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Drakensberg Mountain Retreat

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4.5 out of 5from 54 reviews for Drakensberg Mountain Retreat
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Service
4.6/5
Location
4.3/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Wynand V - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wynand V
With friends

Perfek vir groot groepe.

Wat 'n lekker huis om in te bly! Ideaal vir groot groep mense! Sal beslis weer gaan! Fotos kan beslis geupdate word, want die verblyf is baie beter as wat die fotos wys! Die huis het alles wat jy ooit sal nodig kry.

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Perfect for large groups.

What a nice house to stay in! Ideal for large group of people! Will definitely go again! Photos can definitely be updated, because the accommodation is much better than the photos show! The house has everything you will ever need.

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Leonie M - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Leonie M
With partner

Romantiese wegbreek vir huweliksherdenking.

Die bestuur het ekstra moeite gedoen om ons kamer romaties the versier vir ons huweliksherdenking. Vriendelike diens en heerlike kos. Pragtige uitsig met wilde perde wat draai kom maak. Ons het een van die staproetes gedoen en die boesmantekeninge gesien. Helfde van die plaas is egter verkoop so ongelukkig is nie al die staproetes meer beskikbaar nie. Sal definitief weer kom kuier.

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Romantic getaway for wedding anniversary.

The management made an extra effort to decorate our room romantically for our wedding anniversary. Friendly service and delicious food. Beautiful view with wild horses coming around. We did one of the walking trails and saw the bushman drawings. However, half of the farm has been sold so unfortunately not all the hiking trails are available anymore. Will definitely visit again.

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Ronel J - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ronel J

Pragtige omgewing. Uitstekende diens en kos.

Dit was 'n heerlike wegbreek saam met die familie. Ideaal as mens net wil rus en weg kom van die stad se gejaag. Asemrowende uitsigte oor die berge. Alhoewel dit baie koud was en ons sneeu op die berge kon sien, was dit heerlik warm in die lodge met groot kaggelvure. Die kos was uitstekend. Baie vriendelike en hulpvaardige bestuurder en personeel. Goeie Wi-Fi en kamers is goed toegerus. Die enigste minder goeie ervaring was dat die 11km grondpad baie modderig was weens die baie reën en dit was moeilik om met 'n BMW X1 daar te ry. Ten spyte van die pad sal ons Drakensberg Mountain Retreat definitief aanbeveel.

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Beautiful surroundings. Excellent service and food.

It was a lovely break with the family. Ideal if you just want to rest and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Breathtaking views of the mountains. Although it was very cold and we could see snow on the mountains, it was wonderfully warm in the lodge with big fireplaces. The food was excellent. Very friendly and helpful manager and staff. Good Wi-Fi and rooms are well equipped. The only less good experience was that the 11km dirt road was very muddy due to the lot of rain and it was difficult to drive a BMW X1 there. Despite the road, we would definitely recommend Drakensberg Mountain Retreat.

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Michelle V - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle V
Family with young children

Aangenaam.

Dit is 'n baie aangename plek. Hulle kan net bietjie meer aandag gee aan die binne speelplek-area en die speel goed bietjie vervang. Verder is die kos en atmosfeer baie lekker en rustig.

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Pleasant.

It is a very pleasant place. They could just pay a little more attention to the indoor playground area and replace the toys a little. Furthermore, the food and atmosphere are very nice and peaceful.

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Janneke S - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Janneke S
With partner

Asemrowende uitsigte, vriendelike personeel.

Was 5 jaar gelede daar - en vir my gevoel die plek kort bietjie aandag. Ander gaste het ook daaroor gekla. Stukkende tafeldoeke, beddegoed en gordyne. Daar kan bietjie meer aandag aan die estetiese gegee word. Kom oud en afgeleef voor. Voorheen was die atmosfeer baie meer huislik as tans. Personeel doen als om mens gelukkig te hou en jy word vriendelik bedien.

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Breathtaking views, friendly staff.

Was there 5 years ago - and I feel the place needs some attention. Other guests also complained about it. Broken tablecloths, bed linen and curtains. A little more attention could be paid to the aesthetic. Appears old and worn. Before, the atmosphere was much more homely than at present. Staff do everything to keep you happy and you are served friendly.

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Natalie O - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Natalie O
Family with teenagers

Dit was baie mooi en daar was baie vir die kinders om te doen!

Dit was n prettige gesinswegbreek, maar kan ook baie romanties wees.

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It was very beautiful and there was a lot for the children to do!

It was a fun family break, but can also be very romantic.

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Elsie M - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elsie M
With partner

Bo verwagting.

Dit was 'n pragtige uitsig. Pad nie so sleg soos wat ons verwag het nie. Maaltye was heerlik! Zizi het elke dag gesorg dat ons baie gemaklik is. Stappad was goed gemerk. Kamer is ruim, skoon en gerieflik. Sal beslis weer gaan.

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Above expectation.

It was a beautiful view. Road not as bad as we expected. Meals were delicious! Zizi made sure we were very comfortable every day. Walking path was well marked. Room is spacious, clean and comfortable. Will definitely go again.

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Petro V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Petro V
With partner

Peaceful and relaxing.

Drakensberg Mountain Retreat is such a peaceful and beautiful resort. The staff was friendly and inviting. The food was excellent the milktart was the best I have ever tasted. We were allowed to bring our dog which made our stay so much more special. Beautiful hiking trails and no need to walk far to experience the beauty. Thank you Drankensberg Mount Retreat for a lovely stay!

Gordon H - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Gordon H
With partner

Great hospitality, location, food and peaceful setting.

Hikes provide fantastic views, met like-minded people who respected peace and quiet.

Uschi B - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Uschi B
Family with teenagers

Verblyf was redelik.

Nat pad was 'n absolute nagmerrie, snoekertafel het nie 'n enkel stok met 'n punt gehad nie. Ons moes ons eie darts koop, aangesien hulle darts nie veertjies gehad het nie en die dartbord is gedaan. Plek is netjies en mense egter baie vriendelik en die kos baie lekker.

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Accommodation was reasonable.

Wet pad was an absolute nightmare, snooker table didn't have a single stick with a point. We had to buy our own darts as their darts didn't have feathers and the dart board was done. The place is neat and the people are very friendly and the food very tasty.

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Robert T - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Robert T
Large group

Fantastiese uitsig en verblyf!

Die Barnhouse het ons verwagtinge oortref! Lekker ruimte met fantastiese uitsig! Ons sal dit beslis aanbeveel vir lekker kuiers saam met vriende of gesinne!

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Fantastic view and accommodation!

The Barnhouse exceeded our expectations! Nice space with a fantastic view! We would definitely recommend it for nice visits with friends or families!

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Karen C - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Karen C
With partner

Gasvry, lieflike ligging, netjiese, smaaklike kos.

Personeel nie seker van sekere produkte en benodig meer opleiding. Wel baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Hospitable, lovely location, neat, tasty food.

Staff not sure of certain products and need more training. Well very friendly and helpful.

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Johan L - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan L
With partner

Rustigheid.

Ons het baie lekker gekuier en die etes was fantasties. Uitsig wonderlik, en kamer baie gerieflik.

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Calmness.

We had a great time and the meals were fantastic. View great, and room very comfortable.

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Yvain L - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yvain L
With friends

We had a great stay as a group, loved the view!

Recommend a high clearance vehicle to assess the location, the view is so worth the gravel road leading to it. It was a wonderful stay!

Marie V - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marie V
Family with teenagers

Asemrowende, pragtige uitsig op die berge. Die mooiste perde in 'n skilderagtige omgewing.

Puik diens en heerlike etes.

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Breathtaking, beautiful view of the mountains. The most beautiful horses in a picturesque setting.

Great service and delicious meals.

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Sakkie H - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sakkie H
With partner

Salige rustigheid in die berg

'n Heerlike en rustige kuierplek in die berge, vol verrassings. Vriendelike en flinke diens en al die personeel was bekwaam en professioneel mooi so Theo met jou span. Die uitsig is wonderlike en etes voortreflik. Net die plek om te ontspan met 'n boek(e), met 'n kaggel wat knetter, en vars lug, en net 4 ure vanaf Pretoria. Sien julle weer!

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Blissful tranquillity in the mountain.

A lovely and tranquil hideaway in the mountains, full of surprises. Friendly and good service and all the staff were competent and professional. Well done to Theo with your team. The view is wonderful and meals excellent. Just the place to relax with a book(s), with a crackling fireplace, and fresh air, and just 4 hours from Pretoria. See you again!

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David A - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
David A
With partner

Theo and Zizi are amazing hosts - caring, professional, helpful and full of knowledge!

Fabulous scenic location - probably among the very best in the Drakensberg - spoiled only by the relatively poor gravel road for the last 12km to the Retreat (but really well worth it on arrival!). The hosts are superb, the staff are all well trained, efficient, friendly and helpful. The room (No. 5) was a dream, with a matchless panoramic view from the veranda. The food, service and accommodation are all world class. Make no mistake, we'll be back!

Drakensberg Mountain Retreat 's response

We value, and thank you for, your exceptional review following a recent visit to Drakensberg Mountain Retreat and concur that the spectacular views of the Northern 'Berg from our vantage point "high up in the Mountains" are unsurpassed. Our committed management and staff team take pride in providing guests with an enjoyable and memorable experience whilst visiting Drakensberg Mountain Retreat and it would appear that they did so. Hopefully we will be welcoming you back soon!

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Cathy F - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cathy F
With partner

Beautiful view and yummy food.

The Retreat is hidden down a long gravel road, but worth the travel. The host Jerry was very accommodating and all the staff were friendly, even Cato the terrier. The food was so delicious. It rained the second and third day, but that was perfect for us as we needed the down time. We sat by one of the many fireplaces (even the smokers nook had a fire), and watched Netflix series on our laptop. Very sorry to go.

Lawrence L - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lawrence L
With partner

A very peaceful place to relax from the world.

Very tranquil and peaceful with excellent meals and service.

Drakensberg Mountain Retreat 's response

Dear Lawrence,

Thank you so much for your very positive review.
We too enjoyed your short visit with us and are very pleased that we could meet with your requirements.
It will be lovely to see you anytime in the future or just to pop in and have a cuppa on your way through.

Kind regards,
Gerry and the Team.

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Pierre L - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pierre L
With partner

Theo en Zi-Zi is baie gasvry en het ons welkom laat voel.

Dankie vir die champagne en chocolate surprise. Dankie vir die gasvryheid en honde vriendelike woning. Lekker staproetes vir almal. Daar is iets aan die berge wat kalmte vir 'n mens bring.

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Theo and Zi-Zi are very hospitable and made us feel welcome.

Thank you for the champagne and chocolate surprise. Thank you for the hospitality and dog friendly home. Nice hiking trails for everyone. There is something about the mountains that brings calm to one.

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Dankie Pierre, vir die wonderlike terugvoer na jul verblyf by ons. Ons hoop om jul weer terug te verwelkom in die toekoms.

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Chantelle E - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantelle E
Family with young children

Pragtige plek met ruim gemaklike kamers en lieflike onderdaktuine.

Pragtige plek omring met berge. Die kamers is groot en gerieflik met 'n onderdaktuin. Heerlik vir kinders en honde. Die kos was heerlik en die bestuur gasvry.

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Beautiful place with spacious comfortable rooms and lovely covered gardens.

Beautiful place surrounded by mountains. The rooms are large and comfortable with a covered garden. Great for kids and dogs. The food was delicious and the management hospitable.

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Drakensberg Mountain Retreat 's response

Beste Chantelle,
Jul terugvoer word opreg waardeer.
Ons probeer om vir ons gaste ten alle tye slegs die beste diens te lewer en die omstandighede soos deur u uitgewys maak dit tog soveel makliker.
Baie dankie vir ul besoekie en ons vertrou dat ons jul weer sal sien indien jul in hierdie omgewing is.
Vriendelike groete van die Span by Drakensberg Mountain Retreat.

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Nadine B - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nadine B
With partner

Aangenaam verras.

Wat 'n juweel so tussen êrens en nêrens. Die personeel was gasvry, die vertrekke warm en die kos regte hartskos. Ons waardeer altyd die geskiedenis aan enige plek en die gesels met Anthony oor die omgewing, die wilde perde en ander was interessant. Die uitry na die "Kaalvoet vrou" en "Retief se Klip" was emosioneel as daar in jou hart nog 'n Voortrekker woon. Sal nie aanbeveel dat jy soontoe ry in 'n lae voertuig nie.

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Pleasantly surprised.

What a gem between somewhere and nowhere. The staff were hospitable, the rooms warm and the food real heart food. We always appreciate the history of any place and talking to Anthony about the environment, the wild horses and others was interesting. The drive out to the "Barefoot woman" and "Retief se Klip" was emotional if you still have a Voortrekker living in your heart. Would not recommend driving there in a low vehicle.

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Drakensberg Mountain Retreat 's response

Beste Nadine
Baie dankie vir die baie positiewe terugvoering.
Ons gaste se gerief is vir ons van uiterste belang en ons dra hul graag so op ons hart.
Ja, ons omgewing se erfenis en geskiedenis is ook dan van onskatbare belang. Ek is so bly dat julle dit kon besoek en geniet.
Ons sien uit om jul weer te verwelkom, as jul in die omgewing is, al is dit net om te kom dag sê.
Ek dra julle waardeering aan Anthony oor, dankie.
Beste groete
Gerry
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Oloff H - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Oloff H
Large group

Presies wat ek wou hê.

Vir 'n groot groep kan jy nie 'n beter plek kry nie. Kinders het hulle gate uit geniet. Dankie dankie dankie. Was besonders lekker.

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Exactly what I wanted.

For a large group you won't find any better. The children enjoyed it so much. Thank you so much! Really enjoyed it.

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Lourens B - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lourens B
With friends

Rus en ontspan.

Heerlik gerus en ontspan.

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Rest and relax.

Have a great rest and relax.

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Drakensberg Mountain Retreat 's response

Beste Lourens

Baie dankie vir die aangename en baie positiewe resensie.
Ons leuse is juis een van rustige ontspanning, en ons is bly dat julle dit kon beleef hier by ons.
Ons hoop dat ons jul in die toekoms sal sien, indien julle in die omgewing is of verby reis.
Vriendelike groete

Die span by DMR

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Ceilia C - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ceilia C
Family with young children

Kwaliteit familietyd, rustige omgewing.

Asemrowende natuurskoon, maak dit 'n onvergeetlike vakansie. Naweek wegbreek. Genoeg om die kinders mee besig te hou in 'n rustige omgewing. Batterye word definitief herlaai.

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Quality family time, peaceful environment.

Breathtaking natural beauty, make it an unforgettable holiday. Weekend getaway. Enough to keep the kids busy in a peaceful environment. Batteries are definitely recharged.

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Beste Ceilia,

Baie dankie vir hierdie positiewe evaluering. Ons het beslis jul besoek ook geniet en sien julle hopelik weer in die nabye toekoms.

Vriendelike groete,
Gerry en die span by Drakensberg Mountain Retreat

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Dirk B - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Dirk B
With partner

Verblyf was heerlik, met flink diens en goeie kos.

Staproete was 'n belewenis, met pragtige uitsigte, plek-plek uitdagend. Wilde perde wat kom kuier by die lodge was ook 'n wonderlike ervaring. Sal graag in die winter met sneeu wil besoek.

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Accommodation was lovely, with fast service and good food.

Hiking trail was an experience, with beautiful views, here and there challenging. Wild horses who come to visit the lodge was also a wonderful experience. Would like to visit in winter with snow.

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Drakensberg Mountain Retreat 's response

Baie dankie vir die fantastiese terugvoer.
Ons het jul besoek hier by ons net so geniet en sal jul met graagte in die winter wil terug verwelkom.
Moet asseblief net nie vra wanneer dit sal sneeu nie, want soos dit is het ons vandag, in die sommer so 'n ligte sneeu gehad.
Vriendelike groete
Die span by DMR

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Lize O - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Lize O
With partner

Baie gerieflik.

Baie dankie, vriendelike personeel.

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Very comfortable.

Thank you! Friendly staff.

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Beste Lize

Baie dankie vir die positiewe resensie.
Ons personeel is beslis so, dat hul ons gaste rustig en welkom sal laat voel en ons is bly dat dit so in jul geval was.
Ons sien uit om jul weer in die toekoms te verwelkom, indien jul in die omgewing is.

Vriendelike groete
Die span by DMR

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers
Eddie H - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Eddie H
With partner

Baie welkom gevoel. Kamers is netjies en omgewing baie mooi.

Enigste probleem: Die instansie word aangegee as 4,7 km vanaf Drakensville, maar dit is eintlik 32 km waarvan 12 km baie slegte grondpad is. Kan nie meer as 10 km per uur met 'n gewone voertuig ry nie, veral as dit reën.

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Felt very welcome. Rooms are neat and surroundings very nice.

Only problem: The establishment is stated as 4.7 km from Drakensville, but it is actually 32 km of which 12 km is very bad dirt road. Can't drive more than 10 km per hour in a normal vehicle, especially when it's raining.

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Jaco V - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaco V
With partner

Baie snoesige plek met aangename mense.

Kaggels orals. Aandete ingesluit en ontbyt was fantasties. Uitsig is asemrowend vanuit die sit- en eetkamers.

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Very cosy place with pleasant people.

Fireplaces everywhere. Dinner included and breakfast was fantastic. View is breathtaking from the lounge and dining room.

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Dankie vir die mooi oorsig wat jul gepos het Jaco.
Dit was 'n plesier om jul as gaste te hê en ons is bly dat julle, jul kort kuiertjie en alles wat ons het om aan te bied, geniet het.

Groete, Gerry.
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Echbert L - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Echbert L
Family with young children

Dit was heerlik om daar te bly. Die personeel is baie vriendelik en gasvry.

Die plek is een ongelooflike mooi plek. Dit was heerlik om daar te bly en die personeel is baie vriendelik en gasvry. Dit is soos om by jou eie plek oor te slaap. Sal graag weer daarheen wil gaan.

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It was lovely to stay there. The staff is very friendly and hospitable.

The place is unbelievably pretty. It was so nice to stay there and the staff very friendly and hospitable. It's like sleeping in your own place. Will go there again.

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Hannetjie R - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannetjie R
With partner

Rustige atmosfeer, heerlike kos, vriendelike diens!

Dankie aan Gerry en sy span. Sal definitief weer hier oornag.

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Quiet atmosphere, delicious food, friendly service!

Thanks to Gerry and his team. Will definitely stay here again.

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Drakensberg Mountain Retreat 's response

Goeiedag Hannetjie,

Baie dankie vir jou positiewe oorsig. Ons probeer altyd en is bly dat julle dit geniet het. Ons sien beslis uit na 'n volgende besoek.

Vriendelike groete,
Gerry

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Celeste G - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Celeste G
With partner

Dit was regtig mooi, maar baie ander plekke om hulle kos dieselfde vir meer om te doen.

Die uitsig kan mens nie beskryf nie, daar is so baie staproetes. Die kos is regte tuisgemaakte kosse. Dit is ideaal vir mense wat hou van stap. Zizi het baie goeie kliëntediens gegee. Die perseel is bietjie vuil en vol stof. Die familie van die eienaar het die area met die pooltafel oorgeneem en mens kon nie regtig dit gebruik nie. Middagete is baie beperk en daar is nie juis 'n winkel of so iets naby nie. Vir dieselfde prys kon jy iewers anders gebly het met 3 etes 'n dag plus activities.

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It was really pretty, but a lot of other places cost the same for more to do.

The view is out of this world and there is a lot of hiking trails. The food is real homemade food. It is ideal for people who likes hiking. Zizi delivered great client service. The premises is a little dirty and full of dust. The family of the owner took over the area with the pool table and you couldn't really use it. Lunch is restricted and there isn't a shop close by. For the same price you could stay somewhere else with 3 meals a day plus activities.

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Glynnis S - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Glynnis S

Comfortable.

We were 4 adults travelling, whilst the establishment was very clean and 'old world' the furniture was a little tired and could do with some replacement. The meals were very good, however, the portions were really far too big and quite wasteful.

Drakensberg Mountain Retreat 's response

Dear Glynnis,
Thank you for the positive remarks.
To reply to your remarks about the furniture and food, you would have noticed that we have replaced some of the older furniture and integrated the new items to fit in with the old. In time to come, we will endeavour to replace most if not all of the "tired" pieces without doing any injustice to the character of the Retreat. You might have noticed that most plates returned rather empty after meals. We do however give our guests the opportunity to choose their portions to try and eliminate waste.
We trust that you enjoyed the rest of your visit with us and would like to welcome you back in future.
Kind regards,
DMR Management and Team

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Phyllis M - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Phyllis M
With partner

Great reception.

We went to Drakensberg Mountain Retreat for 2 nights in December 2016 and enjoyed our stay. The place is really a retreat with horses roaming the gardens and beautiful views of the Drakensberg. There are good hiking trails for those wanting to get active. The reception we received was extra friendly, we had some friends coming over from Johannesburg for the one night, they booked elsewhere but were allowed to spend the day with us, hiking, sharing the communal facilities etc. and we arranged for them to have dinner with us with no hassle from the staff. Nice, relaxed place to spend time with loved ones.

Johan W - Nov 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan W
With partner

Luilekker en ontspanne gewees. Kos vir die siel met soveel natuurlike prag.

Sal definitief aanbeveel. Gasvryheid en etes wat voorgesit is fantasties.

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Was casual and relaxing. Food for the soul with so much natural beauty.

Will definitely recommend. Hospitality and the meals that were served were fantastic.

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Dalene M - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dalene M
With partner

Ongelooflik gasvry.

Die personeel was vriendelik, hulpvaardig en het uit hulle pad gegaan om ons tuis te laat voel. Die kamers is baie mooi en die kos was uitstekend. Sal Drakensberg Mountain Retreat beslis aanbeveel.

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Incredibly hospitable.

The staff are very friendly and helpful and went out of their way to make us feel at home. The rooms are very beautiful and the food was excellent. Will definitely recommend Drakensberg Mountain Retreat.

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Willem R - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Willem R
With partner

Pragtige berge, skoon lug, heerlike kos en vriendelike gashere.

Ons het n fantastiese tyd by die oord gehad. Uitsig oor die berge is die beste. Die kamers was ruim, skoon en baie goed toegerus. Die kerslig aandetes was regtig 'n belewenis. Die personeel was vriendelik en die gashere fantasties. Hoogs aan te beveel!

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Beautiful mountains, clean air, delicious food and friendly hosts.

We had a fantastic time. The view if the mountains was the best part. The rooms were spacious, clean and fully equipped. The candle-lit dinners were a treat. The staff is friendly and the hosts are fantastic. Highly recommended.

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Drakensberg Mountain Retreat 's response

Beste Willem
Baie dankie vir jou goeie resensie. Ons is baie bly dat jul die kort tydjie by ons so baie geniet het.
Ons geniet dit om ons gaste te onthaal en dit is beslis 'n voorreg om dan sulke kommentaar te ontvang. Mag die jaar wat voorlê net vir julle die beste bring.
DMR span.

Drakensberg Mountain Retreat
Mariette E - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Mariette E
With partner

Salig.

Die kontras wanneer jy met die grondpad ry en amper niks sien nie en dan jou eindbestemming bereik is die moeite werd. Heerlike gerieflike groot kamers. Die aanloklike kaggelvure is natuurlik 'n bonus op koue wintersaande. Aandete by kerslig was heerlik. Die aand se verblyf was 'n lekker bederf aan die einde van 'n langerige naweek se wegbreek.

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Blessed.

The contrast when you drive along the dirt road and see almost nothing and then reach your final destination is worth it. Lovely comfortable large rooms. The tempting log fires are of course a bonus on cold winter evenings. Dinner by candlelight was delicious. The evening's stay was a nice treat at the end of a long weekend getaway.

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Marike V - Aug 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marike V
With partner

Onverbeterlik!

Een van die mooiste en lekkerste plekke waar ons nog ooit gebly het! Die personeel het verskriklik baie moeite vir ons gedoen, en vir ons gratis vonkelwyn en 'n pragtige bos rose saam met ons aandete gegee. Die uitsigte is ontsaglik mooi en die kamer en badkamer is fantasties toegerus. Ons sal met groot oorgawe soontoe terugkeer.

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Incorrigible!

One of the most beautiful and nicest places we have ever stayed! The staff went out of their way to help us, giving us free sparkling wine and a beautiful bunch of roses with our dinner. The views are incredibly beautiful and the room and bathroom are fantastically equipped. We will return there with great devotion.

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Drakensberg Mountain Retreat 's response

Baie dankie vir die baie mooi kommentaar.
Ons strewe is om aan al ons gaste die beste diens te lewer en dankbaar dat ons aan julle op so 'n spesiale geleentheid daardie bietjie ekstra kon gee.
Groete,
Die Bestuur en Personeel by DMR

Drakensberg Mountain Retreat
Joanita H - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Joanita H
With partner

Baie lekker en ongelooflik mooi!

Baie mooi uitsig en verblyf. Heerlike kos. Baie gawe mense.

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Very nice and incredibly beautiful!

Very nice view and accommodation. Delicious food. Very nice people.

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Drakensberg Mountain Retreat 's response

Hi Julle,

Baie dankie vir die positiewe kommentaar.
Ons geniet dit om ons gaste te onthaal an dit is beslis 'n vooreg om dan sulke kommentaar te ontvang.
Mag die jaar wat voorle net vir julle die beste bring.

Groete,
Die Span by DMR

Drakensberg Mountain Retreat
Coertzen V - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Coertzen V
Family with young children

Fantastiese uitsig, goeie kos en gasvrye personeel.

Ons het Bergville baie geniet, ons is mal oor die area en sien dit as 'n puik manier om van die besige stad te vergeet.

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Great view, good food and friendly staff.

We really enjoyed Bergville, we love the area and see it as a great way to forget about the busy city.

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Drakensberg Mountain Retreat 's response

Beste Coertzen,

Ons is bly dat jul julle besoek aan ons Rusoord geniet het.
Baie dankie vir die positiewe kommentaar.
Ons wens jul 'n baie geseende Vakansiegety en 'n voorspoedige 2016.

Groete,
Die Span by DMR

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Renthia B - Jul 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Renthia B
With partner

Kort wegbreek na Drakensberge!

Baie mooi en gerieflik. Ons is baie vriendelik ontvang. Kos was uitstekend. Ek sal Drakensberg Mountain Retreat beslis aanbeveel.

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Short getaway to the Drakensberg!

Very nice and comfortable. We were received very kindly. Food was excellent. I would definitely recommend Drakensberg Mountain Retreat.

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Annelize V - Feb 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Annelize V
With partner

Heerlik!

Hulle het die lekkerste kos. Dit is die ideale bestemming vir 'n romantiese naweek. Staproetes baie geniet. Drinkgoed billik, heerlike rustige naweek. Dankie vir bestuurder, Jerry en sy vrou wat ons baie tuis laat voel het.

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Delicious!

They have the best food. It is the ideal destination for a romantic weekend. Enjoyed hiking trails. Reasonable drinks, lovely quiet weekend. Thanks to manager, Jerry and his wife who made us feel very much at home.

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Coenie G - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Coenie G
Family with teenagers

Baie ontspannend en gerieflik.

Dit was ontspannend en gerieflik vir ons hele gesin. Regtig 'n huislike atmosfeer en 'n asemrowende uitsig oor die hele Drakensberg. Die ontbyt en aandete was regtig lekker. Sal beslis weer daar oorslaap.

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Very relaxing and comfortable.

It was relaxing and convenient for our whole family. Really a homely atmosphere and a breathtaking view of the entire Drakensberg. The breakfast and dinner were really nice. Will definitely stay there again.

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Drakensberg Mountain Retreat 's response

Baie dankie Coenie.
Dit was beslis vir ons 'n vooreg.
Ons sien uit om jul weer te sien.
Alles van die beste oor die feestyd en 'n voorspoedige 2016.

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Louma M - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Louma M
With partner

Die uitsig vanaf die hele plaas is asemrowend!

Die moeite werd om die grondpad aan te durf! Alhoewel dit 'n ent weg is, is dit rybaar en beslis die tyd werd as 'n oorslaapplek!

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The view from the whole farm is breathtaking!

Worth the effort to brave the dirt road! Although it's a long way away, it's driveable and definitely worth the time as a stopover!

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Drakensberg Mountain Retreat 's response

Hi Louma,

Baie dankie vir die resensie.
Bly om te hoor dat jul, jul kort verblyf by ons geniet het.
Beslis die moeite werd na so 'n lang "trek".
Groete en alles van die beste.

Gerry, Elna en Personeel van DMR

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Musa N - Mar 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Musa N
With partner

Beautiful scenery.

Enjoyed the undiluted atmosphere of the Drakensberg Mountains in well-located hotel where you hear the natural music of the birds and the rattling sound of the leaves of the trees that decorate the area. A must for a person who needs tranquility and time to reflect on his/her life.

Heila V - May 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Heila V
With partner

Pragtige uitsig, silwerskoon en veilig!

'n Plek om te rus en ontspan.

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Beautiful view, spotless and safe!

A place to rest and relax.

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Willie F - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Willie F
With partner

Good

See the stars below.

Cecilia S - Nov 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Cecilia S
With partner

Baie aangenaam!

Ons verblyf by Drakensberg Mountain Retreat was baie aangenaam. Daar heers 'n lekker plaasatmosfeer, rustig met vars lug om in te asem en 'n pragtige uitsig! Die kos was wonderlik; 10 uit 10. Sal graag terug gaan om die staproetes te stap. Al negatiewe kommentaar wat ek het, is dat die pad bietjie sleg is en klein motor's sal sukkel om daar te kom ...

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Very pleasant!

Our stay at Drakensberg Mountain Retreat was very pleasant. There is a nice farm atmosphere, peaceful with fresh air to breathe and a beautiful view! The food was great; 10 out of 10. Would love to go back to hike the trails. All negative comments I have is that the road is a bit bad and small cars will struggle to get there...

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Gerda W - Sep 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
4/5
Gerda W
With friends

Baie vriendelike en behulpsame bestuur.

Sien die sterre hieronder.

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Very friendly and helpful management.

See the stars below.

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Anna L - Apr 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anna L
With partner

Uitsteekend en baie mooi

Alles was baie goed net jammer dat die pad R74 in so swak toestand is en nou onrybaar is!!

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Outstanding and very beautiful

Everything was very good, just a shame that the road R74 is in such poor condition and is now impassable!!

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Cliff S - Jun 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cliff S
Large group

Very quite and peacfull

The hostess, Tracy, was very friendly and made us felt at home, though we were far from our home. The food was prepared well and was delicious. We can recommend the Retreat for everyone who want to break away for a couple of days.

Rajen K - Sep 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Rajen K
Family with young children

Awesome

Its one of the best place to visit and has wonderful scenery surrounding it. The food is good and the location is just awesome. Only drawback is the road which is worst (the stretch of 15 kms of dirt road from the relief pass was just terrible) but definitely value for money.

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