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Philippolis Hotel

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4.7 out of 5from 161 reviews for Philippolis Hotel
Cleanliness
4.8/5
Service
4.7/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Rika B - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rika B
With partner

Rustig en goeie diens.

Baie netjies, vriendelike diens en lekker kos.

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Quiet and good service.

Very neat, friendly service and good food.

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Thailia C - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thailia C
With partner

Philippolis hotel is die beste.

Ons het elke oomblik by die hotel geniet. Die bestuurder en al haar personeel is baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Ons het baie lekker! Ons aandete en ontbyt was 5*!

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Philippolis hotel is the best.

We enjoyed every moment at the hotel. The manager and all her staff are very friendly and helpful. We had a lot of fun! Our dinner and breakfast were 5*!

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Philippolis Hotel 's response

Dit was 'n absolute voorreg om julle hier by ons te kon hê. Lieflike gaste en opregte mense.
Baie dankie dat julle by ons tuisgegaan het. Ons sien uit daarna om julle weer terug te verwelkom in die toekoms.
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Eddie K - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eddie K
Family with teenagers

'n Mooi herinnering.

Wat 'n lekker verrassing! Michael en sy span het ons vriendelik ontvang en die hotelkeuse was reg. Die plek is baie netjies, veilig en die linne is kraakvars skoon! Aandete was baie lekker - pizzas langs die kaggelvuur, 'n absolute wenner! Het lekker gebly in die Philippolis Hotel en sal weer so maak.

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A nice memory.

What a nice surprise! Michael and his team received us kindly and the hotel choice was right. The place is very neat, safe and the linen is crisp clean! Dinner was very nice - pizzas by the fireplace, an absolute winner! Had a nice stay in the Philippolis Hotel and will do so again.

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Baie dankie Eddie. Dit was vir ons 'n voorreg om julle te ontmoet. Ons het julle regtig geniet. Sien uit na julle volgende besoek.

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Bestuur en Personeel

Philippolis Hotel
Terri R - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Terri R
With partner

Excellent value for money.

Very friendly owners. The room was clean and comfortable. There is a restaurant and a bar. It is in a good location to be able to explore town. There is lock up parking. We felt very safe.

Thys B - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thys B
Family with teenagers

Fantastiese, gasvrye mense wat uit hulle pad gaan om jou welkom te laat voel.

Fantastiese, gasvrye mense wat uit hulle pad gaan om jou welkom te laat voel. Geriewe en kos is uitstaande en ons sal beslis weer daar oornag.

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Fantastic, hospitable people who go out of their way to make you feel welcome.

Fantastic, hospitable people who go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Facilities and food are outstanding and we will definitely stay there again.

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Hendrik K - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hendrik K
Family with young children

Oornag oppad terug van die Suid-Kaap na Johannesburg.

Gawe gasvrye mense; heerlike aandete en fantastiese ontbyt!

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Overnight on the way back from the Southern Cape to Johannesburg.

Nice hospitable people; delicious dinner and fantastic breakfast!

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Altus N - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Altus N
Family with teenagers

Moet sien dorpie.

Baie lekker gewees. Die gasvryheid van die verblyf was uitstekend. Kos was uit die boonste rakke gewees.

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Must see village.

It was very nice. The hospitality of the stay was excellent. Food was top notch.

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David L - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
David L
With partner

We enjoyed our overnight stop on our journey from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

Our welcome by the owner and family was very friendly, and the hotel staff were all pleasant and helpful. The menu in the restaurant was small but provided a variety of dishes, all of which were freshly prepared and enjoyable.

Joekie R - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Joekie R
Family with teenagers

Goeie, skoon en netjiese verblyf.

Heerlike verblyf en oulike dorpie.

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Good, clean and tidy accommodation.

Lovely stay and cute town.

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Melanie J - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melanie J
Family with young children

Lekker dorpie, vriendelike mense.

Baie netjies en skoon, heerlike tuisgemaakte aandete met vriendelike diens. Veilige parkering. Oulike dorpie.

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Nice town, friendly people.

Very neat and clean, delicious homemade dinner with friendly service. Secure parking. Cute little town.

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Ampie G - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ampie G
With partner

Baie lekker plek om oor te slaap.

Egte Karoo gasvryheid. Baie lekker aandete en ontbyt. Veilige parkering.

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Very nice place to sleep over.

True Karoo hospitality. Very nice dinner and breakfast. Secure parking.

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Cecile L - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cecile L
With partner

Nuwe eienaars is warm en gasvry. Gesels lekker en het baie toekomsplanne.

Baie netjies en skoon. Lieflike restaurant. Elektriese kombers vir koue nag.

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New owners are warm and welcoming. Chats well and has many future plans.

Very neat and clean. Lovely restaurant. Electric blanket for cold night.

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Philippolis Hotel 's response

Baie dankie Cecile. Dit was lekker om julle te ontmoet. Ons hoop julle het 'n veilige reis gehad en glo en vertrou om julle spoedig weer te sien.
Groete
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Philippolis Hotel
Betsie C - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Betsie C
With partner

Ons verblyf was baie netjies en op 'n hoë standaard, en ons is baie vriendelik ontvang!

Ons het baie lekker gebly! Dit is 'n mooi omgewing en al was die pad vol slaggate, was dit nog steeds die moeite werd en baie rustiger as om op die N1 te ry. Ons het baie welkom en tuis gevoel, en die ete by die restaurant was heerlik!

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Our accommodation was very neat and to a high standard, and we were received very kindly!

We had a great stay! It's a beautiful setting and even though the road was full of potholes, it was still worth it and much more peaceful than driving on the N1. We felt very welcome and at home, and the meal at the restaurant was delicious!

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Christine L - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Christine L
Family with young children

Vriendelike diens. Skoon en netjies.

Die eenhede is skoon en netjies. Die span is gasvry en baie vriendelik. Perfekte plek om oor te slaap oppad tussen die Kaap en JHB. Swemplek vir kinders en lekker etes.

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Friendly service. Clean and tidy.

The units are clean and tidy. The team is hospitable and very friendly. Perfect place to sleep on the way between the Cape and JHB. Swimming place for children and delicious meals.

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Rondine L - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Rondine L
With partner

Stil en rustige atmosfeer.

Ons het een nag daar gebly, dit was baie aangenaam, alles was skoon en netjies. Die gasvrou het ons baie welkom laat voel. Ons het in die restaurant geëet, en die kos was heerlik.

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Quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

We stayed there one night, it was very pleasant, everything was clean and tidy. The hostess made us feel very welcome. We ate in the restaurant, and the food was delicious.

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Margot U - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Margot U
With friends

Ek sal nie weer daar wil bly nie.

Nee, die elektriese kombers was foutief, daar was geen ekstra komberse nie, ek het die hele aand koud gekry!

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I would not want to stay there again.

No, the electric blanket was faulty, there were no extra blankets, I was cold all night!

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Ons is baie jammer oor die ongerief, maar u was welkom om enige tyd met ons te kom praat. Ons is altyd beskikbaar, maar was nie bewus van enige probleme tot die volgende oggend nie.
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Pierre J - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Pierre J
With partner

It was liveable.

To make my review short and sweet, the hotel is in need of serious renovations. Something also needs to be done about the sewer smell by the parking lots and where you eat outside.

Philippolis Hotel 's response

Unfortunately, this is an old building that needs to be upgraded on a regular basis. We do attend to all major problems as soon as possible. We apologise for the inconvenience caused by an unforeseen blocked drain during the night and did report and fix it the same morning.

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

Ons sal dit weer doen.

Ongelooflike lekker plekkie, met baie goeie klientediens.

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We will do it again.

Incredibly nice place, with very good customer service.

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

Pragtige en veilige oornagverblyf.

Philippolis Hotel is 'n pragtige plaaslike hotel met ouwêreldse sjarme. Die kamers is netjies en skoon met smaakvolle dekor en 'n lekker groot badkamer. Ons het in kamer 6 oornag met die twee enkelbeddens soos op die webtuiste. Daar is ook veilige parkering op die terrein met 'n hek en hekwag. Daar is 'n karaktervolle kroegie in die hotel ook waar mens kan ontspan na 'n lang dag op die pad! Die aandete was uit die boonste rakke! Ons het baie lekker gebly!

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Beautiful and safe overnight accommodation.

Philippolis Hotel is a beautiful local hotel with old world charm. The rooms are neat and clean with tasteful decor and a nice big bathroom. We spent the night in room 6 with the two single beds as on the website. There is also secure parking on site with a gate and gate guard. There is also a characterful bar in the hotel where you can relax after a long day on the road! The dinner was top notch! We had a great stay!

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

Fantasties.

Baie lekker. Vriendelike personeel.

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Fantastic.

Very nice. Friendly staff.

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

Gemaklik, lekker.

Ons is mal oor Philippolis Hotel, en sal altyd daarso stop.

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Easy, nice.

We love Philippolis Hotel, and will always stop there.

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Francois R - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois R
Family with teenagers

Goeie waarde vir geld.

Ons het dit baie geniet.

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Good value for money.

We enjoyed it very much.

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

Very restful.

Wonderful stay with very friendly and helpful hosts.

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

Peaceful fin.

Delightful hosts, oasis on a hot summer's day.

Caren D - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Caren D
With partner

Ek kan niks negatief deurgee. Heerlike, netjiese, vriendelike verblyf.

Vir seker baie lekker! Dankie.

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I can't pass on anything negative. Lovely, tidy, friendly accommodation.

For sure very nice! Thank you.

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Jakes M - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jakes M
Individual traveller

Aanbeveel.

Word aanbeveel. Outydse sjarme.

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Recommended.

Is recommended. Old fashioned charm.

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Baie dankie Niel. Ons sien uit na u volgende kuier by Philippolis Hotel.

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Nico G - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nico G
With partner

Fantastiese verblyf.

Vriendelik verwelkom met baie goeie diens. Sal beslis dit aanraai vir almal.

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Fantastic stay.

Friendly welcome with very good service. Would definitely recommend it to everyone.

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Baie dankie vir die tydjie om `n resensie te beantwoord Nico. Ons hoop ons kan u weer binnekort verwelkom by Philippolis Hotel. Groete tuis

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Steffany V - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Steffany V

What a great experience!

This was such a wonderful experience. The manager, Liesl, really goes beyond what is expected warning us about the condition of the roads and making sure we arrived safely. Safe parking, delicious food and 5/5 rooms. I highly recommend that everyone that can support them do so. Thank you Philippolis Hotel.

Hanlea M - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hanlea M
Family with teenagers

Fantastiese verblyf en gasvryheid.

Ons het twee afsonderlike aande oorgeslaap by die Philippolis Hotel. Ons is warm ontvang deur Ian en Liesl, die verblyf was baie gerieflik, en die kos was uitstekend. Ons het die geskiedenis van die dorpie en die hotel geniet. Dit was 'n besonderse ervaring. Ons sal beslis weer kom. Philippolis Hotel se mense is vriendelik, die dorpie skoon en mooi. Die hotel is mooi opgeknap in die bekwame hande van Ian en Liesl.

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Fantastic accommodation and hospitality.

We spent two separate nights at the Philippolis Hotel. We were warmly received by Ian and Liesl, the accommodation was very comfortable, and the food was excellent. We enjoyed the history of the village and the hotel. It was a special experience. We will definitely come again. Philippolis Hotel's people are friendly, the village clean and beautiful. The hotel has been nicely renovated in the capable hands of Ian and Liesl.

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Brendan D - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Brendan D
With partner

Ons het ons tyd by Philippolis Hotel baie geniet.

Dit was ons eerste keer in Philippolis gewees. Die eienaars van die hotel was vreeslik vriendelik en hulpvaardig gewees. Ons het lekker met hulle gekuier en hulle het vir ons goeie advies gegee oor watter roete die beste is om te ry na ons volgende bestemming. Die hotel self is baie netjies en skoon. Die restaurant by die hotel is die enigste plek in die dorp om te eet, so dit is baie gerieflik. Die kos was ook baie lekker gewees. Ons kan hierdie hotel verseker aanbeveel.

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We really enjoyed our time at Philippolis Hotel.

It was our first time in Philippolis. The owners of the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful. We had a great time with them and they gave us great advice on the best route to take to our next destination. The hotel itself is very neat and clean. The restaurant at the hotel is the only place in town to eat, so it is very convenient. The food was also very nice. We can certainly recommend this hotel.

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Rona J - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rona J
With partner

Absoluut 'n moét!

Soos elke vorige keer stel die oulike plek en mense nie teleur nie. Vriendelik en huislik. Kamers is super netjies en skoon. Kos is heerlik. Ons kan oor niks kla nie.

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Absolutely a must!

As every time before, the cute place and people do not disappoint. Friendly and homey. Rooms are super neat and clean. Food is delicious. We can't complain about anything.

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Reana B - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Reana B
With partner

Karaktervolle hotel. Baie skoon en netjies.

Aandete en ontbyt uitstekend. Heerlike koffie is 'n bonus! Sal hotel met vrymoedigheid aanbeveel.

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Characterful hotel. Very clean and tidy.

Dinner and breakfast excellent. Delicious coffee is a bonus! Would recommend hotel with confidence.

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Nelia F - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nelia F
Family with young children

Home away from home!

The owners are extremely friendly and hospitable. The rooms are very clean. The food is excellent. I will definitely stay there again!

Patrick H - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Patrick H
With partner

We had an enjoyable overnight stay.

The hosts, Ian and Liesl Stark were great hosts and very engaging. The food was excellent and at very reasonable prices. Just to think the the N1 used to pass through this town in the 70's.

Petro R - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Petro R
Family with teenagers

Heerlik geslaap, perfekte oornagplek.

Pragtige kamers, heerlik geslaap. Oulike dorpie.

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Had a great night's sleep, perfect overnight stay.

Beautiful rooms, slept great. Cute little town.

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Jacques S - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacques S
With partner

Absolute juweel in 'n pragtige dorpie.

Die eienaars is absolute hartsmense en hulle dra jou op die hande. Die perfekte steak is aan my voorgesit voorberei deur die eienaars se seun. Ek sal enigiemand aanraai om daar te gaan oornag. Skoon, veilig en waarde vir geld. Jy is nie 'n gas nie, jy word soos 'n vriend behandel. En die hotel se oorspronklike kroeg is 'n belewenis. Gebou dateer uit die 1800s.

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Absolute gem in a beautiful village.

The owners are absolute people of heart and they carry you on their hands. The perfect steak was prepared in front of me by the owners son. I would advise anyone to spend the night there. Clean, safe and value for money. You are not a guest, you are treated like a friend. And the hotel's original bar is an experience. Building dates from the 1800s.

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Olaf L - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Olaf L
Family with young children

Lekker rustige verblyf by Philippolis op pad huistoe.

Philippolis Hotel is 'n lekker plek om oor te slaap op pad huistoe van die see af! Kom voor donker daar aan en gaan stap in die dorpie se strate. Daar is baie geskiedenis in die omgewing!

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Nice quiet stay at Philippolis on the way home.

Philippolis Hotel is a nice place to sleep on the way home from the sea! Get there before dark and go for a walk in the village streets. There is a lot of history in the area!

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Riana V - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riana V
Family with teenagers

Baie lekker oorslaap, stil en verfrissend.

Die dorpie is 'n baie lekker oorslaap-stop tussen Johannesburg en Kaapstad en self vir reisigers soos ons wat teruggekom het van Oos-Londen.

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Very nice overnight stay, quiet and refreshing.

The village is a very nice overnight stop between Johannesburg and Cape Town and even for travelers like us who have come back from East London.

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Irma S - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Irma S

Aangename verrassing.

Het in vele hotelle wêreldwyd gebly en het gewonder hoe 'n hotel op 'n klein dorpie sal wees - baie aangename verrassing. Ontvangs was vriendelik en almal was baie behulpsaam. Kamer en badkamer was baie gerieflik. Kos was puik.

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Pleasant surprise.

Have stayed in many hotels worldwide and wondered what a small town hotel would be like - very pleasant surprise. Reception was friendly and everyone was very helpful. Room and bathroom were very comfortable. Food was great.

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Hannelie H - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannelie H
Family with teenagers

Uitstekend! Baie Dankie.

Alles netjies en skoon Heerlike kos en gesels. Ons sal weer gaan kuier.

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Outstanding! Thank you very much.

Everything neat and clean Delicious food and conversation. We will visit again.

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Chris B - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris B
Family with teenagers

Netjies en goeie ontvangs.

Ons het lekker gebly, netjies en met goeie diens van die eienaars.

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Neat and good reception.

We had a nice stay, tidy and with good service from the owners.

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Melanie B - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melanie B
Family with teenagers

Die pizza was heerlik en ons het lekker gekuier by die stukkie geskiedenis.

Baie netjiese plekkie. Eienaars is baie aangenaam en het ons baie tuis laat voel.

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The pizza was delicious and we had a great time at the piece of history.

Very neat place. Owners are very pleasant and made us feel very much at home.

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Ronelle P - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Ronelle P
Family with teenagers

Gerieflik, skoon en netjies! Vriendelike mense!

Vriendelike ontvangs, sommer lekker mense! Baie netjies en skoon, heerlike tuisgemaakte aandete met vriendelike diens. Gerieflike slaap en veilige parkering. Oulike dorpie met interessante geskiedenis.

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Comfortable, clean and tidy! Friendly people!

Friendly reception, just nice people! Very neat and clean, delicious homemade dinner with friendly service. Comfortable sleep and safe parking. Quaint little town with interesting history.

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Theresa D - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Theresa D
Family with young children

Clean, comfortable and friendly. Food was excellent.

Nothing was too much for management and staff.

Alvar K - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alvar K
With partner

Uitstekende, plattelandse hotel.

Netjiese, skoon kamers. Spierwit, kraakskoon beddegoed. Uitstekende kos. Vriendelike eienaars.

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Excellent country hotel.

Neat, clean rooms. Pure white, spotless bedding. Excellent food. Friendly owners.

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Philippa H - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Philippa H
Individual traveller

Basic accommodation, excellent evening meal.

Nice to walk around this Karoo town.

Anneline C - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anneline C
With partner

Gasvry, welkom, skoon, netjies, gelieflik, dankbaar.

Goeie dag, wat 'n heerlike kuier. Toe ons op Philippolis land, was die hele dorp gesluit, want Eskom het ook geland. Maar die eienaars van die hotel het plan gehad, eie kragopwekker, ons het dus water en krag gehad. Het heerlik geëet in die hotel. Kos was uit die boonste rakke.

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Hospitable, welcome, clean, neat, lovely, grateful.

Good day, what a lovely visit. When we landed at Philippolis, the whole town was closed because Eskom had also landed. But the owners of the hotel had a plan, own generator, so we had water and power. Had a great meal in the hotel. Food was top notch.

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Rhoda L - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Rhoda L
Family with teenagers

Vriendelike diens.

Ons is vriendelik ontvang. Kamer is netjies en perfek vir 'n gesin van 4. Hotel het 'n kragopwekker. 'n Klein yskas in die kamer sal wonderlik wees.

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Friendly service.

We were kindly received. Room is neat and perfect for a family of 4. Hotel has a generator. A small fridge in the room would be great.

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

Die hotel is netjies en skoon en mense baie gasvry.

Baie netjies en skoon. Gasvrye mense.

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The hotel is neat and clean and people very hospitable.

Very neat and clean. Hospitable people.

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Mathilda H - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mathilda H
Family with teenagers

Lovely overnight stop.

We had a great overnight stop at the Philippolis Hotel - it is a bit off the main route but it was a beautiful drive to the village. The hosts are very welcoming, and the food served was really good. We had great steaks for dinner, and the options for a cooked breakfast were all good. Our room was a bit dusty on account of the thatched roof, but other than that everything was comfortable and clean.

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

Baie lekker en rustig.

Baie vriendelike ontvangs deur bestuur, lekker aandete en ontbyt, netjies en skoon, en lekker kuier en gesels met eienaars en plaaslike besoekers.

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Very nice and peaceful.

Very friendly reception by management, nice dinner and breakfast, neat and clean, and nice to visit and chat with owners and local visitors.

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Helet G - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Helet G
With partner

Eersteklas, die beste slaapplek teen 'n redelike prys!

Ian, Liesl en hul kinders loop beslis die ekstra myl vir hul gaste. Om op 'n klein dorpie, wat oor baie slegte paaie bereik word, hierdie klas diens en etes te lewer, is 'n groot uitdaging. En hulle slaag werklik! Sou ons ooit weer in daardie geweste kom, sal ons beslis weer daar oorbly. Dankie nogmaals.

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First class, the best place to sleep at a reasonable price!

Ian, Liesl and their children definitely go the extra mile for their guests. To provide this class of service and meals in a small town, which is reached over very bad roads, is a big challenge. And they really succeed! Should we ever come to those regions again, we will definitely stay there again. Thanks again.

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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Clean, fresh linen. Well-fried meat (extra). Poor communication around relevant information. Safety is a concern and noise at night.

Rondavel was clean, linen fresh. Dinner was nice, well-roasted meat. Poor communication regarding condition of the access roads, load shedding schedule, procedure to order dinner, availability of wifi - generally just a bad reception and passing on of necessary information. Generator runs from practically right next to the chalet until 11pm - too late after a long day on the road. Neighbors make noise until very late and the traffic in front of the hotel is very disturbing. Safety is a concern - unknown man hid behind our cottage while we were packing the car the next morning - looking for an unguarded moment where the car is open. My husband came across him.

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Christine E - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christine E
Family with teenagers

Baie gelukkig met diens, etes en vriendelikheid.

Ons het laat arriveer en die eienaars was reg vir ons en het ook gehelp met etes. Die kos was fantasties en pryse baie billik.

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Very happy with service, meals and friendliness.

We arrived late and the owners were ready for us and also helped with meals. The food was fantastic and prices very reasonable.

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Carin B - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carin B
With partner

Verskriklik lekker.

Dit was weer soos om saam met ou vriende te kuier.

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Terribly delicious.

It was like hanging out with old friends again.

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Loedolff V - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Loedolff V
Family with young children

Vriendelik en goeie diens.

Dis die perfekte plek om oor te bly as jy tussen die Kaap en Gauteng ry.

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Friendly and good service.

It's the perfect place to stay if you're driving between the Cape and Gauteng.

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Philippolis Hotel 's response

Beste Loedolff,

Baie dankie vir u besoek en resensie vir ons instansie.

Ons dorpie is ideaal gelee as halfweg roete tussen die Wes en Oos Kaap en Gauteng en ons waardeer die terugvoering vir kennisname deur toekomstige besoekers by Philippolis Hotel en ons dorp.

Voorspoedige 2023 vir u en u gesin en `n verdere Philippolis besoek.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian en Liesl

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Annemarie M - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annemarie M

Baie netjiese kamers en vriendelike mense!

Ons het baie lekker gebly.

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Very neat rooms and friendly people!

We had a very nice stay.

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Beste Annemarie,
Baie dankie vir u resensie en dat u lekker gekuier het by ons. Ons wonderlike gaste beteken vir ons baie hier by Philippolis Hotel. Hoop om u weer te sien gedurende 2023.
Vriendelike Philippolis groete,
Ian & Liesl

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Lizelle T - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizelle T

Rustige en gesellige atmosfeer.

Kamer was skoon en netjies. Dakwaaier het die kamer lekker afgekoel. Die hotel is ingerig vir beurtkrag (kragopwekkers). Heerlike oornagslaapplek.

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Quiet and cozy atmosphere.

Room was clean and tidy. Ceiling fan cooled the room nicely. The hotel is equipped for load shedding (generators). Great place to stay overnight.

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Beste Lizelle,
Baie dankie vir u besoek en die moeite om `n resensie te deel.
Ons probeer hard om ons gaste se verblyf aangenaam as moontlik te maak in die huidige omstandighede (beurtkrag & waterprobleme) en veral op die platteland. Elke tevrede besoeker is vir ons belangrik en dit was vir ons `n voorreg om u te kon huisves.
Tot weersiens in 2023.
Vriendelike groete,
Ian & Liesl

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Heidi K - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Heidi K
Family with teenagers

Great gashere, baie mooi en netjiese verblyf.

Baie nice dorp, gawe mense. Hotel is great plek om oor te slaap.

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Great hosts, very nice and tidy accommodation.

Very nice town, nice people. Hotel is great place to sleep over.

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Beste Heidi,
Baie dankie vir u besoek by ons en u resensie.
Ons vertrou dat 2023 `n fantastiese jaar vir u en u gesin gaan wees en dat die afdraai pad na Philippolis Hotel nie te ver weg is nie.
Vriendelike groete,
Ian & Liesl

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Lizelle T - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizelle T
Family with teenagers

Gesellig en gasheer is baie hulpvaardig.

Kragonderbrekings is ondervang met kragopwekkers. Dit het my nie gepla nie, maar daar is nie 'n TV of 'n klein yskas in die kamer gewees nie.

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Cozy and host is very helpful.

Power outages are covered with generators. It didn't bother me, but there wasn't a TV or a small fridge in the room.

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Beste Lizelle,

Baie dankie vir u resensie. Ons is baie dankbaar dat ons vir ons gaste van diens kan wees met `n kragopwekker. Ons maak beslis werk van u voorstelle.

Philippolis groete,

Ian en Liesl

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Gerda J - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerda J
With partner

Onverbeterlike Karoo-gasvryheid.

Sielslafenis. Dankie.

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Unbeatable Karoo hospitality.

Soul slavery. Thank you.

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Beste Gerda,

Baie dankie vir u resensie. Dis net `n plesier met wonderlike gaste.

Ons vertrou dat 2023 u weer tot by Philippolis Hotel sal bring vir nog `n siel lafenis.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian en Liesl

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Chris W - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris W
With partner

Netjiese verblyf en hartlike gasvryheid.

Ons is hartlik ontvang in 'n baie interessante en geskiedenisryke hotel. Die kos was heerlik.

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Neat accommodation and warm hospitality.

We were warmly received in a very interesting and historic hotel. The food was delicious.

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Beste Chris,

Baie dankie vir die resensie.

Ons wens u en u gesin `n voorspoedige 2023 toe en hoop om u weer hier by Philippolis Hotel te kan ontvang.

Vriendelike Philippolis Groete,

Ian & Liesl

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Greg P - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Greg P
With partner

A lovely experience, worth many more stays.

Thank you to Liezel and Ian for a lovely few hours, the room was lovely and the dinner tasty. Even loadshedding was catered for and communicated. Will be back.

Philippolis Hotel 's response

Dear Greg,

We thank you for your review and trust that 2023 brings you all of the best and that we can accommodate you again soon.

Warmest wishes.

Ian & Liesl

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Stephen P - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stephen P
With partner

'n Baie positiewe ervaring.

Philippolis Hotel is 'n ware juweel wat ons nooit sou ontdek het as ons nie van die hoofroetes afgewyk het nie! Die eienaars het die ou gebou gekry om sy gloriejare te herwin. Die etes daar is 'n moet en die gasvryheid iets besonders. Alhoewel dit baie koud was, was die elektriese kombers op die bed amper nie nodig nie as gevolg van die kwaliteit duvet en komberse. Baie dankie vir 'n uitsonderlike ervaring!

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A very positive experience.

Philippolis Hotel is a real gem that we would never have discovered if we hadn't strayed off the beaten path! The owners got the old building to regain its glory years. The meals there are a must and the hospitality something special. Although it was very cold, the electric blanket on the bed was almost unnecessary due to the quality duvet and blankets. Thank you so much for an exceptional experience!

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Beste Stephen,

Baie dankie vir u resensie oor u verblyf by Philippolis Hotel. Dit is fantasties om te sien hoe gaste nog die ou dorpies en aantreklikhede waardeer en ondersteun. Ons glo dat al meer reisigers sal afdraai van die besige hoofroetes en `n klein juweel dorpie soos Philippolis sal ontdek.

Tot ons u weer sien.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian en Liesl

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Erika S - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erika S
With partner

Fantastiese ervaring in Philippolis Hotel.

Die kamer was keurig toegerus, met heerlike beskuit en koffie/tee. Die aandete was werklik besonders in die eetkamer wat baie mooi opgeknap is. Ian en Liezel is 'n puik gasheer/gasvrou wat die opknapping van die hotel puik doen. Glo dit gaan help om die platteland weer te laat herleef. Baie dankie vir ons heerlike verblyf.

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Fantastic experience in Philippolis Hotel.

The room was nicely equipped, with delicious biscuits and coffee/tea. The dinner was really special in the dining room which has been very nicely renovated. Ian and Liezel are a great host/hostess who are doing a great job renovating the hotel. Believe it will help to revive the countryside again. Thank you very much for our lovely stay.

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Beste Erika,

Baie dankie vir u resensie vir Philippolis Hotel, ons waardeer die terugvoering opreg.

Ons hoop om u binnekort weer hier te kan ontvang.

Vriendelike groete,

Liesl Stark

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Andre V - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre V
With partner

Our second stay at Philippolis Hotel, great to chat to Ian and Liesl and other locals in the Bar. We will be back!

Best Pizza! Rooms are fresh and clean. Safe parking. Ian and Liesl are great hosts and their hospitality is the best.

Philippolis Hotel 's response

Dear Andre,

Thank you for your review.

It is always great to see old friends again.

We hope to see you soon again. The pizzas are waiting.

Kind regards,

Ian and Liesl

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Riaan B - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riaan B
Family with teenagers

Lekker oorslaap.

Veilige parkeerplek. Skoon. Lekker kos.

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Nice sleepover.

Secure parking. Clean. Nice food.

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Beste Riaan,

Baie dankie vir u resensie vir Philippolis Hotel.

Ons hoop ons sien julle binnekort weer.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian & Liesl

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Mark R - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mark R
Family with young children

Baie rustig gewees.

Baie lekker, vriendelike mense en lekker kos.

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Been very calm.

Very nice, friendly people and good food.

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Beste Mark,
Ons bedank u vir u resensie.
Ons sien baie uit na u volgende besoek by Philippolis Hotel.
Vriendelike groete,
Ian & Liesl

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Reneè V - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Reneè V
With partner

Heerlike gasvrye kuier en goeie kos. Rustig.

Moeite werd. Dorpie goed onderhou. Interessante plekkies om te besoek.

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Lovely hospitable visit and good food. Restful.

Worth it. Village well maintained. Interesting places to visit.

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Beste Renee,

Ons waardeer die tyd wat u afgetaan het vir u resensie oor Philippolis Hotel.

Kom kuier gerus gou weer, ons dorp en sy inwoners waardeer elke besoeker se ondersteuning en goeie terugvoering.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian en Liesl Stark

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Wilma V - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wilma V
Family with teenagers

Rustig en gemaklik.

Ons is vriendelik ontvang, goeie geselskap met eienaars en 'n rustige nagrus gehad.

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Quiet and comfortable.

We were kindly received, good company with the owners and had a peaceful night's rest.

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Beste Wilma,

Baie dankie vir u resensie. Ons hoop om u binnekort weer by ons te ontvang.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian en Liesl Stark

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Madelein P - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Madelein P
With partner

Good value for money.

Excellent host. Good food. Walking distance to town.

Philippolis Hotel 's response

Dear Madelein,
Thank you for your review.
We appreciate our wonderful guests at Philippolis Hotel and our little town, Philippolis. The difference that you make to support us means a lot.
We hope to see you again soon.
Warmest regards,
Ian & Liesl

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Tania G - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tania G
Family with teenagers

Klein dorpie met netjiese, skoon verblyf teen billike tariewe.

Pragtige Hotel en die kamer was skoon en netjies. Ian en sy vrou was baie gasvry en ons het ook baie lekker geëet by restaurant en in die kroeg ietsie gedrink. Beslis waarde vir geld. Die pad is maar soos al die paaie in die Vrystaat 'n uitdaging, maar ons is ook vooraf gewaarsku deur Ian om maar eerder stadig te ry. Al negatiewe terugvoer wat ons kan gee is dat dit baie lawaai het die aand (maar ek moet byvoeg dat dit die dag voor Kersfees was) en baie van die mense in die dorp dalk maar vrolik was. Ek glo dat dit onder ander omstandighede nie so lawaaierig is nie. Ek kan beslis die hotel aanbeveel. Ondersteun gesrus die klein dorpies.

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Small town with neat, clean accommodation at reasonable rates.

Beautiful Hotel and the room was clean and tidy. Ian and his wife were very hospitable and we also had a very nice meal at the restaurant and a drink in the bar. Definitely value for money. The road, like all the roads in the Free State, is a challenge, but we were also warned in advance by Ian to drive slowly. All negative feedback we can give is that it was very noisy in the evening (but I have to add that it was the day before Christmas) and many of the people in the town were perhaps happy. I believe that under other circumstances it is not so noisy. I can definitely recommend the hotel. Please support the small towns.

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Beste Tania,

Baie dankie vir u resensie en u besoek by Philippolis Hotel.

Ja, ongelukkig ly baie van die dorpies en stede in die Vrystaat (of elders) onder die wanadministrasie van die paaie. Ons is altyd bekommerd oor die welstand van ons gaste bedags en veral saans en beveel aan dat daar te alle tye versigtig bestuur moet word. Plaaslike inwoners en boere probeer vir Philippolis inkomste lok en vul slaggate met wat beskikbaar is tot daar weer ongelukke op die N1 plaasvind en die verkeer en Mangaan trokke weer herlei word deur die dorp. Ons maak alweer planne hier.

Die Hotelle op die platteland was en is steeds die middelpunt van `n dorp en ongelukkig in die hoofstraat. Ander hotelle is gelee naby trein stasies. Verbygangers is maar geneig om met spesiale dae die gees van die dag te vier as hulle verby loop of ry op pad in of uit die dorp.

Ons plattelandse dorpies waardeer elke besoeker se belangstelling in ons dorp en sy geskiedenis en hoop om elke besoeker weer te sien in die toekoms.

Vriendelike Philippolis groete,

Ian en Liesl

Philippolis Hotel
Barend H - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Barend H
Family with young children

Heerlike oornag-tuiste vir die gesin.

Aandete en ontbyt was baie lekker.

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Great overnight home for the family.

Dinner and breakfast were very nice.

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Adi S - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adi S
Family with teenagers

Fun stay.

Love the hotel, nice town and stopped over as part of a detour. Awesome stay.

Philippolis Hotel 's response

Dear Adi,

Thank you for sending your review of our establishment.

We trust that you make another 2023 detour to Philippolis.

Warmest regards,

Ian & Liesl

Philippolis Hotel
Joshua H - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Joshua H
With partner

Was heerlik en ek sal dit aanbeveel vir almal.

Mense is baie gasvry en vriendelik. Diens is puik, ons het lekker geëet, dis net 'n lieflike plek met lieflike mense.

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Was delicious and I would recommend it to everyone.

People are very hospitable and friendly. Service is great, we had a great meal, it's just a lovely place with lovely people.

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Beste Joshua, baie dankie vir u baie mooi resensie. Ons hoop om u in 2023 weer te kan ontvang. Vriendelike groete. Ian & Liesl

Philippolis Hotel
Cobus C - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cobus C
Family with teenagers

Alles wat ons verwag het uit vorige resensies.

Mooi plek. Verblyf skoon en netjies. Eienaars hulpvaardig en gasvry. Kos was heerlik.

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Everything we expected from previous reviews.

Nice place. Accommodation clean and tidy. Owners helpful and hospitable. Food was delicious.

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Beste Jacobus,

Ons bedank u vir u resensie. Dit verskaf belangrike riglyne om te kan verbeter.

Ons sien baie uit na u volgende besoek by Philippolis Hotel.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian & Liesl

Philippolis Hotel
Francois V - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Francois V

Oorslaap verblyf op pad terug Gauteng toe.

Het oorgebly in Philippolis oor al die verblyf langs die N1 volbespreek was en ons te laat wakker geskrik het. Ian het darem vir ons plek gehad en ons kon by die hotel eet vir die aand. Baie lekker gewees!

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Overnight accommodation on the way back to Gauteng.

Stayed in Philippolis because all the accommodation along the N1 was fully booked and woke us up too late. At least Ian had a place for us and we could eat at the hotel for the evening. It was very nice!

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Alexander Z - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Alexander Z
With partner

Baie rustige oorslaap van Kaap na Johannesburg.

Eienaars probeer hard om die hotel te moderniseer in 'n omgewing wat ietwat weg is van die N1-hoofpad en seker maar nie baie toeriste kry nie. Baie lekker egter vir toeriste wat bietjie wil afwyk van die gejaag.

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Very peaceful stopover from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

Owners are trying hard to modernize the hotel in an area that is somewhat away from the N1 main road and probably doesn't get many tourists. Very nice, however, for tourists who want to deviate a bit from the hustle and bustle.

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Beste Alexander,

Alle voorspoed met 2023 en mag dit `n fantastiese jaar wees.

Baie dankie vir u resensie en u besoek. Ons waardeer ieder en elkeen se besoek by Philippolis Hotel en soveel ander klein dorpies weg vanaf hoofroetes ook. Ons poog om die "statige dame" (Hotel) in haar vorige glorie te herstel en vertrou dat gaste `n punt daarvan sal maak om die besige paaie te verruil.

Ons hoop om u gou weer te sien.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian en Liesl

Philippolis Hotel
Thoria J - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
1/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Thoria J
With friends

Baie oulike hotel, net jammer die pad daarheen is in 'n baie swak toestand, en ons het in die nag gery.

Ons het baie goeie diens van die hotel ontvang het baie laat eers ingeboek, aangesien dit gereën het en die pad daarheen vol slag gate en water was, wat ons rit daarheen baie bemoeilik het. Kry die eienaars van besighede op die kleindorpie werklik jammer,.

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Very nice hotel, just a pity the road to it is in a very bad condition, and we drove at night.

We received very good service from the hotel only checked in very late as it was raining and the road there was full of potholes and water which made our drive there very difficult. Really feel sorry for the owners of businesses in the small town.

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Beste Thoria,

Dankie vir u resensie.

Ons is jammer om te verneem oor die ligging van ons instansie in Philippolis. Dit is ongelukkig die realiteit dat die toestand van die paaie en tot in stede soos Johannesburg nie op standaard is nie. En soos u tereg meld, veroorsaak dit dat die kleiner dorpies en besighede hier in Philippolis ekonomies en ook 'skuldloos' benadeel word.

Ons poog om besoekers bekend te stel aan die dorp en sy ryke geskiedenis en daarmee saam wil ons `n onvergeeflike ervaring by die Hotel bied. Ons inwoners en boere span gereeld hande saam om die paaie op te vul en ons maak weer werk daarvan in 2023. Ons dorpie is vir ons belangrik en ons hoop om u weer hier by Philippolis Hotel te kan ontvang.

Philippolis groete,

Ian en Liesl

Philippolis Hotel
Coenie V - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Coenie V
With partner

Fantastiese kuiertjie by Ian en Liesl!

Ons het baie lekker gekuier en Ian en Liesl het ons op die hande gedra. Sal definitief weer daar oorbly en wil dit aanbeveel aan enigeen wat Philippolis Hotel aandoen!

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Fantastic visit with Ian and Liesl!

We had a great time and Ian and Liesl carried us on their hands. Would definitely stay there again and would recommend it to anyone visiting Philippolis Hotel!

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Beste Coenie,
Baie dankie vir u resensie.
Ons hoop om julle gou weer hier te ontvang en weer lekker te kan kuier en lag.
Vriendelike groete,
Ian en Liesl

Philippolis Hotel
Janetta V - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Janetta V
With partner

Kan dit aanbeveel.

Philippolis is 'n klein dorpie maar die mense daar het groot harte. Dit was ons 2de besoek aan die dorp hoewel dit eintlik glad nie op die hoofroetes lê nie. Die pad daarheen gaan deur Trompsburg en is smal met heelwat slaggate. Die omgewing is mooi en die stilte is wat jy soms nodig het. Die hotel is meer as 140 jaar oud en daar is reeds verbeteringe aangebring en nog in beplanning. Die kamer (no 6) is pragtig oorgedoen en ons het alles gehad wat nodig was. Aandete is bedien in die hoofgebou en keurig voorberei. Daar was ook koffie- en teegeriewe in die kamer wat altyd welkom is.

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Can recommend it.

Philippolis is a small town but the people there have big hearts. This was our 2nd visit to the town although it is actually not on the main routes at all. The road there goes through Trompsburg and is narrow with many potholes. The surroundings are beautiful and the silence is what you need sometimes. The hotel is over 140 years old and improvements have already been made and are still being planned. The room (no 6) was beautifully redone and we had everything we needed. Dinner was served in the main building and beautifully prepared. There were also coffee and tea facilities in the room which is always welcome.

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Beste Janetta,
Baie dankie vir u resensie.
Die klein dorpies is maar `n bietjie afgelee en waardeer elkeen se ondersteuning baie.
Kom kuier gerus weer hier by ons om die vordering te sien met die opgradering van hierdie "oue dame" (Hotel).
Vriendelike groete,
Ian & Liesl

Philippolis Hotel
Neil T - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Neil T
Family with teenagers

Net wat ons gesoek het.

Vir oornagverblyf was dit net reg, en die kos en vriendelikheid was puik.

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Just what we were looking for.

For an overnight stay it was just right, and the food and friendliness were great.

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Beste Neil,

Baie dankie vir u resensie.

Kom kuier gerus weer.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian & Liesl Stark

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Berna V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Berna V
Family with teenagers

Oornag tussen Kaap en Mpumalanga.

Skoon en netjies, heerlike, bekostigbare etes. Vriendelike gasheer en gasvrou.

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Overnight between Cape and Mpumalanga.

Clean and tidy, delicious, affordable meals. Friendly host and hostess.

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Beste Berna,

Baie dankie vir u resensie. Ons waardeer dit opreg.

Ons hoop om u binnekort weer te sien.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian en Liesl.

Philippolis Hotel
Wilmari W - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wilmari W
With partner

Dit was rustig en fantasties.

Dit was so lekker en ons het so welkom gevoel, lekker gerus en gekuier. Sal beslis vir familie en vriende aanbeveel.

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It was peaceful and fantastic.

It was so nice and we felt so welcome, rested and had a good time. Will definitely recommend to family and friends.

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Beste Wilmari,

Baie dankie vir u resensie.

Ons bemerk julle oornag weer gedurende April by Philippolis Hotel. Dit gaan voorwaar lekker wees!

Vriendelike groete,

Ian & Liesl

Philippolis Hotel
Lia O - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lia O
With partner

Baie gasvrye diens en kos puik.

Ons is baie hartlik ontvang. Kamers baie skoon en netjies, linne ruik net soos stay soft. Kos was uitstekend.

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Very hospitable service and great food.

We were received very warmly. Rooms very clean and tidy, linen smells just like stay soft. Food was excellent.

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Beste Lia,

Baie dankie vir u resensie.

Elke persoon se ervaring by Philippolis Hotel wat verwoord word met `n woordjie soos "sterre", " Stay-soft", "plattelandse dorpie", "sielskos" beteken so baie vir ons.

Ons hoop om u binnekort weer te sien.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian & Liesl

Philippolis Hotel
Debby S - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Debby S
Family with young children

Lekker oornag op pad na die Karoo.

Ons het heerlik oornag by die hotel. Vriendelike verwelkoming ontvang, drankies geniet, hartskos geëet vir aandete en ontbyt, die winkeltjies ondersteun en weer op pad.

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Nice overnight on the way to the Karoo.

We had a wonderful overnight stay at the hotel. Received a friendly welcome, enjoyed drinks, ate hearty food for dinner and breakfast, supported the shops and on the road again.

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Beste Debby,

Baie dankie vir u resensie.

Dit was voorwaar lekker om julle hier te kon akkommodeer. Die klein plattelandse dorpies waardeer die ondersteuning van gaste op elke terrein.

Ons hoop om u en u gesin gou weer te sien.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian en Liesl Stark

Philippolis Hotel
Elizabeth S - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elizabeth S

Unieke ervaring.

Baie lekker gekuier saam met die eienaars en plaaslike inwoners. Die kos was uit die boonste rakke. Unieke ervaring met lekker mense. Pragtige natuur op pad na die hotel. Ek kan net sê baie dankie en beveel die Philippolis Hotel beslis aan. Perfekte oornag en kuierplek gewees op pad na die Tuinroete.

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Unique experience.

Had a great time with the owners and local residents. The food was top notch. Unique experience with nice people. Beautiful nature on the way to the hotel. I can only say thank you very much and definitely recommend the Philippolis Hotel. Perfect place to stay overnight and visit on the way to the Garden Route.

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Beste Elizabeth,

U resensie vir ons Hotel word opreg waardeer, baie dankie.

Ons hoop om u binnekort weer te ontvang.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian en Liesl Stark

Philippolis Hotel
Elizmarie C - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elizmarie C
With partner

Sien sterre.

Baie netjies, rustig en vriendelike mense.

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See stars.

Very neat, calm and friendly people.

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Beste Elizmarie,

Ons waardeer u resensie opreg, baie dankie daarvoor.

Kom kuier gerus weer, die sterretjies wag vir julle.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian en Liesl Stark

Philippolis Hotel
Johan D - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan D
Individual traveller

Netjiese kamer, ete was heerlik, vriendelike eienaars.

Sien sterre.

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Neat room, meal was delicious, friendly owners.

See stars.

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Beste Johan,

Baie dankie vir u resensie.

Kom besoek ons gerus weer, die sterre bly maar pragtig in die Karoo.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian en Liesl Stark

Philippolis Hotel
Annette N - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annette N

Vriendelike gasvrou en baie skoon en netjiese oorslaapplekkie.

Stil en rustige ligging. Grieflike restaurant vir aandete en ontbyt.

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Friendly hostess and very clean and tidy place to sleep.

Quiet and peaceful location. Awful restaurant for dinner and breakfast.

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Beste Annette,

Voorspoed vir 2022.

Baie dankie vir u resensie.

Ons sien baie daarna uit vir u volgende besoek by ons.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian & Liesl Stark

Philippolis Hotel
Jacqueline B - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacqueline B

Plattelandse gasvryheid.

Gasvrou het uit haar pad gegaan om ons tuis te laat voel. Kos heerlik. Sal definitief teruggaan.

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Rural hospitality.

Hostess went out of her way to make us feel at home. Food delicious. Will definitely go back.

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Beste Jacqueline,

Baie dankie vir u resensie. Dit word opreg waardeer.

Ons hoop om u binnekort weer te sien.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian & Liesl Stark

Philippolis Hotel
Maggie V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maggie V
With partner

Great!

Vriendelik en aangenaam. Baie huislik.

Philippolis Hotel 's response

Beste Maggie,

Baie dankie vir u resensie.

Dit was vir ons heerlik om u en u gesin by ons te kon ontvang het.

Ons hoop om u binnekort weer te sein.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian en Liesl Stark

Philippolis Hotel
Elize B - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elize B
With partner

Rustig. Kos heerlik.

Sal enige tyd weer daar tuisgaan. Eienaars baie aangename mense. Plek baie skoon en netjies. Kos uit die boonste rakke heerlik en smaaklik.

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Restful. Food delicious.

Would stay there again anytime. Owners very pleasant people. Place very clean and tidy. Top shelf food delicious and tasty.

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Beste Elize,

Baie dankie vir u resensie.

Ons hoop om u binnekort weer te ontvang.

Vriendelike greote,

Ian en Liesl Stark

Philippolis Hotel
Johan H - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan H
With friends

Baie lekker gekuier. Vriendelike eienaars. Heerlike kos.

Baie dankie Ian en Liesl. Julle het dit vir ons baie lekker gemaak. Dankie vir die gasvryheid en lekker gesels. Ons sal weer kom.

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Had a great time. Friendly owners. Delicious food.

Thank you very much Ian and Liesl. You made it very nice for us. Thanks for the hospitality and nice chat. We will come again.

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Janine R - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janine R
With friends

Gasvryheid

Die hotel het ons so tuis laat voel. Lekker kuier, lekker kos en fantastiese eienaars.

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Hospitality

The hotel made us feel so at home. Nice visit, good food and fantastic owners.

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Ivan T - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ivan T
With partner

Heerlik.

Wat 'n heerlike tyd, baie gasvry en vriendelik. Ons verblyf was net perfek. Heerlike etes.

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Delicious.

What a lovely time, very hospitable and friendly. Our stay was just perfect. Delicious meals.

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Jacques D - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacques D
With partner

Wow, skoon, netjies!

Skoon, netjies, waarde vir geld, kultuur. 'n Moet sien en beleef. Bespreek by Philipolis Hotel! Sonder twyfel, sien julle my weer!

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Wow, clean, neat!

Clean, tidy, value for money, culture. A must see and experience. Book at Philipolis Hotel! No doubt, you will see me again!

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Johan P - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan P
With partner

Heerik, heerlik!

Gasheer en gasvrou was uitstekend! Kan die verblyf met groot vrymoedigheid aanbeveel! Dankie vir die hulp met ons pap band!

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Heerik, delicious!

Host and hostess were excellent! Can recommend the accommodation with great confidence! Thanks for the help with our flat tire!

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Cindy S - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cindy S
Family with teenagers

Most enjoyable.

We loved spending time here. The hotel is beautiful and the people amazing. Definitely a highlight in our 25 day roadtrip!

Ingrid B - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ingrid B
Family with teenagers

Friendly hosts and beautiful place with amazing food.

This is a must-stay if you are driving from CPT to Pretoria. We were greeted by the friendliest hosts and we had an amazing evening at the restaurant. The unit was very clean and was equipped with everything you need for a good night's rest. I will recommend Philippolis Hotel to anyone from families with young children to large groups of friends.

Philippolis Hotel 's response

Baie dankie Ingrid.

Ons sien uit om julle weer te akkommodeer by ons. Hoop julle kan kom jag hierdie winter by ons.

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Janine R - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janine R
Family with teenagers

Fantasties, gasvryheid sonder perke.

Gasvry, fantastiese kos, silwerskoon en netjies.

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Fantastic, hospitality without limits.

Hospitable, fantastic food, spotless and tidy.

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Dankie Janine.

Baie dankie vir die mooi resensie. Ons hoop ons sien julle vinnig weer.

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Marnus S - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marnus S
Individual traveller

Aangename verblyf vêr weg van die gewone op die N1.

As jy ou wêrelde se sjarme wil beleef is die Philipolis hotel dié plek om te wees.

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Pleasant stay away from the ordinary on the N1.

If you want to experience old world charm, the Philipolis hotel is the place to be.

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

Vriendelik, gasvry en lekker kos.

As in ag geneem word dat Eskom die dorp sonder krag gelaat het, het die familie gesorg dat ons lekker kuier en eet. Hulle was ongelooflik sonder "krag".

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Friendly, hospitable and good food.

Considering that Eskom left the town without power, the family made sure that we had a good time and ate. They were amazing without "power".

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Beste Jan,

Baie dankie vir u mooi resensie.

Een ding wat ons van die Plattelandse dorpies soos Philippolis en haar gemeenskap kan sê: Hier maak ons groot planne maak nie saak wat gebeur nie!

Ons sê vir julle dankie vir julle rustigheid en begrip en sien baie uit na u volgende besoek by Philippolis Hotel.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian en Liesl

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Christine V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christine V
Family with young children

Uitstekend!

Baie skoon en diens is uitstekend!

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Outstanding!

Very clean and service is excellent!

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Beste Christine,

Ons waardeer u resensie vir Philippolis Hotel opreg.

Ons hoop om u binnekort weer te sien.

Baie dankie.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian & Liesl

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Denise F - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Denise F
Family with teenagers

We stayed overnight on our drive to Outeniqua.

Comfortable accommodation, hospitality was superb.

Philippolis Hotel 's response

Dear Denise,

Thank you for sending your review.

We are looking forward to your next visit with us.

Kind regards,

Ian and Liesl Stark

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Rikus H - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rikus H
Family with teenagers

Moeite werd om oor te slaap

Ons het lekker gebly, ook lekker in restaurant geëet.

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Worth sleeping over

We had a nice stay, also had a nice meal in the restaurant.

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Beste Rikus,

Alles van die beste vir 2022.

Baie dankie vir u resensie.

Ons hoop om u en u gesin weer binnekort te verwelkom.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian & Liesl Stark

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Bettie D - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bettie D
With friends

Baie netjiese en smaakvolle hotelkamer.

Baie vriendelike en gasvrye ontvangs.

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Very neat and tasteful hotel room.

Very friendly and hospitable reception.

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Ineke K - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ineke K
With partner

Egte plattelandse gasvryheid met pragtige akkommodasie en heerlike kos!

'n Pragtige ou plattelandse hotel met 'n gawe gasheer en gasvrou wat jou dadelik tuis laat voel. Die kamer was pragtig met alles wat jy nodig het en 'n bed en kussings wat heerlik slaap. Heerlike aandete en ontbyt. Sal beslis weer hier kom oornag as ons in Philippolis kom kuier.

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Real country hospitality with beautiful accommodation and delicious food!

A beautiful old country hotel with a kind host and hostess who make you feel right at home. The room was beautiful with everything you need and a bed and pillows that sleep great. Delicious dinner and breakfast. Will definitely stay here again if we visit Philippolis.

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Isabel D - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Isabel D
With partner

Egte Karoo-gasvryheid in 'n pragtige, gedeeltelik gerestoureerde hotel!

Die gasheer en -vrou doen soveel om hul gaste te verwelkom - nogmaals dankie vir die ekstra bederf, Ian en Liesl! Voortreflike etes en die nag se stilte is ook iets wat ons altyd sal onthou.

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Genuine Karoo hospitality in a beautiful, partially restored hotel!

The host and wife do so much to welcome their guests - thanks again for the extra treat, Ian and Liesl! Excellent meals and the silence of the night are also something we will always remember.

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Charnelle D - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charnelle D
Family with teenagers

Dit is die oulikste, skoonste plek waar ons nog geslaap het. Ons het baie welkom gevoel en die kos was baie lekker.

Ons gesin het veilig bymekaar geslaap en die kamers was baie mooi skoon. Die eienaar en sy gesin het ons baie vriendelik ontvang en hanteer en uit hul pad gegaan om ons tuis te laat voel. Ons sal vir seker die plek aanbeveel en weer daar gaan slaap.

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It is the cutest, cleanest place we have ever slept. We felt very welcome and the food was very tasty.

Our family slept safely together and the rooms were very nice and clean. The owner and his family received and treated us very kindly and went out of their way to make us feel at home. We will definitely recommend the place and stay there again.

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Josna G - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Josna G
Family with teenagers

Pleasantly surprised, very clean and delicious food!

The hosts were very pleasant and accommodating. The food was excellent and the sleeping accommodation was off an extremely high standard. Spotlessly clean.

Philippolis Hotel 's response

Baie dankie julle. Ons hoop om julle weer te sien in die toekoms.

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Michelle M - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle M
Family with teenagers

Gerieflike oornag-akkommodasie.

Ons het 2 hotelkamers bespreek. Dit was netjies en skoon. Vriendelike ontvangs en goeie diens. Aandete by die restaurant was baie lekker.

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Comfortable overnight accommodation.

We booked 2 hotel rooms. It was neat and clean. Friendly reception and good service. Dinner at the restaurant was very nice.

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

Vriendelike diens en lekker kos!

Baie rustig, vriendelike diens en lekker kos!

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Friendly service and great food!

Very peaceful, friendly service and good food!

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Philippolis Hotel 's response

Beste Iwan,

Voorspoed vir 2022.

Baie dankie vir u terugvoering met u resensie.

Ons hoop om u binnekort weer te sien.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian & Liesl Stark

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

Goeie diens en geriewe.

Die hotel is 'n tipiese outydse plattelandse hotel, en ek glo daar is baie stories wat al daar afgespeel het. Ons is goed ontvang en is gehuisves in 'n ruim kamer. Ons worshond is ook aanvaar, wat 'n groot pluspunt is. Die aand is daar ook vir ons 'n heerlike ete voorberei. Ons het lekker oorgeslaap.

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Good service and facilities.

The hotel is a typical old-fashioned country hotel, and I believe there are many stories that have taken place there. We were well received and were accommodated in a spacious room. Our dachshund was also accepted, which is a big plus. In the evening a delicious meal was also prepared for us. We slept well.

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Beste Hannes,
Baie dankie vir u mooi resensie.
Die Hotel het `n ryke geskiedenis van meer as 140 jaar en daar is beslis vele interessante verhale oor ons plekkie asook die ryke geskiedenis van Philippolis wat `n volgende besoek aanspoor.
Vriendelike groete,
Ian & Liesl Stark

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

Gasvry, rustig, baie gerieflik.

Baie vriendelik verwelkom. Kamers is baie mooi, skoon en gerieflik. Aandete was heerlik. Sal beslis weer en weer daar oornag.

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Hospitable, peaceful, very comfortable.

Very friendly welcome. Rooms are very nice, clean and comfortable. Dinner was delicious. Will definitely stay there again and again.

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Beste Michelle,

Baie dankie vir die resensie. Ons waardeer u terugvoering en hoop om u gou weer te sien.

Geseënde Christus tyd vir u en u gesin.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian & Liesl

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Carla P - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Carla P
With friends

Lekker warm geslaap.

Warm komberse op beddens en warm storte is net wat die koue, moeë fietsryers nodig gehad het. Aandete was heerlik!

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Nice warm sleep.

Warm blankets on beds and hot showers are just what the cold, tired cyclists needed. Dinner was delicious!

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Michaela F - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Michaela F
With partner

A very pleasant surprise.

A friendly stopover where you get to know the local people and what is happening in the area.

Diego C - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Diego C
Family with young children

Very good halfway stop. Try to get there early so you can see more of the town. The town is full of history, so make sure you do your reading before you arrive.

The place is family owned and there is a great feel in that there is a genuine care in the hosting that the family gives you. This will always be my halfway stop from Joburg to Cape Town going forward.

Wendy G - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Wendy G
Individual traveller

Simple, clean and comfortable accommodation in a charming Victorian building.

The proprietors were extremely welcoming and hospitable. We had long chats and I felt I was a special, valued guest.

Philippolis Hotel 's response

Dear Wendy,

We thank you for your review.

All of the best for 2022 and your new ventures.

We are looking forward to your next visit.

Kind regards,

Ian & Liesl Stark

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

Aangename verblyf sentraal in die dorp. Gasheer en gasvrou baie vriendelik en kos lekker.

Daar was 'n lekker gesellige kaggelvuur in die kroeg waar ons gekuier het. Die bottel wyn by aandete se prys was bietjie duur.

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Pleasant stay in the center of town. Host and hostess very friendly and good food.

There was a cozy log fire in the bar where we hung out. The price of the bottle of wine with dinner was a bit expensive.

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Christa G - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Christa G
With partner

Gerieflik, stil en rustig.

Pragtige kamer met lieflike ruim en suite-badkamer. Gasvry en gesellig met heerlike etes wat vars voorberei word.

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Comfortable, quiet and peaceful.

Beautiful room with lovely spacious en-suite bathroom. Hospitable and cozy with delicious meals that are freshly prepared.

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Beste Christa,

Baie dankie vir u resensie.

Ons waardeer u terugvoering en sien daarna uit om u weer binnekort te sien.

Vriendelike groete

Ian en Liesl Stark

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Lilanie L - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lilanie L
Family with young children

Onwelkom en onaangenaam.

Ons het onwelkom gevoel, en die eienaars was ongeskik. Ons sal glad nie die hotel aanbeveel as jy 'n aangename ondervinding wil hê nie.

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Unwelcome and unpleasant.

We felt unwelcome, and the owners were incompetent. We would not recommend the hotel at all if you want a pleasant experience.

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Beste Lilanie,

Ons bedank u vir u resensie.

Geliewe kennis te neem dat die veiligheid van ons gaste vir ons van uiterste belang is. Ons beleid, of reël ten opsigte van gaste se troeteldiere, bly dieselfde vir ieder en elke persoon. `n Leiband en eie bedjie nadat ons `n gas se troeteldier versoek aanvaar het.

Ons vertrou dat u dit so sal aanvaar en hoop om u en u gesin weer in die toekoms te ontvang by ons.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian en Liesl Stark

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Ryno V - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ryno V
Family with young children

Skoon en netjiese oornag plek.

Ons het 'n aangename ondervinding gehad by die Philippolis hotel. Die eienaars is baie vriendelik en aandete in die restaurant was heerlik voorberei. Kamers is baie skoon en nietjies met baie goeie kwaliteit handdoeke en linne. Koffie- en teegeriewe is ook beskikbaar. Die kamers is verskriklik koud. Philippolis is baie koud in die winter (minus temperature). Gelukkig was daar elektriese komberse op al die beddens wat ons kon warm hou. Ek sou wel 'n verwarmer in die kamer en 'n paar matte op die teëls aanbeveel om die koue te breek. Die beddens is wel baie gemaklik en het ons darem lekker geslaap en was goed uitgerus vir ons reis die volgende dag. Die hotel gaan deur 'n stelselmatige herstelproses, en is daar dus areas wat oud of vervalle lyk. Die eienaars is bietjie teruggesit as gevolg van die Covid beperkinge. Dit vat egter niks weg van die goeie kwaliteit diens en kamers nie. Hierdie is definitief 'n "diamond in the rough". Maak 'n draai by hulle, al is dit ook net by die restaurant. Heerlike kos word bedien.

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Clean and tidy overnight place.

We had a pleasant experience at the Philippolis hotel. The owners are very friendly and dinner in the restaurant was deliciously prepared. Rooms are very clean and tidy with very good quality towels and linen. Coffee and tea facilities are also available. The rooms are terribly cold. Philippolis is very cold in winter (minus temperatures). Fortunately, there were electric blankets on all the beds that could keep us warm. I would recommend a heater in the room and some rugs on the tiles to break the cold. The beds are very comfortable and at least we slept well and were well rested for our journey the next day. The hotel is going through a systematic restoration process, so there are areas that look old or dilapidated. The owners have been put back a bit due to the Covid restrictions. However, this does not take anything away from the good quality service and rooms. This is definitely a "diamond in the rough". Pay them a visit, even if it's just at the restaurant. Delicious food is served.

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Linda H - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Linda H
Family with young children

Baie nice mense, sal weer soontoe gaan.

Kos is awesome lekker! Kamer is baie mooi en netjies en skoon. Sal weer hulle besoek. Was baie lekker gewees.

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Very nice people, will go there again.

Food is amazingly delicious! Room is very nice and neat and clean. Will visit them again. Was very nice.

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Beste Linda,

Ons is dankbaar vir u terugvoering en dat u verblyf by ons so lekker was.

Kom kuier gerus weer by Philippolis Hotel.

Vriendelike groete,

Ian en Liesl

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Willie J - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Willie J
With partner

Baie vriendelike mense.

'n Oase in die Karoo. Regtig aangenaam. Restourasie aan die geboue vorder mooi en Ian doen moeite om jou tuis te laat voel.

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Very friendly people.

An oasis in the Karoo. Really pleasant. Restoration of the buildings is progressing nicely and Ian makes an effort to make you feel at home.

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Kotie V - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kotie V

Off the beaten track

Beslis die moeite en geld werd. Stil, rustige dorpie met 'n bekoring van sy eie. Netjiese kamers en geriewe en heerlike kos. Sal beslis weer daar oorbly.

Menitsa D - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Menitsa D
Family with teenagers

Sien sterre.

Baie vriendelike gashere, netjiese kroeg, lekker kos, skoon kamers. Hulle sal my weer sien!

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See stars.

Very friendly hosts, neat bar, good food, clean rooms. They will see me again!

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Quinton A - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Quinton A

Altyd lekker om oor te bly in die hotel.

Kos is altyd baie lekker en die atmosfeer en kamers is altyd heerlik. Dit was my tweede keer wat ek oorbly by die hotel. Die eienaars is altyd vriendelkik, bedagsaam en laat 'n mens op jou gemak voel! Dis baie veilig met parkeerplek agter naby ons kamer. Grasperk en tuin ook altyd instand so dis heerlik om kaalvoet na 'n lang warm dag buite te vertoef terwyl ons wag vir ons lekker braaivleis.

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Always nice to stay in the hotel.

Food is always very tasty and the atmosphere and rooms are always lovely. This was my second time staying at the hotel. The owners are always friendly, considerate and make you feel at ease! It's very safe with parking behind near our room. Lawn and garden are also always maintained so it's lovely to linger outside barefoot after a long hot day while we wait for our delicious barbecue.

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Dankie Quinton.

Dit is altyd lekker om julle by ons te akkommodeer. Sien uit na julle volgende besoek.

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Johann D - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johann D
With partner

My verwagtinge is oortref. Ons kom weer!

Lekker gesellige kroegarea, smaakvolle restaurant gedeelte met heerlike kos, netjiese kamers en bybehore, uitsonderlike gashere.

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My expectations were exceeded. We come again!

Nice cozy bar area, tasteful restaurant section with delicious food, neat rooms and accessories, exceptional hosts.

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Dankie Johann.

Ons sien uit na jou volgende besoek.

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Philp F - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Philp F
With friends

Soos my 5 star rating hierbo - dit was werklik tops. Ek dink daar is min plekke wat kant kers-vashou by hulle.

Die restrictions m.b.t. die covid-19 epidemic het glad nie eers die kuier belemmer nie - die mense het ons met hospitality oorval en het regtig die extra myl geloop om ons kuier lekker te maak.

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Like my 5 star rating above - it was truly top notch. I think there are few places that can hold a candle to them.

The restrictions regarding the covid-19 epidemic didn't even hinder the visit at all - the people overwhelmed us with hospitality and really went the extra mile to make our visit enjoyable.

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Baie dankie Johan en Lorraine. Ons bedank u vir die ondersteuning en hoop om julle gou weer te sien. Groete, Ian & Liesl Stark

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Arno M - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Arno M
Family with young children

Heerlikste rumpsteak, lieflike swembad, baie vriendelike eienaars en ideaal geleë.

Hierdie was die beste besluit wat ons kon neem, behalwe vir 'n heerlike nagrus en die lekkerste aandete en ontbyt, was die gasheer en gasvrou almal so vriendelik en geselserig. Dis het regtig gevoel of ons tuis was. Die beste oornag plek ooit om jou Kaap toe ry of terug so die moeite werd te maak.

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Most delicious rump steak, lovely pool, very friendly owners and ideally located.

This was the best decision we could have made, apart from a great night's rest and the most delicious dinner and breakfast, the host and hostess were all so friendly and chatty. It really felt like we were at home. The best overnight place ever to make your drive to the Cape or back so worthwhile.

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Mariette H - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mariette H
Family with teenagers

Heerlike, rustige en gesellige kuier!

Baie lekker kuier en kos. Beveel dit beslis aan.

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Delicious, peaceful and cozy visit!

Very nice visit and food. Definitely recommend it.

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Dankie Mariette.

Dit is lekker om te hoor dat julle dit geniet het by ons.

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Jen G - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jen G
With partner

Great stopover!

Spotlessly clean. Very helpful owners. Good value for money. Safe parking. Steak, chips and salad were cooked just how my husband likes - rare! The mutton chops for me were also cooked perfectly. The swimming pool was awesome. Good draft beer. Safe parking. Great for a stopover on the way to Cape.

Philippolis Hotel 's response

Thank you, Jen.

We loved having you and we hope you return soon.

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Leon P - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Leon P
Family with young children

Voldoende.

Klein yskas in die kamers sal gaaf wees en dalk 'n ekstra lengte bed.

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Sufficient.

Small fridge in the rooms would be nice and maybe an extra long bed.

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Marcell D - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Marcell D
Large group

Baie netjies.

Baie oulike hotel. Netjies en baie goeie vriendelike diens van die eienaars. Lekker stopover op pad kaap toe. Lekker kos.

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Very neat.

Very nice hotel. Neat and very good friendly service from the owners. Nice stopover on the way to the cape. Nice food.

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David W - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
David W
With partner

Very convenient as an overnight stop on our way to the Cape.

Vehicles have secure parking. Room was clean and neat.

Amorie T - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Amorie T
Family with young children

Die Philippolis hotel was gerieflik met baie lekker geriewe op die perseel.

Baie vriendelike diens. Die kroeg is gesellig, die swembad ideaal vir die warm weer en ideaal geleë met als wat mens nodig het.

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The Philippolis hotel was comfortable with many nice facilities on site.

Very friendly service. The bar is cosy, the pool ideal for the warm weather and ideally located with everything you need.

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Dankie Amorie.

Dit is net 'n plesier om sulke lekker gaste te akkommodeer. Sien julle weer.

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Heather C - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Heather C
With partner

Perfect overnight stay.

The owner and his family were friendly and we had a lovely meal.

Gerhard G - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Gerhard G
With partner

Informeel, gasvry en ouwêrelds.

Tipiese kleindorphotel. Sal volgende keer eerder in die hoofgebou wou bespreek as in 'n rondawel.

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Informal, hospitable and old-world.

Typical small town hotel. Would rather book in the main building than in a rondavel next time.

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Peter G - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Peter G
With partner

Pleasant.

Whilst the owners were very helpful and tried there was no staff on duty, so we had to wait over an hour for dinner, and whilst that was understandable I feel the fell short on communicating this fact to the dinners.

Rona J - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rona J
Family with teenagers

Fabulous place and people!

Philippolis Hotel is a stunning place. Very clean. Friendly people. Food was great. Will definitely go back. Was very easy to book.

Petrus R - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Petrus R
With partner

Baie aangename mense.

Liezel het uit haar pad gegaan om my te help met my man en rystoel. Om ons verblyf vir ons aangenaam te maak. Heerlike ete bedien. Baie dankie.

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Very pleasant people.

Liezel went out of her way to help me with my husband and wheelchair. To make our stay pleasant for us. Delicious meal served. Thank you very much.

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Lanie D - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lanie D
Family with teenagers

Bekostigbare, skoon en netjiese verblyf.

Ons verblyf by Philippolis Hotel was bo verwagting goed. Die swembad was 'n lafenis na 'n lang dag op die pad en aandete was heerlik, pryse is baie billik, en ons hoop om binnekort 'n paar dae te vertoef, eerder as net 'n oornagstop. Die kamer was netjies en skoon en het my verwagtinge vir 'n plattelandse hotel by verre oorskry.

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Affordable, clean and tidy accommodation.

Our stay at Philippolis Hotel was better than expected. The pool was a relief after a long day on the road and dinner was delicious, prices are very reasonable, and we hope to stay for a few days soon, rather than just an overnight stop. The room was neat and clean and far exceeded my expectations for a country hotel.

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Jean-marie W - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jean-marie W
Individual traveller

Baie goeie ervaring.

Heerlik, skoon, netjies, pragtige kamer. Veilig en rustig. Goeie, vriendelike diens.

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Very good experience.

Lovely, clean, neat, beautiful room. Safe and quiet. Good, friendly service.

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Baie dankie, Jean-Marie. Ons hoop om jou gou weer te sien by Philippolis Hotel.

Vriendeike groete
Ian en Liesl

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Cobus G - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cobus G
With partner

Heerlike en rustige verblyf.

Die eienaars het uit hulle pad gegaan om ons tuis te laat voel, etes en drankies was smaaklik en vars. Geen versoek was teveel gevra nie en raad en bystand altyd beskikbaar. Aangename geselskap en vriendelike diens. Die bekostigbare pryse van drankies en etes is nie oral te vind in die land nie!

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Lovely and peaceful stay.

The owners went out of their way to make us feel at home, meals and drinks were tasty and fresh. No request was too much to ask and advice and assistance always available. Pleasant company and friendly service. The affordable prices of drinks and meals cannot be found everywhere in the country!

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Leandri H - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leandri H
With partner

Ons het baie lekker gekuier!

Ons is vriendelik ontvang en het baie welkom gevoel, lekker gekuier en lekker geslaap, eenheid baie netjies, skoon en gemaklik, wens ons kon langer kuier!

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We had a great time!

We were kindly received and felt very welcome, had a good time and slept well, unit very neat, clean and comfortable, wish we could stay longer!

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Thys C - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Thys C
Family with young children

Sal weer daar slaap!

Ek was heel aangenome met die diens! Ek het dit nie verwag nie. Die kamer was perfek vir ons en spesiaal vir ons gekies omdat ons 'n 6 maande baba het, weg van die ander gaste, en met 'n bad. Die kombuispersoneel was selfs so gaaf dat ons die hotel se mikrogolf kon gebruik vir die baba se bottels. Ek sal definitief weer daar oorslaap.

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Will sleep there again!

I was very pleased with the service! I didn't expect that. The room was perfect for us and specially chosen for us because we have a 6 month old baby, away from the other guests, and with a bath. The kitchen staff were even kind enough to let us use the hotel's microwave for the baby's bottles. I will definitely stay there again.

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Neline L - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Neline L

Die hotel is maklik om te vind met baie vriendelike diens, lekker kos by die restaurant area en baie mooi skoon kamers.

Die hotel is in 'n pragtige ou gebou. Van die gemeenskaplike areas is dalk 'n bietjie oudmodies, maar die kamers self is pragtig nuut en skoon. Die diens was baie goed en almal wat daar werk is baie vriendelik. Ons het die aand by die restaurant geëet en die diens was vinnig en die kos was lekker. Ons het 'n familiekamer gehad en die uitleg van die kamer was dalk bietjie snaaks, daar is nie regtig deure of 'n gordyn tussen die twee kamers of selfs voor die stort nie. Sal nogtans nog steeds die hotel definitief aanbeveel.

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The hotel is easy to find with very friendly service, good food at the restaurant area and very nice clean rooms.

The hotel is in a beautiful old building. Some of the common areas may be a bit dated, but the rooms themselves are beautifully new and clean. The service was very good and everyone who works there is very friendly. We ate at the restaurant that night and the service was fast and the food was delicious. We had a family room and the layout of the room was maybe a bit funny, there aren't really doors or a curtain between the two rooms or even in front of the shower. Would still definitely recommend the hotel though.

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Thea C - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thea C
With friends

Highly recommended.

Comfortable, clean, friendly with a colonial appearance.

Francois D - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Francois D
With partner

Dit was so lekker. Gaan beslis weer daar oorslaap.

Dit is baie mooi skoon. Die mense is ook vriendelik.

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It was so nice. Will definitely go there again.

It is very clean. The people are also friendly.

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Beste Andre,

Baie dankie vir jou resensie. Dit is altyd vir ons lekker om van ons gaste te hoor na hul vertrek.

Ons hoop om jou gou weer in Philippolis te sien!

Groete
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Rudi B - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudi B
Family with teenagers

Gerieflik met vriendelike diens.

Vriendelik ontvang deur Ian en Liesel. Chalet was gerieflik en skoon. Smaaklike aandete was beskikbaar. Sal weer hier oorbly.

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Comfortable with friendly service.

Friendly welcome by Ian and Liesel. Chalet was comfortable and clean. Tasty dinner was available. Will stay here again.

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Baie dankie Rudi. Ons sien daarna uit om julle weer by ons te verwelkom. Voorspoed vir 2019!

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Jan D - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan D
With partner

Ons het baie lekker gebly in die pragtige ou hotel.

Hierdie is 'n lieflike ou hotel. Dit is so 10 km verder as die N1-hoofpad, maar maak die oorslaap baie spesiaal. Die aandete-braai was heerlik ons het heerlik geslaap. Die waterdruk was problematies en het aandag nodig.

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We had a great stay in a beautiful old hotel.

This is a lovely old hotel. It's about 10 km from the N1, but they put effort into your stay. The dinner was great and we had a great night's sleep. The water pressure was a problem and needs some attention.

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Cristy K - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Cristy K
Individual traveller

Excellent and authentic. Best of small-town hospitality.

Great overnight stay. I actually think 2 days is better!

Phillip B - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Phillip B
With partner

Sal beslis aanbeveel.

Liesel en Ian is baie aangename mense en kos is heerlik.

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Would definitely recommend.

Liesel and Ian are very pleasant people and the food is delicious.

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Andre D - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Andre D
Individual traveller

Mooi skoon en gemaklik.

Gasvryheid was opvallend, het my tuis laat voel. Die kos was voortreflik.

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Nice clean and comfortable.

Hospitality was outstanding, made me feel at home. The food was excellent.

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Vusi Z - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Vusi Z
Family with teenagers

Ian and Liesl, thank you for your amazing hospitality, I will forever cherish my experience at your Hotel, amazing indeed.

My wife and I and our 15 year old daughter were well received by Ian and Liesl and well taken care of. Thank you for your hospitality and for going out of your way to delight us with your exceptional service and attention to detail.

Sandrea A - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Sandrea A
Family with teenagers

Nooit weer nie.

Ek beveel dit nie aan nie.

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Never again.

I don't recommend it.

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Alle gaste was tevrede en het hulle self hier by ons geniet. Ons besef dat ons nie aan elke persoon se verwagting kan voldoen nie en hoop dat ons in die toekoms daarop kan verbeter. Ons Hotel is geleë in die oudste nedersetting van die Vrystaat. Ons dorpie is bitter klein maar ons gemeenskap het `n hart van goud. Voorspoed vir 2019!

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Hendrik S - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hendrik S
With partner

Dit was heerlik.

Ons het een nag oorgeslaap. Die gasvryheid en die rustige, ou atmosfeer was heerlik. Sal beslis weer kom kuier.

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It was delicious.

We slept over one night. The hospitality and the peaceful, old atmosphere was wonderful. Will definitely visit again.

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Baie dankie Rudi. Ons waardeer julle ondersteuning en sien baie daarna uit om julle weer by ons te verwelkom. Voorspoedige 2019!

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Johan M - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan M
With partner

Ouwêrelds.

Lekker kuierhotel waar gasheer en gasvrou ons baie welkom laat voel het. Baie potensiaal om middelpunt van Suid-Vrystaat te raak.

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Old world.

Nice hotel where host and hostess made us feel very welcome. Lots of potential to hit the center of Southern Free State.

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Baie dankie. Ons hoop ons sien julle weer.

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Dudu G - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Dudu G
With partner

Rooms must have at least a bar fridge and a microwave.

Nice place to stay overnight.

Philippolis Hotel 's response

We take note , but our hotel offers a full bar facility and restaurant.
We prefer that meals be eaten in the restaurant.

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Judy R - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Judy R
Family with teenagers

Uitstekende gasvryheid, baie lekker geslaap.

Sien sterre.

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Excellent hospitality, good night's rest.

See stars.

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Baie dankie Judy, ons hoop om julle weer te sien!

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  • Capacity: 23 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 15:00 to 21:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 72 Voortrekker Road, Philippolis, 9970, Free State
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