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Emahlathini Guest Farm

37 reviews
Self Catering

Review Summary

3.8 out of 5from 37 reviews for Emahlathini Guest Farm
Cleanliness
3.8/5
Service
4.1/5
Location
3.7/5
Safety
3.9/5
Value for money
3.7/5
Andries W - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andries W
Large group

Waarde vir geld.

Waarde vir geld en goeie ligging.

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Value for money.

Value for money and good location.

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Christiaan O - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Christiaan O
Family with young children

Lekker, uitgerus.

Die kinders het die vars lug en diere vreeslik geniet.

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Nice, rested.

The children really enjoyed the fresh air and animals.

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Cornie V - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Cornie V

Kuier sonder water is 'n probleem.

Die water voorsiening was 'n probleem. Daar was geen warm water nie, asook geen druk vir enige water voorsiening nie. Die WiFi-pin in die kamer het ook nie gewerk nie.

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Hanging out without water is a problem.

The water supply was a problem. There was no hot water, as well as no pressure for any water supply. The WiFi pin in the room didn't work either.

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Alistair B - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Alistair B
Family with young children

Not recommended for tourists.

No keys to lock the door in SA! The place is run down and in dire need of maintenance and management. The list of things wrong is so long. I would need another holiday. The staff were friendly, the beds were comfortable, and we slept well though.

Hannes B - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Hannes B
With partner

Terrible night's rest. We will not recommend this lodge.

Road to lodge in a very terrible condition. Loud music from other guests from 22:00 right through the night. No warm water to take a shower in the morning. Poor lighting around lodge. Light not working in front of the room where we had dinner.

Charmel F - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Charmel F
Large group

Great stop-over.

Peaceful, stop-over with farm living.

Anonymous Guest - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Very friendly host. Amenities are very basic, old but neat.

Didn't realize it was a 20 km dirt road to get there - accommodation search was Piet Retief area. Dirt road was quite bad in places - people might be aware of the distance outside the town.

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Pierre M - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Pierre M
With friends

Not recommended.

We arrived well within the check-in time only to know our rooms were given to someone else. We got given the bottom unit and friends the top. The unit looked and smelled dirty and the building was not up to code in any way (exposed DB box, light fitting wire hanging from the ceiling, exposed screws that are sharp end sticking out). We slept on top of the duvet, fully clothed (bed sheet and duvet stains). Would never recommend this property to anyone. It's unsanitary and unsafe.

Michelle P - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Michelle P
With friends

Farm is beautiful.

Accommodation and place very neglected. Roads very, very bad. Cannot get in touch with host or owner. Geyser not working.

Anonymous Guest - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

The road was terribly bad, full of potholes all the way there, and no signal to turn on your GPS.

Place is very old, but was clean and the rooms neat. Road was just very bad and took very long to drive there!

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Henry V - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Henry V
With friends

Die plek is nie op standaard nie.

Ligte werk nie. Waterpype stukkend. 2 dae sonder krag, en ook sonder water. Water het gedrup-drup. Moes 2 dae in 'n wasbak was waar dit nodig is. Geen kragopwekker. Die pad daarheen is onbegangbaar. Maar dit kan nie teen die oord gehou word nie.

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The place is not up to standard.

Lights don't work. Water pipes broken. 2 days without power, and also without water. Water was drip-drip. Had to wash in a sink for 2 days where needed. No generator. The road there is impassable. But that cannot be held against the resort.

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Michelle P - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Michelle P
With friends

Accommodation very poor.

Farm surrounding area is beautiful. The accommodation itself is a mess. Buildings in desperate need of repair, roof leaking, no hot water, geyser not working. Gardens not maintained. Very untidy. Roads terrible. Cannot get in touch with owner on any number.

Mornica Z - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mornica Z
Large group

We enjoy and satisfied with our stay.

It is clean, their service was good and staff was friendly.

Olga O - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Olga O
With partner

Teleustellend.

Nie kamer gekry waarvoor ons betaal het nie. Personeel nie eers gevra wie ons is toe ons arriveer ons sommer net na 'n kamer geneem waarvoor ons nie geboek het nie. Pad in slegte toestand. Ontvangslokaal slordig.

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Disappointing.

Didn't get the room we paid for. Staff didn't even ask who we were when we arrived just took us to a room we didn't book for. Road in bad condition. Reception room untidy.

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Janet T - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janet T
With partner

Rustig, na aan die natuur. Baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

Heerlike rustige naweek gehad. Baie stil plekkie, heerlik gerus. Personeel is baie behulpsaam en bedagsaam.

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Quiet, close to nature. Very friendly and helpful.

Had a lovely peaceful weekend. Very quiet place, very comfortable. Staff are very helpful and considerate.

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Hennie S E - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hennie S E
With partner

Heerlik rustig en interessant.

The hosts Elsie and Pieter are very helpful and friendly. A stayover to remember and the surrounding is beautiful with interesting history. Absolutely highly recommended.

Gavin B - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gavin B
Family with teenagers

Pleasantly relaxing.

Very helpful staff and owners. They took care of us like family.

Jenny M - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jenny M
With friends

Mooi, rustige atmosfeer

Ons is vriendelik deur gasheer Rohan ontvang wat moeite gedoen het om te sorg dat ons tuis voel.

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Nice, peaceful atmosphere

We were kindly received by host Rohan who made an effort to make us feel at home.

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Fezeka D - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
4/5
Fezeka D
With friends

Had a good stay, friendly environment

Beautiful place and the host is very friendly and accommodating

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

You have to try this one.

Fantastic place for a stay over. The hosts were incredible, accommodating and very very friendly. There are animals to see and although they had load shedding on our stay, the food (which was delicious and very generous portions) was delivered to our door step on time and hot. I would most definitely recommend this guest farm for a stay over or visit.

Liesl K - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liesl K
Family with young children

Wonderfully peaceful. Getting back to nature.

We stayed over on our way to St Lucia and it was a wonderful experience. The monkeys crawl right onto ones heart. Everything was neat and clean and Elsie goes beyond the expected to make sure all ones needs and wants are met.

Jeanine M - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jeanine M
Family with young children

Rustig.

Die plaasatmosfeer het ons sommer gou in 'n vakansiestemming geplaas. Die kinders het al die diere vreeslik geniet.

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Peaceful.

The farm atmosphere created a holiday destination in no time. The children really enjoyed all the animals.

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

Definitief die moeite werd!

Elsie en Pieter het ons regtig behandel asof ons familie was. Die braai was baie lekker, die kamer was daagliks skoongemaak - ten spyte van die feit dat ons elke oggend laat geslaap het en die uitsig is asemrowend. Elsie en Pieter se liefde vir diere is ooglopend en ons het die tyd wat Elsie afgestaan het om ons meer van die apies wat sy red en versorg te vertel, baie waardeer. As gevolg van die baie reën die afgelope tyd het die grondpad na Emahlathini baie slaggate, maar as jy geduldig is en jou tyd vat kan jy dit definitief maak. 'n Ander gas het dit met 'n klein Kia Picanto reggekry! Kan regtig aan niks negatief dink nie!

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Definitely worth it!

Elsie and Pieter treated us like family. The braai was great, the room cleaned daily despite the fact that we slept in each day, and the view breathtaking. Elsie and Pieter clearly love animals and we really appreciated the time Elsie sacrificed to tell us more about the monkeys that she rescues and looks after. Due to the recent rains the road to Emahlathini has a lot of potholes, but you can eventually make it if you're patient. Another guest managed to get there with a small Kia Picanto! Can't think of anything negative.

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Agnes V - Apr 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Agnes V
Family with teenagers

Tranquil guest farmhouse with many farm animals and last but not least an extremely hospitable family.

Enjoyed the excellent braai and homemade boerewors! Good wine too. Beautiful scenery. Quiet location. Many animals and very friendly! We had a wonderful stay. Thank you Elsie for making our stay exceptional.

Agnes V - Apr 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Agnes V
Family with teenagers

Lovely tranquil guest farm. Excellent South African hospitality.

Bordering the mountains of Swaziland. Lovely tranquil guest farm house. Lots of friendly animals as geese, dogs, monkeys, emu , turkey , goats and much more. Excellent food. Braai recommended with homemade boerewors!! Elsie is an excellent and welcoming host!

Anonymous Guest - May 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

Not satisfactory

The 20km turn off road is terribly bad and full of potholes travelers should be forewarned. The worst of all was the rooster that started crowing incessantly, right in front of our bedroom window at 3:30 in the morning until the sun came up!!! We were terribly tired from being on our way back to SA from Mozambique all day, and the rooster was really just one too many. The whole yard is also full of manure - animals are running around everywhere. Not all guests like this, especially if your kids keep stepping in it. Our room was neat but not the same room as in photos. Faucets do not work in room and there are no heaters. At least there were nice warm blankets. Channel tv is advertised but be warned it's not DSTV at all, and something very strange and unwatchable. Good points: People are very hospitable and prepared a very nice breakfast for us at the dam. Overall we feel the total amount of R1880 for one night's overnight stay with light dinner and hot breakfast was really too much for 2 adults, 7 year old and 2 year old.

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Jan N - Mar 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan N
With partner

'n Wonderlike tydjie op 'n wonderlike plekkie van ons God se skepping.

Uitstekende waarde vir geld by wonderlike, toegewyde mense.

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A wonderful time in a wonderful place of our God's creation.

Excellent value for money with wonderful, dedicated people.

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Jeanine M - Jul 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jeanine M
Family with young children

Warm ontvangs.

Ons het by Emahlathini oor geslaap op pad Krugerwildtuin toe vanaf Richardsbaai. Elsie het ons baie vriendelik ontvang en dadelik tuis laat voel. Is spyt ons kon nie langer vertoef nie. Die kinders het die honde en apies vreeslik geniet. Alhoewel Piet Retief heelwat kouer is as waaraan ons gewoond is, het ons heerlik warm geslaap onder die vere-duvets en was ons uitgerus om ons reis die volgende oggend aan te pak.

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Warm welcome.

We stopped at Emahlathini on our way to Kruger National Park from Richards Bay. Elsie received us very kindly and immediately made us feel at home. Sorry we couldn't stay longer. The children really enjoyed the dogs and monkeys. Although Piet Retief is much colder than we are used to, we slept wonderfully warm under the feather duvets and were rested to start our journey the next morning.

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Attie R - Mar 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Attie R
Large group

Die stil en rustige atmosfeer, gekombineer met die vriendelikheid daar, was wonderlik!

Ons het heerlik gebly, is regtig met ope arms verwelkom, en kon sommer dadelik vriende maak. 'n Pragtige plek, voorwaar een wat ek weer sal gebruik.

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The quiet and peaceful atmosphere, combined with the friendliness there, was wonderful!

We had a wonderful stay, were really welcomed with open arms, and were able to make friends straight away. A beautiful place, certainly one I will use again.

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Mareika N - Apr 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mareika N
Family with young children

Dit is pragtig!

Ons het so tuis daar gevoel en is op die hande gedra. Baie dankie!

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It is beautiful!

We felt so at home there and were taken care of. Thank you very much!

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Nicolaas Js Steenekamp S - Apr 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Nicolaas Js Steenekamp S
Family with teenagers

'n Ontspanne atmosfeer in 'n mooi omgewing.

Die gasheerpaar van Emahlatini is opreg gasvry en doen moeite vir hulle gaste. Die huisvesting is skoon en netjies. Dit is 'n goeie hoofkwartier van waaraf Swaziland en die streke om Piet Retief besoek kan word.

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A relaxed atmosphere in a beautiful setting.

The host couple of Emahlatini are genuinely hospitable and make an effort for their guests. The accommodation is clean and tidy. It is a good headquarters from which to visit Swaziland and the regions around Piet Retief.

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Karin F - Mar 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Karin F
On business

Wonderlike gasvryheid. Elsie is 'n uitstekende gasvrou!

Ons het vir besigheid by Emahlathini oorgeslaap, maar sal definitief teruggaan en die area en Swaziland verder verken. Ons het tuis gevoel en selfs die troeteldiere laat jou welkom voel!

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Wonderful hospitality. Elsie is an excellent hostess!

We stayed at Emahlathini for business, but will definitely go back and explore the area and Swaziland further. We felt at home and even the pets make you feel welcome!

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Andre V - Nov 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre V
With partner

Heerlik, baie rustig en lekker omgewing!

Ons sal enigeen aanbeveel! Ons het Elsie geniet! Dankie vir die heerlike ontbyt en gasvryheid!

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Lovely, very peaceful and nice environment!

We would recommend to anyone! We enjoyed Elsie! Thank you for the delicious breakfast and hospitality!

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Henk V - Aug 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Henk V
With partner

Nuwe vriende! Perfek om Swaziland van te verken.

Die wonderlike kamers en mooi omgewing word ondersteun deur vriendelike personeel. Niks was te veel moeite nie en ons moes weer stop vir 'n koppie koffie oppad terug van Swaziland ... vir twee ure! Lekker, lekker kuiermense met 'n hart van goud. Die kamers is ruim en gemaklik, BAIE goed uitgelê en het als wat ons kon nodig kry. Toe ons stop, brand ons eie braaivleisvuur reeds en Piet en Elsie se seuns offer om ons tasse in te dra ... diens? Néé, net lekker, lekker kuiermense. Ons sien uit na ons volgende besoek oor 'n paar maande wanneer ek vriende van die Midde Ooste saambring om te kuier soos net Piet en Elsie kan. Dankie vir al die ekstra reëlings vir die res van ons tyd in Suid-Afrika!

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New friends! Perfect to explore Swaziland from.

The wonderful rooms and beautiful surroundings are supported by friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble and we had to stop again for a cup of coffee on the way back from Swaziland... for two hours! Nice, nice people with a heart of gold. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, VERY well laid out and have everything we could need. When we stopped, our own barbecue fire was already burning and Piet and Elsie's sons offered to carry our bags in... service? No, just nice, nice people to hang out with. We look forward to our next visit in a few months when I bring friends from the Middle East to visit as only Piet and Elsie can. Thank you for all the extra arrangements for the rest of our time in South Africa!

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Yolande C - Aug 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolande C
Family with teenagers

Mense is baie gasvry en gaan uit hulle pad om gaste gemaklik en gerus te laat voel.

Ons het baie lekker gekuier en wil sommer gou weer teruggaan. Dit was 'n belewenis om daar te kuier. Die mense is baie gasvry.

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People are very hospitable and go out of their way to make guests feel comfortable and at ease.

We had a great time and just want to go back again soon. It was an experience to visit there. The people are very hospitable.

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Mapule M - May 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Mapule M
With partner

Amazing!

The perfect place to be away from city life.

Jan M - May 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Jan M
With partner

Baie aangenaam!

Dit is 'n pragtige plek.

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Very pleasant!

It is a beautiful place.

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