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Mahala View Lodge

Self Catering

Review Summary

4 out of 5from 75 reviews for Mahala View Lodge
Cleanliness
3.9/5
Service
4.1/5
Location
4.3/5
Safety
4.2/5
Value for money
3.8/5
Debbie N - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Debbie N
With friends

Asemrowend, netjies, skoon, gasvry, waarde vir geld.

Die naweek by Mahala View was onvergeetlik en onbeskryflik lekker. Die kamers is baie goed ingerig met alles wat mens nodig mag kry. Die leeus en hiëna's wat die heelnag 'gesels' is ekstra spesiaal.

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Breathtaking, neat, clean, hospitable, value for money.

The weekend at Mahala View was unforgettable and indescribably enjoyable. The rooms are very well furnished with everything one might need. The lions and hyenas that 'chat' all night are extra special.

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Margo M - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Margo M
With partner

Mooi view, bosveld en rustig.

Baie lekker! Die span is ongelooflik en gewillig om te help!

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Nice view, woodland and quiet.

Very nice! The team is amazing and willing to help!

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Marisca V - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marisca V
Family with teenagers

Asemrowende belewenis.

Dit is definitief die moeite werd. Die werkers daar is baie behulpsaam en baie vriendelik. Die diens is fantasties en die uitsig is verskriklik mooi. Mahala View gaan ons definitief weer sien.

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Breathtaking experience.

It is definitely worth it. The workers there are very helpful and very friendly. The service is fantastic and the view is incredibly beautiful. Mahala View will definitely see us again.

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Mahala View Lodge 's response

Beste Marisca,

Ons is baie bly om te hoor julle het dit so baie geniet en sien uit om julle weer te verwelkom by ons.

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Valerie N - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Valerie N
With partner

Ontspannend naby aan natuur.

Dit was lekker om in die bos te wees en hoef nie ver te ry nie. Baie mooi uitsig gehad.

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Relaxing close to nature.

It was nice to be in the woods and not have to drive far. Had a very nice view.

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Dankie Valerie

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Elizabeth M - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elizabeth M
Individual traveller

Peaceful.

It is a wonderful idyllic setting. I went to find a peaceful place for a small retreat and to meditate, and it was perfect. Thank you.

Mahala View Lodge 's response

Dear Elizabeth,

We are happy to hear you had a peaceful weekend and hope to see you soon for your next retreat. Thank you!

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Natasha P - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Natasha P
With friends

The best bush weekend getaway.

Absolutely amazing service and location. We could hear the lions from our room. Most beautiful view of the sunset and sunrise. The staff made sure we were good the whole weekend. So clean and spacious as well. Perfect bush escape!

Mahala View Lodge 's response

Thank you so much!

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

Lekker, rustig, pragtige uitsig, brulle die leeus, laggende hiënas en jakkalse.

Tanz en haar span het ons op die hande gedra. Gasvry en vriendelik. Help met die geringste dinge. Dra hout en ys aan na jou toe. Trek nuwe duvetoortreksels in die aand oor, na 'n been seer gekry het en dit met bloed bevlek het.

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Nice, peaceful, beautiful view, roaring lions, laughing hyenas and jackals.

Tanz and her team carried us on their hands. Hospitable and friendly. Help with the smallest things. Carry wood and ice towards you. Put on new duvet covers in the evening, after hurting a leg and staining it with blood.

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Dankie Elvereen, ons is bly julle het die naweek by ons geniet.

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Stefanie M - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stefanie M
With partner

Die stilte was vir ons heerlik. Oase in die bos. Mooiste sonsondergang. Sal dit vir.

Pragtige akkommodasie. Skoon, baie netjies. Die stilte en uitsig verkwik jou siel. Tanya se kommunikasie deurentyd was ongelooflik. Lekker uitgerus.

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The silence was delicious for us. Oasis in the woods. Most beautiful sunset. Will it for.

Beautiful accommodation. Clean, very neat. The silence and view invigorates your soul. Tanya's communication throughout was amazing. Well rested.

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Wico S - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wico S
With partner

Perfek.

Ons verblyf by Mahala View Lodge was baie lekker, ons het goed gerus en kon die natuur net inneem.

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Perfect.

Our stay at Mahala View Lodge was very nice, we rested well and could just take in nature.

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Dankie Wico! Bly om te hoor julle kon rus en die natuur geluide geniet.

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Wayne V - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wayne V
With partner

Amazing and awesome.

Our stay at Mahala View Lodge was awesome, with an amazing view. It was so quiet that you could hear everything. It was amazing to hear the lions and hyenas.

Mahala View Lodge 's response

Thank you Wayne for your feedback, we are happy to hear you had a great stay with us.

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Chris B - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris B
With partner

A gem in the bush.

The place is a little gem and the owners are excellent. The place is clean and best of all, the sound of lions nearby at night and early mornings was such a treat.

Mahala View Lodge 's response

Dear Chris,

Thank you for spending your weekend away at Mahala View Lodge. We are happy to hear you had a great weekend and hope to see you again soon.

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Lelanie G - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lelanie G
With partner

Baie stil en rustig.

Baie vriendelike personeel en behulpsaam.

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Very quiet and peaceful.

Very friendly staff and helpful.

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Baie dankie, Lelanie!

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Carmen H - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Carmen H
Family with teenagers

Very peaceful and quiet.

Very peaceful and quiet - staff very friendly and helpful. Could hear the lions and hyenas from the Sanctuary close by (which we went to and was amazing). Was just disappointed that the pictures of the accommodation near the fence line painted a different setup in our minds.

Riaan N - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Riaan N
With partner

Ongelooflike atmosfeer.

Ons het onlangs die voorreg gehad om by Mahala View Lodge te bly, en dit was regtig ’n onvergeetlike ervaring. Van die oomblik wat ons aangekom het, het Tanaya alles moontlik gedoen om ons verblyf gemaklik en aangenaam te maak. Hul hartlike gasvryheid en vriendelike diens het ons dadelik tuis laat voel. Een van die hoogtepunte van ons verblyf was die pragtige uitsig vanaf die houtdek van Lions View 1. Met die rustige landskap in die agtergrond, was dit die perfekte plek om te ontspan en die natuurskoon te geniet. Of dit nou was om soggens rustig aan ’n koppie koffie te teug of om te ontspan terwyl die son sak, die dek het ’n ongelooflike atmosfeer geskep. Mahala View is die ideale wegbreekplek vir enigiemand wat uitstekende diens en asemrowende uitsigte wil geniet. Ons kan nie wag om weer te kom kuier nie!

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Incredible atmosphere.

We recently had the privilege of staying at Mahala View Lodge, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, Tanaya did everything possible to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Their warm hospitality and friendly service made us feel right at home. One of the highlights of our stay was the beautiful view from the wooden deck of Lions View 1. With the peaceful landscape in the background, it was the perfect place to relax and enjoy the scenery. Whether it was sipping a cup of coffee in the morning or relaxing while the sun set, the deck created an incredible atmosphere. Mahala View is the ideal getaway for anyone who wants to enjoy excellent service and breathtaking views. We can't wait to visit again!

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Yolandi M - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Yolandi M
With partner

Mooiste uitkyk oor die bos.

Baie rustig en lekker gekuier - niks "fancy" nie maar alles wat jy nodig het vir 'n bos wegbreek van die geraas af! Leeus van naby geleë plaas was mooi om na te luister.

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Most beautiful view over the forest.

Very peaceful and nice visit - nothing "fancy" but everything you need for a forest break away from the noise! Lions from a nearby farm were beautiful to listen to.

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Heidi G - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Heidi G
With partner

Ongelooflike siels kos in die natuur - met mooi uitsig en uitstekende verblyf.

N ongelooflike lekker naweek waar jou siel gevoed word. Net die stilte en mooi van die natuur. Ongelooflike vriendelike personeel. Skoon en netjiese verblyf. Sal beslis terug gaan!

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Incredible souls eat in nature - with beautiful views and excellent accommodation.

An incredibly nice weekend where your soul is fed. Just the silence and beauty of nature. Incredibly friendly staff. Clean and tidy accommodation. Will definitely go back!

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Dankie, Heidi. Ons is baie bly dat julle jou naweek geniet het.

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Gesie V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gesie V
With partner

Saligheid vir die siel.

Lekker rustig, vriendelike diens en jy hoor die leeus in die aand. Wat 'n belewenis! Kan regtig die plek aanbeveel vir diegene wat rustigheid en natuur waardeer.

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Bliss for the soul.

Nice and quiet, friendly service and you hear the lions in the evening. What an experience! Can really recommend the place to those who appreciate tranquility and nature.

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Mahala View Lodge 's response

Beste Gesie. Baie dankie vir jou terugvoer. Ons sien uit om julle weer te verwelkom.

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Tina B - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tina B
With partner

Rustig, netjies.

Personeel is behulpsaam en vriendelik. Die verblyf by Mahala View Lodge is baie netjies. Die atmosfeer is rustig en die uitsig oor die natuur is pragtig. Daar is selfs brullende leeus en hiënas in die agtergrond.

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Quiet, neat.

Staff are helpful and friendly. The accommodation at Mahala View Lodge is very neat. The atmosphere is peaceful and the view of nature is beautiful. There are even roaring lions and hyenas in the background.

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Dankie Tina, ons is bly om tehoor jy het you Verjaarsdag naweek geniet.

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Natasja L - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Natasja L
With partner

Rustige.

Personeel is baie vriendelik en baie behulpsaam gewees.

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Peaceful.

Staff were very friendly and very helpful.

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Baie Dankie Natasja vir jou terugvoer

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Sharon W - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sharon W
With partner

Dankie aan almal by Mahala View. Ons het 'n amazing naweek geniet, julle is awesome.

Enigste ding wat ongemaklik was, is die trappe. Andersins was dit.

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Thanks to everyone at Mahala View. We enjoyed an amazing weekend, you guys are awesome.

Only thing that was uncomfortable is the stairs. Otherwise it was.

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Daneel S - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daneel S
With partner

Rustigheid vir die siel. Alles wat jy nodig het in een plek.

Absoluut niks te kortgekom nie, behalwe 'n langer tydperk om daar te kon bly. Kort wegbreek wat nodig was en dit was presies wat 'n mens nodig het. Stilte, rus en vrede.

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Tranquility for the soul. Everything you need in one place.

Absolutely nothing short of anything, except a longer period of time to be able to stay there. Short break that was needed and it was exactly what one needed. Silence, peace and quiet.

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Dankie Daneel vir jou terugvoer, ons waardeer die terugvoer en sien uit om julle weer te verwelkom by Mahala View Lodge.

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Len S - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Len S
With partner

Rustig, netjies en 'n perfekte wegbreek vir herlaai.

Die perfekte plek vir 'n wegbreek en om te herlaai. Skoon, netjies en 'n asemrowende mooi uitsig. Sal beslis aanbeveel.

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Quiet, tidy and a perfect getaway to recharge.

The perfect place for a break and to recharge. Clean, tidy and a breathtakingly beautiful view. Would definitely recommend.

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Dankie Len, ons waardeer die terugvoering. Ons is bly julle het die geniet en hoop ons sien julle weer binnekort om in ons Kings View Chalets te bly.

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Nadia C - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nadia C
With partner

Absolutely breathtaking views and tranquility.

The views from Mahala View Lodge were out of this world when it came to sunsets. The cool breeze in the afternoon as you sit by your braai, listening to the sounds of birds chirping and lions from the Sanctuary nearby, is perfect. It's a hidden little gem for couples who want to escape the rush of life and appreciate the peace of nature without any distractions. The rock pool was also stunning, and the aesthetic was pleasing to the eye as well. The hosts and staff were friendly and checked in every morning to make sure you're happy. I will definitely be returning soon! Thank you Mahala View Lodge for an unforgettable weekend.

Mahala View Lodge 's response

Thank you Nadia, we glad you had a great weekend with us

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Sonja B - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sonja B
With partner

Ons het die omgewing, mooi chalet en vriendelike personeel baie geniet en waardeer.

Die gasvrou was baie hulpvaardig en die naggeluide! Mooiste uitsig, ons het heerlik gekuier en ontspan.

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We really enjoyed and appreciated the environment, beautiful chalet and friendly staff.

The hostess was very helpful and the night sounds! Most beautiful view, we had a great time and relaxed.

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Mahala View Lodge 's response

Dankie vir die terugvoering Sonja. Ons is baie bly om te hoor julle kon ontspan en het die geniet.

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Sabrina G - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sabrina G
With partner

Beautiful stay.

Lovely and clean chalets with stunning views over the reserve. Tanya was a lovely and accommodating host as well. Ensure you bring your own tea and coffee as this is not included in the chalet. Will visit again.

Mahala View Lodge 's response

Thank you, Sabrina, for your feedback, we look forward to welcoming you again soon.

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Jenny V - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jenny V
With partner

Warm welcome by owner Tanya and staff, very quiet, just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the city, hearing lions, hyenas and jackal at night.

We enjoyed a week away from everything busy, loadshedding is a problem - bring enough solar lights, a camping gas stove and a fridge/freezer running on gas or battery, owners are upgrading the chalets however we found the rustic environment very relaxing, braai facilities cleaned every day, owner and staff very helpful and friendly, a game drive to the Lion and Cheetah Sanctuary is a must, an OK shop and Liquor is situated approximately 10 km from Mahala, stock most items and is reasonable, tar road in excellent condition and gravel road is maintained, relaxing on the deck is a must especially at night. Bed was firm and bedding was in excellent condition, Mahala provides bath towels, toilet paper, dish drying towels, dishwashing towels, dishwashing soap. Currently busy with upgrading, however, did not interfere with our stay at all. Will definitely visit again.

Mahala View Lodge 's response

Thank you for your feedback Jenny.

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Janice Q - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Janice Q
With friends

Nice and relaxing.

Quiet and pleasant place for a holiday. Clean and well kept. Friendly and efficient staff.

Adriaan C - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Adriaan C
With partner

Slegs 2 aande gebly vir familiebyeenkoms naby.

Die yskas en proppe het nie gewerk toe ons aankom nie. Die hond storm in en spring op die beddens. Die kat pla en die deur moet heeltyd toegehou word omdat die kat oral spring. Ons het al in gastehuise met baie laer pryse gebly wat baie netjieser is. Geen koffie of suiker uitgesit nie. Die uitsig is egter uitstekend van daarbo af. Die lodges is ooglopend al effe oud en baie "rustic".

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Only stayed 2 nights for family gathering nearby.

The fridge and plugs were not working when we arrived. The dog rushes in and jumps on the beds. The cat bothers and the door has to be closed all the time because the cat jumps everywhere. We have stayed in guesthouses with much lower prices that are much neater. No coffee or sugar put out. However, the view is excellent from up there. The lodges are obviously quite old and very "rustic".

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Ansie B - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ansie B

Net wat ons verwag het.

Wow, dit was presies soos dit beskryf is. Lekker rustig met net die dieregeluide om jou. Die plekkie was baie skoon en netjies, met alles wat jy nodig het. Ontvangs was baie vriendelik en het inligting oor die omgewing gegee. Die werker is net so vriendelik. Die "Rock Pool" is stunning en die skadunet bo oor is 'n bonus. Ek kan dit gerus aanbeveel as jy van die bos hou en net rustig wil wees.

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Just what we expected.

Wow, it was exactly as described. Nice and quiet with only the animal sounds around you. The place was very clean and tidy, with everything you need. Reception was very friendly and gave information about the area. The worker is just so friendly. The "Rock Pool" is stunning and the shade net over the ear is a bonus. I can easily recommend it if you like the forest and just want to be quiet.

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Mahala View Lodge 's response

Baie dankie Ansie, ons sien uit om julle weer te verwelkom.

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Mel J - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mel J

Absolutely amazing.

Very pleasant, clean, staff extremely helpful. Listen to the call of the lions, jackal and hyenas at night. Spectacular views. Great hiking trails. A must.

Mahala View Lodge 's response

Dear Mel,

Thank you, it was a pleasure having you all over the weekend.
We look forward to welcoming you again.

Regards,
Mahala View

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Anél P - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anél P
Individual traveller

Beste plek om beter te voel.

Die plek laat jou van minuut een af wonderlik voel. Baie stil en jy kan net gesond word van wat ook al pla. Stap is ongelooflik en veilig.

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Best place to feel better.

The place makes you feel great from minute one. Very quiet and you can just heal from whatever is bothering you. Walking is amazing and safe.

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Ek is bly jy het lekker ontspan.

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Marizelle O - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marizelle O
With partner

Baie rustig.

Jy hoor die leeus reg deur die nag. Dis bosveld. Is mal oor die bos-shower.

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Very calm.

You hear the lions right through the night. It's woodland. Love the bush shower.

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Ek is bly julle lekker gerus.

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Reinier V - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Reinier V
With partner

Lekker rustig!

Dit was 'n lekker rustige naweek met die klank van leeus, hiënas en jakkalse in die verte. Swembadarea is baie mooi, naweek was net lekker koud. Sal dit aanbeveel vir mense wat net wil rus.

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Nice and quiet!

It was a nice peaceful weekend with the sound of lions, hyenas and foxes in the distance. Swimming pool area is very nice, weekend was just nice and cold. Would recommend for people who just want to rest.

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Dee H - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Dee H
With partner

Great.

Very friendly manager.

Dawid M - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Dawid M
Individual traveller

Rustig as mens wil wegbreek van luukshede.

Het reeds weer geboek. Primitief met nodigste, as wil kamp-atmosfeer hê is dit perfek. Kan kyk na deur wat nie kan sluit. Gordyne en mat baie vuil, kan upgrade. Beligting by braai-area onvoldoende. Kussings vir stoele by buite-areas sal 'n bonus wees. Lekker plekkie saam troeteldiere. Bly ek kon myne saamneem. Lekker kort afstand van stad se lawaai en gejaag.

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Peaceful if you want to get away from luxuries.

Already booked again. Primitive with essentials, if you want a camp atmosphere it's perfect. Can look at door that can't lock. Curtains and carpet very dirty, can upgrade. Lighting at braai area insufficient. Cushions for chairs at outdoor areas would be a bonus. Nice place with pets. Glad I could take mine with me. Nice short distance from city noise and rush.

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Erica B - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Erica B

Very relaxing.

Nice and peaceful with a lovely view.

David V - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
David V
With partner

Vriendelike en hulpvaardige ontvangs.

Ons was in die King's View berghutte. Die toegangspad na die hutte is nie regtig bedoel vir 'n 2X4 of gewone sedan nie. Die trappe in die hut is vir ouer mense nie gemaklik nie. Instandhouding verdien aandag, veral die meublement. Wildritte met eie voertuig word nie toegelaat nie. Die staproete is 'n aangename ervaring. Aanwysings is duidelik.

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Friendly and helpful reception.

We were in the King's View mountain cabins. The access road to the cabins is not really meant for a 2X4 or regular sedan. The stairs in the cabin are not comfortable for older people. Maintenance deserves attention, especially the furniture. Game drives with your own vehicle are not permitted. The hiking trail is a pleasant experience. Directions are clear.

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Beste David,

Ons het die lodge 'n paar maande oor gevat en het onlangs nuwe beddens ingesit en het begin met die meubel elemente.

Ons het pragtige stap en fiets roetes in die area. Wildsritte kan ook gereel word met die veldwagters in die omgewing of in Dinokeng. Daar is ook 'n wildrit in Dinokeng waar 'n mens mag met sy eie voertui rond ry, net ongelukkig nie in die bewarea spesifiek nie.

Ons waardeer u terugvoer,

Mooi Dag verder.

Groete,
Mahala View

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Marlieze M - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Marlieze M
With friends

Verlate Plek

Verlate. Stof en baie ou spinnerakke. Geen belangstelling van eienaar/bestuurder. Geen werker/bestuurder in sig.

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Abandoned Place

Desolate. Dust and very old cobwebs. No interest from owner/manager. No worker/manager in sight.

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Chantel S - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantel S
With partner

Excellent

Views were phenomenal. And the dogs that visit you, make it feel like home.

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Thanks for the feedback!!

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Elvereen S - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elvereen S
With partner

Fantasties, rus en vrede, uitsig, vriendelik, wildtuin-atmosfeer.

Die leeus brul, die hiëna lag en die jakkalse roep. Die uitsig is perfek, as jy van rustig en rustic hou met die nodige luxuries, is dit die plek vir jou. Die personeel is loshande die gaafste mense en ons bedank hulle uit ons harte vir alles. Dis so lekker naby, maar tog voel dit of jy in KNP sit. Sal vir seker weer teruggaan daarheen. Die ontmoeting met die rooikat was so spesiaal en so ook al die ander diere, die poue, ganse, hasies, njala ens. Ek kan aanhou, die lys stop nie. Dit is so naby aan God en so rustig.

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Fantastic, peace and quiet, view, friendly, game park atmosphere.

The lions roar, the hyenas laugh and the jackals call. The view is perfect, if you like quiet and rustic with the necessary luxuries, this is the place for you. The staff are hands down the nicest people and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts for everything. It's so nice and close, yet it feels like you're sitting in KNP. Will definitely go back there again. The meeting with the red cat was so special and so were all the other animals, the peacocks, geese, bunnies, nyala etc. I can go on, the list doesn't stop. It is so close to God and so peaceful.

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Baie dankie vir die positiewe terugvoer oor ons stukkie Hemel in die bos - bly julle het julle wegbreek geniet en hoop om vinnig weer te sien!

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Rickus V - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rickus V
With partner

Sien sterre.

Sal graag weer 'n besoek aan hul gee. Baie geniet. Vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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See stars.

Would love to visit them again. Enjoyed a lot. Friendly and helpful.

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

Was heerlik, maar pad se kondisie moet verbeter en kode om in en uit te gaan regstel.

Sal beter wees na alles herstel is by Mahala View. Kan ook trappe verbeter, was ongemaklik en kan 'n kombuis onder sit ook en groter diepvries.

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Was great, but road condition needs to improve and code to get in and out needs to be fixed.

Will be better after everything is repaired at Mahala View. Can also improve stairs, was uncomfortable and can put a kitchen underneath as well and bigger freezer.

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Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Nuwe kode sisteem is implementeer wat in en uitgaan vergemaklik. Die pad na die lodge is ongelukkig buite ons beheer, maar word gereeld geskraap. Ek sal kyk na aanbevelings en sien wat verbeter kan word.

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Claire B - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Claire B

Lekker gekuier.

Die eenhede en die oord kort bietjie aandag, verder het ons baie lekker gekuier. Die opsigters is fantastiese mense, sal graag weer Mahala View besoek. Ligging is perfek.

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Have a nice time.

The units and the resort need some attention, otherwise we had a great time. The caretakers are fantastic people, would love to visit Mahala View again. Location is perfect.

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Lorraine H - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Lorraine H
Family with teenagers

Rustig!

Heerlike wegbreek uit die stad, vriendelike bestuur. Ons sal graag weer wil gaan, skoon swembad, lieflike braai-areas.

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Restful!

Great break from the city, friendly management. We would love to go again, clean pool, lovely braai areas.

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Baie dankie vir die positiewe terugvoer.

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Elzette P - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elzette P
Family with teenagers

Baie lekker in die bos.

Wolk van muskiete in boonste slaapkamer, omdat dak en muur nie geseël is nie. Baie onaangenaam. Jammer dit is nie binne Dinokeng geleë nie, maar dit was lekker om die lodge vir onsself te hê. Het die bos om ons baie geniet. Poue se lawaai in die nag het gepla en afbreek gedoen aan die naggeluide wat ons nie kon hoor nie.

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Very nice in the forest.

Cloud of mosquitoes in upstairs bedroom, because roof and wall are not sealed. Very unpleasant. Sorry it's not located within Dinokeng, but it was nice to have the lodge to ourselves. Really enjoyed the forest around us. Peacocks' noise in the night disturbed and interrupted the night sounds that we could not hear.

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Francois B - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Francois B
Family with teenagers

Heerlik rustig

Daar kan verbeter word aan kombuis se toebehore. Vleisbak, slaaibak en ’n skerp mes. Die wasbak is baie klein en daar is geen droograk nie. Die kussings kan opgeknap word.

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Wonderfully peaceful

Kitchen accessories can be improved. Meat bowl, salad bowl and a sharp knife. The sink is very small and there is no drying rack. The cushions can be refurbished.

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Linda J - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Linda J
With partner

Dit was lekker.

Die foto's en beskrywing het baie great geklink en dit is nogal 'n teleurstelling fisies by die hutte. Die swembad is ver en hulle moet noem dat die spasie knap is.

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It was nice.

The photos and description sounded great and it is quite a disappointment physically with the cabins. The pool is far and they should mention that the space is nice.

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

Ons is maklike mense maar was nie tevrede met hierdie bespreking nie.

Dit is gerieflik naby aan Dinokeng. Daar is nie veel om te doen op die perseel self nie veral met 2 jong seuns. Dit sal beter geskik wees vir mense wat 'n groep bespreek en wil 'n partytjie hou aangesien die kuierarea baie mooi is (swembad, kroeg ens). Die beddens was ongelukkig van die ongemaklikste wat ek nog beleef het, die dubbelbeddens moes lankal vervang geword het aangesien die vere (springs) deur die matras gedruk het. Die storte was ook verskriklik ongemaklik. My man is 2m lank en ek 1. 68m, ek moes afbuk om my hare af te spoel, so vir my man was dit regtig ongemaklik. Ek sou eerder 'n paar rand ekstra spandeer en eerder binne in Dinokeng bly volgende keer.

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We are easy going people but were not happy with this booking.

It is conveniently close to Dinokeng. There is not much to do on the premises itself especially with 2 young boys. It would be better suited for people who book a group and want to have a party as the hangout area is very nice (pool, bar etc). The beds were unfortunately some of the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced, the double beds should have been replaced a long time ago as the springs pushed through the mattress. The showers were also terribly uncomfortable. My husband is 2m tall and I'm 1.68m, I had to bend down to rinse my hair, so for my husband it was really uncomfortable. I would rather spend a few rand extra and stay in Dinokeng instead next time.

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

Lovely area but definitely not the best facilities.

My friend booked the accommodation first and I did a few minutes after her (so 2nd out of 3). When we arrived I got the chalet at the back with hardly any view. There is no mention if its self catering but there isn't anywhere to eat for kms. So one would assume the accommodation would have facilities to keep food and drink since it has a braai area and disappointing cooking facilities. Luckily my friend had a fridge in her chalet but I had a little bar fridge where I could fit 6 cans next to each other. My son had to sleep in my bed as the roof was falling onto this bed. My chalet was also much smaller than the other 2 yet I paid the same price. A cupboard would also have been a nice touch.

Lané S - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Lané S
Family with young children

Swak.

Ons het in Lion Den-eenhede geslaap. Was baie vuil en vol spinnerakke en gemufte stortmure en dakke. Gelyk of die huisies maande lank toegestaan het. Glad nie kindervriendlik nie. Ons was 'n groep mense en die kuierarea was ook baie vuil. Stoele was gebreek en kussings was baie vuil. Al wat okay was, was die leeus se gebrul in die aande.

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Weak.

We slept in Lion Den units. Was very dirty and full of cobwebs and moldy shower walls and roofs. Looks like the cottages have been granted for months. Not kid friendly at all. We were a group of people and the meeting area was also very dirty. Chairs were broken and cushions were very dirty. All that was okay was the lion's roar in the evenings.

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Magda N - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Magda N
With partner

Met eerste aankoms uitstekende uitsig en lekker diep in die bos. Maar toe die nag aanbreek verander die prentjie baie met die krag wat niemand kom aansit nie. Sou eerder buite in 'n tent kom bly. dan sou ons dalk die hele naweek gebly het.

Die hut was nie mooi skoon gemaak nie, spinnerakke teen die dak. Badkamerlig en bedlig nie gewerk nie. Daar was gat onder teen die muur en sommer van binne met los, ronde klippe toegepak. Daar het 'n muis in die nag aan ons kos kom knaag. Deur maak toe met 'n draadjie aan die binnekant. Krag was af deur die nag. Het dit gerapporteer 08:00 Saterdagoggend en teen 11:00 toe niemand opdaag nie, sonder dat ons kon koffie maak of ontbyt, het ons maar opgepak en huis toe gery.

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On first arrival excellent view and nice deep in the forest. But when the night came the picture changed a lot with the power that no one came to put on. Would rather stay outside in a tent. then we might have stayed the whole weekend.

The cabin was not cleaned well, cobwebs on the roof. Bathroom light and bedside light not working. There was a hole at the bottom of the wall and the inside was filled with loose, round stones. A mouse came to gnaw on our food at night. Door closes with a string on the inside. Power was out through the night. Reported it at 08:00 Saturday morning and by 11:00 when no one showed up, without being able to make coffee or breakfast, we just packed up and drove home.

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Andre C - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Andre C
With partner

Teleurstellend.

Geen instandhouding, chalets vuil, beddegoed geskeur en gate in. Swembad groen en nie bruikbaar. Geen TV in kamer soos per webtuiste.

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Disappointing.

No maintenance, chalets dirty, bedding torn and holes in it. Pool green and not usable. No TV in room as per website.

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Bets V - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Bets V
With partner

Absolute teleurstelling! Vir die tariewe wat gevra word verwag enige gas definitief meer - geen waarde vir geld nie!

Toe ons by die lodge se hek inry was ons oorweldig deur die absolute onversorgdheid en agteruitgang, tuine onversorg, die ontvangs lokaal het jare terug gaste ontvang - die pad na die Mountain View Chalets kan net met 'n 4x4 bereik word, dit is waar, die pad is egter baie nou, ons en die paartjie wat ook daar was, se voertuie het om die draai vasgeval tussen die symure - die draai te smal, die gasheer moes hul die volgende oggend uittou. Die chalet is redelik skoon, matte kort 'n was, al oud,krul op aan kante, beddegoed en handdoeke, drie uit vyf. Daar word probeer om dit wat nog daar is instand te hou, gordyne kort aandag, gaatjies in, son of vismotte? Definitief nie driestergehalte nie! Gesukkel om by veiligheidshek in of uit te kom, geen sein by hek om gasheer/vrou te skakel nie. Moet darem krediet gee vir die gasheer en -vrou, het hul bes probeer, gereeld besoek, en Piet was baie hulpvaardig. Die as by die braaier word sommer langsaan die braaier uitgekrap. Die rioolstelsel kort aandag, oop en gevaarlik vir kinders. Die eienaars sal definitief aandag moet gee om die plek op te gradeer, kan nie ry op die golf van vroeër jare toe die Leeuman nog met ons was nie! Tariewe is te hoog vir dit wat daar gebied word. Ons het nie 'n probleem om te betaal nie, maar ons soek waarde vir ons geld. Ons het al soveel lieflike plekke besoek wat ons deur die webtuiste bespreek het, maar hierdie keer, glo my, het ons 'n boobie getref! Raad aan voornemende gaste, lees eers al die resensies.

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Absolute disappointment! For the rates charged any guest would definitely expect more - no value for money!

When we drove into the lodge's gate we were overwhelmed by the absolute neglect and deterioration, gardens unkempt, the reception area receiving guests years ago - the road to the Mountain View Chalets can only be reached with a 4x4, it's true, however, the road is very narrow, our vehicles and the couple who were also there got stuck between the side walls around the corner - the corner is too narrow, the host had to tow them out the next morning. The chalet is quite clean, carpets need a wash, already old, curled up on the sides, bed linen and towels, three out of five. They try to maintain what is still there, curtains need attention, holes in them, sun or fish moths? Definitely not three star quality! Difficulty getting in or out of security gate, no signal at gate to call host/wife. At least have to give credit to the host and wife, tried their best, visited often, and Piet was very helpful. The ash from the braaier is scraped right next to the braaier. The sewage system lacks attention, open and dangerous for children. The owners will definitely have to pay attention to upgrading the place, can't ride the wave of earlier years when the Lion Man was still with us! Rates are too high for what is offered there. We don't have a problem paying, but we are looking for value for our money. We have visited so many lovely places that we booked through the website, but this time, believe me, we hit a boobie! Advice to prospective guests, read all the reviews first.

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Jammer om die terugvoer te ontvang. Gaste word gereeld tydens verblyf gevra of als in orde is en geen klagtes ontvang nie. Ons is besig met opgraderings en n nuwe ontvangs area. Symure is afgebreek en pryse is verlaag. Nuwe sisteem is ook geimplementeer by hek. Sal die skoonmaak opvolg met personeel.

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Denitha W - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Denitha W
Family with young children

Baie oulike plekkie

Ons het ons naweek by Mahala so baie geniet. Verskriklike mooi views, mooi netjiese unit en vriendelike diens.

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Very cute place

We enjoyed our weekend at Mahala so much. Terribly beautiful views, nice neat unit and friendly service.

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Suzette H - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Suzette H
With partner

Baie oulike plek, het naweek geniet.

Sal net aanbeveel dat die kussings asb. vervang word, want dis regtig baie plat, asook 'n groter yskas met vriesplek. Dis nogal baie klein om vleis en drinkgoed koud te kan hou. Parkering was ook nogal 'n probleem.

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Very cute place, enjoyed weekend.

Would only recommend that the pillows please. be replaced, because it is really very flat, as well as a larger fridge with freezer space. It's quite small to keep meat and drinks cold. Parking was also quite a problem.

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Elsa S - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Elsa S
With partner

Daar is glad nie leeus soos gesê, trappe vreeslik steil na waar kombuis en slaapkamer is. Matras deurgeslaap. Niks om by plek self te doen nie. Geen winkel naby. Maar ons het beste daarvan gemaak en lekker gekuier.

Ek moet sê die uitsig van dek is baie mooi maar hulle sal regtig moet kyk na bietjie meer, soos braaibak, beter matras en dat mens nie so sukkel om bo te kom en weer af met bagasie, as mens daar verkeerd trap sal jy lelik seerkry. En as daar dalk kafee naby was beter. Maar soos ek se ons het leker gerus.

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There are no lions at all as said, terribly steep stairs to where the kitchen and bedroom are. Slept through mattress. Nothing to do at place itself. No shop nearby. But we made the most of it and had a great time.

I have to say the view from the deck is very nice but they really need to look into a little more, like braai, better mattress and that you don't struggle so much to get up and down again with luggage, if you step wrong there you will get badly hurt . And if there was maybe a cafe nearby it would be better. But like I said we had a nice rest.

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Gerrit V - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Gerrit V
With partner

Nooit weer, glad nie waarde vir geld nie.

Plek is vuil binne. Urinekol op beddegoed. Toilet werk nie. Mikrogolfoond werk nie. Sambreel vir die stoep is onbruikbaar. Deur sluit glad nie.

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Never again, not value for money at all.

Place is dirty inside. Urine stain on bedding. Toilet doesn't work. Microwave oven not working. Umbrella for the porch is unusable. Door doesn't close at all.

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Anonymous Guest - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Restful. Limited activity.

Lodge is not suitable for tourists. Good enough for a quiet weekend if there are no other guests in opposite units. Not soundproof at all. Facilities are limited to swimming pool which is poorly maintained.

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Marlize M - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Marlize M
Family with young children

Plek is verwaarloos.

Ons het met aankoms 'n volle 30 minute moes wag vir iemand om oop te sluit. Vals advertensie dat huisies oor leeuhokke uitkyk. Moet na 'n ander plaas ry en R350 pp betaal om leeus te sien. Die plek is vervalle en huisies is vuil. Huisie vir 6 mense het slegs 'n klein yskas met 'n klein vrieshokkie. Huisie vir 6 het ook slegs eetgerei vir 3 tot 4. Ek beveel geensins Mahala View Lodge aan nie en dink hul pryse is veels te hoog vir wat mens kry.

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Place is neglected.

Upon arrival we had to wait a full 30 minutes for someone to unlock. False advertisement that cottages overlook lion cages. Have to drive to another farm and pay R350 pp to see lions. The place is dilapidated and houses are dirty. Cottage for 6 people only has a small fridge with a small freezer compartment. Cottage for 6 also only has cutlery for 3 to 4. I do not recommend Mahala View Lodge in any way and think their prices are far too high for what you get.

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Danielle B - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Danielle B

Disappointing and unfortunate.

Both the upstairs and downstairs showers were blocked. The downstairs shower was cracked and had been covered with a rubber mat to hide the crack. When the water builds up, the dirt from the crack would well up. The upstairs bathroom door panel would fall out every time one closes the door. The downstairs patio is extremely unstable and unsafe. The wood is close to snapping and the chair legs drop through the large spaces. It was very dirty and dusty. The dust had piled up in the corners and it seemed like it hadn't been dusted in months. The thatched roof and the walls weren't properly connected. There is a big gap between the roof and the walls and anything can crawl in through this space. We had left butter on top of the microwave in the kitchen overnight and awoke to find that something had gotten into the unit, most probably through the gap between the wall and the roof, to chew on it. The one plate of the small stove/hot plate doesn't turn off and it must unplugged to switch it off. We weren't given any keys for the unit and each time we left the place, we had to hide our laptops and valuables as we couldn't lock the apartment. After mentioning that there were some problems with the unit to the manager, the host contacted us and asked if there was anything they could fix, but due to the extent of the lack of maintenance on the property, we let her know that we will make do, as it would have been impossible to fix all of the problems and that which needed refurbishing in just one night, as there was only one night left of our stay.

Anonymous Guest - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children
Natasja H - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Natasja H
With partner

Dit was 'n ongelooflike belewenis.

Dit was 'n stil en rustige naweek. Sal definitief weer daarna toe gaan. Wat 'n belewenis om in die aand die natuur en wilde diere te kan hoor. Die mense is baie vriendelik en het ons baie welkom laat voel.

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It was an incredible experience.

It was a quiet and peaceful weekend. Will definitely go there again. What an experience to be able to hear nature and wild animals in the evening. The people are very friendly and made us feel very welcome.

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Madelein M - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Madelein M
With friends

Baie rustige naweek in 'n lieflike omgewing, die verblyf kort aandag, maar die omgewing en die leeus maak op daarvoor.

Leon en die personeel was baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig ten alle tye. Die leeus met die intrapslag was 'n absolute wenner en ongelooflik om so naby hulle te wees en heeltyd in die kamp te kon sien. Die verblyf was egter nie wat ons verwag het nie. Dit is baie klein en die stoeparea waar ons kon kuier was baie klein. Alhoewel dit 'n selfsorg-eenheid is, is daar nie spasie om kos voor te berei nie, nie 'n wasbak of enige breekware om kos voor te berei nie. Daar kort definitief baie aandag aan onderhoud om die verblyf op standaard te kry. Met bietjie TLC aan die verblyf en kuierareas saam met die uitsig en mooi omgewing sal dit vir seker 'n baie lekker plek wees om 'n naweek weg van die stad af deur te bring.

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Very peaceful weekend in lovely surroundings, the accommodation needs attention, but the surroundings and the lions make up for it.

Leon and the staff were very friendly and helpful at all times. The lions with the kick-in were an absolute winner and amazing to be so close to them and be able to see them all the time in the camp. However, the stay was not what we expected. It is very small and the porch area where we could hang out was very small. Although this is a self-catering unit, there is no space to prepare food, no sink or any crockery to prepare food. It definitely needs a lot of attention to maintenance to get the accommodation up to standard. With a little TLC to the accommodation and living areas together with the view and beautiful surroundings it will surely be a very nice place to spend a weekend away from the city.

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Anna H - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Anna H
With partner

Grootste teleurstelling.

Maak jou reg vir grootste teleurstelling. Niks volgens advertensie nie.

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Big disappointment.

Get ready for the biggest disappointment. Nothing is according to the ad.

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Cheryl B - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cheryl B
Family with teenagers

Amazing experience with lions up close.

Really enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly and willing to help with everything. Enjoyed the interaction with the lions and their calls at night. Chalet was clean and neat and beds were super comfy. Really enjoyed the break.

Mahala View Lodge 's response

So glad you enjoyed your stay, come visit us again!

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Uneda H - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Uneda H
Individual traveller

Dit was rustig en die bestuur was vriendelik en behulpsaam.

Die uitsig was fantasties en dit was 'n rustige week se verblyf weg van die stad se geraas. Die staf was baie behulpsaam en vriendelik. Die swembad was mooi skoon en dit was heerlik om daarin af te koel. Die braai fasiliteite was netjies en skoon. Die leeupraatjie wat aangebied was deur Leon was baie insiggewend en die voer van die leeus was amazing om te aanskou. Die wildrit was net so interessant wat aangebied was deur Daan en daar was baie wild te sien.

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It was peaceful and the management was friendly and helpful.

The view was fantastic and it was a peaceful week's stay away from the city noise. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The pool was nice and clean and it was lovely to cool off in it. The braai facilities were neat and clean. The lion talk presented by Leon was very informative and the feeding of the lions was amazing to watch. The game drive was just as interesting as what was offered by Daan and there was a lot of game to see.

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Baie bly jy het dit geniet

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Charmaine S - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Charmaine S
Large group

Die plek is baie vuil en vervalle.

Sal niemand aanbeveel na Mahala View.

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The place is very dirty and dilapidated.

Will not recommend anyone to Mahala View.

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

I like that place and their service.

There's a guy by the name of Piet, he is so friendly, ever smiling, he knows his job and hows to keep customers happy. Even the ladies at the reception - I like them, that place is clean. We saw the lions and the owner took us on a game drive. I showed my friends my photos and they liked that place.

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

Awesome, leeus pragtig.

Gaan beslis terug, awesome.

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Awesome, the lions were beautiful.

Would definitely go back there, awesome.

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Baie dankie Charmaine, ons is bly julle het dit geniet!

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

Leersaam en rustig.

Was 'n wonderlike belewenis, veral om die leeus te hoor brul deur die nag.

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Informative and calm.

Was an amazing experience, especially hearing the lions roaring through the night.

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Lien O - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lien O
With partner

Wonderlik.

'n Rustige plekkie met die brul van leeus in jou ore. Almal is baie gasvry en baie hulpvaardig. Sal enige tyd weer teruggaan.

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Wonderful.

A peaceful place with the roaring of lions in your ears. Everyone is very welcoming and helpful. Will go back anytime.

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Vanessa K - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Vanessa K
Family with teenagers

Stunning plekke!

Netjiese, goed ingerigte plekkie. Die gebrul van die leeus terwyl mens om die vuurtjie sit was 'n bonus!

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Stunning places!

Neat, well equipped place. The roar of the lions while sitting around the fire was a bonus!

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Ignatius R - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Ignatius R
With partner

Dit was baie rustig. Ons het lekker gerus aangesien dit redelik privaat was.

Ons het dit baie geniet. Die kombuisie is baie klein en 'n mens kan nie regtig groot maaltye voorberei in die gegewe spasie nie. Ons het wel lekker gebraai en baie lekker gerus.

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Very calm. We rested well since it was fairly private.

We really enjoyed it. The kitchen is quite small and you can't really prepare big meals in that space. However, we did have a nice braai and rested well.

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Marileen B - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marileen B
Family with teenagers

Was 'n lekker ontspannende naweek.

Ons het in Kingsview No. 3 gebly vir die naweek. Dubbelbed se matras was bietjie dun en pap en kan dalk na gekyk word om te vervang. Die spasie in die eenheid om te probeer om etes te maak is onmoontlik, want daar is nie genoeg oppervlakspasie om voorbereiding vir enige etes te maak nie. Waterdruk vir koue water by die wasbak was ook non existent, ons kon darem die warm water gebruik vir tandeborsel. Die stoepie het ook 'n nes met bye gehad, so ons kon nie ons koffietjie daar geniet in die oggende of die middae nie, bye het te veel gepla. Afgesien van hierdie issues, was dit andersins 'n baie aangename naweek. Heel rustige omgewing, die praatjie oor die leeus en die voersessie was baie insiggewend. Leon se kennis van leeus is baie wyd en waardevol. Weer het nie toegelaat dat ons kon swem nie, maar dit het nogal lekker gelyk om die swembad gedeelte. Die hulp met die skottelgoed was is 'n bonus, baie dankie. Sal vir seker weer kom kuier, sal dan net nommer 1 bespreek dat daar 'n uitsig ook van die omgewing is as jy op die stoep sit.

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Nice relaxing weekend.

We spent the weekend in Kingsview 3. They could consider replacing the double bed mattress as it was too flat. There wasn't enough surface space in the unit to prepare meals. The water pressure from the cold tap was very weak, luckily we could use the hot water tap for brushing our teeth. The deck had a bee nest, so we weren't able to enjoy our morning and afternoon coffee there as the bees bothered us. Apart from these issues, the weekend was really nice. Peaceful area. The educational talk about lions and the feeding session were very insightful. Leon's knowledge about lions is very thorough. Due to the weather we couldn't swim, but the swimming pool area looked really nice. Really appreciated the help with the dishes. Would definitely stay there again, just next time book number 1 so we can have a view of the area from the deck.

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Ben N - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Ben N
With partner

Dit is nie waarde vir geld nie

Die wildrit is 'n kyk na ander plase op 'n openbare pad. Die leeulesing is vir kinders.

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It is not value for money

The game drive is a look at other farms on a public road. The lion reading is for children.

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  • Capacity: 24 people
  • No children under 12
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 17:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Portion 32 of the farm Welgedacht 130JR, Suiderberg, Cullinan, 0084, Gauteng
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