Sondela Nature Reserve and Spa - Chalets
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Cinta B - Dec 2024
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Natuurskoon, rustig.
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Scenic, peaceful.
Very nice. Except for the Jazuzzi that was taken out. The grate of the braai was bent and the meat rolled off every now and then. Frying tongs were also broken.
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Everlyn T - Nov 2024
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Natuur rustigheid en ontspanning.
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Nature tranquility and relaxation.
Thank you very much, it was the best weekend ever: tranquility, the animals and everything. The Spa and staff were so good to us. Thanks again for the wonderful time.
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Carl L - Nov 2024
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Rustige bosveld uitspan.
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Tranquil woodland stretches out.
Unit is well equipped, clean and tidy. Large porch with built-in braai makes it a cozy place to visit.
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Ines S - Nov 2024
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We had an awesome time. Staff were friendly and very helpful.
Monia V - Oct 2024
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Lekker gesinsnaweek.
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Have a nice family weekend.
The unit was well equipped and also a lot of space to hang out outside: braai on the porch with an honor room table, canopy with table and chairs, boma for fire. Units are far enough apart for plenty of privacy.
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Kate S - Sep 2024
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‘n Heerlike wegbreuk in die natuur.
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A wonderful getaway in nature.
We had a very nice stay. Sondela has so much to do for the children and they are safe. Junior Ranger is a must for the kids.
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Olga V - Sep 2024
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Sal vir seker weer boek! Die hele pakket was topgehalte!
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Will book again for sure! The whole package was top quality!
We have booked 2 chalets right opposite each other, very tidy and good value for money. The bomas and fire pits helped a lot with the cold weather!
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Jg H - Jul 2024
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Fantastiese verblyf en oord.
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Fantastic accommodation and resort.
Fantastic accommodation resort.
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Isabella N - Jul 2024
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Rus lekker en ontspan.
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Rest well and relax.
Was delicious. So relaxing. Staff was amazing and we checked out a little later. The 10 o'clock slot is quite tight on a Sunday.
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Isabella N - Jul 2024
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Rustig, ontspannend en 'n wonderlike naweek wegbreek.
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Peaceful, relaxing and a great weekend getaway.
The weekend was amazing. The staff were very accommodating and we were able to check out slightly later. The 10 hours is quite limiting, especially if you want to cycle first. Thank you very much. The jacuzzi just wouldn't heat up.
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Tebogo S - May 2024
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Really beautiful place.
Riana N - Mar 2024
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Ons gesin het heerlik ontspan. Die braaiarea en kuierplek was lieflik!
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Our family had a great time relaxing. The braai area and hangout was lovely!
Nice Bosveld Team.
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Celmari D - Feb 2024
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Veilig, salig in die natuur!
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Safe, blissful in nature!
Always good at Sondela!
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Leonie R - Oct 2024
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Verkwikkend.
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Invigorating.
Delicious. Restful. Everything orderly and working. Will always again.
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Annatjie L - Aug 2024
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Fantasties.
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Fantastic.
Incredibly peaceful and nature wonderful. Saw lots of wildlife and several bird species.
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Marlize Y - Aug 2024
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'n Lekker gesinsvakansie so naby van die huis af. Lekker ontspan langs die boma.
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A nice family holiday so close to home. Relax next to the boma.
The chalets were very neat and the service was very good. Everyone was friendly and went out of their way to help us. One of the curtain arrangements fell off and they fixed it very quickly. Would perhaps make one of the rooms' bed size at least queen instead of double, but it is said in advance.
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Rika B - Jun 2024
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Heerlik. Baie om te doen.
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Delicious. Lots to do.
Very nice. Quiet, peaceful and tidy.
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Monique V - Jun 2024
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Heerlik gebly!
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Great stay!
Excellent service at this destination.
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Joey G - Dec 2024
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Uitstekend.
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Outstanding.
Very neat and the workers very friendly. We will book again for sure.
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Ilani D - Dec 2024
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The restaurant was closed both nights, so we bought food from the nearest garage.
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Dit was 'n heerlike naweek.
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It was a lovely weekend.
We had a fantastic stay. The handling for clients at reception can be worked on. Furthermore, it was a great weekend with lots of game and bird species that came to visit the chalet.
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Lynette S - Jan 2024
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Great.
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Great.
Had a nice stay. Might just mow the grass in front of the chalet.
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Keith W - Sep 2024
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Very good.
Marilize V - Jul 2024
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Naweek is te kort. So 'n ongelooflike lekker venue.
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Weekend is too short. Such an incredibly nice venue.
Had a great weekend!
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Liezel C - Jun 2024
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Pragtige natuurskoon sal verseker aanbeveel vir familie kuiers.
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Beautiful scenery will surely recommend for family visits.
Had a great stay. Many activities with the peaceful nature around you.
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Robert B - Apr 2024
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Lovely.
Mari D - Mar 2024
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As alles reg was, soos aangevra, is Sondela 'n lekker plek.
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If everything was right, as requested, Sondela is a nice place.
Our initial booking indicated that we had 3 cottages together, but two were and the other was not. I asked for special permission to check in at 12:00, but when we arrived they said it wouldn't be until 13:00. The power plugs of one cottage and the upper part of the fridge did not work. The utility man came to work on the power, but it was already dark when we first got power. It was quite a disappointment. For the price of almost one night's stay, we expected everything to be fine.
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Ryno O - Oct 2024
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Good breakaway stay.
Krismi V - Jun 2024
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Rustig.
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Restful.
We had a great time, except for the fact that we had no hot water since Saturday.
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Tiaan R - Feb 2024
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It was nice.
Darryl F - May 2024
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Pleasant and relaxing.
Stiaan B - Sep 2024
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Ontspannend.
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Relaxing.
Accommodation was good and tidy.
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Brendan M - Feb 2024
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Dissapointed.
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Fair and I think staff should be aware that some units offer free air con.
Adia M - Jun 2024
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Ontspannend, goeie fietsryroetes, baie stof. QR-kode is onvoldoende.
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Relaxing, good cycling routes, lots of dust. QR code is insufficient.
Was a regular at the place for many years, but had not been there for 8 years. Comfortable houses and many activities. Cutlery was dirty, house key was gone and had to struggle in the dark at 7pm to get into the house without a key. House is not serviced on Sundays and it is not indicated or mentioned anywhere, and the costs are high per night. You would think this would include cleaning services every day. Directional signs to the cottages are very poor, we had a lot of trouble finding the house in the evening when we arrived, there are signs gone (mentioned all the matters to reception). The dust is also very bad on the roads with a lot of traffic. In earlier years, roads were scraped and water-sprayed regularly. The heaters in the cottage are also outdoor. Information is passed on very poorly. Wasn't aware of the QR code with information, but that's about it. I suggest a small file per house with all the information of the place as it always was. They can also put in a list of birds and animals, so that you can get to know nature better. (Older generation people are uncomfortable with QR codes). The place remains a nice place and it's neat, comfortable and close to PTA, we relaxed, but the standard has slightly weakened from what we were used to at the place. Hope attention is paid to my points.
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Heine B - Jun 2024
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Below average.
Christa V - Dec 2023
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Puik venue.
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Great venue.
Lovely place in wonderful surroundings, and great time of year, all green and beautiful. Would love to go again.
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Diana D - Dec 2023
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Baie lekker .
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Very nice .
It was very nice, just wish I had known in advance that you have to buy coupons for power to use the air conditioner. We only found out when we got there. Usually, accommodation costs include electricity on the unit regardless of whether there is air conditioning or not.
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Yvette V - Sep 2023
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Baie lekker en amazing staff.
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Very nice and amazing staff.
Enjoyed very much thank you friendly, clean, comfortable.
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Beverley C - Aug 2023
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Veilig, asemrowend en gerieflik.
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Safe, breathtaking and convenient.
Second time this year and stay nice for a break from the city, nice and close.
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Renier J - Jul 2023
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Skoon, netjies en privaat.
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Clean, tidy and private.
Definitely want to book again for the KykNet Expo but look for a closer chalet. Staying at Sondela during the Expo also gives you easy and convenient access to the festival. And bonus: fast car wash spray-off service if you book out on the day! No WIFI at the chalet and we only missed a duvet inside for the sofa bed.
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Sondela Nature Reserve and Spa - Chalets 's response
Goeie dag Renier
Dankie dat jy die tyd geneem het om ons terug voering te gee oor jou verblyf by ons.
Ons waardeer dit altyd om terugvoer te hoor oor die ervaring wat ons verskaf, en jou kommentaar is ter harte geneem.
Ons hoop om jou binnekort weer by ons te sien.
Bosveld groete
Sondela Bestuur
Daleen N - Jul 2023
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Great stay.
Sondela Nature Reserve and Spa - Chalets 's response
Good day
Thank you for the feedback, you will be happy to hear that we are currently installing inverters in all our chalets which should be completed soon.
Hope to see you again soon
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Sondela Management team
Margaret W - May 2023
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Baie dankie, dit was baie lekker.
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Thank you very much, it was very nice.
Very friendly and helpful staff. We will definitely come again.
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Bertus C - Apr 2023
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Gerieflik, privaat en netjies.
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Comfortable, private and tidy.
Conveniently near highway. Very wild. Charlet well furnished. Nice restaurant and deli. Everything available. Friendly service. Will definitely go again.
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Anna N - Mar 2023
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Lekker bosveldkuier, rustig skoon en netjies.
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Nice woodland walk, quiet, clean and tidy.
Services from reception, restaurant and cleaning were some of the best. Site is neat and clean. Workers of the highest quality.
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Naomi K - Mar 2023
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Very nice.
Tillie S - Dec 2023
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Heerlik in die bos tussen diere.
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Delicious in the forest among animals.
Definitely had a great time and rested.
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Shani K - Aug 2023
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Our favorite chalet at Sondela.
Arrie K - Nov 2023
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Baie aangename plek en baie netjies. Sal dit weer besoek.
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Very pleasant place and very neat. Will visit again.
Had a great stay and really enjoyed it.
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Jan O - Nov 2023
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Ontspannend.
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Relaxing.
Great weekend with good accommodation.
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Louise W - Sep 2023
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Peaceful and fun environments.
Hermien Z - Apr 2023
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Vriendelik, rustig en goed bestuur.
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Friendly, quiet and well managed.
Sondela Chalet 117 is nicely situated in a quiet area of Sondela.
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Morné D - Mar 2023
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Lekker Sondela!
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Nice Sondela!
Now that was fun! Sondela: always a winner.
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Willie M - Dec 2023
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Great, goeie rus vir mens se siel.
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Great, good rest for one's soul.
The place is well furnished and has enough space for outdoor activities such as jogging and cycling. However, the chalets are very expensive - the price per night is more than the Kruger Park. We can agree that the Kruger is in a different league than the accommodation at Sondela Nature Reserve and Spa - Chalets.
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Henk P - Dec 2023
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Peaceful.
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Peaceful.
We have been going to Sondela for several years in December and enjoy it very much. One hour's drive from Pretoria. New private units are nicely renovated.
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Leonie B - Nov 2023
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Heerlik.
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Delicious.
We love the reserve and the chalets, but the reception needs a lot of work in terms of friendliness. Sour faces greet you, very unpleasant. And the men at the gate are also incompetent. If one can look past that, Sondela is great.
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Jacques B - May 2023
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Nice unit, good facilities.
Anita B - Feb 2023
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Enigste probleem was dat die boonste slaapkamer se beddens bed bugs gehad het.
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Only problem was that the upstairs bedroom's beds had bed bugs.
The upper beds were full of bed bugs and bit my guests furiously. The jacuzzi was dirty and without water.
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Masontaha N - Nov 2023
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We enjoyed our stay at Sondela Nature Reserve and Spa - Chalets, but the lady at the reception gave us the wrong.
Natasha B - Mar 2023
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Heerlike huis met meeste benodighede vir kort verblyf. Jacuzzi en TV was buite werking en kon nie herstel word tydens ons besoek nie.
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Lovely house with most necessities for a short stay. Jacuzzi and TV were out of order and could not be repaired during our visit.
Not 100% value for money. Although it is a beautiful house there are some items needed in the kitchen to make it comfortable. There are no plastic glasses for children or containers to pack barbecue for the fridge. It is indeed sufficient for a short stay. The staff were unable to repair the jacuzzi and the disappointment was huge as it was the only reason we booked the particular unit. The TV was also out of order. Unit was clean and tidy on arrival and it was nice that it was cleaned daily.
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Greg W - Dec 2023
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Expensive for days - we normally go camping.
Eben K - Aug 2023
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Dit was lekker gewees, maar sal 3 aanbevelings maak.
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It was nice, but will make 3 recommendations.
A comfortable couch in the living room would have been nice (the current couch is not comfortable). A TV in the master bedroom would have been nice for relaxation. Wi-fi would have been nice because mobile reception is very bad at Sondela.
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Sondela Nature Reserve and Spa - Chalets 's response
Geagte Eben
Dankie dat jy die tyd geneem het om ons terugvoer te gee oor jou verblyf ons en vir jou aanbevelings. Ons waardeer dit altyd om terugvoer te hoor oor die ervaring wat ons verskaf.
Jy sal bly wees om te hoor dat ons tans besig is om ons chalets op te knap met nuwe meubels en om "inverters" te installeer.
Hou ons sosiale media blaaie dop.
Vriendelike groete,
Sondela Natuurreservaat bestuur
Yolanda S - Dec 2022
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Value for money.
Monica V - Aug 2022
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Very enjoyable weekend away.
Christelle B - Apr 2022
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Soos altyd, was alles net lekker.
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As always, everything was just great.
Only 1 negative: at reception we booked at the spa, for Saturday. The lady made the reservation and took our cell phone number in case something happened. However, when we arrived early on Saturday (in the cold, through the mud and rain), our reservation was not confirmed and other people were already booked in our time slot. It was slightly unpleasant and very uncomfortable. It felt like the ladies thought we were lying.
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Eunice V - Nov 2022
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Great family experience.
Tersia A - Jun 2022
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Wonderlik!
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Wonderful!
Was pleasantly surprised with the whole farm!
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Shani K - Jun 2022
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Sondela is always consistent, you know what you get.
Tertia V - Mar 2022
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Excellent.
Rina V - Feb 2022
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Baie lekker gebly. Alles wat jy nodig het.
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Very nice stay. Everything you need.
Very peaceful if you want to get away from all the hustle and bustle.
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Jackie P - Sep 2022
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Dit was heerlik, die kinders het die warmwaterswembad geniet. Braaiplekkie great. Wild 'n treffer.
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It was lovely, the children enjoyed the hot water pool. Great barbecue. Wild a hit.
It was nice and quiet at the chalets, the swimming areas were clean.
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Mariska N - Feb 2022
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Ontspannend, stil en rustig, oord bied wye reeks aktiwiteite, baie diere te sien, lekker braai- en kuier-area.
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Relaxing, quiet and peaceful, resort offers wide range of activities, lots of animals to see, nice braai and socializing area.
Although Sondela is located just a stone's throw from Pretoria, you immediately forget about the city's noise and become one with nature. Sondela offers a peaceful, relaxing experience. Goats, birds and warthogs also regularly visit each chalet. There is a lot to do, such as cycling and horse riding, swimming, putt-putt, walking, tennis and so on. There is also a very nice meeting area on the stoep, as well as a boma and built-in braai at the Acacia chalets where we stayed. Remember your own wood, you can just buy it from the snack bar by the pool. House interior is very neat, well equipped. Keep a tip handy for the people who spray your car when leaving the resort when you check out. My only criticism would be the charging of certain fees, including the air conditioning fee (R75) and then you are not guaranteed that there will be one in your room, as in our case. In addition, there were "tokens" left on the air cooler that had not been used up by the previous guests. So first check if you do have one in your room and if there might still be hours left to use. One regular drinking glass broke for which we had to pay R71, which is quite a lot for one glass. Each car pays a conservation fee of around R275 if I remember correctly, but that's understandable. Just plan for it. One of the ladies at reception initially wanted each room/couple to pay a R500 break deposit while another person said it was R500 for the whole cottage. Just make sure about that, otherwise everyone who checks in has to pay an unnecessary R500 deposit.
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Neels V - Dec 2022
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Teleurgesteld.
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Disappointed.
There was more loadshedding than daylight. Chalet is not equipped for that at all and for the R11 000 for 4 nights one expects better. Couldn't use the DStv at all because the signal was too weak due to of heavy weather. The animals were very beautiful! We decided to drive a day ahead of time due to from our experience.
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Jan S - Oct 2021
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Fantasties!
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Fantastic!
We have already told the whole world about how tame the animals are and how safe the hiking and cycling routes are, as well as how much there is to do and forwarded photos. We can't be outspoken.
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Eunice V - Sep 2021
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Refreshing and peaceful.
Izak En Tertia V - Nov 2021
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Baie aangenaam en 'n wonderlike plek.
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Very pleasant and a great place.
Beautiful place and very neat.
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Hans V - Oct 2021
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Baie lekker gekuier en het die privaatheid geniet.
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Had a great time and enjoyed the privacy.
See stars.
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Michelle G - Oct 2021
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Baie aktiwiteite vir die hele gesin.
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Lots of activities for the whole family.
Sondela is wonderful. Will go again anytime.
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Ameldie D - May 2021
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Rustige boswegbreek.
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Peaceful forest getaway.
Was a lovely neat place to live for the weekend - wish we could have stayed longer! The youngsters really enjoyed all the activities, cycling was at the top of the list. Will definitely visit Sondela as much as possible. Can confidently recommend it.
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Ernest B - Oct 2021
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Rustige natuur.
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Tranquil nature.
Peaceful atmosphere in the forest.
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Carol M - Nov 2021
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Very disappointing. The potjie meal included in our race entries was a terrible stew served cold in a small plastic bowl.
- Capacity: 130 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 15:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Sondela Nature Reserve, Farm Tweefontein 462 KR, Bela Bela, 0480, Limpopo