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Sky Lodge

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.3 out of 5from 118 reviews for Sky Lodge
Cleanliness
4.1/5
Service
4.3/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
4.0/5
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 friends
Gerdi M - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerdi M
With friends

Mooiste uitsig, rus vir die siel.

Kan nie fout vind met iets nie. Michael was baie hulpvaardig. Die huis is goed toegerus. Die buite stort in elke kamer was 'n belewenis. Dit help dat mens hout en ys op die perseel kan kry. Ongelooflike mooi uitsig met privaatheid. Ons het baie lekker gerus en gekuier om die boma vuur in die aande.

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Most beautiful view, rest for the soul.

Can't find fault with anything. Michael was very helpful. The house is well equipped. The outdoor shower in each room was an experience. It helps that one can get wood and ice on the premises. Unbelievably beautiful view with privacy. We rested very well and hung out around the boma fire in the evenings.

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Gerdi

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!

We are glad you enjoyed the magnificent views and we hope to see you again soon!

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Jessica D - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jessica D
Large group

Pragtige plek!

Baie lekker. Enigste voorstel is meer beligting in die huis, veral die kamers.

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Beautiful place!

Very nice. Only suggestion is more lighting in the house, especially the rooms.

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Jessica

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

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Rika P - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Rika P
Family with teenagers

Fantasties.

Baie lekker gebly! Pragtige plek! Die bestuurder en ander werkers is baie vriendelik!

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Fantastic.

Very nice stay! Beautiful place! The manager and other workers are very friendly!

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Rika

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

Robert and Caroline are a great management team. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff.

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Pauline W - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pauline W
Family with young children

Awesome stay and great lodge.

We had an amazing stay, and the staff were very friendly and extremely helpful.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Pauline

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay in the Sunset Private Lodge and we hope to see you again soon!

Robert and Caroline are a great management team. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff. Our team is our greatest asset, even better than our views!

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Etienne L - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Etienne L
Family with teenagers

Great and relaxing getaway.

We had an amazing time. From the minute of our arrival, met by Robert who is a certain value add, to the cleaning staff, who were very friendly and extremely helpful, we enjoyed every moment.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Ettiene

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

Robert and Caroline are a great management team. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff. Our team is our greatest asset, even better than our views!

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Bronwyn D - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
5/5
Bronwyn D
With friends

Fantasies.

Dit was heerlik, rustig en beeldskoon, staff is baie vriendelik veral die opsigter baie behulpsaam.

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Fantasies.

It was lovely, peaceful and beautiful, staff are very friendly, especially the caretaker very helpful.

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Bronwyn

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

Robert and Caroline are a great management team. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff. Our team is our greatest asset, even better than our views!

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Sergio L - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Sergio L
Family with young children

Staff of the lodge was friendly, location & views great. Standards were not met!

Unfortunately, two of the bedrooms were under renovations and not open. The fumes of the paint were unpleasant, and we were not informed that the house was under renovation, which is actually not acceptable. The outside deck was a hazard as some of the wooden slats were loose and broken, making it unsafe to walk on. The air conditioning unit in one of the bedrooms made such a noise that it could not be used. The gas stove was not working properly, which the on-site manager confirmed they were waiting for a part to fix. We were seven adults and one child, and we had to make different sleeping arrangements as two bedrooms were locked. The general manager of the lodge did not bother to return my call when I phoned to complain. In one of the main bedrooms, the shower had no window, and chicken wire was used to keep out some of the larger insects. This is not acceptable when one is paying this type of rate!

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Sergio,

Thank you for taking the time to review us, we appreciate it! Thank you for your positive comments about our staff, we really appreciate it as Robert and our team always go the extra mile with a smile.

It is unfortunate that you booked and paid for 8 guests but expected to be allocated all 7 bedrooms normally reserved for 14 guests. The LekkeSlaap website where you booked does state as follows: Bookings are done on 2 people sharing a room. Rooms will be locked if you book less than the maximum occupancy. Bedrooms not being used will be locked for housekeeping purposes. The site is therefore clear that costing is based on 2 guests per room.

For example, if a guest books and pays for only 8 guests like in your situation, we open 4 bedrooms and close the excess rooms as advertised. We do this to save costs for guests that are below the maximum number of 14 but still want to book the lodge without having to pay extra for full capacity. There seems to have been a misunderstanding about how many rooms your 8 guests will have access to.

As the Red Sky Lodge is a big lodge, when guests book for less than the maximum capacity of 14 guests (7 bedrooms) we do occasionally take the opportunity to do routine midweek maintenance on the extra unused rooms. We never have workers onsite when we have guests in the lodge. We also make sure we do not paint within 2 days of a guest arriving, and prior to your arrival we did not paint the closed off rooms at all. As we were not doing painting, it could be that the fumes you were smelling was the tile cleaner detergent we use to clean the floors before your arrival. We apologise for this.

Our lodge has beautiful views over the valley and we try optimise this feature as much as possible. The upstairs bathroom has been designed to take full advantage of the valley views and we specifically designed the bathroom with a huge window and no curtains to overlook the valley. We did not put curtains on that upstairs bathroom location as it is not visible into the bathroom from the street and neighbouring farms. On all our lower bathrooms which are visible we have put either curtains or frosted glass to ensure privacy of our guests.

The upstairs shower with open section is our attempt at creating an open space so that guests can feel closer to the bush. The mesh at the opening is to prevent birds from entering the space, it's not an attempt to replace a window. Our other lodge called Sunset Lodge has open showers on the private patios which are also very popular because of the bush feel. We are sorry you did not enjoy the open bathroom feel.

We have already replaced all the wooden decks at Blue Sky and Sunset Lodges with steel and concrete decks and I agree that this is more sustainable in the long term. We plan to do the same with Red Sky Lodge, then all 3 lodges will have the same type of deck.

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Tania B - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Tania B
With friends

Baie mooi uitsig.

Netjies en skoon, maar kort vir seker 'n opgradering en versorging! Nie al die aircons werk nie, en die trappe na bo kan 'n veiligheidsrisiko word as daar nie aandag daaraan gegee gaan word nie.

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Very nice view.

Neat and clean, but definitely needs an upgrade and care! Not all the aircons work, and the stairs to the top can become a safety risk if attention is not paid to them.

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Tania

Thank you for your review. We appreciate it!

We are glad you enjoyed the beautiful views!

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Annalize B - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annalize B
With friends

Ons sal definitief weer Sky Lodge besoek!

Wat 'n fantastiese huis. Dit is goed ingerig en die ligging is perfek. Die gasheer is fantasties en het seker gemaak dat ons goed na omgesien is.

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We will definitely visit Sky Lodge again!

What a fantastic house. It is well appointed and the location is perfect. The host is fantastic and made sure we were well looked after.

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Annalize

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

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Angela N - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Angela N
With friends

Ongelooflike view en vriendelik!

Awesome blyplek, sal definitief weer daar bly!

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Incredible view and friendly!

Awesome place to stay, will definitely stay there again!

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Angela

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

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

Stunning place in a great location.

The place is amazing. Great views.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Tracey

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!

We are glad you enjoyed the views from the Sunset Lodge deck and we hope to see you again soon!

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Carlynne B - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carlynne B
Family with teenagers

A well deserved break away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, to the serene nature surroundings and spectacular views.

Staff were super friendly, house has enough space for our big family. Everything was very neat and tidy, but the building does need some TLC, probably still an aftershock from Covid times. The road was not as bad as we thought it would be and so many places to visit for the day in the nearby vicinity. Would have liked to have stayed longer.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Carlynne

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and the beautiful views and we hope to see you again soon.

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Pieter G - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter G
With friends

Fantasties.

Ons kom weer, maar vir langer.

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Fantastic.

We come again, but for longer.

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Pieter

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

We do also offer discounted rates for longer stays, so would be very happy to accommodate you for longer next time.

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Chantel P - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantel P
Family with teenagers

Was stunning gewees, het elke oomblik geniet en sal definitief weer terug gaan soontoe.

Die view is amazing, en die huis stunning kan regtig niks sleg sê nie.

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Was stunning, enjoyed every moment and will definitely go back there again.

The view is amazing, and the house is stunning, really can't say anything bad.

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Riana G - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riana G
With friends

Beautiful views, more than enough space for everyone.

Friendly reception, beautiful views and ample space for everyone.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Riana, thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

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

Pragtige uitsig.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Die uitsig was pragtig.

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Beautiful view.

We had a very nice stay. The view was beautiful.

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Sune,

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and the views, and we hope to see you again soon!

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Carli V - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carli V
Large group

Great for large groups.

The boma and swimming pool area at Sky Lodge are fantastic. The rooms are all a good size and comfortable, with a nice living and dining area. There is a range of bedrooms and bathrooms, accommodating different demands from a large family group. The communication was great, and the on-site staff were helpful and friendly, with good security. The final bit of the access road is pretty steep, but it is doable in a normal car.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Carli

Thank you for your kind and detailed review. We appreciate the positive feedback and time taken to review us!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

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Gideon V - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gideon V
With friends

Awesome.

Sal definitief weer gaan.

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Awesome.

Will definitely go again.

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Gideon

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!

We are glad you enjoyed your golf tour stay and we hope to see you again soon!

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

Gerieflike kamers met eie badkamers en genoeg yskaste om alles koel te hou.

Baie lekker gebly. Paar lekplekke in die dak wanneer dit reën. Bestuurder aan diens en skoonmakers was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Skoon en netjies. Pragtige uitsig.

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Comfortable rooms with private bathrooms and enough fridges to keep everything cool.

Very nice stay. Few leaks in the roof when it rains. Manager on duty and cleaners were very friendly and helpful. Clean and tidy. Beautiful view.

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Tania

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and the views and we hope to see you again soon!

Robert and Caroline are a great management team. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff.

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Carel J - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Carel J
With friends

Die views was baie mooi en ons het lekker gebly.

Robert-hulle was baie vriendelik en het seker gemaak dat ons alles het wat ons nodig het. Die huis was ook baie mooi skoongemaak elke dag.

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The views were very beautiful and we had a nice stay.

Robert-they were very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. The house was also very nicely cleaned every day.

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Carel, thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon. Robert and the ladies are a great team. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff.

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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

Peaceful, quiet, beautiful.

The view is beautiful and the atmosphere peaceful. No complaints about the service.

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

Excellent stay - amazing venue and staff very friee friendly.

See stars.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Riaan, thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

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Nelisiwe S - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nelisiwe S
With friends

We enjoyed our stay.

The caretaker was very helpful, when we got there was no electricity but he kept us updated.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Xolane,

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

Robert and Caroline are a great management team. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff.

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James H - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
James H
With friends

Spectacular!

Amazing location and facilities. A big thank you to Clementia for looking after us.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi James

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

Clemencia is a great manageress. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff.

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

Baie mooi en stil.

Die uitsig van die berge en sonsondergang stunning, Verblyf uit die boonste rakke en vriendelike ontvangs.

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Very nice and quiet.

The view of the mountains and sunset stunning, Top notch accommodation and friendly welcome.

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Jan,

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback.

We are glad you enjoyed the views and your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

Clemencia and Dennis are a great management team. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff.

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Sybil Y - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sybil Y
Large group

Wonderful. Wonderful.

Mama and Robert were helpful and friendly. The accommodation was great for a family get-together. Wish we could have booked more than 1 night. Views beautiful. I would not recommend Red Sky for a family with small children. The swimming pool is directly outside the main house doors. But would be great for older kids. Families with small children should rather book one of the other options at Sky Lodge. Parking is sufficient.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Sybil

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

Clemencia and Robert are excellent. We are lucky to have such a dedicated and efficient team.

The Blue Sky Lodge has a big pool deck and boma with is slightly away from the lodge. Sunset Lodge also has a pool deck away from the lodge. Red Sky pool deck is close to the lodge.

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Magna V - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Magna V
Large group

Asemrowende uitsig!

Ons was 'n groot groep en het Sunset en Blue Sky Lodges bespreek. Die personeel was baie, baie vriendelik en behulpsaam en 'n groot bonus dat ons nie skottelgoed hoef te gewas het nie! Die bestuurder, Clementia, was dierbaar en het heeltyd gevra of iets benodig en of alles reg is. Die uitsig van Sunset Lodge se stoep is ongelooflik mooi en Blue Sky se uitsig van die boma en swembad af is asemrowend. Sommige van Blue Sky se kamers en badkamers is oud en kort bietjie opknap maar andersins was die Lodges netjies. Die buitstorte by Sunset was 'n wenner. Ons het baie geveilig gevoel en sal beslis Sky Lodge aanbeveel en weer besoek.

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Breathtaking view!

We were a large group and booked Sunset and Blue Sky Lodges. The staff were very, very friendly and helpful and a big bonus that we didn't have to wash dishes! The manager, Clementia, was lovely and kept asking if anything was needed and if everything was ok. The view from Sunset Lodge's veranda is incredibly beautiful and Blue Sky's view from the boma and swimming pool is breathtaking. Some of Blue Sky's rooms and bathrooms are old and in need of renovation, but otherwise the Lodges were tidy. The booty showers at Sunset were a winner. We felt very safe and would definitely recommend Sky Lodge and visit again.

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Magna
Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and the views and we hope to see you again soon!
Clemencia and Dennis are a great management team. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff.

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Precious M - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Precious M
Family with young children

My stay was a pleasant one.

The staff there is amazing, you can call upon them anytime, they are always available and willing to assist. We attended a wedding the second day of our stay and only managed to get back after 12.00 am but they were available to open for us. The place is big and beautiful and we all had a good time.

Sky Lodge 's response

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!
Clemencia and Dennis are a great management team. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff.

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Taunyana M - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Taunyana M
With friends

Had a great time. Beautiful view from the top and surrounding areas, cool air breeze in the morning. The place is a bit far from stores/shops, but shops are easily accessible.

The place needs to have coffee or tea, basics. We did not have tea or coffee and had to go buy.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!

We are glad you enjoyed the fresh air and views and we hope to see you again soon!

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Marco V - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Marco V
With friends

Baie nice.

Genuine baie lekker gekuier.

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Very nice

Genuinely had a great time.

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Marco
Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

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Rudi J - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Rudi J
Family with teenagers

Baie goed uitgelegte huis, braai en swembadgeriewe.

Die huis was baie netjies, ruim en die verwelkoming en verduideliking deur Clementia van alles se werking was baie goed. Die huis is baie veilig met wagte snags buite. Die sonpaneelstelsel was ook baie welkom tydens beurtkrag. Enigste verbeterings aan te beveel: a) Van die gloeilampe was buite werking. b) Dalk meer badkamer-/kamer-matjies, veral tydens winter op die sementvloer. c) Wagte/opsigter moet eie inisiatief gebruik en rumoerige gaste wat tot 2vm harde musiek speel stilmaak soos die reëls op die advertensie en binne die huis deurgegee word en nie wag totdat daar gekla word daaroor nie. Genoegsame spasie tussen kuierplekke/braai-areas is in plek, maar klipharde musiek en raserige gaste versuur die hele atmosfeer en pragtige uitsig. Ek sal egter weer graag 'n draai maak.

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Very well laid out house, braai and pool facilities.

The house was very neat, spacious and the welcome and explanation by Clementia of how everything worked was very good. The house is very safe with guards outside at night. The solar panel system was also very welcome during load shedding. Only improvements to recommend: a) Some of the light bulbs were out of order. b) Maybe more bathroom/room mats, especially during winter on the cement floor. c) Guards/caretaker must use their own initiative and silence rowdy guests who play loud music until 2am as the rules are passed on the advertisement and inside the house and not wait until there is a complaint about it. Sufficient space between picnic areas/braai areas is in place, but rock-hard music and noisy guests sour the whole atmosphere and beautiful view. I would love to visit again though.

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Hi Rudi

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback.

The solar system is working well, especially with all the loadshedding lately.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

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Sharonice B - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sharonice B
With friends

Lekker. It was breathtaking.

The view is to die for and breakfast on the patio with a lovely sunrise. I was so captivated with nature. I really got lost in it. Thinking happy thoughts and being calmed from the body into my soul. Amazing.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Sharonice,

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback.

We are glad you enjoyed the sunrises and your stay and we hope to see you again soon. This time of year we get the most drastic orange and red sunrises over the valley.

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Mornay S - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Mornay S
With friends

Fasiliteite kort opgradering. Handdoeke oud. Meubels oud en vuil. Foto's nie ware weergawe van toestand van fasiliteit nie. Baie meer verwag as wat ons gekry het.

Sal nie vir ander gaste aanbeveel nie.

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Facilities need upgrading. Towels old. Furniture old and dirty. Photos not true representation of condition of facility. Expected much more than we got.

Would not recommend to other guests.

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Hi Mornay
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the feedback!

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

Amazing. The staff was more then helpful. They went over and above. Clementia and her husband were amazing.

The road could be improved.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Jacqueline,

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

Clemencia and Dennis are a great management team. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff.

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Kyle P - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kyle P
With friends

Great stay.

Was a great long weekend with a group of friends.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Kyle,

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

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David N - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
David N
With friends

Best value for money with the best view.

We had a great stay for 3 nights and will definitely visit the lodge again.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi David,

Thank you for your kind review.
We appreciate the positive feedback.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and views and we hope to see you again soon.

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Gert M - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gert M
With partner

Uitstekende diens. Baie vriendelik en behulpsaam!

Diens was baie goed, personeel baie behulpsaam en vriendelik. Netjies en skoon kamers. Plekkies kan wel doen met 'n bietjie instandhouding van die geboue. Houtdeur was bietjie lam en houttrappies besig om uit mekaar te val.

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Excellent service. Very friendly and helpful!

Service was very good, staff very helpful and friendly. Neat and clean rooms. Places could do with a little maintenance of the buildings. Wooden door was a bit lame and wooden steps were falling apart.

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Hi Gert

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

Clemencia and Dennis are a great management team. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff.

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

Rustig en natuurskoon.

Dis waarde vir geld om daar te gaan dit was ons eerste keer gewees maar dit was asemrowend mooi en rustig Die bestuur en personeel was baie uitstekend met hul pligte so vriendelik en baie gaaf het ons regtig verwelkom ons was vroeg gewees en dit was nie 'n probleem met hul gewees nie. Baie warm gewees maar gerieflik die plek waar ons gebly het was netjies skoon en baie goed ingerig, baie dankie vir die geleentheid om daar te kon rus weg van stadslawaai.

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Quiet and scenic.

It's value for money to go there it was our first time but it was breathtakingly beautiful and peaceful The management and staff were very excellent with their duties so friendly and very nice really welcomed us we were early and it was not a not been a problem with them. It was very hot but comfortable, the place where we stayed was clean and very well furnished, thank you very much for the opportunity to rest away from city noise.

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Hi Cornelia,

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

Clemencia and Dennis are a great management team. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff.

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

Die uitsig is vreeslik mooi, plek is baie netjies

Onthou om asb die volgende reisigers te sê dat dit 'n selfsorg verblyf is en dat dit ongeveer 3km grondpad is.

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The view is very beautiful, place is very neat

Please remember to tell the following travelers that this is a self-catering accommodation and that it is approximately 3km dirt road.

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Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it!
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and the views and we hope to see you again soon!

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Nicola B - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicola B
With partner

Sal enige dag aanbeveel. Ons is al paar keer weer terug. Uitsigte wat jou laat vergeet van die stad se gejaag.

Sien sterre.

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Would recommend any day. We have been back several times. Views that make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city.

See stars.

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Hi Nicola,

Thank you very much for your kind review. We appreciate it.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay. It is always special to get great reviews from good repeat guests.

We hope to see you again soon.

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Chris H - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris H
With friends

Skoon, modern en fantastiese uitsig.

Die boma en swembad-area is lekker ingerig vir ‘n groot groep. Die kamers is groot met lugversorging. Die buitestort is ‘n moet met die uitsig in die oggend.

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Clean, modern and fantastic view.

The boma and swimming pool area are nicely set up for a large group. The rooms are large with air conditioning. The outdoor shower is a must with the view in the morning.

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Hi Chris

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

The Sunset Lodge where you stayed is a good option for a group of up to 8 guests looking for a lodge with private pool deck and boma.

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

Amazing view from the pool area and great weekend away.

Perfect place to retreat to with family and friends.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Paulo,

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

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Cillié V - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cillié V
Large group

Awesome plek.

Blue Sky Lodge het ’n asemrowende uitsig oor die dam en berge in die verte. Daar is ’n lekker braai-area met ’n swembad. As groep gaan ons vir seker weer teruggaan.

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Awesome place.

Blue Sky Lodge has a breathtaking view of the dam and mountains in the distance. There is a nice braai area with a swimming pool. As a group we will definitely go back again.

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Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!
The Blue Sky Lodge has the best pool deck and boma area that is suitable for larger groups.

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

Slapelose nag.

Ons het ongelukkig bure gehad wat heelnag party gehou en verskriklik lawaai het. Drie-uur die oggend is karre geref en wiele gespin. Ons het dit die volgende oggend aan die bestuurderes genoem, wat baie simpatiek was. Die probleem is net dat ons nie 'n nommer in die kamer gehad het om dit in die nag te rapporteer nie.

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Sleepless night.

Unfortunately, we had neighbors who were partying all night and making terrible noise. At three o'clock in the morning, carts were raked and wheels spun. We mentioned this to the managers the next morning, who were very sympathetic. The only problem is that we didn't have a number in the room to report it at night.

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Francois

Thank you for your review. We appreciate it.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon. It is unfortunate that you had an inconsiderate.

Clemencia and Dennis are a great management team. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff. They are on call 24/7 to provide assistance where ever necessary. The duty manager number is in the room info file.

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Marika A - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marika A
With friends

Het die verbly geniet, pragtige uitsig en netjies.

Verblyf was netjies en baie mooi uitsig, het die tydjie by Sky Lodge geniet.

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Enjoyed the stay, beautiful view and tidy.

Accommodation was neat and very nice view, enjoyed the time at Sky Lodge.

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Hi Marika

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

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Channe S - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Channe S
With friends

Goed geleë en baie mooi uitsig.

Sky Lodge het die mooiste uitsig. Akkommodasie is skoon, mooi en het alles gehad wat ons nodig gehad het.

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Well located and very nice view.

Sky Lodge has the most beautiful view. Accommodation is clean, beautiful and had everything we needed.

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Hi Channe

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

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

Baie beīndruk en sal definitief aanbeveel.

Goed geleë (15 minute vanaf die damwal), veilig en skoon. Perfek vir 'n romantiese naweek weg saam jou beter helfte.

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Very impressed and would definitely recommend.

Well located (15 minutes from the dam), safe and clean. Perfect for a romantic weekend away with your better half.

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Hi Tyron

Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. We appreciate it!

The lodge is great for a romantic getaway and is close to the various tourist attractions around the Hartbeespoort Dam.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

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Chervon K - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chervon K
Large group

Lovely, secluded, spacious lodge with amazing views.

Private and spacious!

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Chervon
Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!
We are glad you enjoyed the privacy and views of the Red Sky Private Lodge and we hope to see you again soon!

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Elsa N - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elsa N
With partner

Beslis die moeite werd.

Wonderlike uitsig. Oopplan-kombuis en kamer is oulike idee. Het 'n heerlike tyd gehad. Sal beslis weer besoek. Bestuurder, Dennis 'n voorslag. Altyd beskikbaar en uiters bekwaam en vriendelik.

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Definitely worth it.

Wonderful view. Open plan kitchen and room is cute idea. Had a lovely time. Will definitely visit again. Manager, Dennis a suggestion. Always available and extremely competent and friendly.

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Elsa

Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. We appreciate it!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

Dennis is great and nothing is even too much hassle for him. We are lucky to have him as part of our team.

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Nomava I - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nomava I
With friends

Very nice and enjoyed it

Loved my stay and the manager was involved all the way.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Nomava,

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay in the Butterfly and Wild Monkey Tree cottages and we hope to see you again soon.

Clemencia and Dennis are a great management team. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff.

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

Fantastic, peaceful stay.

We had an awesome 3-night stay at Sky Lodge in one of the stone suites, the room was very comfortable and cosy, the view was amazing, we had an overall really relaxing break and would recommend this to anyone looking for a breakaway.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Sebastian

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and the views and we hope to see you again soon!


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

Baie privaat en baie rustig, kliëntediens was puik!

Die eenheid waar ons gebly het was baie skoon en netjies, goed uitgelê met goeie fasiliteite. Die aparte braai-area was baie prakties en handig. Voorwaar 'n besonderse plek.

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Very private and very peaceful, customer service was great!

The unit where we stayed was very clean and tidy, well laid out with good facilities. The separate braai area was very practical and handy. Truly a special place.

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Hi Peter,

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay with the private boma and we hope to see you again soon.

Clemencia and Dennis are a great management team. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff.

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

Very clean and neat, staff very friendly and helpful.

Just had unexpected load shedding and the lodge did not have generator!

Sky Lodge 's response

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it!
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!
Clemencia and Dennis are a great management team. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff.

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

'n Luilekker, rustige paar dae van niksdoen!

Die plek het die mooiste uitsig - ons het die rustigheid terdeë geniet! Dit was baie skoon - het selfs die sanitizer geruik met ons aankoms! Die voordeel van 'n privaat swembad is beslis 'n pluspunt. Sal weer wil gaan.

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A lazy, peaceful few days of doing nothing!

The place has the most beautiful view - we thoroughly enjoyed the tranquility! It was very clean - even smelled the sanitizer when we arrived! The benefit of a private pool is definitely a plus. Will want to go again.

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Hi Maryna,

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

The Sunset Lodge with its private pool and boma area is a great option for guests looking for some self-isolation. This cottage is popular in these times.

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Pieter K - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Pieter K
Family with teenagers

Pragtige ligging baie mooi uitsig.

Vriendelik, behulpsaam en akkommoderend. Eenheid was ruim met al die benodigdhede.

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Beautiful location very nice view.

Friendly, helpful and accommodating. Unit was spacious with all the necessities.

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Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it!
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!
Clemencia and Dennis are a great management team. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff.

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

Dit was heerlik! Verblyf is mooi en ’n fantastiese uitsig!

Dit is baie privaat. Lekker plek. Rustig!

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It was delicious! Accommodation is beautiful and a fantastic view!

It is very private. Nice place. Restful!

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Hi Monica,

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

Our 4 private lodges have private pools and bomas are great for self-isolation and seclusion.

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Faren K - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Faren K
With partner

Relaxing.

The staff is amazing! View is perfect. Unfortunately the couches were very dirty, much needed aircon in living room wasn't working and we did not receive dishwashing liquid. Otherwise everything else perfect.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Faren,

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

Clemencia and Dennis are a great management team. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff.

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Steyn F - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Steyn F
With partner

Was baie stil en rustig.

Kan dalk behoorlik braaiers bou, gesukkel met rooster wat so laag is.

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Was very quiet and peaceful.

Might be able to build braisers properly, struggled with grill being so low.

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Salome R - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Salome R
With partner

Pragtige natuurskoon.

Alhoewel daar duidelik versoek word dat gaste nie rumoerig moet wees nie, was daar 2 eenhede se gaste wat duidelik nie daaraan gehoor gegee het. Verder was daar geen klagtes, Caroline het ons ander probleem vinnig opgelos.

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Beautiful scenery.

Although there is a clear request that guests should not be rowdy, there were 2 units of guests who clearly did not comply. Other than that there were no complaints, Caroline quickly solved our other problem.

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Hi Salome.

Thank you for your review. We appreciate it.

Yes, it is a huge pity when some inconsiderate guests ruin the tranquillity for other guests. We are sorry that happened.

We are glad you otherwise enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon.

Caroline and Dennis are a great managers. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient team members.

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Daniel S - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Daniel S
With partner

Baie rustige area met vakansie-atmosfeer.

Baie oulike plekkie. Die grondpad is bietjie in 'n swak toestand. Lekker bosveld-atmosfeer.

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Very peaceful area with holiday atmosphere.

Very cute place. The dirt road is a bit in poor condition. Nice woodland atmosphere.

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Hi Daniel

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

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Louis H - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Louis H
With partner

Baie mooi omgewing.

Die huisie waarin ons gewoon het kort bietjie opknapwerk. Ons het te min handdoeke gehad en moes letterlik smeek om nog een handdoek te kry. Die verblyf was rustig.

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Very nice environment.

The house we lived in needs some renovation. We had too few towels and had to literally beg for one more towel. The stay was peaceful.

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Hi Louis,

Thank you for your review. We appreciate it.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

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Elisna P - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Elisna P
Family with young children

Familienaweek.

Die privaat swembad, boma en die uitsig oor die dam is regtig spesiaal. Ongelukkig het ons gevind die huis kort bietjie aandag en was nie baie skoon nie. Daar is ook 'n klomp goed wat nie gewerk het in die huis nie.

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Family weekend.

The private pool, boma and the view over the dam are really special. Unfortunately, we found the house needed some attention and was not very clean. There are also a lot of things that didn't work in the house.

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Hi Elisna

Thanks very much for taking the time to review us, I appreciate it!

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Lesego M - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Lesego M

The stay was nice, however I had an ordeal with the reception lady, there was something called a house lizard of which I didn't know of, when I have asked for helped she said, I must sleep, it won't bite us, she's not getting paid for overtime. The gentleman that works with the fumigating stuff has already knocked off, when I told her it's fine, she shouldn't bother, I will speak with her manager, she's said how can I want to tell a manager of such, after 5 minutes she called and said, the guys are on their

When they get to our room, she started exchanging words with me, in front of my partner and her colleagues, still telling me that it won't bite us, it's just a house lizard, she had a stinking attitude. I don't think people like her can work in such an environment, however the guys were really helpful and managed to kill it, I was just disrupted by her rudeness and attitude, she definitely must go for customer service training.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Lesego

Thank you for your review.

I received communication from our duty manager late that night that you were demanding to speak to the owner of the lodge about a snake in your room.

I am glad that the animal in question was not a snake but rather a harmless gecko, which normally eats insects.

Our staff took the management decision not to call out the owner of the lodge at midnight due to the gecko.




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Faith H - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Faith H
With friends

Extremely rude and unprofessional staff. Highly disorganised.

The location is beautiful but the staff were extremely rude and unprofessional. Messed up our booking and blamed us for the matter. Would not recommend.

Elizmari P - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Elizmari P
With partner

Was 'n mors van geld.

Die uitleg van die huisie is baie oulik en jou eie boma area ens. Maar daar is nie instandhouding of inspeksies gedoen nie. Ons bed base was gebreek aan die een kant. Die linne is geskeur en gebrand. Die handdoeke het nie vars geruik nie. Die tweeplaatstoof kon ons net 1 gebruik, die ander een wou nie aanbly nie. Die toaster kon ons nie gebruik nie, hy trip die huisie se krag. Van die ligte het nie eens globes in nie en van die ligte moes globes vervang word. Ek is bitter ongelukkig oor die plek, ek sal Sky Lodge vir niemand aanbeveel nie. Vir dit wat ons moes betaal per nag, nooit weer nie! Wanneer hulle iemand kry om maintenance en inspeksies te doen voor en na nuwe gaste inboek, dan mag dit dalk weer 'n oulike plek wees.

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Was a waste of money.

The layout of the house is very cute and your own boma area etc. But no maintenance or inspections were done. Our bed base was broken on one side. The linen was torn and burned. The towels did not smell fresh. We could only use 1 of the two-plate stove, the other one did not want to stay on. We couldn't use the toaster, it trips the house's power. Some of the lights don't even have globes in them and some of the lights had to have globes replaced. I am very unhappy about the place, I will not recommend Sky Lodge to anyone. For what we had to pay per night, never again! When they get someone to do maintenance and inspections before and after new guests check in, then it might be a nice place again.

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Linda W - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Linda W
Large group

Majestic views

This stay exceeded my expectations. The staff and the venue everything was so well done. Even if we had issues the staff sorted it out before we asked.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Yolinda,

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

Clemencia and Dennis are a great management team. We are lucky to have staff dedicated and efficient management and staff.

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Ruan R - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ruan R
With partner

Was ongelooflik lekker om weg te kon kom na 'n netjiese en wonderlike plek.

Dit was die moeite werd, sal enige tyd weer terug gaan.

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It was incredibly nice to be able to get away to a neat and wonderful place.

It was worth it, would go back again anytime.

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Hi Ruan

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

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Samantha R - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Samantha R
With partner

Amazing, peaceful, beautiful place to relax.

I stayed for 2 nights with my boyfriend. Very romantic, quiet place. Clean and comfortable. Clementia the manager is so friendly and welcoming, makes all the difference. I would love to go back again one day, for longer next time.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Samantha

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it.

Clemencia is a great asset to our team. We are lucky to have a duty manager like her.

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Melindie E - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melindie E
Family with young children

Uitstekende verblyf.

Pragtige plek, met mooiste uitsig. Personeel fantasties en professioneel.

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Excellent stay.

Beautiful place, with the most beautiful view. Staff fantastic and professional.

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Hi Melindie
Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it!
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!
Clemencia and Dennis are greats asset to our team. We are lucky to have such and excellent duty manager team.

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Franciska M - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Franciska M
With partner

Great evening with an amazing view.

We had a great evening there with real friendly staff signing us in and showing us our rooms. The view was great as we could sit and have coffee on a balcony with an amazing view of the mountains and the dam. I would recommend this to anyone.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Carlo
Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate!
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!
Clemencia and Dennis who looked after you are always friendly and willing to help. We are lucky to have such a dedicated, friendly and efficient duty manager team.

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Marlene K - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marlene K
With friends

Pleasantly surprised with the stay and the accommodation.

See stars.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Marlene,
Thank you for taking the time to review Sky Lodge, we appreciate it.

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

Fantastiese plek.

Regtig 'n wonderlike plek vir 'n wegbreek. Hulle sien my definitief weer.

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Fantastic place.

Really a wonderful place for a getaway. They'll definitely see me again.

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Hi Martin,
Thank you very much for your excellent review, we appreciate it.
It will be our pleasure to welcome you back again!

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

I had a great time. The area is very quiet and peaceful. It's a great place to escape for the city.

The staff was amazing. They were very friendly and helpful. The lodge is not too far from the shops. Beautiful destination.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Ntsako,

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it!

We are lucky to have such dedicated and friendly staff.

We appreciated your comments, as that is exactly what we are trying to achieve - Nice bush lodge with a beautiful view, but still close enough to civilization if necessary.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

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

Baie lekker gebly!

Sky Lodge is 'n lekker, rustige, veilige plek, ek beveel dit sterk aan vir 'n rustige wegbreek. Die diens is uitstekend en die bestuurder het ons baie welkom laat voel.

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Very nice stay!

Sky Lodge is a nice, peaceful, safe place, I highly recommend it for a peaceful getaway. The service is excellent and the manager made us feel very welcome.

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Jarita,

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

Clemencia and the rest of our team are always willing to help. We are lucky to have such a dedicated and friendly team.

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

Ongelooflik lekker.

Die verwelkoming van die mense wat dit bestuur is 10/10. Ons het sommer dadelik tuis gevoel of ons gereeld daar kom kuier. En ons is van plan om November weer terug te keer en meer mense saam te neem.

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Incredibly delicious.

The welcome from the people running it is 10/10. We immediately felt at home if we visit there often. And we plan to return again in November and take more people with us.

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Hi Tracey,

Thank you for your kind review, we appreciate it.

We are glad you felt right at home with us and we look forward to your return in November.

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

Beautiful farmhouse.

Ideal for extended family getaway.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Elme,

Thank you very much for your review.

We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

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

Lekker.

Sien sterre.

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Nice.

See stars.

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Leon

Thanks very much for your review.

One of the best things about the lodge is sitting at your private boma at night and overlooking the valley, mountains and stars on a clear night.

We hope to see you again soon!

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Desere B - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Desere B
Large group

Heerlike wegbreek na Hartbeespoortdam

Die heerlikste verblyf naby Hartbeespoortdam. Alles wat jy nodig het in die eenheid, met 'n pragtige natuurskoon. Ons het dit vreeslik geniet, baie dankie!

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Great getaway to Hartbeespoort Dam

The most delicious stay near Hartbeespoort Dam. Everything you need in the unit, with beautiful scenery. We really enjoyed it, thank you very much!

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Desere

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

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

We enjoyed the stay, the staff was very friendly and I'm coming back in March.

We enjoyed the stay with friends.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Richard,

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we are very happy that you have decided to rebook with us in March.

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

Very nice. Helpful staff.

Thank you to the manager.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Grant,

Thank you for taking the time to review us, we appreciate it.

Our staff are always willing to help. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

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

Pragtige natuurskoon.

Pragtige plek met private swembad en dek. Kamers groot en gerieflik. Jammer die Jaccuzi het nie gewerk nie en ligte in kombuis is baie flou maar verder was dit heerlik. Mooiste uitsig! Sal vir seker weer soontoe gaan.

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Beautiful scenery.

Beautiful place with private pool and deck. Rooms large and comfortable. Sorry the Jaccuzi didn't work and lights in kitchen are very dim but otherwise it was lovely. Most beautiful view! Will go there again for sure.

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Hi Johanna,

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

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John D - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
John D

Basiese verblyf maar waarde vir geld.

Een stort het glad nie gewerk nie. Die veiligheidshek se slot moet Q20 kry. Robert is 'n ster. Dankie.

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Basic accommodation but value for money.

One shower didn't work at all. The security gate's lock must get Q20. Robert is a star. Thank you.

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Hi John
Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it!
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!
Our staff always try to go the extra mile.

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Wayne D - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Wayne D
Large group

Baie geniet. Was baie mooi en sal weer so maak.

Aloewel ons nie baie tyd (behalwe die nagte) by die lodge spandeer het nie, kon ons nie fout vind nie en baie vriendelike diens ontvang. Dankie

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Enjoyed a lot. Was very nice and would do so again.

Although we didn't spend much time (apart from the nights) at the lodge, we couldn't fault it and received very friendly service. Thank you

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Hi Wayne

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

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

Heerlik, baie rustig en veilig. Vreeslike mooi uitsig vir romantiese wegbreek.

Baie aangenaam en rustig met vriendelike diens met ons naweek verblyf. Glad nie ver van PTA. Het die uitsig geniet en kon heelwat sterre saans sien. Selfs die een aand die leeus naby hoor brul. Sal vir seker weer daar wil oorbly.

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Great, very tranquil and safe. Very beautiful view for a romantic getaway.

Very nice and tranquil with friendly service during our weekend stay. Not far from Pretoria. Enjoyed the view and saw a lot of stars at night. Even heard lions nearby. Will definitely go back.

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Dear Yolanda,

Thank you for your kind review.

It makes us very happy to see that you enjoyed the nature and views, as that is what we are hoping to achieve. The lions you here were from the Predator sanctuary down the road.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

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Suan M - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Suan M
With friends

Heerlik gekuier met ons vriende vir my man se verjaarsdag. Die uitsig is ongelooflik, personeel baie behulpsaam en dis binne 'n uur van die stad af.

Clemencia (die bestuurder) en Orbit (die tuinman/dagwag) was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam en het 10pm die aand toe ons gas opgeraak het, vinnig vir ons 'n nuwe bottel kom installeer. Ons sou dalk nie dié plek kan bekostig teen normale tariewe nie (het gebruik gemaak van die 30% buite-seisoen-afslag) so of ons weer besoek sal afhang van die tariewe in die toekoms. Maar die verblyf en die uitsig was 'n heerlike wegbreek so naby aan Pretoria! Dankie vir die moeite!

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Had a great time with our friends for my husband's birthday. The view is amazing, staff very helpful and it's within an hour from the city.

Clemencia (the manager) and Orbit (the gardener/day watchman) were very friendly and helpful and quickly came and installed a new bottle for us at 10pm the night we ran out of gas. We might not be able to afford this place at normal rates (used the 30% off season discount) so whether we visit again will depend on the rates in the future. But the stay and the view was a lovely break so close to Pretoria! Thank you for the effort!

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Hi Sue

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

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Etrecia V - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Etrecia V
Large group

Uitsig was fenomenaal, rustige atmosfeer, kan lekker rus en kuier saam familie en vriende.

Die lodge het baie goeie eienskappe en spasie is definitief een van die goeie eienskappe asook ligging naby die stad. Covid 19 het verskeie lodges seergemaak, dus is my volgende kommentaar positiewe kritiek en ek verstaan volkome dat kontantprobleme die oorsaak hiervan kan wees. 50% van die koffiebekers was gekraak of seergekry, geen glasbakke om kos te bedien nie. Baie minder vurke as messe. Geen steak-messe wat dit moeilik maak want braai is aan die orde van die dag as jy daar kuier. Linne was skoon en netjies, maar sekere kamers se linne is op die rand van afskryf,gevlek of gaatjies. Almal was baie vriendelik toe ons arriveer.

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View was phenomenal, peaceful atmosphere, can rest and visit with family and friends.

The lodge has many good features and space is definitely one of the good features as well as location near the city. Covid 19 has hurt several lodges, so my next comment is positive criticism and I fully understand that cash problems can be the cause of this. 50% of the coffee cups were cracked or hurt, no glass bowls to serve food. Far fewer forks than knives. No steak knives that make it difficult because barbecue is the order of the day when you visit there. Linen was clean and tidy, but certain rooms' linen is on the verge of being written off, stained or with holes. Everyone was very friendly when we arrived.

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Etricia

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it and due to all the positive responses we are pleased to announce that we have received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award for the 4th year in a row and have just receive the TripAdvisor 2020 People’s Choice Award!

Clemencia is a great asset to our team. We are lucky to have a duty manager like her. If you need any additional catering items she is always willing to try assist where she can.

We try to keep our cutlery and crockery standard and do not supply steak knives. Unfortunately expensive steak knives sometimes go missing on check out (together with swimming towels, hairdryers and irons). Having to constantly replace these items has an adverse effect on the prices we charge so would rather keep our prices lower by eliminating the items that go missing.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

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Lindy G - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Lindy G

Awesome stay.

Excellent service from the time we got to the lodge. Friendly staff and very helpful.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Lindy, Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope yo see you again soon.

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

Rusting en heerlik in die natuur geleë!

Ons sal rerig Sky Lodge aanbeveel en sal weer terug kom!

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Peaceful and wonderfully located in nature!

We would highly recommend Sky Lodge and will be back again!

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Judy J - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Judy J
With partner

Ons het lekker gekuier - eenheid was skoon en onderhoud redelik.

Saterdagaand het 'n groep gaste by die Lodge dwarsdeur die nag luidrugtig gekuier en onsettend geraas. Niemand het moeite gedoen om hulle stil te maak nie en die ander gaste kon regtig nie die natuur en veldgeluide waardeer nie. Bestuur en personeel is geheel en al afwesig- daar is wel 'n telefoonnommer wat jy kan skakel as jy iets benodig.

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We had a great time - unit was clean and maintenance reasonable.

On Saturday evening, a group of guests at the Lodge were noisily hanging out and making incessant noise throughout the night. No one bothered to silence them and the other guests really couldn't appreciate the nature and field sounds. Management and staff are completely absent - there is a phone number you can call if you need anything.

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Hi Judy

Thank you for taking the time to review the lodge.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay.

Our duty manager is on call 24/7. As the lodge is spread of 50 hectares we always suggest that if there is any concern about any other guests in a particular section that you report the disturbance to the duty manager who will then send security to confront any inconsiderate guests.

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Anna-marie Z - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anna-marie Z
With partner

Won't be back.

The staff was friendly and helpful. The setting and views are really beautiful. The room was comfortable and neat the walls and curtains was a bit dirty. Found dried tomato pips on the dining chairs. There are some maintenance issues for instance the kitchen door was hanging. Our biggest problem was the lack of cover on the deck, there was just a small piece of cloth hardly covering the one corner and I think it was 34 degrees. We are smokers and had to stand in the blazing sun. The division between the two units outside was of such a nature you have to talk very softly or your neighbors will hear you, we heard them talking and they spoke softly. We got the feeling it is just a place to sleep for the night but not to enjoy during the day. We also wanted to buy ice but was told we have to drive to go buy at the petrol station. We will not be going back.

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Hi Anna-marie,

Thank you for your review.

Clemencia and Dennis are a great management team and are always willing to help. We are lucky to have such dedicated and efficient management and staff.

We are sorry you had to smoke outside. Like most hotels our rooms are non smoking inside, therefore smokers do unfortunately have to smoke on the patio outside.

The piece of cloth I think you are referring to is a Coolaroo Shadesail that offers 90% UV protection when under it. It is also not suitable to smoke under as may be damaged by the smoke. The lodge is situated on 50 hectares so there is amble space to smoke under shade. We just ask that smokers please be considerate and not litter the bushveld, or create fire risks in the dry season.

Each stone suite has its own private braai boma area which is screened and far enough from other guests to offer privacy when sitting around the fire watching the view. Guests are also welcome to smoke at their private bomas and dispose cigarettes in the fire, which will be cleaned by our grounds staff.

Our units are self catering and there are shopping centres, restuarants, take aways and other facilities about 5 kms away. There is a popular Wimpy 4 kms away. During covid we have temporarily closed the tuck shop section as it is a confined space and we try to promote social distancing to protect both our guests and staff.

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Pierre C - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Pierre C
With friends

Dit was baie asemrowend om bietjie weg te breek.

Dit was baie stil en rustig en baie mooi uitsig gewees!

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It was very breathtaking to break away a bit.

It was very quiet and peaceful and had a very nice view!

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Hi Pierre

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it.

We are glad you enjoyed the views and we hope to see you again soon.


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Karien K - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Karien K
Large group

Ons naweek by Sky Lodge was baie ontspanne in hierdie rustige, stil, area met baie mooi uitsigte.

Die lodge leen hom perfek daartoe vir meer as 1 gesin met sy 4 en suite-kamers met elk 'n stort én ’n bad, wat baie gerieflik is. Die ekstra kamers word oopgesluit na gelang van hoeveel persone bespreek. Dit is skoon en netjies, hoewel daar bietjie aandag gegee kan word aan die binnenshuise versiering aangesien die muurbehangsels afval en een van die kamers se beddegoed was bietjie stukkend, maar wel skoon. Daar is nie enige skerp messe in die kombuis om jou steak mee te sny of groente te skil nie. Die gras was bietjie lank en die tuin bietjie onversorg, maar benewens dit, bly dit 'n pragtige plek!

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Our weekend at Sky Lodge was very relaxing in this quiet, peaceful area with great views.

The lodge lends itself perfectly to more than 1 family with its 4 en-suite rooms each with a shower and a bath, which is very convenient. The extra rooms are unlocked depending on how many people are booked. It is clean and tidy, though some attention can be paid to the interior decoration as the wall hangings fall off and one of the rooms' bedding was a bit broken, but clean. There are no sharp knives in the kitchen to cut your steak or peel vegetables. The grass was a bit long and the garden a bit unkempt, but in addition to it, it remains a beautiful place!

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Hi Karien

Thank you very much for taking the time to review us, we appreciate it.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

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Alisha K - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Alisha K
With friends

Rustig, vriendelike diens.

Dankie ons het baie lekker gebly.

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Quiet, friendly service.

Thank you we had a nice stay.

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Hi Alisha,

Thank you for your kind review, we appreciate it!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon. You booked 2 cottages during your stay, for larger groups next time maybe consider the bigger Red Sky and Blue Sky Lodges as then you will be able to get all guests into one bigger unit.

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Sharmila R - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Sharmila R
Family with young children

Maintenance very poor.

Lighting not up to standard very dim. Not enough dishes. Fridge very small for 12 sleeper as well as the pool.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Sharmila
Thank you for your review. We appreciate it!
We are an Eco Bush lodge, therefore we purposefully choose to install low wattage LED lighting as it is better for the environment.
Each of our big lodges has a fridge freezer combo plus a deep freeze chest freezer.
We cater the sufficient cutlery and crockery for the size of the unit. If you need extra plates or if for some reason an item is missing, please contact our duty manager who will be happy to replace an item or provide additional cutlery and crockery if required.

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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Experience wonderful silence with a breathtaking view!

The location is absolutely perfect. The concept is perfect. Our host was extremely professional. However, Sky Lodge needs some finesse and a thorough spring clean. Perfect house for a family to visit comfortably. The owner can plow back a bit and renovate the house a bit.

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Marlene W - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Marlene W
Family with young children

Baie mooi! En veilig.

Eenheid is baie mooi, maar het baie opknapwerk wat gedoen moet word.

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Beautiful! And safe.

Unit is beautiful, but has a lot of upgrading that needs to be done.

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Hi Marlene

Thank you for taking the time to review us, we appreciate it!

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Schalk V - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Schalk V
With friends

Mooi en lekker!! Kort aandag aan fyner afronding.

Sky Lodge is pragtig en in die mooiste omgewing geleë, ek voel egter dat daar aan die fyner afronding aandag gegee moet word, ten opsigte van beddegoed en matrasse. Ek en my man het op 'n dubbelbed, twee enkelbedjies langs mekaar, geslaap, maar die matrasse was so hard dat ons nie eers langs mekaar kon slaap nie, want die middellyn van die twee matrasse het seergemaak. Afgesien van dit, was daar nie een duvet cover wat die genoeg knope gehad het om die duet inner binne te hou nie. Die algehele netheid was ook 'n probleem. Die badkamervloer was vol stof en daar was nie eers in elke badkamer 'n nuwe rolletjie toiletpapier nie. Ek sal Sky Lodge vir seker vir enige groep vriende aanbeveel, maar hulle gaan moet aandag aan die afronding van hulle gasvryheid en netheid gee.

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Nice and tasty!! Short attention to finer finishing.

Sky Lodge is beautiful and located in the most beautiful surroundings, however I feel that attention should be paid to the finer finishing touches, in terms of bedding and mattresses. My husband and I slept on a double bed, two single beds next to each other, but the mattresses were so hard that we couldn't even sleep next to each other because the center line of the two mattresses hurt. Apart from that, there was not one duvet cover that had enough buttons to keep the duet inside. The overall cleanliness was also a problem. The bathroom floor was full of dust and there wasn't even a new roll of toilet paper in each bathroom. I would definitely recommend Sky Lodge to any group of friends, but they are going to need to pay attention to finishing their hospitality and cleanliness.

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Hi Schalk
Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it!
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

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Rudzani N - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Rudzani N
Large group

Great for large groups.

Views are breathtaking and the atmosphere is relaxing. We recently stayed at Blue Sky, and whats great about it is the fact that it accommodates large groups under one roof which is rear to find. The house has tons of space with over 10 rooms most of which are en-suite. The 10 adults and 7 kids that were travelling were comfortably accommodated. The pool area was a winner for us, never mind that it is a few meters (10-20 m) from the house through some trees, its perfectly located at the hilltop with marvellous views of Harties and lots of privacy. The downer was the fact that the house was still under construction which we were not warned about prior to the trip. Some rooms floors and walls were just recently plastered with raw cement mix with no tiles or paint. Even though it was neat the sight of it all made us feel like we were at some family members house and not on vacation. The staff were very helpful and were prompt to assist with whatever we needed. If travelling using a private car, sedan or hatch, the gravel road is not pleasant so stock up all you'll need for the stay before check-in and avoid driving back and forth to the shops. Would like to see the final product after all the renovations are done. I'm sure it'll be a stunner!

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Rudzani
Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it!
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

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Steyn O - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Steyn O
With partner

Rustig, pragtige uitsig.

Bed linne kort bietjie aandag, lyk verbleik en afgeleef. Hek by ingang werk nie, gaste moet self oop- en toemaak. Weet nie hoe veilig dit is nie.

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Quiet, beautiful view.

Bed linen needs some attention, looks faded and tired. Gate at entrance does not work, guests must open and close themselves. Don't know how safe it is.

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Hi Dalene

Thank you for your review. We appreciate it!

To answer your question about safety, we have night security linked to armed response which you have seen patrolling. Security also locks the main gate at night and the security gates etc in the cottage are good.

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Nishan R - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Nishan R
With partner

Utterly terrible for the price. Staff was helpful but still bad.

My wife hardly slept due to her phobia of spiders, the air cons were going off and on. The roads getting to the destination was bad. The bedsheets and curtains where dirty, the kitchen was overruled with insects, we could not get a good sleep and the matter of fact we should be refunded some money. The whole point of a holiday is rest and relaxation not stressing about whether a spider is going to bite you or something is going to crawl on you while sleeping. Excellent area but accommodation not worth it, we had to open the gates to the lodge ourselves and we asked is it because of loadshedding. The answer was no, it was just because the gate is too far away.

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Dear Nishan
Thank you for taking the time to review.
Like most bushveld lodges we have thatch roofs. We fumigate regularly and get generally get very good reviews about our cleanliness as a result of that.
You found one spider and we did offer you a tin of Doom which you declined. As you have indicated that your wife suffers from arachnophobia, my advice to you would be that you do not consider booking thatch-roof cottages, as, despite the level of cleaning, no lodge will be able to guarantee that you will not encounter a spider.
Most guest farms have manual gates due to the the distance between reception and the gate. Security does lock the gate in the evening.

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Anthoney S - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Anthoney S
Individual traveller

Swak diens met mense wat nie belang stel om te help nie.

Met die aankoms was niemand by die groot elektriese hek nie. Ek bel toe die bestuurder en vind uit ek moet hom self oop- en toestoot. Ry toe op tot by ontvangs, maar niemand wa by ontvangs nie. Die deure was gesluit. Ek kry toe 'n man wat daar werk wat toe 'n bos sleutels in my hand stop met die nommer 8 op. Neem toe aan ek bly in eenheid 8. Kom in en let op dat een skakelaar (muurprop) af is op die kragbord. Ek sit toe aan en dadelik begin krag afskop. Vind toe uit dat die borrelbad in die badkamer oorspoel het en uitgebrand het met vorige gaste. So ek betaal vir iets wat nie werk nie en die knaap wat daar ronddwaal kan my ook nie in 'n ander huis sit nie. Sit die lugversorging aan en skielik loop daar water uit die eenheid oor 'n muurprop bo-op die kombuisblad (houtblad). Ek kry toe die instaan-bestuurder, want die regte een is blykbaar met verlof. Ek vertel hom ook van die storie en hy ruk sy skouers vir my op en bied aan dat hy iemand sal stuur om skoon te maak. Dit los nie my probleem op nie. Ek kan die ding nog steeds nie gebruik nie. Let wel, dis nou 2 duursame items wat ek voor betaal wat nie werk nie. Ek sal aanhou kla totdat hulle die situasie regstel en personeel aanstel wat beskik is om met mense te werk. Nog 'n ding wat gepla het is toe ek nou uitgepak het, wou ek gaan swem. Daar is nie 'n kaart of aanwysings of niks wat vir 'n mens aandui waar wat is nie.

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Poor service with people not interested in helping.

On arrival, no one was at the large electric gate. I then called the manager and found out I had to push it open and close myself. Then drove up to reception, but no one was at reception. The doors were locked. I then found a man working there who then put a bunch of keys in my hand with the number 8 on it. Assume I live in unit 8. Come in and notice that one switch (wall plug) is off on the power board. I then turned it on and immediately the power started to kick in. Then found out that the hot tub in the bathroom had overflowed and burned out with previous guests. So I'm paying for something that doesn't work and the guy wandering around can't put me in another house either. Turn on the air conditioning and suddenly there is water running out of the unit over a wall plug on top of the kitchen counter top (wooden counter top). I then got the stand-in manager, because the real one was apparently on leave. I also tell him about the story and he shrugs at me and offers to send someone to clean up. This does not solve my problem. I still can't use the thing. Mind you, that's now 2 durable items I'm paying for that don't work. I will continue to complain until they fix the situation and hire staff who are willing to work with people. Another thing that bothered me was when I unpacked, I wanted to go swimming. There is no map or directions or anything that tells you where what is.

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Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Anthoney,

Thank you for your review.

The lodge is on a farm and only has a few cottages. Like most small farm establishments the lodge has a main gate which is on a manual basis as it is not viable to employ a staff member to man a gate with so little traffic.

It does not warrant hiring a full-time additional receptionist to sit at reception all day, as the duty manager is at reception 90% of the time. The other 10% of the time he is checking on other guests and attending to his operational duties. We put the duty manager number on the main gate so that guests can call the manager on duty so that she can know that the new guest has arrived and she can then proceed to go meet the guest at reception which she did in your case.

The maintenance manager was on duty during your visit. It sounds like you may have spoken to another staff member in the region of your unit, who was not able to help. The manager on duty would have been able to call the maintenance manager who would have been better qualified to assist. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Regarding the recommendation for a map of the lodge, that is normally used by very large establishments that have many different activities spread over a large area and is not considered necessary for our small lodge. The lodge swimming pool can be seen from the Stone Suite unit and in only 50 metres from your cottage deck.

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Anonymous Guest - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Roof is definitely very water permeable. Spiders. Dangerous plug that rains wet.

I also sent the manager, Michael, a WhatsApp message with the problems we encountered during our stay. The thatched roof is like a sieve. It rained in from the upper rooms and seeped through (in buckets!) to the lower rooms. At the steel stairs to the top it rained so hard and there is a power plug that is no longer pretty in the wall located right under the leaking drops which we were quite worried about. The stairs were also unusably wet and slippery. Fortunately the children didn't sleep in the upper rooms (they didn't want to because the beds were full of grass falling from the thatched roof and there were relatively many spiders everywhere, especially in the curtains, because they wouldn't have been able to use the wet slippery stairs . This is really a big safety risk. The management should definitely go to the roof and have the power plugs checked before they make the place available to visitors again. We feel that for the price you pay this is not the type of accommodation you should have. There are no spare towels or anything else that you can use to mop up water, so we had to use the tiny bathroom towels for the water that was everywhere in every room and living room. We just had to dry off with our swimming towels this morning after our showered. No way we would recommend this place to anyone. We had a great time and tried to make the most of it. We didn't call the manager or employees or make complaints until this morning that we didn't drive. But other visitors would certainly not have been content to stay there any longer. The maintenance at the place is not at all to be desired. The stove's knobs do not show which plates work with which knob. There is poor lighting in the kitchen and some of the sliding doors or doors do not close at all and others we cannot get unlocked with the keys that were provided. We are certainly not satisfied with the accommodation provided at the price we paid.

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

Absolutely awesome.

Very nice and clean place, thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Brad

Thanks very much for your review, we appreciate it!

It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you again soon.

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Shirene F - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Shirene F
With friends

Fantastiese diens.

Baie dankie aan Clemencia en Dennis vir die wonderlike en vriendelike diens wat ons tydens ons verblyf ontvang het. Die huis waarin ons gebly het was netjies en goeie waarde vir geld. Ons sal beslis weer terug wees in die toekoms!

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Fantastic service.

Many thanks to Clemencia and Dennis for the wonderful and friendly service we received during our stay. The house we stayed in was neat and good value for money. We will definitely be back again in the future!

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Hi Shirene,

Thank you very much for taking the time to review us, we appreciate it!

Clemencia and Dennis are excellent hosts and we are very lucky to have such a great management team.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

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Sonika N - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sonika N
With partner

Pragtig.

Baie mooi uitsig, wonderlike skoon kamers. Net geen waarskuwing van slegte grondpad in. Verder baie lekker naweek. Lieflike plek.

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Beautiful.

Very nice view, great clean rooms. Just no warning of bad dirt road in. Also a very nice weekend. Lovely place.

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Hi Sonika,

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

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David O - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
David O
With partner

Baie cool.

Sal weer gaan vir 'n wegbreek, 50 minute van Centurion af.

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Very cool.

Would go again for a getaway, 50 minutes from Centurion.

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Hi David

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

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

Ek het die stilte waardeer en die uitsig was asemrowend, veral omdat ons altwee deure op die stoep kon oopmaak.

Die lodge was 'n ongelooflike ervaring en ek was so dankbaar vir die lugreëling.

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I appreciated the quiet and view was breathtaking, especially because we could open both doors to the stoep.

The lodge was an amazing experience and I was very thankful for the aircon.

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Hi Sandy,
Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it.
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

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Gerhard G - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Gerhard G
Individual traveller

Heerlik, pragtig, skoon en beste uitsig.

Sien sterre.

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Delicious, beautiful, clean and best view.

See stars.

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Hi Gerhardus,
Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it!
We are glad you enjoyed your stay (and stars) and we hope to see you again soon!

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Sarel S - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Sarel S
Family with teenagers

Rustige atmosfeer, baie mooi uitsigte, als wat nodig is om te ontspan.

Heerlike rustige plekkie vir 'n naweek wegkom naby Pretoria.

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Quiet atmosphere, very nice views, everything you need to relax.

Lovely quiet place for a weekend get away near Pretoria.

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Dear Sarel,

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it!

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon.

Regards,
Sky Lodge

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Boitumelo C - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Boitumelo C
With partner

Nicely and quiet.

I will go back, but the place is expensive and over charged.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Boitumelo

Thank you for your kind. We appreciate it!

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

We market the lodge as good accommodation at a fair price. Our average rating for Value across all review platforms is 4/5. We also have specials from time to time so please check online for current and last minute specials.

Also have a look at our big lodges for larger groups as these big units work out even better value when you calculate the daily cost per person.

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Hope N - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Hope N
With friends

Beautiful lodge, but gravel road is terrible.

The lodge is amazing beautiful, the house is to die for. The staff is always on call to assist. The downfall was the gravel road. We travelled and the weather was bad which made the gravel muddy. Our cars got stuck a couple of times, but the staff was able to pull us out so something needs to be done with the gravel road. At least put some concrete.

Sky Lodge 's response

Hi Hope

Thank you for your review.

We are glad you loved the lodge.

Our staff are always willing to do whatever they can to make you stay enjoyable.

You visited during the floods and we received over 150mm rain in 2 days which did not help the road. Council does not assist with with roads and we have put a long concrete strip on the hill at our own cost which took over a year and R100,000 to constuct. In the New Year we will continue to work on the road.

We appreciate your feedback on hope to see you soon.

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Hester P - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Hester P
Family with young children

Lekker wegbreeknaweek.

Die ontvangs en sleuteloorhandiging was baie vriendelik. Ons het in Stone Lodge gewoon wat baie ruim is. Ek wens ek het voor die tyd geweet dat twee van die slaapkamers bo is aangesien dit nie ideaal was met twee klein kinders op en af met die steil trappe nie. Daar was onder twee en suite slaapkamers waarvan een gesluit was. Die skoonmaak dames het dit Saterdagoggend vir ons oopgesluit sodat die kleintjies daar kan slaap. Al die slaapkamers het en suite-badkamers met baddens en storte. Die een spa-bad bo het nie gewerk nie en die stort in die hoofslaapkamer onder is baie knap. Die kamers is lieflik ruim met lugverkoeling regdeur die huis. Die oopplan-kombuis en -leefarea was baie gerieflik met 'n TV (beperkte DStv-kanale). Die stoep is heerlik vir kuier en daar is selfs 'n fooseball-tafel wat lekker afleiding was. Die uitsig is ongelooflik. Die huis is bietjie stowwerig en van die beddens is afgemat. Daar was geen krag Saterdagoggend nie as gevolg van 'n probleem in die area - daar is egter geen opwekkers of addisionele ligte wat krag voorsien in so 'n situasie nie. Die gasstoof het gewerk, maar dit is so donker in die kombuis dat ons nie die kos kon sien wat ons probeer maak het nie. Die opsigter het bloot gesê daar is nie krag nie, jammer. Algeheel 'n rustige naweek, maar nie heeltemal wat ons verwag het nie.

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Nice getaway weekend.

The reception and key handover were very friendly. We stayed in Stone Lodge which is very spacious. I wish I had known ahead of time that two of the bedrooms were upstairs as it was not ideal with two small children up and down the steep stairs. Below were two en suite bedrooms, one of which was locked. The cleaning ladies unlocked it for us on Saturday morning so the little ones could sleep there. All the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with baths and showers. The one spa bath upstairs did not work and the shower in the master bedroom downstairs is very nice. The rooms are lovely spacious with air conditioning throughout the house. The open plan kitchen and living area was very comfortable with a TV (limited DStv channels). The porch is great for hanging out and there is even a fooseball table which was a nice distraction. The view is incredible. The house is a bit dusty and some of the beds are worn. There was no power Saturday morning due to a problem in the area - however, there are no generators or additional lights to provide power in such a situation. The gas stove worked, but it's so dark in the kitchen that we couldn't see the food we were trying to make. The caretaker simply said there was no power, sorry. Overall a quiet weekend, but not quite what we expected.

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Sky Lodge 's response

Good day Hester,

Thank you for your comprehensive review. We appreciate it!

Eskom does create problems with their load shedding and power, therefore, we have started a process of converting to solar to reduce our dependence on them. A complete solar rollout is a major operation, however, our big Red Sky Lodge is already on solar, and there are generator change-over switches in the other big lodges, Blue Sky and Sunset Lodge, with one planned to follow in Stone Lodge.

We have gas stoves and/or hobs and whistling stovetop kettles too so we can cook and boil water etc. if the power goes down.

We have also started replacing the perimeter and internal road lighting with solar lights.

Reception also has temporary lights available for use during load shedding. We don't leave these temporary lights in the cottages as they tend to go missing. I will place a big sign in reception advising guests that they are welcome to collect a standby light in the case of load shedding.

As Eskom's problems worsen with time, we have realised that we need to be ahead of the time with our off-grid planning and are part way in achieving this initiative.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

Regards,
Sky Lodge Management

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Graham R - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Graham R
With partner

Was baie lekker gewees.

Ek het net een opinie wat ek wil lig. As mens in kom by Sky Lodge en jou sleutel by ontvangs kry is die heel eerste eenheid waar die werknemers bly en hul wasgoed hang buite. Nie baie esteties nie. Die boma-area kan ook meer privaat gemaak word voel ek.

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It was great.

I only have one opinion. When you come into Sky Lodge and get your key at reception, the very first unit where the employees stay and their laundry hangs outside. Not very aesthetic. The boma area can also be made more private I feel.

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Hi Graham

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

Sky Lodge
Yolande T - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Yolande T
Large group

Eenheid vuil, toestelle buitewerking.

Een groot boe-boe van die begin tot die einde. Nog nooit in my lewe in so 'n morsige eenheid gebly nie, yskate opgeys in vriesgedeelte en vorige besoekers se bloed van die die vleis nie skoongemaak nie, yskasgedeelte buitewerking, kragbokse se drade oop, veiligheidsriskiko! Moes ry om ys te gaan koop om goed koud te hou. Personeel beterweterig en het 'n antwoord op al hulle foute, maar geen regstellings is gedoen nie. My lys gaan aan, sal dit nie aanbeveel nie en ook nie weer daar bly nie.

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Unit dirty, appliances does not work.

One big boo-boo from start to finish. Have never stayed in such a messy unit in my life, ice skates stored in freezer areas and previous visitors' blood from the meat not cleaned, fridge area out of work, power boxes wires open, safety risk! Had to drive to buy ice to keep things cold. Staff knowledgeable and have an answer to all their mistakes, but no corrections have been made. My list goes on, will not recommend it and will not stay there again.

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Good day Yolande,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

I would like to state that problems started on arrival when 9 private room for all 9 of you were demanded. It is our standard practice to allocate twin single beds per room for work delegates as our costing is based on per person sharing. If private rooms are requested in advance then a single surcharge is usually charged.

Our main website is clear on the costing based on per person sharing, however, our listing was not clear at the time you booked, you were upgraded to all single rooms at no extra charge. You, therefore, ended up paying only R 389 per room per night, which is excellent value for that standard of private lodge accommodation.

After that initial room allocation problem, we received numerous complaints from you, some valid and some invalid, the highlight being an extremely loud and condescending call from one of the members of the group, which was completely unnecessary and common courtesy always goes a long way in solving any problems.

The geysers were working, they only needed to warm up again as some of you had already bathed or showered by the time I was shouted at for the geysers not working.

We were also shouted at around 10h30 because housekeeping had not arrived yet. You requested a later service, therefore our duty manager arranged to send housekeeping after 10h00, not at exactly 10h00, as the later service meant that our staff then first go service other units who require earlier services, and then to the late service once complete with their other services.

That big lodge has 2 x fridge / freezer combos plus a chest freezer. If a large amount of unfrozen food and drink is placed in a freezer it will take a while to get cold as the unfrozen food first draws in the cold. The freezers are currently cold and in working condition.

We will defrost freezers on a monthly basis to ensure no ice build-up.

Ice for drinks at the pool can be bought from reception, there is no need to drive to buy ice. The reception also sells firelighters, wood, cold drinks and other basic items for the convenience of guests that forget basis necessities. Our listing has been updated and is now clear about the per person sharing. We will also contact guests who book the big lodge to enquire whether either double beds or twin single beds are required in the rooms.

Thank you for staying at Sky Lodge

Sky Lodge
Chantel V - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Chantel V
Family with young children

Swak.

Bestuurder probeer haar bes om plek aan die gang te hou met min tot geen hulp vanaf eienaars. Die webtuiste sal weer nuwe en opgedateerde foto's moet kry. Plek lyk glad nie soos dit op fotos lyk nie.

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Weak.

Manager tries her best to keep place going with little to no help from owners. The website will need to get new and updated photos again. Place does not look at all as it looks on photos.

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Dear Chantel,

Thank you for your review, we appreciate it.

We are sorry our lodge did not meet your expectations.

Our staff went the extra mile to try to accommodate your various requests. We agree that our manager is our best asset, she agreed to the 07:30 dishwashing request when they come on duty 09:00, she also offered to service your lodge on public holiday despite the website advising that the units are not serviced on public holidays and tried to resolve your every response to the best of our ability.

Management has the full support of the owners who were constantly updated during your stay.

The lodge uses the best local security company.

Thank you for visiting the lodge and we wish we were able to better satisfy your requests.

Sky Lodge
Anonymous Guest - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Nadja D - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Nadja D

Glad nie tevrede nie!

Ek sal nie hierdie verblyf aanbeveel nie, dit was 'n groot teleurstelling. Ek en my gesin wou 'n lekker wegbreek naweek hê vir my verjaarsdag en toe ons daar aankom was dit glad nie soos dit geadverteer was nie. Die swembad was vuil, jy kan nie die dam sien nie, daar was net een pap bord vir vier mense om te gebruik en omtrent niks skottelgoedseep of sponsie nie en daar was 'n verskriklike klein hangkas in die boonste kamers, ons kon niks klere ophang nie. Die pad soontoe is ook baie sleg, ek sal dit nie met 'n kar ry nie. Hartbeespoort was ook 'n groot teleurstelling, daar was omtrent niks om te doen nie en daar was vreeslik baie smouse. Die advertensie skep 'n vals illusie van 'n luukse wegbreeknaweek en dit was alles behalwe dit.

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Not at all satisfied!

I would not recommend this stay, it was a big disappointment. My family and I wanted a nice getaway weekend for my birthday and when we arrived it was not at all as advertised. The pool was dirty, you can't see the dam, there was only one bowl for four people to use and almost no dish soap or a sponge and there was a very small closet in the upstairs rooms, we couldn't hang any clothes. The road there is also very bad, I couldn't drive it with a car. Hartbeespoort was also a big disappointment, there was almost nothing to do and there was an awful lot of hawkers. The ad creates a false illusion of a luxury getaway weekend and it was anything but that.

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