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Thaba Tsweni Lodge

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.5 out of 5from 30 reviews for Thaba Tsweni Lodge
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Henk P - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Henk P
With partner

Perfekte ligging vir reis in area.

Het meer verwag. Byvoorbeeld, kombuisware was minimalisties en van die items wat voorsien is, was nie op standaard nie. Daar was 'n laat of geen reaksie op WhatsApp-boodskappe nie. Die WiFi-sein en internet spoed was swak. Ek het die gasstoof en basiese beligting tydens beurtkrag waardeer. Die gasheer het baie goeie advies gegee oor toeriste bestemmings. Ek het onveilig gevoel - die hek wat toegang gee na die plek was nie gesluit in nagte nie, omdat beurtkrag blykbaar probleme met die hekmotor veroorsaak volgens die eienaar.

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Perfect location for area travel.

Expected more. For example, kitchenware was minimalist and some of the items provided were not up to standard. There was a late or no response to WhatsApp messages. The WiFi signal and internet speed were poor. I appreciated the gas stove and basic lighting during load shedding. The host gave very good advice about tourist destinations. I felt unsafe - the gate giving access to the place was not locked at night because load shedding seems to cause problems with the gate motor according to the owner.

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Reggie K - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Reggie K
With partner

It was wonderful, but showering was not comfortable at all. The challenge was the floor tiles which are slippery and can easily lead to injury as well as the sloping of the floor tiling.

They can invest more on water reticulation especially for flushing of toilet. Lastly, we all know energy frustration, but they can invest in backup power like a generator.

Thaba Tsweni Lodge 's response

Hi Reggie,

Please note as we are a protected nature reserve area we are not allowed to have a generator due to the noise.
That is why we provide emergency lights, candles and a gas plate for when there is loadshedding.

Kind Regards,
Thaba Tsweni Lodge

Thaba Tsweni Lodge
Tim R - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tim R
Family with young children

It was a great place to return to.

Loved the location of the lodge. They showed us the secret swimming hole and the kids loved it.

Nellie B - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Nellie B
With friends

Gasvry, vriendelik en uitstekend geleë op Panorama-roete.

Vriendelik en baie hulpvaardig. Baie beïndruk met akkommodasie. Het voorheen al hier gebly en sal weer gebruik maak van Thaba Tsweni Lodge in die toekoms.

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Hospitable, friendly and fantastic location on the Panorama Route.

Friendly and helpful. Very impressed upon arrival. Stayed here before and would make use of Thaba Tsweni Lodge again.

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Thaba Tsweni Lodge 's response

Hi Nellie,
Thank you for the review, as a small family run establishment, we really appreciate it.
Kind regards,
Wendel Hough
Thaba Tsweni Lodge

Thaba Tsweni Lodge
Michelle M - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle M
With partner

Beautiful and very central to travel to all the stunning scenery and views of the waterfalls.

A 2-seater couch is needed.

Remco Van Dijk G - Aug 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Remco Van Dijk G
Family with teenagers

Beautiful retreat.

It is truly nice, a beautiful place and the host is very welcoming.

Thaba Tsweni Lodge 's response

Hi Remco
Thank you staying with us at Thaba Tsweni Lodge.
We welcome you to visit us again in the future.
Kind Regards,
Wendel Hough
Owner
Thaba Tsweni Lodge

Thaba Tsweni Lodge
Bertus B - Apr 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bertus B
With friends

Beautiful place, quiet very neat and clean, great host, beautiful scenery great for kids everything you need.

Please see our rating.

Thaba Tsweni Lodge 's response

Thank you for your review, it is appreciated.
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Annemarie B - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annemarie B
With partner

Fantasties! Awesome verby!

Ons was verras met die aankoms by Thaba Tsweni Lodge waar ons gasvry ontvang is deur die gasvrou wat ons eenheid vir ons aangewys het asook ons parkeerplek. Ons was verras met die ruim enkel-eenheid wat keurig toegerus is - die oop ruimtes van die eenheid asook die lodge het ons harte aangeraak omdat ons hou van ooptes en ruimtes. Die lodge self was baie netjies en het die mooiste uitsig vanwaar dit geleë is!

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Fantastic! Awesome over!

We were surprised upon arrival at Thaba Tsweni Lodge where we were hospitably received by the hostess who assigned us our unit as well as our parking space. We were surprised with the spacious single unit which is well equipped - the open spaces of the unit as well as the lodge touched our hearts because we like open spaces and spaces. The lodge itself was very neat and has the most beautiful view from where it is located!

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Thaba Tsweni Lodge 's response

Dear Annemarie,

Thank you for the review, it is really appreciated.

Kind regards,
Thaba Tsweni Lodge

Thaba Tsweni Lodge
Marijke B - Jan 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marijke B

An awesome holiday resort for young and old - Will definitely visit again.

It was a pleasure staying here. Loved the outlay of the house Nice and big. Awesome view. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely visit again for the friendliness, peace & quiet.

Frans M - Mar 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Frans M
Family with young children

Sal weer gaan.

Was baie lekker!

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Will go again.

Was very nice!

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Amanda P - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Amanda P
With partner

Sal definitief weer daar bly.

Die verblyf is netjies, skoon, en alles wat mens benodig is beskikbaar. Ons was baie beïndruk met die geriewe wat beskikbaar was en ons is baie vriendelik ontvang. Daar was vir ons ook 'n kaart van die beste roetes en raad oor wat die beste roete sou wees na die Kruger Park (Orpen Hek). Advies is gegee oor besige paaie en wat die beste tyd sou wees om te vertrek en watter paaie en roetes om te vermy. Die badkamer was skoon en netjies en die bed was mooi skoon oorgetrek.

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Will definitely stay there again.

The accommodation is neat, clean, and everything you need is available. We were very impressed with the facilities that were available and we were received very kindly. There was also a map of the best routes for us and advice on what would be the best route to the Kruger Park (Orpen Hek). Advice was given on busy roads and what would be the best time to leave and which roads and routes to avoid. The bathroom was clean and tidy and the bed was nicely and cleanly covered.

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Thaba Tsweni Lodge 's response

Hi Amanda

Thank you for the review, it is really appreciated.
We hope to see you again at Thaba Tsweni Lodge.
Kind Regards
Wendel Hough
Owner

Thaba Tsweni Lodge
Tanya I - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Tanya I
Family with young children

Beautiful location and cheap, but isn't clean and the beds are very old as well as the bathroom and the towels.

The view from the lodge is absolutely breathtaking and the owners are nice. The price is great, but guys, buy new towels, renovate the bathrooms and the most important thing, teach your staff how to clean a place that hosts different people every few nights. It's not a one family house, so there can't be someone's hair in the shower, dirty carpets and 200 years old towels. It's very unpleasant. The beds are also from 19th century. It's not bad overall, but when the facilities are old, it has to be at least very clean!

Thaba Tsweni Lodge 's response

Good day Ms Izaki,

Thank you for your review.

It concerns me that you say the chalet was not clean enough, as this is very unusual as most of our guests, usually German, praise us about the cleanliness. I will however investigate the specific chalet (number 6). The chalet you requested and were accommodated in was a one bedroom triple chalet with 3 very new single beds, possibly not the best for a couple and one child staying for 1 night, but that is what you requested. Our towels are replaced every 3 months which is way above hospitality standard, however if you wanted new (direct from their packaging) towels, all you needed to do was request it from the owner at the reception as the lodge is managed by the owner.

We pride ourselves with our service to our guests and thank you for staying with us.

Kind regards,
Wendel Hough
Owner of Thaba Tsweni Lodge

Thaba Tsweni Lodge
Chanelle S - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chanelle S
Family with young children

Rustig, netjies.

Ons het baie lekker gebly.

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Quiet, neat.

We had a very nice stay.

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Danie V - May 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Danie V
With friends

Recommended

Beautiful acomodation .Well prized and well situated. I will recommend it to anybody.

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

A short but very pleasant stay

Beautiful big chalets set in a lovely scenery. I will call again.

Tamlyn A - Jul 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Tamlyn A
With partner

Friendly and accommodating. Really well stocked rooms.

It is right by the Potholes, three Rondawels and God's Window. The rooms have a TV and kitchen utensils as well as a fireplace and wood to make the fire. The beds are comfy and warm.

Marthinus O - Sep 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marthinus O
With partner

Die eenheid is baie netjies en ruim.

Lekker groot sit-, eetkamer en kombuis en mooi uitsig na buite. Lekker kaggel waar mens lekker kan kuier.

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The unit is very neat and spacious.

Nice big living room, dining room and kitchen and nice view outside. Nice fireplace where you can have a good time.

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Mike P - Apr 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Mike P
With partner

Goed!

Sien die sterre hieronder.

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Well!

See the stars below.

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Richard E. V - Aug 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Richard E. V
Family with teenagers

Zeer goed adres voor het doel van ons verblijf

Wij zochten als familie van 5 één overnachting rond Graskop, en stuitten op Thaba Tsweni. Vriendelijke eigenaar, mooi uitzicht; degelijk ingerichte lodges -we huurden er 2-, typisch iets voor de jaren-70 fans (maar erg mooi afgewerkt). Niet hun hond en kat voeren a.u.b., die eten zich al letterlijk rond aan de avocado's daar. Gewoon goed, dus.

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Very good address for the purpose of our stay

As a family of 5, we were looking for one overnight stay around Graskop, and stumbled upon Thaba Tsweni. Friendly owner, nice view; well-equipped lodges -we rented 2-, typically something before the 70s fans (but very nicely finished). Please don't feed their dog and cat, they literally eat themselves around the avocados there. Just fine, then.

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Natasha S - Jul 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Natasha S
Family with young children

Thaba Tsweni is the perfect place!

My kids really enjoyed the playground. The inside of it is spacious and beautiful, and I will recommend Thaba Tsweni to everybody. We had a lovely stay - everything was perfect, and everything we requested was there. Thanks a million!

Conrad W - Jul 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Conrad W
With partner

This was a convenient stopover.

The hospitality at Thaba Tsweni Lodge was great.

Eric L - Jul 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Eric L
Family with young children

Accueillant et tranquille, au cÅ?ur d'une région riche en sites à visiter

4 nuits sur place furent trop juste pour visiter tous les sites autour de la blyde river. Logement et accueil parfaits pour une famille. (English: Friendly and quiet, set in the heart of an area rich in attractions. Our 4 nights on-site were too short to see all the sights around the Blyde river area. Housing and home perfect for a family stay)

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Accueilant et tranquille, au cÅ?ur d'une région riche en sites à visiter

4 nuits sur place furent trop juste pour visiter tous les sites autour de la blyde river. Lodgement et accueil parfaits pour une famille. (English: Friendly and quiet, set in the heart of an area rich in attractions. Our 4 nights on-site were too short to see all the sights around the Blyde river area. Housing and home perfect for a family stay)

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Roelf V - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Roelf V
With partner

Heel aanvaarbaar.

Ons het dit baie geniet: die stilte, skoon verblyf, aangename wooneenheid en redelike prys. Dankie!

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Very acceptable.

We really enjoyed it: the silence, clean accommodation, pleasant apartment and reasonable price. Thank you!

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Cor G - Jun 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Cor G
With partner

Baie lekker gebly.

Op aankoms het ons nie die kamer gekry wat ons bespreek het nie. Die bed het ook baie ongemaklik geslaap. Verder, het ons lekker gebly.

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Very nice stay.

On arrival we did not get the room we had booked. The bed was also very uncomfortable to sleep on. Other than that, we had a nice stay.

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Marietjie K - Jun 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marietjie K
Family with teenagers

Stil en rustig . Wonderlike uitsig. Naby alles.Kamers skoon en groot

Veilig.Vriendelike en hartlike ontvangs. Rustige omgewing naby Natuurskoon. Geen gedrang van ander toeriste. Skoon en netjiese geriewe. Ruim chalet .

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Quiet and peaceful. Wonderful view. Close to everything. Rooms clean and big

Safe. Friendly and warm welcome. Peaceful surroundings close to Nature. No disturbance from other tourists. Clean and tidy facilities. Spacious chalet.

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Framrose M - Nov 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Framrose M
With partner

Brilliant

The place is awesome!

Grant C - Aug 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Grant C
With partner

Great place

Just what the doctor ordered :-)

Stanley J - Feb 2011
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stanley J
With partner

A most relaxing weekend which we would recommend to anyone

We arrived at 6pm to find the office was closed, but were directed to Windell's apartment. Were greeted as long lost friends - nothing was too much for him to assist us. We were placed in the Honeymoon Suite, which was excellent. All the surrounding buildings were of the same class. We would like to thank Wendell and all his staff for the magnificent stay we had with them - sorry it was only a weekend. We come down to the Mpumulanga Lowveld 4 times a year to really relax - and that is just what we get when the surroundings are excellent. Keep it up. Stanley Jacobs & Johan Jooste.

Neelen K - Dec 2010
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Neelen K
Family with young children

Had a wonderful time and lodge is ideal situated for all the local attrations.

Had a wonderful time and lodge is ideal situated for all the local attractions, including trips to Kruger National Park. Quiet, peacefull lodge but large area for the children to play.

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  • Capacity: 8 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 22:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Farm 506 Berlin, Berlin Falls, Blyde River Canyon, Graskop, 1270, Mpumalanga
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