Soebatsfontein Guest Lodge
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Serah H - Sep 2024
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We enjoyed braaiing with other guests that night. Lovely people and village!
Marlette V - Aug 2024
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Wat 'n fonds!
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What a fund!
All you need, complemented by warm hospitality. Definitely the place to stay for flower viewing in Namaqualand.
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Jetske F - Aug 2024
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Regte oase!
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Real oasis!
The host and wife go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. The communal kitchen is superbly equipped and the evening's braai is a delicious highlight. My suggestion is: please. a sliding door that can provide privacy between the bathroom and bedroom.
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Magda En Hannes B - Sep 2024
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Heerlik.
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Delicious.
We were kindly received. Have a nice time. Everything was well appointed. Linda and Raymond made a delicious fire on which the guests could barbecue together or if you want to barbecue alone, you can barbecue in front of your place.
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Rob P - Sep 2024
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Pleasant stay.
Martin V - Sep 2024
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Rustige plek waar tyd stilstaan.
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Quiet place where time stands still.
The initial frustration with the communication was not so nice. Was surprised with the whole setup and kitchen facilities. Much better than the photos on the page show. Have a good time in the evening. We booked for 2 nights but could only stay one night. Underestimated distance. The beds were clean and comfortable. We would consider the place again should we go in the direction. Directions were good.
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Russel G - Aug 2023
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Magical. Wonderful warm and friendly hosts and that made us feel like old friends.
Jetske F - Aug 2023
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'n Oasis in die mooiste vlaktes.
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An oasis in the most beautiful plains.
This special place really shouldn't be compared to other places. It was like going home to old friends. Silver clean, cutely furnished, nicely centrally located and the communal braai in the evening was a highlight. We felt very welcome and really enjoyed our stay.
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Charleen And Mike B - Aug 2023
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Friendly hosts, knowledgeable about surrounding Namaqualand vegetation. Accommodation was comfortable and neat.
Hendrik M V - Sep 2023
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Wonderlike mense.
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Wonderful people.
It's near Namakwa Park.
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Alida C - Aug 2023
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Mooi plek tussen blomme met hartlike gasheer en vrou.
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Beautiful place among flowers with warm host and wife.
What a pleasant place to stay. Great time with host and wife and other guests.
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Dalene O - Aug 2023
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Baie skoon en aangenaam.
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Very clean and pleasant.
The place is very clean and tidy. The fact that the bathroom does not have a door was not pleasant for us and will recommend this to management. Overall it was a pleasant and good experience.
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Johan K - Sep 2023
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Rustig en aangenaam.
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Quiet and pleasant.
Access routes, dirt roads very corrugated iron and washed away in places. Not a problem for 4x4 vehicles. Beautiful in flower time.
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Johann B - Aug 2023
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Afgeleë, stil, baie eenvoudig, maar baie aangenaam.
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Secluded, quiet, very simple, but very pleasant.
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Johan T - Aug 2023
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Die kamerprobleem het die verblyf versuur.
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The room problem soured the stay.
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Calima V - Aug 2022
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Very enjoyable.
Sinria W - Aug 2022
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Lekker.
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Nice.
Neat, basic overnight facilities. Excellent host and hospitality. Lovely hot shower. Nice time around the fire with other guests.
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Thys S - Sep 2022
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Aangename mense.
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Pleasant people.
Very pleasant hostess and host. Very good location. Very expensive for what you get. Small, only good for sleeping over.
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Michele B - Sep 2021
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Great atmosphere.
Lize K - Sep 2021
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Blomme kyk
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Went to see the flowers
Small room but beautiful, comfortable, clean and neat. The bed deserves special mention, good quality mattress and bedding, towels too. Very nice place to socialise with a well-equipped kitchen. Host and hostess are very warm people.
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Baie dankie, was lekker om julle hier te he.
Namauqa groete
Ray en Linda
Johan D - Sep 2021
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Baie gesellig.
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Very cozy.
Have a good time together. Very well located. Visiting area really well furnished. Owners go out of their way to keep guests happy.
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Filistea N - Aug 2021
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Goeie verblyf.
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Good stay.
Good value for money and pleasant owners who run the place well.
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Elize L - Aug 2021
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Soebatsfontein is 'n oase in die woestyn! Ray en Linda is die beste. Ons het die vriendelikste ontvangs gekry, hulle het ons kuier vervolmaak.
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Soebatsfontein is an oasis in the desert! Ray and Linda are the best. We received the most friendly reception, they made our visit perfect.
Soebatsfontein Guest House is very well furnished, clean and tidy. Shared kitchen has everything and more, the hospitality of the owners Ray and Linda is incredible, you leave as friends and not guests.
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Magdaleen S - Sep 2021
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'n Baie unieke ervaring in die middel van "niks", maar ook in die middel van "baie".
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A very unique experience in the middle of "nothing", but also in the middle of "a lot".
The rooms are very basic and small, but this did not cause any inconvenience. There is a lovely kitchen, porch and braai area where all the guests cooked together, visited and exchanged flower-watching tips. It was very special. Linda and Raymond were very helpful and catered to everyone's needs. Truly an exceptional place to stay.
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Hanlie B - Sep 2021
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'n Moet-besoek-plek.
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A must visit place.
It was such a good experience to come and share the special place with its rich history with the other guests and owners. The gathering barbeque area and kitchen exceeded our expectations.
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Retha P - Sep 2021
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It was a very unique, comfortable and easy stay. Had a great evening with the hosts.
Hennie B - Aug 2021
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Baie lekker gekuier saam met ander gaste om die vuur.
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Very nice time with other guests around the fire.
Location is still being developed. Soundproofing still a problem but owners aware of it. Excellent host and wife.
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Jill R - Aug 2021
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Very friendly, efficient hosts. Nothing was too much trouble.
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Eienaars baie gasvry en loop ekstra myl om verblyf aangenaam te maak.
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Owners very hospitable and go the extra mile to make stay pleasant.
We were 2 senior couples, all introverts. Despite that, had a great time with other guests and made new friends. Will check in there again for next tour! You also have the option to grill privately!
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Soebatsfontein Guest Lodge 's response
Rika,
Ek is bly julle het dit geniet. Dit was so lekker om julle as gaste te ontvang, kom gerus weer.
Groete.
Ray en Linda.
Daleen G - Aug 2021
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Tussen niks en nêrens. Weggesteek na lang grondpad se mooi natuur en bergreekse.
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Between nothing and nowhere. Tucked away after long dirt road's beautiful nature and mountain ranges.
The place is a pure 4x4 or camping adventurer's dream stopover. Everything basically is there. Very nice place if a group arrives there for the night, because owners cultivate a gathering around the table and braai. Communal kitchen and braai with owners and everyone staying overnight at Soebatsfontein Guest Lodge. Each overnight unit is only suitable for 2 persons with a bathroom. Thank you to the owners for being able to plan quickly upon arrival, and to be able to arrange a door for the bathroom. Only the front units have their own grills, but the rear units share a boma grill collectively. Rooms are facing each other so are not very soundproof, so if you listen very carefully you will hear your neighbor snoring if he is a very loud snorer. Makes me think back and long for our school days camping adventures. The very best was being unavailable from cell phone and signal, because could properly cut off and rest without any technology around. Perfect for me, because I could look at the beautiful stars and enjoy nature and silence, every minute.
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Johan V - Sep 2021
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Mooi omgewing.
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Nice environment.
Sorry about very small rooms and poor design. Hear all unpleasant personal noises from rooms next door and behind. Communal kitchen is not our choice, especially not with Covid-19.
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Des S - Aug 2021
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A jewel for such a remote placement.
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Realy enjoyed have you here.
Pierre Jacques L - Aug 2021
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Baie rustig en lekker.
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Very peaceful and nice.
A quiet environment with good customer service.
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Ansie P - Sep 2021
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Very clean and a superb hostess.
Marie K - Sep 2021
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Vriendelike ontvangs en skoon, maar teleurstellende verblyf.
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Friendly reception and clean, but disappointing accommodation.
Rooms are very small, bed with bedside lights no place for a chair. Small bathroom with no door no privacy. Advertised as a guest suite! One is deceived by description. No soap. Cold! Price is more than expected for such basic accommodation.
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Dankie vir jou terugvoer ons het aandag gegee aan jou voorstelle.
Elizabeth M - Aug 2021
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Soebatsfontein ervaring was uniek, maar nie so positief as wat ons verwag het nie.
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Soebatsfontein experience was unique, but not as positive as we expected.
The facilities were neat, but the rooms are very small. If you have rowdy and noisy neighbors, which was the case in our case, it is very disturbing. Would have liked basic facilities in unit such as a kettle as the communal kitchen is a risk in the Covid times we are in now. Furthermore, there were no basic things like a sink plug and extra toilet paper. During our stay there was a power outage. With the power outage there was no hot water although there are gas heaters for the water - strange. A power generator was switched on, but for very short periods which didn't really help. This was one of the most expensive fees we paid during our visit to the Namaqualand with the fewest facilities.
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Soebatsfontein Guest Lodge 's response
Dankie vir jou terugvoer daar is klankdigte isolasie in die plafon geïnstalleer. Gaste huis is nie deur ons ontwikkel nie dus kon ons nie veel aan die grote van die kamers doen nie, ons hou dit eenvoudig om als in die kamers te pas. Kragonderbrekings is deel van Suid-Afrika. Ons is beslis nie die duurste in Namakwaland nie met die minste geriewe nie.
Annatjie J - Sep 2020
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Baie aangenaam
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Very pleasant
Very simple but very effective. Pleasant host and hostess. Wonderful flower viewing experience. Will definitely visit again.
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Soebatsfontein Guest Lodge 's response
Baie dankie. Kom gerus weer. Groete, Ray en Linda.
Ronél K - Sep 2020
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Heerlik gekuier, naby Namaqaupark ingang, vriendelike gasheer.
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Had a great time, close to Namaqaupark entrance, friendly host.
Will refer others to them anytime.
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Soebatsfontein Guest Lodge 's response
Dankie Ronel, kom gerus weer.
Groete
Ray en Linda
Michelle R - Sep 2020
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Awesome hosts.
Carolyn V - Sep 2020
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A great experience.
Soebatsfontein Guest Lodge 's response
Thanks you Carolyn, do visit again.
Christoffel H - Sep 2020
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'n Uitsonderlike vriendelike kuier in 'n gesellige atmosfeer ver van alles.
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An exceptionally friendly visit in a cozy atmosphere far from everything.
The special way in which the self-service is offered from a central kitchen and living area is something special and different from the normal self-service places. This means that friends are made with the other visitors and the owners and creates a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. The location means that every day you can go in a different direction to view the beauty of the flowers.
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Soebatsfontein Guest Lodge 's response
Baie dankie, dit was lekker om julle hier te he.
Groete,
Ray en Linda
Monique K - Sep 2020
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Ongelooflike atmosfeer, vriendelike gasvrou
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Amazing atmosphere, friendly hostess
The whole set-up is very cute - there is a cozy atmosphere and the place is ideal if flower-watching is on your to-do list.
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Johann K - Sep 2020
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Gemoedelikheid, een met die natuur, die gees van Namakwaland.
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Calmness, one with nature, the spirit of Namaqualand.
This guest house is only open during the flower season. It offers one a place to stay that fits in with the spirit of the landscape: simplicity but not inferior, friendly company with other guests at the braai and communal kitchen (which is particularly well equipped), a night's rest in silence in a small village with friendly and peaceful inhabitants. Here one becomes part of the landscape. And Soebatsfontein is perfectly situated to view the park in all directions. The roads are like the landscape - rough, but vehicles with sufficient ground clearance can handle it. The combination of Soebatsfontein and the Guest Lodge offers a unique accommodation experience for people who do not think that 5-star accommodation is the purpose of a trip.
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Soebatsfontein Guest Lodge 's response
Dankie Johann. As mense buite seisoen by ons wil oornag moet hulle net voortydig met ons kontak maak om te hoor of ons op Soebatsfontein is. Groepe wat buite seisoen wil kom is ook welkom, kontak ons net voortydig sodat ons alles reg kan kry.
Groete
Ray en Linda
Philippus H - Aug 2020
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Pragtige plek met vriendelike eienaars.
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Beautiful place with friendly owners.
After the flowery ride, this overnight stay was simply nice and comfortable. Clean, tidy, everything you need and one of the nicest nights sleep ever! Unfortunately or perhaps fortunately, MTN is not available, so no signal.
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Soebatsfontein Guest Lodge 's response
Baie dankie, kom gerus weer. Volgende keer kry ons julle om vir ons te kom kos maak.
Groete
Ray en Linda
Marius R - Aug 2020
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Regtig lekker eenvoudig en aangename akkommodasie.
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Really nice simple and pleasant accommodation.
Really nice simple and pleasant accommodation. Clean and tidy and good facilities.
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Soebatsfontein Guest Lodge 's response
Dankie Marius, Dit was lekker om julle hier te he. Groete Linda
Colin B - Aug 2020
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Couldn’t ask for more helpful and friendly people.
Soebatsfontein Guest Lodge 's response
Hi Colin,
Thanks, we loved having you here.
Regards
Linda Castelyn
Ria S - Aug 2020
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Heerlik gekuier, soos ou vriende uitmekaar.
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Had a great time, like old friends apart.
See stars.
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Soebatsfontein Guest Lodge 's response
Dankie Ria. Ons het al die besondere oulike gaste vreeslik geniet. Kom gerus weer.
Groete
Ray en Linda
Yolande C - Sep 2020
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Baie lekker.
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Very nice.
People are friendly and helpful. Place is very neat.
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Danie M - Sep 2020
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Net wat ons nodig gehad het.
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Just what we needed.
Pleasant host and hostess. Had a great time. Already recommended to family and friends.
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Dawid B - Sep 2020
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Uitstekend op heel 'n ander manier om gaste se behoefte te vervul.
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Excellent in a completely different way to fulfill guests' need.
We connected easily and hung out around the campfire with the other guests. The rooms are very neat but very small, but clean and sensibly furnished.
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Soebatsfontein Guest Lodge 's response
Dankie, dit was lekker om julle hier te ontvang.
Groete
Ray en Linda
Hannelie D - Aug 2020
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A very pleasant surprise in a remote area.
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Thank you, Hannelie. Do visit again.
Regards,
Ray and Linda
Frans En Zelda K - Aug 2020
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Lekker gekuier.
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Have a nice time.
Made new friends, had a great time around the fires and lots of additional information about events, places and flower routes.
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Soebatsfontein Guest Lodge 's response
Dankie Zelda. Dit was lekker om julle by ons te he. Kom gerus weer.
Groete
Ray en Linda
Stephanie E - Aug 2020
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Oasis in the middle of nowhere.
Soebatsfontein Guest Lodge 's response
Hi Stephane.
It was so nice having you here.
Until next time.
Regards
Linda Castelyn
Marius Fischer F - Sep 2020
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Rustig in natuur. Lekker fietsry-geleenthede. Huislik.
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Quiet in nature. Nice cycling events. Homely.
Close to national park, beautiful passes and close to sea. Good chance to explore coast from here. Especially McDougalls Bay special. Geology of Concordia/Okiep/Springbok is special. Flowers here more beautiful than south at Clanwilliam. Occurs naturally in hills and rocks that ensure beautiful natural scenes.
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Soebatsfontein Guest Lodge 's response
Hallo Marius, dankie dat julle by ons kom oorbly het Kom gerus weer.
Groete
Ray En Linda
Philip G - Aug 2020
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Gerieflike, huislike verblyf teenaan die Namakwa NP en naby die Diamantkus.
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Comfortable, homely accommodation opposite the Namakwa NP and close to the Diamond Coast.
The owners arranged meals for us and gave advice on where to see the best flowers. Their knowledge about the condition of the roads was also valuable.
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Marli S - Sep 2020
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Vars skoon lug, goeie gasvryheid. Geriewe was nie wat verwag is nie.
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Fresh clean air, good hospitality. Amenities were not what was expected.
No road signs and google takes you on 4x4 route through park.
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Ulla S - Sep 2020
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Effe teleurgesteld.
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Slightly disappointed.
Rooms not soundproof; noise from adjacent rooms very disturbing. Neat but too small. Double bed unacceptable, rock hard mattress. Water pump system is noisy and is turned off at 22:00.
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Soebatsfontein Guest Lodge 's response
Hi Ulla,
Ons is jammer om te hoor dat jy nie so n lekker ondervinding hier by ons gehad het nie. Ons is wel bewus v d klankdig probleem en het reeds daarna begin kyk maar met covid kon ons nie betyds iets daarom doen nie.
Groete
Ray en Linda
Louisa V - Sep 2019
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Dit is 'n ondervinding om nie te mis nie.
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It is an experience not to be missed.
The place is clean and well appointed. The owner is very helpful and hospitable. The environment is breathtaking.
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Soebatsfontein Guest Lodge 's response
Dankie Louisa, dit was lekker om julle hier te he.
Groete
Linda Castelyn
Izak And Lila V - Aug 2019
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A real gem in Namaqua Park
Adrienne T - Aug 2019
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Puik diens en baie skoon geriewe.
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Great service and very clean facilities.
Very warm reception by Willie and Annemarie. They made us feel very welcome and we learnt a lot from them about the area and its people.
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- Capacity: 20 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Soebatsfontein Guest Lodge, Soebatsfontein, 8257, Northern Cape