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Marula Cottage

Guest House

Review Summary

4.7 out of 5from 34 reviews for Marula Cottage
Cleanliness
4.7/5
Service
4.9/5
Location
4.6/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Gerda C - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerda C
With partner

Baie vriendelike gasheer en vrou.

Ja, pragtige uitsig met gerieflike kamer.

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Very friendly host and wife.

Yes, beautiful view with comfortable room.

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Dave N - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dave N
On business

Very scenic setting, room was very nice and clean, hosts were very friendly.

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Brenton N - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Brenton N
On business

Beautiful place. Fantastic host and hostess.

Dave and Monica and their gem of a place in the Thaba mountains are really awesome. They are natural hospitality experts and their place is clean. They are friendly, with wonderful stories, and truly give space or engage with their clients. I would go back and recommend anyone to go there for a sincere and hospitable guest house stay. Our time was very short, but I recommend at least a two-day stay over. Thanks Dave and Monica! Peaceful and real.

Gradei P - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gradei P

Hosts were very friendly and accommodating.

My adult daughter and I had a really pleasant and relaxing experience during our overnight stay at Marula Cottage.

Wessel G - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wessel G
On business

Baie lekker en rustig.

Baie behulpsaam en gasvry.

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Very nice and peaceful.

Very helpful and hospitable.

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Ferdinand H - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ferdinand H

Stilte, rus en vrede.

Naby aan die dorp geleë maar ver genoeg om absolute stilte rus en vrede van die bosveld te kan waardeer. Baie vriendelike en behulpsame eienaars. Sal beslis weer daar gaan oorslaap.

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Silence, peace and quiet.

Located close to town but far enough to be able to appreciate the absolute peace and quiet of the bushveld. Very friendly and helpful owners. Will definitely stay there again.

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Joe M - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Joe M
On business

It was good.

The rocky road just not suitable for the car I am driving.

Salamina M - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Salamina M
With partner

Dave and Monika, were very friendly, we felt at home.

Very good service, refreshing out in the bush.

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

Heerlik!

Regte Bosveldervaring. Gasheer en gasvrou is super vriendelik en hulpvaardig. 'n Heerlike ontbyt.

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Lovely!

Real bushveld experience. Host and hostess are super friendly and helpful. A delicious breakfast.

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Christiaan M - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Christiaan M
With partner

Asemrowende en fantastiese bosvelduitsig.

Die diens wat ons ontvang het was baie goed en ek sal definitief weer teruggaan daarheen. Die plek is vir oud tot jink - enigiemand kan daarheen gaan. As jy uit die huis wil kom om net bietjie ’n rustige tyd te hê, is hierdie die plek vir jou.

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Breathtaking and fantastic woodland view.

The service we received was very good and I will definitely go back there again. The place is for old to jink - anyone can go there. If you want to get out of the house to have some quiet time, this is the place for you.

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Harold D - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Harold D
On business

Pragtig, rustig en skakel mooi in by die natuur.

Goeie diens, Monica het voor die tyd geskakel om seker te maak van my voorkeur bier, en dit was lekker koud!

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Beautiful, peaceful and blends in nicely with nature.

Great service, Monica called ahead of time to make sure of my preferred beer, and it was nice and cold!

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Annali J - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Annali J
With partner

Rustig, baie geniet.

Baie vriendelik ontvang, baie gasvry en hulpvaardig heerlike ontbyt.

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Peaceful, very much enjoyed.

Very friendly welcome, very hospitable and helpful delicious breakfast.

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Marius K - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Marius K
With friends

Lekker met mooi uitsig!

Lekker verblyf, mooi kamers. Aandete is 'n set dinner bord kos teen R165 per persoon, 'n bietjie baie maar was lekker.

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Nice with a nice view!

Nice stay, nice rooms. Dinner is a set dinner plate costing R165 per person, a bit much but it was nice.

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Cornelis S - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cornelis S
Individual traveller

Awesome.

The accommodation is wonderful. The hosts want to make you feel at home. Breakfast was fantastic and diner great. We would like to recommend this place to everyone.

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

Beautiful view and friendly owners.

The view of the mountains and the sunrise is priceless. The rooms themselves are a bit small but there is space enough in the house and on the grounds.

Thinus G - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thinus G
On business

‘n Ongelooflike uitsig en heerlike etes deur Monika gemaak!

Dave en Monika was gasvry, vriendelik en baie akkomoderend. Ek sal beslis weer daar gaan kuier / bly!

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An incredible view and delicious meals made by Monika!

Dave and Monika were hospitable, friendly and very accommodating. I will definitely visit / stay there again!

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Betsie E - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Betsie E
On business

Skoon, netjies en baie gerieflik.

Baie vriendelik, gasvry en gesellig, sal beslis weer gaan kuier.

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Clean, tidy and very comfortable.

Very friendly, hospitable and cosy, will definitely visit again.

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Matthew B - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Matthew B
With partner

Very relaxing stay.

The setting is beautiful and relaxing. The views are great. The owners are friendly and attentive. They help you feel relaxed and at ease.

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

Fantasies om daar te bly.

Dit was 'n baie lekker verblyf by Monica en Dave. Baie netjies die kamers en die omgewing was asemrowend mooi. In die natuur. Vriendelike mense en die ontbyt was uit die boeke. Sal enige tyd weer daar gaan bly.

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Fantasies to stay there.

It was a very nice stay with Monica and Dave. The rooms were very tidy and the surroundings were breathtakingly beautiful. In nature. Friendly people and the breakfast was out of the books. Would stay there again anytime.

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Johan K - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan K
With partner

Vriendelik en lekker rustig gebly.

Baie vriendelike gasheer en gasvrou. Baie mooi uitsig, veral die drinkplek wat baie diere lok is noemenswaardig. Kamer skoon en netjies met mooi badkamer en stoepie wat op drinkplek uitkyk.

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Friendly. Stay was nice and peaceful

Very friendly host and hostess. Beautiful view, especially the water hole that attracts many animals. Room was clean and neat, with a beautiful bathroom. It has a patio with a view of the water hole.

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Nele H - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nele H
With partner

Our first night in South Africa, and it was top!

Warm hosts, beautiful location, great food.

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

Aangenaam en rustig.

Die gasvryheid waarmee 'n mens ontvang word word gekomplimenteer deur die rustige omgewing. Die een aand se oorslaap het gevoel soos 'n langnaweek.

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Pleasant and peaceful.

The hospitality with which one is received is complimented by the peaceful surroundings. The one night sleepover felt like a long weekend.

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Daniel V - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daniel V
With partner

Everything was brilliant.

See stars.

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

Rustig en ontspanne.

Gasheer en -vrou baie aangenaam. Kos heerlik.

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Peaceful and relaxing.

Host and hostess were very pleasant. Food was delicious.

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Amanda V - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amanda V
With partner

Ongelooflik!

Dit was ongelooflik om 2 sulke vriendelike mense te ontmoet. Ons het heerlik gekuier in die rustige atmosfeer. Die kamer was pragtig en skoon en die kos was heerlik. Ons sal beslis weer daar bespreek.

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Incredible!

It was incredible to meet 2 such friendly people! We had a lovely visit in a tranquil atmosphere. The room is beautiful and clean and the food was delicious. We will definitely book there again.

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Dick D - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Dick D
On business

As jy hou van stilte en die natuur is dit die plek om te bly.

Eienaars baie gasvry en laat jou baie gemaklik voel. Kos is op standaard.

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If you're fond of quiet and nature, this is the place.

Owners very hospitable and make you feel at ease. Food is up to standard.

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Gerrie P - Oct 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gerrie P
Family with teenagers

We had a lovely time and the hosts are the friendliest couple. What a view.

We had a lovely time. The couple was great and friendly. The view was wonderful. We will be going again just for the view.

Deon B - Jan 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Deon B
With partner

Geweldig lekker gewees. Baie mooi area, lekker rustig en stil.

Dit was waarlik 'n baie lekker tydjie daar gewees. Baie mooi en skoon, rustig en stil. Die eienaars was baie behulpsaam en vriendelik. Hulle moet egter daarna kyk om die swembad in stand te hou. Dit was vir my 'n groot trekpleister gewees om te kan swem, maar was teleurgestel omdat die swembad 'n groen skynsel gehad het en erg vol goggas was. Nadat ek die swembad behandel het met chloor kon ons die swembad geniet. Andersins, 'n baie heerlike plekkie om te kuier en sal dit definitief aanbeveel by ander.

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It was great fun. Very nice area, nice and quiet.

It was truly a very nice time there. Very nice and clean, peaceful and quiet. The owners were very helpful and friendly. However, they should look after maintaining the pool. It had been a big attraction for me to be able to swim, but was disappointed because the pool had a green glow and was very full of bugs. After I treated the pool with chlorine we could enjoy the pool. Otherwise, a very lovely place to visit and would definitely recommend it to others.

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Sarita O - Aug 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Sarita O
Family with young children

Baie lekker, veral vir die mense wat van die natuur en bos hou.

Ek sal weer gaan. En ek sal dit aanbeveel.

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Very nice, especially for the people who like nature and forest.

I will go again. And I would recommend it.

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Thelra S - Sep 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Thelra S
With partner

Lovely owners!

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Franco S - Oct 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Franco S
With partner

Gasvry, vriendelik en pragtige woning.

Ons sal weer gebruik maak van Marula. Thanks Dave and Monica. (PS: We love the dogs and squirrel.)

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Hospitable, friendly and beautiful home.

We will use Marula again. Thanks Dave and Monica. (PS: We love the dogs and squirrel.)

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Tanja M - Jun 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tanja M
Large group

Beautiful place surrounded by nature with amazing Hosts!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Marula Cottage. The place was immaculate and loved the fact that it was surrounded by nature and the food prepared by the hosts was delicious. The hosts and dogs were friendly and made you feel very much at home. Will definitely stay here again!

Annelle M - Jun 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Annelle M
On business

Afrika op se beste!!! Die uitsig is asemrowend mooi en die gasvryheid oorweldigend.

Die kos is uit die boonste rakke, die kamers stylvol gemeubileer en die vriendelikheid van die gasheer, gasvrou en twee honde laat mens baie tuis voel. Geen TV's bederf jou met net die natuur se geluide. Ek sal beslis weer daar wil gaan bly!

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Africa at its best!!! The view is breathtakingly beautiful and the hospitality overwhelming.

The food is top notch, the rooms are stylishly furnished and the friendliness of the host, hostess and two dogs make you feel very much at home. No TVs spoil you with only nature's sounds. I would definitely want to stay there again!

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Andre M - Jul 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Andre M
With friends

Very good experience

Over all a very good experience with friendly hosts.

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  • Capacity: 7 people
  • No children under 12
  • Check-in: 16:00 to 20:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 6.3km off the R510, Doornhoek KQ 318 Farm Portion 104, Thabazimbi, 0380, Limpopo
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