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River of Joy

Guest House

Review Summary

3.7 out of 5from 110 reviews for River of Joy
Cleanliness
3.5/5
Service
3.6/5
Location
4.0/5
Safety
3.9/5
Value for money
3.4/5
Pippa S - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pippa S
Family with teenagers

A good half way stop in semi-nature.

The heater was on when we arrived, which was wonderful. The place is clean but small. We managed to braai and cook and had a good night's sleep! Thanks, Bertha.

Monnique D - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Monnique D
With partner

Relaxing.

Perfect, wish we could stay longer.

Christine S - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christine S
Family with young children

Baie goeie waarde vir geld!

Pragtige area en die huisie het alles gehad wat ons nodig gehad het.

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Very good value for money!

Beautiful area and the cottage had everything we needed.

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anonymous u - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
anonymous u
With partner

Was as heelwat hier.

Lekker, stil omgewing.

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Been here a lot.

Nice, quiet environment.

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Leon W - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Leon W

Verblyf voldoende, skoon en netjies. Mooi natuurskoon, stil en rustig.

Ons het lekker gebly en alles was skoon en netjies. Is ideaal vir reisigers aangesien dit baie naby aan die N1 snelweg is. Mooi natuurskoon en baie stil en rustig.

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Accommodation adequate, clean and tidy. Beautiful scenery, quiet and peaceful.

We had a nice stay and everything was clean and tidy. Is ideal for travelers as it is very close to the N1 motorway. Beautiful scenery and very quiet and peaceful.

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Marleen C - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marleen C
With partner

Werk goed vir oornag as jy reis. Baie naby snelweg, maar 'n entjie uit Bloemfontein.

Aanvanklik was ek skepties. Maar ek was verras. Die stort is nie modern nie, maar die water was heerlik warm. Die matras was baie goed. Dis mos maar wat mens eintlik wil hê.

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Works well for overnight when traveling. Very close to the highway, but a bit out of Bloemfontein.

At first I was skeptical. But I was surprised. The shower is not modern, but the water was deliciously hot. The mattress was very good. It's just what you really want.

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Jonathan K - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jonathan K
With partner

Overnight stop.

It was perfect for an overnight stop on a long journey.

Peter Bance B - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Peter Bance B
Individual traveller

Comfortable!

I've basically mentioned it all above.

Johannes S - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Johannes S
With partner

Naby snelweg.

Lekker stil omgewing.

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Close to highway.

Nice quiet environment.

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children
Elna H - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Elna H
Individual traveller

My verwagtinge was hoër as my ervaring.

Die geraas van verbygaande N1-verkeer is steurend.

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My expectations were higher than my experience.

The noise of passing N1 traffic is disturbing.

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Ronel K - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Ronel K
With partner

Nie die prys werd nie.

Bed was gemaklik, en plekkie skoon, maar het benoud en muwwerig geruik. Geen water in yskas of selfs net ysbakkie in vriesgedeelte. Parkering ver van slaapplek as jy bagasie moet aflaai.

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Not worth the price.

Bed was comfortable, and spot clean, but smelled cramped and musty. No water in fridge or even only ice bucket in freezer section. Parking far from accommodation if you need to drop off luggage.

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San-marie C - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
San-marie C
With partner

Natuurskoon baie naby N1.

Kampplek en selfsorg beskikbaar. Draai af van die N1, net 'n entjie verder op 'n netjiese grondpad geleë, kom weer baie maklik terug op N1. Eienaar was baie behulpsaam. Kon braaipakkies met heerlike vleis sommer op die perseel koop. Genoeg spasie vir jou waentjie - kan omdraai sonder afhaak. Boomryk, verskeie voëlspesies, rustig en gerieflik.

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Scenic very close to N1.

Campsite and self-catering available. Turn off the N1, located just a little further on a neat dirt road, get back on N1 very easily. Owner was very helpful. Could buy braai packs with delicious meat right on the premises. Enough space for your pram - can turn around without unhooking. Tree-rich, various bird species, peaceful and comfortable.

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James D - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
James D
Family with young children

Hire that photographer.

The facility is very untidy. Junk lying around in common areas. Doors are difficult to close and are coming out of the frames. They could install solar/battery lights in the bathroom and kitchen as they are very dark and dingy. Bathtub is so gross, we chose to bath in the sink. The light fittings have holes around them and could see into the ceiling. The TV woudn't turn on.

Willem D - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Willem D
Family with young children

Verwaarloos.

Erg verwaarloos. Die plek kort baie liefde en aandag.

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Neglected.

Very neglected. The place needs a lot of love and attention.

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Marthina K - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marthina K

Gemaklike en toegeruste eenheid.

Ons het gemaklik gebly. Enigste probleem was dat TV nie gewerk het nie. Ons was net een nag daar so dit het nie baie gepla nie.

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Comfortable and equipped unit.

We stayed comfortably. Only problem was that TV didn't work. We were only there one night so it didn't bother us much.

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Louise W - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Louise W
Family with teenagers

Comfortable home away from home.

Lovely homely environment, with a "farm" feel to it. Accommodation was clean and spacious. Friendly service received. Will definitely go back again.

Leon B - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Leon B
With partner

Oornag op pad terug van Desembervakansie.

Goeie, vinnige, vriendelike diens en 'n goed-ingerigte kamer met alles wat jy nodig het vir 'n heerlike aand se rus in 'n pragtige plaasomgewing.

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Overnight on the way back from December vacation.

Good, fast, friendly service and a well-appointed room with everything you need for a lovely evening's rest in a beautiful farm setting.

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Johannes S - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Johannes S
With partner

Goeie ligging.

Mooi omgewing. Naby rivier en snelweg.

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Good location.

Nice environment. Close to river and highway.

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Margret K - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Margret K
With friends

We had excellent weather which made our short stay very pleasant. Enjoyed a braai without any wind.

If it is raining the indoors would be small especially with children.

Amanda V - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Amanda V
With partner

Ons is van Bloemfontein en wou net 'n oornagplek hê vir die aand nader aan Glen, aangesien daar 'n funksie was wat ons bygewoon het.

Ek was spyt ons het so baie betaal vir die kamer. Ek het baie meer verwag. Daar was nie suiker of melk nie, slegs 2 sakkies koffie. Geen seep of room in die badkamer nie en dit was net oor die algemeen teleurstellend. As ons die helfte betaal het, het ek geen probleem gehad nie, maar ons is gewoond aan hoër standaarde teen daardie prys.

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We are from Bloemfontein and just wanted a place to stay for the night closer to Glen as there was a function we were attending.

I was sorry we paid so much for the room. I expected much more. There was no sugar or milk, only 2 bags of coffee. No soap or cream in the bathroom and it was just generally disappointing. If we had paid half, I would have had no problem, but we are used to higher standards at that price.

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Lucius K - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Lucius K
With partner

Basiese verblyf.

Slegs oorgeslaap. Basiese dienste.

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Basic accommodation.

Only slept over. Basic services.

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Melanie H - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Melanie H
Large group

Mooi werf/plaas met groot bome. Chalets nie op standaard.

Ons het die Gesinseenheid gebruik. Eerste indruk as mens instap, afgerem, donker, ou afgeremde meubels, yskas waarvan dele los is (vriesdeurtjie binne), 'n los matras wat op die rusbank gelê het en daardie sitarea was nie 'n plek waar jy graag wou gaan sit na lang reis nie, afgerem en oud. Ons stort was verstop en het 'n reuk gehad. Daar was vlermuise in die boonste eenheid met al die enkelbeddens waar my seun en sy verloofde geslaap het, hulle het deur die nag in hul voertuig gaan slaap. Oor die algemeen was ons teleurgesteld. Die werf is netjies en mooi groot bome.

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Nice yard/farm with big trees. Chalets not up to standard.

We used the Family Unit. First impression when you walk in, cramped, dark, old cramped furniture, fridge parts of which are loose (freezer door inside), a loose mattress lying on the couch and that sitting area was not a place you wanted to sit after long not traveling, retarded and old. Our shower was clogged and had a smell. There were bats in the upper unit with all the single beds where my son and his fiance slept, they went to sleep in their vehicle through the night. Overall we were disappointed. The yard is neat and has nice big trees.

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Jap B - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Jap B
With friends

Oornag.

Gaan kyk.

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Overnight.

Go and see.

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Jan B - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Jan B
With partner

Vir 'n oorslaap op pad vanaf die Oos-Kaap was dit voldoende.

Nie regtig baie om oor opgewonde te raak nie.

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For a stopover on the way from the Eastern Cape it was sufficient.

Not really much to get excited about.

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

A convenient and comfortable overnighter en route, with lovely farm ambience

See stars.

Danie J - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
1/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Danie J
With partner

Geen slaap.

Teen snelweg, trokke hou mens heelnag wakker.

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No sleep.

On the highway, trucks keep you awake all night.

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Boshoff D - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Boshoff D
Family with young children

Nie baie skoon nie.

Sal nie weer die plek gebruik nie.

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Not very clean.

Will not use the place again.

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Pieter D - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter D
With friends

Was 'n baie aangename plek.

Hulle kort net 'n stort. Daar's net 'n bad.

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Was a very nice place.

They just need a shower. It only has a bath.

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Johan P - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan P
With partner

Aangenaam en voel soos 'n plaas.

Die ontvangs en etes is baie lekker en keurig. Die binnekant van die huisie kort dringend aandag. Die lorries se lawaai op die grootpad bly maar altyd 'n probleem.

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Pleasant and feels like a farm.

The reception and meals are very nice and neat. The interior of the house needs urgent attention. The noise of the trucks on the main road remains a problem.

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Mark M - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Mark M
Family with young children

Place is at most a three star, owners nice and helpful but need to see what is offered at others places at the same price.

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Liana M - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Liana M
With friends

Dit was baie lekker, maar daar was geen warm water en ook geen waterdruk nie. Dit was soos om met 'n tuinslang te stort.

Die verblyf was baie lekker en gerieflik naby die N1-snelweg geleë. Die kamers was baie netjies en die elektriese kombersie het die koue nagte van die winter in die Vrystaat weggehou. Ongelukkig was daar geen warm water nie en ook nie enige waterdrukking nie. Dus was dit baie ongerieflik om te stort en het dit 'n mens baie koud gemaak so vroeg oggend of voor dat 'n mens gaan slaap. Die diens was baie goed en ons het dit geniet en sal definitief weer hier tuisgaan indien die watersituasie gou verander.

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It was very nice, but there was no hot water and no water pressure either. It was like showering with a garden hose.

The accommodation was very nice and conveniently located near the N1 motorway. The rooms were very neat and the electric blanket kept away the cold winter nights in the Free State. Unfortunately there was no hot water and no water pressure. So it was very inconvenient to shower and it made one very cold in the early morning or before going to bed. The service was very good and we enjoyed it and will definitely stay here again if the water situation changes soon.

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Hettie N - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Hettie N
With partner

Hou verby. Oud en kort baie aandag.

Sal nie weer daar slaap nie.

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Stop by. Old and needs a lot of attention.

Will not sleep there again.

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Elaine K - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Elaine K
With partner

This place needs some level of refurbishment, it is dated, tired and the bathrooms are in poor condition, it was OK for a quick one night stopover but no longer!

The river was brown, not the owners fault but that's how it is. The rooms were very dated, reminded me of visiting grandma in the 1970s. The bath had rust marks around the plug and the tiling was aged. The TV was the old wide version with a wire coat hanger type aerial. The room was spacious and clean and it was OK for a quick one night stop over. The swimming pool was ridiculous. It looked like a large hippo waste bag filled with water! The gardens and setting were pleasant.

Charlene V - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Charlene V
With partner

Verblyf was nie die R590 werd nie.

Dis 'n oulike plekkie, maar dit het nie vir ons die R590 regverdig nie. Dit het wel voldoen aan ons behoeftes om een nag te slaap.

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Accommodation was not worth the R590.

It's a cute little place, but it didn't justify the R590 for us. It did meet our needs for one night's sleep.

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Fransune C - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Fransune C

Glad nie wat die foto's wys nie.

Sien sterre.

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Not what the photos show.

See stars.

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Susan O - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan O
With partner

Ongelooflike groot verrrassing!

Uitstekend! Baie skoon en netjies. Die gasvryheid het ons dadelik tuis laat voel. Die aandete en ontbyt was heerlik! Ons het so lekker gekuier en kan River of Joy beslis aanbeveel en sal dit graag weer wil besoek.

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Unbelievably big surprise!

Outstanding! Very clean and tidy. The hospitality immediately made us feel at home. The dinner and breakfast were delicious! We had such a great time and can definitely recommend River of Joy and would love to visit again.

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

Baie praktiese opsie vir reisigers na of van die Kaap.

Lekker gebly. Was maar vinnig maar het alles gekry wat ons nodig gehad het.

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Very practical option for travelers to or from the Cape.

Nice stay. Was quick but got everything we needed.

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Magy R - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Magy R
With partner

Baie rustig en ontspannend.

Ons het die vars lug en rustigheid geniet. Dit was verskriklik lekker.

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Very peaceful and relaxing.

We enjoyed the fresh air and tranquility. It was awfully nice.

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Aneli D - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Aneli D
Individual traveller

Baie vriendelike en hulpvaardige mense. Netjiese skoon blyplek, ek het lekker geslaap.

Daar was blykbaar 'n misverstand met die bespreking, ek het vir 'n kamer gevra maar die bespreking het gesê kampering. Alles het goed uitgewerk en moeite is gedoen om vir my warm koffie te gee aangesien die krag af was as gevolg van 'n storm en ek nie my eie kon maak nie.

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Very friendly and helpful people. Neat clean place to stay, I slept well.

Apparently there was a misunderstanding with the reservation, I asked for a room but the reservation said camping. Everything worked out well and effort was made to give me hot coffee as the power was out due to a storm and I couldn't make my own.

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Gideon V - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Gideon V
With partner

Sorgvry en baie rustige plekkie.

Lekker plek om te oornag as jy op die langpad is.

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Carefree and very peaceful place.

Nice place to spend the night if you are on the long road.

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Johan V - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan V
With partner

Baie lekker.

Baie aangename en vriendelike gasheer. Ongelukkig dat WiFi nie beskikbaar is nie terwyl so geadverteer word, andersins baie aangenaam. Kan dalk sterker lugverkoeler in eenhede plaas, want dit word baie warm hier en die verkoeling help, maar is effe gering.

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Very nice.

Very pleasant and friendly host. Unfortunately WiFi is not available while advertised, otherwise very pleasant. Might put stronger air cooler in units as it gets very hot in here and the cooling helps but is a bit minor.

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Dewald V - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Dewald V
Individual traveller

Stil en rustig.

Sal mooi wees in die somer. Rivier toeganklik en walle skoon. Tarief bietjie hoog, veral vir die woonwaens. Lekker geslaap.

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Quiet and peaceful.

Will be beautiful in the summer. River accessible and banks clean. Tariff a bit high, especially for the caravans. Slept well.

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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

Comfortable overnight stay between Cape and Gauteng.

Very conveniently located for an overnight stay between the Cape and Gauteng. Beautiful farm. Unit is very basic and could do with an upgrade.

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Anonymous Guest - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Was acceptable for what we needed the accommodation for.

We feel that the price we paid for what we got was a bit high. Furthermore, the self-catering facilities are not up to standard.

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John D - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
John D
With partner

Onplesierig weens kliëntediens.

Met aankoms het die dame net die plek oopgesluit en haar self uit die voete gemaak voor ons die plek kon binnegaan. Stof het ons begroet met 'n oop venster. Geen DStv soos aangedui nie. Mikrogolf het nie gewerk. Geen persoon het die volgende oggend opgedaag om te hoor of daar enige navrae is nie. Geroeste rasper wat gevaarlik is. Geen besem of enige mop nie. Met ons vertrek het ek haar gebel. Sy het nie haar voete by die deur uitgesteek nie, waar sy Vrydagnag so vinnig haar verskyning gemaak het.

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Unpleasant due to customer service.

Upon arrival, the lady just unlocked the place and got herself out of the way before we could enter the place. Dust greeted us with an open window. No DStv as indicated. Microwave did not work. No person turned up the next morning to hear if there were any queries. Rusty grater that is dangerous. No broom or any mop. As we were leaving I called her. She didn't put her feet out the door, where she made her appearance so quickly on Friday night.

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River of Joy 's response

Baie dankie vir die belangrike punte wat u genoem het. Dit is egter jammer dat u nie 'n sms gestuur het om dit onder ons aandag te bring nie, ons stel ons gaste se privaatheid hoog op prys. DStv is slegs beskikbaar in die gemeenskaplike lokaal. Baie dankie vir u terugvoering.

Groete
Bertha

River of Joy
Johan V - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Johan V
Family with young children

Nie skoon nie.

Hulle kon darem gerus die plek net skoongemaak het voor ons daar aangekom het.

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Not clean.

At least they could have just cleaned the place before we got there.

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Nico V - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Nico V
With partner

Nie die standaard van die ander plekke waar ons was nie.

Prys gewys in vergelyking met ander van dieselfde en self goedkoper teleurstellend.

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Not the standard of the other places we have been.

Price shown compared to others of the same and cheaper itself disappointing.

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

Dit was die beste reality check wat ek nog ooit gedoen het vir myself.

River of Joy is 'n moet vir almal. Dis so mooi en rustig dat jy nie anders kan as om jouself te vind nie.

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Best reality check I ever tried out for myself.

River of Joy is a must. Stunning and peaceful, perfect if you need to find yourself.

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Adri E - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Adri E
Family with young children

Net wat jy nodig het op pad terug van die Kaap af.

Besondere goeie waarde vir geld! Alles wat jy nodig het en baie baie netjies en skoon!

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Just what you need on the way home.

Great value for money! Everything you need, neat and clean.

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Willem E - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willem E
With partner

Presies wat ons nodig gehad het.

Baie lekker gebly en die mense was baie gasvry, vriendelike en akkommoderend.

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Exactly what we needed.

Had a great stay and the people were very hospitable, friendly and accommodating.

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Henry F - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Henry F
Large group

Perfekte oornagverblyf

Uitstekende diens. Perfek geleë vir oornag.

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Perfect overnight stay

Excellent service. Perfectly located for an overnight stay.

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Linda V - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Linda V
With friends

Nice place after a long day on the road.

The only issue we had was the shower, it did not work very lekker but the rest of the service and accommodation was wonderful.

Hein G - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Hein G
With partner

Prakties en sinvol.

Baie dankie vir 'n veilige en netjiese oorslaapplek op ons reis. Netjies en sinvol.

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Practical and sensible.

Thanks so much for a safe and neat overnight stay on our travels. Neat and sensible.

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Nicolaas F - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nicolaas F
With partner

Kort en plesierig.

Het die klein dubbelkamer gebruik en het alles gehad wat ons benodig. Braaier was mooi skoon en kon lekker buite sit en kuier by die vuur.

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Short and sweet.

Used the small double room and had everything we needed. Braai was nice and clean and it was nice to sit outside and visit by the fire.

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Annette B - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Annette B
Family with teenagers

Mooi, netjiese en skoon oornagfasiliteite.

Ons het laat gearriveer en is hartlik ontvang en gehelp. Verblyf netjies en skoon en die lekker beskuit was n onverwagse bederf!

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Nice, neat and clean overnight facilities.

We arrived late and were warmly received and helped. Neat and clean accommodation and the tasty rusk was an unexpected treat!

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Mariette N - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Mariette N
With partner

Rustig en gemaklik!

Alles was baie gerieflik, van die bespreking, betaling en aanwysings. Ons het heerlik rustig gebly, sonder steurnisse. Als gehad wat ons nodig gekry het.

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Quiet and comfortable!

Everything was very convenient, from the booking, payment and directions. We had a wonderfully peaceful stay, without disturbances. Had what we needed.

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Yris D - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Yris D

Baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig al was ons laat.

Dis baie bekostigbaar en mense is baie vriendelik. Die stortvloer en badkamervloer kort net 'n behoorlike skrop met Pinegel of Vim, verder was dit warm en skoon en het ons lekker gerus. Dankie, sal hulle aanbeveel.

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Very friendly and helpful even though we were late.

It's very affordable and people are very friendly. The shower floor and bathroom floor just need a proper scrubbing with Pinegel or Vim, otherwise it was warm and clean and we rested well. Thanks, will recommend them.

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Anneke H - Jun 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anneke H
With partner

Baie lekker.

Verblyf was baie lekker en rustig.

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Very nice.

Accommodation was nice and peaceful.

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Jp S - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jp S
With partner

Fantasties.

Lekker rustige plek en goeie waarde vir geld.

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Fantastic.

Nice quiet place and good value for money.

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Anonymous Guest - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Very quiet and tidy.

What would help a lot is if a few triangular containers of longlife milk could be placed in the unit. There is tea coffee sugar and biscuits but no milk. Nobody travels with milk. A two point power plug will certainly make things easier because most electronic things are manufactured with 2 point plugs.

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Anonymous Guest - Feb 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Was pleasant.

Was pleasant. On arrival there was water coming down to us from the river, later in the evening there was no water. Called and texted a few times and in the end had to walk to reception. Was working on water then pipes were wrapped. The chalet was full of cobwebs.

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Estelle F - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Estelle F
Individual traveller

Restful under the trees.

Great shade trees by the river. Good birdlife and fish to be watched.

Tarina H - Feb 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Tarina H
Family with young children

Oulike plekkie maar vuil en vol kokkerotte.

River of Joy is pragtige plekkie met mooi natuurskoon. Veilige en rustige omgewing met diere wat lekker was vir kinders om te besoek, maar die huisie was duidelik nie skoongemaak voor ons ingeboek het nie. Daar was spinnerakke in elke hoek van die kamer en badkamer. Kokkerotte het in die huisie gehardloop en ons het hulle ook in die bed waarin ons moes slaap gekry. Dit was aaklig. Koffie, suiker en tee was aangebied maar dit was stokoud en kliphard gewees. Ons kon dit nie eers uit die bottel kry om te gebruik nie. Die dame wat ons ontvang het was baie gaaf en vriendelik en het ons baie welkom laat voel. Die huisie was egter nie skoon gewees nie, en dit is op die ou einde van die dag al wat mens graag wil hê as jy na 'n lang dag op die pad was - 'n skoon en netjiese plek om in te slaap vir die nag. Plaagbeheer kan definitief vir die plekkie aanbeveel word. Dankie egter nogsteeds. Ten spyte van die bogenoemde het ons baie lekker by River of Joy gekuier.

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Cute place but full of cockroaches.

River of Joy is a beautiful place surrounded by gorgeous natural beauty. Safe and peaceful area with animals that was nice for the children to visit, but the house definitely hadn't been cleaned before our arrival. There were cobwebs in every corner of the room and bathroom. Cockroaches ran around in the house and we also found them in the bed we had to sleep in. It was horrible. Coffee, sugar and tea were offered but it was ancient and rock hard. We couldn't even get it out of the bottle to use it. The lady who received us was very kind and friendly and made us feel very welcome. The house wasn't clean though and in the end that is all you really want after a long day on the road - a clean and neat place to sleep for the night. Pest control can definitely be recommended for this place. Thanks anyway. Despite the abovementioned things we still had a nice stay at River of Joy.

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Alida P - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Alida P
With partner

Teleurstellend.

Die mense is baie vriendelik maar toe ek die deur van die eenheid oopmaak was daar spinnerakke oor my gesig. Die plek lyk nie mooi nie en is nie waarde vir geld nie.

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Disappointing.

The people are very friendly, but when I opened the door to my unit, there were spider webs on my face. The place doesn't look very pretty and it's not value for money.

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River of Joy 's response

Ons is baie jammer dat u so 'n naby ontmoeting met die natuur gehad het - omdat ons so 'n ryk voëllewe het op River of Joy, gebruik ons nie graag sterk gif nie. Baie dankie dat u ons aandag daarop gevestig het.

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Stephan M - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Stephan M
Family with teenagers

Die kamer was nie wat ons geboek het nie en het na rook gestink.

Die kamer het erg na rook gestink ten spyte van die 'Rook Verbode' bordjies teen die mure. Beddegoed en handdoeke was al bietjie afgeleef en het beter dae gehad. Ek sal definitief nie weer daar gaan bly nie.

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The room was not what we booked and it smelled like smoke.

The room smelled like smoke despite the 'No Smoking' signs against the walls. Bedding and towels were old and had better days. I definitely wouldn't stay there again.

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Stan J - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Stan J

'n Groot skok en bevraagteken die veiligheid van die gaste.

Geen nommer aanwysings, moes rondry en gesukkel om kamer te kry. Gasbottel oop in die leefkamer, dink nie dis veilig nie! Geen vuurblussers nie en geen instruksies in geval van noodgeval! Beddens nie selfde hoogte nie. Badkamer spot klein. Merk op ceiling, “black mould growing”. Borde pas nie in die mikrogolf nie. Stoel gebreek toe my 78-jaar oue pa op hom gesit het, hy weeg maar 74 kg, hy het sy rug nou seer gemaak. Nie die moeite werd nie, glad nie. Badkamer lig skakelaar in die ander slaapkamer/eetkamer/kombuis? TV van 1970 vat al die spasie op tafel weg, geen plek om te eet nie. Alhoewel hulle probeer, dink ek regtig hulle standaarde is ver van wat dit moet wees, maar eerder net 'n kampplek week. Sou aanbeveel dat mense eerder ander plekke moet bly en versoek 'n refund asseblief.

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A big shock and questions the safety of the guests.

No number directions, had to drive around and struggled to get a room. Gas bottle open in the living room, don't think it's safe! No fire extinguishers and no instructions in case of emergency! Beds not the same height. Bathroom mock small. Notice on ceiling, "black mold growing". Plates do not fit in the microwave. Chair broke when my 78-year-old father sat on it, he only weighs 74 kg, he hurt his back now. Not worth it, not at all. Bathroom light switch in the other bedroom/dining room/kitchen? TV from 1970 takes up all the space on the table, no place to eat. Although they try, I really think their standards are far from what they should be, but rather just a campsite week. Would recommend that people stay elsewhere and request a refund please.

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Vernon R - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vernon R
With partner

Definitief 'n plek om na terug te keer.

Baie rustige atmosfeer, slegs 20 minute van Bloemfontein af en dus weg van die gewoel van die stad.

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Definitely a place to return to.

Very peaceful atmosphere, only 20 minutes from Bloemfontein and thus removed from the bustle of the city.

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Lizelle K - Feb 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizelle K
Individual traveller

So lekker en die kos was hemels.

Sien gerus die sterre.

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So delicious and the food was heavenly.

Feel free to see the stars.

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Janine J - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Janine J
Family with young children

Baie vriendelik ontvang en 'n goeie nagrus gehad.

Hulle het ons baie vriendelik ontvang. Lekker naby aan hoofweg en ons kon vinnig die volgende oggend weer in die pad val.

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Very friendly reception and a good night's sleep.

Very friendly reception. Nice and close to the highway so we could get going nice and early the next morning.

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Chris W - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Chris W
With partner

Rus vir die siel en genoeg stilte om jou nuwe moed te gee vir die week wat voorlê.

Uitstekende diens en vriendelikheid kan verwag word by River of Joy. Perfekte wegbreukkans vir jou en jou gesin.

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Rest for the soul and enough silenct to give you new energy for the week ahead.

Great service and friendliness can be expected at River of Joye. Perfect getaway for you and your family.

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Diane S - Jan 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Diane S
Family with teenagers

Brilliant overnight stay venue.

At very short notice, the venue was able to accommodate us and our Pekinese fur kids. The customer service was good. The grounds are stunning and so good for the soul. We might book a few days leave during the year to return for a short holiday just because it was such a pleasant experience.

Hanli D - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Hanli D
Individual traveller

Vriendelike mense. Lekker oornag stop.

Dit was n vinnige oornag stop. Alles was mooi skoon en netjies.

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Friendly people. Convenient overnight stop.

It was a quick overnight stay. Everything clean and neat.

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Retha T - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Retha T

Juweel.

Bertha baie behulpsaam. Ons het nie geweet dat daar nie 'n restaurant naby geleë is nie. Sy het ons egter voorsien van vleispakkie, margarien en ander benodigdhede. Sy was baie vriendelik en het ons gemaklik laat voel. Die tuine en bome is 'n lushof en baie goed in stand gehou.

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Jewel.

Bertha was very helpful. We didn't know that there were no restaurants close by. However, she provided meat, margarine and other necessities. She was really friendly and made us feel comfortable. The gardens and trees are a paradise and are very well kept.

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Peter W - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Peter W
With partner

Vriendelik en gerieflik.

Ons is vriendelik ontvang deur die gasvrou wie ook moeite gedoen het om ons gerieflik te maak. Kamer was skoon en goed toegerus.

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Friendly and comfortable.

Friendly reception by the hostess who also went to a lot of trouble to make us comfortable. Room was clean and well equipped.

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Johannes S - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johannes S
With partner

Mooi omgewing en rustig.

Vriendelike mense en behulpsaam.

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Stunning area, peaceful.

Friendly people and helpful.

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Andre V - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Andre V
With partner

Dit was stil en ontspannend, net reg om was stres ontslae te raak.

Ons verblyf by River of Joy was rêrig lekker. Die stil atmosfeer laat jou regtig ontspan en die skape wat in die kamp voor ons deur was skep daardie regte plaas-atmosfeer. Alles is daar wat jy nodig het, jou braaier is mooi skoon en die chalets was ruim genoeg vir die drie van ons. Wat ek sal voorstel is dalk DStv want die SABC-kanale is nie vir almal nie, en die kleintjie kon dit nie geniet het in die aand toe hy nie kon rondbaljaar buite soos in dag nie. 'n Lekker wegbreek vir 'n gesin.

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It was quiet and relaxing, just right to get rid of was stress.

Our stay at River of Joy was really nice. The quiet atmosphere really relaxes you and the sheep that were washed in the camp in front of our door create that real farm atmosphere. Everything you need is there, your braai is nice and clean and the chalets were spacious enough for the three of us. What I would suggest might be DStv because the SABC channels are not for everyone, and the little one couldn't have enjoyed it in the evening when he couldn't play around outside like during the day. A nice getaway for a family.

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Nick W - Feb 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Nick W
Family with young children

Rustig vir 'n naweek weg.

Die plek kan doen met 'n swembad. Visvang is uit, alles haak vas in die riete. Mooi grasperk en baie bome.

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Quiet for a weekend away.

The place could do with a pool. Fishing is out, everything gets stuck in the reeds. Nice lawn and lots of trees.

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Gene J - Jan 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Gene J
With partner

Ons kan ongelukkig nie die akkommodasie aanbeveel nie.

Op die oog af het alles goed vertoon. Ons het in die gesinseenheid tuis gegaan. Met ons aankoms het Bertha vir ons melk gebring vir die gaste skinkbord met koffie en tee. Daarna het ons ons self tuisgemaak en die volgende gevind. In die kombuis was o.a. nie 'n broodbord, broodmes, skillertjie, groentemessie of eierspaan nie. Die elektriese ketel is so aangepak met kalk dat dit nie die water kook nie. Die water in die stort loop baie stadig uit. Die plafonne is nie klaar afgewerk nie. Die sement en plafon panele is sigbaar. Ons het die bed van die muur af weg geskuif sodat ons dit nie hoef te sien elke keer wanneer ons ons oë oopmaak nie. In die eenheid is daar 'n kennisgewing wat o.a. sê dat die eenheid skoongemaak word, maar die oord het nagelaat om te sê dat dit nie op Sondae skoongemaak word nie. Die elektriese koord vir die bedlampie was te kort. Ons kon nie die lampie gebruik nie.

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Unfortunately, we cannot recommend the accommodation.

On the surface, everything appeared fine. We went home in the family unit. On our arrival Bertha brought us milk for the guests tray with coffee and tea. After that we made ourselves at home and found the following. In the kitchen was a.o. not a bread plate, bread knife, peeler, vegetable knife or egg spatula. The electric kettle is so covered with lime that it does not boil the water. The water in the shower runs out very slowly. The ceilings are not finished. The cement and ceiling panels are visible. We moved the bed away from the wall so we didn't have to see it every time we opened our eyes. In the unit there is a notice which, among other things, says that the unit is cleaned, but the resort neglected to say that it is not cleaned on Sundays. The electric cord for the bedside lamp was too short. We could not use the lamp.

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Michelle D - Sep 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle D
With partner

Vreeslik lekker!

Sal die plek by enige iemand aanbeveel. Rustig, netjies en goeie waarde vir jou geld. Sal dit enige tyd weer besoek.

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Terribly delicious!

Would recommend the place to anyone. Quiet, tidy and good value for your money. Will visit again anytime.

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Elmarie D - Aug 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elmarie D
Family with young children

Dit was heerlik rustig. Sal beslis weer gaan.

Was vriendelik ontvang. Ablusieblok altyd skoon en netjies.

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It was wonderfully peaceful. Will definitely go again.

Was kindly received. Ablution block always clean and tidy.

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Samantha B - Jul 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Samantha B
With partner

Rustig en ontspanne.

Dis 'n lekker rustige omgewing en jy kry die gevoel van natuur. Dis net lekker ontspanne!

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Calm and relaxed.

It's a nice peaceful environment and you get the feeling of nature. It's just nice and relaxed!

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Duane D - Jan 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Duane D
Family with young children

Voldoende!

Dit was 'n lekker plek gewees om te oornag.

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Sufficient!

It had been a nice place to spend the night.

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Wobbe B - Sep 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Wobbe B
With partner

Een prachtige, rustige omgeving.

Een mooie plek om langere tijd te verblijven, zeken in de zomer als alle groen is in de natuur.

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A beautiful, peaceful environment.

A beautiful place to stay for a longer time, especially in the summer when all the green is in nature.

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Charniné P - Mar 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Charniné P
With partner

Baie vriendelike en goeie diens.

Sien asb. die sterre.

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Very friendly and good service.

Please see the stars.

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Mart-mari D - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Mart-mari D
With partner

Ons het lekker gekamp!

Lekker kampplek, ideaal vir visvang en voëlkyk.

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We had a great time camping!

Nice campsite, ideal for fishing and bird watching.

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Herman F - Mar 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Herman F
With partner

Baie lekker en gemaklik.

Ons was net 1 aand by River of Joy en dit was vreeslik lekker. A.g.v. ons reisplanne het ons eers lank na 19:00 by River of Joy aangekom, maar ons was met ope arms ontvang en baie gemaklik laat voel. Sal verseker weer 'n draai daar maak.

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Very nice and comfortable.

We were only 1 night at River of Joy and it was very nice. Because of our travel plans we didn't arrive at River of Joy until well after 7pm, but we were welcomed with open arms and made to feel very comfortable. Will definitely make a visit there again.

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Peet V - Mar 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Peet V
With partner

Rustige plaasatmosfeer.

Gerieflik naby N1 en goeie halfweg oornagbestemming vir reisigers tussen Kaap en Gauteng.

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Quiet farm atmosphere.

Conveniently close to N1 and good halfway stop for travelers between Cape and Gauteng.

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Amora E - Jan 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Amora E
With partner

Ons het een aand oornag op pad terug na Johannesburg.

Stort is grillerig, want water vloei nie vinnig uit nie. Spinnerakke in vensterbanke. Bedlampie en ketel werk nie. Geen broodplank nie. Ander eenheid halfklaar en onaantreklik. Die ligging is pragtig en rustig en die eienaars is baie vriendelik.

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We stayed one night on our way back to Johannesburg.

Shower is creepy because water doesn't flow out quickly. Cobwebs in windowsills. Bedside lamp and kettle not working. No breadboard. Other unit half finished and unattractive. The location is beautiful and peaceful and the owners are very friendly.

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Chris A - Apr 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Chris A
With partner

Beautiful grounds but shocking accommodation.

I have a photo of the disgusting 2 plate cooker they expected us to use. And subsequently replaced with an electric frying pan. The bathroom window was kept shut with cable ties, the door would not work (they made a temporary repair), the shower needed to be cleaned to remove mould in the grouting. There were no hooks or a shelf in the bathroom. Plugs did not work. TV had to be repaired. We were unable to rent paddles because they were out for the day. No office hours given. No list to fill in so that if any repairing needed to be done. At least the next guests would not suffer inconvenience. The cupboard space was laughable in the bedroom and we were there for 3 nights. They reduced our bill by R150, but it did not help us as we had such disappointment staying there. You need to go and check it out by spending a night. Never again.

Ernst E - Jun 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ernst E
With partner

Puik!

Ons is met gulhartige vriendelikheid deur die eienaars ontvang. Die eienares het ons kos die aand in ons chalet bedien en persoonlik later die eetgerei kom haal. Dit was 'n diens wat ons nog nerens anders teëgekom het nie!

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Great!

We were received with generous kindness by the owners. The owner served us food that evening in our chalet and personally came to collect the cutlery later. This was a service we have not come across anywhere else!

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John W - May 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
John W
With partner

Dit was netjies en rustig met alles wat jy kan benodig.

Dit was regtig baie ontspannend, en ons kon lekke loop onder die bome. Sal hulle beslis weer besoek.

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It was neat and quiet with everything you could need.

It was really very relaxing, and we could walk under the trees. Will definitely visit them again.

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Kobus V - Apr 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kobus V
With partner

Dit was 'n baie aangename en rustige oorslaap, en die ontvangs en diens was puik!

Met ons aankoms is ons uiters vriendelik ontvang. Die omgewing was ook uiters rustig en ontspanne gewees. Die fasiliteite waarin ons oornag het was baie skoon en netjies. Ons is verwys deur vriende om hier te oornag en die ervaring was van so 'n aard dat ons reeds ons vriende ook aanbeveel het om daar te oornag! Die hulp van LekkeSlaap het verder gehelp om ons bespreking soveel te vergemaklik. Ons sal beslis vorentoe weer van LekkeSlaap se dienste gebruik maak om uit te vind waar om te oornag!

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It was a very pleasant and peaceful overnight stay, and the reception and service were great!

Upon our arrival we were received extremely kindly. The environment was also extremely peaceful and relaxed. The facilities we stayed in were very clean and tidy. We were referred by friends to spend the night here and the experience was of such a nature that we have already recommended our friends to spend the night there too! The help from LekkeSlaap further helped to facilitate our booking so much. We will definitely use LekkeSlaap's services again in the future to find out where to spend the night!

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Inge G - Jan 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Inge G
Family with young children

'n Rustige atmosfeer 'n klipgooi van die N1 buite Bloemfontein.

Hierdie was die perfekte oorslaap tussen die kus en Gauteng. Pragtige gras en ruim ablusie. Ongeveer 30 km buitekant Bloemfontein, so die gashere was bereid om vir ons aandete te verskaf vir die een nag wat ons oorgestaan het. Gerieflik naby om vinnig terug op die N1 te klim die volgende oggend.

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A quiet atmosphere a stone's throw from the N1 outside Bloemfontein.

This was the perfect stopover between the coast and Gauteng. Beautiful grass and spacious ablution. About 30 km outside of Bloemfontein, so the hosts were willing to provide us with dinner for the one night we stayed. Conveniently close to quickly get back on the N1 the next morning.

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Rachel D - Jan 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rachel D
With partner

Nice place to stay.

Clean room. Friendly service. Had a lovely stay.

Karen V - May 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Karen V
Large group

So rustig! Ons sal weer kom.

Die rustigheid van die plaas en natuurskoon het verseker dat ons wees daar sal oornag.

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So calm! We will come again.

The tranquility of the farm and natural beauty ensured that we would spend the night there.

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Wendy R - Jan 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Wendy R
With partner

Very convenient. Pet friendly!

Comfortable clean room. Very good for family with small children. Excellent if travelling with a dog - space to run and play.

Jaco P - Apr 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jaco P
Large group

Aangenaam, rustig en stil.

Sal enige tyd weer na River of Joy gaan.

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Pleasant, peaceful and quiet.

Would go to River of Joy again anytime.

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

Baie netjiese geriewe vir 'n naweek se oorslaap.

Baie rustige omgewing vir die moeg-gewerkte siele van die stad. Nie te ver van die stad se gejaag nie, maar tog salwend vir die gees.

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Very neat facilities for a weekend sleepover.

Very peaceful environment for the tired souls of the city. Not too far from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet soothing for the spirit.

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Itumeleng N - Oct 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Itumeleng N
With friends

Peace of mind stay that's away from the city but not too far

It was nice to stay at River of Joy. It's a very peaceful place when you want to be away from the city, but with the city still easily accessible. The staff is very nice and accommodating. Nice getaway with friends/family.

Nicholas M - Mar 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Nicholas M
Family with teenagers

Nie geskik vir 4 mense om 3 nagte oor te bly nie, Eenheid 2 is baie beter.

Ons eenheid is geskik vir slaap en ry, nie om naweek deur te bring nie. Die plek is baie rustig en mooi.

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Not suitable for 4 people to stay 3 nights, Unit 2 is much better.

Our unit is suitable for sleeping and driving, not for spending the weekend. The place is very peaceful and beautiful.

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Peter M - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Peter M
With partner

A bit shabby, needs some tender loving care.

Lovely location with neat grounds. Though clean, the rooms need some work. Ceiling needs to be sealed to stop dirt falling through. The bedside light is there, but one can't plug it in, the cord is too short. They have painted, but not cleaned up properly. No light next to single beds.

Claude K - Sep 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Claude K
With friends

Nice hassle-free stay

A safe place to stay at.

Walter A - Jan 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Walter A
With partner

'n Mooi omgewing!

Die omgewing is pragtig, maar die plek kom verwaarloos voor.

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A beautiful environment!

The surroundings are beautiful, but the place appears neglected.

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Leandri R - Apr 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Leandri R
With partner

'n Baie rustige omgewing. Skoon en netjies!

Ons verblyf was baie aangenaam. Skoon en netjiese selfsorg eenhede wat elke dag skoongemaak is. 'n Baie rustige omgewing.

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A very peaceful environment. Clean and tidy!

Our stay was very pleasant. Clean and tidy self-catering units that are cleaned every day. A very peaceful environment.

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Armando V - May 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Armando V
On business

Koud.

Die kamers is voldoende vir mense wat nie "fuzzy" is nie. Hulle kan gerus 'n verwarmer in die kamer sit.

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Cold.

The rooms are adequate for people who are not "fuzzy". They can put a heater in the room.

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Hannlie H - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Hannlie H
Family with young children

Nie baie aangename verblyf nie.

Verblyf is vuil en heelwat van die toestelle is nie in 'n werkende toestand nie. Stortdeur is gebreek, handdoekreling is stukkend, ketel skop uit voordat water kook en daar is verskriklik baie muskiete.

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Not a very pleasant stay.

Accommodation is dirty and many of the appliances are not in working order. Shower door is broken, towel rail is broken, kettle kicks out before water boils and there are an awful lot of mosquitoes.

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Michael S - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Michael S
With partner

Lekker!

Het plek benodig op pad Kaap toe. River of Joy het aan my vereistes voldoen.

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Nice!

Need a place on the way to Cape Town. River of Joy met my requirements.

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Hanlie E - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Hanlie E
With partner

Heel goed

Die plekkie was heel goed vir die oorslaap van 1 aand, het net 'n stort gemis in die eenheid wat ons in was. Sal weer van hulle gebruik maak as ons afry Kaap toe.

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Very good

The place was very good for the overnight stay of 1 night, just missed a shower in the unit we were in. Will use them again when we drive down to the Cape.

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Hendrik V - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Hendrik V
Family with teenagers

Die badkamer was nie op standaard nie.

Die plaas en die omgewing was baie mooi en lekker, maar hulle sal moet kyk na slaapplekke en dit bietjie opknap.

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The bathroom was not up to standard.

The farm and the surroundings were very nice and nice, but they will have to look at places to sleep and renovate them a bit.

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  • Capacity: 30 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: River of Joy Off-ramp 213 on N1, Glen, Bloemfontein, 9302, Free State
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