WhyNot Restaurant & Guest Lodge
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Seipati M - Jun 2023
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The stay was good and accommodating.
Wayne M - Feb 2024
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Kort en kragtig. Ons het lekker geslaap.
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Short and powerful. We slept well.
The place was small, but comfortable. Air conditioning worked well, water was hot and the place was neat and clean. The food was very tasty and would definitely be recommended. Perhaps only amplifiers could be installed for the WiFi in the more distant rooms, but otherwise we are very satisfied. The service was very good and the staff were very friendly. Thank you very much.
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Cynthia R - Jun 2024
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As daar a fenced off cottage is, sal ons beslis weer besoek.
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If there is a fenced off cottage, we will definitely visit again.
Impractical with dogs. No privacy due to party in front of our room door. The room was not clean and we had to ask for towels. There were bad ants everywhere. The food was of good quality and the bed was perfect.
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Riana E - Jul 2024
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Glad nie goed! Swak kliëntediens.
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Not good at all! Poor customer service.
Got there after 8. Everything was closed and no one to help me, so I was forced to drive on to find other accommodation! As already requested to the owner, can I get a refund please?
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Simoné V - Apr 2022
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Baie mooi kamers en vriendelike diens!
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Very nice rooms and friendly service!
The rooms are very luxurious and definitely worth the money. Very friendly atmosphere and good service. Will recommend for sure.
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Marelize H - Sep 2022
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Baie lekker, vriendelike mense.
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Very nice, friendly people.
People were very helpful and friendly. The restaurant's food was fresh and very tasty.
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Martin S - May 2022
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Vriendelike diens, goeie kos en skoon akkommodasie.
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Friendly service, good food and clean accommodation.
We stayed one night during a business trip. The lodge is located on the busy high street, but there is secure parking. The rooms were clean and the restaurant's food good.
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Paul N - Apr 2022
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Baie lekker kos in die restaurant.
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Very nice food in the restaurant.
Really enjoyed the visit and will go back.
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Verette J - Apr 2021
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Heerlik! Sal dit enige tyd weer doen!
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Delicious! Would do it again anytime!
Very neat and well equipped. Friendly, hospitable reception and service. Ideal overnight or weekend accommodation. Delicious food, nicely presented. Can definitely recommend WhyNot.
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Vic D - Apr 2021
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Heerlik gebly en diens was puik.
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Lovely stay and service was great.
The shower door does not seal properly and leaves the bathroom floor wet after each use. The toilet does not flush properly. Have to flush it about 4 - 5 times.
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Charmain G - Aug 2021
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Veilige & gerieflike oornagakkommodasie
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Safe & comfortable overnight accommodation
Had a great meal at the restaurant, slept well at the guest house! Friendly reception & safe parking. Centrally located on the main street.
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Andre F - Nov 2021
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Helpful staff.
John C - Dec 2021
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Nobody seems to be caring about the guests.
Read moreAlan C - Jun 2019
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A bit too close to traffic on the main road and hence noisy. Room a bit dated.
WhyNot Restaurant & Guest Lodge 's response
Dear Alan,
The WhyNot team appreciates your feedback.
The restaurant building is more than a hundred years old, and the reason for the museum on the premises and most of the 28 chalets with antiques or older items. Only six chalets are equipped with modern, classic features and you are welcome to request such a unit with your next visit. Never hesitate to request assistance.
Ten chalets are also at the back of the premises and very quiet.
Kindly note that all the chalets feature air-conditioning, electric blankets, duvets and other extras. Fireplaces are only available in the restaurant and the main buildings.
Hope you will return soon.
Friendly WhyNot greetings,
Sonja
Jana N - Dec 2019
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I know exactly 'why not!'.
Read moreAnonymous Guest - Jan 2019
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Unfortunately
When we arrived at Why Not at around 17:30 after 1050 km behind, they were not aware of our reservation. The staff on duty were friendly and allocated us a chalet, to the best of their ability. Unfortunately the place was really not very clean, one set of towels, the hot water system was never turned on. We were very tired at that point and just tried to make the best of the situation. After all, it was our 38th wedding anniversary. We were treated very kindly at the meal and got good food.
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Corrie V - Nov 2018
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Rustig.
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Tranquil.
No noise, air is clean.
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WhyNot Restaurant & Guest Lodge 's response
Corrie,
Die WhyNot span is dankbaar, u het u verblyf by ons geniet.
Ons hoop om u spoedig weer te verwelkom.
Vriendelike WhyNot Groete
Sonja
Vic U - May 2018
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Good value for money accommodation.
Anonymous Guest - Mar 2018
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We just slept over, were clean and tidy.
We booked two basic rooms so it was very basic. One room did have towels, coffee, tea and sugar in it, the other none of the above.
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Ina G - Jan 2018
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Kroeg was belangriker.
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Bar was more important.
We slept over on the way to Kimberley on New Year's Eve. First we had to walk through the bar with our kids to book in, no one really knew what was going on. There was a group of guests partying at the pool and the owner said that they would probably calm down just after 12. Wrong. They continued until after 3.
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WhyNot Restaurant & Guest Lodge 's response
Goeiemôre Ina
WhyNot verneem met teleurstelling van u klagtes en wil u verseker dat u ervaring ‘n uitsondering is, moontlik as gevolg van die ongewone omstandighede met bate van Oujaars vieringe.
Alhoewel die WhyNot Restaurant reeds gesluit was met u aankoms, was die Ontvangs deure oop en die talle Inligtingsbordjies dalk net nie vir u duidelik genoeg, met bate van rigtingaanwysings nie.
Talle WhyNot Chalet’s was deur gaste bespreek wat geswem, gebraai en gekuier het. Ses WhyNot personeellede was deurlopend aan diens om ons gaste se gemak en tevredenheid te waarborg. Die Chalet’s beskik ook oor ‘n interne telefoon sisteem, geen klagtes is egter telefonies of persoonlik ontvang, om personeel bewus te maak van u spesifieke behoeftes nie.
Die feesvieringe van oujaar na nuwe jaar, eindig gewoonlik net na middernag. Ongelukig was WhyNot se verblyfbesetting, deur ‘n groot groep totaal uiteenlopende persoonlikhede met totaal verskillende behoeftes. Die WhyNot span probeer werklik deurlopend, gaste se tevredenheid verseker en vra opreg om verskoning vir enige ongerief wat u ervaar het.
Hopelik sal WhyNot u in die toekoms kan terug verwelkom en bogenoemde bewys.
Vriendelik WhyNot groete
Sonja Jansen van Vuuren
Mariana S - Mar 2018
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Netjies en mooi uitgelê. Jenna Jansen van Vuuren wat ons ontmoet het was fantasties. Baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.
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Neat and nicely laid out. Jenna Jansen van Vuuren who we met was fantastic. Very friendly and helpful.
We really enjoyed our overnight stay there, but must mention that we were very surprised that there was no kettle for making coffee. We also had to go and buy coffee and milk. Luckily the Spar was just across the street. Jenna was kind enough to get us a kettle, but apparently it's not included in the price. There were also no towels in the room and again we were told that they were not included in the price. Jenna was very very helpful when we kicked up a fuss and brought us both with a smile but we found it really funny.
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WhyNot Restaurant & Guest Lodge 's response
Beste Mariana,
WhyNot bevestig dankbaar dat u terugvoer 'n uitdaging met betrekking tot die internet besprekings geïdentifiseer het. Soos uself erken het, neem voornemende gaste nie altyd kennis van die volledige beskrywings voordat hul 'n bespreking bevestig nie. Die billikste opsies is 'n gewilde keuse, maar sluit nie alle ekstras in nie, soos u met die bespreking van die Basiese Chalet ervaar het.
WhyNot het tans 57 en-suite Chalets beskikbaar, wat in 4 groepe verdeel kan word:
- Superior: Duurder en luukser met alle ekstras insluitende 'n koninggrootte bed, DStv, borrelbad, stort, lugversorging, handdoeke, en koffie/tee-geriewe.
- Selfsorg: Goedkoper met 'n koninggrootte of enkelbed, DStv, stort, kookware en eetgerei, lugversorging, handdoeke, en koffie/tee-geriewe.
- Standaard: Bekostigbaar met 'n dubbel- of enkelbed, DStv, lugversorging, handdoeke, en koffie/tee-geriewe.
- Basies: Baie billik met enkelbeddens, TV, waaiers/verwarmer (geen lugversorging), geen handdoeke, geen koffie/tee-geriewe.
Koste en keuse van chalets bepaal dus die ekstras wat voorsien word, juis om in soveel as moontlik verskeidenheid van behoeftes te voldoen.
WhyNot beoefen 'n streng program om 'n puik standaard van higiëne te handhaaf: Die Sondag met u vroeë aankoms, was alle ketels ontkalk en dus verwyder van die chalets. 'n Ketel was onmiddelik na u aankoms aan u verskaf, asook ekstras soos vir 'n Standaard Chalet bespreking, sonder om ekstra kostes te hef. Diens en Gaste se tevredenheid, is vir ons baie belangrik.
Ek hoop die volledige beskrywing sal behulpsaam wees, om u volgende bespreking te vergemaklik. WhyNot sou graag u, u metgesel, en u pragtige vier-voetige 'kind', weer verwelkom.
Vriendelike WhyNot groete,
Sonja
Maureen P - Dec 2017
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Overnight stay.
Rudolf R - Dec 2017
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Alles wat jy nodig het onder 1 dak.
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Everything you need under 1 roof.
We traveled as a family with a baby and 2 puppies and were very tired upon arrival. The reception was friendly and personal. We ate deliciously and received good service. Everyone went out of their way to make our life easier. You will see us again!
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Jan E - Oct 2017
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Lekker op rustig.
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Nice to relax.
WhyNot is conveniently located within Bloemhof. It has a neat and calm atmosphere. Definitely a nice place to stay that won't cost you an arm and a leg.
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Danie W - Mar 2017
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Baie gerieflik, skoon en netjies.
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Very convenient, clean and neat.
Very convenient, clean and neat. Food was in the dining room was nice.
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Goeie middag Danie, WhyNot is opreg dankbaar vir u positiewe terugvoering en dat u, u tydtjie by WhyNot geniet het. WhyNot hoop u sal weer by ons kan kom kuier. Vriendelike WhyNot groete
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Francois B - Jan 2017
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Aangenaam.
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Pleasant.
Warm welcome. Room spacious and clean. Unbelievable antique furniture.
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Goeie Middag Francois B
WhyNot is opreg dankbaar vir u positiewe terugvoering en dat u, u tydtjie by WhyNot geniet het.
WhyNot hoop u sal weer by ons kan kom kuier.
Vriendelike WhyNot Groete
WhyNot Personeel
Chris E - Apr 2017
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Heerlik ontspan, word aanbeveel.
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Wonderfully relaxing, recommended.
Reception was very friendly and helpful. Room neat and has all the amenities.
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Goeie middag Chris, WhyNot is opreg dankbaar vir u positiewe terugvoering en dat u, u tydtjie by WhyNot geniet het. WhyNot hoop u sal weer by ons kan kom kuier. Vriendelike WhyNot groete WhyNot Personeel
William W - Dec 2017
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Waarde vir geld.
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Value for money.
Friendly service until late at night. Restuarant's food is great. Really enjoyed our stay.
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Danie K - Apr 2017
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Al wat ons nodig gehad het.
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All we needed.
I honestly would have always had someone at reception, made sure that reception is sure that the room is ready before we get there, the gate that you have to push open when you drive in and out might be an inconvenience for guests. The food in the restaurant was very tasty and the prices very reasonable!
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WhyNot Restaurant & Guest Lodge 's response
Goeie middag Mnr. Danie Kruger
WhyNot bestuur waardeer altyd alle terugvoering, raad en voorstelle van ons gaste.
WhyNot poog om elke besoek van al ons gaste 'n onvergeetlike ervaring te maak.
Ter wille van duidelikheid, wil ek graag bevestig dat 'n personeellid aan diens is en in die ontvangs beskikbaar is, vanaf 07:00 - 21:00. Ter wille van personeel veiligheid, produktiwiteit en ook die aanvraag van ons kliënte, is personeel van ander afdelings van WhyNot, dus beskikbaar vir 'n laat aankoms, soos in u geval 22:45.
Die hoof ingang se hek word noodgedwonge gereeld gedeaktiveer, aangesien talle van ons gaste nie die kode kan onthou nie en die afstandbeheer ook verloor. Die hek moet dan soms deur 'n gas oop of toe geskuif word, omdat die klein onderneming, met baie billike tariewe, nie die aanstelling van 'n permanente hekwag regverdig nie.
Die 30 jare oue restaurant is ons trots en ek is uiters dankbaar dat u die heerlike kos en billike pryse kon waardeer.
Ons hoop om u spoedig weer te verwelkom.
Vriendelike WhyNot groete
Sonja
Jac V - Jan 2014
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Gangbaar, met baie vriendelike diens, middelmatige fasiliteite en onbevredigende sekuriteit.
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Passable, with very friendly service, mediocre facilities and unsatisfactory security.
See the stars below.
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Hennie C - Dec 2013
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'n Baie lekker oornagplek!
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A very nice place to stay!
Highly recommended!
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Hilda H - Apr 2013
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The staff members are very friendly and helpful.
Rachel D - Dec 2013
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We had a nice stay and will be back soon
Woudri E - Dec 2013
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Gerieflik en lekker.
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Comfortable and delicious.
Friendly service and conveniently located. It was nice.
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Marijke B - Dec 2013
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Baie lekker vir 'n oorstop op pad na die Noord-Kaap en ander dele van die land!
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Very nice for a stopover on the way to the Northern Cape and other parts of the country!
Very cute and spicy! Museum was very interesting. Food was very nice. Across the road from Spar, so it's easy to walk quickly and buy the next day's drinks for the road! Friendly staff and a nice atmosphere in the evening!
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Dirk S - Dec 2013
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Verblyf was aanvaarbaar teenoor die tarief, maar dit was asof hulle ons nie verwag het nie
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Accommodation was acceptable for the rate, but it was like they didn't expect us
Upon our arrival, the unit we booked was not available. After ± half an hour of scrambling we were able to engage a unit. Unit was acceptable and clean, but only 3 coffee mugs and no teaspoons in kitchen. Staff were friendly and helpful.
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- Capacity: 69 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 23:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: 80 Prince Street, Bloemhof, 2660, North West