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Markon River Lodge

37 reviews
Self Catering

Review Summary

4.2 out of 5from 37 reviews for Markon River Lodge
Cleanliness
4.0/5
Service
4.3/5
Location
4.0/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.0/5
Marietjie J - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marietjie J
With partner

Super relaxing, amazing nature all around. Will go again.

Just so peaceful, relaxing and beautiful scenery. Loved every minute we were there.

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

Fantasties.

Jy moet die ontbyt by die restaurant gaan eet. Almal wil jou net bederf. Dit was vir ons 'n stukkie goud so naby aan Pretoria.

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Fantastic.

You have to go and eat the breakfast at the restaurant. Everyone just wants to spoil you. It was a piece of gold for us so close to Pretoria.

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Ryan E - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ryan E
On business

Beautiful bush setting.

The lodge is set in a beautiful bush location. The accommodation was neat and clean. We had a lot of additional last-minute requirements and all the staff were very accommodating. Meals were tasty and adequate.

Frances M - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Frances M
Large group

Beautiful venue.

Absolutely beautiful. Staff went out of their way to make our stay comfortable. The only problem is the dirt road, which is not mentioned on their listing and was a bit challenging for smaller cars. We also had one family member on a bike, which he dropped in the very soft sand.

Daphney M - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Daphney M
Family with young children

Breathtaking retreat.

It was a great recharge getaway. I will highly recommend it for a group retreat; they have the best hiking trails with breathtaking views. I loved that there are no TVs where we booked (unit), which gives one time with family. I will also recommend they put more containers (food), especially because we opted for self-catering (there were not enough containers for our food preparations).

Matome M - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Matome M
Family with young children

Great experience.

The family had a great time. Do not be shocked if you get more group visits as the group was impressed.

Ronel K - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ronel K
Family with teenagers

Very nice.

River Villa 1 overall a very nice unit. Lizelle is very patient and helpful, Richard is very friendly and informative.

Heidie M - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Heidie M
Family with young children

Ons het lekker gerus, vriendelike staff, die kinders het dit baie geniet.

Ons het baie lekker gekuier. Alles was baie lekker. Die swembad was so 'n bietjie vuil en kon skoner gewees het. Die tafeltennis area was ook baie vuil en kort 'n skoonmaak. Ons was nie bewus van die lang grondpad nie. Miskien moet daar net meer klem gelê word op die feit dat daar 'n lang grondpad is vir die mense wat 'n motor het en nie 'n bakkie nie.

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We had a good rest, friendly staff, the children enjoyed it very much.

We had a great time. Everything was very nice. The pool was a bit dirty and could have been cleaner. The table tennis area was also very dirty and needs cleaning. We were not aware of the long dirt road. Perhaps more emphasis should be placed on the fact that there is a long dirt road for the people who have a car and not a bakkie.

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Anonymous Guest - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

Nice view but place needs help.

Geysers broken. Refrigerators do not work or rust through. Units rich strange and neglected. We were told it was because we booked through Lekkerslaap.

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

Baie lekker en pragtig.

Heerlik gekuier, dankie!

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Very nice and beautiful.

Had a great time, thank you!

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Karen F - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karen F
Large group

A good place to unwind and relax.

We had a relaxing stay, a good break from city life.

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

Lizelle by ontvangs was baie tegemoetkomend en behulpsaam.

Die ontvangs deur Lizelle was baie warm en sy het ons vinnig op die hoogte gebring van alles. Die terrein en geboue was netjies instandgehou en skoon. Hoe wel dit winter was, Junie, het ons lekker warm geslaap. Die omgewing waarin die lodge geleë is, is skilderagtig mooi. Beslis aan te beveel. Adverteer net wyer.

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Lizelle at reception was very accommodating and helpful.

The reception by Lizelle was very warm and she quickly brought us up to date on everything. The grounds and buildings were neatly maintained and clean. Even though it was winter, June, we slept nice and warm. The environment in which the lodge is located is picturesque. Definitely recommend. Just advertise more widely.

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Gerrit V - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gerrit V
Family with young children

Baie lekker gekuier by Markon River Lodge!

'n Pragtige en rustige omgewing. Ek sal dit beslis aanbeveel vir enige iemand wat 'n lekker wegbreek saam met vriende en familie soek.

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Had a great time at Markon River Lodge!

A beautiful and peaceful environment. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a nice getaway with friends and family.

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Markon River Lodge 's response

Baie dankie Gerrit, ons sien uit daarna om julle te verwelkom in die vroe toekoms.

Groete,

Markon River Lodge Span

Markon River Lodge
Daleen N - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Daleen N
Family with young children

Dit was 'n lekker wegbreek nie te ver van die huis af nie.

Die personeel is ongelooflik vriendelik en behulpsaam. Die eenheid is mooi en word daagliks skoongemaak. Die lodge is baie mooi. Dit is baie rustig.

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It was a nice getaway not too far from home.

The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. The unit is beautiful and cleaned daily. The lodge is very beautiful. It is very peaceful.

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Thalitha D - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Thalitha D
With partner

Heerlik.

Net warm water en die toilet was 'n probleem, anders was dit baie lekker, dankie.

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Delicious.

Only hot water and the toilet was a problem, otherwise it was very nice, thank you.

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Charmaine M - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Charmaine M
With friends

Lieflike wegbreek.

Lieflike plek met mooi staproete, kano en baie rustig. Die bestuur is baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig.

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Lovely getaway.

Lovely place with nice hiking trail, canoe and very peaceful. The management is very friendly and helpful.

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Lukas J - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lukas J
Individual traveller

Alles was netjies en skoon. Alles het ook baie goed by ontvangs verloop.

Dit was 'n baie goeie ervaring. Ek was net nie bewus daarvan dat daar 'n snoepie was waar mens ekstra goed kon koop nie. Verder was dit 'n baie goeie ervaring. Die diens by ontvangs was baie vriendelik en proffesioneel. Ek sal beslis weer van die plek gebruik maak.

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Everything was neat and clean. Everything also went very well at reception.

It was a very good experience. I just wasn't aware that there was a little corner where you could buy extra stuff. Other than that it was a very good experience. The service at reception was very friendly and professional. I will definitely use the place again.

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Markon River Lodge 's response

Geagte Lukas,

Baie dankie vir die mooi kompliment. Ons is bly dat jy 'n positiewe ervaring saam met ons beleef het en ons sien uit daarna om jou in die toekoms terug te verwelkom.

Groete

Markon River Lodge Span

Markon River Lodge
Neels B - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Neels B
With partner

N rustige lang naweek in die pragtige natuur. Wat meer kan 'n mens vra.

Het die verblyf baie geniet.

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A peaceful long weekend in beautiful nature. What more can one ask for.

Really enjoyed the stay.

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Andre N - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Andre N
Family with young children

Nice place, very basic.

Our stay was not great. Our unit was not cleaned, even though the cleaning service was on site. Meals had to be pre-ordered. Food wasn't good, over cooked and very salty. Had an upset stomach that entire night. The beds were also very bad, had to sleep on the sofa, just to get a good night's sleep.

Cecilia Bosch B - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cecilia Bosch B

Dit was absolutely die moeite werd!

Die diens was uitstekend. Die natuur is wonderlik en ons het regtig so welkom gevoel. Dit was regtig vreeslik lekker, as ek kan sal ek enigiemand aanbeveel om daar te gaan kuier.

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It was absolutely worth it!

The service was excellent. The nature is wonderful and we really felt so welcome. It was really very nice, if I could I would recommend anyone to visit there.

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Markon River Lodge 's response

Thank you Cecilia,
We really appreciate that stunning review.
Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Thank you for visiting us at Markon River Lodge and we hope to see you again soon.

Markon River Lodge
Karen V - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karen V
Large group

Fantasties.

Veilig, rustig. Dit was heerlik in die natuur en die visvang was fantasties.

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Fantastic.

Safe, quiet. It was great in nature and the fishing was fantastic.

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Tshidi L - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tshidi L
With friends

Amazing.

The place is amazing the staff is competent.

Stephan C - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stephan C
With partner

Rustige ontspanning.

Van die aankoms het Natasha ons laat welkom voel, self deur die oord gevat om te wys waar is wat, kry dit nie by ander oorde nie. Die stilte is presies wat 'n mens se siel soek en die "Pinnacle" asemrowend mooi. Markon River Lodge sien ons vir seker weer.

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Quiet relaxation.

From the moment of arrival, Natasha made us feel welcome, took us around the resort herself to show where is what, you don't get that at other resorts. The silence is exactly what one's soul is looking for and the "Pinnacle" is breathtakingly beautiful. Markon River Lodge see us again for sure.

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Dewald L - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Dewald L
Family with young children

Lekker gebly.

Alles was great behalwe dat die yskas 'n reuk gehad het omrede daar bloedwater agter die yskas opgevang was met die skoonmaak van die yskas. Asook ons wag al drie weke vir die deposito om terug betaal te word. Die grondpad op pad na die plek toe moet verkieslik nie met 'n kar aangedurf word nie. Bakkies en 4x4's sal fine wees.

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Nice stay.

Everything was great except that the fridge had a smell because blood had collected behind the fridge when cleaning the fridge. As well as we have been waiting three weeks for the deposit to be refunded. The dirt road on the way to the place should preferably not be ventured with a car. Vans and 4x4s will be fine.

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Michael H - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Michael H
With partner

A little pricey for what you are getting.

Much like a two star lodge at best, however the price charged is for more upmarket accommodation. Lodge needs a bit more attention to detail.

Tinus D - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Tinus D
With partner

Die fotos op die webtuiste is total misleidend, nie ware weergawe van werklike toestand nie.

Beddegoed is oud. Eenheid het uitgekyk op 'n elektriese transformator. "High speed" WiFi het nie gewerk nie. Pad wat afdraai vanaf die Groblersdal-teerpad tot by Markon is baie swak, geen melding op webtuiste daarvan nie.

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The photos on the website are totally misleading, not true version of actual condition.

Bedding is old. Unit overlooked an electrical transformer. "High speed" WiFi did not work. The road that turns off from the Groblersdal asphalt road to Markon is very poor, no mention of it on the website.

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Michel S - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michel S
With partner

Baie lekker plek en vriendelike mense.

Very beautiful place, hard to find and not easy to get in! Kind and helpful staff. Nice chalet with excellent bed. Kitchen is a bit small.

Carin A - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carin A
Large group

Gerieflik, goeie konferensiegeriewe, baie behulpsaam en pragtige omgewing.

Om 'n konferensie te hou en dit nog aangenaam te probeer maak vir 'n groot groep mense, verg weliswaar oorspronklike denke en plekke. Luiperdskloof het daarin geslaag om nie net die ideale plek te wees vir 'n konferensie nie, maar ook 'n plek waar die hele groep kon ontspan en bietjie vergeet van die geroesemoes daarbuite. Ons het nuwe herinneringe geskep, hegter vriendskapsbande gesmee en ons het elke oomblik geniet. Van die eerste oomblik af, was al die personeel hulpvaardig en het hulle uit hulle pad gegaan om ons gemaklik te maak. Maak tog 'n punt daarvan om 'n wildrit te neem en na die Pinnacle te gaan.

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Convenient, good conference facilities, very helpful and beautiful environment.

Hosting a conference and still trying to make it enjoyable for a large group of people, really requires original thinking and unique places. Luiperdskloof managed not only to be the ideal place for a conference, but also a place where the whole group could relax and forget about the hustle and bustle outside. We created new memories, forged friendships and enjoyed every moment. From the first moment, all the staff were helpful and went out of their way to make us comfortable. Make a point of taking a game drive and going to the Pinnacle.

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Yolandi B - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Yolandi B
Family with young children

Good, quality, family getaway.

This is a good quality family getaway for people with young children. We stayed in the Old Farm House and were intrigued by the original layout of the farm house. The giant porch overlooking the Wilger River was my favourite place to be. The staff was amazing, friendly and always willing to help. My son of 20 months really enjoyed all the activities such as visiting the animals, walking the trails and playing in the rock pools at the Pinnacle.

Mariska K - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Mariska K
With friends

Rustig en privaat.

Kliëntediens was great. Kan dalk net aandag gee aan beligting van looppaadjies. Dis nogal donker in die aand en matjies vir die storte wat keer dat mens gly. Andersins het ons baie leke gekuier. Ephraim, ons kelner vir die naweek, was puik.

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Quiet and private.

Customer service was great. Might just pay attention to walkway lighting. It's quite dark in the evening and mats for the showers prevent you from slipping. Otherwise, we visited a lot of lay people. Ephraim, our waiter for the weekend, was great.

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

Rustig en naby die natuur.

Het dit baie geniet, was mooi uitsig, rustig en die span was altyd reg om te help met wat ookal ons nodig gehad het. Sal vir seker weer daar 'n draai maak.

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Quiet and close to nature.

Really enjoyed it, nice view, peaceful and the team was always ready to help with whatever we needed. Will definitely visit again.

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Lana L - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lana L
With partner

Pragtige natuurskoon en vriendelike diens, en nie te vêr vanaf die stad nie!

Ons het 'n baie rustige naweek, omring deur pragtige natuuskoon, gehad. Die akkommodasie was gerieflik en het voldoende privaatheid gebied. Ons sal beslis weer 'n draai maak.

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Beautiful scenery and friendly service, and not too far from the city!

We had a very peaceful weekend, surrounded by beautiful nature. The accommodation was comfortable and provided adequate privacy. We will definitely visit again.

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Anonymous Guest - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Natasha F - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Natasha F
Family with teenagers

Plek het baie aandag en skoonmaak nodig.

Alles was baie lekker, maar 'n klein kafee wat die nodige aanhou sal goed wees. Die huis waarin ons gebly het, het baie aandag nodig en is nie baie skoon nie. Kombuistoeristing is van uiterse swak gehalte.

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Place needs a lot of attention and cleaning.

Everything was very nice, but a small cafe that offers the necessary will be good. The house we stayed in needs a lot of attention and is not very clean. Kitchen equipment is of extremely poor quality.

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

Rustig en beeldskoon.

Aangenaam verras. Vriendelike werkers. Die wildsplaas is mooi skoon en veilig. Die kamers is mooi skoon en netjies ingerig. Het ons tyd daar vreeslik baie geniet. Almal het uit hul pad gegaan om ons verblyf so gemaklik as moontlik te maak en hul het alles rondom ons beplan. Die restaurant se kos was smaaklik. Kan gerus opgegradeer word na 'n 5-ster toe. Baie dankie vir die vriendelike en heerlike gasvry omgewing.

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Peaceful and gorgeous.

Pleasantly surprised. Friendly staff. The game farm is very clean and safe. The rooms are very clean and neatly equipped. Really enjoyed our time there. Everyone went out of their way to make our accommodation as comfortable as possible and planned everything around us. The restaurant's food was very good. Can definitely upgrade to a 5 star establishment. Thank you for the friendly and lovely hospitable area.

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

Sonder om ver te ry, in die natuur teen die Wilgerivier, lekker wegbreek.

Ons het in die ou plaashuis gewoon en het die "outydse" gevoel van die AGA-stoof, kaggel en groot stoep baie geniet. So jammer dit was net vir een nag. Volgende keer sal ons die plek wil sien in die laat somer, vroeg herfs.

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Without having to drive far, in nature by the Wilge River, a nice break.

We lived in the old farmhouse and really enjoyed the "old fashioned" feel of the AGA stove, fireplace and large porch. So sorry it was only for one night. Next time we would like to see the place in late summer, early autumn.

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Wayne G - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Wayne G
Individual traveller

So tranquil and amazing views.

The only let down is the location, as roads to the resorts are bad and not indicated on the website. Travel time to the lodge is at least hour longer than indicated on website.

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