Matlapa Lodge
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Elbie E - Dec 2023
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Volgens kinders "Lekker, gasvryheid en heerlike ontbyt.
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According to children "Delicious, hospitality and delicious breakfast.
My son and his friends went and they said it was very very nice, his words were "Mom, the aunt is so friendly and the breakfast was fantastic." So I think if 4 young children of 21 years are impressed, then you must know that it was really a nice visit.
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Annette L - Mar 2023
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Saligheid, rustig en lafenis vir die siel.
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Bliss, peace and rest for the soul.
What an incredibly nice getaway. I haven't experienced so much peace for my soul in a long time. Rika is considerate, friendly and the cottage is clean and tidy and very comfortable. The outdoor shower was a wonderful experience in nature and the overall experience was just wonderful. We will definitely go again.
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Meryl K - Feb 2023
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Service and attention to detail was on point.
Mark H - Jun 2024
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Amazing pet-friendly venue with the most hospitable and warm host.
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Nice as a quick get away from Joburg.
Hein V - May 2024
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Privaat, knus, stil en rustig.
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Private, cosy, quiet and peaceful.
The residential unit is well furnished and clean, the stay was the tranquility itself and breakfast was tasty and sufficient. During the day we explored the area but felt somewhat unsafe at night due to no lockable entry gates.
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Inge V - Jan 2024
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Good.
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Deon C - Feb 2024
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Stil en rustig, ontbyt uitstekend, gasheer- en vrou laat ons baie tuis voel.
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Quiet and peaceful, excellent breakfast, host and wife make us feel very much at home.
Yes, lush vegetation and abundant birdlife.
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Ocean N - Aug 2024
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Nope
Anonymous Guest - Mar 2024
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We rested and had a nice breakfast but nothing to get excited about.
We didn't have a bad stay but I don't think the price justifies what is offered. The big dogs bothered us and other guests - even where our breakfast was served. It's a nice trip if you like a bit more rough and less order. I took the most expensive unit but was quite disappointed with how the photos and description were on your page, compared to how it actually was.
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Marius V - Dec 2023
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Baie rustige omgewing en vriendelike diens.
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Very peaceful environment and friendly service.
We were kindly received and the facilities were as expected.
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Rozanne E - Mar 2023
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Die gasvrou het uit haar pad gegaan om ons tuis te laat voel. Dankie Rika, jy is tops!
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The hostess went out of her way to make us feel at home. Thank you Rika, you are great!
If you feel like getting away from the city's busy life, Matlapa with its peace and quiet is your solution. No TV, just the starry sky as you stand in the outdoor shower with the sounds of nature as your music.
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Andrew B - Nov 2023
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Lovely and tranquil.
Isabella L - Oct 2023
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Gerieflik, lekker gesellig en ongelooflik vriendlik en hulpvaardig.
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Comfortable, cozy and incredibly friendly and helpful.
Owners are wonderful people. Very nice break away. Nice to spend some time together as a family.
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Vidette K - Jun 2023
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Ons was mal oor ons "pet friendly" kuier in die Magaliesburg.
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We loved our "pet friendly" visit in the Magaliesburg.
A very nice visit in Magaliesburg. Matlapa is nice and close to some dog-friendly walking trails and the Magalies Candle Dipping which was great fun for us and our 5 year old. Feel free to take a few "camp goodies" with you to liven up your barbecue and meals because this is not a 100% self-catering unit. There is a sink and fridge. They also sell wood at reception for the fireplace.
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Dawie T - Aug 2023
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Vriendelike ontvangs. Netjies en skoon.
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Friendly reception. Neat and clean.
Neat, clean rooms.
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Carol T - Mar 2023
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It was suitable for my needs. Host was top notch.
Jillian M - Jan 2023
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My family and I had a good stay overall, if you're looking for some peace and quite, this is the ideal place.
Anonymous Guest - Aug 2023
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For overnight as we used it it is acceptable. If you want to stay longer and depend on self-catering for food in the facilities, not good.
Felt a bit unsafe with the facilities open up to the access roads to the lodge.
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Kelly N - Dec 2022
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It was awesome, we had a great time would definitely go back in the near future.
Rika J - Dec 2022
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Fantasties.
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Fantastic.
The service was awesome, friendly people. Would go back anytime.
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Matlapa Lodge 's response
Baie dankie. Julle is net die beste. Geniet die kersgety.
Johané V - Mar 2022
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Vreeslik lekker gebly.
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Very nice stay.
Rika was extremely nice.
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Matlapa Lodge 's response
Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde.
Groete
Rika
Jackie N - Sep 2022
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Peaceful and relaxing.
Landa M - Jul 2022
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Good overall experience.
Lerato M - Sep 2022
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Nice and quiet, very good reception, but no activities.
Abrie C - Mar 2022
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Die plek is skoon en netjies. Inheemse bome gemerk wat leersaam is. Het opgradering nodig.
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The place is clean and tidy. Native trees labeled that are educational. Needs upgrade.
Cleaners friendly and helpful. Garden too bushy where vehicles have to move.
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Charleen P - Oct 2022
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Dit was die beste plek om te rus en baie veilig.
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It was the best place to rest and very safe.
It feels like you are on a farm and the silence was wonderful. The people are nice and friendly. Would recommend to anyone and there is plenty to do in the area as well as lots of good restaurants and activities.
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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2022
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Eileen D - Nov 2021
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Was baie lekker.
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Was very nice.
Just what I needed for my birthday. Private, nice braai area and quiet.
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Matlapa Lodge 's response
Baie, baie dankie.
Wat 'n voorreg om van jou te hoor.
Vriendelike groete,
Rika
Liezel J - Aug 2021
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Ons het 'n heerlike tyd gehad in 'n rustige, skoon omgewing!
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We had a great time in a peaceful, clean environment!
Gustav and Rika were a wonderful host and wife. Nice breakfast with friendly staff. Icing on the cake: Springboks who won the Lions tour! Thank you, our pugs enjoyed it so much.
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Dieter H - May 2021
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Wow! You feel like you are deep in the bush but still cosy with a divine fireplace and friendly helpful staff! Real bang for your buck.
Jana G - Apr 2021
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Skoon, vriendelik, mooi.
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Clean, friendly, beautiful.
Very nice and good value for money, friendly service.
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Lucretia E - Oct 2021
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Goed en billik as oornag akkommodasie.
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Good and fair as overnight accommodation.
Lovely outdoor shower. We only stayed overnight after a wedding at another venue. We booked two cottages. The reception and service during breakfast was very friendly and pleasant. Rika made an effort to find a camping cot especially for our 9-month-old grandson, which we really appreciated.
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Alma V - Oct 2021
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Quiet and relaxing stay.
Pieter E - May 2021
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Gerieflik en skoon.
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Comfortable and clean.
Everything is in its place, clean and tidy. Reception was also very personal.
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Cornelia C - Sep 2020
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Had a wonderful stay, very relaxing.
Nadine B - Aug 2020
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A pleasant break away from our daily madness.
Piet P - Jan 2020
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Baie stil en lekker.
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Very quite and nice.
Would definitely recommend if guests would like to rest.
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Riaan K - Oct 2020
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Nie wat ons verwag het nie.
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Not what we expected.
"Pets welcome" does not mean "pet-friendly". The area set off for the dogs at the unit is not a garden, but a very small backyard (approx. 4 square meters) and is not suitable for accommodating dogs. Unit and grounds need renovation. No security and anyone can walk into the units from the main road. Unit was very small and not suitable for 4 people.
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Erene R - Dec 2019
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Netjies en vriendelike mense!
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Neat and friendly people!
Very cute little place! Will definitely recommend!
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Denise V - Feb 2019
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Wow! Onbeskryflike belewenis!
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Wow! Indescribable experience!
Fantastic beautiful place to relax! Thank you Gustav and Rika. You are a lovely host/woman who went out of your way to make our stay wonderful!
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Herman S - Jun 2019
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Lekker kaggel vir die koue Hoëveldse winter.
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Nice fireplace for the cold Highveld winter.
See stars.
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Elizabeth F - Nov 2019
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Lovely stay.
Errol M - Dec 2019
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Baie rustig. Aangename personeel en bestuurders.
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Very quiet. Pleasant staff and managers.
Peaceful atmosphere and sounds of birds. Would just prefer to have any fans or air conditioning in room. Thank you.
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Anonymous Guest - Nov 2019
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Affordable
Place was convenient and affordable
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Amorine V - May 2018
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Waarde vir geld!
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Value for money!
Friendly staff, delicious breakfast. Definitely worth it!
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Nicole F - Apr 2018
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Great place to relax.
Rozanne N - Mar 2018
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Netjies, maar nie R500 per persoon per nag werd nie.
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Neat, but not worth R500 per person per night.
Our cottage had an outdoor shower. Breakfast is between 09:00-10:00. When we got there at 09:42, the table was already set and breakfast over. When we asked, the woman said she could quickly see what was left and what else she could make for us - we felt uncomfortable and decided to drive.
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Estelle H - Sep 2017
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Baie rustig en pragtige uitsig.
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Very tranquil and beautiful view.
They definitely need a new mattress.
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Theresa L - Sep 2017
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Cosy, huislik.
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Cosy, homey.
We all really enjoyed our evening and breakfast. Everything you need was in the chalet. All I wanted to enjoy with my tea and coffee was fresh milk. Probably if I had asked I would have been able to get but it was very early and I was in my night clothes.
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Trudi V - Sep 2017
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Lekker wegbreek.
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Nice break away.
Really a fantastic place! Wonderful reception and hospitality. Beautiful unit with private braai and meeting place. Really a great break. Went with my dogs. They were very welcome but the resident dogs didn't think so. Thanks to the owner who locked up the dogs on Sunday morning so we could play outside. However, the team of children who came to bathe in the morning did not like the dogs, screamed and shouted and again they had to stay inside. Sorry it didn't work.
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Marelize H - Aug 2017
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Knus.
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Cosy.
We had a great time.
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Michelle K - Oct 2017
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Baie lekker stil en rustig.
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Very quiet and peaceful.
It is a very simple place, but very neat, quiet and peaceful. The breakfast was very nice, and we slept very well. The people are also very friendly. There was a bit of a problem with ants coming out of the outdoor shower head when we showered, but other than that we really enjoyed it.
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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2017
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Not horrible.
Was disappointed with the location. According to Google Maps, it was located in a different location than where it actually was in the end and therefore much further from our wedding than planned. So we struggled to find the place and no answer after calling 5 times trying to get directions. The room itself was neat and well equipped.
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Stephanie L - Aug 2017
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Teleurstellend.
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Disappointing.
There were a few things that were disappointing to me. First, the outdoor shower. The shower head was broken on one side and was spraying water into the garden. The hot water came out of the hot water tap and not the shower head. So we had a rather cold and unpleasant shower experience. Secondly, we also had no cooking facilities, to make matters worse breakfast is not served until 9 o'clock in the morning.
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- Capacity: 30 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 23:00
Check-out: 11:00 - Address: Farm Kruitfontein, Off the R24, Magaliesburg, 1791, Gauteng