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Mountain View Lodge Montagu

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Review Summary

4.3 out of 5from 23 reviews for Mountain View Lodge Montagu
Cleanliness
4.4/5
Service
4.0/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.7/5
Value for money
3.8/5
Sanet N - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sanet N
With partner

Great place.

The 360-degree view from the deck. Comfortable accommodation. Nice breakfast and an especially great shower.

Louis V - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Louis V
With partner

Basic, but adequate for the price.

I guess that this establishment was once a bit more well-kept based on the pictures. Things seem a bit dated. It's nothing special, but fine for a quick one-night stay-over. The bar and restaurant that is advertised seem more like an "oh ok, if you really want to make use of it I guess we can accommodate you" kind of setup. I would have liked to try one of their imported beers, but the bar was abandoned with minimal stock and mostly empty fridges, with no indication of how to get service. I could have gone to ask the owner, but they were busy having a "braai" with their friends/family and I did not want to disturb them walking in on their gathering. The breakfast we had included with our stay was "fine", but not of a high standard by any means. A buffet was provided, which consisted of a kitchen plate with a few fruits and small cups of yoghurt placed on it. We could order a "free" omelet or egg breakfast with the "modest" buffet (as it is advertised). We ate, it tasted good, we thanked them and we left. The owners were never directly unprofessional, but my wife and I both got the idea that they were just "riding it out", and if there was once a bit of passion involved in the project, it seems to be missing in action at this point in time. Statements provided on informational booklets, that read: "Don't complain about "xxx", this is Africa after all", speak for itself as to their attitude towards having a go at being the best they can be. Africa has its problems, but business owners using this to "warrant" offering a lower class of service, instead of rising to the occasion and working around the problem, is not contributing anything constructive. No, I don't think I'll ever visit here again.

Tertius C - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Tertius C
With partner

Lekker plek, swembad puik.

Baie lekker plek, kort bietjie sterker lig op bedkassies en miskien 'n yskassie in die kamer. Swembad en ontbyt was puik.

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Nice place, pool great.

Very nice place, needs a bit stronger light on bedside tables and maybe a small fridge in the room. Pool and breakfast were great.

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Anonymous Guest - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Leen D - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Leen D
With partner

Gerieflike en rustige wegbreekplek met pragtige uitsig.

Pragtig geleë teen die berg, panoramiese uitsigte, veilige parkering, kliëntevriendelike diens. Ons sal graag terugkom!

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Comfortable and peaceful getaway with a beautiful view.

Beautifully located on the mountain, panoramic views, secure parking, customer friendly service. We would love to come back!

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Elna V - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elna V
With partner

Lekker, maar nie wonderlik nie!

Redes waarom ek dit nie sou aanbeveel nie: Daar is heelwat trappe na die kamers en ons was nie bewus daarvan nie. Belangrik om dit op webtuiste aan te dui, veral as mens baie en swaar bagasie het. Eienaar het met aankoms wel gehelp. Alhoewel kamers ruim, netjies, goed toegerus en smaakvol is, is daar geen privaatheid nie, aangesien al die kamers uitloop op gang na swembad, kroeg en dak. Met slegs skuifdeure was dit onprakties om in die hitte vars lug te geniet sonder om privaatheid prys te gee.

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Nice, but not great!

Reasons I wouldn't recommend: There are quite a few stairs to the rooms and we weren't aware of that. Important to indicate this on the website, especially if you have a lot of heavy luggage. Owner did help upon arrival. Although rooms are spacious, tidy, well-equipped and tasteful, there is no privacy as all rooms open onto corridors to pool, bar and rooftop. With only sliding doors, it was impractical to enjoy fresh air in the heat without giving up privacy.

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Venkatesh S - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Venkatesh S
Family with young children

Real value for money.

Good place to stay. Breakfast was good especially the farm omelette. Just wish there was a common fridge and a microwave.

Almari O - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Almari O
With friends

Die diens en verblyf was aangenaam.

Die ligging en omgewing is ideaal vir toeriste. Die enigste negatief is die badkamer sonder 'n deur en die huilende wind a.g.v die ligging wat nogal steurend was, maar dit is deel van die natuur en buite eienaars se beheer. Baie vriendelike gasheer en gasvrou en ontvangs was verwelkomend.

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The service and stay was pleasant.

The location and area is ideal for tourists. The only negative would be that the bathroom doesn't have a door and the howling wind due to the location can be quite disturbing, but it is part of nature and out of the owners' control. Very friendly hosts who welcomed us warmly.

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Tony B - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Tony B
Individual traveller

Baie teleurgesteld.

Mountain View adverteer as 'n lodge met lodge tariewe. Dit is egter niks anders as 'n backpackers met 'n en-suite badkamer en oorgrote bed nie. Daar is geen basiese geriewe soos 'n kroegyskas, gebottelde water of TV nie. Die WiFi het bitter swak sein - meestal geen - waarvoor hulle die feit dat hulle in Afrika is blameer. Die gasheer en gasvrou is egter baie vriendelik en verwelkomend en daar is 'n lieflike verhitte swembad en dek met 'n pragtige uitsig, maar aangeboude kamers en gegote yster diere in die tuin maak nie van die plek 'n "lodge" nie. As hulle hul tariewe halveer, kan dit dalk die waarde van die tipe akkommodasie regverdig. Ek blameer myself egter vir die oordeelsfout aangesien ek nie hulle resensies gelees het nie en my besluit geskoei het op die naam en die foto's wat ek gesien het.

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Very disappointed.

Mountain View advertises as a lodge with lodge rates. It is, however, nothing but a backpackers with an en suite bathroom and a big bed. There is no basic amenities such as a bar fridge, bottled water or TV. The WiFi's signal was very weak - mostly no signal - for which they blame the fact that they are in Africa. The host and hostess were very friendly and welcoming and there is a lovely heated pool and deck with great views, but rooms and cast iron animals in the garden, doesn't make it a lodge. If they halve their rates, it might justify the value of the type of accommodation. I blame myself for the error of judgement, since I have not read their reviews and made my decision based on the name and the pictures I saw.

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Mountain View Lodge Montagu 's response

We do not advertise TV's in the room, nor do we advertise a refrigerator or air-conditioning in the room. What we advertise and what the pictures show on the webpage is what we offer : A spacious room with en-suite bathroom, coffee- and tea-making facilities in the room, an onsite bar with local wines and Belgian beer, an onsite restaurant (open on reservation for guests only), a heated swimming pool, a roof terrace that overlooks the entire town, a peaceful, quiet and save environment.

It is impossible to please everyone, but it is possible to provide the correct information:
Backpackers: property that provides a bed, mostly in a dorm, with communal bathroom and toilet,
B&B: Property that provides guests rooms with breakfast,
Lodge: Same as a B&B but also provides more than just breakfast, i.e. dinners, bar, etc,
Hotel: same as lodge but with a 24 hour open reception.

Mountain View Lodge Montagu
Irma F - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Irma F
With partner

Baie gerieflik.

Lekker ruim en skoon verblyf. Eienaar baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Wonderlike uitsig oor Montagu!

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Very convenient.

Spacious and clean accommodation. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Beautiful views of Montagu!

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Hella K - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hella K
With partner

Elegant, modern, quiet, safe.

There is a wonderful view from the top terrace over the city and the mountains. Both landlord and lady are very helpful and friendly. There are many small areas where you can relax, eg in the bar - If you like to drink beer then get there.

Peet K - Jan 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Peet K
With partner

Pragtige uitsig, vriendelike eienaars, goeie ligging en Belgiese bier.

Vriendelike en hulpvaardige gasheer en gasvrou. Skoon akkommodasie en dakstoep met fantastiese 360°-uitsig oor die hele Montagu-vallei. Uitstekende en groot verskeidenheid Belgiese biere beskikbaar, wat baie verfrissend was tydens die hittegolf. Addisionele ventilasie deur die kamers (buiten die skuifdeur voor op die loopvlak) sou baie gehelp het tydens die verskriklike warm Montagu dae en nagte. Dit is stapafstand van die dorpsentrum, maar die terugstap is opdraand. Die swembad langs die dakstoep was baie welkom tydens die hittegolf. Vir privaatheid sou dit goed wees indien die gordyne by die skuifdeur "block-outs" kon wees.

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Beautiful view, friendly owners, good location and Belgian beer.

Friendly and helpful host and hostess. Clean accommodation and roof terrace with fantastic 360° views over the entire Montagu Valley. Excellent and large selection of Belgian beers available, which was very refreshing during the heat wave. Additional ventilation through the rooms (outside the front sliding door on the landing) would have helped a lot during the terribly hot Montagu days and nights. It is walking distance from the town centre, but the walk back is uphill. The pool next to the roof terrace was very welcome during the heat wave. For privacy it would be good if the curtains at the sliding door could be "block-outs".

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Chris P - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris P
With friends

Fantastiese uitsig, stil met 'n heerlike swembad en kuier-area. Baie aangename gasvrou, Maud.

Mountain View Lodge sal ek enige tyd aanbeveel. Die uitsig oor die vallei en die berge vanaf die swembad is onverbeterlik. Daar is 'n uitkykdek vir ontspanning. Daar is ook 'n lekker kuierarea en daar hoef nie die hele tyd in die kamer gesit word nie. Die ontbyt word heerlik voorberei. Kamers is gerieflik met alles wat benodig word. Moenie net een nag oorbly nie. Dis moontlik om 'n paar dae net by MV Lodge te ontspan.

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Fantastic view, quiet with a lovely swimming pool and chill area. Very pleasant hostess, Maud.

I will recommend Mountain View Lodge anytime. The view over the valley and the mountains from the swimming pool is unbeatable. There is a lookout deck for when you just want to relax. There is also a nice chill area and you don't have to sit in your room the whole time. Breakfast is delicious. Rooms are comfortable with everything you could possibly need. Don't just stay there for a single night. It is possible to relax for a good couple days at MV Lodge.

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Leon B - Feb 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Leon B
With partner

Baie lekker gasvryheid, wonderlike uitsig en lekker gekuier.

Gasvryheid van eienaars was uitstekend en ons het lekker saam met hulle en ander gaste gekuier oor 'n hele paar Belgiese biere.

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Very nice hospitality, wonderful view and good time.

Hospitality from owners was excellent and we had a good time with them and other guests over quite a few Belgian beers.

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Heleen B - Nov 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Heleen B
With partner

Rustig.

Aangename mense en lekker rustige atmosfeer.

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Peaceful.

Pleasant people and a nice and peaceful atmosphere.

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Robert B - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Robert B
With partner

Rustige plek met 'n mooi uitsig van die dorp en valley.

Ek sal dink vir die prys moet daar 'n yskas en lugreeling wees in die kamer. Die "free WiFi" het nie gewerk nie. Die plek het 'n baie mooi uitsig oor die dorp en valley.

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Peaceful place with a beautiful view of the town and the valley.

I would think for the price there should be a fridge and an air con in the room. The free WiFi did not work. The place has a very nice view of the town and the valley.

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Riana R - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Riana R
With partner

Ons het meer verwag.

Ons het lekker gebly, dit was nie 'n vinnige stop nie. Ek skryf die resensie nadat ons al by 2 ander plekke was. Foto's kan bedrieglik wees. Die kamer self was eenvoudig. Ag ek het seker net meer verwag. Die eienaars is baie gaaf. Ons het toe gaan rondry en 'n restaurant met die naam van Kokkemans gekry. Dit het ons aand gemaak!

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We expected more.

We had a nice stay, it wasn't a quick stop. I am writing the review after we have been to 2 other places. Photos can be deceiving. The room itself was simple. Oh I guess I just expected more. The owners are very nice. We then drove around and found a restaurant called van Kokkemans. It made our night!

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Mountain View Lodge Montagu 's response

We are sorry to hear you that you did not enjoy your stay. We do however urge you to compare rates if you compare us to other accommodations. We offer our guests what they pay for - a good comfortable bed in a clean room, a clean bathroom with a big hot shower and a buffet and warm breakfast. Our pictures were taken with a cell phone, how can it be more honest?

Mountain View Lodge Montagu
Tobie L - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Tobie L
With partner

Gemiddeld en swak vir prys.

Beddegoed oud. Kamer nie behoorlik skoongemaak nie.

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Average and bad for the price.

Bedding old. Room not cleaned properly.

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Carla Caris ? - Nov 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carla Caris ?
With partner

Topverblijf in Montagu.

Mooi uitzicht vanaf terras. Vriendelijk en behulpzame eigenaren.

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Top stay in Montagu.

Nice view from the terrace. Friendly and helpful owners.

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Laetitia M - Jun 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Laetitia M

Ons het lekker gebly.

Dit was vir ons baie snaaks dat daar nie 'n badkamerdeur was nie. My seun het teruggekom van 'n staptoer en ons het die volgende dag verder gery na Hartenbos. Hy het maar in sy slaapsak saam met my op die koninggrootte-bed geslaap... ma en seun wou darem nie heeltemal saam in dieselfde bed slaap nie.

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We had a nice stay.

It was very funny to us that there was no bathroom door. My son came back from a walking tour and the next day we drove on to Hartenbos. He just slept in his sleeping bag with me on the king-size bed... at least mother and son didn't want to sleep completely together in the same bed.

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Cynthia C - Aug 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cynthia C
Large group

Verblyf was fantasties.

Beste asemrowende uitsig in Montagu,rustig, stil en gasvry. Word hoogs aanbeveel.

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Stay was fantastic.

Best breathtaking view in Montagu, peaceful, quiet and hospitable. Highly recommended.

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Aza M - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Aza M
With partner

I really had a fantastic time.

The place is just breathtaking. The owners are very friendly and it's a lovely place to get a piece of mind. Would definitely go again.

Rudi J - Sep 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudi J
With partner

LOVED THE STAY

We njoyed this venue very much and the host was on the ball all the time. we realy loved the tour and got to see ots of things that made it even more special thank you so much

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  • Capacity: 14 people
  • No children under 11
  • Check-in: 15:00 to 20:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 33 Kohler Street, Montagu, 6720, Western Cape
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