Riverside Lodge
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Tshepo M - Nov 2024
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Beautiful.
Gareth L - Jun 2024
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A welcome, comfortable stop over.
Wynand Marthinus B - May 2024
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Very nice for an overnight stay for travel and overnight stay, very friendly staff.
Flip S - May 2024
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Voldoen aan al die basiese vereistes.
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Meet all the basic requirements.
Clean, tidy room.
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Laetitia V - Apr 2024
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Rustig.
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Restful.
Very pleasant and such a peaceful feeling.
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Marius P - Mar 2024
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Sal weer daar oor nag.
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Will spend the night there again.
Yes, we had a nice stay. Only the one problem is that you can hear the people who come in late and leave early on the wooden floor of the upper floor.
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Stephnie T - Jun 2024
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Netheid uitstekende diens en troeteldier vriendelikheid ook welkom voel.
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Cleanliness excellent service and pet friendliness also feel welcome.
During our short stay, Riverside Lodge was excellent service provided. Friendly colleagues make vacationers feel welcome to stay over before a long-distance departure the next day.
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Andries D - Jan 2024
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Gerieflike skoon oornag plek.
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Comfortable clean overnight place.
Slept well in newly upgraded room. Delicious bargain wagyu burger enjoyed in pub. Bridge traffic can be disturbing if you are a light sleeper.
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Zack B - Jan 2024
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Netjies, skoon en gerieflike verblyf.
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Neat, clean and comfortable accommodation.
See stars.
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Lize-mari H - May 2024
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Pragtige plek op die rivier oewer.
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Beautiful place on the river bank.
We had a very nice stay.
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Magda K - May 2024
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Vir oornag, nie om te bly vir 'n tydperk nie.
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For overnight, not to stay for a period of time.
Hotel room with a room above us heard the noise of guests. Renovation is needed.
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Suzaan K - May 2024
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Sien bo.
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Very nice, neat and clean and we had a nice stay. Maybe there could just be a bigger trash can in the kitchen and coffee mugs, otherwise all very pleasant.
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Marilè N - Mar 2024
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Skoon en netjies.
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Clean and tidy.
The unit was clean and tidy. Would definitely recommend for an overnight stop. It was a shame that there were no braai facilities nearby. I would recommend that the bin in the kitchen should be a little bigger.
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Amanda S - Mar 2024
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Sien sterre.
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Bedding was clean and tidy. Think rates are a bit high for what you get.
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Tatum D - Jan 2024
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A lovely clean and safe place to rest overnight on a long drive from the coast.
Annelie P - Mar 2024
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Dit was aangenaam om daar te oornag.
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It was pleasant to spend the night there.
Can definitely recommend the place. There is everything you could need. It is clean and tidy. Very nice view of Orange River.
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Michelle T - Feb 2024
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Gemaklik en skoon.
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Comfortable and clean.
The accommodation is very comfortable, but it is not good value for money. It is slightly on the expensive side. The room and bedding are very clean and of good quality. The shower is large and comfortable, but the water temperature is almost impossible to set. Either you burn, or you freeze.
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Johnel W - Jan 2024
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Good overnight spot.
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Oorgeslaap oppad van Gauteng na Oos Londen met vakansie.
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Overslept on the way from Gauteng to East London on holiday.
Beautiful location on the Orange River, delicious food and sleep! Staff friendly and helpful.
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Johan T - Jun 2024
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Die kamer het voldoen aan ons vereistes.
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The room met our requirements.
Went to play golf at Aliwal and was just looking for a place to stay which I found at a reasonable price.
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Myra V - Mar 2024
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Pleasant, will use Riverside Lodge again.
Gerrit B - Mar 2024
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Die balkon het 'n mooi uitsig op die Oranje rivier gehad.
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The balcony had a nice view of the Orange River.
For an overnight stay it offered everything we needed with a restaurant in the lodge.
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Johan G - Jan 2024
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Het die uitsig en omgewing baie geniet. Stil en rustig. Natuurskoon besonders.
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Really enjoyed the view and surroundings. Quiet and peaceful. Exceptional natural beauty.
The accommodation and surroundings were really worth it. The staff were very friendly and helpful (security included).
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Mauritz R - Jan 2024
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Most delicious.
Micheal G - Oct 2024
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Ons het baie lekker gebly en alles was in orde.
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We had a very nice stay and everything was in order.
We had a very nice stay and everything was in order. We will recommend you!
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Micheal G - Oct 2024
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Baie gerieflik.
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Very convenient.
Yes, very nice stay and service was very good.
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Anita W - Aug 2024
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Die ontvangs was vriendelik en kamers netjies.
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The reception was friendly and rooms tidy.
Yes, it was good. The building definitely needs maintenance, but everything was neat and clean. The parking is very small for larger vehicles. The arrangement on the porch was not sturdy.
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Liza T - Apr 2024
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Kort en kragtig.
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Short and powerful.
Was pleasant. Place was clean and tidy. And service was prompt and friendly.
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Myra V - Mar 2024
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Pleasant, will stay there again.
Gail W - Oct 2024
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Noisy.
Anonymous Guest - Sep 2024
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The admin part of Riverside Lodge was a disappointment to say the least.
The accommodation was average, very well located and is all that stands out.
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Jannie S - Jul 2024
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Was reg vir ootslaap vir een aand maar nie vir lank bly nie.
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Was ready for a sleepover for one night but not staying for long.
Place was clean. The room is very old and tired and needs a good update.
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Zani V - Jun 2024
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Goeie opsie om te oornag indien jy nie beplan om lank daar te bly nie.
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Good option to spend the night if you don't plan to stay there for a long time.
Riverside Lodge is a very good option to just stay overnight during a long trip.
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Derick S - Apr 2024
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Not the best.
Lynette B - Mar 2024
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Nie wonderlik nie.
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Not great.
We only stayed 1 night at Riverside Lodge - 2 adults and 2 boys aged 10 and 12. Although the unit looks very nice and tidy when you walk in, there are a few things that bother. The sleeping accommodation for the boys was a very thin and small sleeper couch - not adequate at all and not what was advertised in the description. It is hardly suitable for 1 person. The shower was cold and the water never got hot - is there something wrong with the geyser? Other people in the resort were very noisy late into the night and again early the next morning - no attempt was made to silence them.
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Joseph T - Feb 2024
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Behalwe vir bogenoemde het ons lekker gebly.
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Apart from the above we had a nice stay.
Air conditioning does not make it cold. I assume it's running out of gas. There was no hot water either.
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Petru G - Apr 2024
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Sal nie langer as 1 nag daar kan bly nie.
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Will not be able to stay there for more than 1 night.
Overall good experience. The rooms are very small, but neat. However, the air cooler box of the unit above us, which was attached to our unit, was faulty and made noise like a generator all night! Hope the problem is addressed, otherwise we will not use the accommodation again.
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Annette B - Jan 2024
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Mooi ligging langs rivier en restaurant diens goed.
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Nice location next to the river and restaurant service good.
Units very small and basic. Our unit's aircon was leaking and my daughters unit had a bat. My husband had to catch the bat himself.
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Esmé V - Feb 2024
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Baie teleurgesteld. Die instansie is besig met verbeterings. Dit word nie op webtuiste aangedui nie.
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Very disappointed. The institution is busy with improvements. This is not indicated on the website.
It's chaos there right now. Restaurant is not open for dinner, only bar area which appears more like a cafe. It also appears to be open for use by the public. River area is used for parking. There are building materials everywhere. Play area is neglected. Room is newly redone, but tiny for a deluxe unit.
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Retha N - Nov 2024
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Teleurstellend.
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Disappointing.
Our overnight stay at Riverside Lodge was not too great. There was no water, so we could not bathe our children. The handyman came to fix the water, but made so much noise in the room above us that we couldn't get our children to sleep. After all this there was still no water. We couldn't even brush our teeth or flush the toilet. They wanted to move us to a room in another building, but there would be too few beds for us and our children. It is convenient that there is a restaurant on the premises and we were able to eat there even though it was a Sunday evening. The room was clean and tidy, the decor could perhaps be updated a bit. What people might just need to know is that it is a double story wooden building. So if you sleep in the lower rooms, you hear every step that the person above you takes. Not ideal if you have small children who need to sleep early or if your upstairs neighbors drive very early the next morning. I don't think we will stay there again.
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Marelize A - Apr 2024
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Laat veel te wense.
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Leaves much to be desired.
Aliwal North is not a nice holiday town, but if you have to stay over, it is probably one of the better options. The chalet and bedding were very neat and clean, but the bed was rock hard, like an ironing board. There is no access to the river; it is then with bushes and hedges. There is only a common braai for everyone, which is full of construction equipment. The pool is dirty and the restaurant is more like a tavern open to the public as well. Cars also hoot all night as they cross the border, right next to the lodge. There is absolutely nothing to do but sit in your room.
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Martie A - Feb 2024
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Aangenaam.
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Pleasant.
Parking space for vehicle with pram not available at all.
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Karen B - Dec 2023
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Fantastic views and beautiful room. Very fresh staff. Would go back.
David V - Dec 2023
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Fantasmagories.
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Fantasmagories.
Our first choice when it comes to overnight accommodation.
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Stefanie D - Dec 2023
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Baie goeie waarde vir geld!
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Very good value for money!
We were very impressed with the place and had a great time staying and visiting. The children had a lot of fun swimming too.
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Hope M - Dec 2023
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Beste blyplek.
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Best place to stay.
Fantastic service, comfortable beds, tasty food, nice location.
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Anthea H - Sep 2023
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Goeie waarde vir geld.
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Good value for money.
Very friendly service. Good value for money. Clean and tidy. Staff are friendly and make an effort to make you feel at home. Restaurant on site although we didn't use it. Menu for everyone's tastes and reasonable prices.
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Bradley C - Jul 2023
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Snoesig warm.
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Cuddly warm.
Very tidy, the location was perfect, picture perfect next to the Olifants River.
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Andre R - Jun 2023
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Baie tevrede.
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Very satisfied.
Service is good. Restaurant food was excellent. Comfortable stuff.
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Vuyokazi N - Jun 2023
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Warm welcome and honest house keppers, I left my spectacles by mistake, when I called they were at the reception, thank you.
Ettiene M - May 2023
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Dis fantasties, lekker gekuier, goeie atmosfeer. Baie netjies.
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It's fantastic, good time, good atmosphere. Very neat.
The restaurant has the tastiest burgers for me, you get the feeling you want to stay longer. People very friendly. Will go again next year to stay longer. Really nothing to complain about.
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Riverside Lodge 's response
Baie dankie vir jou mooi terugvoer. Altyd lekker en goed vir almal se gemoed om soveel positiewe energie te ontvang. Ons personeel werk hard om goeie kliente diens te verskaf. Sien uit om julle weer te huisves.
Goed gaan.
Lex K - May 2023
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Oornagverblyf met 'n restaurant.
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Overnight accommodation with a restaurant.
Good for an overnight stay, but not really intended as a self-catering unit. Very small fridge and the space in unit is very limited.
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David V - Apr 2023
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Altyd manjefiek, awesome en so lekker.
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Always magnificent, awesome and so delicious.
Hospitality and good food.
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Riverside Lodge 's response
Baie Dankie vir die terugvoer, hoop om julle weer te huisves in die toekoms. Groete
Nellie S - Mar 2023
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Asemrowende uitsig!
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Breathtaking view!
Room is comfortable, clean and tidy with a beautiful view! As nature lovers, it makes up for the slight lack of facilities. However, as business travelers we have a need for a writing desk. A small, compact bar fridge could also keep our road food cold for the next day, but definitely recommend, enjoyed the stay.
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Naomi L - Mar 2023
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It is a lovely location. The room is clean and lovely. The staff are friendly. The Riverside Pub/Restaurant is awesome!
David V - Feb 2023
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Absoluut wonderlik.
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Absolutely wonderful.
We spent the most comfortable evening. People always so warm and friendly.
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Flick L - Dec 2023
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Acceptable for an overnight stay.
Adelia M - Dec 2023
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Heel voldoende.
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Quite sufficient.
Nice stay. Just not a lot of room for toddlers. Terraces make it difficult.
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Jansie K - Dec 2023
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Lekker gerieflik.
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Nice and comfortable.
Had a great time, was only disappointed with the sofa bed in the "Disabled Friendly" unit. View is lovely, the parking was just a bit tricky and difficult to master.
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Neoline B - Dec 2023
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Spesiaal.
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Special.
Very nice place to stay by the river.
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Riverside Lodge 's response
Baie dankie vir jou mooi terugvoer, Neoline. Ons waardeer dit en hoop om julle weer by ons te huisves in die toekoms.
Groete
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Janine V - Sep 2023
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Baie netjies, ruim en vriendelike personeel.
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Very neat, spacious and friendly staff.
Our room was nice and big, food in both restaurants was good, very nice curio shop with a large selection of sweets and jams.
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Dankie vir die pragtige terugvoer, Janine. Hoop julle kom kuier sommer weer vinnig vir ons. Groete, Emma
Chante V - Jun 2023
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A pleasant overnight stopover.
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Pragtige ligging. Baie veilige parkering. Mooi kamers.
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Beautiful location. Very secure parking. Nice rooms.
The lodge is beautifully maintained and next to the Orange River. Fortunately, a generator is available during power outages.
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Sarah S - Dec 2023
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Very pleasant and perfect location for a stop over.
Priya B - Dec 2023
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Great for overnight stay.
Ronel B - Oct 2023
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Goeie plek vir 1 nag.
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Good place for 1 night.
The room itself was not bad at all, neat and clean, good for a one night stay. The only problem we had that wasn't pleasant was that we wanted to go out to dinner. They have a beautiful dining area, but we were told to eat at the Pub&Grill. That place is not great, you have to make your own order at the counter and it just wasn't pleasant. At least they offered to bring the food to our room. If Riverside Lodge wants to make it more convenient for their guests, they must also offer dinner. Even though the room wasn't too bad, after all they could have had shampoo or shower gel, only a bar of soap was on the sink.
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Dean L - Dec 2023
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Alles wat voorgestel was is gelewer.
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Everything that was proposed was delivered.
Very neat and nice stay.
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Ria M - Aug 2023
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Ideale oornagplek op pad na Oos-Londen.
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Ideal stopover on the way to East London.
Riverside Lodge is suitable for overnight stays. The rooms are very basic, but neat and clean. The bathrooms need some attention. It's old and neglected.
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Riverside Lodge 's response
Dankie vir u terugvoer.
Ons is opgewonde om te deel dat ons in die volgende maand 'n redelike groot projek gaan begin waarin al ons dakke asook meeste badkamers oorgedoen sal word.
Ons beoog om dit voor die seisoen klaar te he.
Hoop om julle daarna te kan verras met positiewe terugvoer.
Groete
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Johan D - Jul 2023
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Baie rustig.
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Very calm.
Would definitely recommend.
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Sadeck M - Jul 2023
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Place is clean, affordable and conveniently located.
Francois C - Mar 2023
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Lekker geslaap. Baie goeie diens.
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Slept well. Very good service.
The little things will need some attention. Our unit's air conditioning, fan and TV did not work. Not from the lights either. What we ordered in the restaurant was not up to standard. Especially the steak I was looking forward to was of poor quality and the preparation was also lacking. The service and reception we received in the restaurant was very good.
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Karien C - Dec 2023
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Vriendelike ontvangs, oulike geskenkwinkel en gerieflik geleë.
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Friendly reception, cute gift shop and conveniently located.
The lodge is very conveniently located for an overnight stay between the Garden Route and Gauteng. Air conditioning in the room was a plus. The facilities are a bit old.
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Alison R - Nov 2023
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Peaceful.
Riverside Lodge 's response
Good day.
Thank you for the feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed your view from the balcony in our precious area overlooking the Orange River.
We're really sorry to hear that you found our staff at reception a bit rude. We have addressed this with them.
The restaurant closes earlier on Sunday evenings due to our municipal by-laws restricting the sale of alcohol on Sunday evenings.
We hope to see you again soon and that your next stay will be even more memorable and enjoyable. As a team, we always strive to improve and our clients are our top priority.
Have a blessed New Year. May 2024 be filled with love, laughter, and good health.
Regards,
The Riverside Team
Sonja H - Aug 2023
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Kamer baie klein. Restaurant baie duur.
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Room very small. Restaurant very expensive.
I would say the room is just big enough for one person. There were two of us and only one person can move at the foot of the bed. We also didn't have enough room for our bags. I will not write home about the restaurant's food. It's below average. I don't mind paying for good food. But that is ridiculous. Breakfast was also very expensive.
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Friedrich V - Feb 2023
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Netjies maar klein kamer langs rivier.
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Neat but small room next to river.
Good location next to river, with restaurant and take aways next door.
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Nonnie B - Jan 2023
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Overnight stay at this friendly lodge.
Michelle W - Jan 2023
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Not in the wooden cabin double storey.
Sadeck M - Dec 2023
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A good affordable overnight accommodation.
Robin W - Jun 2023
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Good.
Jeanne B - Jun 2023
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Goed geleë. Pragtige uitsig. Eetgerei nie voldoende nie. Polisie en ander gaste was oorverdowend hard en moes stilgemaak word.
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Well located. Beautiful view. Cutlery not sufficient. Police and other guests were deafeningly loud and had to be silenced.
Other Guests and police must respect each other's space and more amenities such as plates to help yourself.
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Anonymous Guest - Jun 2023
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Was comfortable, safe and very helpful.
Service was good. No issues with logging in even though I was only there late in the evening. Security very helpful. Room was neat and clean.
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Elize V - Oct 2023
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Gerieflik.
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Comfortable.
We had a very nice stay. They made us feel so at home and also accommodated us with our woofie.
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Riverside Lodge 's response
Wonderlike terugvoer - ons is bly u en die hondjie het tuis gevoel hier by ons. Kom kuier gerus weer. Groete, Die Riverside Lodge Span.
Gerrit B - Jan 2023
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Dit was nie wat ons verwag het nie.
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It was not what we expected.
The room lacks a fridge, you can't keep anything cold. Put a small dish towel in the room if you make coffee and you spill by accident then you can clean up. There is no clean water for the boiler, my husband left there with an upset stomach, the water tastes brackish. The bridge that separates the provinces is an eyesore with everyone throwing their rubbish there and everyone sitting there. The car guard is standing there with a sambok then there must definitely be a problem. The view of the river is poor with the long grass. The hot spring in town looks bad, the water is brown, you can't see the bottom of the pool. Definitely just a town for driving through and not for tourists. The building outside needs attention.
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Dan A - Jan 2023
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So-so.
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So-so.
No fridge, shower curtain, air rail. Little privacy. Car far from unit to unpack luggage. Clogged shower drain. Reading lights impractical. No alarm clock in the morning to make tea. If only very basic.
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Anonymous Guest - Sep 2023
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Not what we expected for the price.
Room was not very well maintained - wall plugs not working, loose door handle etc.
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Johan K - Dec 2023
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Oorslaap oppad terug van die Oos-Kaap.
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Overnight on the way back from the Eastern Cape.
The place is really just for sleeping over. The bathroom's water overflows into the room and wets the carpets. They are working on upgrades, but there is still a lot that needs to be fixed before I will stay there again.
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Albert V - Jul 2023
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Better than a park bench (in winter).
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Erika V - Dec 2022
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Ons het 'n wonderlike tyd gehad by die lodge. Almal is so vriendelik en behulpsaam. Baie dankie, ons sien julle beslis sommer binnekort weer. Kyk uit vir ons bespreking.
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We had a wonderful time at the lodge. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Thank you very much, we will definitely see you again soon. Look out for our discussion.
The people of Aliwal are awesome. The atmosphere at the lodge so peaceful. We enjoyed it very much.
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Brad R - Dec 2022
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Amazing stay with friendly people.
Vinette K - Nov 2022
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Worthwhile.
Leola P - Sep 2022
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Gasvry en Vriendelik ontvang!
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Hospitably and Friendly welcome!
Our room was comfortable, clean and tidy. The reception staff met us very kindly and we were accompanied to unlock our room. Great service, will definitely recommend and use them again.
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Gus H - Feb 2022
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Comfortable room for an overnight stay.
Riverside Lodge 's response
Thank you for the review and for bringing the fridge to our attention. We will definitely attend to it to make sure the problem is resolved. We hope to see you again soon in the nearby future. Keep safe. Warm Regards The Riverside Lodge Team and Management.
Jp D - Jan 2022
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Lekker, vriendelik, behulpsaam, professioneel, uniek.
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Nice, friendly, helpful, professional, unique.
The Lodge and its staff and management are friendly and very helpful. The management's interaction is also personal and does not rely on communication by their employees. The lodge is perfect because you don't have to leave the premises for anything. There is a restaurant and bar on site. You can buy meat on site if you prefer to cook yourself. The lodge is also on the Orange River and right across from a gas station which makes it very convenient. The sleeping place is neat and clean. We had a very pleasant experience with them and would stay there again.
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Schalk W - Nov 2022
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Baie lekker gebly daar.
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Very nice stay there.
Service was friendly and fast. The room very comfortable and clean.
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Chris H - Apr 2022
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Slegs oornag.
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Overnight only.
Friendly staff.
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Corrie D - Dec 2022
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Vir oornag 100%.
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For overnight 100%.
Thank you, place clean and tidy, would recommend for overnight facility.
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Ruan B - Dec 2022
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Waarde vir geld.
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Value for money.
Beds and bathroom are neat.
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S. B - Oct 2022
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Gemaklik en stil.
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Comfortable and quiet.
Just sleep over for me.
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Wynne V - Mar 2022
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Netjies en gerieflik, goeie diens.
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Neat and comfortable, good service.
Rooms are neat and functional, good service, go out of their way to accommodate, excellent restaurants on site.
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Thank you for the wonderful review. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again soon in the future.
Chrissie M - Dec 2022
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Lekker gebly en ontbyt was heerlik.
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Nice stay and breakfast was delicious.
Bathroom needs attention- room 24. Filled in and submitted at reception. Shower head was completely broken - water gushed out everywhere. Door does not close properly. There is also no place to hang towels in the bathroom, just a little by the back door.
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Lawrence S - Feb 2022
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Very good location.
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We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again in the near future.
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Jacques N - Oct 2022
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Pleasant sleepover.
André V - Aug 2022
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Goeie ligging maar benodig baie werk.
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Good location but needs a lot of work.
The location of the lodge is good, and very quiet next to the river. The rooms we stayed in are very old and in need of renovation. For the cost per night it does not justify the quality of rooms we stayed in.
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Goeie dag Andre
Dankie vir u terugvoer - ons is opgewonde om te deel dat ons reeds begin het met die opknapping van sekere kamers en daai kamers waarin u gebly het word in die volgende maand toegerus met nuwe badkamers ens.
Dit is egter ons meer basiese kamers en die tarief is goedkoper as die reeds opgeknapte kamers.
Ons hoop as jul weer kom is dit voltooi. Alle kommentaar word as positief beskou - want ons weet dat daar altyd plek vir verbetering is. Ons is egter bly dat u die ligging en die mooi van ons area ens. beleef het.
Baie groete
Die Riverside span
Stefan L - Jun 2022
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Baie mooi op die oewer van die Oranjerivier.
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Very beautiful on the banks of the Orange River.
Although the hotel is old, everything was very neat and clean with friendly staff.
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Heidi H - May 2022
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Restaurant-ontbyt ontsettend duur vir wat mens kry.
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Restaurant breakfast outrageously expensive for what you get.
The restaurants were disappointing. One was not open for dinner although website menu of oxtail etc. advertised. The cafe-type bar/restaurant that was open had a disappointing menu. We had to look for alternative dinner place. Breakfast was outrageously expensive for what you get. Better and tastier to enjoy a Wimpy breakfast across the road.
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Petrisia V - Dec 2022
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Rustige verblyf langs die rivier.
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Peaceful stay by the river.
We would have liked to have been able to have a fridge in the room.
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Andre S - Jan 2022
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Die stort het nie in eenheid 13 behoorlik gewerk nie. Die ketel whet ook nie gewerk nie.
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The shower did not work properly in unit 13. The boiler didn't work either.
The evening lights shine into the rooms. The room is too brightly lit during the night to be able to rest and sleep properly.
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Louis Leon K - Dec 2022
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Oornagfasiliteit.
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Overnight facility.
The unit we were initially allocated was not handicap-friendly for my wife who walks with two crutches. But they immediately helped us with alternative, similar accommodation. Breakfast was extra, but it was worth it. There is a restaurant next to the resort that serves dinner.
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Johann M - Mar 2022
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Ons het vir een nag oorgeslaap op pad Lady Grey toe. Daar is 'n paar probleme wat ons hieronder sal noem.
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We stopped over for one night on our way to Lady Grey. There are some problems which we will mention below.
Weaknesses: Little room to move. Suggest hanging wardrobe be removed and replaced with open clothes racks and clothes hanger rack. Only one bedside light and bedside table are a hindrance. The security is insufficient. The 24-hour gate guard sits in the cubicle furthest from the entrance gate and someone can easily walk in there without being seen. The exit gate is locked with a padlock and the gate guard must come and open it. When we wanted to go out that night, the room phone didn't work and we had to walk to the gate guard to get the exit gate unlocked. When we left in the morning the exit gate was open all the time and so any person could walk in there. Suggest that the gate automatically open and close again when a vehicle exits.
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Sally H - Jul 2022
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A bit shabby.
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Good day Sally,
Thank you for the review received.
I've just sent the housekeeper to check on the plug and air-conditioner, and it is functional. Did you report this to management while you were on the premises.
We offer Nescafe and Ricoffee sachets in the rooms, however, the restaurants offer more expensive options.
The room is advertised and sold as a disability-friendly room, it cannot have a door that obstructs wheelchair access.
A double bed is a standardized size. We do not advertise the room with a king- or a queen-size bed, and there is a sleeper couch in the lounge, which offers space for children.
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Michelle R - Dec 2021
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Great vir net 'n oornag, maar sal nie meer as een aand daar oorbly nie.
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Great for just an overnight stay, but wouldn't stay there more than one night.
Resort looks a bit neglected. Pool dirty, the drains rotten so we had a smell robbing our room the whole time. Place definitely needs some attention.
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Goeie dag Michelle
Ons is jammer dat jy jou verblyf hier nie na satisfaksie beskou het nie.
Ons sal beslis daarna kyk hoekom die drein 'n reuk afgegee het.
Die swembad is gewoonlik ons trots en is onlangs weer geteel, ek weet dat ons vreeslike storms in die laaste paar weke gehad het, wat dit dalk kon beinvloed het.
Mnr Thatcher bly op die perseel en in die toekoms is u welkom om hom te kontak via ons ontvangs indien daar ooit weer sulke probleme opduik.
Dankie vir u ondersteuning.
Ons as bestuur werk hard om hierdie familie besigheid ten spyte van al die terugslae van die laaste 2 jaar optimaal en met trots te bestuur.
Daarom neem ons hierdie boodskap ter harte en as positiewe kritiek.
Groete,
Emma
Neels K - Sep 2021
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Ongelukkig glad nie meer waarde vir geld nie.
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Unfortunately no more value for money at all.
I used to stop at Riverside on business trips and always loved the place. Unfortunately, this institution is no longer what it used to be. The price of R1111. 00 (single person per night) is what you get: No breakfast. A room located away from the river front against the wall - with a busy and noisy dirt road behind it. The room is basic, without a small fridge and with only 2 working DStv channels (one of which is eTV). The furniture was outdated and the room smelled slightly of smoke. A cramped shower and leaky faucets in the sink. In addition, I had to open and close the entrance gate myself several times as I entered and exited (I don't have a problem with this but it is unsafe - in the past the gate was manned by a guard). The bar's food is pleasant but expensive and the staff were not terribly helpful.
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Allen L - Feb 2020
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Pleasant and well catered for.
Magda V - Dec 2020
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Geen rustigheid, langs hoofweg, besige vulstasie.
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No peace, next to highway, busy gas station.
See stars.
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Vuyo M - Nov 2020
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Business trip.
Maryna D - Nov 2020
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Dit was gemiddeld.
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It was average.
The units did not have refrigerators, cutlery, etc. Nor a trash can. After our arrival I asked for a room with a fridge where at least we had a separate bedroom as the unit we were allocated did not have a fridge nor a separate bedroom. The receptionist was kind enough to accommodate the meat we brought along in their freezer. The security officer was friendly and helpful. The first unit's parking was not secure at all. The second unit's was better. I will definitely think twice before staying there again.
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Elna R - Dec 2020
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Die diens was uiters swak, het betaal vir 3 mense dubbelkamer gekry met een klein dubbelbed, geen ander slaapplek vir my kleinkind, nie eers 'n sofabed nie, kamer was vuil, nie genoeg koffie net vir een persoon.
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The service was extremely poor, paid for 3 people got a double room with one small double bed, no other place to sleep for my grandchild, not even a sofa bed, room was dirty, not enough coffee just for one person.
Spoke to the owner and asked to bring in an extra bed, indicated that he could not, because he did not have the staff to do so. My daughter who weighs 53 kg walked up and down stairs herself to a 2nd room he offered very far from no 10 we got and carried a mattress to no 10. Our 2 wives and one child. We paid for a third person, so reception explained but there is no bed for the person! No, never again!
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Deon R - Dec 2019
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Baie basies, maar meer as genoeg vir ons en hondevriendelik.
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Very basic but more than enough for us and dog friendly.
The restaurant's meat quality can compete with the best in SA! Don't drive past there without eating a piece of rump and enjoying the view over the Orange River!
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Marinda P - Apr 2019
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Outyds en vuil.
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Old fashioned and dirty.
For R1010 per night I would have expected better. Dirty walls and carpets. No fridge. Old fashioned bathroom. Hole in floor. Nails stick out in stairs. Balcony feels unsafe.
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- Capacity: 68 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: 1 Aliwal Street, Aliwal North, 9750, Eastern Cape