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Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 253 Eagle

Self Catering

Review Summary

3.3 out of 5from 39 reviews for Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 253 Eagle
Cleanliness
2.7/5
Service
2.8/5
Location
4.3/5
Safety
3.7/5
Value for money
3.1/5
Itumeleng M - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Itumeleng M
Large group

Tranquility.

For £100 for 6 sleepers, it offered tranquility at its best.

Zaba M - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zaba M
With friends

It's so amazingly.

Very quiet and relaxed.

Karen D - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Karen D

Pragtige natuurskoon en dierelewe, ligging perfek.

Ons was geboek vir Elephant Lodge 253 maar het gebly in 254. Die huis is heerlik ruim, alhoewel daar heelwat instandhouding nodig is en daar was nie bakke, braaitang ens. nie.

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Beautiful scenery and wildlife, location perfect.

We were booked for Elephant Lodge 253 but stayed in 254. The house is wonderfully spacious, although it needs a lot of maintenance and there were no bowls, tongs etc. not.

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Jackie G - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Jackie G
Family with young children

Mabalingwe was uitstekend. Baie lekker plek vir kinders.

Plek het baie potensiaal, maar kort 'n dringende "upgrade". Daar was nie eers 'n braaitang nie. Netheid was nie baie goed nie. Ketel kan gereeld ontkalk word, mens kan nie eens koffie daarin maak nie.

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Mabalingwe was excellent. Very nice place for children.

Place has a lot of potential, but needs an urgent "upgrade". There wasn't even a tong. Cleanliness was not very good. Kettle can be descaled regularly, you can't even make coffee in it.

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Marilie D - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Marilie D
Family with young children

Stunning setting, disappointing unit.

I won't repeat what all the other reviewers have already said. The unit requires attention and maintenance.

Janine R - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Janine R
Family with teenagers

Vuil, swak kliëntediens, swak instandhouding.

Die eenheid was vuil, het 'n vreeslike stink reuk gehad soos iets wat dood is en is eers na die 3de dag van kla uitsorteer. Die binnedeure is gebreek, krane lek, onkruid oral op plaveisel, oond en stoof werk nie behoorlik nie, een yskas maak nie behoorlik koud nie, banke in swak toestand, een in kamer deur rotte gekou. Kombuis beskik nie oor plastiekbakke of bakke met deksels nie. Meeste vensters se gordyne is in swak toestand of glad nie eers meer daar nie. Geen voorsiening vir beurtkrag nie. Meubels en boma anders as op foto's.

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Dirty, poor customer service, poor maintenance.

The unit was dirty, had a terrible stinky smell like something dead and was only sorted out after the 3rd day of complaining. The interior doors are broken, taps leak, weeds everywhere on the pavement, oven and stove not working properly, one fridge not cooling properly, sofas in poor condition, one in room chewed by rats. Kitchen does not have plastic bowls or bowls with lids. Most of the windows' curtains are in poor condition or not even there anymore. No provision for load shedding. Furniture and boma different than in photos.

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Gloria M - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gloria M
With friends

Fabulous.

It was a great experience.

Mothepana R - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Mothepana R
Family with young children

We really enjoyed it. Quiet and user friendly.

The hot water was not enough for all of us. Include iron in the room please.

Sihle K - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sihle K
With friends

It's a nice place to go to but the unit inside is not clean, and we didn't have much hot water to bath.

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Lauren N - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Lauren N
With friends

Grubby and not maintained.

The bones of the house are great, but nothing is maintained and the place was extremely grubby. Unclean linen, grimy toilets, leaky taps and shower doors that were covered in soapscum, just to mention a few. The main entrance door's lock was broken so our unit did not lock, but it didn't matter because the sliding door came off the rail and jammed so we couldn't close it anyways.

Rialize B - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Rialize B
With friends

Nie die lekkerste verblyf nie.

Met die aankoms het ons agter gekom dat die hoofdeur nie kan sluit nie. Die een wasbak in een van die slaapkamers het oorgeloop want die prop was ingedruk en die kraan lek. Die beddegoed was nie vars oorgetrek nie en die eenheid was nog vuil. Ek het met een van die vrouens gepraat Christa wat toe vir my gesê het sy sal die bestuurder stuur om te kom kyk. Ongelukkig het dit 'n rukkie geneem en ons was op pad om te gaan swem en sy het gesê hy sou die volgende dag 'n draai kom maak, maar daar was niemand. Ons het maar 'n tou gebruik om die hoog skuifdeur van binne te "sluit". Dit het effens gereën die naweek en elke slaapkamer in die eenheid het 'n lekkasie. Ek dink die eenheid het baie potensiaal maar die onderhoud word nie gedoen nie. Ek voel ook dat as jy by jou inkloktyd hou en jou blyplek is nog nie skoongemaak nie voel 'n mens teleurgesteld.

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Not the nicest stay.

Upon arrival we found that the main door could not lock. The one sink in one of the bedrooms overflowed because the plug was pushed in and the tap was leaking. The bed linen was not freshly made and the unit was still dirty. I spoke to one of the women, Christa, who then told me she would send the manager to come and check. Unfortunately it took a while and we were on our way to go swimming and she said he would come by the next day but no one was there. We just used a rope to "lock" the tall sliding door from the inside. It rained a little this weekend and every bedroom in the unit has a leak. I think the unit has a lot of potential but the maintenance is not done. I also feel that if you stick to your check-in time and your accommodation has not been cleaned yet one feels disappointed.

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

The Wild reserve very well the unit not up to standard.

Accommodation unsafe due to outside doors that do not lock or are difficult to open and close. Inside doors' locks are mostly damaged or there are none. Power points that are open and broken light switches. Kitchen cabinet doors that are lumbar. Kitchen light cannot be turned off. The paint job needs renovation. Difficulty contacting the agent, they are only available on whatsapp. Finally after complaint moved to two smaller units, it would have been a problem if all five of us were there as originally planned.

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Quinton B - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Quinton B
Family with young children

Mabalingwe is a great place and lots to offer.

Loved the park, pools, restaurant and play areas for the kids. The unit we stayed in was not nice at all, needs extensive maintenance and cleaning.

Aletta F - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Aletta F

Swak, vuil, teleurgesteld. Geen onderhoud op huis, het verblyf glad nie geniet nie.

Het in 'n vuil plek probeer instap - voordeur stukkend, plek nog nie skoon by aankoms, al 3 slaapkamers se deurhandvatsels af, stukkend, vieslike vuil stoof en oond stukkend, mikrogolf geroes, hoofslaapkamer se waaier aan in Junie maar geen batterye in remotes om te kan afskakel. Vismotte oral op beddens en hele huis oortrek van miere! Baddens vuil, toiletsitbakke skeef, net 2 persone kan stort dan is water klaar, kas onder wasbak stukkend en skeef, muurproppe oop, geen besem, beddegoed oud, ligte sonder gloeilampe. Of gloeilampskerms stukkend. Word die huis nooit deurgegaan en nagegaan nie? Ons was uiters terleurgesteld, eetgerei vir 6 nie daar, potte vuil en oud, wag nou nog vir maintenance persoon! Ons verwag om persoonlik geskakel te word vir sulke uiterse swak omstandighede. Het skaam gekry om my volwasse kinders na so plek te geneem het.

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Weak, dirty, disappointed. No maintenance at home, did not enjoy stay at all.

Tried walking into a dirty place - front door broken, place still not clean on arrival, all 3 bedroom door handles off, broken, filthy dirty stove and oven broken, microwave rusted, master bedroom fan on in June but no batteries in remotes to to be able to turn off. Fish moths all over beds and whole house covered in ants! Baths dirty, toilet seats crooked, only 2 people can shower then water is finished, cabinet under sink broken and crooked, wall plugs open, no broom, bedding old, lights without bulbs. Or broken light bulb shields. Is the house never gone through and checked? We were extremely disappointed, cutlery for 6 not there, pots dirty and old, now still waiting for maintenance person! We expect to be contacted personally for such extremely poor circumstances. Felt ashamed to take my grown children to such a place.

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Monique J - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Monique J
Individual traveller

Fantasties!

Definitief 'n belewenis met wild wat 'n paar meter voor die huis verbybeweeg. Die eenheid is toegerus met alles wat benodig sal word. Restuarant is naby en baie gerieflik vir kinders om by die swembaddens/putt-putt ens. te speel. Die wildritte was baie bekostigbaar. Sal definitief nog van die Spa wil gebruik maak met my volgende besoek.

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Fantastic!

Definitely an experience with wildlife passing a few meters in front of the house. The unit is equipped with everything that will be needed. Restuarant is close and very convenient for children to play at the pools/putt-putt etc. to play. The game drives were very affordable. Will definitely want to use the Spa on my next visit.

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Elna V - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elna V
Large group

Mabalingwe is altyd spesiaal

Die chalet was netjies maar die skoonmaakdienste is nie op standaard nie. Die kombers was nie skoon nie. Ons het die dame gevra en sy het gesê sy kan net 1 skoon kombers verskaf. Dit sal goed wees as daar wel 'n besem in die eenheid is.

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Mabalingwe is always special

The chalet was tidy but the cleaning services are not up to standard. The blanket was not clean. We asked the lady and she said she could only provide 1 clean blanket. It would be good if there is a broom in the unit.

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Chante B - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Chante B
With friends

Ons het lekker gekuier.

Daar was probleme met 2 van die toilette toe ons daar aangekom het, en dit is toe die volgende dag uitsorteer.

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We had a nice time.

There were problems with 2 of the toilets when we got there, which were then sorted the next day.

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Leon F - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Leon F
Family with young children

Rustig en gemaklik.

Al die badkamers (ablusieblokke) het dringendeaandag nodig. Al 3 lek en is onhigiënies. Een toiletbak tap nie water in en moet self met emmers volmaak. Groot watervermorsing a.g.v. krane wat lek in al die badkamers - vervang wassers! Loft badkamer se een kraankop is weg.

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Quiet and comfortable.

All the bathrooms (ablution blocks) need urgent attention. All 3 leak and are unsanitary. One toilet bowl does not draw water and has to fill itself with buckets. Big water wastage due to faucets leaking in all the bathrooms - replace washers! Loft bathroom's one faucet is gone.

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Lauren A - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Lauren A
With friends

Saw lots of game by our unit, great location, and great amenities at the hotel and camp.

Unfortunately there was only 1 shower in the main room with hot water over the 2 nights so a bit disappointing for 6 people to share 1 shower. I did report on Sat. morning to housekeeper and the leaking toilet. For R2000 per night I would not expect either.

Sandra V - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Sandra V
Family with young children

Mabalingwe Game Reserve is a perfect weekend destination.

Elephant Lodge Unit 253 is in need of TLC. The plumbing is a huge concern. The property is riddled with ants. Other than that the game reserve and resort facilities were amazing. The location is awesome.

Mirna N - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Mirna N
Family with young children

Dit is heerlik stil en dit was wonderlik om vlakvarke, koedoes, nyalas en verskeie voëls op jou voorstoep te hê. Maar die eenheid het baie onderhoud nodig.

Daar is krane wat nie werk nie en dié wat werk lek. Die voordeur se skuifdeur sukkel om oop en toe te skuif asook om oop en toe te sluit. Een kamerdeur het nie 'n handvatsel nie. Die trappe na die boonste kamer is baie styl en moeilik om te klim. Van die kasdeure hang skeef aan die skarniere. Die boonste kamer se gordyn kan glad nie oopmaak nie. Die gordyne onder maak ook nie die venters toe nie. Daar is 'n gaping by een venster tussen die raam onder en die muur. Maar dit is 'n ruim eenheid en baie skoon. As al die foute reggemaak is, sal dit 'n heerlike vakansieplek wees. Daar is geen selfoonontvangs nie, maar dit is 'n bedekte seën. Ons was gedwing om te rus. Mabalingwe self is pragtig!

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It is wonderfully quiet and it was great to have warthogs, kudus, nyalas and various birds on your doorstep. But the unit needs a lot of maintenance.

There are taps that don't work and those that leak. The front door's sliding door has difficulty opening and closing as well as opening and closing. One room door does not have a handle. The stairs to the upper room are very stylish and difficult to climb. Some of the cabinet doors hang askew on the hinges. The upper room's curtain cannot open at all. The curtains below do not close the venters either. There is a gap at one window between the frame below and the wall. But it is a spacious unit and very clean. If all the faults are fixed, it will be a lovely holiday spot. There is no cell phone reception, but that is a blessing in disguise. We were forced to rest. Mabalingwe itself is beautiful!

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Izak S - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Izak S
With friends

Nie die moeite werd nie.

Na ek 'n vorige resensie gelees het oor die eenheid wat probleme gehad het met krane en toilette wat lek het die die bestuur gekontak om uit te vind of dit al reg gemaak is, bestuur het aan my verduidelik dat dit al die vorige week uitgesorteer is. Met ons aankoms het die plek soos 'n konstruksie perseel gelyk. Toilette se sement afronding is nog gedoen, nat sement, krane lek nog steeds, die toilet op die boonste verdieping het die hele vloer vol gelek. Die plek kort 'n verf, en baie opgradeer werk, plastiek stoele is baie oud en al lelik, braai rooster is gehawend, teëls op die stoep is gebreek en sommige teëls is net weg. Skuifdeure sukkel om oop te maak. Bestuur het ons darem 50% van ons geld terug gegee waarvoor ons dankbaar is want die eenheid is nie die prys werd nie en dit was vir ons 'n verleentheid om ons vriende na so plek toe te nooi.

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Not worth it.

After reading a previous review about the unit having problems with faucets and toilets leaking I contacted management to find out if it had been fixed, management explained to me that it had been sorted the previous week . When we arrived the place looked like a construction site. Toilets cement finishing is still done, wet cement, faucets still leaking, the upstairs toilet leaked all over the floor. The place needs a paint, and a lot of upgrading work, plastic chairs are very old and already ugly, barbecue grill is battered, tiles on the porch are broken and some tiles are just gone. Sliding doors have difficulty opening. Management at least gave us 50% of our money back for which we are grateful because the unit is not worth the price and it was embarrassing for us to invite our friends to such a place.

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Annette D - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Annette D

Die eenheid het baie werk en herstel nodig. Dit is nie gepas om dit uit te verhuur in huidige toestand nie.

Voordeur/glydeur moet heeltemal vervang word. Werk nie meer op die glymeganismes nie en maak baie moeilik oop en toe. Daar is vismotte oral in die eenheid. Ek dink slegs 2 krane in totaal lek nie. Deeglike loodgieters werk nodig. Dit het baie gereën en die dak lek absoluut orals. Ons het nie geweet hoe om die beddens meer te skuif nie want orals het dit nat geword. Ons het dit aangemeld en Monique het gesê sy sal iemand uitstuur maar niemand het kom kyk nie. Die een toilet was verstop maar dit is immers die oggend uitgesorteer. Die soogenaamde blinders is stukkend en kan nie oprol nie (kombuis en boonste kamer). In die hoofslaapkamer, gaan die waaier aan as jy die badkamer lig afskakel. Ons kon darem lag daaroor. Die ligging is mooi en natuur rondom wonderlik. Maar ek het skaam gekry om my kinders en skoonouers die twee aande daar te huisves.

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The unit needs a lot of work and repair. It is not appropriate to rent it out in its current condition.

Front door/sliding door must be completely replaced. The sliding mechanisms no longer work and are very difficult to open and close. There are fish moths all over the unit. I think only 2 taps in total are not leaking. Thorough plumbing work required. It has been raining a lot and the roof is leaking absolutely everywhere. We didn't know how to move the beds anymore because everywhere got wet. We reported it and Monique said she would send someone out but no one came to check. The one toilet was blocked but it was sorted out in the morning after all. The so-called blinds are broken and cannot be rolled up (kitchen and upper room). In the master bedroom, the fan turns on when you turn off the bathroom light. At least we could laugh about it. The location is beautiful and nature around wonderful. But I felt ashamed to host my children and in-laws there the two nights.

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Erna C - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Erna C
With partner

Geen waarde vir geld. Die eenheid is in 'n toestand. Geen instandhouding.

Deure maak nie toe nie. Toilette lek. Krane Lek.

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No value for money. The unit is in condition. No maintenance.

Doors don't close. Toilets leak. Faucets Leak.

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Kobie J - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Kobie J

Pateties.

Die plek is vuil en benodig dringende onderhoud. Die krane en toilette lek. Die elektrisiteit is nie op standaard nie 2/3 van die ligte werk nie of het nie eers gloeilampe in nie, daar is oop kragdrade. Geen van die buiteligte werk nie. Die grasdak lek in al vier vertrekke, daar is nie genoeg breekware vir 6 persone nie, daar is nie ‘n besem of buite vullisblik nie. Die skuifdeure ontbreek handvatsels en dringende herstelwerk. Die stoepteëls is los en skep ‘n gevaar.

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Pathetic.

The place is dirty and needs urgent maintenance. The faucets and toilets leak. The electricity is not up to standard 2/3 of the lights don't work or even have light bulbs in them, there are open power lines. None of the exterior lights work. The thatched roof leaks in all four rooms, there is not enough crockery for 6 people, there is no broom or outside dustbin. The sliding doors are missing handles and in urgent need of repair. The patio tiles are loose and create a danger.

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Fiona M - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Fiona M
With friends

Was fun and refreshing.

I'd definitely come there again.

Dewald V - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dewald V
With friends

Ons het gemaklik geslaap en die kombuis is goed toeggerus.

Die privaat boma is fantasties. Lugreeling in die 2 onderste kamers was handig in die somer. Dalk 'n sepie in die badkamer sou lekker wees. Die wildrit was baie mooi en goed uitgevoer deur Jack. Die opklim by die karavaanpark i.p.v. by die swembad en winkelarea (reg langs ons Lodge) was ietwat verder as wat dalk nodig was.

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We slept comfortably and the kitchen is well equipped.

The private boma is fantastic. Air conditioning in the 2 lower rooms was handy in the summer. Maybe a bar of soap in the bathroom would be nice. The game drive was very nice and well executed by Jack. The climb up at the caravan park instead of at the pool and shopping area (right next to our Lodge) was somewhat further than perhaps needed.

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

Lekker wegbreek, rusnaweek in die natuur.

Die eenheid kort dringende onderhoud. Julle sal deur alles moet gaan om te kyk wat werk. Soos byvoorbeeld die dreine is geblok (wasbakke en storte), die skottelgoedkraan spuit alles nat, van die plugs en ligte werk nie ens. Dankie aan die manager wat vining die toilet en pyp wat lek kom regmaak het. Die eenheid is ideaal vir 'n naweekwegbreek met al die nodige geriewe.

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Nice break, relaxing weekend in nature.

The unit needs urgent maintenance. You will have to go through everything to see what works. For example, the drains are blocked (sinks and showers), the dishwasher sprays everything wet, some of the plugs and lights don't work, etc. Thanks to the manager who came to fix the leaking toilet and pipe. The unit is ideal for a weekend getaway with all the necessary facilities.

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Riaan C - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Riaan C
With friends

Great weekend, lots to see, staff on the ball!

Unit 253 was given to a family and we were given 2 sleeper chalets instead, very nice, next to a stream, even better than the big house.

Juta Q - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Juta Q
Family with young children

Enjoyable.

A great place for a family with children of all ages.

Donald M - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Donald M
With friends

I had a perfect stay and I wouldn't hesitate coming back.

Our TV was not working and made numerous call for assistance, but no one came to assist us.

Anonymous Guest - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Mixed feelings.

Positive: The residential unit is very comfortable, well equipped and tidy. Very well located in the game reserve. Lots of wildlife and birds in the trees in front of the unit. Negative: There are problems with the electricity. Every now and then I had to turn on the power at the switchboard. The problem was reported, but if someone paid attention to the problem when we were in the field, it didn't help. The cold water tap in the kitchen is defective. The water supply cannot be controlled. The jet sprays the stuff out of the sink. There is an overflowing sewage pit about 50 m from the house. The sewer runs into the field. Unpleasant smell when the wind turns towards the house. There is also sewage leaking from the pipes on the south side of the house - probably the water is rising because there is a problem with the sewer. The one bedroom door does not have a latch to close it. I would very much like to go to Mabalingwe again, but will then look elsewhere as I have concerns about the maintenance at Elephant Lodge. My weekend stay cost R4 000. Problems considered, it was not good value for money.

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Anonymous Guest - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends
Lindy V - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Lindy V
Family with young children

Nature was lovely, house needs maintenance.

The one bathroom toilet leaked, smelled of urine. We reported the toilet and it was then "fixed", but the leaking started again after two flushes. The electricity tripped when we switched on the one bedroom's aircon and when we used the stove and any other appliance. We also reported this, but it continued to trip throughout the weekend. The nature was lovely, but the house needs maintenance.

Rene B - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Rene B
With friends

It was not worth the money staying at this specific lodge, as it is in urgent need of maintenance.

After staying at 2 other lodges, our stay at Elephant lodge Unit 235 Eagle was a totally different story. Out of the 3 entrance doors, only one door open directly into one of the main bedrooms could get opened with a struggle each time from the outside, the main middle door could only be opened from the inside and the other bedroom door could not be opened at all. Then one of the bedroom doors could not close at all as it was without a lock, we had to put a suitcase against it for keep it close. So to say the least this was not very comfortable at all. The power had tripped about 6 times. The cold water taps from 2 out of the 3 bathrooms was a dirty black colour. At one stage there was no water in the bathroom of the room where we had stay. So we had to go up stairs to shower in the third bathroom. With our arrival, the veranda and braai area was dirty. Me an my husband had to clean these areas ourselves before my sister and her husband had arrived. The cold water tap at the kitchen was spitting water all over the place. So we were forced to stop using this tap. Several of the tiles on the veranda are broken or completely missing. It seems that there is a big maintenance shortage at this lodge. Otherwise the lodge was clean inside. And we enjoyed the animals in the area.

Lydia M - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Lydia M
Family with young children

Nature was lovely.

My Christmas was spoiled by the service we have received. I booked for 2 houses but only received one and I was called time to time again for balance and I was told that security will come evict me yet it was not my fault that we were trapped in 1 house and no feedback on the other house, payment was done in May 2020 but was told on arrival that reference no 2 has expired, funny enough quotes were done on the same day and payment were done on the same dates but one expired. Doors from the bedroom were not opening. but otherwise the place was beautiful.

Elana D - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Elana D
Family with young children

Die eenheid was uiters vuil en slegte tot geen diens.

Pragtige oord met baie om te doen.

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The unit was extremely dirty and poor to no service.

Beautiful resort with lots to do.

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Maria M - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Maria M
With friends

It was not fascinating.

The company was good, our unit was stuffy on arrival and looked like it was not cleaned recently. Our electricity kept on tripping and it took time for them to help us. There is no iron to hire, not even at reception. The reception is so far from the main entrance but otherwise we enjoyed.

Lindsay M - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Lindsay M

Awesome experience, clean unit but some lights weren't working and the door was broken and did not lock.

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