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The Tortoise Shell

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.7 out of 5from 33 reviews for The Tortoise Shell
Cleanliness
4.8/5
Service
4.8/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.7/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Nonhlanhla M - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nonhlanhla M
With friends

Good place for vacation.

We had a great time with my friends.

Leonora B - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leonora B
Family with teenagers

Dit was 'n lekker plek om ons familie van SA en Engeland bymekaar te bring.

Dit is 'n wonderlike plek met alles wat mens nodig het.

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It was a nice place to bring our family from SA and England together.

It is a wonderful place with everything one needs.

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Jacques D - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacques D
With friends

Such a brilliant location and a great property for a group of friends.

The location is great and offers really good game viewing opportunities. The air conditioners and pool are a life saver in the summer heat! There is more than enough room and the facilities (fridge, freezer, cooking equipment, and beds) are great. The house was spotless, and we will definitely be returning!

Emile B - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Emile B
Family with young children

Heerlik uitgerus, was altyd in kontak met die eienaar wat omgee.

Die blyplek was goed ingerig en ruim. Die hoogtepunt was die besoek van die nagapies gedurende skemer.

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Greatly rested, was always in contact with the caring owner.

The accommodation was well furnished and spacious. The highlight was the visit of the night monkeys during dusk.

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Neels K - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Neels K
Large group

Gesellige familie kuier langs die Kruger.

Die huis is baie ruim en ons het die groot stoep baie geniet. Die swembad en lugversorgers het die hitte en humiditeit baie draaglik gemaak. Die kombuis is goed toegerus met 'n groot yskas. Ons was baie gelukkig om geen beurtkrag tydens ons besoek te ervaar nie, aangesien dit opgehef was oor Kersfees. Daar is voorsiening gemaak om buite op die stoep kos voor te berei met gas. Dit was 'n heerlike bederf op Kersdag gewees om saam as familie buite op die stoep te kuier en kos te maak. Sal enige tyd aanbeveel.

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Cozy family visiting the Kruger.

The house is very spacious and we really enjoyed the large porch. The pool and air conditioners made the heat and humidity very bearable. The kitchen is well equipped with a large fridge. We were very lucky not to experience any load shedding during our visit as it was lifted over Christmas. Provision has been made to prepare food outside on the stoep with gas. It had been a wonderful treat on Christmas Day to spend time together as a family outside on the stoep and make food. Would recommend anytime.

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Dirk K - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dirk K
Family with young children

Baie lekker gebly.

Alles was gemaklik en lekker gewees.

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Very nice stay.

Everything was comfortable and nice.

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Felicia N - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Felicia N
Family with young children

We've stayed here twice and it's our go-to home in Marloth Park. The host is helpful and accommodating, the place is always neat and tidy, and it's a great home for making wonderful memories and relaxing.

I would definifely recommend enjoying a bush stay at Tortoise Shell. We'll definitely be back soon.

Courtney W - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Courtney W
Family with young children

The best way to spend a birthday with family.

We enjoyed our stay at The Tortoise Shell. Andrew is amazing! My husband had a wonderful time celebrating his 30th. We will definitely recommend The Tortoise Shell!!

Liani G - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liani G
Large group

Lekker, groot, ruim plek. Elke oomblik geniet.

Ons as groep (groot en klein) het die wild om en by die huis baie geniet. Dankie vir Busie wat elke dag kom opruim het, sodat ons kon fokus op rus en familietyd.

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Nice, big, spacious place. Enjoy every moment.

We as a group (big and small) really enjoyed the wildlife around the house. Thanks to Busie who came to clean up every day, so we could focus on rest and family time.

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Clive R - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Clive R
With partner

Rustig en skoon.

Die huis voel baie veilig en word daagliks skoongemaak. Alles is daar wat mens nodig het en ons het dit baie geniet met die diere wat op ons voorstoep kom kuier.

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Quiet and clean.

The house feels very safe and is cleaned daily. Everything is there that one needs and we really enjoyed it with the animals that come to visit on our front porch.

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Amanda P - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amanda P
Family with young children

Spacious house in Marloth.

It's a spacious house with a lovely huge patio and enough seating for everyone at the big table. There's also a built-in braai that was nice to use when it rained. The beds and bedding are comfortable. There's also enough space in the rooms for your suitcases and proper cupboards. The air conditioners also make your stay comfortable on hot days. The dishwasher and washing machine make things much easier. There's enough crockery and utensils, and a bonus of proper sharp steak knives and a '3-poot potjie'. The alarm system makes you feel more at ease. The street can get quite busy, so it would be nice to have a shield from it (and the neighbours). The fridge is noisy and a bit leaky, so it's a bit annoying to step into a puddle now and then.

Yolandi S - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Yolandi S
Family with young children

Tortoise Shell is fantasties! Die kombinasie van rustic en modern met al die nodigste (en 'n paar luukshede) is perfek.

Die huis binne het ons verwagtinge oortref. Daar is 'n paar klein dingetjeis wat aandag kort (die sitkamer banke bv. moet vervang word maar ons het so min tyd binne spandeer, dit het nie te veel gepla nie). Die kombuis het 'n heerlike groot yskas wat al ons eet en drinkgoed yskoud kon hou. Daar is wel nie krag tydens beurtkrag nie maar daar is 1 liggie in elke vertrek en die stoof en geysers is gas so ons kon rondom dit werk. Die kinders het ure in die swembad spandeer en ons het die groot stoep vreeslik geniet. Die kamers is goed uitgele met goeie kwaliteit matrasse en beddegoed, die lugverkoeling werk fantasties en die storte het heerlike warm water met goeie waterdruk. Die huis is so 4 km van die winkelsentrum af gelee wat sorg dat dit nie so vreeslik besig is nie (aangesien dit in die hoofstraat is, was ek effe senuagtig hieroor). Die eienaar is hulvaardig en reageer vinnig indien daar enige probleme/navrae is. Ons sal vir seker weer in Tortoise Shell bly!

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Tortoise Shell is fantastic! The combination of rustic and modern with all the essentials (and a few luxuries) is perfect.

The house inside exceeded our expectations. There are a few small things that need attention (the living room couches, for example, need to be replaced, but we spent so little time inside, it didn't bother us too much). The kitchen has a lovely large fridge which could keep all our food and drinks ice cold. There is no power during load shedding but there is 1 light in each room and the stove and geysers are gas so we could work around it. The children spent hours in the pool and we really enjoyed the large veranda. The rooms are well laid out with good quality mattresses and bedding, the air conditioning works fantastically and the showers have lovely hot water with good water pressure. The house is located about 4 km from the shopping center which ensures that it is not terribly busy (as it is on the main street I was a bit nervous about this). The owner is helpful and responds quickly if there are any problems/queries. We will definitely stay in Tortoise Shell again!

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Charné V - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charné V
With friends

Dit was asemrowend.

Sal beslis weer besoek.

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It was breathtaking.

Will definitely visit again.

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Michelle G - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle G
Family with young children

Een vir die boeke.

Tweede de keer by The Tortoise Shell en ons het die wegbreek baie geniet. Baie lekker gekuier op die groot stoep en elke aand om die boma gesit. Die huis het als wat mens benodig en meer. Definitief ons gunsteling huisie in Marlothpark.

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One for the books.

Second time at The Tortoise Shell and we really enjoyed the break. Had a great time on the big stoep and sat around the boma every evening. The house has everything you need and more. Definitely our favorite cottage in Marlothpark.

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

Amazing.

The house has a warm comfortable feeling and is nice and spacious I will definitely go there again.

The Tortoise Shell 's response

Thank you Thalita. It was a pleasure having you guys there. Hope to see you soon.

The Tortoise Shell
Elenor J - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Elenor J
Large group

Dit was wonderlik.

Baie dankie Tortoise Shell, die gastehuis is 'n groot treffer. Die uitleg van die huis is goed en perfek vir groot groep mense. Alles is in werkende toestand wat 'n groot pluspunt is. Plek was mooi skoon en Buzzi was baie vriendelik met ons aankoms daar. Was wonderlik die interaksie wat mens het met die wild wat besoek kom doen by die huis. Ek sal definitief weer daar gaan besoek. Sal die gaste huis aanbeveel vir almal. Tien uit tien.

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It was great.

Thank you very much Tortoise Shell, the guest house is a big hit. The layout of the house is good and perfect for large group of people. Everything is in working order which is a big plus. Place was nice and clean and Buzzi was very friendly upon our arrival there. The interaction you have with the wildlife that comes to visit the house was wonderful. I will definitely visit there again. Would recommend the guest house to everyone. Ten out of ten.

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Tilana M - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Tilana M
With friends

Fantasties.

By ver een van die beste plekke wat ek al by gebly het in Marloth! Goed ingerig en baie netjies.

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Fantastic.

By far one of the best places I've stayed at in Marloth! Well furnished and very tidy.

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Letitia G - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Letitia G
Family with young children

Baie lekker.

Dit was netjies en baie skoon. Die grootstoep is n bonus! Sal enigetyd weer daar gaan bly!

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Very nice.

It was neat and very clean. The large porch is a bonus! Would stay there again anytime!

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AndrÉ S - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
AndrÉ S
Family with young children

Dit was fantasties!

As ou Marloth-gangers, was hierdie verblyf die beste ooit! Buiten die prys is die huis ongelooflik mooi en afgerond en goed geleë. Naby sentrums en Malelane- of Krokodilbrughek. Alles skoon en netjies. Van braai onder dak, in lapa of pizza in pizzaoond, net gerieflik! Alles wat jy mag nodig kry is daar. Glase, potte panne, eetgerei, alles is daar. Sal vir seker weer hier tuisgaan. Bongi het ons vriendelik ontvang en huis was elke dag pragtig skoon gelaat vir ons gebruik! Nogmaals dankie Andrew!

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It was fantastic!

As old Marloth goers, this stay was the best ever! Apart from the price, the house is incredibly beautiful and well-rounded and well located. Close to centers and Malelane or Crocodile Bridge Gate. Everything clean and tidy. From barbecue under roof, in lapa or pizza in pizza oven, just convenient! Everything you might need is there. Glasses, pots pans, cutlery, everything is there. Will definitely stay here again. Bongi received us kindly and the house was left beautifully clean for our use every day! Thanks again Andrew!

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

Beste.

Het al in 'n paar huise in Marloth gebly. Hierdie een is by verre die lekkerste huisie! Die swembad en boma is lekker bymekaar en die groot stoep is 'n wenner! Sal definitief weer hier boek.

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Best.

Have stayed in a few houses in Marloth. This one is by far the nicest house! The swimming pool and boma are nice together and the large porch is a winner! Will definitely book here again.

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Jan S - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan S

Fantasties! Puik!

Skoon, netjies en baie goed toegerus! Die plekkie is regtig 'n juweel. Dis baie prakties uitgelê en vir seker nog die beste plekkie in Marloth waarby ons gebly het. Ons beveel regtig die plekkie aan!

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Fantastic! Great!

Clean, tidy and very well equipped! The place is really a gem. It's very practically laid out and for sure still the best place in Marloth that we've stayed at. We really recommend the place!

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Christian N - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christian N
Large group

Enjoyed our stay.

This was a great place and easily accommodated all of us. Very comfortable. Will definitely go there again.

Lizelle M - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Lizelle M
With friends

Lekker rustig!

Baie lekker gekuier, huis se uitleg is perfek!

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Nice and quiet!

Had a great time, the layout of the house is perfect!

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Chantel N - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantel N
With friends

Dit was elke sent werd.

Plek is baie goed ingerig en was baie rustig. Baie diere wat ons besoek het.

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It was worth every penny.

Place is very well furnished and was very peaceful. Many animals we visited.

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Annalise D - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Annalise D
With friends

Ongelooflik baie netjies en ruim. Sal enige oomblik weer 'n bespreking maak.

Goeie ligging. Alles is in huis wat benodig word.

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Incredibly very neat and spacious. Will book again any minute.

Good location. Everything is in the house that is needed.

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Jd L - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jd L
With partner

Baie lekker, stil area.

Lekker ruim huis met alles wat jy benodig.

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Very nice, quiet area.

Nice spacious house with everything you need.

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Lorna F - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lorna F
Family with young children

Uitstekend.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Die huis is pragtig, ruim, modern, skoon en netjies. Uitstekende gehaltebeddens en -beddegoed. Sal die plek vir enige iemand aanbeveel.

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Excellent.

We had a very nice stay. The house is beautiful, spacious, modern, clean and neat. Excellent quality beds and bedding. Would recommend the place to anyone.

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Christo G - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Christo G
Family with young children

Uitstekend met 'n fantastiese atmosfeer.

Die huis bied enige kieskeurige vakansieganger meer as wat jy verwag. Uitstekende uitleg. Gerieflik en alles wat jy nodig het. Pizzaoond was 'n wenner. Splash pool en boma verseker lang ure se kuier na uiters warm dag in Krugerpark. Ruim sitkamer en oopplan-kombuis met 'n groot stoof was baie gerieflik. Beddens van topgehalte en linne netjies en skoon. Enige tyd weer!

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Excellent with a fantastic atmosphere.

The house offers any discerning vacationer more than you expect. Excellent layout. Comfortable and everything you need. Pizza oven was a winner. Splash pool and boma ensure long hours of fun after an extremely hot day in Kruger Park. Spacious living room and open plan kitchen with a large stove was very comfortable. Beds of top quality and linen neat and clean. Any time again!

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Anja H - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Anja H
Family with young children

Modern, gerieflik en rustige atmosfeer.

Ons het heerlik gebly en daar was alles wat ons nodig gehad het. Busi het elke oggend kom skoonmaak en ons kon lekker rus. Die huis is ruim en twee gesinne het gemaklik ingepas. Julle sien ons definitief weer.

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Modern, comfortable and peaceful atmosphere.

We stayed wonderfully and there was everything we needed. Busi came to clean every morning and we were able to rest well. The house is spacious and two families fit in comfortably. You will definitely see us again.

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Conrad T - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Conrad T
Large group

What a pleasant place!

Awesome place with everything you need, we enjoyed it very much.

Janet C - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janet C
With friends

Stunning and very tastefully done, would go back any day!

Amazing interaction with wildlife, awesome breakaway with friends and family.

Ansie V - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ansie V
With friends

Heerlik.

Dit was puik. Bure raas net vreeslik.

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Delicious.

It was great. Neighbors are just terribly noisy.

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Alison L - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Alison L
Family with young children

Very comfortable, relaxing and spacious home.

The house is very comfortable in size, and relaxing, the kids enjoyed the spacious open plan home, and the pizza oven was the highlight of the weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend to others.

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  • Capacity: 8 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
    Check-out: 09:00
  • Address: 146 Olifant Drive, Marloth Park, Malelane, 1321, Mpumalanga
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