Goosebay Canyon

A relaxing and scenic getaway.

We enjoyed a lovely weekend at Goosebay Canyon. The location is beautiful, set along the shores of the Vaal River. The kids enjoyed the pool and we relaxed on deck chairs which overlook the river. The braai and lapa area was comfortably located right by the pool and the hosts made sure we were looked after! This venue is highly recommended and we will definitely be back again!

Absoluut fantasties, 2 dae het soos 2 weke se rus gevoel.

Pragtig, skoon en uitsig asemrowend. Gasvrou gaaf en behulpsaam. Angie en Thulie, julle is sterre. Gaan vir seker weer.

Absolutely beautiful.

What an amazing host Gail was, it was paradise on the Vaal.

Not good for a family with children.

* The only entertainment we found was fishing and a pool table. Boating was a big disturbance to fishing. The pool table was not accessible because the area was closing after breakfast. We were in the dark during load-shedding. A family with loud music, dancing, and noise - no one from the administration controlled them, and we did not appreciate it. We suffered without a kitchen facility to make our lunch and supper. Not suitable or recommended to stay for more than a day due to a lack of self-catering or a full-time kitchen.

Peaceful and relaxing.

Room was a bit old fashioned. Would have liked to have a tv in the room. Pool wad green due to loadshedding. Toilet light did not work. The place is great if you just want to laze around and do nothing else. It's a great place if you like fishing. Staff was very welcoming and pleasant. Beautiful views of the river. There was not much else to do.

Ons was gemaklik en het baie tuis gevoel.

Pragtige uitsig van al die kamers. Kamers is ruim en gemaklik.

It was OK.

The place is nice and the service is awesome. The rooms just need to be upgraded and brought back to life.

Disappointing.

Photos can be deceiving! Upon arrival, Vaalbank looks quite deserted and derelict. I can see this "resort" used to shine, in the '90s. But it's definitely lost its luster. If you're looking for an overnight bed, this will do. Basics like a fridge are nowhere to be seen. There are braai facilities, but no kitchenware to use for a braai. Angie was helpful, but I think she's also just trying to make the best of what she has. Included in the price was a breakfast, as we needed to leave early, Angie offered to do a breakfast box. First morning, it was tuna toasties, an apple, banana and an almost out-of-date Tropica. The next morning she sounded like it was a bother to prepare something for us, and it showed. Burnt ham, cheese and soggy tomato toasties. No bacon to be seen anywhere. Again, she tried. Staff was friendly. But I will definitely not go there again. For the amount we paid, it's not worth the river view.

Daar was net 2 paartjies op die perseel maar hulle boek ons reg langs mekaar. Amper bo-op mekaar.

Geen privaatheid nie. Een braai wat gedeel moet word. Daar is 'n aircon in die plek maar geen "klein yskas nie". 'n Mens moet 'n yskas deel maar die deure is gesluit. Bad was vuil.

The stay was worth it. I will surely visit again in the summer.

Excellent river views from the room, very beautiful and tranquil place to visit. Very relaxing. The breakfast was very nice including the oxtail potjie was delicious. The staff were very helpful and friendly and made us feel at home.

I enjoyed my stay.

The staff was so friendly and the hospitality was great.

Fantasties.

Awesome, sal weer gaan.

Vriendelike diens, netjies en baie behulpsaam.

Die lodge is geleë perfek op die water, die diens was uitstekend en almal baie behulpsaam en die omgewing is mooi en skoon.

Ons tyd by Goosebay Canyon was heerlik om as drie generasies dames te kon kuier en stories van jare gelede met mekaar te deel. Die ligging is perfek en het aan al ons behoeftes voldoen.

Baie dankie vir die wonderlike gasvryheid. Ons het so lekker gekuier. Die diens was tops en die huisie waarin ons gewoon het, het soos ons eie huisie by die water gevoel. Ons sal graag terugkom vir nog so 'n kuier.

Uitstekend, vriendelike personeel wat uit hulle pad gaan om jou te akkomodeer.

Uitstekende verblyf, baie goeie ervaring.

Just what you need to regroup.

We stayed at Goosebay Canyon for the Easter holidays as a group of friends. The staff (Angie) was truly helpful. When we arrived, the pool was unfortunately not usable as it was dirty and murky, the views however of the dam are breathtaking. We didn't get a chance to partake in any water sports because of circumstances, but as you would have it with a group of friends, all you need is good food and drinks. It would be great if they provided a fridge in each room. We went for drinks and dinner at nearby Candyz and that was disappointing to say the least. I recommend the potjie: it was out of this world. Overall we would go back this time with gallons of mosquito repellent and fishing rods.

Absolutely beautiful place.

The place was everything it was on the internet! Service was super extra ordinary, staff friendly and helpful. They allowed us to check in early as soon as we arrived at 12 pm. The place is extremely beautiful and so refreshing.

Aangenaam en die beste ontbyt.

Die chalets is oud en kort bietjie opknap werk. Die krag toevoer het afgeskakel soms. Baie lekker ontbyt en skoon en netjies. Ek sal weer gaan.

Vinnige wegbreek vir die naweek.

Baie mooi uitsig oor die rivier. Skoon kamer met basiese inhoud, kamer kort dalk yskas en TV, maar goeie plek as jy wil visvang met skoon slaapplek. Goeie ontbyt, lekker om ook uit te ry Parys toe vir die dag, so 25 minute se ry.

Very peaceful, relaxing.

Lovely surroundings ,clean accommodation, very helpful staff. Enjoyable stay. Will return.

Uiterse swak kamers.

Kamers is glad nie soos adverteer.

Teleurstellend.

Die plek is verwaarloos en gee ‘n wanvoorstelling op die webtuiste.

Beautiful ─ breathtaking view.

Of all the places I will go back to, I really want to see this place in summer.

Lovely staff made us feel welcome perfect getaway.

Manager Angie was amazing and did everything to make our stay perfect we will go back asap.

Thank you for the hospitality.

I was not happy due to the distance I had to travel to reach my graduation venue and it was a dead road with lots of trucks that made to arrive late at the ceremony.

Rustige, kalm atmosfeer. Net wat jy nodig het om bietjie te ontspan en weg te breek.

Personeel baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Kamers baie gemaklik met 'n baie mooi uitsig oor die rivier. Lieflike ontbyt. Sal die plek vir enige iemand aanbeveel wat bietjie wil wegbreek vir 'n naweek of vakansie.

Uitstekende verblyf en personeel baie gasvry.

Afgesien van die weersomstandighede is dit uitstekend geleë reg op die walle van die Vaal en het 'n pragtige uitsig oor die rivier. Die kos wat voorgesit is van top gehalte en die personeel is baie behulpsaam te alle tye.

Friendly staff and very clean rooms.

Very nice, will go back there anytime. Breakfast great and Angie was very helpful.

Baie lekker rustig en ontspanne.

Baie goeie diens met die aankoms slag, reg deur tot die laaste dag. Kamers is netjies en skoon en visvang was heerlik. Sal definitief weer ons vriende bring vir ontspanningsnaweek.

Dis 'n stukkie paradys.

Baie goeie ontvangs.Verblyf is netjies met pragtige uitsig.

Baie rustig en het heerlik ontspan.

Dankie vir baie lekker jassie. Ons sal beslis weer kom inloer.

'n Heerlike wegbreek van die stadsgewoel naby aan die natuur met die sonsopkoms in jou kamer.

Baie lekker plek om te oornag vir een of 'n paar dae. Baie vriendelike diens en ontbyt was van hoogstaande gehalte. Sal beslis hulle aanbeveel en weer van hulle geriewe gebruik maak.

Awesome.

Baie mooi plek. Die personeel is baie goed. Dis baie skoon en netjies. Ek wil elke naweek gaan!

Baie vriendelik en skoon. Mooi omgewing.

Jammer hulle wou nie aandete bedien nie en het 'n restaurant daar naby aanbeveel wat ook ons nie kon help nie. Ons moes toe inry Parys toe vir aandete wat paar kilometers weg is van Goosebay. Maar dit was gelukkig heerlike ete by O's in Parys met pragtige tuine en uitsig.