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The Minimalist

38 reviews
Guest House

Review Summary

4.7 out of 5from 38 reviews for The Minimalist
Cleanliness
4.7/5
Service
4.6/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Tanya L - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tanya L
Individual traveller

Baie oulike plekkie!

Dit was 'n lekke plek met die vriendelikste mense. Die kamer was skoon en die bed was baie gemaklik. Albert was altyd daar reg om te help met enige iets.

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Very cute place!

It was a cool place with the friendliest people. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Albert was always ready to help with anything.

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Dave D - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Dave D
With partner

Disappointing.

Not as good as our previous stay. Unfortunately, the room we booked was not available due to a previous occupier stealing some of the fittings. The room we were given was not ideal as we were intending to eat that evening as a family (5 of us). We also had to clean some of the kitchen utensils. There was only one sharp knife (the bread knife), and there was someone's washing in the washing machine. When closing the blind that evening, it fell off the rails. In mid-summer, there were still electric blankets on the bed. Also, not a great shower - just a trickle of water and very difficult to get the temperature right. I know the issues with the previous occupier were perhaps out of the control of the owner, but I would have expected a call before we arrived explaining the situation.

Anonymous Guest - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
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Johan F - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan F
With partner

Baie lekker gekuier.

Die fontein in die binnehof het 'n rustige atmosfeer geskep. Die kamer was netjies en skoon. Die omgewing is ook redelik stil en rustig.

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Had a great time.

The fountain in the courtyard created a peaceful atmosphere. The room was neat and clean. The environment is also quite quiet and peaceful.

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

Amazing little place, private and quiet.

Really enjoyed our 4 night stay. Would recommend for anyone looking for accommodation in the Benoni area.

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

Comfortable and spacious.

Filled with creature comforts like electric blanket and blankets, comfy couch and bed.

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

Fantasties.

Ek sal enige tyd weer daar bespreek.

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Fantastic.

I would book there again anytime.

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Almari V - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Almari V
Family with teenagers

Baie bekostigbaar, baie netjies, baie ruim.

Baie veilig, goeie area. Naby inkopiesentrum en Benoni Sport Sentrum. Baie goeie, vriendelike diens.

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Very affordable, very neat, very spacious.

Very safe, good area. Close to shopping center and Benoni Sports Centre. Very good, friendly service.

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Debbie S - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Debbie S
With partner

Well appointed rooms. Great location.

Great location. Beds very comfortable. Very convenient to highways.

Carmen M - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carmen M
With partner

We really enjoyed staying at the Minimalist, we received excellent service from James.

Would you kindly add two Cremora sachets per person to make coffee please? Otherwise we do not have any complaints. It is a beautiful guesthouse and really get value for your money. I would recommend this place to everyone!

Willem K - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willem K
With partner

Was net wat ons nodig gehad het. Veilige plek om te slaap.

Was in kontak met the eienaar die hele tyd, was ongelooflik behulpsaam. Ek sal defnitief weer daar gaan bly as ek in Benoni is.

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Was just what we needed. Safe place to sleep.

Was in contact with the owner the whole time, was incredibly helpful. I will definitely stay there again when I'm in Benoni.

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The Minimalist 's response

Baie dankie, ek waardeer julle terugvoering.
Groete
George

The Minimalist
Lydia V - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lydia V
Family with teenagers

Baie beïndruk met die plek.

Sal The Minimalist aan almal aanbeveel. Hulle was so gasvry en die plekkie was pragtig.

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Very impressed with the place.

Would recommend The Minimalist to everyone. They were so hospitable and the place was beautiful.

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Keith L - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Keith L
With partner

Veilige en netjiese verblyf.

Kamer was baie netjies en gerieflik. Waarde vir geld en baie veilig.

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Safe and tidy accommodation.

Room was very neat and comfortable. Value for money and very safe.

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Ann G - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ann G
With partner

A very comfortable and convenient place to spend the night.

Thank you for the unexpected and thoughtful touches like electric blanket on the bed, extra blanket, heater on the wall, a working kettle and microwave and a steaming hot shower.

Tanya G - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Tanya G
On business

Ideaal vir 'n nag se oorslaap.

Baie goed geleë. Alles wat mens nodig het. Baie skoon en netjies. Die dekor is baie smaakvol. Dit was 'n bonus om 'n klein kombuisie te hê met 'n yskas en mikrogolfoond. Ek bevind myself weer in die ooste in Julie en gaan definitief weer hier oorslaap.

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Ideal for a night's sleepover.

Very well located. Everything one needs. Very clean and tidy. The decor is very tasteful. It was a bonus to have a small kitchen with a fridge and microwave. I find myself in the east again in July and will definitely spend the night here again.

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Debbie F - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Debbie F
With partner

Klein, gesellige kamer met en-suite geriewe. Sal definitief weer van hul gebruik maak.

Pragtige plek met als wat jy nodig het.

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Small, cozy room with en-suite facilities. Will definitely use them again.

Beautiful place with everything you need.

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Maria I - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Maria I
With partner

Daar is geen klokkie of interkom by die hek nie en dit lyk onnet. Ek moes eers bel om die hek oop te maak.

Die gastehuis is soos die naam sê, minimalisties. Die kamer was netjies en skoon. Die bestuurder was onvriendelik. Die geanverdeerde platskerm-TV is 'n baie klein eenheid. Daar is net Openview beskikbaar.

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There is no bell or intercom at the gate and it looks untidy. I had to call first to open the gate.

The guest house is, as the name says, minimalist. The room was neat and clean. The driver was unfriendly. The upgraded flat screen TV is a very small unit. There is only Openview available.

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The Minimalist 's response

Hi Wessel
Hoop dit gaan goed met jou dankie vir jou terugvoering en ons sal daarop werk om dit vir jou meer gemaklik te maak.
Beste groete
George
The Minimalist

The Minimalist
Hannelie J - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannelie J
With partner

Pragtige plek. Rustig, netjies en skoon.

Ideale plek vir oornagverblyf.

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Beautiful place. Quiet, neat and clean.

Ideal place for overnight stay.

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Riana V - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Riana V
With partner

Dit was lekker rustig en stil as ons daar was.

Ons was nie heeldag daar nie, net vroeg-oggend en laataand.

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It was nice and quiet when we were there.

We were not there all day, only early morning and late evening.

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

Pragtige gastehuis, wonderlike diens met eienaar wat die ekstra myl loop vir sy gaste!

Wat 'n wonderlike ondervinding om te bespreek en Minimalist was perfek in elke opsig! Baie dankie weereens!

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Beautiful guest house, wonderful service with owner who goes the extra mile for his guests!

What a great experience to book and Minimalist was perfect in every way! Thank you very much again!

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The Minimalist 's response

Baie, baie dankie vir die terugvoering. Ek waardeer dit opreg.

Groete, George.

The Minimalist
Betsie M - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Betsie M
With friends

Skoon, netjies, vriendelike diens.

Vreeslik skoon, netjies en vriendelik. George het vir ons die hek vroeg, 4:00 am oopgemaak, sodat ons kan gaan hardloop. Veilige area.

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Clean, tidy, friendly service.

Very clean, tidy and friendly. George opened the gate for us early, 4:00 am, so we could go for a run. Safe area.

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

Baie netjies, baie vriendelik..

Ons het gegaan vir 'n wedloop. Uitklok tyd is 10:00, maar ons het versoek of ons moontlik na ons die wedloop net kan kom stort, in die omgewing van 13:00. George het nie gehuiwer om ons te help nie. Sal beslis aanbeveel!

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Very neat, very friendly..

We went for a race. Check-out time is 10:00, but we requested if we could possibly shower after the race, around 13:00. George did not hesitate to help us. Would definitely recommend!

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Eugene P - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eugene P
Family with young children

Beautiful rooms and friendly staff and owner.

The Venue was excellent and the staff made our stay so comfortable. The Room was off a very high standard and the Venue was quiet and peaceful. The owner and the staff received us well. We will definitely recommend The Minimalist to friends and family. Great service great staff.

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

Stylish, friendly.

We were welcomed upon arrival and shown around then to our room. Nothing was too much trouble. The place is beautifully decorated and well equipped for an overnight stay. We would most definitely use The Minimalist again should we need to overnight in the area.

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

Waarde!

Ek en Alda het heerlik gebly! Uitstekende waarde vir geld en George en sy personeel is uiters gasvry en gesellig. Pragtige dekor en inisiatief! Dankie!

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Value!

Alda and I had a lovely stay! Excellent value for money and George and his staff are extremely hospitable and welcoming. Beautiful decor and initiative! Thank you!

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

Gemaklik, uitstekende diens!

George is 'n wonderlike gasheer wat jou dadelik laat tuis voel. Die eenheid is goed ingerig, netjies en ons het gewens ons kon langer bly! Sal definitief weer by The Minimalist bly indien ons in die omgewing is.

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Comfortable, excellent service!

George is a wonderful host who makes you feel right at home. The unit is well appointed, tidy and we wished we could stay longer! Will definitely stay with The Minimalist again if we are in the area.

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Elize V - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elize V
With partner

Wat 'n lieflike plek!

Dankie, dit was bo ons verwagting 'n lieflike plek. Pragtige dekor, elke dingetjie met sorg gekies om dit vir die gas gerieflik en mooi te maak. Catherine het ons welkom en tuis laat voel. Dankie vir die waaier wat sy so vinnig ons mee gehelp het. Sal vir seker weer daar wil gaan slaap as ons in die omgewing is.

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What a lovely place!

Thank you, it was a lovely place beyond our expectation. Lovely decor, every little thing carefully selected to make it comfortable and beautiful for the guest. Catherine made us feel welcome and at home. Thank you for the fan she helped us so quickly. Will definitely want to go back to sleep there if we are in the area.

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Tineke J - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tineke J
With friends

Fantastiese plekkie!

Wow! Wat 'n lekker tyd! Dis so mooi daar en die dekor kon nie mooier en beter wees nie! Die plek sal ek se moet almal heel eerste kies bo ander! Die eienaar van die plek het ons verwelkom en ons kon nie vir beter vra nie! Hoogs aanbeveel!

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Fantastic place!

Wow! What a fun time! It's so beautiful there and the decor couldn't be more beautiful and better! I would say that everyone should choose the place first above others! The owner of the place welcomed us and we couldn't ask for better! Highly recommended!

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Helena D - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Helena D
With partner

Dit was die vriendelikste, skoonste, mooiste en bekostigbaarste verblyf, vêr bo-verwagting.

Dit wat ek gesoek het was bo-verwagting, nie net vriendelike diens nie, maar dit was so skoon en netjies en regtig baie mooi, ek kon nie wag om die foto's vir ander te stuur om te wys in watse mooi plekkie ons slaap. Die klein dingetjies wat miskien nie vir ander belangrik is nie, was vir my wow soos die smarties op my handdoek, die lekkergoed verrassingspakkie langs my bed. Die sjampoe wat ek by die huis vergeet het en die beskuitjie saam met my koffie vir die oggend en skoon water in ons yskassie om ons pilletjies mee af te sluk. Dit was die kleinste kombuis ooit, maar met alles wat nodig is en die grootste stort. Dit is die enigste plek waar ek wil oorslaap en nie net omdat dit so goedkoop is nie, dis kompak luuks, al wat kan help is 'n asblikkie in die badkamer. Baie dankie Minimalist vir julle wonderlike plekkie wat ons kon gebruik het.

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It was the friendliest, cleanest, most beautiful and affordable accommodation, far above expectation.

What I was looking for was above expectation, not only friendly service, but it was so clean and tidy and really very beautiful, I couldn't wait to send the photos to others to show what a beautiful place we slept in. The little things that may not be important to others were wow to me like the smarties on my towel, the surprise candy package next to my bed. The shampoo I forgot at home and the biscuit with my coffee for the morning and clean water in our small fridge to swallow our pills with. It was the smallest kitchen ever, but with everything needed and the biggest shower. It's the only place I want to sleep over and not just because it's so cheap, it's compact luxury, all that can help is a trash can in the bathroom. Thank you so much Minimalist for your wonderful place that we could have used.

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The Minimalist 's response

Ek wil net baie dankie se vir die ondersteuning, gaste soos julle maak dit die moeite werd om mense in jou huisie te ontvang, Baie dankie weereens en kom kuier gou weer.

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Pj R - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pj R
With partner

'n Baie aangename ondervinding.

Ons sal beslis weer daar oorbly.

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A very pleasant experience.

We will definitely stay there again.

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The Minimalist 's response

Thanks so much, Peter, and you are always welcome.

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Sascha K - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sascha K
With partner

Very pleasant stay and accommodating.

Great place to stay, would go back again.

The Minimalist 's response

Thanks so much and we will see you soon again.

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Erica D - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erica D
Individual traveller

Very welcoming and professional.

Friendly staff, spacious room with everything and more that I could need. Absolutely stunning courtyard areas. I felt very at home for the 4 nights I was there.

The Minimalist 's response

So baie dankie en ek hoop ons kan die volgende keer ontmoet.

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Azel V - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Azel V
With partner

Regtig verwelkomend!

Sien sterre.

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Really welcoming!

See stars.

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The Minimalist 's response

Dankie, Azel, waardeer dit.

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Dolene R - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dolene R

Die plek is pragtig en dis baie netjies binne.

Die plek is pragtig en baie netjies binne. Die bed slaap baie lekker. Sal vir seker weer daar gaan slaap as ek in daai omgewing is. Hulle is baie vriendelik.

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The place is beautiful and it's very neat inside.

The place is beautiful and very neat inside. The bed sleeps very well. Will definitely stay there again if I'm in the area. They are very friendly.

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Anelia L - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anelia L
With partner

Ongelooflike mooi plekkie.

Wat 'n ongelooflike plek, dit het ons verwagting oortref. Dit het alles wat jy benodig en ons is so vriendelik ontvang. Dis die mooiste plek en so veilig en naby al die malls. Ons sal definitief weer gebruik maak van die plek.

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Incredibly beautiful place.

What an incredible place, it exceeded our expectations. It has everything you need and we were received so kindly. It's the most beautiful place and so safe and close to all the malls. We will definitely use the place again.

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The Minimalist 's response

Baie dankie Anelia waardeer julle resensie.

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Gordon M - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gordon M
Individual traveller

My verblyf was fantasties en sal enige tyd weer daar oornag.

Gastehuis se personeel is vriendelik. Kamer is netjies.

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My stay was fantastic and would stay there again anytime.

Guesthouse's staff are friendly. Room is neat.

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The Minimalist 's response

Thanks so much for the review.

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Annuscha B - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Annuscha B
With partner

Netjies en gemaklik.

Was ideaal vir ons wat naby aan die lughawe wou wees. Die kamer was groot, netjies en gerieflik en ons het baie lekker gebly.

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Neat and comfortable.

Ideal for us who wanted to be close to the airport. The room was large, neat and comfortable and we stayed very well.

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Coenraad W - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Coenraad W
On business

Nie 'n goeie ervaring nie.

Teen 7:30 was daar nog niemand wat ontbyt aangebied het nie en het ek vertrek, want ek het 'n vergadering gehad om 08:00.

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Not a good experience.

By 7:30 there was still no one offering breakfast and I left because I had a meeting at 8:00.

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The Minimalist 's response

Hi Daar Coenraad,

Ek is so jammer dat jy gewag het vir ontbyt maar as jy gesien het toe jy navraag gedoen het so jy sien dat ons nie ontbyt aanbied nie so jammer maar as jy weer kom sal ek vir jou n ontbyt reg he onthou net om my te laat weet, maar weereens baie dankie vir jou ondersteuning.

Beste groete,
George

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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 19 Defiant Avenue, Airfield, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng
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