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Bonsai

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.6 out of 5from 30 reviews for Bonsai
Cleanliness
4.7/5
Service
4.6/5
Location
4.2/5
Safety
4.7/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Louise V - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
1/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louise V
With spouse/partner

We had a lovely stay!

We had a lovely stay at Bonsai! The hosts were welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. The place has a lovely braai/entertainment area and is very well equipped and neat.

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Christine V - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christine V
With friends

Lekker gemaklik.

Wat 'n lekker plekkie! Ons sal definitief weer hier bespreek as ons opsoek is na verblyf in die omgewing.

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Nice and comfortable.

What a nice place! We will definitely book here again if we are looking for accommodation in the area.

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Wanda B - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wanda B
Family with young children

Baie lekker.

Ons het baie lekker gebly, dankie.

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Very nice.

We had a great stay, thank you.

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Bonsai 's response

Baie dankie. Dit was lekker om jou te ontvang.

Bonsai
Megan M - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Megan M
Large group

Short, comfortable and convenient.

Our stay was short but comfortable. Thanks.

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Jakkie V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Jakkie V
With spouse/partner

Het ni daar gekuier ni, geen tee, koffie of suiker of bottel water nie.

Ons het nie gebly nie, ons het dadelik weer gery. Ons was glad nie tevrede met die omgewing nie.

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Did not visit there, no tea, coffee or sugar or bottle of water.

We didn't stay, we immediately drove again. We were not at all satisfied with the environment.

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Die gas wou nie in die dorp Hankey wees nie maar in Jeffreys.

Bonsai is baie veilig met hoë elektriese hekke. Ons is baie skoon en netjies.
Daar word goeie, duur kwaliteit koffie en tee vir die gaste gegee. Gebottelde water in die yskas.

Indien die gas nie gelukkig is met die area nie, is dit baie onregverdig om te jok en Bonsai in 'n slegte lig te sit.

Bonsai
Sonia B - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sonia B
On business

Vinnig maar gerieflik.

Die plekkie was mooi skoon, linne van goeie kwaliteit en die kombuis het alles wat jy nodig het. Die enigste badkamer is en-suite, maar dit is baie netjies en skoon. Die plekkie het nie 'n binne leefarea nie, maar dit is steeds baie gemaklik en gerieflik onder die onderdak lapa-area wat reg buite die deur is. Ons het lekker gebly en sal enige tyd die plek aanbeveel.

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Fast but convenient.

The place was nice and clean, good quality linen and the kitchen has everything you need. The only bathroom is en-suite, but it is very neat and clean. The place does not have an indoor living area, but it is still very comfortable and convenient under the covered lapa area which is right outside the door. We had a great stay and would recommend the place anytime.

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Baie dankie. Dit was lekker om julle te ontvang.

Bonsai
Leanne D - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leanne D
Family with teenagers

Comfortable and clean.

We had a lovely evening. The place was clean and neat.

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Melinda C - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Melinda C
With spouse/partner

Ons het nie lekker geslaap nie.

Die bed se matras was baie ongemaklik, die badkamer is ook nie van die gemaklikste nie. Aandag moet aan die klein dingetjies gegee word wat 'n reisiger se verblyf geriefliker kan maak.

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We didn't sleep well.

The bed's mattress was very uncomfortable, the bathroom is not the most comfortable either. Attention should be paid to the little things that can make a traveler's stay more comfortable.

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Candice S - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Candice S
Individual traveler

Tranquil.

Safe and secure. Easy access. Friendly.

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Hannes L - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannes L
With friends

Baie baie lekker gekuier.

Baie mooi skoon en gerieflik en maklik om te bly. Ons het so lekker gekuier.

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Very very nice visit.

Very nice clean and comfortable and easy to stay. We had such a good time.

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Anneke B - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anneke B
With friends

Skoon & netjies.

Baie skoon en netjies. Heerlike buite kuier-area, al het ons nie tyd gehad om dit te benut nie.

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Clean & tidy.

Very clean and tidy. Lovely outdoor sitting area, although we didn't have time to use it.

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Hannes P - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannes P
With friends

Little gem that you need to visit.

What an unbelievably nice place! Very clean, comfortable beds, plus nice entertainment area and safe parking.

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Carl S - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carl S
With spouse/partner

Beste ooit.

Bonsai is beslis een van die beste ooit. Die gasheer se handewerk is uitstekend en sy vrou se oog vir detail in die kamers is besonders. Mens wil net sit en gesels in die besondere kuier, en braaiarea. Die gashere was soos vriende toe ons vertrek het.

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Best ever.

Bonsai is definitely one of the best ever. The host's handiwork is excellent and his wife's eye for detail in the rooms is exceptional. One just wants to sit and chat in the special visit, and braai area. The hosts were like friends when we left.

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Patrick T - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Patrick T
With spouse/partner

Excellent hospitality and great facilities off the main roads!

Pet friendly and most accommodating with excellent facilities and hospitality that one only finds in the off the beaten track locations.

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Anzel V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anzel V
With friends

Lekker rustig en netjies.

Ons het een nag oorgebly en al die geriewe was 100%. Mal oor die braai-area. Ons het baie lekker gekuier.

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Nice and quiet and tidy.

We stayed one night and all the amenities were 100%. Love the braai area. We had a great time.

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Adele V - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Adele V
Family with young children

Rustig, veilig en gasvry.

Aangenaam verras met 'n wel toegruste eenheid, baie veilig en die eienaars is dierbaar.

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Quiet, safe and hospitable.

Pleasantly surprised with a well equipped unit, very safe and the owners are lovely.

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Annamé C - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annamé C
With spouse/partner

Gerieflike, bekostigbare verblyf.

Die eenheid is baie gerieflik en skoon, met alles wat benodig word. Die eienaar is gasvry en het te alle tye na ons behoeftes omgesien, soos bv. 'n fles kookwater tydens beurtkrag.

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Comfortable, affordable accommodation.

The unit is very comfortable and clean, with everything needed. The owner is hospitable and took care of our needs at all times, such as e.g. a flask of boiling water during load shedding.

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Phumeza M - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Phumeza M
With friends

Awesome.

Was there overnight and would use Bonsai again when in Hankey again. Place is clean and host very welcoming and friendly.

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Maxeen K - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maxeen K
With friends

Beautiful place, makes you feel at home and the owners are very friendly and super nice

Beautiful outlook. Stunning braai area. Very comfortable setting.

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Manie D - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Manie D
With spouse/partner

Prentjiemooi & Rustig

Die wegbreek was net wat ons nodig gehad het. As gevolg van die inperkings was daar nog baie plekke toe, maar Jeffreysbaai, Humansdorp, St Francis en Port Elizabeth is sommer om die draai en daar is nogsteeds baie om te sien en doen. Hulle diens is fantasies en hulle staan nie terug om met enigiets te help nie. Ons het ons paar dae lekker gerus, gebraai en die mooie natuur om ons geniet. Ek sal hulle aanbeveel vir enigiemand.

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Picturesque & Peaceful

The getaway was just what we needed. Due to the restrictions there were still many places closed, but Jeffreys Bay, Humansdorp, St Francis and Port Elizabeth are just around the corner and there is still a lot to see and do. Their service is fantastic and they don't hesitate to help with anything. We spent our few days resting, grilling and enjoying the beautiful nature around us. I would recommend them to anyone.

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Wikus C - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wikus C
With spouse/partner

Die beste mooiste huis op Hankey.

Lekker waaiers, keuse van 3 beddens, DStv, baie lekker geriewe. Gasvry, vriendelike en hulpvaardig.

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The best looking house on Hankey.

Nice fans, choice of 3 beds, DStv, very nice facilities. Hospitable, friendly and helpful.

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Pieter P - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter P
With spouse/partner

Sien sterre.

Baie lekker gebly. Baie netjies en goeie ligging.

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See stars.

Very nice stay. Very neat and good location.

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Alan P - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alan P
Family with teenagers

An oasis, such a nice place and owners. We really enjoyed our stay! Lovely attention to detail.

We arrived late, so should have brought supplies with us as shops/restaurants were closed, but the accommodation had everything we would have needed. Fantastic!

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Yolanda V - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolanda V

Die plek is skoon, rustig en baie mooi ingerig.

Dit was fantasties, dit skep daai plaas-atmosfeer. Baie mooi, goeie ervaring sal enige tyd mense anbeveel om daar te gaan bly.

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The place is clean, quiet and very nicely decorated.

It was fantastic, it creates that farm atmosphere. Very nice, good experience will recommend people to stay there anytime.

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Johan S - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan S
Family with teenagers

Uitstekend en netheid van hoë gehalte.

Bonsai was nie ons eerste keuse vir oornag in die Gamtoos Vallei nie, maar was ons verras!? Dit was by uitstek die beste en skoonste en goed versorgde gastehuis waarby ons nog oornag het. Beddens van hoë gehalte. Lekker braai en kuierstoep en netjiese goed versorgde tuin. Die gasheer en gasvrou baie behulpsaam. Die foto's op die webtuiste beskryf nie die plek soos wat mens dit eerstehands beleef nie - so ek kan regtig Bonsai vir enige gesin aanbeveel.

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Excellent and high quality cleanliness.

Bonsai was not our first choice for an overnight stay in the Gamtoos Valley, but were we surprised!? It was by far the best and cleanest and well-maintained guesthouse we have ever stayed at. High quality beds. Nice barbecue and patio and neat well-kept garden. The host and hostess very helpful. The photos on the website do not describe the place as you experience it first hand - so I can really recommend Bonsai to any family.

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Samantha V - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Samantha V
Family with teenagers

Stukkie juweel in 'n onverwagte plek.

Die eenheid was baie netjies en pragtig ingerig met alles waaraan ons kon dink om ons verblyf gerieflik te maak. Die tuin en bome het soveel rustigheid geskep en die perfekte stop as jy die dag in die Baviaanskloof wil deurbring, wat 'n stukkie paradys is op aarde.

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Piece of jewel in an unexpected place.

The unit was very neat and beautifully furnished with everything we could think of to make our stay comfortable. The garden and trees created so much tranquility and the perfect stop if you want to spend the day in the Baviaanskloof, which is a piece of paradise on earth.

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Marlisé T - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marlisé T
Family with teenagers

Dit was rustig en gesellig.

Ons het aan die eienaar voorgestel om “awnings” by haar kuierarea aan te bring wat kuiergaste kan toemaak wanneer die wind waai.

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It was peaceful and cosy.

We have suggested to the owner to put awnings in her visiting area which can close guests when the wind is blowing.

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Hedley T - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hedley T
With spouse/partner

Peaceful and refreshing.

We were extremely comfortable. Very private. Hosts made us feel so welcome. A good spot to stay from which to explore the area.

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Numandi S - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Numandi S
With spouse/partner

Fantasties.

Ons was mal oor die plek.

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Fantastic.

We loved the place.

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Burre B - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Burre B
With friends

Beste in Hankey. Skoonste in Hankey. Lekkerste in Hankey.

Ons was op 'n droogtehulpnaweek om fondse in te samel vir boere wat gebukkend gaan onder die droogte. Ons kon nie vir 'n beter plekkie vir rus gevra het nie.

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Best in Hankey. Cleanest in Hankey. Best in Hankey.

We were on a drought relief weekend to raise funds for farmers who are suffering from the drought. We couldn't have asked for a better place to rest.

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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 23:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 684 Hurst Street, Hankey, 6350, Eastern Cape
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