Molalatau Lodge and Campsites
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Gregory P - Apr 2023
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Great service.
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Thank you Greg, was a privilege having you. Hope to see you soon.
Anet B - Aug 2023
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Dis ons 2de keer by Molalatau en sal weer gaan.
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It's our 2nd time at Molalatau and will go again.
Very quiet and tidy place. We really enjoyed the nature and will go again even though we didn't get the cabin we booked, the visit was still nice.
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Elize M - Apr 2024
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Plek kort aandag. Ons het nie warm water gehad. Wasbakkrane draai in rondte.
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Place needs attention. We didn't have hot water. Sink faucets spin.
Peaceful and had a great time at lapa.
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Elize M - Apr 2024
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Beddens slaap lekker maar geen warm water in ons cottage.
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Beds sleep well but no hot water in our cottage.
Had a great time at the lapa section. Cute place but very neglected, needs attention.
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Sake V - Jan 2024
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Unexpected. Bedding was nice and clean.
Read moreBelinda J - May 2023
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Needs an upgrade.
Ronel M - Dec 2023
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Daar is meer as genoeg stilte. Die plekkie kort 'n bietjie opknappingswerk.
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There is more than enough silence. The place needs a little renovation.
The place is very quiet. There is not much to do. We expected more, but if it's quiet you're looking for, that's what you'll find there.
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Melissa N - Jul 2023
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Valse advertensie.
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False advertisement.
Upon our arrival at Molalatau Lodge, it was unfortunately Eskom Loadshedding. As we understand, this is South Africa. There were no candles or lamps and we were left in the dark. Also no warning to let us know that we should have provided for it ourselves. Also when power came back on there was no hot water. Second, they advertise that they have a restaurant, no warning, he said. Finally, we sent an email on Thursday asking if we could arrange breakfast for Sunday and received no response.
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Tarrant D - Aug 2023
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Dit is slegs 'n basiese oornagkamer.
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This is a basic overnight room only.
Overnight rooms mostly used by power station workers. On weekends it is mostly used by local day visitors for functions. Natural beauty could be better utilized by making the river visible. The bank is wooded and blocks the view of the river which is within 50 meters.
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Martie S - Jun 2022
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Die badkamers bestaan nie meer nie. Dis 'n jammerte.
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The bathrooms no longer exist. It's a shame.
Rest, bar and bathrooms do not exist. Will help if their profile is updated then everyone knows what to expect. The reception and plan b (chalet shower facilities) were very clean and tidy.
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Deon S - Jan 2022
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Was regtig baie teleurgestel en het na slegs een aand besluit om te gaan (al het ons vir 2 nagte betaal).
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Was really very disappointed and decided to leave after only one night (even though we paid for 2 nights).
Not at all what is promised on the internet, no one at reception (we had to call cell number on door to get our key), no check in, no Covid protocol and no masks. No bar (closed with red tape and full of cobwebs), no restaurant (only kitchen providing take-aways and no ice), swimming pool green and full of algae (even though it's 32 degrees outside). Cabin smelled of smoke and is not clean, has no utensils (had to ask for glasses), no water or plug on porch sink. Kitchenette consists of bar fridge (whole weekend's food doesn't even fit in it and door doesn't even close properly), kettle, 2 plates and 2 coffee mugs. Braai on the porch was still dirty from previous customers' braai and no security (Both gates are wide open). Monkeys very troublesome, throw out trash cans and pelt your car, can't open vents and air conditioning worked (showing 16 degrees) but definitely not cold. Was really a big disappointment! All positive was that the one member of staff (Stephan) we saw was very friendly and helpful and tried his best to help us.
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Fanie P - Feb 2021
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Dit was fantasties gewees.
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It had been fantastic.
Everyone was friendly. Theo contacted me and made sure everything was fine. It's so quiet and peaceful with the wonderful nature at your door.
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Sandrie D - Apr 2021
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Was terleurgesteld. Beddegoed is netjies maar die hele vertrek vertoon oud en nie op standaard nie.
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Was disappointed. Bedding is neat but the whole room looks old and not up to standard.
The fridge is falling apart. No mesh frames i.e. can't open windows because bugs come in. Shower floor is ugly and old.
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Molalatau Lodge and Campsites 's response
Sandrie
Baie dankie vir jou kommentaar. Ek het gaan kyk en ons gee andag aan die cottage. Jou beswaar met die vertrek en vloer wat oud lyk is baie vaag en ek sal graag meer duidelikheid wil hê. Die gebou is 'n hout cottage. Die hout is onlangs behandel en kan nie nuwer vertoon as wat dit reeds doen nie. Ons vervang nou gordyne met helderder kleure om die gevoel op te helder. Dalk kan jy meer spesifiek wees met die vertrek lyk oud. Ons neem jou beswaar baie ernstig op en wil dit graag aanspreek.
Florence B - Jan 2020
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The units were clean and well prepared.
Tshwaane S - Nov 2020
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Our stay was good.
Luis L - Mar 2020
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The restaurant was not equipped to feed us and the chef not on site. Stars to the barman who ran around and made phone calls to organise dinner for us. Also the bar is very under stocked with no bottled water and no cold drinks.
Read moreHermanus P - Dec 2020
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Daar gekom, geen stoof, geen ketel, geen kombuisware. Moes dit self reël by bestuur.
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Got there, no stove, no kettle, no kitchenware. Had to arrange it myself with management.
Swimming pool is green. Step door board onto patio. Wood and fire fall through rotten rusted brazier. Weak weak weak. Noise from other guests is not controlled.
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Sharon Lee V - Nov 2020
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Ons was in Ellis Ras vir besigheid. Maar is baie teleurgesteld in ons keuse van verblyf!
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We were in Ellis Ras on business. But are very disappointed in our choice of accommodation!
The units have not been maintained at all and are falling apart. No shower curtain and bathroom mold growing on the walls. There are bugs everywhere, it's terribly dirty, DStv doesn't work at all. We went to buy Doom and literally spit out a can. Didn't sleep well at all knowing that something could creep up on you in the night. We won't be back.
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Lungile N - Sep 2019
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Everyone was kind and friendly.
Molalatau Lodge and Campsites 's response
Thank you for your kind review.=, Lungile. We cannot wait to host you again You are fantastic guests.
Monique S - Mar 2019
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Vriendelik en behulpsaam.
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Friendly and helpful.
Was an oasis with friendly and helpful staff.
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Monique, baie dankie vir die positiewe reaksie op Molalatau Lodge. Ons streef deurentyd daarna om ons diens aan ons gaste die verbeter. Hierdie positiewe boodskap is baie goed vir ons moraal. Ons waardeer dit vreeslik baie.
Jr B - Aug 2019
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Dit was rustig, aangenaam en veilig.
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It was quiet, pleasant and safe.
We arrived at the lodge later than expected and reception was specially waiting just for us. The staff was friendly and considerate. The room and facilities were neat, clean and tidy and the room was also cleaned every day. The atmosphere at the lodge was quiet and very pleasant.
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Baie dankie, dis so lekker om te sien u het dit geniet by ons.
Hoop om u gou weer te sien.
Monica L - Dec 2019
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Die lugversorgers werk en kamers is skoon en netjies.
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The air conditioners work and rooms are clean and tidy.
When I booked I was under the impression that all accommodation is self-catering. The Visvanger rooms only have a kettle and fridge - no further self-catering facilities. The restaurant did not have Alle Carté menu during our stay, and we were turned away. The hangout by the river is not used as advertised on various web pages. There are an awful lot of ants in front of the Fishermen's rooms and we could therefore not visit or barbecue under the trees. The air conditioner worked and there was DStv as advertised. Although the accommodation is affordable, I will not visit Molalatau again.
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Mark J - Dec 2019
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Daar was niks om te doen wat geadverteer word nie.
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There was nothing to do that was advertised.
Would not recommend to anyone. The person who received us was very friendly, but did not know much about what was going on there. We booked for 4 adults and they made us pay for 2 units. About 8 people could sleep there. We only used the 1 unit. The pool was so dirty we couldn't even swim. We went fishing ─ there was no fishing. We understand about the drought, but if you book they should tell you so you can be given the choice to go to another place.
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Beste Mark, ek het weer na jou bespreking gaan kyk. Daar is nerens in jou bespreking melding gemaak dat julle wil visvang of dat dit enigsins 'n voorkeur of 'n voorwaarde is nie.
Dit daar gelaat, het ons die vorige twee naweke mense gehad wat kom visvang het. Ek vang self nie vis nie, dus weet ek regtig nie of die vis byt of nie, maar ons het ten minste 3 visvang gate om die lodge waar jy kan visvang.
Ek is baie jammer as ons visvanggeleenthede nie aan jou verwagtinge voldoen het nie.
Verder het jy 2 x King Fishers kamers wat ons begrotingkamers is, geboek. Ons beskrywing van die kamers is baie duidelik dat dit 2 bunker bedjies bevat en kan 4 mense akkommodeer. Jy het gevra om geskuif te word na 'n cottage wat uit 2 slaapkamers bestaan. Die Cottages wat alby reeds geboek. Toe het jy besluit julle wil by die King Fisher kamers bly. Ek kan nie uit jou bespreking vasstel of julle 4 mans of 2 mans en 2 vrouens is nie, dus het ek in elk geval aanvaar julle is 2 paartjies, daarom die twee kamers vir privaatheid, jy het immers self die bespreking gedoen.
As jy enige van die klagtes in jou kommentaar, of volledig met ons gekommunikeer het tydens die bespreking, kon ons regtig iets daaraan gedoen het.
Wat die swembaddens aan betref, is ek baie jammer. Ons het die dag voor julle opgedaag het, 80 mense as dagbesoekers gehad en dit was 'n besondere warm dag. Die druk wat soveel mense op die swembad geplaas het was ongelukkig net te veel, om dit die volgende oggend skoon aan julle beskikbaar te stel.
Ek is regtig jammer dat Molalatau nie aan julle verwagtinge voldoen het nie.
Anonymous Guest - Nov 2019
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No accommodation provided
I did not get accommodation there. Theo called me and said that they were fully booked. Can you please refund the amount of R1600 to me?
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Suzanne B - Mar 2018
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Dit was baie lekker en rustig.
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It was very nice and peaceful.
The reception was very friendly and moved us to a bigger house without any extra costs.
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Susanne, baie dankie vir die positiewe terugvoer. Dit was n voorreg om julle te akkommodeer. Kom gerus weer!
Bertus D - Sep 2018
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Great value.
Molalatau Lodge and Campsites 's response
It is not a heated pool, therefore it is regulated by the weather. Being in Lephalale for 45 years and being use to these extreme heat, with a very short winter, surely this is the first time I have heard a complaint of any pool being too cold in Lephalale. The size of the pool is 15m long by 7,7m wide and 1m deep at the shallow side, and 1,6m at the deep side. However, Molalatau Lodge do appreciate your positive review very much.
Janet P - May 2018
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You advertise fishing - there is no such facility. We slept only one night and moved early the next morning. It was a big disappointment.
Molalatau Lodge and Campsites 's response
Dear Janet,
Thank you very much for your feedcak.
Would it be possible to advise who you asked for the fishing facilities as I would love to address it further? Furthermore, I will send you pictures of our fishing area/facilities to confirm that we do have these facilities available.
Sias S - Dec 2018
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Sal dit nie aanbeveel nie.
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Would not recommend it.
Day visitors and other guests do not consider any other person on the premises. Management does nothing about it either. Vehicles with loud music stop at your bedroom window and blare. At four o'clock in the morning you can hear the music of the vehicles as far as Ellisras.
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Molalatau Lodge and Campsites 's response
December is always a challenge with regards to year-end functions. As for our policy, we try to close the lodge for day visitors by 6 o'clock at night, but at special occasions, we allow them until 8'o clock at night. I will follow this up and sort it out as an urgency. My apologies.
Anonymous Guest - Dec 2017
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Value for money and helpful.
Very nice garden lawns, mosquitoes were bothering. Had a nice stay. Will go back.
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Ephenia M - Dec 2017
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A very nice place.
Molalatau Lodge and Campsites 's response
Dear Ephenia,
Thank you for your feedback. We are still busy with upgrades to our venue, due to being occupied for 4 years by a group of foreign contractors until October 2017. I promise to present to you an even better visit when you visit us again. I was great to have you visiting us.
We are looking forward to your next visit.
- Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
- Capacity: 198 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Gedeelte 25 Wonderboomhoek, Lephalale, 0555, Limpopo