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Drakenzicht Lodge

Review Summary

4.1 out of 5from 25 reviews for Drakenzicht Lodge
Cleanliness
4.1/5
Service
4.0/5
Location
4.3/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
3.8/5
Carilyn P - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Carilyn P
Family with young children

Beautiful location, just what one needs to start the new year.

A family of 7 with a little pug enjoyed the mountain views and out of this world scenery. We sat for hours on the patio just taking it all in. The lodge is safe enough for the kids to walk about. We did have a troop of baboons watching us; however, one call to the owners and they quickly came to check on us. We are after all in their environment. The road leading to the lodge does require a high-rise vehicle; smaller vehicles will have a problem. The units are spacious enough for all of us, but they do need a bit of cleaning. If you do visit with kids, remember you are in the mountains. Take it all in; there is no WiFi and no TV. Perfect place to reconnect. I would suggest bringing along some board games and outdoor activities. The kids absolutely loved watching the geckos. They have also named them Ari and Dave, LOL. Thys and his family are super accommodating and friendly. This is a family-run establishment, and it shows. We really enjoyed our 2-night stay and will try to visit again. Thank you.

Anonymous Guest - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Very nice and quiet.

One can relax here and rest. It's very beautiful.

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Mariana B - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Mariana B
Family with teenagers

Pragtige akkommodasie in die berge.

Pragtige, stil en netjiese akkommodasie, pad net 'n uitdaging!

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Beautiful accommodation in the mountains.

Beautiful, quiet and tidy accommodation, road just a challenge!

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Etienne C - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Etienne C
With partner

Was 'n groot teleurstelling.

Die eenheid kort baie aandag. Dit is 'n self-catering-eenheid met geen skottelgoedgeriewe nie Jy moet van die goed in die wasbak was. Die plek binne val uitmekaar. Was baie, baie teleurgesteld. Ons het van die webtuiste net die beste verwag en het daarom deur julle die bespreking gedoen. Jammer seker nie wat julle wou hoor nie. Ek kan ook foto's aanstuur indien julle dit wil sien! Teleurgestelde gas.

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Was a big disappointment.

The unit needs a lot of attention. This is a self-catering unit with no dishwashing facilities You have to wash some of the things in the sink. The place inside is falling apart. Was very, very disappointed. We expected only the best from the website and therefore did the booking through you. Sorry, probably not what you wanted to hear. I can also forward photos if you want to see them! Disappointed guest.

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Tinus E - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tinus E
Family with young children

Ongelooflik mooi met die vriendelikste eienaars!

Ongelooflik mooi! Beste plek om weg te breek! Eienaars is fantastiese mense! Gholf is beslis iets wat mens nog nie gespeel het nie. Baie waarde vir die geld wat mens betaal!

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Incredibly beautiful with the friendliest owners!

Incredibly beautiful! Best place to break away! Owners are fantastic people! Golf is definitely something you haven't played before. Great value for the money you pay!

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Henry O - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Henry O
With partner

Heerlike rustige omgewing.

Baie goed geleë in die berge, rustige omgewing, mooi uitsig oor al die berge, was heerlik om net te kon ontspan, sal weer daar gaan uitspan.

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Lovely peaceful surroundings.

Very well located in the mountains, peaceful surroundings, beautiful view over all the mountains, it was wonderful to be able to just relax, will go there again.

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Rina O - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rina O

Dis 'n prentjiemooi omgewing met bokkies wat saans wei op die golfbaan, ideaal vir voëlkykers en diegene wat tot rus wil kom.

Die grondpad is nie geskik vir sedan-voertuie nie.

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It's a picturesque setting with goats grazing on the golf course at night, ideal for bird watchers and those who want to rest.

The dirt road is not suitable for sedan vehicles.

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Wimpie S - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
0/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Wimpie S
Family with teenagers

Dit was 'n heerlike langnaweek wegbreek.

Dis 'n wonderlike plek as jy net weg wil kom van die stad en lekker wil gaan rus. Ons het dit baie geniet. Elke oggend gaan stap en gebraai. Die verblyf was ook lekker, netjies en skoon.

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It was a lovely long weekend getaway.

It's a great place if you just want to get away from the city and have a good rest. We enjoyed it very much. Every morning go for a walk and barbecue. The accommodation was also nice, neat and clean.

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Riaan S - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Riaan S
With friends

Heerlike, rustige naweek.

Ek was op soek na 'n rustige naweek wegbreek in die laeveld en omliggende gebied. 2020 was vir niemand maklik nie, en dit was hoogtyd om net weg te breek uit die daaglikse gejaag van die stadslewe. Wat 'n groot verrassing het gewag om die uitsig te sien, en kaalvoet op die heerlike gras te kan loop. Dit was meestal bewolk, wat die naweek net eenvoudig soveel beter gemaak het, aanskoulike uitsig wat mens kry nie net oor die golfbaan nie, maar ook van die berge in die omgewing. Gaan besoek gerus as jy wil wegbreek en stilte weer wil beleef.

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Lovely, peaceful weekend.

I was looking for a quiet weekend break in the lowlands and surrounding area. 2020 wasn't easy for anyone, and it was high time to just break away from the daily rush of city life. What a great surprise awaited to see the view, and to be able to walk barefoot on the lovely grass. It was mostly cloudy, which simply made the weekend that much better, vivid views that one gets not only of the golf course, but also of the mountains in the area. Feel free to visit if you want to get away and experience silence again.

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Juanita G - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Juanita G
With partner

Ons het 'n heerlike tyd gehad.

Ons het 'n heerlike langnaweek gehad, ons woonstel en die hele lodge was netjies en skoon. Marcel, Thys en Leah het ons so tuis laat voel. Sal definitief gholfspelers aanraai om daar 'n draai te maak.

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We had a lovely time.

We had a lovely long weekend, our apartment and the whole lodge were neat and clean. Marcel, Thys and Leah made us feel so at home. Would definitely recommend golfers to visit there.

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Gys S - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Gys S
Family with young children

Ander gaste maak geraas!

Ons het ongelukkig 'n slegte ervaring hier beleef. Verblyf en omgewing is baie mooi. Die eienaars neem egter nie beheer oor ander gaste wat lawaai maak nie. Dit het 'n nodige ruskans vir my en my vrou totaal en al bederf. Musiek, gil en skree tot laat die nag. Ons was baie teleurgesteld.

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Other guests made a racket!

We had a bad experience here. Accommodation and area is beautiful The owners don't take control of the situation when other guests make a noise though. This meant that a necessary rest for my wife and I was spoiled. Music, shouting until late at night. We were very disappointed.

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Eileen A - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eileen A
Family with young children

Beautiful and very relaxing to be in the mountains.

We spent a lovely weekend in the mountains. Hubby playing golf and kids enjoying the freedom of just being able to run around and play. Great way to recharge the batteries.

Yolanda V - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolanda V
Family with young children

Heerlike wegbreek met asemrowende uitsig!

Sien sterre.

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Great getaway with a breathtaking view!

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Lance H - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Lance H

Wonderful location for stop over and a game of golf if desired.

One was warned about 9 km of dirt road but travellers must take note of this. As warned arrive in day light and if using a sedan drive very slowly.

Teresa S - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Teresa S
Family with young children

Pragtige tuine en gholfbaan, maar eenhede kort werk.

Dit omgewing is pragtig, die tuine en plekke van buite lyk baie goed. Binne die eenhede is heelwat goed wat reggemaak moet word. In die klubhuis is gebreukte teëls wat ons 4 ure in 'n hospitaal gekos het toe ons 9 jarige 7 steke moes kry.

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Beautiful gardens and golf course, but units need work.

This environment is beautiful, the gardens and places outside look very good. Inside the units there are quite a few things that need fixing. In the clubhouse are broken tiles that cost us 4 hours in a hospital when our 9 year old had to get 7 stitches.

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Yolanri L - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Yolanri L
With friends

Die algemene instandhouding van die oord is swak en teleurstellend. Glad nie die geld werd nie.

Die instandhouding van die oord is swak. bv die swembad was vuil en half vol. Glad nie so mooi soos op die foto's nie. Ons het in die Escarpment Family Chalet gebly. Die grasdak was verniel, vol gate en die gras het oral langs die huis gelê. (gelukkig het dit nie gereën terwyl ons daar was nie). Die kombuis is baie klein en skraps toegerus vir 'n huis wat 7 mense kan akkomodeer. Die huis is glad nie goed toegerus vir die prys wat ons vir die akkommodasie betaal het nie, vir dieselfde geld (en selfs minder) kan ons baie meer luuks bly elders. Die pad tot by die oord is ook baie swak, jy sal nie maklik met 'n gewone voertuig daar kan uitkom soos wat hulle aandui nie. Daar was 'n veldbrand naby en die gasheer het geen moeite gedoen om ons gerus te stel oor hul protokol as dit te naby sou kom nie, inteendeel, hy het ons gevra om hom te laat weet as daar moeilikheid is. Glad nie die geld werd nie.

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The general maintenance of the resort is poor and disappointing. Not worth the money at all.

The maintenance of the resort is poor. eg the swimming pool was dirty and half full. Not at all as beautiful as in the photos. We stayed in the Escarpment Family Chalet. The thatched roof was destroyed, full of holes and the grass lay all over the side of the house. (luckily it didn't rain while we were there). The kitchen is very small and sparsely equipped for a house that can accommodate 7 people. The house is not well equipped at all for the price we paid for the accommodation, for the same money (and even less) we can stay much more luxurious elsewhere. The road to the resort is also very poor, you will not be able to get there easily with a normal vehicle as they indicate. There was a wildfire nearby and the host made no effort to reassure us of their protocol should it get too close, on the contrary, he asked us to let him know if there was trouble. Not worth the money at all.

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Drakenzicht Lodge 's response

Hallo Yolanri, Die Eskarp Chalet en Dubbel Chalets se dakke is oorgedoen net na die 2018 September langnaweek met Harvey Thatch en lyk pragtig. Aan die pad oor die buurman se grond kan ons niks doen, wel oor ons grond is die sement glad gemaak. Dit word ook so aangedui. Ons doen ons bes om die chalets gerieflik in te rig, jammer as julle verwagtinge nie oortref is nie.

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Gerrie C - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerrie C
With partner

Baie lekker gerus en gekuier. Sal hulle beslis weer besoek.

Ons het baie lekker gerus en gekuier. Ons sal hulle beslis weer besoek.

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A good place to rest and catch up. Would stay here again.

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Marna K - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Marna K
With partner

Groot was ons verbasing om bo op die berg in die middel van nêrens 'n baie goed versorgde gholfbaan raak te loop.

Ons het 'n laat besluit geneem om in Nelspruit omgewing oor te slaap. Ek was baie verlig oor LekkeSlaap se kitsbespreking-opsie. Ons het klein bietjie gesukkel om die ingang te kry (padwerke en die donker), maar toe ons eers daar is, was ons warm ontvang en tuis gemaak. Ons het heerlik geslaap en is die volgende oggend daar weg na die beste Franse roosterbrood-ontbyt wat ek nog ooit geëet het. Ons speel nie self gholf nie, maar vir iemand wat gholf speel sal Drakenzicht 'n baie goeie opsie wees.

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Great was our surprise to come across a very well maintained golf course on top of the mountain in the middle of nowhere.

We made a late decision to spend the night in the Nelspruit area. I was very relieved about LekkeSlaap's instant booking option. We had a little trouble finding the entrance (roadworks and the dark), but once we got there, we were warmly welcomed and made to feel at home. We slept great and left the next morning to the best French toast breakfast I've ever had. We don't play golf ourselves, but for someone who does, Drakenzicht would be a very good option.

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

Baie rustig, geen verkeer geluide net natuur lewe.

Ons het baie lekker gerus, die gholfbaan is besonders, my man het dit terdeë geniet om gholf te speel.

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Very peaceful, no traffic noise just the natural beauty of the area.

We had a good rest, the golf course is exceptional, my husband enjoyed playing golf a lot.

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Sone L - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Sone L
With friends

Gerieflik en billik, maar moeilik om by dit uit te kom, veral ná donker.

Die natuurskoon is pragtig, die verblyf is gerieflik en ons het 'n heerlike en billike ontbyt geniet. Die lang toegangsroete is nogal 'n uitdaging in die donker (ons was wel gewaarsku dat ons stadig moet ry in die donker). Sal Drakenzicht aanbeveel vir gholf-entoesiaste. Ons was 'n groep van 7 volwassenes wat op kort kennisgewing gereis het en die verblyfopsie en bekostigbaarheid was vir ons perfek. Pragtige gasvrou!

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Comfy and affordable, but difficult to reach, especially after dark.

Stunning nature, comfortable accommodation and breakfast was delicious. Getting there after dark is a bit of an issue - access road is quite long (they warned us to drive slowly in the dark). Drakenzicht is perfect for golfers. We were 7 adults who booked on short notice. Perfect accommodation and affordable. Lovely host!

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Heinrich L - Feb 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Heinrich L
With partner

Heerlik ontspannend in 'n pragtige omgewing.

Die oord is heerlik stil in 'n pragtige omgewing. Iets om dalk na te kyk is die toegangspad vanaf die eerste tot by die tweede toegangshek. Daar kan dalk ook gekyk word om 'n buite of binne wasbak aan te bring (vir self skottelgoed was) vir chalets vir 2 persone.

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Lovely and relaxing in a beautiful environment.

Lovely and quiet resort with beautiful surroundings. They should perhaps look at the access road between the first and second access gate. Perhaps they should get a basin for washing dishes for the chalets for 2 people.

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Mary-ann H - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Mary-ann H

Dit is baie naby aan die R539, die stilte waarvoor ons gehoop het was nie daar nie, maar vir die res het ons dit baie geniet.

Die advertensie is misleidend ten opsigte van die 7 km grondpad wat langs die R539 loop en nie in die berg in nie. Die verkeer op die pad pla wanneer jy op die stoep sit en kuier. Verder in die gronde is dit wel rustig en stil en kon ons dit geniet. Ons sal nie die kos by die restaurant aanbeveel nie - nie sleg nie, maar sub-standaard. Die mense was baie behulpsaam en vriendelik. Die min mense wat daar kan bly maak dat daar heeltyd 'n rustige atmosfeer is. Dus die groot faktor hoekom ons nie sal teruggaan nie, is die ligging.

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It is very close to the R539, the silence we were hoping for was not there, but for the rest we really enjoyed it.

The advertisement is misleading regarding the 7 km dirt road that runs along the R539 and does not go into the mountain. The traffic on the road bothers you when you sit on the porch and visit. Further in the grounds it is peaceful and quiet and we were able to enjoy it. We would not recommend the food at the restaurant - not bad, but sub-standard. The people were very helpful and friendly. The few people who are there make sure that there is a peaceful atmosphere all the time. So the big factor why we won't go back is the location.

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Faan P - Nov 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Faan P
Family with teenagers

Gemaklik, pragtig en waarde vir geld.

Marcelle en Thys gee regtig om vir hulle gaste. Ons was welkom van 1ste minuut tot ons gegroet het. Baie dankie!

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Comfortable, beautiful and worth the money.

Marcelle and Thys really care about their guests. We felt welcome from the minute we arrived until we left. Thank you very much!

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Reno S - Jul 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Reno S
With friends

Die vars lug en asemrowende uitsig sal my laat terugkeer na die lodge.

Dit was perfek vir 'n lekker naweekwegbreek.

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The fresh air and breathtaking view will make me return to the lodge.

It was perfect for a nice weekend getaway.

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Anne-lize K - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Anne-lize K
With partner

Ons het 'n dag vroeër teruggekom.

Daar is nie 'n dakkie as dit reën sodat jy kan braai nie, daar is ook nie aandete wat jy kan gaan eet as dit reën nie. Ons moes 3 keer vuur maak, want die ventilasie is nie reg nie.

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We came back a day earlier.

There isn't a roof when it rains so you can barbecue, nor is there dinner you can eat when it rains. We had to make a fire 3 times because the ventilation is not right.

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  • Capacity: 25 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Portion 22, Sterkspruit Schoemanskloof, Mbombela (Nelspruit), 1200, Mpumalanga
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