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Santa Paloma Guest Farm

Review Summary

4.6 out of 5from 39 reviews for Santa Paloma Guest Farm
Cleanliness
4.6/5
Service
4.8/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Sibongile N - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sibongile N
Family with teenagers

Nice, peaceful and beautiful.

The host was pleasant and flexible and helpful.

Anonymous Guest - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Hylton G - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hylton G
Individual traveller

Superb value authentic eco-stay.

My stay at the farm was the highlight of a difficult week visiting family in East London. The accommodation at Santa Paloma Guest Farm is great, the hospitality magnificent, and the breakfast wonderful. The road to the farm is challenging for a small car, but fine when driving slowly.

Nanette T - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nanette T
Individual traveller

Phenomenal experience.

Mees fantastiese verblyf met die mooiste natuur-uitsig. Sal beslis weer teruggaan.

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Phenomenal experience.

Most fantastic accommodation with the most beautiful nature view. Will definitely go back again.

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Adrie V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Adrie V

Gesellig.

Baie gawe gasheer/vrou en geriewe en interessante geboue en plaas. Tot ounag gesels.

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Sociable.

Very nice host/wife and facilities and interesting buildings and farm. Talk until late night.

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Phumeza M - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Phumeza M
Family with young children

It was okay.

The place is refreshing. It's a farm after all, with a nice mountain view and zebras. It's truly a place where you can go to detox from TV and city life. Just don't accept any dinner invites, as you will have to pay for the plates, and this is not communicated. Also, be aware that the Drongo suite doesn't have a wardrobe, chair, fridge, or microwave. They also don't provide any soap. Additionally, there are no ironing facilities, which you only find out when you arrive. Despite all of that, the hosts are friendly. If you are allergic to dogs, you might want to reconsider, as they were all over us, even in the dining area. Although my son enjoyed them, I surely didn't.

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

Ontspan - rustig - awesomrowend mooi.

Lekker plek om te ontspan en die eienaars is baie vriendelik. Vir seker 'n plek om te gaan rus en ontspan.

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Relax - peaceful - stunningly beautiful.

Nice place to relax and the owners are very friendly. For sure a place to rest and relax.

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

Santa Paloma is a nice place.

The atmosphere peaceful and calm. The staff is very kind. My wife and I enjoyed the place and we're planning to go there again.

Syra S - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Syra S
Family with young children

Absolutely wonderful!

For all nature lovers! It was amazing! Watching zebras graze as one eats breakfast is just wonderful!

Nomandla M - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nomandla M
Family with young children

Was lovely!

Enjoyed the wild life more.

Renier S - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Renier S
On business

Baie vriendelik en rustig.

Na 'n lang dag se harde werk is dit beslis 'n plek om te gaan rus.

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Very friendly and peaceful.

After a long day of hard work, this is definitely a place to rest.

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Jacques V - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacques V
With partner

Trip down memory lane.

Arriveer net om te sien dat die bestuurderes 'n oud leerling van my is. Sy is Nadia en haar pa Jacques. Dit was 'n uitstekende verblyf plek in die hartjie van Oos-Londen se ongerepte natuurskoon. Vele wilde diere wei voor die opstal op 'n daaglikse basis. Pragtige gemanierde huistroeteldiere wat 'n mens elke dag vermaak. Gaan gerus en geniet die plaas en kom weg van die besige stadslewe. Nadia maak die heerlikste etes teen 'n baie billike prys.

Denise H - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Denise H
With friends

Awesome

I did love to visit again for at least 3 days.

Peet V - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Peet V
Family with teenagers

Baie lekker.

Vriendelik diens. Lekker kos.

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Very nice.

Friendly service. Nice food.

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Corali B - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Corali B
On business

Baie gerieflik.

Ons is baie tevrede met die blyplek en die diens, Nadia het uit haar pad gegaan om ons te help. Sal definitef aanbeveel vir ander mense om van hulle gebruik te maak.

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Very convenient.

We are very satisfied with the accommodation and the service, Nadia went out of her way to help us. Will definitely recommend other people to use them.

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Karen K - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Karen K
Family with teenagers

Verwagting oortref.

Pragtige ligging 5 minute van die N2-snelweg af. Perfekte oornag plek na ‘n lang dag se reis. Voel soos kuier by familie, gemaklik en gasvry. Baie geleer by eienaar oor sustainability.

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Exceeded expectation.

Beautiful location 5 minutes from the N2 motorway. Perfect overnight place after a long day's travel. Feels like visiting family, comfortable and hospitable. Learned a lot from the owner about sustainability.

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Chrizél K - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Chrizél K

Rustige wegbreekplek met baie goeie geriewe en vriendelike eienaars wat jou onmiddellik tuis laat voel.

Afgeleë plek wat ideaal is om weg te kom van stad se gedruis af. Ek sal definitief weer teruggaan!

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Quiet getaway with very good facilities and friendly owners who immediately make you feel at home.

Secluded place that is ideal to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. I will definitely go back again!

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Anonymous Guest - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest

Nice

It was a nice visit. Have fun

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Liza F - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liza F
Family with young children

Awesome.

Baie lekker, stil in natuur, net die plek om te rus.

Jenine M - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jenine M
Family with teenagers

Heerlik, ontspannend.

Baie lekker gebly, beslis die moeite werd.

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Delicious, relaxing.

Very nice stay, definitely worth it.

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Janine W - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Janine W
With partner

Pragtige plek en omgewing, maar nie vir mense wat gesteld is op privaatheid nie.

Die plek is geleë in 'n pragtige rustige omgewing. Dit het 'n heerlike Afrika- en 'rustic'-gevoel. Bietjie opknapwerk is nodig. Ons toilet was los en die en-suite se deur maak met groot moeite en geraas oop en toe. Klankdigtheid is 'n wesenlike probleem. Alhoewel gaste hul eie slaapkamer en en suite-geriewe het, het die plek 'n 'backpackers'-gevoel, want jy kan jou bure se gesprekke hoor (dus het ons maar gefluister). Wat veral onaanvaarbaar is, is om 5:15 in die oggend deur jou buurman se oggend-badkamerroetine wakker gemaak te word. Die plek word sterk aanbeveel vir spanbousessies deur maatskappye, asook vir groot groepe vriende/familie wat 'n naweek saam wil kuier. Ons het die Oriole-kamer bespreek vir oornagdoeleindes en het glad nie gemaklik gevoel oor die afwesigheid van 'klankprivaatheid' nie. Die gasvrou is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Algemene gevoel is positief, alhoewel ons toe maar net na 6 weer in die pad geval het.

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Beautiful place and surroundings, but not for privacy conscious people.

The place is located in a beautiful peaceful environment. It has a lovely African and 'rustic' feel. Some renovation work is needed. Our toilet was loose and the en-suite door opened and closed with great difficulty and noise. Sound density is a significant problem. Although guests have their own bedroom and en-suite facilities, the place has a 'backpackers' feel as you can hear your neighbors' conversations (so we only whispered). What is especially unacceptable is being woken up at 5:15 in the morning by your neighbor's morning bathroom routine. The place is highly recommended for team building sessions by companies, as well as for large groups of friends/family who want to spend a weekend together. We booked the Oriole room for overnight purposes and did not feel at all comfortable about the absence of 'sound privacy'. The hostess is very friendly and helpful. General feeling is positive, although we only fell in the road again after 6.

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Taryn-lee P - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Taryn-lee P
With partner

Was baie lekker, het dit geniet.

Beste plek op aarde om te bly.

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Was very nice, enjoyed it.

Best place on earth to stay.

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Bennie J - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bennie J
With partner

Lekker plek om heerlik te ontspan.

Sien sterre.

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Nice place if you just need to relax.

See the stars.

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Kristel V - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kristel V
Family with young children

'n Rustige plek waar ek vir ewig kan bly.

Baie lieflike plekkie. Atmosfeer is soos een groot familie en baie gemaklik. So rustig en ontspannend, sal beslis weer terug keer. Doen julself die guns en moenie in die dorp gaan eet nie, hul tuisetes is werklik heerlik.

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A peaceful place where I can stay forever.

Very lovely place. Atmosphere is like one big family and very comfortable. So peaceful and relaxing, will definitely return again. Do yourself a favor and don't go out to eat in town, their home-cooked meals are truly delicious.

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Xolani B - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Xolani B
Family with young children

It is a place I can't resist to go back again.

I would love to go back again.

At S - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
At S

Baie gasvry.

Groot beddens, skoon en gemaklike kamers. Eienaars baie vriendelik, dit is beslis waarde vir geld.

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Very hospitable.

Big beds, clean and comfortable rooms. Friendly owners. Value for money.

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

Behoorlike Afrika-bos in 'n dorp.

Santa Paloma was die beste plekkie om oor te slaap met ons toer Durban toe vanaf Mosselbaai! Die foto's op die webwerf het baie mooi gelyk, en ek is so bly ons het by hulle oorgebly! Die diens is uitstekend, kamers baie mooi en skoon! Ons was hartlik verwelkom, lekker tuis gemaakte aandete en ontbyt geëet, en selfs 'n vinnige draf in die bos gevat met die plaas honde wat heeltyd saam hardloop. Ek sal verseker weer by Santa Paloma oorbly, baie dankie!

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Proper African bush in town.

Santa Paloma was the best little overnight spot on our tour from Mossel Bay to Durban! The pictures on the site looked really pretty and I'm so happy we chose this place! Excellent service, beautiful rooms and clean! Warm reception, home cooked dinner, had breakfast and even took a quick jog to the bush with the farm dogs following us. I will definitely visit Santa Paloma again, thanks!

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Heidi V - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Heidi V
Family with teenagers

Uitstekende uitsig en diens.

Wonderlike uitsig, rustige en kalm omgewing. Saligheid vir die siel.

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Excellent view and service.

Wonderful view, peaceful and calm environment. Bliss for the soul.

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Inge V - Aug 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Inge V
With friends

Mooiste uitsig en rustigheid.

Dis naby genoeg aan 'n winkel! Ek sal graag weer daar oornag!

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Most beautiful view and tranquility.

It's close enough to a store! I would love to stay there again!

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Christa E - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christa E
Family with young children

Dit was heerlik ontspannend.

Mens kon ontspan op die stoep met 'n pragtige uitsig oor die plaas en diere. Hulle is baie gasvry, die natuur is asemrowend en die ontbyt was heerlik.

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It was wonderfully relaxing.

One could relax on the stoep with a beautiful view of the farm and animals. They are very hospitable, the nature is breathtaking and the breakfast was delicious.

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

Nie gemaklik nie.

Daar is nie eens n behoorlike pad na die bestemming nie. Met aankoms was daar vir ons die kamers gewys wat gerieflik gelyk het. Daar was geen handdoeke beskikbaar soos in ander plekke nie. Ons moes vra vir sleutels om deure toe te sluit. Geen TV of dakwaaier of enige waaier nie. Die toilette in die een gaste kamer is los op die vloer en het geskyf, met ander woorde die rubber agter het uitgetrek en 'n mens kon nie leef in die kamer nie. Nie weer nie.

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Not comfortable.

There is not even a proper road to the destination. On arrival we were shown the rooms which looked comfortable. There were no towels available like in other places. We had to ask for keys to lock doors. No TV or ceiling fan or any fan. The toilet in the one guest room is loose on the floor and has slipped, in other words the rubber behind has come off and one could not live in the room. Not again.

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

Goeie gesonde en heerlike rustige atmosfeer.

Jaque en personeel baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig en gesels lekker met al die kliënte en laat almal belangrik voel. Verblyf baie eenvoudig en smaakvol. Rustige atmosfeer met klem op die natuur en om die natuur en om dit te beskerm en sinvol te gebruik.

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Good healthy and lovely peaceful atmosphere.

Jaque and staff are very friendly and helpful and chat nicely with all the customers and make everyone feel important. Accommodation very simple and tasteful. Peaceful atmosphere with an emphasis on nature and around nature and to protect it and use it sensibly.

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Stephan J - Apr 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Stephan J
With partner

Sal beslis weer daar oornag as ek in daardie wêreld kom!

As mens eers verby die twyfel kom op die paadjie af na die plaas toe, dan word alles opgemaak deur die rustige en stil omgewing, vriendelike mense, wild wat naby jou wei en die absolute rustigheid daar op die plaas!

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Will definitely stay there again if I come to that world!

Once you get past the doubt on the path down to the farm, then everything is made up for by the calm and quiet environment, friendly people, wildlife grazing near you and the absolute tranquility there on the farm!

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Casper V - Jan 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Casper V
With partner

Lekker gebly.

Die kamers is net nie baie klankdig nie.

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Nice stay.

The rooms are just not very soundproof.

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Etrecia S - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Etrecia S
With partner

Uitstekend!

'n Wonderlike ervaring saam met fantastiese mense. Uitstekende warm gasvrye ontvangs deur Jacques en Nadia. 'n Definitiewe moet vir diegene wat iets anders wil ervaar as die gewone.

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Outstanding!

A wonderful experience with fantastic people. Excellent warm hospitable reception by Jacques and Nadia. A definite must for those who want to experience something different from the ordinary.

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Nisha R - Jan 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nisha R
With friends

It is a beautiful and cosy place

It was a wonderful, relaxing time.

Jones Setona S - Jul 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jones Setona S
On business

The tranquillity that abounds at Santa Paloma is awesome...

The place abounds with tranquillity and calmness. The scenery and surroundings will leave you breathless. The welcome and kindness of Nadia, Jacques and the boys is one that stays in your mind forever. The family will take you under their wing and make you part of theirs. Thanks a lot guys, I will definitely visit again!

Retha V - Jun 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Retha V
Family with teenagers

Netjiese eenhede! Die gemeenskaplike kombuis is 'n goeie idee!

Dit is baie lekker om in Afrikaans ontvang te word. Die plaasopset is verfrissend.

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Neat units! The communal kitchen is a great idea!

It is very nice to be received in Afrikaans. The farm setting is refreshing.

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Johan N - Sep 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan N
Large group

Baie goed, uitstekende diens en gasvryheid.

Baie lekker gekuier met almal. Welkom gevoel. 'n Paar klein dingetjies kan reggestel word maar niks erenstig nie.

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Very good, excellent service and hospitality.

Had a great time with everyone. Welcome feeling. A few small things can be fixed but nothing serious.

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  • Capacity: 33 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 17:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 101B Thornycroft Road, Summerpride, East London, 5241, Eastern Cape
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