The Solomon
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Magdél M - Nov 2024
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The Solomon was baie gerieflik geleë, mense was vriendelik en alles was skoon.
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The Solomon was very conveniently located, people were friendly and everything was clean.
The service was friendly and helpful. The room was pretty clean. If I could make 1 suggestion it would be more TV channels - I'm not sure if there was WiFi - I didn't ask. If there is, I would just like them to tell you when you check in, or put something in the room, with the password on it.
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Thank you for your feedback and review. We are glad you liked your stay. The DStv channels we have are the business package called Stay. I can see us moving towards TV over internet in the future, which will have greater choice. In each room, there is a green folder with details about the guest house, WiFi login and password, where to eat and what to visit. Our apologies if this wasn’t explained to you on arrival.
Louise M - Jan 2024
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Kan net sê: Awesome! Ek sal die plek beslis aanbeveel.
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Can only say: Awesome! I would definitely recommend the place.
We had a really nice stay. The staff is friendly and very helpful. Very clean and tidy.
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Thank you very much for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Antoinette V - May 2023
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Die eenheid was skoon en het alles in gehad wat benodig word. Lekker groot handdoeke en stortkop wat goed werk.
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The unit was clean and had everything needed. Nice big towels and shower head that works well.
We were a family of 4 traveling together. Two units were booked and there was secure parking for cars and also prams. For the price it was really worth it.
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Thank you for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Clinton V - May 2024
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Een aand oorgeslaap. Baie lekker en rustig.
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Overslept one night. Very nice and peaceful.
See stars.
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I'm glad you enjoyed the tranquility. Thanks for the feedback.
Annie B - Mar 2024
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Netjies en skoon.
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Neat and clean.
We had no communication before arrival! After three attempts via WhatsApp, I called their number, and asked the lady for a pin location. I haven't received it yet. Later we had to find the address (Google). We slept in room 6. The bed creaked so much with every turn, that we really didn't have a good night's rest! Furthermore, the room was very neat and clean, and the air conditioning worked perfectly in the hot weather!
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Good day Annie. Thank you for your feedback. You will recall that you booked on 15th March at 11.30am using the LekkeSlaap website, for arrival on the same day. The introductory remarks on their website give you our full postal address in Kimberley. This is underlined as a pin drop and when you click on it, it takes you to maps and shows our exact location. You also received a booking confirmation email from LekkeSlaap when you confirmed the booking. You then sent us a WhatsApp at 16.07 saying your expected arrival was 7pm and requesting another pin drop. The beauty of WhatsApp Business is that it gives you a pin drop and link to maps on your phone. I’m very sorry to hear the bed creaked. We have recently changed the mattress and put felt pads between the wooden feet and the wood floor. One day I’m sure we will have to remove the wood floor and lay concrete, but that will be a shame. Again, we apologise. You were with us for two nights and I’m sorry you didn’t say something at the time so we could help. I’m glad the room was neat and tidy, and the air conditioning worked well. Best wishes.
Arthur C - Jun 2024
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I booked there as I wanted a B&B. However, my travel arrangements did not permit it.
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Thank you for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Bertie T - Jan 2024
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Maklik en gerieflik.
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Easy and convenient.
Very good for what I paid for. WiFi and air conditioning are a bonus. Just make sure that there is water available in the fridge, if you write about it in the announcement.
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The Solomon 's response
Thank you very much for your review, Bertie Theron. We're very sorry about the water in the fridge oversight. If we are notified at the time, we can correct any errors immediately. Kind regards
Marlene B - Apr 2024
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Lekker gebly. Maar tee lepels was nie gewas nie. Dit het 'n vraagteken oor netheid.
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Nice stay. But tea spoons were not washed. It has a question mark about cleanliness.
Nice stay. But tea spoons were not washed. This brought a question mark about cleanliness.
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Hi. We are very sorry that the teaspoons were not properly clean. We wish you had told us so we could correct it immediately. We're glad everything else was good for you.
Erika E - Apr 2023
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The Solomon is bekostigbare, veilige en netjiese verblyf. Eienaar baie vriendelik. Ons was in Kimberley vir netbaltoernooi en The Solomon was ideal vir die 4 dae.
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The Solomon is affordable, safe and tidy accommodation. Owner very friendly. We were in Kimberley for a netball tournament and The Solomon was ideal for the 4 days.
Good service, tidy and value for money.
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Thank you very much for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Johlette S - Mar 2023
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Baie veilig, netjies en die eienaar is baie hulpvaardig.
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Very safe, tidy and the owner is very helpful.
Everything was very clean and tidy and there is everything one needs for an overnight stay. Location is very good and it is a very safe and peaceful environment.
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The Solomon 's response
Baie dankie, ons is baie bly jy het jou verblyf geniet.
Paul V - Aug 2023
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Netjiese oornagfasiliteit.
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Neat overnight facility.
We were kindly received. The room was neat and clean and had everything needed for an overnight stay. Information about places to eat in the area is available in the room.
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The Solomon 's response
Thank you for your review, Paul. We are glad everything met your needs.
Irene V - Oct 2023
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Heerlik gebly, goeie ontvangs. Die voertuig is veilig en die ligging is goed.
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Lovely stay, good reception. The vehicle is safe and the location is good.
There is still cold water in the fridge that can work. Please look to the air conditioner in room 9. Thank you.
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The Solomon 's response
Thank you for your feedback. We got the service engineers out to look at the Aircon but they couldn’t find anything wrong. I am aware that the remote can be a bit confusing and maybe that was the issue. Anyway, thank you for letting us know.
Kobus U - May 2023
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Lekker gekuier.
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Have a nice time.
Slept well and peacefully.
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Thank you for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Berdine G - Oct 2023
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Ek sal dit aanbeveel, maar as ek 'n keuse het, nie self weer daar tuisgaan nie.
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I would recommend it, but if I had a choice, I wouldn't stay there myself.
Our whole experience was not so positive this time. Our deposit was paid, fees not allocated and we lost the reservation and had to go through the process again. Although we booked for 3 people there were not enough coffee mugs for all of us and there was no tea towel or anything.
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The Solomon 's response
Dear Berdine, we are very sorry that there was a mug and tea towel missing from your room. This was an oversight that we could have corrected. We wish you had let us know so that it could have been corrected immediately, we live on-site.
I’m afraid I don’t understand the payment concern. The reservation cost was R895,50 including a 10% discount. You paid a deposit to Lekkerslaap and the balance to us on arrival. Please let us know if you think there was an error on the payment. Thank you for the feedback as it helps us improve.
Elize E - Apr 2022
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Baie gerieflike, netjiese kamer. Kombuislaai kort 'n regmaak.
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Very comfortable, neat room. Kitchen drawer needs fixing.
Slept well! They were unaware that we had already paid for the accommodation.
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Leoni M - Sep 2022
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Mooi kamer, rustige verblyf.
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Nice room, peaceful stay.
We had a nice stay at The Solomon, the room was neat and comfortable. We requested the breakfast at R100/person, but cannot recommend it at that price. Can get the same and better at Spur for a lot less. But the room was very nice, no complaints about it.
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The Solomon 's response
Baie dankie, ons is baie bly jy het jou verblyf geniet.
Lisa E - Jan 2022
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Pleasant, clean, convenient accommodation.
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Baie dankie, ons is baie bly jy het jou verblyf geniet.
Annatjie L - Apr 2022
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Rustige en mooi plek om te oornag.
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Quiet and beautiful place to spend the night.
Thank you very much for hospitality and beautiful rooms. It was just awkward without a sink to rinse the cups.
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Baie dankie, ons is baie bly jy het jou verblyf geniet.
Ronel M - Jan 2022
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Peaceful.
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Baie dankie, ons is baie bly jy het jou verblyf geniet.
Leon H - Mar 2022
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Dit is veilig.
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It is safe.
The boiler in unit 8's life is over. It doesn't turn off and if you touch the handle, the steam burns you. This is a security risk.
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Baie dankie, ons is baie bly jy het jou verblyf geniet.
Michelle N - Mar 2022
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It was comfortable and secure.
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Baie dankie, ons is baie bly jy het jou verblyf geniet.
Zelda R - Dec 2021
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Aangenaam verras!
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Pleasantly surprised!
This is an excellent overnight destination! Centrally located, with very neat units. There is even a small play area set up for children. There is nice seating outside under trees, and even a braai area. We were received kindly and all necessary information was provided to us. The Solomon offers good value for money! Will definitely visit them again if we are ever in the area!
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Baie dankie, ons is baie bly jy het jou verblyf geniet.
Mindy E - Oct 2021
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Goeie waarde vir geld.
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Good value for money.
Very tidy place, and the hostess very friendly and helpful.
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Baie dankie, ons is baie bly jy het jou verblyf geniet.
Angus B - Oct 2021
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Very pleasant.
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Baie dankie, ons is baie bly jy het jou verblyf geniet.
Ntombikayise M - May 2021
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Amazing
The Solomon 's response
Hi, thank you for your feedback and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. The DSTV package we provide to all our guests is the DSTV Stay package with over 50 video channels (previously called the Hotel Bouquet).
Gert J - Dec 2020
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Goed.
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Well.
For an overnight stay, the accommodation is good.
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Judith L - Dec 2019
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The hosts were welcoming and pointed us in the right direction for eating out and sight seeing. We would not have known about the rock art had they not told us about it. It was very convenient for the McGregor Museum
The Solomon 's response
Glad you enjoyed your stay and were able to see a bit more of what Kimberley has to offer.
Andre D - Jul 2019
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Baie netjies en veilig met behulpsame personeel.
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Very neat and safe with helpful staff.
Friendly, helpful reception in a neatly equipped room, close to everything, with secure parking for vehicle included.
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Rene D - May 2019
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Die verblyf het al ons verwagtinge oortref - dit is die lekkerste blyplek in Kimberley!
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The accommodation exceeded all our expectations - it is the nicest place to stay in Kimberley!
We stayed at the Solomon for 4 nights (April). The bedroom and bathroom are very spacious, tidy and well equipped. We had a wonderful stay, the service was excellent, and everyone was very friendly and helpful. The Solomon is without a doubt my favorite guest house in Kimberley!
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Louis L - May 2019
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Regtig goeie waarde vir geld.
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Really good value for money.
The Solomon is nice and central and has a very peaceful atmosphere. Good value for money.
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Blanche L - Jun 2019
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Waarde vir geld.
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Value for money.
Pleasant stay. Neat and very safe.
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Pieter V - Nov 2019
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Good and comfortable for two people.
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Gerieflik en gemiddeld.
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Comfortable and average.
One adult did not have a bath towel and the single bed did not have clean bedding.
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The Solomon 's response
We are very sorry to hear that the single bed was not made up properly and wasn’t provided with a towel. We encourage all our guests to contact immediately they identify a problem. We provide telephone numbers to contact us, we have housekeeping staff onsite during the day, and we are resident in the house next door. If I recall correctly you stayed 2 nights. We could have corrected this immediately if we are told. The same would go for customer service. Once we have shown guests to their room we do not impose ourselves unless something is requested. We find the majority of our guests value this privacy. It would assist us to know what was wrong with security. Our guest house is surrounded by high walls topped with electric fence. The two high motorized car gates need a remote or a passcode to open them. The whole of the gardens and parking is lit up all night and there are security cameras on the perimeter fence. I’m afraid there is nothing we can do about the location - we are where we are, it is described in the booking website when you book.
We do wish you had told us when you were here so we could have put it right. Our aim is to please.
Anonymous Guest - Jul 2018
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Overpriced, satisfactory.
Friendly workers, kitchenette unsatisfactory.
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James D - Oct 2017
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Neat, comfortable and well priced.
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Thank you James, very pleased we met your needs.
Hazel J - Sep 2017
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Baie lekker en baie stil.
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Very nice and very quiet.
The stay was very nice, and the environment was very quiet. I was just unhappy, because we only found out on the last day of our stay that there was a kitchen to cook and that the plates and cutlery were in the kitchen.
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Thank you Hazel. Very pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Madelein H - Feb 2017
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Ideal for all travel requirements.
The Solomon 's response
Thank you Madelein, glad you enjoyed your stay.
Phil B - Jan 2017
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Baie rustig.
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Very peaceful.
It was nice and peaceful. Enjoyed spending the night. Would definitely recommend.
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Thank you Philemon, really pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Pamela P - Dec 2017
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No kiddies swimming pool, scorpions and spiders in bedrooms, rooms cleaned once in three days, Wi-Fi provided a day before we booked out and not as advertised.
The Solomon 's response
This is difficult responding to this review as the comments made do not ring true. The guests had booked a room with 3 single beds and another room with a queen bed and a single bed. When they booked two weeks before they did not have money to pay the deposit so we reduced this to 30% to help them. When they arrived they were not able to pay the balance so we agreed they could pay later. They asked if we could put them in rooms closer together as the three children were quite young and woul be in a room alone (the original booking was two adults and one child in one room and one adult and two children in the other - this was subsequently reduced to two adults and three children). We obliged and moved another guest around. Then they wanted to know where they could buy alcohol on a Sunday (Christmas eve). This was not going to be possible. They asked about the pool and we showed them the small dipping pool - they used this during their stay, they even sat by the pool playing a guitar as the kids played in the water on Christmas Day.
Their second day with us was Christmas Day - we do not provide a cleaning services on sundays and public holidays and this is explained in our emails. Their third day was Boxing Day (26th). We decided to get one of our staff to come in and give their room a clean. Unfortunately they would not let her in the room until past noon which was not very helpful as it meant the cleaner could not leave to go home early on Boxing Day. She even had to clean all their dirty pots and pans and dishes etc in the kitchen - they had booked self catering yet they made no attempt to clean their mess. During the 26th we asked how they wished to pay but they said they would pay later. After 9pm they came round and knocked on the window of our living room and said they could now pay. At no time did they mention any problems or anything about a scorpion (this is possible but very rare - we have seen two in our garden in 10 years). Spiders are definately possible but never in the bed. Our flat spiders are not poisonous and we provide insect spray for those who wish to use it. The wifi is always on so we don't understand why they couldn't access it. We had problems a few weeks back with the service provider but this was resolved before they arrived - not once did they say they were having a problem.
We wouldn't normally give such a long response but this time we feel the issues raised need correcting. It is a shame to get such a negative comment after the guest has left. They seemed such a nice family and we had several opportunities to communicate with them and nothing negative was raised.
Elize C - Aug 2016
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Ek was beïndruk met die vriendelike ontvang, netheid en gerief.
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Impressed with friendly reception, neatness and comfort.
Definitely highly recommended fo an overnight stay.
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The Solomon 's response
Thank you very much for your review. We are glad you enjoyed The Solomon.
Laetithia M - May 2016
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Dit was aangenaam.
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It was pleasant.
It had been delicious. The stay was nice.
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The Solomon 's response
We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you
Christa B - Feb 2016
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Dankie vir aangename verblyf met vriendelike diens en gerieflike fasiliteite.
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Thank you for a pleasant stay with friendly service and convenient facilities.
Thank you Zuki, for a pleasant stay. Best wishes to you.
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The Solomon 's response
We are glad we made your stay in Kimberley pleasant. Thanks for the feedback.
Johanni L - Jan 2015
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Spacious, safe, clean, comfortable, friendly and helpful.
The Solomon 's response
Thank you for your feedback. The coat hanger thing is our bugbear. The good ones get stolen within a month.
Meryl D - May 2015
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Baie oulik akkommodeer.
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Very cute accommodate.
Neat, modern and old world atmosphere. Incredibly safe. A little hard to find, but overall ─ fantastic!
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Great. Thank you for your feedback. Hope to see you again.
Bernu Z - Apr 2015
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Wonderlike verblyf, fantastiese gasvryheid.
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Wonderful stay, fantastic hospitality.
The security could be tightened up a bit, but otherwise everything is 100%.
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We are really pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks for the feedback
Retha G - Jul 2015
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Gerieflik en goed geleë.
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Convenient and well located.
Very pleasant and comfortable stay. It is well located for business purposes. I can confidently recommend The Solomon.
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Thank you very much for your feedback. Glad you like your stay here.
Retha G - Apr 2015
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Ons verblyf was voldoende vir die doel en die diens baie vriendelik.
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Our stay was adequate for the purpose and the service very friendly.
Very friendly service, clean and tidy. Will use The Solomon again.
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Thank you. It was great to have you here
Rianna S - May 2015
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Ons was op reis deur Kimberley en wou net een nag oorslaap.
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We were traveling through Kimberley and only wanted to spend one night.
Immediately after the reservation was made, the owner insisted that we pay the full amount, which we did about a month before the night we were supposed to spend the night. When we arrived there was no one there and we could not enter the premises. The phone numbers were also not answered. After a long struggle, a worker who was there to look after her small children opened the gate. She first informed me that they were full and after I explained that we had booked, let me in. She and I then searched the reservation book for my reservation. It wasn't there, but she later found it in another book. In the meantime we learned that the owners had to leave urgently, and the owner called me a week or so later. However, the experience was not pleasant.
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The Solomon 's response
Everyone has a bad day we they can't quite explain. This was ours. We are very sorry for the hiccup in our reception process. We have our reasons but they are not excuses. We trust your stay in other ways was good.
Pieter M - May 2015
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Rustig en geen geraas.
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Quiet and no noise.
Would love to visit again.
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We are very please you enjoyed your stay. Would love to see you again
Jan M - May 2015
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Ruim, netjiese huis en veilige parkering. Vriendelike ontvangs en goeie diens.
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Spacious, tidy house and safe parking. Friendly reception and good service.
It's the ideal home for families and groups looking for self-catering accommodation. The reception and service was good. The parking was very safe. The environment is very quiet.
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We are very pleased we met you needs. Thanks for the feedback.
Fanus V - Jan 2015
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Baie lekker gebly, al wat kort is lugversorgers.
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Very nice stay, all that is missing is air conditioners.
Please see the stars.
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The Solomon 's response
Thanks for the feedback. We now have aircon in all rooms.
Lindsay M - Oct 2014
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Comfortable, convenient, clean, close to amenities.
The Solomon 's response
Thank you very much for your wonderful recommendation. Glad you liked us.
- Capacity: 20 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: 1 Solomon Street, Beaconsfield, Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape