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Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge

Guest House

Review Summary

4.5 out of 5from 31 reviews for Shamrock Arms Guest Lodge
Cleanliness
4.6/5
Service
4.8/5
Location
4.2/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Sam B - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Sam B
With friends

Uitstekende gashere.

Dis uitsonderlik as die gashere mens buite by die motor ontvang. Ons het as twee egpare vir een nag bespreek om die omgewing van Waterval-Boven te verken. Shamrock Arms Lodge was ideaal, veral ook omdat Sue en Belinda 'n wonderlike aandete voorgesit het, ten spyte van beurtkrag van 19:00 tot 21:00, en ook 'n heerlike ontbyt die volgende oggend. Hulle het moeite gedoen om ons tuis te laat voel, soos ook die eienaar Terry met wie ons tot laat op die stoep gekuier het. Ons sal weer hier kuier.

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Excellent hosts.

It's exceptional if the hosts receive you outside by the car. We booked as two couples for one night to explore the area around Waterval-Boven. Shamrock Arms Lodge was ideal, especially also because Sue and Belinda put on a wonderful dinner, despite load shedding from 7pm to 9pm, and also a lovely breakfast the next morning. They made an effort to make us feel at home, as did the owner Terry, with whom we hung out on the porch until late. We will visit here again.

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Doreen V - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Doreen V
With partner

Dit was 'n heerlike aand en die kos en diens fantasties.

Terry, Sue en Belinda is baie gasvry en het ons aand super spesiaal gemaak.

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It was a lovely evening and the food and service fantastic.

Terry, Sue and Belinda are very hospitable and made our evening super special.

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Pieter Z - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter Z
Individual traveller

Lekker.

Goeie diens en vriendelike gasheer.

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Nice.

Good service and friendly host.

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Harry N - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Harry N
With partner

Wat 'n amazing stukkie geskiedenis wat ons beleef het. 'n Definitiewe moet vir mense wat hou van kultuur.

Terry en Martin was net te amazing. Hulle het die dorpie se geskiedenis gedeel asof hulle deel was van die 1900’s. Awesome blyplek en niks is te veel moeite nie.

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What an amazing piece of history we experienced. A definite must for people who love culture.

Terry and Martin were just too amazing. They shared the village's history as if they were part of the 1900s. Awesome place to stay and nothing is too much trouble.

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Alwyn P - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alwyn P
With partner

Skoon, gasvry, baie vriendelike gashere.

Martin se kos was baie lekker en mooi. As die geskiedenis van die omgewing jou interesseer is dit net die plek en mense.

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Clean, hospitable, very friendly hosts.

Martin's food was very tasty and beautiful. If the history of the area interests you, it's just the place and people.

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Lidia B - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Lidia B
With partner

Baie rustig en kalm atmosfeer. Die kos was heerlik en meer as wat ons kon eet.

Die eienaars as was altyd op hul pos. Die kos was heerlik en vergelykbaar met die beste. Ons is baie goed ontvang en mee gekommunikeer.

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Very peaceful and calm atmosphere. The food was delicious and more than we could eat.

The owners as were always on their post. The food was delicious and comparable to the best. We were very well received and communicated with.

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Anne K - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anne K
With partner

Would recommend to everyone.

Lovely place. Loved the ambiance. Wonderful hosts!

Brian & Marion C - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Brian & Marion C
With partner

Historical town with period buildings and railway history.

The Shamrock Arms Guest House was constructed about the time of the war and is therefore of historical value.

Corrie P - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Corrie P
With partner

Verblyf! Kos! Gasvryheid uit die boonste rakke.

Sjoe! Ons kan net met lof en waardering praat oor ons verblyf. Sal dit sonder huiwering aanbeveel.

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Stay! Food! Top notch hospitality.

Wow! We can only speak highly of our stay. Would recommend without hesitation.

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

Excellent. Romantic. Central to numerous attractions.

Will definitely go again. Love the place.

Carol H - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carol H
With partner

Jaco was uitstekend.

'n Juweel in Waterval Boven. Ons gasheer Jaco is amazing. Eienaar het ons baie vriendelik ontvang. Geen klagtes.

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Jaco was excellent.

A gem in Waterval Boven. Our host Jaco is amazing. Owner received us very kindly. No complaints.

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

Netjiese kamer met fasiliteite. Personeel baie vriendelik en behulpsaam

Sal weer daar tuis gaan. Dankie.

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Neat room with facilities. Friendly staff and helpful.

Will stay there again. Thanks.

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

Baie welkom en tuis gevoel, gevoel om soos vir familie te kuier na 'n lang afwesigheid.

Weereens het ons ons kuiertjie baie geniet by Jaco en die gastehuis. Jaco beskik oor die vermoë om mens gou tuis te laat voel, daarby is hy baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Ons het in gietende reën daar gearriveer en dit was nie vir hom te veel om ons buite te verwelkom en te neem na ons kamer in die reën nie. Kan dit definitief aanbeveel, dis waarde vir geld. Sal enige tyd weer daar gaan oorbly.

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Felt very welcome and at home, felt like visiting family after a long absence.

Once again we really enjoyed our visit to Jaco and the guest house. Jaco has the ability to quickly make you feel at home, he is also very friendly and helpful. We arrived in pouring rain and it was not too much for him to welcome us outside and take us to our room in the rain. Can definitely recommend it, it's value for money. Would stay there again anytime.

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

Ons het ons tyd by hulle baie geniet!

Ons het ons tyd by hulle baie geniet! Baie vriendelike ontvangs en rustige atmosfeer!

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We really enjoyed our time with them!

We really enjoyed our time with them! Very friendly reception and peaceful atmosphere!

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Rod P - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Rod P
With partner

Clean comfortable and safe with over generous food in a convenient stop-over site on the way to Kruger.

More a convenient stop-over than a place for a long stay. Clean and comfortable rooms with all expected amenities. Generous and tasty food and a cosy and warm bar/lounge.

Magdaleen S - Jan 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Magdaleen S
With partner

Uitstekende verblyf!

\Ons het een aand oornag op 'n reis deur die Laeveld. Jaco het baie individuele aandag gegee en ons baie spesiaal laat voel Ek het verjaar en hy het die oggend, met ontbyt, ekstra blomme op die tafel gesit, met 'n pragtige kaartjie, sjokolade en roosblare! Meer spesiaal kon dit nie wees nie! Die kookvernuf was ook uit die boonste rakke en Jaco maak 'n wonderlike omelette. Dit was inderdaad 'n heerlike ervaring om daar te oornag.

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Excellent stay!

\We spent one night on a trip through the Lowveld. Jaco gave a lot of individual attention and made us feel very special It was my birthday and he put extra flowers on the table that morning, at breakfast, with a beautiful card, chocolates and rose petals! It couldn't be more special! The cooking skills were also top notch and Jaco makes a wonderful omelette. It was indeed a delightful experience to spend the night there.

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

Vriendelike en hartlike diens en verblyf.

Jaco is 'n aanwins vir enige organisasie en sy kos is uitsonderlik! Ons het ons verblyf baie geniet.

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Friendly and warm service and accommodation.

Jaco is an asset to any organization and his food is exceptional! We really enjoyed our stay.

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Karen K - Jul 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Karen K
With partner

Heerlik gebly en geëet.

Goeie oornag-geriewe op pad na Wildtuin.

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Had a wonderful stay and ate.

Good overnight facilities on the way to Wildlife Park.

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Johan H - Apr 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Johan H
With partner

Skoon, netjies en baie vriendelike mense!

Jaco en Terry is altwee baie vriendelik en die kamer waarin ons gebly het was baie mooi en groot met al die DStv-kanale beskikbaar. Die kos was baie lekker en Jaco weet wat hy doen in die kombuis. Daar is nie veel te doen in Waterval Boven, maar dis 'n goeie, sentrale dorp naby genoeg aan aktiwiteite. Sal dalk voorstel dat ontbyt ingesluit moet wees vir die prys per nag!

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Clean, tidy and very friendly people!

Jaco and Terry are both very friendly and the room we stayed in was very nice and big with all the DStv channels available. The food was very tasty and Jaco knows what he is doing in the kitchen. There isn't much to do in Waterval Boven, but it's a good, central town close enough to activities. Would perhaps suggest that breakfast should be included for the price per night!

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Elizabeth B - Nov 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elizabeth B
Family with teenagers

Aangenaam verras!

Dit was lekker en alhoewel baie reënerig, was daar nooit 'n tekort aan geselskap nie. Jaco weet beslis alles van die geskiedenis van die plek, en sy aartappelsop was uit die boonste rakke.

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Pleasantly surprised!

It was fun and although very rainy, there was never a shortage of company. Jaco certainly knows all about the history of the place, and his potato soup was top notch.

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Melinda B - Jul 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melinda B
With partner

Dit was fantasties. Rustige atmosfeer.

Ek sal enige dag die gastehuis aanbeveel. Dis waarde vir geld. Die vriendelikste mense met die beste gasvryheid! Hulle etes is uit die boonste rakke.

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It was fantastic. Calm atmosphere.

I would recommend the guest house any day. It's value for money. The friendliest people with the best hospitality! Their meals are top notch.

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

Fantastic and Friendly Stopover

Always such a pleasure to stop over at Waterval Boven. Even more so at Shamrock! Terry, Cheryl and Jaco, thank you for a great welcome - like seeing old friends again! Being past the hiking and abseiling age, the get together at the pub prior to a lovely braai, fitted perfectly. A comfy room and comfy beds awaited us (great pillows, Jaco!). Can't wait for our next trip as we know where we will be staying. Gail and Lynn.

Dirk P - Mar 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Dirk P
With partner

Charming!

Sien die sterre hieronder.

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Charming!

See the stars below.

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Deon V - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Deon V
With partner

Oornagverblyf op pad na Kruger Nasionale Park.

Baie vriendelike ontvangs, gasheer en gastehuisbestuurder, Jaco, baie behulpsaam. Kan hoog aanbeveel. Het werklik tuis gevoel na 'n daglange rit per motor. Rustige atmosfeer alhoewel in die dorp geleë.

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Overnight stay on the way to Kruger National Park.

Very friendly reception, host and guesthouse manager, Jaco, very helpful. Can highly recommend. Really felt at home after a day long drive by car. Quiet atmosphere although located in town.

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Phillip B - Feb 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Phillip B
With partner

Dit was baie aangenaam.

Baie dankie, dit was puik!

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It was very pleasant.

Thank you very much, it was great!

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

Gerieflike, ruim kamers. Genoeg en lekker kos. 'n Raserige, besige straat in die dorp.

Lekker gebly! Ons het die foto's en ingeligte eienaar interessant gevind. Die gastehuis is in 'n besige en raserige straat, maar as jy gewoond is aan verkeer in die nag, is dit geen probleem. Dit is mooi om nie hoë heinings te sien nie. Ongelukkig, soos oral in SA, het ons die misdaadprobleem en die platteland loop ook deur. Parkering is nie baie velig nie en het later gehoor van inbrake by gastehuise buite die dorp. Sou veligheid probeer opgradeer. Baie gawe mense en gerieflike blyplek. Goeie aanwysings en maklik om te vind. Netjies en skoon met alles wat nodig is, plus ekstra aandag aan spesiale geleenthede, soos verjaarsdae. Die algemene indruk was baie goed. Ons het die twee nagte lekker gebly en geëet. Baie dankie!

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Comfortable, spacious rooms. Enough and good food. A noisy, busy street in town.

Nice stay! We found the photos and knowledgeable owner interesting. The guest house is on a busy and noisy street, but if you are used to traffic at night, this is no problem. It's nice not to see high fences. Unfortunately, like everywhere in SA, we have the crime problem and the countryside also runs through. Parking is not very secure and later heard of break-ins at guesthouses outside the town. Would try to upgrade security. Very nice people and comfortable place to stay. Good directions and easy to find. Neat and clean with everything you need, plus extra attention for special occasions, such as birthdays. The general impression was very good. We stayed and ate well the two nights. Thank you very much!

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Nettie V - May 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nettie V
With friends

Baie vriendelike ontvangs en goeie aandete en ontbyt.

Aangename, skoon kamer en badkamer. Jaco ons gasheer was 'n goeie kok en onderhoudend met sy vertellings.

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Very friendly reception and good dinner and breakfast.

Pleasant, clean room and bathroom. Jaco our host was a good cook and entertaining with his stories.

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Etienne V - Oct 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Etienne V
With partner

Heerlike ontspanne atmosfeer en uitmuntende gasvryheid!

Ons is baie vriendelik ontvang en het 'n heerlike naweek by Shamrock Arms gehad. Die ontbyt en aandetes was ook baie smaaklik.

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Lovely relaxed atmosphere and excellent hospitality!

We were very kindly received and had a lovely weekend at Shamrock Arms. The breakfast and dinners were also very tasty.

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Heather S - Aug 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Heather S
Family with teenagers

Comfortable and welcoming

It was a beautiful place so warm and welcoming,the rooms were stunning and so comfortable. Thank you Terry, Cheryl and Jaco.

Heidie D - Apr 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Heidie D
With partner

Excellent!

We had a lovely time and Jaco is great!

Lucille K - Jun 2011
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lucille K
Family with young children

We really enjoyed our weekend getaway, lovely rooms, delicious food and great service.

Shamrock arms is a lovely, homely little place to getaway for a night for two. Its the perfect place to relax and rewind and to enjoy some home cooked meals. Highly recommended.

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  • Capacity: 14 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
    Check-out: 11:00
  • Address: 68 3rd Avenue, Waterval Boven, 1195, Mpumalanga
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