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Sondela Nature Reserve and Spa - Chalets

75 reviews
Self Catering

Review Summary

4.5 out of 5from 75 reviews for Sondela Nature Reserve and Spa - Chalets
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Service
4.2/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.7/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Monia V - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Monia V
Family with teenagers

Lekker gesinsnaweek.

Die eenheid was goed toegerus en ook heelwat plek om buite te kuier: braai op die stoep met 'n eerkamertafel, afdak met tafel en stoele, boma vir vuur. Eenhede is ver genoeg uit mekaar vir baie privaatheid.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kate S
Family with young children

‘n Heerlike wegbreuk in die natuur.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Sondela het soveel om te doen vir die kinders en hulle is veilig. Junior Ranger is 'n moet vir die kinders.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Olga V
With friends

Sal vir seker weer boek! Die hele pakket was topgehalte!

Ons het 2 chalets bespreek reg oorkant mekaar, baie netjies en goeie waarde vir geld. Die bomas en vuurpitte het baie gehelp met die koue weer!

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jg H
Family with young children

Fantastiese verblyf en oord.

Fantastiese verblyf oord.

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Fantastic accommodation and resort.

Fantastic accommodation resort.

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Isabella N - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Isabella N
Family with teenagers

Rus lekker en ontspan.

Was heerlik. So ontspannend. Staff was amazing en ons is effe later uitgeklok. Die 10 uur slot is nogal tight op 'n Sondag .

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Isabella N
With friends

Rustig, ontspannend en 'n wonderlike naweek wegbreek.

Die naweek was amazing. Die personeel was baie akkommoderend en ons kon effens later uitklok. Die 10 uur is nogal beperkend veral as jy eers wil fietsry. Baie dankie. Die jacuzzi wou net nie warm word nie.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tebogo S
With friends

Really beautiful place.

A very beautiful place, clean and neat. All the staff members we interacted with were very friendly and courteous.

Riana N - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riana N
Family with teenagers

Ons gesin het heerlik ontspan. Die braaiarea en kuierplek was lieflik!

Lekker Bosveld Uitspan.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Celmari D
With partner

Veilig, salig in die natuur!

Altyd lekker by Sondela!

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Safe, blissful in nature!

Always good at Sondela!

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Leonie R - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Leonie R

Verkwikkend.

Heerlik. Rustig. Alles ordelik en werkend. Sal altyd weer.

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Invigorating.

Delicious. Restful. Everything orderly and working. Will always again.

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Annatjie L - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annatjie L

Fantasties.

Ongelooflik rustig en natuur wonderlik. Baie wild en verskeie voël spesies gesien.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marlize Y
Family with young children

'n Lekker gesinsvakansie so naby van die huis af. Lekker ontspan langs die boma.

Die chalets was baie netjies en die diens was baie goed. Almal was vriendelik en het uit hulle pad gegaan om ons te help. Een van die gordynreëlings het afgeval en hulle het dit baie vinnig reggemaak. Sou miskien een van die kamers se bedgrootte ten minste queen maak i.p.v. dubbel, maar dit word vooraf gesê.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rika B
With partner

Heerlik. Baie om te doen.

Baie lekker. Stil, rustig en netjies.

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Delicious. Lots to do.

Very nice. Quiet, peaceful and tidy.

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

Heerlik gebly!

Uitstekende diens by hierdie bestemming.

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Great stay!

Excellent service at this destination.

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Alida V - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alida V
Family with teenagers

Dit was 'n heerlike naweek.

Ons het fantasties gebly. Daar kan wel aan die hantering vir kliente gewerk word by ontvangs. Verder was dit 'n great naweek met hope wild en voëlspesies wat by die chalet 'n draai kom maak het.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lynette S
Family with teenagers

Great.

Het lekker gebly. Kan dalk net gras voor die chalet sny.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Keith W
Family with young children

Very good.

Staff are all very friendly. Very responsive to solving problems reported - TV and hot water system.

Marilize V - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Marilize V
Family with teenagers

Naweek is te kort. So 'n ongelooflike lekker venue.

Heerlike naweek gehad!

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Liezel C
Family with young children

Pragtige natuurskoon sal verseker aanbeveel vir familie kuiers.

Het baie lekker gebly. Baie aktiwiteite met die rustige natuur om jou.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Robert B
With partner

Lovely.

Wonderful experience to have nature at your door.

Mari D - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Mari D
Large group

As alles reg was, soos aangevra, is Sondela 'n lekker plek.

Ons aanvanklike bespreking het daarop gedui dat ons 3 huisies bymekaar was, maar twee was en die ander een nie. Ek het spesiale toestemming gevra om 12:00 in te teken, maar met ons aankoms het hulle gesê dit sal eers 13:00 wees. Die kragproppe van een huisie en die boonste gedeelte van die yskas het nie gewerk nie. Die nutsman het gekom om aan die krag te werk, maar dit was reeds donker toe ons krag eers gekry het. Dit was nogal 'n teleurstelling. Vir die prys van amper een nag se verblyf het ons verwag dat alles reg sou wees.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ryno O
Family with young children

Good breakaway stay.

Was a good break away, downside was the rat nest in the roof with rat droppings inside the main bedroom. But all in all a good stay.

Krismi V - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Krismi V
With friends

Rustig.

Ons het baie lekker gekuier, behalwe vir die feit dat ons geen warm water gehad het van Saterdag af nie.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Tiaan R
With friends

It was nice.

Very friendly staff.

Darryl F - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Darryl F
With partner

Pleasant and relaxing.

Enjoyed walking amongst the game.

Stiaan B - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Stiaan B
Family with teenagers

Ontspannend.

Verblyf was goed en netjies.

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Relaxing.

Accommodation was good and tidy.

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Brendan M - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Brendan M
Family with teenagers

Dissapointed.

It was great to get away to the bush with the family and to spend the time relaxing. I was, however, disappointed at the offering considering the daily rate. On arrival, I had to purchase coupons for the use of the air conditioners in the chalet. This was not listed on the website when booking. Then only 2 of the 4 air conditioners worked. One of those that worked poured water out all over the cupboards and kitchen. Then a big disappointment and frustration was the tools for braaing. The chalets have a boma to make a fire and a braai, however there were no tools (spade, rake) to manage the fire or coals with, no brush to clean the grid, and a really poor set of tongs. This makes the experience a frustrating one. The website also mentions horse riding available, meanwhile the horses were apparently sold a long time ago. Considering the number of people that can accommodate, the pool is really small and very few lounging chairs around it.

Michele V - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Michele V
With friends

Fair and I think staff should be aware that some units offer free air con.

I have raised all my issues with the hospitality team. Also, I have raised them with the host.

Adia M - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Adia M

Ontspannend, goeie fietsryroetes, baie stof. QR-kode is onvoldoende.

Was vir baie jare gereeld by the place, maar was 8 jaar laas daar gewees. Gerieflike huise en baie aktiwiteite. Eetgerei was vuil, huis se sleutel was weg en moes in donkerte sukkel om 19:00 om in die huis te kom sonder 'n sleutel. Huis word nie Sondae gediens nie en dis geensins enige plek aangedui of genoem nie, en die kostes is hoog per aand. Mens sou dink dit sluit skoonmaakdienste elke dag in. Aanwysingsborde is baie swak na huisies toe, ons het in die aand toe ons daar aankom baie gesukkel om die huis te vind, daar is bordjies weg (het al die sake genoem aan ontvangs). Die stof is ook baie erg op die paaie met baie verkeer. Vroeër jare is pad geskraap en natgespuit gereeld. Die verwarmers in die huisie is ook buitewerking. Inligting word baie swak deurgegee. Was nie bewus van die QR-kode met inligting nie, maar tot daar is dit beperk. Ek stel voor 'n lêertjie per huisie met al die inligting van the place soos dit altyd was. Daar kan hulle ook gerus 'n voëllys en dierelys insit, sodat mens die natuur beter kan leer ken. (Ouer generasie mense is ongemaklik met QR-kodes). The place bly 'n lekker plek en dis netjies, gerieflik en naby aan PTA, ons het ontspan, maar die standaard het effens verswak van wat ons gewoond was by the place. Hoop daar word aandag geskenk aan my punte.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Heine B
Family with young children

Below average.

We were only allowed to book in at 15h00, which makes no sense. We arrived at 12h00, so for 3 hours with small children and no plan could be made! The chalet was not clean and the dust around the chalets was terrible. There was no grass, however the adverts show grass? Breakfast at the restaurant was non-existent!

Christa V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christa V
With partner

Puik venue.

Heerlike plekkie in wonderlike omgewing, en puik tyd van die jaar, alles groen en pragtig. Sal graag weer gaan.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Diana D
With partner

Baie lekker .

Dit was baie lekker, sou net graag wou vooraf geweet het dat mens koepons moet koop vir krag om die lugversorger te kan gebruik. Ons het dit eers verneem met ons aankoms daar. Gewoonlik sluit verblyfkostes elektrisiteit in op die eenheid ongeag of daar lugversorging in is of nie.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yvette V
Family with young children

Baie lekker en amazing staff.

Baie geniet dankie vriendelik, skoon, gerieflik.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Beverley C
With partner

Veilig, asemrowend en gerieflik.

Tweede keer hierdie jaar en bly lekker vir wegbreek van die stad, lekker naby.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Renier J
With friends

Skoon, netjies en privaat.

Wil definitief weer bespreek vir die KykNet Expo maar kyk vir 'n nader chalet. Die verblyf by Sondela tydens die Expo gee ook vir jou maklike en gerieflike toegang tot die fees. En bonus: vinnige karwas-afspuitdiens as jy die dag uitboek! Geen WIFI by die chalet nie en ons het net 'n duvet inner gemis vir die slaapbank.

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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

Sondela Nature Reserve and Spa - Chalets
Daleen N - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daleen N
Family with young children

Great stay.

Load shedding in the bushveld is not nice!

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

Regards
Sondela Management team

Sondela Nature Reserve and Spa - Chalets
Margaret W - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Margaret W
Family with young children

Baie dankie, dit was baie lekker.

Baie vriendelike en behulpsame personeel. Ons sal verseker weer kom.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bertus C
With partner

Gerieflik, privaat en netjies.

Gerieflik naby hoofweg. Baie wild. Charlet goed ingerig. Lekker restaurant en deli. Alles beskikbaar. Vriendelike diens. Sal beslis weer gaan.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anna N
Family with young children

Lekker bosveldkuier, rustig skoon en netjies.

Dienste vanaf ontvangs, restaurant en skoonmaak was van die beste. Terrein is netjies en skoon. Werkers van hoogste gehalte.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Naomi K
Individual traveller

Very nice.

Enjoyed the park.

Tillie S - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Tillie S

Heerlik in die bos tussen diere.

Beslis heerlik gekuier en gerus.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Shani K
Family with teenagers

Our favorite chalet at Sondela.

Sondela is always a wonderful getaway. Lots to do. This specific chalet has a Jacuzzi, boma, and an extra patio which is really fun to have.

Arrie K - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Arrie K
With friends

Baie aangename plek en baie netjies. Sal dit weer besoek.

Baie lekker gebly en dit baie geniet.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jan O
Family with young children

Ontspannend.

Heerlike naweek met goeie verblyf.

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Relaxing.

Great weekend with good accommodation.

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Louise W - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Louise W
Family with teenagers

Peaceful and fun environments.

Sondela is one of our favourite family getaways. For teens always extra fun when there are a lot of other kids, they spend hours playing games, and swimming, while parents can get some well-deserved chillax time. Whether it's camping or in the chalets always a pleasant experience.

Hermien Z - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hermien Z
With friends

Vriendelik, rustig en goed bestuur.

Sondela Chalet 117 is mooi geleë in 'n stil omgewing van Sondela.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Morné D
Family with young children

Lekker Sondela!

Dit was nou lekker! Sondela: altyd 'n wenner.

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Nice Sondela!

Now that was fun! Sondela: always a winner.

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Willie M - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Willie M
With partner

Great, goeie rus vir mens se siel.

Die plek is goed ingerig en het genoeg spasie vir buitelug aktiwiteite soos draf en fietsry. Die chalets is egter baie duur - die prys per nag is meer as die Kruger Park. Ons kan saamstem dat die Kruger in 'n ander liga as die verblyf by Sondela Nature Reserve and Spa - Chalets is.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Henk P
Family with young children

Peaceful.

Ons gaan al 'n paar jaar na mekaar Sondela toe oor Desember en geniet dit baie. Een uur se ry vanaf Pretoria. Nuwe privaat eenhede is mooi opgeknap.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Leonie B
Family with young children

Heerlik.

Ons is mal oor die reservaat en die chalets, maar die ontvangs het baie werk nodig wat vriendelikheid betref. Suur gesiggies begroet mens, baie onaangenaam. En die mans by die hek is ook maar ongeskik. As mens verby dit kan kyk, is Sondela wonderlik.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jacques B
Family with young children

Nice unit, good facilities.

A good experience. Would recommend.

Anita B - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anita B
With friends

Enigste probleem was dat die boonste slaapkamer se beddens bed bugs gehad het.

Die boonste beddens was vol bed bugs en het my gaste voos gebyt. Die jacuzzi was vuil en sonder water.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Masontaha N
With friends

We enjoyed our stay at Sondela Nature Reserve and Spa - Chalets, but the lady at the reception gave us the wrong.

Very impressive but my shades were nowhere to be found the next day.

Natasha B - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Natasha B
Family with young children

Heerlike huis met meeste benodighede vir kort verblyf. Jacuzzi en TV was buite werking en kon nie herstel word tydens ons besoek nie.

Nie 100% waarde vir geld nie. Alhoewel dit 'n pragtige huis is is daar enkele items wat benodig word in die kombuis om dit gemaklik te maak. Daar is geen plastiekglase vir kinders of houers om braaivleis te verpak vir die yskas nie. Dit is wel voldoende vir kort verblyf. Die staf kon nie die jacuzzi herstel nie en die teleurstelling was groot aangesien dit die enigste rede was dat ons die spesifieke eenheid bespreek het. Die TV was ook buite werking. Eenheid was skoon en netjies met aankoms en dit was lekker dat dit daagliks skoongemaak word.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Greg W
Family with teenagers

Expensive for days - we normally go camping.

The workers were on strike, so the units were not serviced as advertised. Many items were missing from the checklist. It was advertised as a unit with air conditioning, but there was an additional charge to use it.

Eben K - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Eben K
With partner

Dit was lekker gewees, maar sal 3 aanbevelings maak.

'n Gemaklike bank in die sitkamer sou nice gewees het (die huidige bank is nie gemaklik nie). 'n TV in die hoofslaapkamer sou nice gewees het vir ontspanning. Wi-fi sou nice gewees het want selfoonopvangs is baie sleg by Sondela.

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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

Sondela Nature Reserve and Spa - Chalets
Yolanda S - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolanda S
With partner

Value for money.

Enjoyed the stay. Loved the animals driving to the chalets. Will recommend Sondela.

Monica V - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Monica V
With partner

Very enjoyable weekend away.

The bush was very peaceful. Perfect getaway from the rush.

Christelle B - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christelle B

Soos altyd, was alles net lekker.

Net 1 negatief: by ontvangs het ons geboek by die spa, vir Saterdag. Die dame het die bespreking gemaak en ons selfoonnommer geneem, sou iets voorval. Toe ons egter Saterdag vroeg opdaag (in die koue, deur die modder en reën), was ons bespreking nie bevestig nie en ander mense was reeds in ons tydgleuf geboek. Dit was effe onaangenaam en baie ongemaklik. Dit het gevoel asof die dames gedink het ons jok.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Eunice V
Family with young children

Great family experience.

It was great, unfortunately not knowing about the loadshedding hours was a bit of an inconvenience, but overall we enjoyed our stay.

Tersia A - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Tersia A
Family with young children

Wonderlik!

Was aangenaam verras met die hele plaas!

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Wonderful!

Was pleasantly surprised with the whole farm!

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Shani K - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Shani K
Family with young children

Sondela is always consistent, you know what you get.

No issues. Clean and neat. Had an issue with the shower head, and it was replaced quickly.

Tertia V - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tertia V
Family with young children

Excellent.

Tranquil surroundings, excellent entertainment area with warm and cold swimming pools, excellent spa and wildlife experience.

Rina V - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rina V
Family with teenagers

Baie lekker gebly. Alles wat jy nodig het.

Baie rustig as jy wil wegkom van al die gejaag.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jackie P
Family with young children

Dit was heerlik, die kinders het die warmwaterswembad geniet. Braaiplekkie great. Wild 'n treffer.

Dit was lekker stil by die chalets, die swemareas was skoon.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Mariska N
With friends

Ontspannend, stil en rustig, oord bied wye reeks aktiwiteite, baie diere te sien, lekker braai- en kuier-area.

Hoewel Sondela net ’n klipgooi van Pretoria geleë is, vergeet jy onmiddellik van die stad se geraas en word een met die natuur. Sondela bied ’n rustige, ontspannende ervaring. Bokke, voëls en vlakvarke maak ook gereeld by elke chalet ’n draai. Daar is lekker baie om te doen, soos fiets- en perdry, swem, putt-putt, stap, tennis ensovoorts. Daar is ook 'n baie lekker kuier-area op die stoep, asook 'n boma en ingeboude braai by die Acacia-chalets waar ons gebly het. Onthou jou eie hout, jy kan dit sommer by die snoepie by die swembad koop. Huis binne is baie netjies, goed toegerus. Hou 'n fooitjie byderhand vir die mense wat jou kar afspuit as die oord verlaat wanneer jy uitklok. My enigste kritiek sal die heffing van sekere fooie wees, insluitend die lugverkoelingsfooi (R75) en dan is jy nie gewaarborg dat daar een in jou kamer sal wees nie, soos in ons geval. Daar was boonop "tokens" op die lugverkoeler oor wat nie deur die vorige gaste opgebruik is nie. So kyk maar eers of jy wel een in jou kamer het en of daar nie dalk nog ure oor is om te gebruik nie. Daar het een gewone drinkglas gebreek waarvoor ons R71 moes opdok, wat nogal baie is vir een glas. Elke motor betaal 'n konservasiefooi van ongeveer R275 as ek dit reg onthou, maar dis te verstane. Beplan maar net daarvoor. Een van die dames by ontvangs wou aanvanklik hê elke kamer/paartjie moes R500 breekdeposito betaal terwyl 'n ander persoon gesê het dit R500 vir die hele huisie is. Maak maar net seker daaroor, anders moet almal wat inklok onnodig R500 deposito betaal.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Neels V
Family with young children

Teleurgesteld.

Daar was meer loadshedding as daglig. Chalet is glad nie ingerig daarvoor nie en vir die R11 000 vir 4 nagte verwag 'n mens beter. Kon glad nie die DStv gebruik nie want sein was te swak a.g.v. van swaar weer. Die diere was baie mooi! Ons het besluit om 'n dag voor die tyd te ry a.g.v. van ons ondervinding.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan S
Family with teenagers

Fantasties!

Ons het al die hele wêreld vertel van hoe mak die diere is en hoe veilig die staproetes en fietsroetes is, asook hoe baie daar is om the doen en foto's aangestuur. Ons kan nie uitgepraat raak nie.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eunice V
Family with young children

Refreshing and peaceful.

Despite most activities being done on weekends, it's definitely a great family experience.

Izak En Tertia V - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Izak En Tertia V
Family with young children

Baie aangenaam en 'n wonderlike plek.

Pragtige plek en baie netjies.

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Very pleasant and a great place.

Beautiful place and very neat.

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Hans V - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hans V
Family with young children

Baie lekker gekuier en het die privaatheid geniet.

Sien sterre.

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Had a great time and enjoyed the privacy.

See stars.

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Michelle G - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Michelle G
Family with young children

Baie aktiwiteite vir die hele gesin.

Sondela is wonderlik. Sal enige tyd weer gaan.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ameldie D
Family with teenagers

Rustige boswegbreek.

Heerlike netjiese woonplek vir die naweek gewees - wens ons kon langer bly! Die jonges het al die aktiwiteite baie geniet, fietsry was bo-aan die lysie. Sal Sondela beslis so veel as moontlik besoek. Kan met vrymoedigheid dit aanbeveel.

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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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ernest B
Family with young children

Rustige natuur.

Rustige atmosfeer in die bosveld.

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Tranquil nature.

Peaceful atmosphere in the forest.

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Carol M - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Carol M
Family with teenagers

Very disappointing. The potjie meal included in our race entries was a terrible stew served cold in a small plastic bowl.

From the moment we arrived until we checked out we were horrified by the total disregard of all Covid-19 safety protocols. Very few staff actually wore masks, and this includes kitchen staff working with food, and reception staff dealing with customers.

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