ook Benlize Lodge en ons is bereid om vir julle 2 midweek dae te gee om op te maak vir jul ongerief en hierdie swak resensie.

Katima Mountain View Lodge
Kayle W - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kayle W
With partner

Goed geleë en perfek vir regmaak voor en oorslaap na die troue wat ons bygewoon het by The Barn.

Kamer was mooi skoon gewees, hoofligte het wel nie gewerk nie en daarso was net een sakkie koffie. Andersins was alles presies soos adverteer.

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Well located and perfect for getting ready before and staying over after the wedding we attended at The Barn.

Room was pretty clean, headlights did not work and there was only one bag of coffee. Otherwise everything was exactly as advertised.

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Kelli-anne R - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kelli-anne R
With friends

Prefect place to stay if attending a wedding at the barn.

Great stay with a beautiful view of the dam.

Wendy W - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wendy W
With partner

Relaxing and peaceful.

We struggled to get the location.

Katima Mountain View Lodge 's response

Great to know you enjoyed your stay with us. We are sorry that we did not send your our location as you go pass the Barn to get to us.

Kind Regards

Katima Mountain View Lodge
Werner R - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Werner R
Family with young children

Baie mooi uitsig oor dam.

WiFi opvangs net bietjie sleg in die eenheid.

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Very nice view of pond.

WiFi reception is a bit bad in the unit.

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Anonymous Guest - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Not too bad.

There was no power for all of Saturday and Sunday, couldn't get hold of anyone either.

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Celeste S - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Celeste S

Short but enjoyable.

We had a great time at Hartbeespoort. We, unfortunately, did not feel comfortable using the pool as some of the other occupants had left it in a state after a huge party. Was quite disappointed. We were also not advised that the gravel road was so bad.

Katima Mountain View Lodge 's response

We are so sorry to hear this, they were ment to clean the are after the party.

Katima Mountain View Lodge
Simone B - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Simone B
Individual traveller

The owners didn't remember who I was, when I was at the gate. Took a number of phone calls to get them to answer.

The bed was extremely hard and lumpy, it sank in the middle. I did not sleep well, actually had to sleep in the opposite position. The bottom sheet was not clean and the blanket was hard and had makeup on the edge. There was no milk or sugar for the coffee and the teaspoon was dirty. I was only there from 9 pm to 4 am the next day.

Kgabo N - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Kgabo N
With friends

Not pleasant.

The place is so full of dust and not clean. Protea 1 room was the worst. Very disappointing.

Monya L - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Monya L

Ongelukkig was die ervaring nie na wense nie. Ek dink die beskrywing en kenmerke op hulle advertensie is baie misleidend en mens kry vir seker nie goeie waarde vir geld nie!

Nie ek of die ander gaste wat saam met my oorgebly het sal Bronya's aanbeveel nie. Die gasvrou was nie beskikbaar toe ek meermalige kere probeer bel het nie. Daarso was niemand om ons te ontvang nie. Die skoonmaakstaf het gesê ons sal nie teen 14:00 kan inklok nie, maar eers teen 15:00, alhoewel ons inkloktyd 14:00 was. Ons het in Protea 1 & 2 gebly en dus geeb toegang gehad tot van die kenmerke op die advertensie nie (bv: braaiarea, swemba, WiFi ens). Protea 1 het net 2 enkelbeddens en dit kan nie omskep word in 'n koninggrootte-bed nie. Daarso was geen water en toe ek daaroor uitvra het die staf genoem dat die water af is en dat ek in die swembad moet swem as ek wil skoonkom. Daarso was vreeslik baie muskiete en spinnekoppe in Protea 1 toe ons die aand daarso aangekom het na ons funksie.

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Unfortunately, the experience was not as desired. I think the description and features on their ad are very misleading and you are definitely not getting good value for money!

Neither I nor the other guests who stayed with me would recommend Bronya's. The hostess was not available when I tried to call several times. There was no one to receive us. The cleaning staff said we wouldn't be able to check in until 2pm, but only until 3pm, even though our check in time was 2pm. We stayed in Protea 1 & 2 and therefore did not have access to some of the features on the ad (eg: braai area, swimming pool, WiFi etc). Protea 1 only has 2 single beds and it cannot be converted into a king size bed. There was no water there and when I asked about it the staff mentioned that the water was off and that I had to swim in the pool if I wanted to get clean. There were an awful lot of mosquitoes and spiders in Protea 1 when we arrived there that evening after our function.

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Tracy C - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Tracy C
With friends

Very disappointing.

The showers were not cleaned properly. The bed in No. 1 is an old spring bed which is very uncomfortable. Duvets very thin and flimsy. No heating in the rooms. Not very welcoming. For the price paid, disappointed.

Katima Mountain View Lodge 's response

Dear Tracy, we are so sorry you had a bad experience at Bronya's Protea 1.

I will certainly look into it and we will rectify the situation. Would you accept one night stay at our Benlize Lodge for the discomfort your had?

Kindly advise accordingly.

Katima Mountain View Lodge
Evette V - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Evette V
With partner

Die bestuur en plek kort baie aandag.

Ons het 'n uur en 'n half gewag om enigsins terugvoer te ontvang terwyl ons voor die plek gesit en wag het. Ons het 'n boodskap gestuur en 'n paar keer gebel. Net geen antwoord. Toe ons uiteindelik 'n boodskap ontvang wag ons omtrent nog 35 minute voor iemand opdaag. Plek word oopgesluit en is vuil en stowwerig. Daar word vir ons gesê, jammer ons het heeltemal van julle vergeet. Badkamer is vuil, tandepastamerke op wasbakrakkie, vuil toilet en stort. Beddegoed nie skoon, uitgewas en onnet. Lyk amper te klein vir die beddens. Handdoek wat soos rook stink word inderhaas op die bed gesit. Ek's seker dit kom uit die vrou wat kom oopsluit het se huis omdat hulle vergeet het. Handdoeke lyk nie eers dieselfde nie. Mure is vuil en vol merke. Buitestoepstel is so vuil, dit kan nie gebruik word nie. Krummels op banke. Ons het 'n troue gehad waarvoor ons moes regmaak. Die vrou sê 14:15 vir ons. Sy gaan net gou die geyser aansit. Ons moes 15:00 alweer ry na die venue en ons kan nie stort nie, want die geiser was nie aan nie. Klomp bouers op die perseel alleen waar ons nou al ons goed moes los en ry, en ons is in kennis gestel van loadshedding wat die aand sou wees as ons stoksielalleen na die verlate huis op die berg sou terugkeer. Dit sou pikdonker wees met geen ander mens op die perseel nie. Ons het een lampie daarvoor gekry. Ons het net daar die webtuiste gebel en in kennis gestel dat ons nie hier sou oorslaap in hierdie omstandighede nie. Dis onaanvaarbare slaapplek. Skoon en netjies sou ek sê is die mees basiese reëls as jy oornaggeriewe wil oopstel. En natuurlik goeie bestuur. Ons het die negatiewe resensies gelees, maar besluit om hulle 'n kans te gee. Ons was diep teleurgestel en moes toe inderhaas ander reëlings tref wat ons in 'n groot gejaag gelaat het om betyds te wees vir die troue.

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The management and place need a lot of attention.

We waited an hour and a half to receive any feedback as we sat and waited in front of the place. We messaged and called a few times. Just no answer. When we finally received a message we waited about another 35 minutes before someone arrived. Place is unlocked and is dirty and dusty. We are told, sorry we completely forgot about you. Bathroom is dirty, toothpaste marks on sink shelf, dirty toilet and shower. Bedding not clean, washed and dirty. Seems almost too small for the beds. Towel that stinks like smoke is hastily put on the bed. I'm sure it came from the woman who came to unlock the house because they forgot. Towels don't even look the same. Walls are dirty and full of marks. Outdoor patio set is so dirty, it can't be used. Crumbs on benches. We had a wedding to prepare for. The woman tells us 14:15. She's just going to turn on the geyser. We had to drive to the venue again at 15:00 and we can't take a shower because the geyser wasn't on. Bunch of builders on the site alone where we now had to leave all our things and drive, and we were informed of loadshedding that would happen in the evening if we were to return alone to the abandoned house on the mountain. It would be pitch black with no other people on the premises. We got one lamp for it. We called the website right there and informed them that we would not be staying here in these circumstances. It's unacceptable sleeping place. Clean and tidy I would say are the most basic rules if you want to open overnight facilities. And of course good management. We read the negative reviews but decided to give them a chance. We were deeply disappointed and then had to make other arrangements in a hurry which left us in a huge rush to be on time for the wedding.

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Rose K - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Rose K
With friends

Exquisite.

Wonderful location, the view is to die for! The house is beautiful.

Elzet D - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elzet D
With partner

Lekker en so 'n mooi uitsig!

Dit is 'n baie mooi, natuurskoon plek! Kamer is baie netjies, net wat mens nodig het, net baie warm.

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Nice and such a beautiful view!

It is a very beautiful, scenic place! Room is very neat, just what you need, just very warm.

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Franco T - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Franco T
With friends

Dit was lekker.

Ons het dit geniet. Die kamers was netjies en het dit geniet.

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It was nice.

We enjoyed it. The rooms were neat and enjoyed it.

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Katima Mountain View Lodge 's response

Dankie vir jul ondersteuning hoop ons sien julle weer.

Groete

Katima Mountain View Lodge
Nombulelo N - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nombulelo N
With friends

Awesome. Definitely coming back.

The place is very comfortable and they have a wonderful view. Nico took a good care of us! Thank you!

Lebogang R - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lebogang R
Family with young children

Nico made the stay worthwhile. He helped with everything.

Value for money. Great place for a getaway.

Maryna R - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Maryna R
Family with teenagers

Pragtige plek met mooi natuur.

Ons kon die nag nie slaap nie, bure het tot 2 uur in die oggend partytjie gehou met harde musiek en het ons versoeke om sagter te wees geïgnoreer.

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Beautiful place with beautiful nature.

We couldn't sleep that night, neighbors were partying until 2 in the morning with loud music and ignored our requests to be gentler.

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Dineo T - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dineo T
With friends

Exceptional location.

The place was exceptionally amazing. Away from the face of earth. We had everything that we needed at our finger tips. And Nico was such a great help throughout the weekend. It's a home away from home.

Sanele M - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sanele M
Family with young children

It wa an awesome place to stay, we had such a nice time being there. I absolutely loved the place.

It was an amazing stay, thank you so much, I absolutely loved the place. Will definitely recommend it.

Mimi L - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mimi L
Large group

Fantastiese ligging! Huis het ons verwagtinge oortref.

Ek sou Bronya's ten sterkste aanbeveel vir groter groep, vir heerlike saamkuier en terselfdertyd genoeg ruimte vir privaatheid.

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Fantastic location! House exceeded our expectations.

I would highly recommend Bronya's for larger group, for great gatherings and at the same time enough space for privacy.

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Sharon W - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sharon W
With partner

Beautiful, tranquil and highly recommended.

I stayed over at the guesthouse for one night. I booked online and had no issues with the booking. I was pleasantly surprised at the security (access point at a boom gate, and then another security gate closer to the guesthouse). Rooms are cosy and well kept. Perfect for self-catering purposes. The outside braai and pool area is a winner! The view is absolutely amazing (as seen in the pictures). The only issue I had was that my Google Maps did not take me to the right place, but the contact person at the guesthouse was very friendly and helpful, and I was easily able to find the place after i had spoken to her. I will definitely go back.

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  • Capacity: 8 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 12:00
  • Address: 4 Ridge Lane, Redstone Private Country Estate, Hartbeespoort, 0240, North West
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