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The Nest

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.5 out of 5from 31 reviews for The Nest
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.7/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Eugene S - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eugene S
Individual traveller

Goed toegerus. Vriendelike gasheer en gasvrou. Veilig met sekuriteitshek.

Dit was baie warm, maar die eenheid was gelukkig toegerus met lugversorgers in die slaapkamers. Die eenheid is goed toegerus en alles het gewerk. Oulike gesin wat my ontvang het. Ek was baie nabygeleë aan die plek waar ek moes wees in Richardsbaai. Lekker baie pakplek in die kaste. Baie ekonomiese verblyf en ek sal beslis weer daar gaan bly.

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Well equipped. Friendly host and hostess. Safe with security gate.

It was very hot, but luckily the unit was equipped with air conditioners in the bedrooms. The unit is well equipped and everything worked. Lovely family that received me. I was very close to where I needed to be in Richards Bay. Plenty of storage space in the cupboards. Very economical accommodation and I will definitely stay there again.

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The Nest 's response

Baie dankie Eugene. Ons is bly jy het lekker gebly en dat alles vir jou reg was. Vriendelike groete

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

Lekker rustig.

Die kuier was lekker en rustig. Die strand was skoon. Mense was baie vriendelik.

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Nice and quiet.

The visit was nice and peaceful. The beach was clean. People were very friendly.

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Ons is bly julle het die tyd hier geniet. Groete

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Hennie S - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hennie S
Family with teenagers

Heerlik gebly in lugverkoelde kamers. Goed geleë naby alles.

Sal beslis weer The Nest besoek.

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Lovely stay in air-conditioned rooms. Well located close to everything.

Will definitely visit The Nest again.

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The Nest 's response

Baie dankie vir die goeie terugvoering!
Ons hoop om julle weer te kan akkommodeer.

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Marie F - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marie F
With partner

Wonderlik.

Het SMS ontvang dat ons vroeër kon in boek, wat 'n bonus, plek perfek met wasmasjien as jy wou wasgoed was, mooiste welkombrief op bed gekry, sy tot spesiale boek wat goed om te doen en waar om te eet gehad wat baie gehelp het. Baie vriendelik en huisie net so mooi 2 slaapkamers met lugversorging, lekker kombuis, breekware, alles puik kondisie verrassing was dat daar braaibak was. Klein braaier buite met lekker sitarea om te ontspan na dag by see.

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Wonderful.

Received SMS that we could book earlier, what a bonus, location perfect with washing machine if you wanted to do laundry, got nicest welcome letter on bed, she had special book of things to do and where to eat which helped a lot . Very friendly and the house is just as beautiful. 2 bedrooms with air conditioning, nice kitchen, crockery, everything in great condition. The surprise was that there was a barbecue. Small braai outside with a nice sitting area to relax after a day at sea.

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The Nest 's response

Baie dankie Marie vir die terugvoering. Dit was lekker om julle hier by ons te akkommodeer.

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Brent S - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Brent S
With partner

A home away from home.

Pricing was right, location was spot on for what we required.

The Nest 's response

Thank you Brent and Alexandra! It was lovely to meet you. We hope to see you again.

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Wayne E - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Wayne E
With partner

Perfek vir 2 gaste.

Eienaars besonders hulpvaardig. Het ook ons privaatheid gerespekteer. Sal sterk aanbeveel.

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Perfect for 2 guests.

Owners particularly helpful. Also respected our privacy. Would highly recommend.

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The Nest 's response

Baie dankie Wayne. Ons hoop om julle weer te sien. Vriendelike groete.

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Tanya S - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Tanya S
Family with teenagers

Very pleasant.

Clean, peaceful and close to several amenities. Friendly helpful host.

The Nest 's response

Baie dankie vir die terugvoer Tanya. Ons hoop om julle weer te kan akkommodeer.
Vriendelike groete

The Nest
Elsie N - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elsie N
With friends

Baie vriendelik en tegemoedkomend.

Was ideaal gewees vir oornag-akkommodasie. Gasvrou is vinnig om te gelp en altyd vriendelike diens gekry.

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Very friendly and accommodating.

Would have been ideal for overnight accommodation. Hostess was quick to gel and always got friendly service.

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The Nest 's response

Baie dankie Elsie. Dit was lekker om julle te verwelkom.

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Nombs P - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nombs P
Individual traveller

Spacious, homey and comfortable.

Enjoyed my stay at The Nest in Richards Bay.

The Nest 's response

Thank you Nombs!
We hope to see Sebastian again.

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Amanda W - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Amanda W
With partner

Good location.

Comfortable stay and grateful for the air conditioning.

The Nest 's response

Thank you for your review, Amanda. Keep well!

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Aileen V - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Aileen V
Individual traveller

Sal nooit weer by hierdie plek in boek nie.

Ek het gegaan vir besigheid en het by The Nest ingeboek. Ek het die eerste oggend wakker geword om te gaan shower, net om uit te sien dat die krane vreeslik moeilik was om oop te maak. Ek het dit na 'n ruk oop gekry maar kon dit nie weer toe gekry het nie. Ek het Tanya vroeg die oggend 'n Whatsapp gestuur en haar ingelig oor die probleem want die shower het nog water gespuit en ek kan nie die krane toe kry nie. Sy het vir my boodskap teruggestuur om te sê dat die vorige gaste ook gekla het en sy het die krane met gemak toe gekry. Sy het toe later ingegaan om die krane toe te maak maar kon ook dit nie toe gekry het nie. Sy het toe vir my gestuur dat sy niks daaraan kan doen tot ek weg is nie. Ek het vir haar teruggestuur dat ek die volgende dag terug moet reis na JHB en dit moeilik gaan wees om te slaap met die lawaai wat die loopende water maak. Sy het my net plain en simple toe net nie geantwoord nie en my met baie moeite vermy. Punt 1: iemand het gekla daar oor en sy het niks daar omtrend gedoen nie. Punt 2: krane word nie so net oor nag nie dit kom van lank se geen maintenance doen nie. Punt 3: hulle kon iets aan dit doen maar net gekies om niks daaraan te doen nie. Ek wens die vorige mense het dit op review gesit dan sou ek nooit daar ingeboek het nie.

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Will never book at this place again.

I went on business and checked into The Nest. I woke up the first morning to take a shower, only to find that the faucets were terribly difficult to open. I got it open after a while but couldn't get it closed again. I sent Tanya a Whatsapp early in the morning and informed her about the problem because the shower was still spraying water and I can't get the taps to close. She messaged me back to say that the previous guests had also complained and she got the taps turned off with ease. She then later went in to close the taps but couldn't get it closed either. She then texted me that she couldn't do anything about it until I left. I texted her back that I had to travel back to JHB the next day and it was going to be difficult to sleep with the noise the running water was making. She just didn't answer me plain and simple and avoided me with great difficulty. Point 1: someone complained about it and she did nothing about it. Point 2: taps don't just turn on overnight, it's from a long time of no maintenance. Point 3: they could do something about it but just chose not to do anything about it. I wish the previous people had put it on review then I would never have checked in there.

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The Nest 's response

Aileen, ek is jammer dat jy voel ek het niks daaromtrent gedoen nie.
Ek het die kraan baie meer toe gekry as wat jy hom gehad het en daar was baie min en saggies druppels wat geval het. Daar is ook 'n tweede slaapkamer met 'n gemaklike bed en lugversorging wat jy kon gebruik het. Die badkamer deur en die deur tussen die kamers kon toe gemaak het om te kon slaap, sou dit jou wakker gehou het.
My boodskap aan jou het gesê dat die bouer het gesê om by die pype uit te kom met teels tot by die dak gaan ons die hele stort/badkamer moet oordoen en dus het ek gesê as jy uit is kan ons dit eers doen. Natuurlik wou ons nie bouwerk laat plaasvind terwyl jy daar gebly het nie vir net nog 1 aand.
Die stort kop sowel as die krane is splinternuut, dus word onderhoud gereeld gedoen en so gou as moontlik.
Die vorige gaste het die eenkeer gesê oor die kraan, toe kry ek hom maklik toe. Hulle het nie weer gesukkel nie dus het ons niks verder gedoen nie.
Ons is ook jammer om te sien dat 'n kraan, die sekuriteit, lokasie en skoonheid affekteer en dat daar niks positiefs vir jou was nie.
Ons het so ver net goeie resensies gekry oor ons Fish Eagle eenheid en dus kan ons ook net regmaak soos wat gaste vir ons laat weet. Die bouer kom volgende week omdat ons nou weet dit is nie net die rubber seals en krane wat die probleem is nie.

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Benita G - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Benita G
With partner

Love die plekkie. So mooi. En alles wat jy benodig.

Love die plekkie. Sal enige tyd weer gaan. Sal net ontbyt aanbeveel.

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Love the place. So beautiful. And everything you need.

Love the place. Would go again anytime. Would only recommend breakfast.

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The Nest 's response

Baie dankie, Benita! Dis was lekker om julle te ontmoet. Ons hoop om julle weer te sien as julle in Rbaai is.

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Carl G - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Carl G
With partner

For the short time that we were in Meer En See, this place served its purpose.

We were only in Meer en See for 2 nights. The place we booked was perfect for the short time that we were there. We basically just slept in the room provided. Very neat and clean. We had everything that we needed. Proper coffee provided for the mornings. Comfortable beds and pillows. Clean and complete bathroom with outstanding water pressure for the shower. Clean and very neat cupboards for personal things. Wifi, Netflix and Showmax available at all times. We did not see or meet any other guests or the owners so it was very private. Thank you so much. It was a fantastic weekend.

The Nest 's response

Thank you for the thorough review Carl! We are glad that it met your needs.
Kind regards

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Carol S - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Carol S
Individual traveller

The room was smaller than I expected with no window in the bedroom at all.

The room was not prepared properly when I arrived. There was old food in the microwave and no coffee. The host apologised and sorted it out.

The Nest 's response

We apologise that you arrived when one of Richards Bay's transformers had blown. Just a terrible ending to your already long day!
We had a new cleaner on duty and have brought this to his attention. Keep well!

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Allen R - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Allen R
On business

Dis was regtig 'n mooi plek gewees, sal weer daar book.

WiFi is baie vinnig.

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It was really a nice place, will book there again.

WiFi is very fast.

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The Nest 's response

Baie dankie Allen. Dit was 'n plesier om jou te akkommodeer.

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

Ons kuier was wonderlik met baie gasvrye en behulpsame eienaars.

Ons bevel The Nest baie sterk aan. Ons sal definitief weer by The Nest gaan slaap.

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Our visit was wonderful with very hospitable and helpful owners.

We highly recommend The Nest. We will definitely be staying at The Nest again.

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The Nest 's response

Baie dankie Sanette. Ons sien uit om julle weer te akkommodeer.
Groete
Tanya @ The Nest

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Gerhard V - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerhard V
On business

Very nice and quiet suburb.

I could work in peace. WiFi was slow, but adequate.

The Nest 's response

Dear Gerhard,
Thank you for your feedback. We enjoyed hosting you. We hope to see you again in the future.
Kind regards

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Karen W - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Karen W
With partner

Was quite happy with The Nest.

I have no complaints about The Nest. It was clean and quiet. The hosts were friendly but not intrusive. It was clean. Did miss not having a TV in the room though.

The Nest 's response

Hi Karen,
Thank you for your review. We hope to see you again.
Kind regards,
The Nest

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Marelize N - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marelize N
Family with young children

Baie veilig, netjies en vriendelike eienaars.

Plekkie presies soos wat beskryf is op die webtuiste. Het wel gehoop om 'n mikrogolf in eenheid te hê. So paar op-en-af-oomblikke, maar het baie lekker gebly.

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Very safe, neat and friendly owners.

Exactly as on the website. We did hope, however, to have a microwave in the unit. We had a few up and down moments, but enjoyed the stay.

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The Nest 's response

Hi Marelize,

Baie dankie vir die terugvoering.

Groete,
The Nest

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David G - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
David G
With partner

Vir oorslaap nie vir selfversorging nie.

As die weersomstandighede swak is, is daar niks te doen in die kamer nie. Kan gerus 'n televisie oorweeg. Ek gradeer hom 'n 3-ster.

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For sleeping over and not for self catering.

There is nothing to do in the room when the weather is bad. They can definitely consider getting a TV. I give it 3 stars.

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The Nest 's response

Baie dankie, David.
Ons hoop om julle weer te sien.
Groete,
The Nest

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Janet V - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janet V
With partner

Ons kind se eerste see-ervaring, en The Nest het dit vir ons super spesiaal gemaak! Baie dankie!

Baie dankie vir ons kind se eerste see-ervaring! Dankie The Nest! Was super spesiaal! Baie dankie!

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Our child's first sea experience, and The Nest made it super special for us! Thank you very much!

Thank you very much for our child's first sea experience! Thanks The Nest! Was super special! Thank you very much!

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The Nest 's response

Janet, ek is so bly julle het die tyd hier geniet! Ons voel geëerd dat ons kon deel wees van so 'n spesiale ervaring. Julle was so stil, ons het nie eers geweet ons het gaste nie.

Hoop om julle weer te sien.

Vriendelike Groete
The Nest

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Magda F - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Magda F
With partner

Most comfortable beds, thanks.

Quiet, safe, all you need! Warm shower water.

The Nest 's response

Baie dankie tannie Magda. Ons hoop om jul weer te sien!

Groete
The Nest

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Gerrie L - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerrie L
On business

Vriendelike diens, netjies en waarde vir geld.

Tydens my sakereis in Richardsbaai was die akkommodasie presies wat ek nodig gehad het en het. Hulle alle verwagtinge oorskry.

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Friendly service, tidy and value for money.

During my business trip in Richards Bay, the accommodation was exactly what I needed and have. They exceed all expectations.

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The Nest 's response

Baie dankie vir die goeie terugvoering Gerrie.

Groete
The Nest

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Lorraine Z - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lorraine Z
With friends

Pleasant stay, very quiet clean bedding everything was 100%.

Very secure area, the room is very clean and safe parking.

The Nest 's response

Thank you for your review Lorraine. We hope to see you again in the future!

Kind regards

The Nest

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Mike P - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mike P

Ons het dit baie geniet.

Veilig, skoon, sentraal geleë, netjies.

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We enjoyed it very much.

Safe, clean, centrally located, tidy.

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The Nest 's response

Baie dankie Michael. Ons hoop om julle weer te sien

Groete
The Nest

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Ronel P - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ronel P
With partner

Gerieflik en bekostigbaar.

Baie dankie vir die vriendelike ontvangs. Julle plekke is baie oulik en sal definitief weer van julle gebruik maak.

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Convenient and affordable.

Thank you very much for the friendly reception. Your places are very cute and will definitely use you again.

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The Nest 's response

Baie dankie Henk. Ons sien uit om julle weer te verwelkom!

Groete
The Nest

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Elize V - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elize V
Individual traveller

Baie lekker gebly.

Sal hulle definitief aanbeveel, plekkie was pragtig, en dit rustig daar.

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Very nice stay.

Would definitely recommend them, the place was beautiful, and it was peaceful there.

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The Nest 's response

Dankie Elize! Dit was lekker om jou by ons te hê.

Groete
The Nest

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Johan O - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan O
With partner

Dit was aangenaam.

'n Groter yskas sal 'n bonus wees om kos en drinkgoed in te kan berg om te verhoed dat dit bederf.

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It was pleasant.

A bigger fridge would be a bonus to be able to store food and drinks to prevent them from spoiling.

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The Nest 's response

Hi Johan,

Dankie vir die terugvoering.
Ongelukkig is die spasie beperk en dus net n "bar fridge" wat inpas soos op die "website" gesê is. Jammer oor die kos wat bederf was.

Groete,
The Nest

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Henri K - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Henri K
Family with young children

Value for money, you get what you pay for.

The place was clean and tidy.

The Nest 's response

Baie dankie, Henri.

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Reney M - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Reney M
With partner

Clean and neat but far from beach and shops.

See stars.

The Nest 's response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Reney. I am sorry that you were disappointed with the distance. On the website, it says the nearest beach is approximately 2.5 km and nearest shopping centres approximately 800 m.

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Anna-marie C - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anna-marie C
With partner

Fantasties

Baie mooi omgewing. Puik diens!

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Fantastic

Very nice environment. Great service!

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The Nest 's response

Baie dankie Anna-marie. Ons hoop om julle weer te sien in die toekoms.

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  • Capacity: 6 people
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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
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  • Address: 4 Dolfyndeining, Meerensee, Richards Bay, 3901, KwaZulu-Natal
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