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The Solomon

Guest House

Review Summary

4.3 out of 5from 48 reviews for The Solomon
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Service
4.0/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Annie B - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Annie B
With spouse/partner

Netjies en skoon.

Ons het geen kommunikasie voor aankoms gehad nie! Na drie keer se probeer per WhatsApp, het ek hulle nommer geskakel, en die dame gevra vir 'n pinlocation. Ek het dit nou nog nie ontvang nie. Ons moes later maar die adres (Google). Ons het in kamer 6 geslaap. Die bed het met elke omdraai so gekraak, dat ons regtig nie 'n goeie nagrus gehad het nie! Verder was die kamer baie netjies en skoon, en die lugreëling het perfek gewerk in die warm weer!

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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.

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Bertie T - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Bertie T
Individual traveler

Maklik en gerieflik.

Heel goed vir waarvoor ek betaal het. WiFi en lugversorging is 'n bonus. Maak net seker dat daar wel water in die yskas beskikbaar is, indien julle daaroor in die aankondiging skryf.

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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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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

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Louise M - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louise M

Kan net sê: Awesome! Ek sal die plek beslis aanbeveel.

Ons het vreeslik lekker gebly. Die staf is vriendelik en baie hulpvaardig. Baie skoon en netjies.

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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.

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Irene V - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Irene V
Family with teenagers

Heerlik gebly, goeie ontvangs. Die voertuig is veilig en die ligging is goed.

Daar is nog steeds koue water in die yskas wat kan werk. Kyk asb. na die lugversorger in kamer 9. Dankie.

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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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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.

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Berdine G - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Berdine G
Family with young children

Ek sal dit aanbeveel, maar as ek 'n keuse het, nie self weer daar tuisgaan nie.

Ons hele ervaring was die keer nie so positief nie. Ons deposito is betaal, gelde nie geallokeer nie en het ons die bespreking verloor en moes weer deur die proses gaan. Alhoewel ons vir 3 mense bespreek het was daar nie genoeg koffiebekers vir ons almal nie en was daar nie 'n vadoek of niks 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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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.

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Paul V - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Paul V
With spouse/partner

Netjiese oornagfasiliteit.

Ons was vriendelik ontvang. Die kamer was netjies en skoon en het alles was nodig is vir 'n oornagfasiliteit. Inligting oor eetplekke in die omgewing is beskikbaar in die kamer.

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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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Thank you for your review, Paul. We are glad everything met your needs.

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Kobus U - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Kobus U
With spouse/partner

Lekker gekuier.

Lekker geslaap en rustig.

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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.

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Antoinette V - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Antoinette V
With spouse/partner

Die eenheid was skoon en het alles in gehad wat benodig word. Lekker groot handdoeke en stortkop wat goed werk.

Ons was 'n gesin van 4 wat saam gereis het. Twee eenhede is bespreek en daar was veilige parking vir motors en ook waentjie. Vir die prys was dit regtig die moeite werd.

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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.

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

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.

Goeie diens, netjies en waarde vir geld.

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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.

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Johlette S - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johlette S
With spouse/partner

Baie veilig, netjies en die eienaar is baie hulpvaardig.

Alles was baie skoon en netjies en daar is alles wat 'n mens nodig het vir oornagverblyf. Ligging is baie goed en dit is 'n baie veilige en rustige omgewing.

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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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Baie dankie, ons is baie bly jy het jou verblyf geniet.

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Leoni M - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leoni M
Family with young children

Mooi kamer, rustige verblyf.

Ons het lekker gebly by The Solomon, die kamer was netjies en gemaklik. Ons het die ontbyt teen R100/persoon aangevra, maar kan dit nie teen daardie prys aanbeveel nie. Kan dieselfde en beter by Spur kry vir heelwat minder. Maar die kamer was baie mooi, geen klagtes daaroor nie.

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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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Baie dankie, ons is baie bly jy het jou verblyf geniet.

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Annatjie L - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Annatjie L
With spouse/partner

Rustige en mooi plek om te oornag.

Baie dankie vir gasvryheid en pragtige kamers. Dit was net ongemaklik sonder 'n wasbakkie om die koppies uit te spoel.

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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.

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Elize E - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elize E
Family with teenagers

Baie gerieflike, netjiese kamer. Kombuislaai kort 'n regmaak.

Lekker geslaap! Hulle was onbewus dat ons reeds die verblyf betaal het.

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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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Leon H - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Leon H
With spouse/partner

Dit is veilig.

Die ketel in eenheid 8 se leeftyd is verby. Hy skakel nie af nie en as jy aan die handvatsel vat, brand die stoom jou. Dit is 'n veiligheidsrisiko.

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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.

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Michelle N - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Michelle N
On business

It was comfortable and secure.

Peaceful, clean and the Wi-Fi was good.

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Baie dankie, ons is baie bly jy het jou verblyf geniet.

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Ronel M - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ronel M

Peaceful.

It was just a bit to get hold of someone to open for us, but rooms are beautiful! It is extremely important for me to find right places with a disabled son. Shower big enough and enough space for him. Extremely awesome that there was a little oven for me to prepare food. I will definitely book again!

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Baie dankie, ons is baie bly jy het jou verblyf geniet.

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

Pleasant, clean, convenient accommodation.

The Solomon is in a lovely, old part of Kimberly. We found it neat, clean and a perfect place to overnight.

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Baie dankie, ons is baie bly jy het jou verblyf geniet.

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Zelda R - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Zelda R
Family with young children

Aangenaam verras!

Hierdie is 'n uitstekende oornagbestemming! Sentraal geleë, met baie netjiese eenhede. Daar is selfs 'n klein speelarea vir kinders ingerig. Daar is lekker sitplek buite onder bome, en selfs 'n braai-area. Ons is vriendelik ontvang en alle nodige inligting is aan ons verskaf. The Solomon bied goeie waarde vir geld! Sal hulle beslis weer besoek as ons ooit in daardie area is!

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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.

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Angus B - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Angus B
With spouse/partner

Very pleasant.

Very clean/safe place - maybe could have door/separation between rooms.

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Baie dankie, ons is baie bly jy het jou verblyf geniet.

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Mindy E - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Mindy E
Family with young children

Goeie waarde vir geld.

Baie netjies plek, en die gasvrou baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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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.

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Ntombikayise M - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ntombikayise M
With spouse/partner

Amazing

The service was good, they can do better by putting some channels on their DStv, so far everything was good.

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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).

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Gert J - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gert J
Large group

Goed.

Vir ’n oornag is die verblyf goed.

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Well.

For an overnight stay, the accommodation is good.

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Judith L - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Judith L
With spouse/partner

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

We would stay there again.

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Glad you enjoyed your stay and were able to see a bit more of what Kimberley has to offer.

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Pieter V - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter V
Family with teenagers

Good and comfortable for two people.

Our room was advertised as self-catering for a family of four. This is true if you have pre-teens or small children, but not with teenagers. The accommodation was cleaned daily and the bed very comfortable. Shelving for soap and shampoo in the shower was lacking. On arrival, Richard received us and was friendly and assisted extremely well. For business travel, I would definitely recommend The Solomon.

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Andre D - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre D
With spouse/partner

Baie netjies en veilig met behulpsame personeel.

Vriendelike, behulpsame ontvangs in 'n netjies goed toegeruste kamer, naby alles, met goeie veiligheid vir motorvoertuig ingesluit.

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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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Annelie S - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Annelie S
With spouse/partner

Gerieflik en gemiddeld.

Een volwassene het nie 'n badhanddoek gehad nie en die enkelbed het nie skoon beddegoed gehad nie.

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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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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.

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Blanche L - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Blanche L
With friends

Waarde vir geld.

Aangename verblyf. Netjies en baie veilig.

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Value for money.

Pleasant stay. Neat and very safe.

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Rene D - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rene D
With spouse/partner

Die verblyf het al ons verwagtinge oortref - dit is die lekkerste blyplek in Kimberley!

Ons het vir 4 aande oornag by die Solomon (April). Die slaapkamer en badkamer is baie ruim, netjies en is goed toegerus. Ons het heerlik gebly, die diens was uitmuntend, en almal was baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Die Solomon is sonder twyfel my gunsteling gastehuis 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
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louis L
With spouse/partner

Regtig goeie waarde vir geld.

The Solomon is lekker sentraal geleë en baie rustige atmosfeer. 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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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Overpriced, satisfactory.

Friendly workers, kitchenette unsatisfactory.

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Pamela P - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Pamela P
Family with young children

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.

I am very disappointed in The Solomon. We arrived 24th only got Wi-Fi the 26th and a cleaning service only on the 26th. We found a scopion and spiders in the kids' beds. I did call to report this but I was not assisted. The worst place I've ever slept in. Couldn't wait to get out of there.

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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.

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James D - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
James D
Individual traveler

Neat, comfortable and well priced.

The accommodation was just what I needed after a day of work. Staff were helpful and the room serviced. Most definitely will stay again.

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Thank you James, very pleased we met your needs.

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Hazel J - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hazel J
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker en baie stil.

Die bly was baie lekker, en die omgewing was baie stil. Ek was net ongelukkig, omdat ons eers die laaste dag van ons bly uitgevind het dat daar 'n kombuis was om kos te maak en dat die borde en eetgerei in die kombuis was.

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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.

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Madelein H - Feb 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Madelein H
On business

Ideal for all travel requirements.

See star rating.

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Thank you Madelein, glad you enjoyed your stay.

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Phil B - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Phil B
With spouse/partner

Baie rustig.

Dit was lekker rustig. Ons het lekker oornag. Sal dit beslis aanbeveel.

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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.

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Elize C - Aug 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elize C
With spouse/partner

Ek was beïndruk met die vriendelike ontvang, netheid en gerief.

Ek sal "The Solomon" beslis hoog aanbeveel as oornagplek.

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Impressed with friendly reception, neatness and comfort.

Definitely highly recommended fo an overnight stay.

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Thank you very much for your review. We are glad you enjoyed The Solomon.

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Laetithia M - May 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Laetithia M
With spouse/partner

Dit was aangenaam.

Dit was heerlik gewees. Die verblyf was lekker.

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It was pleasant.

It had been delicious. The stay was nice.

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We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you

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Christa B - Feb 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Christa B
With friends

Dankie vir aangename verblyf met vriendelike diens en gerieflike fasiliteite.

Dankie Zuki, vir aangename verblyf. Beste wense vir julle.

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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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We are glad we made your stay in Kimberley pleasant. Thanks for the feedback.

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Retha G - Jul 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Retha G
On business

Gerieflik en goed geleë.

Baie aangename en gerieflike verblyf. Dis goed geleë vir besigheidsdoeleindes. Ek kan The Solomon met vrymoedigheid aanbeveel.

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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.

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Rianna S - May 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rianna S
With spouse/partner

Ons was op reis deur Kimberley en wou net een nag oorslaap.

Die eienaar het dadelik nadat die bespreking gedoen is daarop aangedring dat ons die volle bedrag betaal, wat ons gedoen het omtrent 'n maand voor die nag wat ons moes oorslaap. Toe ons daar aankom was daar niemand en kon ons nie by die perseel inkom nie. Die telefoonnommers was ook nie een beantwoord nie. Na 'n lang gesukkel het 'n werker wat daar was om haar klein kinders op te pas, die hek oopgemaak. Sy het my eers meegedeel dat hulle vol is en nadat ek verduidelik het dat ons bespreek het, my ingelaat. Ek en sy het toe in die besprekingsboek gesoek vir my bespreking. Dit was nie daar nie, maar sy het later gevind dis in 'n ander boek. Ons het intussen verneem dat die eienaars dringend moes weggaan, en die eienaar het my 'n week of wat later geskakel. Die ondervinding was nogtans nie lekker nie.

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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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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.

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Pieter M - May 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter M
With spouse/partner

Rustig en geen geraas.

Sal dit graag weer besoek.

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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

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Meryl D - May 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Meryl D
With friends

Baie oulik akkommodeer.

Netjiese, moderne en ouwêreldse atmosfeer. Ongelooflik veilig. Bietjie moeilik om te vind, maar oor die algemeen ─ fantasties!

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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.

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Jan M - May 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jan M
With spouse/partner

Ruim, netjiese huis en veilige parkering. Vriendelike ontvangs en goeie diens.

Dis die ideale huis vir gesinne en groepe wat selfsorg-akkommodasie soek. Die ontvangs en diens was goed. Die parkering was baie veilig. Die omgewing is baie stil.

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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.

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Retha G - Apr 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Retha G
On business

Ons verblyf was voldoende vir die doel en die diens baie vriendelik.

Baie vriendelike diens, skoon en netjies. Sal weer van The Solomon gebruik maak.

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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

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Bernu Z - Apr 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Bernu Z
With spouse/partner

Wonderlike verblyf, fantastiese gasvryheid.

Die veiligheid kan bietjie opgeskerp word, maar verder is alles 100%.

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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

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Johanni L - Jan 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johanni L
With spouse/partner

Spacious, safe, clean, comfortable, friendly and helpful.

Only thing I didn't like was the wire coat hangers.

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Thank you for your feedback. The coat hanger thing is our bugbear. The good ones get stolen within a month.

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Fanus V - Jan 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Fanus V
Family with young children

Baie lekker gebly, al wat kort is lugversorgers.

Sien asb. die sterre.

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Very nice stay, all that is missing is air conditioners.

Please see the stars.

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Thanks for the feedback. We now have aircon in all rooms.

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Lindsay M - Oct 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Lindsay M
Family with teenagers

Comfortable, convenient, clean, close to amenities.

Will strongly recommend to other travellers and will look to the Solomon as first option when visiting Kimberley again.

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Thank you very much for your wonderful recommendation. Glad you liked us.

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  • Capacity: 29 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 1 Solomon Street, Beaconsfield, Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
  • All ages welcome
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