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Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 254 Kremetart

Self Catering

Review Summary

3.7 out of 5from 105 reviews for Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 254 Kremetart
Cleanliness
3.0/5
Service
3.5/5
Location
4.3/5
Safety
4.3/5
Value for money
3.4/5
Lerato M - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lerato M
With friends

Marvelous.

Very nice, I enjoyed myself.

Ina M - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ina M
Family with young children

Baie ontspannend.

Baie lekker, ketel was net stukkend.

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Very relaxing.

Very nice, kettle was just broken.

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Le-anne V - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Le-anne V
Family with young children

Baie lekker gekuier. Die park se geriewe en diere vreeslik geniet.

Rustige Paas-naweek.

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Had a great time. Really enjoyed the park's facilities and animals.

Peaceful Easter weekend.

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Madeleine N - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Madeleine N
With friends

Sal beslis weer gebruik maak van Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 254 Kremetart.

Het baie lekker gekuier.

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Will definitely use Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 254 Kremetart again.

Had a great time.

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Ansie V - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ansie V
With friends

Awesome plek.

Awesome plek en altyd lekker om daar te bly. As ons kan gaan, bly ons altyd daar en beveel dit beslis aan.

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Awesome place.

Awesome place and always nice to stay there. If we can go, we always stay there and definitely recommend it.

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Jean D - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jean D
With partner

Baie lekker.

Alles was reg, dankie.

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Very nice.

Everything was fine, thank you.

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Sue S - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sue S
With partner

Memorable stay in the heart of the bush and mountains.

Satisfied with the accommodation. House nice and spacious. Had a relaxed and peaceful stay in the heart of the bush and mountains and enjoyed the restaurant and game drives.

Lebogang Dinyane D - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lebogang Dinyane D
With friends

Perfect.

Our stay was great. We had the best time ever.

Tharina G - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tharina G
Family with young children

Mabalingwe is absoluut pragtig en het al die elemente om dit wêreldklas te maak.

Dit is 'n heerlike woning, alhoewel ons sal 'n bietjie onderhoud hoogs aanbeveel, bv. olie aan al die deure, skaniere, skoonmaak van ou merkel aan die dak en los teëls op die stoep. Ek sal ook aanraai dat die kombuisgebruiksware hersien en opgegradeer moet word. Daar is nie 'n slaaibak nie, maar 3 x raspers?

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Mabalingwe is absolutely beautiful and has all the elements to make it world class.

This is a lovely residence, although we would highly recommend some maintenance, eg. oil on all the doors, hinges, cleaning old merkel on the roof and loose tiles on the porch. I would also advise that the kitchenware needs to be reviewed and upgraded. There is no salad bowl, but 3 x graters?

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Johann T - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
1/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johann T
Family with teenagers

By Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 254 Kremetart kon ek weer mens word.

Ons het heerlik gebly. Elephant Lodge is die plek waar oud en jonk kan ontspan en vakansie geniet, want daar is iets vir almal. As mens dit perfek wil maak, kan daar gewerk word aan WiFi.

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At Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 254 Kremetart I could become human again.

We had a wonderful stay. Elephant Lodge is the place where young and old can relax and enjoy a holiday because there is something for everyone. If you want to make it perfect, you can work on WiFi.

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Roelf J - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Roelf J
With partner

Ons het Mabalingwe geniet en net oorgeslaap. Eenheid voldoende daarvoor.

Die kamer was gerieflik met 'n lugversorging en waaier. Kombuis, eetkamer en sitkamer is oopplan, wat beknop kan raak as 5 persone daar bly. Dit was voldoende vir twee persone. Dit is ongeveer tyd dat die slaapbank vervang word. Eenhede naby aan mekaar en bied nie baie privaatheid nie.

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We enjoyed Mabalingwe and just slept over. Unit sufficient for that.

The room was comfortable with an air conditioner and fan. Kitchen, dining room and living room are open plan, which can get cramped if 5 people stay there. It was sufficient for two persons. It is about time for the sofa bed to be replaced. Units close together and do not offer much privacy.

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Alycia V - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Alycia V
Family with teenagers

Kort aandag.

Plek kort 'n bietjie aandag, die krane lek, mure kort 'n verf binnekant, blinds kort 'n goeie skoonmaak, stoepteëls gekraak. Een kamer se beddegoed was nie skoon nie of gevlek. Kragdrade van ligte is nie reg nie. Boonste badkamerligte werk nie.

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Short attention span.

Place needs some attention, the faucets leak, walls need a paint inside, blinds need a good cleaning, porch tiles cracked. One room's bedding was not clean or stained. Power wires of lights are not right. Overhead bathroom lights not working.

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Charmaine M - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charmaine M
With friends

Overall it was okay and recommended.

We enjoyed our stay, although the outside lights were not working.

Steven V - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Steven V
Large group

Absolute gem, but seriously needs some TLC and a deep clean and paint inside.

Our time at Unit 254 was really amazing. The only thing is that the maintenance and cleaning seriously need attention. You get dirt but this is seriously dirty that you would need to scrub down with sugar soap to get it looking decent again. The pots are burnt inside and the correct cleaning equipment can come clean, we tried to scrub with what we had but it really needs to be TLC. There are no serving containers or dishes for salads or sides and no tongs. Then on the maintenance side, the shower in the one downstairs room with the two single beds shocks you when you try to touch the tap once you are inside and wet. The coffee table is broken, the sleeper couch is really old and is in desperate need of replacing and the broken tiles on the steps outside need to be fixed. It's a beautiful place, amazing value for money but with a lick of paint and some cleaning, this place would be an absolute gem. (i. e. someone even wrote on the ceiling clean me. not sure how long ago. not sure why someone would do this to someone's property but perhaps some love can take place.

Anonymous Guest - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends
Angelique C - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Angelique C
With friends

Die game drives en predator park was awesome.

Die eenheid is nie toegerus vir loadshedding of kragonderbrekings nie. 'n Gasstoof sou baie help. Een magnito lig tussen 3 kamers. Boonste kamer se waaier was stukkend. Hulle sou 'n ander een bring. Het nie.

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Die game drives en predator park was awesome.

The unit is not equipped for load shedding or power outages. A gas stove would help a lot. One magnito light between 3 rooms. The upper room's fan was broken. They would bring another one. Do not have.

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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Value for money. Will definitely go again.

Nice stay. Value for money.

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Leandri C - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Leandri C
Family with young children

Rustig en lekker.

Die plekkie is baie mooi, maar ongelukkig was daar 'n paar goed wat dit bietjie ongerieflik gemaak het. Die huis was met aankoms baie vol stof gewees. Die grasdak, veral by die loft bo, was vreeslik oortrek met spinnerakke en ek voel dit moet net bietjie beter instand gehou word. Die boma was vol as en papiere en die rooster was glad nie skoongemaak nie; ons moes dit doen met aankoms. Dit is 'n heerlike plek en ons het dit regtig baie geniet, al was die paar goedjies nou nie reg nie.

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Quiet and nice.

The place is very nice, but unfortunately there were a few things that made it a bit inconvenient. The house was very dusty upon arrival. The thatched roof, especially at the loft above, was terribly covered in cobwebs and I feel it just needs a little better maintenance. The boma was full of ashes and papers and the grate had not been cleaned at all; we had to do it on arrival. It's a lovely place and we really enjoyed it, even if a few things weren't right.

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Anonymous Guest - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends
Shannon V - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Shannon V
With friends

Goedkoop koop is duur koop.

Daar was goeie punte aan ons verblyf: baie diere het verby die eenheid geloop elke dag en Elephant Lodge self is baie lekker met 'n mooi swembad en baie sportaktiwiteite om te doen. Daar was wel 'n hele paar negatiewe aspekte aan hierdie spesifieke eenheid: alhoewel 6 mense daar kan bly, was daar net 3 wynglase, te min klein bordjies en slegs genoeg groot borde vir een maaltyd. Ons moes dus die hele tyd skottelgoed was met die kwart bottel vreeslike verdunde Sunlight seep wat daar was. Toe die asblik vol word, besef ons met 'n skok daar is geen ekstra swartsakke nie. Asof dit nie erg genoeg was nie, vermis die boonste kamer 2 blinds en mens word dus vroeg die oggend wakker met die verblindende son en mense kan ook vir jou koekeloer as jy kaal is deur die venster. Ons moes met die 1 kombers wat daar vir 2 enkelbeddens was, die venster probeer toemaak. Om alles te kroon, het geen van die buiteligte gewerk nie en ons moes 3 ure in die donker sukkel om te braai. Daar was beweer deur die eienaar en opsigter dat hulle kwansuis daardie oggend die ligte getoets het, maar die elektrisien wat hulle gestuur het, het gesê dat daar geen konneksie vir daardie ligte was nie en hy het toe die drade aan mekaar vasgemaak en die ligte het die hele langnaweek dag en nag geskyn. Laastens was die matrasse en kussings vreeslik ongemaklik en 3 van die 5 mense wat oorgebly het, sit nou met rugpyn. Ek sal eerder duurder betaal om by 'n beter toegeruste eenheid te bly volgende keer, waar jy kan sien jou "gasheer" gee om vir hulle eiendom.

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Buying cheap is buying expensive.

There were good points about our stay: many animals walked past the unit every day and Elephant Lodge itself is very nice with a nice pool and lots of sports activities to do. There were quite a few negatives to this particular unit: although 6 people can stay there, there were only 3 wine glasses, too few small plates and only enough large plates for one meal. So we had to wash dishes all the time with the quarter bottle of terribly diluted Sunlight soap that was there. When the bin was full, we realized with a shock that there were no extra black bags. As if it wasn't bad enough, the upper room is missing 2 blinds and you wake up early in the morning with the blinding sun and people can also peep at you when you are naked through the window. We had to try to close the window with the 1 blanket that was there for 2 single beds. To top it all off, none of the outside lights worked and we had to struggle for 3 hours in the dark to grill. It was claimed by the owner and caretaker that they supposedly tested the lights that morning, but the electrician they sent said there was no connection for those lights and he then tied the wires together and the lights went off. shone day and night all long weekend. Finally, the mattresses and pillows were terribly uncomfortable and 3 of the 5 people left are now sitting with back pain. I would rather pay more to stay at a better equipped unit next time, where you can see your "host" cares about their property.

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Anonymous Guest - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

Stayed better.

Had a great stay. The house is a bit dilapidated. No tongs and couldn't have bought one anywhere. The construction at the house next door was a bit of a problem early in the morning.

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Candice J - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Candice J
With friends

Overpriced for the quality of accommodation although we love the location.

The unit is in a great location but unfortunately the interior is dated with many faults which could easily be repaired. There were cockroaches in the kitchen cupboards which clearly haven't been cleaned properly in a while. Will not revisit this property.

Julie G - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Julie G
Family with young children

Teleurstellend.

Baie teleurgesteld gewees. Die plek is vuil - op die dak in die sitkamer het vorige gaste geskryf "clean me". Daar was geen buiteligte wat gewerk het nie. Daar was 'n minimum aan eetgerei (geen braaitang) en geen afstandsbeheer vir die TV nie. Elektriese drade het uit die dak in die sitkamer gehang. Met navraag is daar gesê, "ons stel dit nou reg". Dit is eers teen laatmiddag op dag 2 reggestel.

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Disappointing.

Was very disappointed. The place is dirty - on the roof in the living room previous guests wrote "clean me". There were no exterior lights that worked. There was a minimum of cutlery (no tongs) and no remote control for the TV. Electrical wires hung from the ceiling in the living room. Upon enquiry, they said, "we're fixing it now". It wasn't fixed until late afternoon on day 2.

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Henk W - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Henk W
Family with young children

Onsmaaklik.

Nee, frustrerende verblyf.

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Distasteful.

No, frustrating stay.

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Marizel J - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Marizel J
Family with young children

Lekker buite vir die verblyfplek.

Verblyfplek het 'n deep clean nodig, vuil aangebrande potte tot jou beskikking, geen slaai of mengbakke nie. Gebreekte teëls groet jou oppad in. Aircon werk nie op hitte nie. Mens voel sleg as jy so 'n bargain tee kom.

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Nice outside for the accommodation.

Accommodation needs a deep clean, dirty burnt pots at your disposal, no salad or mixing bowls. Broken tiles greet you on your way in. Aircon does not work on heat. You feel bad when you get such a bargain tea.

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Debi V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Debi V
Family with teenagers

Bush and place were great.

Loved our stay. Will be back. Thank you.

Jani V - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jani V
Family with young children

Heerlike plekkie in die bosveld. Lekker braai boma, en huis is goed ingerig.

Heerlike eenheid. Naby swembaddens en winkel. Ons het baie lekker gebly. Sal definitief weer bespreek.

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Lovely place in the forest. Nice braai boma, and house is well furnished.

Lovely unit. Close to swimming pools and shop. We had a very nice stay. Will definitely book again.

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Ria B - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ria B
Family with young children

Dit was fantasties en rustig.

Ons het dit baie geniet, baie om te doen, baie diere gesien. Olifante het ons in kamp besoek wat 'n ongelooflike ondervinding was. Ons sal vir seker weer by Mabalingwe bespreek vir 'n wegbreek.

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It was fantastic and peaceful.

We really enjoyed it, lots to do, lots of animals to see. Elephants visited us in camp which was an incredible experience. We will definitely book with Mabalingwe again for a getaway.

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Pontsho R - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pontsho R
With friends

Mind blowing.

In the near future get some caretakers to clean every day if it means an extra charge.

Riana V - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riana V

Lekker in die bosveld.

Ruim huis met heerlike geriewe.

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Nice in the forest.

Spacious house with great amenities.

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Mareli K - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Mareli K
Family with young children

Baie rustige atmosfeer omring met diere en natuurskoon.

Die huis self het bietjie aandag nodig - geen slotte aan kamerdeure nie, lugversorger in 1 kamer werk nie, TV in ander kamer werk nie, storte dreineer nie.

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Very peaceful atmosphere surrounded by animals and natural beauty.

The house itself needs some attention - no locks on room doors, air conditioner in 1 room not working, TV in other room not working, showers not draining.

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Freedom T - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Freedom T
With friends

Very tranquil, absolutely amazing.

One of the best places to go when you're looking to get away from the city. Absolutely peaceful and the animals paying us visits made it even more memorable.

Cohen M - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cohen M
With friends

Stay was great, activities 100%, but treatment was very bad.

We just arrived, still unpacking, security was called saying residents are complaining about the noise, we did not even have any kind of music system with us.

Franja V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Franja V
Family with young children

Teleurgesteld.

Netheid is 'n groot probleem. Met die aankoms was die vloer vuil, gelyk soos 'n vrieskas wat afgeloop het, met geen mop of besem in sig nie. Al die beddegoed en handdoeke het geruik soos wasgoed wat nie mooi droog geword het nie. Plek kort baie aandag al is dit goed geleë. Ons het beter verwag.

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Disappointed.

Cleanliness is a big issue. On arrival the floor was dirty, looking like a run down freezer, with no mop or broom in sight. All the bedding and towels smelled like laundry that didn't dry properly. Place needs a lot of attention even though it is well located. We expected better.

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Lester H - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Lester H
Family with teenagers

Nice location.

The place can do with some improvement, and upgrades.

Gerhard V - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Gerhard V
Family with young children

Lekker toe ons eers ingesettle is.

Die netheid en onderhoud is 'n groot probleem. Daar was 'n perdebynes in die matras wat een van ons bygekom het. Daar was gebruikte, vuil onderklere in die kas. Algehele skoonheid nie op standaard nie. Geen van die ander deure kan oop nie, alle slotte is gebreek ens.

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Nice once we were settled.

The cleanliness and maintenance is a big issue. There was a wasp nest in the mattress that one of us joined. There were used, dirty underwear in the closet. Overall beauty not up to standard. None of the other doors can open, all locks are broken etc.

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Beverley B - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Beverley B
With friends

Teleurstellend om die minste te sê.

Alhoewel ons baie van Mabalingwe hou en gereeld daar besoek en ek wel Kremetart "tong in kies" sal kan aanbeveel as ek moet tot daar aandag daaraan gegee word, is dit met teleurstelling dat ek die volgende onder aandag moet bring. Die eenheid kort onderhoud en aandag. Die deure in die kamers se kaste sowel as die kombuiskaste val van die skarniere af. Die stort in die een badkamer se drein is geblokkeer en mens staan enkeldiep in die water binne minute van 'n stort. Die aircon in die een slaapkamer werk nie (hy blaas net koue lug selfs op die "heat" mode). Daar is nie ekstra komberse nie (en glo my dit was baie koud). Die breekware is ongelyk (daar was te min van goed en weer te veel van ander). Alhoewel die plek vir 6 mense ingerig is, was daar bv. net 3 groot glase, 5 wynglase, 3 pierings maar weer 7 groot borde. Daar was nie sleutels vir die skuifdeure in die slaapkamers nie en alhoewel ek die eienaar 'n WhatsApp-boodskap gestuur het om te vra waar ons die sleutels kon kry, het ek nie 'n antwoord ontvang nie. Die elektriese bedrading van die stoof is verkeerd en die plate werk nie soos dit moet nie. Die plate se hitte werk ook nie reg nie en ons kos het 2 keer gebrand omrede die nommer op die stoof soos nommer 9 is. Die een muurprop in die kombuis werk nie, wat dit baie moeilik maak om die ketel, mikrogolfoond en die "toaster" als met een kragpunt te werk (veral met 'n klein baba wat saamgereis het). Daar was ligte wat nie gewerk het nie. Met loadshedding was daar wel 2 ligte wat duidelik op solar gewerk het, maar nêrens was daar 'n werkende "battery backup lig" of "rechargeable" lig nie. Die eenheid was wel mooi skoongemaak deur Willeminah. My raad sal wees dat daar bietjie aandag aan die eenheid gegee word want dit is eintlik 'n baie mooi plek en ons sal graag weer daar wil besoek.

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Disappointing to say the least.

Although we like Mabalingwe very much and visit there often and I would be able to recommend Kremetart "tongue in kies" if I had to attend to it until then, it is with disappointment that I have to bring the following to your attention. The unit needs maintenance and attention. The doors in the rooms' cupboards as well as the kitchen cupboards are falling off the hinges. The shower in one bathroom's drain is blocked and you stand ankle-deep in water within minutes of a shower. The aircon in one bedroom does not work (it only blows cold air even on the "heat" mode). There are no extra blankets (and believe me it was very cold). The crockery is uneven (there was too little of some things and too much of others). Although the place is set up for 6 people, there were e.g. only 3 large glasses, 5 wine glasses, 3 saucers but again 7 large plates. There were no keys for the sliding doors in the bedrooms and although I sent the owner a WhatsApp message asking where we could get the keys, I did not receive a reply. The electrical wiring of the stove is incorrect and the plates do not work as they should. The plates' heat doesn't work properly either and our food burned twice because the number on the stove is like number 9. The one wall plug in the kitchen doesn't work, which makes it very difficult to operate the kettle, microwave and the "toaster" all with one power point (especially with a small baby traveling along). There were lights that didn't work. With loadshedding, there were 2 lights that clearly worked on solar, but nowhere was there a working "battery backup light" or "rechargeable" light. The unit was indeed cleaned nicely by Willeminah. My advice would be to pay some attention to the unit because it is actually a very nice place and we would love to visit there again.

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Jean-marie H - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Jean-marie H
With friends

Kort wegbreeknaweek saam met vriende.

Baie lekker behalwe vir die dreinering van water, wat 'n gemors. Die bad en storte dreineer nie. Die maintenance was daar, maar dieselfde probleem. Andersins was ons verblyf heel lekker.

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Short getaway weekend with friends.

Very nice except for the drainage of water, what a mess. The tub and showers do not drain. The maintenance was there, but the same problem. Otherwise, our stay was very nice.

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Anonymous Guest - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Large group
Jeanette D - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Jeanette D
With partner

Heerlike naweek, maar huis was teleurstellend.

Huis was nie baie skoon nie en het maar verwaardloos gelyk. Ons het beter verwag volgens foto's. Beddegoed was oud en nie silverskoon nie.

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Great weekend, but home was disappointing.

House was not very clean and just looked neglected. We expected better from photos. Bedding was old and not silver clean.

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Jean-merie S - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Jean-merie S
Family with young children

Slegste ervaring in my lewe.

Die sleeper bank is gebruik. Daar is geen handvatsels aan die deure. Baie teëls is gekraak en gebreek, my seuntjie het amper sy voet oopgesny. Die beddegoed en kussing ruik suur en het vuil kolle op. Die baddens is oud, die afspoelkraan se pyp spuit alles nat behalwe my. Kombuiskaste is stukkend. Die mure is vuil. Die gordyne is vuil en nie behoorlik ingehak nie. By die boma lê die ou as gestrooi. Die tafel in die sitkamer wat van draad gemaak is, is 'n groot gevaar vir my kind. Spinnerakke oral.

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Worst experience in my life.

The sleeper sofa was used. There are no handles on the doors. Many tiles were cracked and broken, my boy almost cut his foot open. The bedding and pillow smell sour and have dirty stains on them. The baths are old, the faucet's pipe sprays wet everything but me. Kitchen cabinets are broken. The walls are dirty. The curtains are dirty and not properly hemmed. At the boma the old ashes lie scattered. The table in the living room made of wire is a great danger to my child. Cobwebs everywhere.

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Ronny S - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ronny S
With friends

Best.

The environment is very quiet.

Lindiwe M - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lindiwe M
Large group

We stay good and safe but the cleanliness is not good.

But anyway our trip was good, thank you so much.

Malcolm C - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Malcolm C
With partner

Mabalingwe is a great place! Accommodation just need some attention.

A lovely place to stay and have fun with family and friends. Accommodation just need some serious repairs. Broken kettle, leaking roof, shattered window. Broken stove.

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

It was great. Quiet place to be with family.

Kindly include iron with ironing board in the chalet. Generally all went well.

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

Not bad but the unit was dirty.

The only problem is that the place was dirty.

Kathleen M - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Kathleen M
With friends

Pleasant stay.

Unit needs upgrading, especially kitchen.

André B - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
André B
Family with teenagers

Eenheid is verwaarloos.

Lakens was vol kolle en het soos nat hond geruik. Slot op kamerdeur was afgebreek. Stortwater het lank geneem om uit te loop, amper oorgeloop. Toilets kon nie spoel nie. Lugversorgers maak lawaai. Teëls op stoep is gebreek en stukke uit. TV staan op die vloer in die een kamer. Braaiplek val uitmekaar en rooster moet vervang word. Een kraan se kop was af. Het die eerste aand die eienaar per WhatsApp ingelig van die probleme, maar sy het die boodskap gelees maar nie teruggeantwoord nie.

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Unity is neglected.

Sheets were stained and smelled like wet dog. Lock on room door was broken. Shower water took a long time to drain, almost overflowing. Toilets could not flush. Air conditioners make noise. Tiles on porch are broken and pieces out. TV is on the floor in one room. Barbecue is falling apart and grill needs to be replaced. One crane's head was off. Informed the owner of the problems via WhatsApp the first night, but she read the message but did not reply back.

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Annette J - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Annette J
Family with young children

Besoek Mabalingwe gereeld, was hierdie keer teleurstellend.

Die eenheid het beslis reperasies nodig. Slegs een kamer het die stort, bad en lugreeling gewerk (regs) en slegs 1 kombers, was koud en linne was dun. Slaapkamer 2 (links), geen badprop en stort werk nie, water drup slegs daaruit, ook net 1 kombers, lugreeling werk nie. Slaapkamer bo: Bed stukkend, 2 volwassenes moes deel op enkelbed, 1 kombers, stortkrane werk nie, waterkrane is stukkend, wasbakkrane ook 'n probleem, bad geen prop, geen lugreeling. Die TV was swak bo. Die swak gehalte steak-messe was stukkend (toe soos 'n knipmens as mens dit gebruik, plastiekhandvatsels), borde is gechip. Stoepteëls moet plek-plek vervang word waar dit stukkend is, aangesien mens daar kan val en 'n besering kan opdoen. Die onderste TV het wel gewerk.

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Visit Mabalingwe regularly, this time was disappointing.

The unit definitely needs repairs. Only one room had the shower, bath and air vent working (right) and only 1 blanket, was cold and linen was thin. Bedroom 2 (left), no bath plug and shower not working, water only drips from it, also only 1 blanket, air rail not working. Bedroom upstairs: Bed broken, 2 adults had to share on single bed, 1 blanket, shower taps not working, water taps broken, sink taps also a problem, bath no plug, no air vent. The TV was weak upstairs. The poor quality steak knives were broken (then like a clipper when you use them, plastic handles), plates were chipped. Paving tiles must be replaced in places where they are broken, as one can fall there and sustain an injury. The downstairs TV did work.

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Pieter V - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Pieter V
With friends

Good and friendly place.

However the unit is very poorly maintained and services is very bad.

Madumaza M - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Madumaza M
With friends

I've booked for 3 nights. Unfortunately, I was only booked for 2 days. It was a hustle to get accommodation for the first night.

I was not happy at all with the treatment.

Lynette V - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Lynette V
With partner

Teleurstellend vir wat ons betaal het per nag.

Die voordeur kon glad nie sluit nie, ons het omtrent 2 ure gewag vir iemand om ons te help nadat ons orals moes rond bel. Die 2 kamers se buitedeure kan glad nie oopmaak nie. Alhoewel die plek netjies gelyk het as jy ingaan was dit glad nie skoon nie, voor die eenheid se deur het gebruikte oorstokkies en tandevlosstokkies gelê, beddegoed en handdoeke is baie oud en uit gewas en nie meer wit nie. Toe ons wou kanselleer toe is die eienaar net bereid om 30% vir ons terug te betaal. Die eienaar was glad nie behulpsaam nie en ons het gesukkel om haar telefonies in die hande te kry. Vir die wat daar wil boek, doen maar julle huiswerk behoorlik eers, die foto's lyk baie mooi maar glad nie wat ons ervaar het nie.

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Disappointing for what we paid per night.

The front door couldn't lock at all, we waited about 2 hours for someone to help us after calling around everywhere. The 2 rooms' exterior doors cannot open at all. Although the place looked neat when you entered it was not clean at all, in front of the unit's door were used ear sticks and toothpicks, bedding and towels were very old and washed out and no longer white. When we wanted to cancel, the owner was only willing to refund us 30%. The owner was not helpful at all and we struggled to get hold of her by phone. For those who want to book there, do your homework properly first, the photos look very nice but not at all what we experienced.

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Karen V - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Karen V
Family with young children

Erge teleurstelling.

Die lodge was van die begin tot die einde 'n aaklige ervaring. Die eienaar of bestuurder het ons gedubbel-boek. Dit het ons en die ander gesin meer as 3 ure geneem om uit te sorteer. Dit terwyl die eienaar net eenvoudig nie haar selfoon geantwoord het nie. Elf dae later en steeds geen terugvoer nie. Die plek was vuil. Gevaarlike drade en geen proppe nie. En om alles te kroon, geen voorsiening gemaak vir beurtkrag nie. Dit terwyl daar tot fase 6-beurtkrag was. Nie 'n kerk of 'n gaslampie nie. Dit was regtig 'n aaklige ervaring.

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Big disappointment.

The lodge was a horrible experience from start to finish. The owner or manager has our double-book. It took us and the other family over 3 hours to sort out. This while the owner simply did not answer her mobile phone. Eleven days later and still no feedback. The place was dirty. Dangerous wires and no plugs. And to top it all off, no provision made for load shedding. This while there was up to phase 6 load shedding. Not a church or a gas lamp. It was a really horrible experience.

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Daniel J - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Daniel J
With friends

This place is in serious need of maintenance. It is an ant infested dump.

Maintenance needs to be performed to an acceptable standard. The cleaning crew the first couple of days was doing a real bad job and when we complained, the cleaner let the door open for monkeys to come into the unit. The monkeys even took eggs out of the fridge and some juices, select certain crisps and only ate bananas (no other fruit) making it highly suspect that it was actually monkeys that did take some of the items. The stench was a big problem as the cleaning person's mop was filthy.

Liesl S - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Liesl S
Family with young children

Teleurstellend en vuil.

Alles in die eenheid is gebreek (ketel, kombuislig, ligte, muurproppe werk nie, skuifdeur se glas, toiletrolhouder en die lys gaan aan). Die eenheid is vuil en grillerig en kort 'n goeie skoonmaak en nuwe verf en toebehore. Oor die algemeen baie teleurstellend en 'n groot verleentheid vir wie ookal die eenheid besit.

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Disappointing and dirty.

Everything in the unit was broken (kettle, kitchen light, lights, wall plugs not working, sliding door glass, toilet roll holder and the list goes on). The unit is dirty and creepy and needs a good cleaning and new paint and fixtures. Overall very disappointing and a huge embarrassment to whoever owns the unit.

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Renee B - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Renee B
With friends

Baie lekker, orals net baie miere wat onderhou kan word.

Lekker vir kinders en baie om te doen. Huis is mooi en netjies. Lekker area.

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Very nice, just lots of ants everywhere that can be maintained.

Fun for kids and lots to do. House is nice and tidy. Nice area.

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Ricus V - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ricus V
With friends

Great stay with an amazing atmosphere.

The best place to stay to see animals walk past and to have a peaceful experience.

Magdeline M - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Magdeline M
With friends

Peaceful, beautiful, amazingly wonderful.

We arrive and the unit was neat and smelled and looked clean. We had to go for a sunset game drive and when we returned we where greeted by a herd of elephants right outside our door. Elephant Loge indeed. A little scary but amazing. The issue we had was quickly sorted by our amazing housekeeping manager and her staff. Beautiful place, hope to return soon but will definitely recommend.

Queen M - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Queen M
With friends

I did enjoy it very much, place is so nice.

I love to visit this place always as its so beautiful.

Marelise D - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marelise D
Family with young children

Goeie waarde vir geld.

Goeie ligging en waarde vir geld.

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Good value for money.

Good location and value for money.

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Khomotso B - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Khomotso B
Family with young children

It was so amazing.

My stay with family was super amazing and what I've enjoyed more was game driving with my family. I'm definitely going to revisit more and more.

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

Fantastic.

Enjoyed our stay. The ants are a huge problem in that unit.

Pieter S - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Pieter S
With friends

Netheid van die eenheid beslis 2 ster.

Sien sterre.

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Cleanliness of the unit definitely 2 star.

See stars.

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Esmarie S - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Esmarie S
Large group

Plek is vuil.

Die verblyf was nie sleg nie maar die beddegoed was net vuil, gordyne verskriklik vuil, toilet wat lek, ander toilet wat se bak gebreek is, baddens wat gevlek is, krane val af.

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Place is dirty.

The accommodation was not bad but the bedding was just dirty, curtains terribly dirty, toilet leaking, another toilet whose bowl was broken, bathtubs stained, taps falling off.

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Joeanne T - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Joeanne T
Family with teenagers

Die eenheid is baie verwaarloos

Ons was baie teleurgesteld in die eenheid. Die eenheid is baie verwaarloos. Daar word absoluut geen instandhouding gedoen nie. Die deur se slot is beskadig en sukkel jy om die deur oop te sluit. Die hout van die deure is deur termiete gevreet. Gordyne is baie vuil. Ligte hang van drade af en daar is nie ligskerms op sekere ligte nie. Die een badkamer se toiletbakdeksel is stukkend, jy kan jou hele hand daarin druk. Die ander badkamer se kraan loop die heeltyd en mens kry nie die kraan toe nie. Die toiletpapierhouer is los, die stortkoppe is walglik vuil. DStv-dekodeerder hang sommer net onder die TV - baie onnetjies. Die potte en panne is in 'n walglike toestand. In die boonste kamer was daar 'n vuil matras en laken wat in die hoek gestaan het. Ons sal nie weer in hierdie eenheid bly nie.

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The unit is very neglected

We were very disappointed in the unit. The unit is very neglected. There is absolutely no maintenance. The door's lock is damaged and you have difficulty unlocking the door. The wood of the doors was eaten away by termites. Curtains are very dirty. Lights hang from wires and there are no light shields on some lights. One bathroom's toilet bowl lid is broken, you can stick your whole hand in it. The other bathroom's faucet runs all the time and you can't close the faucet. The toilet paper holder is loose, the shower heads are disgustingly dirty. DStv decoder hangs just below the TV - very unsightly. The pots and pans are in a disgusting state. In the upper room there was a dirty mattress and sheet standing in the corner. We will not stay in this unit again.

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Hanti K - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Hanti K
With friends

Sal nie weer soontoe gaan nie.

Mabalingwe self het verskeie aktiwiteite wat aangenaam was, maar die eenheid self skiet ver tekort. Die kombuis is karig toegerus. Die potte en panne in gehawende toestand. Daar is een plastiekbak, kan nie eens twee slaaie maak nie. Geen lappie om rakke mee af te vee nie, slegs een vadoek vir hele naweek. Beddegoed boonste vertrek was vuil. Krane wat lek. Elektriese plug in kombuis het een van ons gaste geskok. Ligte wat nie werk nie. Die dak lek verskriklik in al die kamers. Geen mop of besem, jy moet vra vir iets. Daar is miere orals, jy kan niks neersit nie. Ek verstaan ons is in die bos, maar daar kan gerus insekbeheer rondom huise gedoen word.

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Will not go there again.

Mabalingwe itself has several activities which were enjoyable, but the unit itself falls far short. The kitchen is sparsely equipped. The pots and pans in battered condition. There is one plastic bowl, can't even make two salads. No cloth to wipe shelves with, only one dish towel for the whole weekend. Bedding upstairs room was dirty. Leaking faucets. Electric plug in kitchen shocked one of our guests. Lights that don't work. The roof leaks terribly in all the rooms. No mop or broom, you have to ask for something. There are ants everywhere, you can't put anything down. I understand we are in the woods, but insect control can be done around houses.

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Elaine D - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Elaine D
Family with young children

Deure is gebreek, dak lek, slotte van deure werk nie, een stort se knop was afgebreek dus kon nie gebruik. Teleurstellend.

Dis 'n teleurstellende vakansie. Die maintenance van die huis is skokkend. Deure gebreek, slotte stukkend, toilette hou aan loop. Warm en koue water krane is verkeerd gemerk dus verbrand jy jouself. Dak het gelek. Een knop van die stort was af dus kon nie gebruik nie. Een bad was vuil. Ek verstaan alle items word seker nie aan eienaars gemeld nie maar daar was net soveel goed verkeerd. Nadat ek dit aan die eienaar gemeld het, het sy dit aan bestuur gemeld maar het op geen stadium 'n verskoning gekry nie. Het regtig uit gesien om bietjie weg te kom en was geskok oor standaarde van akkommodasie.

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Doors are broken, roof leaks, door locks don't work, one shower knob was broken off so couldn't use it. Disappointing.

It's a disappointing holiday. The maintenance of the house is shocking. Doors broken, locks broken, toilets keep running. Hot and cold water taps are mislabeled so you burn yourself. Roof leaked. One knob of the shower was off so could not use. One bathtub was dirty. I understand that all items are probably not reported to owners but there were just so many things wrong. After I reported it to the owner, she reported it to management but at no point did she get an apology. Really looking forward to getting away for a bit and was shocked at standards of accommodation.

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Elize B - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Elize B
With friends

Dit was 'n absolute teleurstellende week. Die eenheid was glad nie op standaard nie. Sal nooit weer by Elephant Lodge bly nie. Ons gaan baie Mabalingwe toe en bly in Kubu en Itaga, maar het gedink Elephant Lodge vir kinders is 'n goeie ligging.

Die dak het gelek, die kinders moes onder op 'n matras by hulle ouers slaap. Die badkamer onder en die boonste badkamer se kraankoppe was af. Die matras van die een bed in die onderste kamer se vere het gevoel asof dit deur kom as jy op die bed lê. Die microgolf is geroes en ons kon dit nie gebruik het nie. Ligte in die kamer is onvolledig met net 'n draad wat hang. Die deure van die kamer na buite kon nie oopmaak nie. Ek het baie foto's geneem en gaan dit op Hello Peter en al wat 'n media platvorm is sit om mense te waarsku, moenie julle geld mors op hierdie verblyf nie. Ons was nie die enigste mense daar wat ongelukkig was met die verblyf nie. Baie mense het gekla en die slegste van alles is ons het dit gerapporteer aan Christa en daar is niks aan gedoen nie. Vir wat ons betaal het vir die eenheid is dit 'n skande dat so 'n plek uitverhuur word.

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It was an absolutely disappointing week. The unit was not up to standard at all. Will never stay at Elephant Lodge again. We go to Mabalingwe a lot and stay in Kubu and Itaga but thought Elephant Lodge for kids was a good location.

The roof leaked, the children had to sleep downstairs on a mattress with their parents. The downstairs bathroom and the upstairs bathroom faucets were off. The mattress of the one bed in the lower room's springs felt like they were coming through when you lay on the bed. The microwave is rusted and we could not use it. Lights in the room are incomplete with only a wire hanging. The doors of the room to the outside could not open. I took a lot of pictures and am going to put them on Hello Peter and all media platforms to warn people, don't waste your money on this accommodation. We were not the only people there who were unhappy with the stay. Many people complained and worst of all we reported it to Christa and nothing was done about it. For what we paid for the unit it is a shame that such a place is rented out.

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Janine J - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Janine J
With friends

Teleurstellend.

Die eenheid is baie vervalle. Kort deurhandvatsels, toiletbakke is gebreek. Wasbak in badkamer is geblok. Kort 'n gloeilamp in kamer. Gordyne, kussings en duvets moet vervang word. Daar was nie vars beddegoed opgesit. Prop in kombuis werk nie. Geen vatlappe of tafeldoek of plekmatjies. Kort skerp messe. Kort batterye vir afstandbeheer vir aircon. Voorste deur se slot is gebuig, maak moeilik oop.

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Disappointing.

The unit is very run down. Short door handles, toilet bowls are broken. Sink in bathroom is blocked. Lacks a light bulb in room. Curtains, pillows and duvets should be replaced. There was no fresh bedding. Plug in kitchen not working. No dishcloths or tablecloth or place mats. Short sharp knives. Short batteries for remote control for aircon. Front door lock is bent, hard to open.

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Francois P - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Francois P
With partner

Die park en geriewe is baie lekker en baie skoon maar die eenheid was teleurgesteld, daar is baie goed gebreek in die eenheid en baie goed kort om kos voor te berei. Die warm water was nie beskikbaar nie het lank gevat om warm water in die eenheid te kry dit was 'n koue naweek en die een aircon het glad nie gewerk nie.

Daar is nie vars handdoeke vir ons gegee nie.

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The park and facilities are very nice and very clean but the unit was disappointed, there are a lot of things broken in the unit and a lot of things missing to prepare food. The hot water was not available took a long time to get hot water in the unit it was a cold weekend and the one aircon did not work at all.

We were not given fresh towels.

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Mariska V - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mariska V
Family with teenagers

Magical!

We fell in love with Elephant Lodge on Mabalingwe. Food for the soul!

Christa L - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christa L
Family with teenagers

Heerlike wegbreek, rus vir jou siel.

Werklik 'n wegbreek waar mens heerlik kan rus en die natuur geniet. Olifante het paar 'n paar keer deur die kamp geloop - wat 'n belewenis! Daar is 'n paar goed wat reggemaak moet word in die eenheid, bv. krane wat lek en die kragpunte in die boonste kamer.

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Great getaway, rest for your soul.

Truly a getaway where you can relax and enjoy nature. Elephants walked through the camp a few times - what an experience! There are some things that need fixing in the unit, eg. leaking taps and the power points in the upper room.

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Queen M - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Queen M
With friends

It's nice, we did enjoy and it's clean.

Your place is so beautiful.

Jonathan R - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jonathan R
Family with young children

Sublime.

A wonderful, relaxing location! Bushpigs can get a bit much though (such inquisitive animals!)

Patricia H - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Patricia H
With partner

Beautiful place and very neat.

Quiet place to stay with your family, the environment is refreshing.

Anonymous Guest - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Comfortable place to visit.

The private boma offers a nice place to hang out around the barbecue fire. Unfortunately, it was raining when we were there and the roof over the porch does not offer enough shelter from the rain. The top floor's roof also leaked a bit.

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Marlise S - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Marlise S

Perfekte stil omgewing. Gasvry.

Mabalingwe se personeel was perfek. Ons was in Eagle geplaas. Badkamer en kombuisgereedskap was nie skoon. Krane werk nie reg. Eenheid se agent laks om beloftes na te kom.

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Perfect quiet environment. Hospitable.

Mabalingwe's staff were perfect. We were placed in Eagle. Bathroom and kitchen utensils were not clean. Faucets not working properly. Unit's agent is lax in fulfilling promises.

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Monique J - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Monique J
With friends

Amazing! Beste kwaliteit en waarde vir geld.

Ek kan Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge unit 154 aan enige iemand aanbeveel. Skoon wit beddegoed, ruim kamers, vriendelike werkers. Die huis het alles wat mens benodig. Die huis was goed toegerus. Die olifante het ons besoek reg voor Unit 154 Kremetart. Die boma was perfek vir 'n gesellige laataand braai. Die kinders het natuurlik die swembad, putt-putt baan vreeslik geniet. Daar is iets van alles om te doen, wildritte, restaurant en vele meer. Diens was baie goed.

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Amazing! Best quality and value for money.

I can recommend Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge unit 154 to anyone. Clean white bedding, spacious rooms, friendly workers. The house has everything one needs. The house was well equipped. The elephants visited us right in front of Unit 154 Kremetart. The boma was perfect for a cozy late night barbecue. The children of course really enjoyed the pool, putt-putt course. There is something of everything to do, game drives, restaurant and many more. Service was very good.

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Mmatebogo N - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mmatebogo N
Family with teenagers

Our stay was amazing!

The facility was very nice and we really enjoyed our stay. The house was equipped with everything we needed and even though there was a problem with ants, that was the only thing that bothered us. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone. Thank you Elephant Lodge!

Adriaan P - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Adriaan P
Family with teenagers

Wegbreek.

Met die aankoms by die instansie was ons baie opgewonde. 'n Mens word onverwags verras met van die diere wat nou en dan kom hallo sê. Die eenheid se instandhouding en netheid het hom so bietjie in die steek gelaat en kan aandag verdien.

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Break away

On arrival at the institution we were very excited. One is unexpectedly surprised by some of the animals that come to say hello every now and then. The unit's maintenance and cleanliness has let him down a bit and may deserve attention.

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Setumo M - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Setumo M
Family with young children

Nice place to visit again.

Wonderful place, animals roaming around.

Susan L - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Susan L

Relaxing, see kudus from the lounge.

The stay was relaxing, see kudus from the lounge, enjoy the game drives.

Adelaide G - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Adelaide G
Family with young children

Clean, but needs a lot of attention.

There were a few issues. Top room window latches broken, toilet leaking, bath shower hose not working, door latches broken. The microwave did not work and there was a shortage of pots.

Swannie S - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Swannie S
Family with young children

Lovely house, and great location, unfortunately not well maintained and clean.

It is very unfortunate as the house have so much potential. Unfortunately the cleaning lady also doesn't do a great job. But the stay overall was pleasant, and we will return.

Gerrit P - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Gerrit P
Family with young children

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Sal definitief weer daar bly.

Paar herstel werkies word deur die plek benodig. Nie om negatief te wees nie. Boonste stortkop was maar karig met die water. Kort 'n skoonmaak (Stortkop). Boonste badkamerdeur se slot is gebreek. Deur kon nie toe nie. Ligte uit in boonste kamer, maar dit het regtig nie gepla nie. Ons het die verblyf daar baie geniet.

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We had a very nice stay. Will definitely stay there again.

A few repairs are needed throughout the place. Not to be negative. Upper shower head was only scant with water. Needs a cleaning (Shower head). Upper bathroom door lock is broken. Door could not close. Lights out in upstairs room but really didn't bother. We really enjoyed the stay there.

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Abel P - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Abel P
Family with young children

Gerieflike plekkie in die bos met iets vir die hele gesin.

Goed geleë. Wonderlike omgewing. Eenheid het genoeg spasie en al die basiese dinge wat mens nodig het. Baie oulike boma. Diens is goed en vining om enige probleme uit te sorteer. Gaan regtig uit hul pad om dinge gemaklik te maak vir jou gesin. Plekkie het so paar klein maintenance goedjies wat kan verbeter en kort hier en daar 'n ekstra glas of lepel ensovoorts, maar niks wat mens nie kan uitsorteer nie.

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Comfortable little place in the woods with something for the whole family.

Well located. Wonderful environment. Unit has enough space and all the basics one needs. Very cute boma. Service is good and vining to sort out any problems. Really go out of their way to make things comfortable for your family. Plekkie has a few small maintenance things that could be improved and here and there needs an extra glass or spoon and so on, but nothing that you can't sort out.

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Elsie E - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Elsie E
Family with teenagers

Omgewingsvriendelike en rustige atmosfeer. Natuurskoon is pragtig en personeel ontvanklik!

Gelukkig is ons nie bederfde mense nie anders kon ons oor 'n paar goedjies gekla het wat Unit 154 aanbetref. Dit kort definitief 'n bietjie opknapwerk. Die linne was immers baie skoon! Andersins het ons regtig lekker gebly en gekuier om die kampvuur met die wilde diere wat kort-kort kom groet. Ons het baie lekker geëet by die restaurant met besonder vriendelike personeel. In ag geneem die huidige droogte was die wildritte die moeite werd. Oor die algemeen 'n baie aangename ondervinding by Mabalingwe! Was die Kaap nie so ver nie, sou ons weer wil gaan!

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Environmentally friendly and peaceful atmosphere. The scenery is beautiful and the staff receptive!

Fortunately, we are not spoiled people otherwise we could have complained about a few things regarding Unit 154. It definitely needs a bit of renovation. But the linen was very clean! Otherwise, we really enjoyed the campfire with the wild animals that came to greet us. We had a lovely meal at the restaurant with very friendly staff. Considering the current drought, the game drives were worth it. Overall a very enjoyable experience at Mabalingwe! If the Cape wasn't so far, we would like to go again!

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

Nice break away

Just renovate the kitchen facilities. eg cutlery and can opener

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Anonymous Guest - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Lots of potential if fully finished and finished.

Nice place, but a few things need attention. Electrical connections are not neat and/or completely safe. A few window trims incomplete. Curtain rails not completed, at least 2 faucets not functioning properly. The cable and light at the lapa need attention. No corkscrew or salad bowl..

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Nico D - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Nico D
Family with teenagers

Toestand van die eenheid was teleurstellend.

Ek sal definitief nie weer in die eenheid bly nie - banke was vuil, badkamerteëls stukkend, kombuislaaie stukkend, eetgerei en ander kombuisgoed baie basies, baie teleurstellend, toestand van eenheid nie duidelik op die foto's nie - sal dit nie aanbeveel nie.

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The condition of the unit was disappointing.

I will definitely not stay in this unit again - sofas were dirty, bathroom tiles broken, kitchen drawers broken, cutlery and other kitchenware very basic, very disappointing, condition of unit not clear on the pictures - I would not recommend.

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Mariette V - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Mariette V
Family with young children

Vuil en sonder elektrisiteit.

Ons het 2 uur ingeklok en sonder krag gesit na 6 uur die aand. Die plekkie was vreeslik vuil met kokkerotte, 'n sak sement wat in die kombuis rond gelê het en die boma was onbruikbaar met vuil rooster.

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Dirty and without electricity.

We clocked in for 2 hours and sat without power after 6 in the evening. The place was terribly dirty with cockroaches, a bag of cement lying around in the kitchen and the boma was unusable with a dirty grill.

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Tom L - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Tom L
With partner

Dit was vuil! Geyser gebreek. Miere. Geen toiletpapier.

Skoonmaakdiens is pateties. Besems en lappe is vieslik. Die plek was baie vuil. Linne was gevlek en vol vismotte. Vloere was vuil en miere was oral! Daar was geen krag met ons aankoms nie en toe ons die kragbord ontdek tussen blikkies en ander rommel moes ons self uitvind die geyser trip die krag. Die maintenance span gebel. Hulle het 2 ure later kom kyk en beloof om dit die volgende dag te kom reg maak. Eers donker Saterdagaand is die geyser reggemaak. Stort se drein verstop. Vadoeke ooglopend vuil. Oral spinnekoprakke. Op die stoep lê 'n vuil swart sak met sakkie sement. Dit was aaklig!

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It was dirty! Geyser broken. Ants. No toilet paper.

Cleaning service is pathetic. Brooms and rags are dirty. The place was very dirty. Linen was stained and full of fish moths. Floors were dirty and ants were everywhere! There was no power when we arrived and when we discovered the power board among cans and other rubbish we had to figure out for ourselves the geyser tripping the power. The maintenance team called. They came to check 2 hours later and promised to come and fix it the next day. The geyser was fixed only after dark on Saturday night. Clogged shower drain. Dishcloths obviously dirty. Spider cracks everywhere. On the porch lies a dirty black bag with a bag of cement. It was horrible!

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Esta D - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Esta D
Large group

Ons het baie lekker gebly en sal graag weer wil gaan!

Die lodge was baie skoon en netjies en ons het heerlik gebly! Die diere het gereeld verby die lodge geloop en ons dogtertjie het ons gereeld geroep as hulle verbykom. Ons sal dit vir seker aanbeveel vir mense wat hou van die bosveld en natuur. Dit is stil en rustig en 'n wonderlike wegbreek gewees.

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We stayed very nice and would love to go again!

The lodge was very clean and tidy and we had a lovely stay! The animals regularly walked past the lodge and our little girl called us regularly when they passed. We will certainly recommend it for people who love the bush and nature. It is quiet and peaceful and a wonderful getaway.

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Bobbie O - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bobbie O
With friends

Vreeslik lekker gekuier en veilig gevoel.

Die plekkie kan ek met lof aan enigiemand voorstel. Baie lekker gebly en die diere het vir ons elke dag kom hallo sê.

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Had a great time and felt safe.

I can highly recommend the place to anyone. We had a great stay and the animals came to say hello to us every day.

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Johan E - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Johan E
With friends

Pragtige plek met baie om te doen.

Baie lekker gebly met alles wat mens nodig het, sonder om te kritiseer glo ek daar moet aandag gegee word aan die storte dit was geblok en stort koppe het aandag nodig.

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Beautiful place with lots to do.

Very nice stay with everything you need, without criticizing I believe attention should be paid to the showers they were blocked and shower heads need attention.

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Dirk Cornelius L - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dirk Cornelius L
With partner

Als wat jy nodig het vir 'n vinnige wegbreek.

Lekker sentraal geleë in die reservaat. Baie privaatheid en daardie innie bos gevoel.

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All you need for a quick getaway.

Nice central location in the reserve. Lots of privacy and that innie bush feeling.

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Ralph L - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Ralph L
Family with young children

Verblyf was baie aangenaam en lekker rustig!

Dreine was verstop (hulle het probeer oopmaak sonder sukses - nie regte toerusting of benul nie). Geen warm water nie (uitlaatpyp by geyser gebreek en dan draai hulle hom toe). Braaiplek moes ek vee en moes op bakstene braai! Hierdie was slegte advertensie vir my Duitse toeriste wat by ons gekuier het!

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Stay was very pleasant and nice and quiet!

Drains were clogged (they tried to open with no success - not real equipment or clue). No hot water (outlet pipe at geyser broken and then they turn it off). I had to sweep the barbecue area and had to barbecue on bricks! This was bad advertising for my German tourists visiting us!

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Andre S - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Andre S
With friends

Dit was 'n wonderlike naweek en pragtige plek.

Dit is 'n wonderlik plek om te gaan afpak. Natuur is pragtig.

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It was a great weekend and beautiful place.

It's a great place to unpack. Nature is beautiful.

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Laura N - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Laura N
Family with young children

Lovey place but needs serious maintenance.

Lovely unit in great setting with some great interactions with big and small game. However, there is a list of things that need to be done to take this unit from okay to great. It wasn't clean and bathrooms had rings around the basins, spider webs that seem to have been there for years as well. Ants everywhere and in the kitchen cupboards. Almost all the lights don't work. The showers are blocked and upstairs tap broken and no water pressure or cold water upstairs particularly. Kitchen cupboard door hanging off and for a 6 sleeper there were only 5 plates and 2 wine glasses. Also no corkscrew or salad or chip bowls of any description and the frying pan was rusted badly. Doors are also difficult to open and close. These are all things that are easily fixed before charging people money to stay.

Nontlanhla N - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Nontlanhla N
With friends

I loved it.

I loved the place, it was nice. The only problem I had was there were a lot of frogs in the unit, especially in the kitchen.

De Wet C - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
De Wet C
Family with young children

Teleurgesteld.

Oond nie in werkende toestand. Wurms in toilet gevind. TV in slaapkamer nie in werkende toestand. Vuil lakens op bed gevind.

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Disappointed.

The oven didn't work. We found worms in the toilet. The TV in the bedroom also didn't work. The sheets on the bed were dirty.

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Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 254 Kremetart 's response

Goeie dag De Wet

Ek is jammer vir die misverstand, daar word wel geadverteerd dat daar DSTV in die eenheid is, die sitkamer se DSTV het wel gewerk tydens julle besoek, ongelukkig het slegs een slaapkamer se DSTV die gewerk nie. Ek is nie bewus van die vuil lakens nie. Die oond is wel in 'n werkende toestand, die skakelaar, knop het dus net vasgehak as mens hom moes draai.
Dus vra ek onverskoning vir die ongerief, al die punte van ontevredenheid is herstel.

Dit is vir ons eerste prioriteit om ons gaste tevrede te stel, dus indien daar enige probleem mag opduik, kontak my gerus en daar sal dadelik aandag daaraan gegee word.

Daar is 'n bestuurspan wat bereid is om enige gas se behoeftes te probeer vul.

Baie dankie
Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 154 Kremetart
Monique


Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge Unit 254 Kremetart
Jan Harm P - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Jan Harm P

Bietjie teleurgesteld.

Het regtig groot verwagtinge gehad van die plek aangesien ek R2000 'n nag betaal het. Regtig 'n baie mooi plek, maar daar is net te veel wat verkeerd geloop het. Braailig nie gewerk nie. Chalet het nie warmwater gehad nie. Yskas sukkel om koud te word. Stoof word nie warm nie. Die Chalet het sleg geruik na die nuwe gordyne wat hulle ingesit het. Ek moet bysê dat ons agent was baie hulpvaardig was en die eerste paar probleme uitgesorteer, maar was nog steeds frustrerend dat niks gewerk het soos dit moes nie. Sal vir seker weer Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge toe gaan maar net nie by 154 Kremetart nie.

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A bit disappointed.

Had really high expectations of the place as I paid R2000 a night. Really a very nice place, but there is just too much that went wrong. Braai light not working. Chalet did not have hot water. Refrigerator has trouble getting cold. Stove does not heat up. The Chalet smelled bad after the new curtains they put in. I have to add that our agent was very helpful and sorted out the first few problems, but it was still frustrating that nothing was working as it should. Will definitely go to Mabalingwe Elephant Lodge again but just not at 154 Kremetart.

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Hanke V - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hanke V
Large group

Fantasties.

Fantastiese ruim eenheid, great dat elke kamer sy eie volledige badkamer het. Privaat boma is awesome. Enigste negatief in Desember hitte sou 'n aircon 'n groot plus gewees het. Ons het verskriklik warm gekry.

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Fantastic.

Fantastic spacious unit, great that each room has its own full bathroom. Private boma is awesome. Only negative in December heat an aircon would have been a big plus. We got terribly hot.

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

Neat and well located.

Well maintained environment.

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Petro M - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Petro M
With friends

'n Uitstekende plek om saam met vriende of volwasse kinders te kuier.

Ons was 'n gesin met volwasse kinders wat saam gekuier het. Die eenheid het 'n bietjie onderhoud nodig (soos bv. storte was verstop), maar die eenheid is so goed ingerig met 3 badkamers dat 'n mens steeds goed reggekom het. Kamers heerlik privaat en kuier-areas baie gesellig. Eenheid gerieflik geleë op oord en stapafstand van swembad en kiosk. Privaat boma-area sorg vir heerlike laataandkuiers om die vuur. Sal vir seker weer graag teruggaan.

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An excellent place to visit with friends or adult children.

We were a family with grown children visiting together. The unit needs some maintenance (eg showers were clogged), but the unit is so well appointed with 3 bathrooms that one still got by just fine. Rooms delightfully private and visiting areas very cozy. Unit conveniently located on resort and within walking distance of pool and kiosk. Private boma area makes for lovely late night snuggles around the fire. Would love to go back again for sure.

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  • Capacity: 6 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 11:00
  • Address: Off the R516, Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, Bela-Bela, 0480, Limpopo
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