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Hamlet Country Lodge

Guest House

Review Summary

4 out of 5from 64 reviews for Hamlet Country Lodge
Cleanliness
4.0/5
Service
4.1/5
Location
3.9/5
Safety
3.9/5
Value for money
4.0/5
Deidre R - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Deidre R
With partner

Fantasties.

Baie lekker gebly, die personeel is vriendelik en behulpsaam en die ontbyt was fantasties.

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Fantastic.

Very nice stay, the staff are friendly and helpful and the breakfast was fantastic.

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Wayne S - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Wayne S
On business

Really nice place for an overnight stay.

Very friendly staff. Really nice place to sleep over.

Marietjie L - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Marietjie L
With partner

Ideal ligging vir ons doel. Gerieflik en voldoende vir ons behoeftes die naweek.

Vriendelike ontvangs en baie lekker ontbyt.

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Ideal location for our purpose. Comfortable and sufficient for our needs on the weekend.

Friendly reception and very nice breakfast.

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Janine K - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Janine K
With partner

Snaaks.

Die kamer het nie 'n stort gehad nie, slegs 'n bad. Die wasbak was erg gekraak. Die kamer het net een dowwe lig gehad wat gewerk het, so ons het meestal die bedliggies gebruik. Die mure het 4 random wit verf blokke op gehad asof hulle die vertrek wil uitverf. Die kos was uitstekend en die man by die kroeg kort bietjie "people skills". Daar was 'n privaat funksie gewees by die restaurant afdeling en ons was weg gewys by die kroeg man toe ons wou water koop die aand oor ons nie deel van die partytjie was nie.

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Funny.

The room did not have a shower, only a bathtub. The sink was badly cracked. The room only had one dim light that worked, so we mostly used the bedside lights. The walls had 4 random blocks of white paint on them as if they wanted to paint the room. The food was excellent and the man at the bar lacks some "people skills". There had been a private function at the restaurant section and we were turned away by the bar man when we wanted to buy water that evening because we were not part of the party.

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

Nie die skoonste verblyf nie.

Die mure in die kamer asook die stort was vuil.

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Not the cleanest accommodation.

The walls in the room as well as the shower were dirty.

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Engela V - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Engela V
With partner

Die dorp het ons baie geniet en sy mense.

Dankie vir e-pos en geleentheid om terugvoer te gee van ons ondervinding met die Hamlet Country Lodge. Jul bespreking bevestig dat ons vanaf 14h00 kan okkupasie neem. Ons het 15h15 daar arriveer en ons moes wag, want die persooon wat die kamer allokeer is nie daar nie, hy is huis toe. Ons het probeer om julle te skakel julle, het ook nie jul telefone beantwoord nie. Ons het later na die een persoon wat daar in sig was, gegaan en gesê hy moet asb. die eienaar se kontaknommer vir my gee dat ek hom skakel. Ons het 'n funksie gehad wat 16h00 begin en ons moes nog aantrek vir die funksie. Na 'n ruk is daar 'n kamer aan ons toegeken. Ons het ook die kroegman gevra hoe laat bedien hul ontbyt aangesien ons verblyf ontbyt insluit. Hy het gesê hul open 07h00 die kombuis die oggend. Ons het 'n vol program gehad en die tyd het ons goed gepas, want ons moes weer vanaf Hamlet weer 'n begrafnis in Caledon bywoon. Ons het 07h20 die hotel verlaat sonder ontbyt, die plek was verlore daardie tyd van die oggend geen personeel aan diens of geen sekuriteit nie. Ons moes by die agterdeur uit om uit die gebou te kan kom. Ons is ongelukkig oor die ontvangs en vertrek. Personeel is nie opgelei nie. Ons versaan dat die eienaar al die minder bevoorregtes help met poste by sy lodge. Die hotel is omring met padwerkers, groot aantal van hulle wat op die binnehof sit en daar is geen plek buite vir die besoekers nie. Ons was geskok oor die aantal wat daar was, ek glo dat jul op die advertensie moet noem dat dit eintlik 'n backpackers is en nie 'n lodge of hotel nie, 'n mens het ander verwagtinge as mens die naam lodge of hotel sien. Ons sal definitief nie weer daar tuis gaan nie, ons het beter opsies gesien na ondersoek vir baie minder geld. Ons voel mense word mislei met die advertensie. Binnenshuis is nie wat ons verwag het van 'n lodge nie.

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We really enjoyed the town and its people.

Thank you for email and opportunity to provide feedback on our experience with the Hamlet Country Lodge. Your booking confirms that we can take occupation from 14h00. We arrived there at 15h15 and we had to wait, because the person who allocates the room is not there, he has gone home. We tried to call you guys, didn't answer your phones either. We later went to the one person who was there in sight and told him to please. the owner's contact number for me to call him. We had a function starting at 16h00 and we still had to get dressed for the function. After a while we were allocated a room. We also asked the bartender what time they serve breakfast since our stay includes breakfast. He said they open the kitchen at 07h00 in the morning. We had a full program and the time suited us well as we had to attend a funeral in Caledon again from Hamlet. We left the hotel at 07h20 without breakfast, the place was lost at that time of the morning no staff on duty or no security. We had to go out the back door to get out of the building. We are unhappy about the reception and departure. Staff are not trained. We hope that the owner helps all the less fortunate with jobs at his lodge. The hotel is surrounded with road workers, a large number of them sitting in the courtyard and there is no place outside for the visitors. We were shocked at the number that was there, I believe that you should mention on the advertisement that it is actually a backpackers and not a lodge or hotel, one has different expectations when one sees the name lodge or hotel. We will definitely not be staying there again, we have seen better options after research for much less money. We feel people are being misled with the ad. Indoors is not what we expected from a lodge.

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Anika D - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Anika D
With friends

Very friendly staff.

Lovely staff. Enjoyed our stay.

Monica M - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Monica M
With partner

Die gasheer, Michael, was baie behulpsaam en het vinnig ons kamer opgegradeer na 'n kamer van ons keuse toe ons nie gelukkig was met die eerste een nie.

Die personeel was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam en die kos was van uitstaande gehalte. Die kroeg en restaurant kry beslis 'n 5-ster gradering. Die kamers kort 'n bietjie aandag, maar ons het nietemin 'n baie goeie nagrus gehad na 'n lang dag op die pad en die paar ontbrekende luukses het nie te veel saak gemaak vir ons nie. Dit was immers net om te oornag na 'n lang reis. Ons sal beslis weer daar oornag.

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The host, Michael, was very helpful and quickly upgraded our room to a room of our choice when we were not happy with the first one.

The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was of excellent quality. The bar and restaurant definitely gets a 5-star rating. The rooms need a bit of attention, but we still had a very good night's rest after a long day on the road and the few missing luxuries didn't matter too much to us. After all, it was just to stay the night after a long journey. We will definitely stay there again.

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Troy G - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Troy G
On business

Very disappointed, with the room and the overall experience.

The state of the room is not good, the door is broken, damaged, looks like someone punched it, damage looks like someone tried to break into the room. The bathroom is, well, the sink has cracks, the toilet cistern is broken (cracked). I did not get breakfast even after they asked me what time I wanted to eat, I said 8:30 as I had to travel to another wedding, no one from the hotel was even there at 8:30, they only arrived just before 9 am, by then it was too late to eat. Very unhappy with the price and what I got (did not get). Will not use them again.

Hamlet Country Lodge 's response

Good day sir, thank you for sharing your experience. Our humble apologies. We will have a look into this. Kind regards.

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Rina K - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Rina K
With partner

Die foto's op die webwerf en die werklikheid verskil van mekaar. Indien die koste minder per nag, per persoon was, sou die standaard van die fassiliteit aanvaarbaar gewees het.

Die kamerlig en die badkamerlig was buitewerking. Die stoel het stukkende plekke, die bedmatjie het stukkende plekke. Af teël in die badkamer. Stortdeur onder vuil en aangepak. Die deur is effens los van die muur en kan nie oop of toe sonder dat hy opgelig word nie. Die asblikkies het nie plastiese sakke in nie vullis direk in drommetjie. Badkamer asblik kan nie oopmaak met voet nie, mens moet die deksel met die hand lig. Hangkas het 'n gat in onder. Die deur sluit nie dig nie. Die badkamer se gordyn pas nie by die opening nie, die kamergordyne maak net-net die opening toe as dit toegetrek is en is verseker nie -3 ster standaard / gehalte nie. Mure het plekke wat afdop. Ons het 2 sleutels ontvang een vir die buitedeur in die gang, en een vir ons kamer. Albei sleutels sluit beide die kamer en die buite deur in die gang oop. Dit beteken al die kamers se sleutels kan al die kamers oopsluit!

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The photos on the website and the reality are different from each other. If the cost was less per night, per person, the standard of the facility would have been acceptable.

The room light and the bathroom light were out of order. The chair has broken places, the bed mat has broken places. Down tile in the bathroom. Shower door below dirty and boarded up. The door is slightly detached from the wall and cannot open or close without being lifted. The dustbins do not have plastic bags in them, rubbish is placed directly in the bin. Bathroom trash cannot be opened with foot, one has to lift the lid by hand. Hanging cabinet has a hole in the bottom. The door does not close tightly. The bathroom curtain does not fit the opening, the room curtains only close the opening when drawn and are certainly not -3 star standard / quality. Walls have spots that peel off. We received 2 keys one for the outside door in the corridor, and one for our room. Both keys unlock both the room and the outer door in the corridor. This means all the room's keys can unlock all the rooms!

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Hamlet Country Lodge 's response

Goeiedag Mevrou.
Dankie vir U noukeurige terugvoer. Dankie dat U ,U ondervinding met ons kon deel. Niemand van die personeel was bewus van U onaangename ervaring tydens die tyd wat U hier tuis was by ons nie maar ons vra U omverskoning.
Ons werk graag aan hierdie terugvoering.
Voorspoedige nuwe jaar van ons aan U.
Groete,

Hamlet Country Lodge
Bea M - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Bea M
With partner

Lodge se kamers nie opsigself iets vir die oog nie, maar voldoen aan die minimumvereistes.

Die diens, vriendelike ontvangs en mense is wat die verblyf lekker gemaak het. Kos is ook baie lekker en waarde vir geld.

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Lodge's rooms are not in themselves something to behold, but meet the minimum requirements.

The service, friendly reception and people are what made the stay enjoyable. Food is also very tasty and value for money.

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Violeta V - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Violeta V
With partner

Not the right place.

We stayed for one night at Hamlet Country lodge purely because a friend suggested we stop at Prince Alfred Hamlet (apparently a nice little historical town) on our way to Sutherland. It was a disappointing experience, as there is absolutely nothing to see in this town, except for the Gydo pass. The lodge is situated on the main busy road, with lots of traffic and Friday night street noise. The lodge itself is clean and trying hard to preserve its old glory, but is suitable for an overnight stop only. If in the area, rather look for accommodation in Ceres, which is only 10 min away.

Johan W - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Johan W
With partner

Kort aandag.

Kamer was na 3 nm nie reg nie. Restaurantdiens stadig. Kort opknapping.

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Short attention span.

Room was not ready after 3 pm. Restaurant service slow. Short update.

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

Heerlike plattelandse atmosfeer met uitstekende diens en heerlike kos.

Die personeel was baie behulpsaam en ons kon heerlik kuier in die kroeg area en restaurant. Kos wat heerlik. Fasiliteite is oud, maar baie skoon.

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Lovely country atmosphere with excellent service and delicious food.

The staff were very helpful and we had a great time in the bar area and restaurant. What delicious food. Facilities are old but very clean.

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Roelof C - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Roelof C
With partner

So-so.

Die publieke areas was gesellig en netjies en het persoonlikheid. Die kamer was teleurstellend en het duidelik dringende aandag nodig. Dei reuk van sigaretrook het die hele kompleks oorheers. Ontbyt was uitstaande en die diens van die restaurantpersoneel ook, baie dankie!

Pieter T - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter T
With partner

Rustige omgewing, netjies, personeel hulpvaardig en vriendelik.

Ruim kamers, vriendelike personeel, parkering, rustige omgewing.

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Quiet environment, neat, staff helpful and friendly.

Spacious rooms, friendly staff, parking, quiet area.

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

Heerlik!

Pragtige plek met die gaafste personeel! Het ons dadelik tuis laat voel.

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Great.

Stunning place with the nicest staff. Made us feel at home immediately.

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

Gerieflike oornagverblyf vir ons.

Ons het die Lodge a.g.v. sy goeie resensies gekies en gevind dat dit werklik so goed was. Vriendelike diens, groot en gemaklike kamer en skoon badkamer. Die aandete en ontbyt was goed voorberei en smaaklik (bobotie persoonlik deur die eienaar gemaak). Die ouwêreldse sjarme van die hotel is behou, maar prakties en gerieflik ingerig.

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Comfortable overnight stay for us.

We have the Lodge because picked its good reviews and found it really was that good. Friendly service, large and comfortable room and clean bathroom. The dinner and breakfast were well prepared and tasty (bobotie personally made by the owner). The old-world charm of the hotel has been retained, but is practically and comfortably furnished.

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Nelia J - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Nelia J
With partner

Mooi skoon klein hotelletjie met vriendelike mense en lekker kos.

Ek was werklik verbaas met hierdie hotel. Ek moet sê ek het nie veel verwag toe ek geboek het nie. Die kamers is baie netjies en skoon. Dit was redelik koud, maar toe ons so 7 uur daar aankom was die aircon reeds aan en die kamer heerlik warm. In die restaurant en kroeg het 'n heerlike vuurtjie gebrand. Die kos en diens was puik. Ek was heerlik verras toe ek in die bed klim en vind daar is 'n elektriese kombers op die bed en dit was reeds aangesit. Ek sal beslis nie huiwer on weer hier te oornag nie.

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Nice clean little hotel with friendly people and good food.

I was really surprised with this hotel. I have to say I wasn't expecting much when I booked. The rooms are very neat and clean. It was quite cold, but when we got there around 7 o'clock the aircon was already on and the room was wonderfully warm. A delicious fire was burning in the restaurant and bar. The food and service were great. I was pleasantly surprised when I got into bed and found there was an electric blanket on the bed and it was already on. I would definitely not hesitate to stay here again.

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

Rustige omgewing, grootste kompliment gaan aan die kombuis - etes was heerlik.

Netjies en skoon kamer. Rustige omgewing, grootste kompliment gaan aan die kombuis - etes was heerlik.

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Peaceful area, biggest compliment goes to the kitchen - meals were delicious.

Neat and clean room. Peaceful area, biggest compliment goes to the kitchen - delicious meals.

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

Baie goed.

Lekker geslaap, skoon en netjies. Hoog aanbeveel.

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Very good.

Slept well, clean and tidy. Highly recommended.

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

Gemaklik en genotvolle verblyf.

Ons het heerlik gebly by Hamlet Country Lodge. Daar was genoegsame, veilige parkering, die kamer was ruim en die lugreëling was welkom. Die personeel was altyd vriendelik en behulpsaam en die kos by die restaurant was heerlik.

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Comfortable and enjoyable stay.

We had a lovely stay at Hamlet Country Lodge. There was ample, secure parking, the room was spacious and the air conditioning was welcome. The staff were always friendly and helpful and the food at the restaurant was delicious.

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

Lekker kos en mense!

Baie geselige atmosfeer. Mense laat jou welkom voel. Kos is ook baie lekker!

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Good food and people!

Very convivial atmosphere. People make you feel welcome. Food is also great!

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Gerrit R - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Gerrit R
On business

Om in die Hamlet in te stap, stap mens terug in tyd.

Die Hamlet is 'n gesellige oorslaapplek. Goeie waarde vir geld en meestal alles volgens verwagtinge. Die groot plus en beste deel van die ervaring is om saans in die kroeg te kuier saam met die locals en reisigers. Die musiek is nostalgies 60's en 70's vroegaand en die atmosfeer laat vreemdelinge maklik meng.

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To step into the Hamlet, one steps back in time.

The Hamlet is a cozy place to sleep. Good value for money and mostly everything as expected. The big plus and best part of the experience is hanging out in the bar in the evening with the locals and travelers. The music is nostalgic 60s and 70s in the early evening and the atmosphere allows strangers to mingle easily.

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Doreen J - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Doreen J
Individual traveller

Nostalgie van nog regte egte hotelle.

Baie dankie vir 'n heerlike nagrus by Hamlet Country Lodge. Vriendelike ontvangs. Groot, netjies kamer met alles wat nodig is. Ek sal vir seker weer daar tuisgaan.

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Nostalgia of the real original hotels.

Thank you for a wonderful night's rest at Hamlet Country Lodge. Friendly reception. Large, neat room with everything necessary. I will definitely stay there again.

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Anonymous Guest - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Deliciously warm in the cold.

The food was excellent. Would suggest new bedding, but it was clean. Just a little old.

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Anonymous Guest - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

It was fine for our travel essentials.

See stars.

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Tamara Z - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tamara Z
With partner

Vriendelike mense, netjies en heerlike kos.

Baie lekker gebly. Sal definitief weer daar bly.

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Friendly people, neat and delicious food.

Very nice stay. Will definitely stay there again.

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Susan T - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan T
With partner

Koel lafenis in die Februarieson.

Ek en my man het lekker daar geslaap. Die ontbyt was ook vullend. By aankoms was ons aanvanklik teleurgesteld, omdat ons kamer twee beddens i.p.v. 'n dubbelbed gehad het, soos ek bespreek het. Monja het egter vriendelik verduidelik dat die dubbelbed-kamer se lugversorging skielik gebreek het. Ons het beslis die koelte bo 'n dubbelbed waardeer!

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Cool breeze in the February sun.

My husband and I slept well there. The breakfast was also filling. On arrival we were initially disappointed, because our room had two beds instead of had a double bed, as I had booked. However, Monja kindly explained that the double-bed room's air conditioning had suddenly broken down. We definitely appreciated the coolness above a double bed!

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Johann P - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johann P
Family with young children

Heerlike oornag vir gesin.

Ons het een aand in lodge oorgeslaap tydens kinders se tennis toernooi op Ceres. Ons het baie lekker middagete en aandete in die lodge geniet en was verbaas oor die groot porsies. Ek en my vrou kon rustig in die kroeg kuier terwyl die kinders veilig buite rondhardloop. Baie dankie aan ons gasheer Hennie en sy personeel vir 'n heerlike aand. Ons kan die lodge beslis aanbeveel.

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Great overnight stay for family.

We spent one night in a lodge during a children's tennis tournament on Ceres. We enjoyed a very nice lunch and dinner in the lodge and were surprised by the large portions. My wife and I could relax in the bar while the children ran around safely outside. Many thanks to our host Hennie and his staff for a lovely evening. We can definitely recommend the lodge.

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Anelle Z - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Anelle Z
With partner

Vriendelike mense en wonderlike kos.

Ons het regtig ons verblyf baie geniet. Die personeel is van die vriendelikste en behulpsaamste wat ek al ooit teëgekom het. Hierdie plek is sulke goeie waarde vir geld dat dit regtig jammer is dat die interieur so verbeeldingloos is. Die pragtige ou gebou sal soveel meer tot sy reg kom as die interieur daarby aansluit. Die eetkamer het 'n kaggel, maar daar is geen gemaklike sitplekke daarby nie. Met die gevolg dat mens nêrens lekker kan sit en lees nie aangesien die lig in die kamers baie swak is.

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Friendly people and great food.

We really enjoyed our stay. The staff are some of the friendliest and most helpful I have ever encountered. This place is such good value for money that it's a real shame that the interior is so unimaginative. The beautiful old building will come into its own so much more if the interior matches it. The dining room has a fireplace, but there are no comfortable seats by it. With the result that one cannot sit and read comfortably anywhere as the light in the rooms is very poor.

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Malanie P - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Malanie P
Individual traveller

Netjiese en mooi kamers, goeie kos, vriendelike personeel.

Baie lekker gebly, die kroeggaste was net tot 2 uur die oggend raserig.

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Neat and nice rooms, good food, friendly staff.

Very nice stay, the bar guests were only noisy until 2 o'clock in the morning.

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Maryke D - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Maryke D
With partner

Prettig.

Hartlike ontvangs. Kos uitstekend. Het gereël vir vriende om te kom braai en alles is netjies vir my voorsien van slaai na borde.

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Fun.

Warm welcome. Food excellent. Arranged for friends to come and barbecue and everything was neatly provided for me from salad to plates.

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Hannetjie E - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannetjie E
With partner

Goed geleë en alles goed, maar die verkeer voor die lodge verby is geweldig en raas die hele nag deur. Ons het nie 'n oog toegemaak daar nie en moes die volgende dag baie vêr ry. Dit was sleg!

Alles goed behalwe verkeer wat geweldig raas die hele nag deur! Moeilik om rus te kry daar, verkeer voor die gebou is te erg..

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Well located and all good, but the traffic in front of the lodge is huge and noisy all night. We didn't bat an eye there and had to drive a long way the next day. It was bad!

All good except traffic which makes a lot of noise all night long! Difficult to get rest there, traffic in front of the building is too bad..

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Santie H - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Santie H
Family with teenagers

Was vreedsaam.

Die ontbyt kan maar met gratis drankies wees, bv. my kind drink sap, maar moes ekstra betaal daarvoor terwyl koffie en tee ingesluit was. Jy kan ook nie 'n tweede gratis koppie koffie kry nie.

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Was peaceful.

The breakfast can only be with free drinks, e.g. my child drinks juice but had to pay extra for it while coffee and tea were included. You also cannot get a second free cup of coffee.

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Tanya P - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Tanya P
With partner

Nie baie beïndruk nie.

Ons het ongeveer 14h00 op Saterdag daar gestop. Die geraas vanaf die kroeg kon van die straat, waar ons parkeer het, gehoor word. Ons het seker 15 minute by die sekuriteitsdeur voor die ingangsportaal gestaan en die klokkie aanmekaar gelui voor iemand per toeval daar verbygeloop het en ons raakgesien het. Toe word ons gesê ons het nie bespreek nie. Ons het na seker nog 15 minute ons kamer gekry, wat ons ook nie beïndruk het nie. Die kamer het net 'n bad gehad, wat regtig klein is. Daar is geen voorsiening gemaak vir 'n beker om bv. jou hare af te spoel nie. Die vloeibareseephouer by die wasbak kon nie gebruik word nie. Die yskas raas so dat ons dit moes afsit om te kon slaap. Die kamer was egter netjies, met skoon wit linne en wit handdoeke.

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Not impressed.

We arrived at 14:00 on the Saturday afternoon. The noise from the bar could be heard from outside in the street where we parked. We waited about 15 minutes at the front door, ringing the bell, until someone eventually saw us and let us in. We were then informed that we did not have a reservation. After another 15 minutes, we eventually got a room that we were not impressed with at all. The bathroom only had a very small bath. There was no way to wash your hair. The liquid soap container at the basin could not be used. The fridge made such a noise that we had to switch it off just to get some sleep. The room was quite neat with clean white linen and towels.

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Gregg V - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Gregg V
With partner

Not somewhere I will revisit.

We arrived on Boxing day at the check-in time and no one was in the hotel. We had to call for it to be opened up. We were unaware that the restaurant was going to be closed so I cannot comment on the quality of the dinner but the breakfast the following morning was pretty good. The room was clean and neat however the fridge smelled really bad. My review maybe bias because of the public holiday but this was our experience.

Elsie P - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elsie P
With partner

Baie lekker gekuier en kliëntediens was puik.

Ons beveel die verblyf aan en het baie goeie kos, waarde vir geld.

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Had a great time and customer service was great.

We recommend the accommodation and have very good food, value for money.

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Barbara S - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Barbara S

Rustic en gerieflik.

Baie vriendelike personeel. Kamers skoon en gerieflik.

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Rustic and comfortable.

Very friendly staff. Rooms clean and comfortable.

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Chantal L - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantal L
With partner

Baie goed!

Baie goeie ervaring, vriendelike mense. Kos is baie lekker.

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Very good!

Very good experience, friendly people. Food is very nice.

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Annerita B - Jun 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annerita B
With friends

Heerlike plattelandse bederf.

'n Veilige heenkome vir twee ouerige dames in pragtige, netjiese kamers met alles wat jy nodig het, en 'n heerlike ontbyt.

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Lovely country treat.

A safe haven for two older ladies in beautiful, neat rooms with everything that you need, and a delicious breakfast.

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Nicolette S - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicolette S
With friends

Baie netjies en skoon.

Sal definitief aanbeveel, waarde vir geld.

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Very neat and clean.

Can definitely recommend. Great value for money.

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Eben B - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eben B
With partner

Fantasties. Vriendelike personeel en goeie onstspanningsarea.

Ek sal die lodge sterk aanbeveel vir 'n wegbreek.

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Fantastic. Friendly staff and a good relaxation area.

I can highly recommend the lodge for a getaway.

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Hamlet Country Lodge 's response

Baie dankie Eben!
Ek hoop om julle gou weer hier te sien! Was baie lekker om julle hier te hê!
Groete
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Annelie W - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Annelie W
With friends

Aangenaam, vriendelik, skoon goeie diens!

Ek sal met 'n oop gemoed hierdie plek aanbeveel. Veral die skoon warm bed!! Vriendelik ontvang en die DSTV met alle kanale beskikbaar was bonus. Baie dankie vir LekkeSlaap!

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Pleasant, friendly, clean good service!

I would recommend this place with an open mind. Especially the clean warm bed!! Friendly reception and the DSTV with all channels available was a bonus. Thank you very much for LekkeSlaap!

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Rudi V - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudi V
With partner

Was werklik 'n lekker experience.

Met aankoms het ek gevind die yskas was nie mooi skoongemaak na die vorige gaste vertrek het nie, maar die personeel het onmiddellik ingespring en dit skoongemaak. Die mense was vriendelik en baie behulpsaam! Sal vir seker weer daar oornag. Ek kan dalk net voorstel dat hulle die parkeringshek sluit in die aand, rede daarvoor is ek het gereis per motorfiets.

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Was truly a great experience.

At arrival I found the fridge wasn't cleaned properly after the previous guests left. Luckily the staff immediately responded and cleaned it properly. The people were friendly and very helpful! Would definitely stay there again. I would just suggest that they lock the parking gate at night, as I was there with my motorbike.

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Henrietta B - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Henrietta B
Individual traveller

Good.

Neat rooms, sufficient warm blankets.

Chris En Adele B - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris En Adele B
With partner

Veilig.

Rustige atmosfeer en vriendelike mense.

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Safe.

Peaceful atmosphere and friendly folks.

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Henri T - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Henri T
With partner

Ruim kamers met al die nodige in 'n stil omgewing plus lekker ontbyt.

Sien sterre.

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Spacious rooms with everything you need in a quiet environment plus nice breakfast.

See stars.

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Bianca S - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Bianca S
With partner

Wonderlik.

Met die koms was die mense baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Ons het by die restaurant geëet en die kos was fantasties lekker. Die kamer was mooi en skoon, bedlampies was aan en die TV op Rugby so my man was in die wolke daaroor. Ons het gehou van die lugversorging wat aan was met die inloop in die kamer. Sal definitief weer 'n draaitjie kom maak.

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Wonderful.

On arrival everyone was so friendly and helpful. We ate at the restaurant and the food was fantastic. The room was beautiful and clean. Bedside lamps were on and the TV set to the rugby channel so my husband was in seventh heaven. We liked that the aircon was on when we entered the room. Would definitely stay here again.

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Benita D - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Benita D
With partner

Goeie waarde vir geld. Lekker gebly en baie lekker ontbyt geniet.

Goeie waarde vir geld. Lekker gebly, rugby op big screen in die kroeg gekyk en baie lekker ontbyt geniet.

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Good value for money. Had a nice stay and enjoyed a very nice breakfast.

Good value for money. Had a nice stay, watched rugby on the big screen in the bar and enjoyed a very nice breakfast.

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Anonymous Guest - Jun 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Tidy. Nice bar.

The accommodation was neat. The service for breakfast was a bit poor in the sense that the tables were still dirty from the previous day, but this may be because we checked in at 8am for breakfast, when they were still getting ready. I would like to see more of the management, maybe meet the owners.

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Marguerite J - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Marguerite J
With partner

Kamer het my so afgesit. Als oud en daar kan beslis opgradeer word met alles.

Die eienaar behulpsaam en vriendelike personeel. Ontbyt was nie afskeep en baie lekker. Kroeg mooi asook ontvangsarea mooi oudhede. Kamers is oud en met beddegoed en gordyne en handdoeke, geen lus om daar te slaap. Badkamer als saamgeflans en slordig met teëls en rakkies en veral die toilet. Dubbele stort gerieflik maar moet opgradeer. Sal dit nooit aanbeveel.

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Kamer put me off like that. If old and there can definitely be upgraded with everything.

The owner helpful and friendly staff. Breakfast was not neglected and very tasty. Bar nice as well as reception area nice antiques. Rooms are old and with bedding and curtains and towels, no desire to sleep there. Bathroom if flanged together and sloppy with tiles and shelves and especially the toilet. Double shower convenient but needs upgrading. Would never recommend it.

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Mc C - Nov 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mc C
Individual traveller

Lekker en vriendelike plek!

Baie goeie en vriendelike diens! Het my eenuur die oggend gehelp. Kamers is lekker groot en gerieflik. Bitter goeie waarde vir geld. Ontbyt was fantasties en die kos is baie! Sal weer gaan besoek!

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Nice and friendly place!

Very good and friendly service! Helped me at one in the morning. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. You definitely get your money's worth. Breakfast was fantastic and the food is a lot! Will visit again!

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Frans S - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Frans S
With partner

Iets besonders!

Regtig die moeite werd - kamers is netjies en die dubbelstort was heerlik. Eetsaal het 'n lieflike kaggel - ete was great - personeel het regtig die Kaapse vriendelikheid. Die "grootskerm" vir die rugby was ook 'n plus. Sal enige tyd weer daar oornag!

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Something special!

Really worth it - rooms were neat and double shower was wonderful. Dining hall has a lovely fireplace - dinner was great - Cape friendliness from the staff. Rugby on the big screen TV was a bonus. Will call again anytime!

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Marele L - Aug 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marele L
With friends

Waarde vir geld in uitstaande gemak!

Ons het een nag hier oorgebly op 'n motorfietstoer. Die kamers is netjies en skoon, die kos heerlik en alles regtig billik. Die kamers is goed verhit! Die eienaar, Hennie, is self betrokke by die bestuur van die Lodge. Hy het ons wonderlik tegemoetgekom om plek te maak vir ekstra vriende wat ons saamgebring het.

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Value for money in exceptional comfort!

We stayed here for one night on a motorbike tour. The rooms are neat and clean, the food is delicious and everything is very reasonable. The rooms are heated well! The owner, Hennie, is very involved with the management of the lodge. He accommodated us wonderfully and even made space for extra friends who accompanied us.

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Ian R - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Ian R
Individual traveller

Clean, tidy and user friendly.

I stayed only for one night therefore it was a short experience. However I would return most definitely if the need to visit Prince Albert Hamlet arises.

Walter T - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Walter T
With partner

Uitstekende waarde vir geld.

Baie netjies en skoon, met al die nodige fasiliteite.

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Excellent value for money.

Very neat and clean with all the necessary facilities.

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Jackie L - Aug 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jackie L
With friends

Baie aangename oornagverblyf.

Baie lekker beddens. Kos goed. Ongelukkig word rook in kroeg toegelaat. Personeel baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Na 'n lang dag se ry was dit 'n heerlike rusplek.

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Very nice overnight stay.

Nice beds. Good food. Unfortunately smoking is allowed in bar. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great place to rest after a long day on the road.

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Louis V - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Louis V
With partner

Baie lekker gewees. Sal weer teruggaan.

Het lekker geslaap. Sal weer teruggaan.

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It was very nice. Will go back again.

Slept well. Will go back again.

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Johan A - Apr 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Johan A
With partner

'n Funksie deur die lodge aangebied was steurend hard tot in die vroeë oggendure.

Sien die sterre.

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A function hosted by the lodge was disturbingly loud until the wee hours of the morning.

See the stars.

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Hamlet Country Lodge 's response

Goeie more Mevrou,
Ons vra groot om verskoning, dit was 'n funksie vir een van die plase hier naby ons. Die mense was ongelukkig nie so rustig soos ons gedink het hulle gaan wees nie. Ons kon ongelukkig niks daar omtrent doen nie.
Mooi dag verder vir Mevrou.
Groete,
The Hamlet Country Lodge

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Carol L - Nov 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carol L
On business

Skoon, netjies, goeie diens en goeie prys.

Van die oomblik dat jy instap by die Hamlet Country Lodge, voel jy spesiaal. Die akkommodasie is baie netjies, skoon en aandag word gegee aan detail wat vir my belangrik is. Dit is perfek vir iemand wat baie sakereise onderneem. Hier kry jy nog waarde vir geld. Die etes is heerlik, vars en word deur vriendelike personeel bedien. Niks is hier te veel gevra van die personeel van die lodge nie. Ek reis baie vir besigheid, en my akkommodasie in die Hamlet/Ceres-area sal beslis by die Hamlet Country Lodge wees.

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Clean, tidy, good service and good price.

From the moment you walk into the Hamlet Country Lodge, you feel special. The accommodation is very neat, clean and attention is paid to detail which is important to me. It is perfect for someone who takes a lot of business trips. Here you still get value for money. The meals are delicious, fresh and served by friendly staff. Nothing is too much to ask of the staff of the lodge. I travel a lot for business, and my accommodation in the Hamlet/Ceres area will definitely be at the Hamlet Country Lodge.

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Trevor W - Nov 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Trevor W
With partner

It was very pleasant and comfortable.

Unfortunately we were only there for one night's stay.Thanks for the hospitality and friendliness!

Wilma L - Oct 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Wilma L
Family with young children

Goeie nagrus gehad.

Dit was nogal koud, maar die blyplek was lekker. Nie te koud of warm.

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Had a good night's rest.

It was quite cold, but the place to stay was nice. Not too cold or hot.

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Emedi B - Oct 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Emedi B
Individual traveller

I was not happy with this place.

The room had a lot of dust and was not clean at all, there was no secure parking. The gate stayed open 24 hours of the day.

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