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Donkin House

Guest House

Review Summary

4.4 out of 5from 174 reviews for Donkin House
Cleanliness
4.4/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Cezanne W - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cezanne W
With partner

Friendly, comfortable and safe.

Lovely accommodation, the best sheets I've slept on in a long time and friendly staff. I would definitely make this a stopover in the future.

Susan O - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan O
Family with teenagers

Heerlike oase na 'n lang dag oppie pad.

Ons groot gesinskamer was baie gerieflik. Die lugversorging was heerlik in die hitte. 'n Groot boerekos aandete was 'n wonderlike bederf en so ook ontbyt. Al die personeel was vriendelik en laat mens werklik tuis voel. Sal weer daar oorbly.

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Wonderful oasis after a long day on the road.

Our large family room was very comfortable. The air conditioning was great in the heat. A large boerekos dinner was a wonderful treat and so was breakfast. All the staff were friendly and made you feel truly at home. Will stay there again.

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Shanon N - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Shanon N
Family with young children

Wondering.

Absolutely wonderful, will definitely stay there again.

Cornelius Johannes K - Jan 2025
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Cornelius Johannes K
Individual traveller

Excellent.

Goeie diens en lekker kookkos.

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Excellent.

Good service and delicious food.

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Fanie S - Jan 2025
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Fanie S
With partner

Waarde vir geld, skoon en die aircon was lekker koud.

Vir seker, die doel van gebruik was ek mee tevrede.

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Value for money, clean and the aircon was nice and cold.

For sure, I was satisfied with the purpose of use.

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Jacqueline K - Jan 2025
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Jacqueline K
Family with young children

Aanvaarbaar vir 1 nag se oorslaap.

Die verblyf was aanvaarbaar. Personeel was vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Acceptable for 1 night's stay.

The accommodation was acceptable. Staff were friendly and helpful.

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Willie C - Jan 2025
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Willie C
With partner

Verblyf was ok vir 1 aand oorslaap.

Verblyf was ok vir 1 aand oorslaap, maar die badkamer het na "drein" geruik. WiFi was nie goed genoeg om Netflix te kyk nie (het maar op eie internet gekyk). Die ontvangs was baie goed, vriendelik en behulpsaam met veilige parkering. Ek dink tog daar is beter opsies teen dieselfde prys in Beaufort.

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Accommodation was ok for a 1 night stay.

Accommodation was ok for a 1 night stay, but the bathroom smelled like "drain". WiFi was not good enough to watch Netflix (just watched on my own internet). The reception was very good, friendly and helpful with secure parking. I think there are better options at the same price in Beaufort.

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Earle D - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Earle D
Individual traveller

Uitstekend.

Ja. Baie lekker gebly. Sal dit aanbeveel.

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Outstanding.

Yes. Very nice stay. Would recommend it.

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Trudi L - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Trudi L
With partner

Fabulous.

My dad and mum stayed there and were so impressed! Lovely people, awesome food, and a wonderful room!

Susan L - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan L
Family with teenagers

Oase in die woestyn.

Heerlik rustig en skoon. Heerlike ontbyt.

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Oasis in the desert.

Wonderfully quiet and clean. Delicious breakfast.

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John W - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
John W
Family with young children

Perfect stop on the way to Cape Town.

We booked the day before we arrived and were so glad we chose Donkin House. The rooms were clean, the parking was in the shade and the reception was friendly. The pool saved the day, and we all enjoyed a dip and a cold beer! A big bonus was having dinner at the on-site restaurant; 3 types of delicious pasta, bread and dessert went down super well. Wouldn't think of staying anywhere else but here next time.

Steve S - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Steve S
Family with teenagers

Thank you for a comfortable and no-hassle stay.

I would like to thank Donkin House for changing the dates after I mistakenly booked the incorrect dates. We had a problem on the road to get there and arrived quite late. They held our pre-booked supper for us.

Ampie S - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ampie S
With partner

Rustig en veilig en die voedsel wat in die restaurant bedien word, is heerlik.

Die diens van die personeel was puik. As gevolg van die storms in die Weskaap en die feit dat van die hoofroetes asook die Hugenote-tonnel gesluit was vir verkeer, was ons verplig om ons bespreking met een nag uit te stel. Na een telefoonoproep direk na ontvangs by Donkin Country House, is daar onmiddellik en sonder huiwering aan ons versoek voldoen. Dit is uitmuntende diens.

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Quiet and safe and the food served in the restaurant is delicious.

The service from the staff was great. Due to the storms in the Western Cape and the fact that some of the main routes as well as the Huguenot tunnel were closed to traffic, we were obliged to postpone our booking by one night. After one phone call directly after reception at Donkin Country House, our request was met immediately and without hesitation. This is excellent service.

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Ampie S - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ampie S
With partner

Rustig.

Slegs een aand oorgeslaap.

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Restful.

Only stayed one night.

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Stephanie D - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stephanie D
Individual traveller

Relaxing, peaceful, and comfortable.

I had a relaxing, peaceful overnight stay after a long drive. The room and amenities were perfect. I had the dinner, which seemed a little pricey for the food on offer. Breakfast was included. I only had fruit and yoghurt, but the option seemed good value for money.

Jaco L - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaco L
With partner

Ontspannend.

Baie vriendelike mense. Wonderlike diens.

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Relaxing.

Very friendly people. Wonderful service.

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Gert J - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gert J
Family with young children

Lekker.

Ja, dit was heerlik, vriendelike en behulpsame personeel.

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Nice.

Yes, it was lovely, friendly and helpful staff.

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Viktor C - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Viktor C
With partner

Heerlik oornag in 'n skoon en netjiese fasiliteit.

Heerlik oornag in 'n skoon en netjiese fasiliteit met goeie veiligheid. 'n Baie goed toegeruste eenheid.

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Great overnight stay in a clean and tidy facility.

Great overnight stay in a clean and tidy facility with good security. A very well equipped unit.

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Eckart Z - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Eckart Z
Family with teenagers

Good facilities, dishes and microwave oven not clean.

Stay was okay, breakfast only available after 7, but most guests leave early and the owners know this. No packed lunches available.

Donkin House 's response

Hi Eckart, almost anything and everything can be arranged, if you request it beforehand. We have corporate guests that order lunch packs. We have families that order picnic lunches. We have early travellers that order breakfast packs. We are always happy to assist our guests, but it really makes it easier if you just ask.

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Frans K - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Frans K
With partner

Onmtbyt was lekker.

Het lekker gebly, behalwe dat die oggend met die gebruik van die stort was die water eers te warm, dan word dit weer ys koud. Moes rondspring om gewas te kry.

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Breakfast was nice.

Had a nice stay, except that in the morning when using the shower the water was first too hot, then it becomes ice cold again. Had to jump around to get wax.

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Anonymous Guest - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Lovely kitchen, but no area outside.

It was Ok - not quite like description or photo. Dogs had no grass, nor are showers wheelchair friendly. Curtains thin with night traffic.

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Andrew V - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Andrew V
Family with young children

Baie duur betaal vir verblyf wat glad nie op standaard was nie.

Ons het glad nie lekker gebly nie, die kamer was vuil, beddegoed was vol hare, ek het die hele nag gevoel of daar luise op my geloop het in die bed, die beddens is stokou, die matrasse is almal al deurgelê en die toilet het ook verskriklik na urine geruik.

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Paid a lot for accommodation that was not up to standard at all.

We didn't have a good stay at all, the room was dirty, the bedding was full of hair, I felt like there were lice crawling on me in bed all night, the beds are very old, the mattresses have all been worn out and the toilet also smelled terribly of urine.

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Tiaan F - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tiaan F
With friends

Lekker.

Baie lekker gebly en die personeel is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Nice.

Very nice stay and the staff is very friendly and helpful.

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Dalien V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dalien V
Individual traveller

Veilige en netjiese en rustige oorslaapplek.

Rustige verblyf na 'n baie besige rit vanaf Bloemfontein, maar hierdie is 'n oase. Die personeel is super vriendelik en die ontbyt is nommerpas.

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Safe and tidy and peaceful place to sleep.

Peaceful stay after a very busy drive from Bloemfontein, but this is an oasis. The staff is super friendly and the breakfast is just right.

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Pieter F - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter F
With friends

Plek was skoon en netjies, en presies soos wat adverteer was.

Plekkie was baie netjies en goed geleë.

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Place was clean and tidy, and exactly as advertised.

Place was very neat and well located.

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Jaco K - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaco K
With partner

Oorslaap oppad George toe.

Puik diens, waarde vir geld. Privaat, skoon en baie vriendelike personeel.

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Overnight on the way to George.

Great service, value for money. Private, clean and very friendly staff.

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Linda H - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Linda H
On business

All was good.

It was just a stay over, but all was good.

Linda H - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Linda H
On business

Business stay.

Stay was good, place was great and received good service.

Donkin House 's response

Thanks for the great review, Linda.

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Nicole A - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicole A
Individual traveller

Gerieflik.

Al wat onaangegaam was, was ander mense in kamers wat vreeslik geraas het. Verder was dit werklik lekker om net te rus en laai na n lang pad.

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Comfortable.

All that was unpleasant was other people in rooms making terrible noise. Furthermore, it was really nice to just rest and recharge after a long drive.

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

Lekker rustig.

Lieflike mense en lieflike geriewe.

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Nice and quiet.

Lovely people and lovely facilities.

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Donkin House 's response

Baie dankie, Carin.

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Garreth J - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Garreth J
Family with young children

Pleasant stop over on our way to Cape Town.

We stayed at Donkin Country House as a stopover on our way to Cape Town. The room was clean and the facilities were in good condition. Great family room. We will stay there again.

Donkin House 's response

Amazing review, Garreth. Thank you so much.

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Debbie P - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Debbie P
Individual traveller

Uitstekend.

Geriewe is netjies en skoon en rustig.

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Outstanding.

Facilities are neat and clean and quiet.

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Annemarie M - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annemarie M
With friends

Alles was netjies en die lugreeling was wonderlik vir 'n bitter warm dag!

Ek het my fles se koppie (wat bo-oor die prop kom) daar vergeet. Die personeel was super vriendelik en hulle het vir my aangestuur. Dit is regtig wonderlik!

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Everything was tidy and the air conditioning was great for a bitterly hot day!

I forgot my flask's cup (which comes over the top of the stopper) there. The staff was super friendly and they forwarded to me. It's really great!

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Hi Annemarie, dit was heerlik om julle hier te hê. Sien uit na julle volgende koms.

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Pieter V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter V
Family with young children

Lieflik.

Ons het lekker oornag - lieflike plek, dankie.

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Lovely.

We had a great overnight stay - lovely place, thank you.

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Wian M - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wian M
Individual traveller

Baie goeie diens, asook baie hulpvaardig.

Op pad terug na my bestemming toe het ek weereens by die Donkin geslaap in Beaufort. Baie lieflike dorpie en sal aanraai om jul aand of twee of tydelike kuier definitief gebruik te maak van Donkin.

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Very good service, as well as very helpful.

On the way back to my destination, I once again slept at the Donkin in Beaufort. Very lovely town and would advise you to definitely make use of Donkin for your evening or two or temporary visit.

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Retha D - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Retha D
Family with teenagers

Alles was baie netjies en mooi.

Ons het in die rolstoelkamer gebly, kamer en badkamer was goed toegerus.

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Everything was very neat and beautiful.

We stayed in the wheelchair room, room and bathroom were well equipped.

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Tertius F - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Tertius F
With partner

Baie netjies en veilig.

Sal graag weer daar bly as ons Kaap toe reis.

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Very neat and safe.

Would love to stay there again if we travel to Cape Town.

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Jaco W - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Jaco W
On business

Dit was stil en rustig.

Ek sal vir seker weer daar oorbly as ek oornag op die pad na Gauteng en Wes-Kaap.

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It was quiet and peaceful.

I will definitely stay there again if I stay overnight on the way to Gauteng and Western Cape.

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Goed om te hoor, Jaco.

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Morne E - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Morne E
With partner

Kamer se ingang deur verklein die spasie aansienlik.

Kamer was bitter klein maar die aandete was puik.

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Room's entrance door reduces the space significantly.

Room was very small but the dinner was great.

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Anonymous Guest - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Comfortable.

Ideal for travelers.

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Anonymous Guest - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Booked because there was also DSTV, big sports weekend in RSA. No rugby on DSTV package. Must then mention that there is no sport/rugby on the DSTV package at Donkin Country House.

If I make a reservation, look at certain things that are offered such as air conditioning, swimming pool and DSTV. There was a great sports weekend with several RSA rugby teams in play-off matches. Donkin Country Lodge mentions that there is DSTV available, so one assumes that this will also include the sports channel. Channel 201 and also 211 were not available and we were advised to drive to two different eating places in town to watch the rugby. MAW if you mention there is DSTV then they must also mention no sport. Customer service at the place knew there was no rugby because she mentioned that the people usually have to go and watch the rugby elsewhere in the town. So it wasn't the 1st time it happened.

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Jacques D - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Jacques D
With partner

The place is old and facilities outdated.

The room (room 6) allocated to us is situated in a corner. The room is very dark and in need of an upgrade. During loadshedding the generators are only able to keep the plugs and lights working. The aircon is not connected to the generator thus very uncomfortable on a hot day (38 deg) at the time we visited the facility. We decided to book in at another location which had better facilities and not being disrupted during loadshedding. Unfortunately, this facility is a type of budget accommodation. This cannot be compared to a more modern type of accommodation within the same price tag.

Donkin House 's response

Hi Jacques,
So sad to hear about your discomfort.
Our power backup includes all lights on the premises, security, Wi-Fi, communications, access control, and other essentials. No air-cons however because adding almost 60 air-cons to the load would require a battery bank bigger than your house.

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Annette K - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Annette K
Family with young children

Duur vir oornag slaapplek wat betref gerief, ekstras en netheid.

Ongerieflik, vir prys betaal was dit min privaatheid, ongerieflik badkamer, onderhoud swak, koffie nuk nie eens ordentlike koffie. Baie meer verwag vir prys betaal om te oornag.

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Expensive for overnight accommodation in terms of comfort, extras and cleanliness.

Inconvenient, for price paid it was little privacy, inconvenient bathroom, poor maintenance, coffee sucks not even decent coffee. Much more expected for price paid to stay overnight.

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Denise B - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Denise B
Individual traveller

Great plek as jy kry wat jy bespreek.

Ek was geskuif na 'n ander eiendom in die straat af wat nie groen grasperke en 'n swembad gehad het nie. Alhoewel dit nogsteeds netjies was en ek 100% gelukkig sou wees as dit was wat ek bespreek het, maar dit was nie. Voel hulle moet jou inlig indien hulle jou skuif sodat jy die keuse kan maak om dit te aanvaar of iets anders te soek.

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Great place if you get what you book.

I was moved to another property down the street that didn't have green lawns and a pool. Although it was still neat and I would be 100% happy if it was what I booked, but it wasn't. Feel they should inform you if they move you so you can make the choice to accept it or look for something else.

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Anina O - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anina O
On business

Veilige en gerieflike verblyf naby sakekern.

Baie skoon, netjies en gerieflike verblyf. Baie behulpsame personeel.

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Safe and comfortable accommodation close to the business district.

Very clean, tidy and comfortable accommodation. Very helpful staff.

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Suzette T - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Suzette T
With friends

Very pleasant.

From booking in to checking out there was no problems. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. We had a delicious home-cooked dinner. Even though there was load shedding in the morning we were served a lovely hot breakfast. Definitely will stay there again.

Debbie P - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Debbie P
With partner

Awesome

Was baie lekker en netjies en bekostigbaar.

Donkin House 's response

Hi Debbie
Dis wonderlik om te hoor. Baie dankie en veilige reis vir julle.

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Karen M - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karen M
With partner

Just what we needed to rest over night during a long trip from KZN to Cape Town.

Our dogs were very happy to be with us and safely contained in the little courtyard of our room. Such a pleasure to find a pet friendly place.

Giel V - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Giel V
With partner

Goeie verblyf.

Lekker om daar te oornag en volgende dag weer in die pad te val. Noorde toe of Suide toe.

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Good stay.

Nice to spend the night there and hit the road again the next day. North or South.

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Carel S - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carel S
With partner

Dit was 'n laaste-minute oorslaap terug huis toe.

Was heel gepas vir die prys en ligging. Jammer oor Eskom-loadshedding want dit is maar warm as die lugreëling nie werk nie, maar nie Donkin se skuld nie, so verstaan. Restaurant se ete was regtig die moeite werk ook aangesien daar net mooi niks in die area is nie.

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It was a last-minute sleepover back home.

Was very appropriate for the price and location. Sorry about Eskom loadshedding because it's only hot when the air conditioning doesn't work, but not Donkin's fault, so understood. Restaurant's meal was really worth the effort too as there is pretty much nothing in the area.

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Frank O - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Frank O
On business

Verblyf was goed.

Die plek is baie lekker en baie goed geleë, dis net die kamer het net nie 'n baie aangename reuk gehad nie wat nogal irriterend was. Dis nou al die derde keer wat ons gebruik maak van die plek. Vorige keer het ons 'n probleem gehad met aircon, maar hulle het ons darem gehelp.

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Stay was good.

The place is very nice and very well located, it's just that the room just didn't have a very pleasant smell which was quite annoying. This is now the third time we have used the place. Last time we had a problem with aircon, but at least they helped us.

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Maura H - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Maura H
On business

Safe, secure and friendly.

The establishment was very accommodating as I arrived at 01:50 and they were able to assist in a friendly manner without making me feel uncomfortable at all.

Denis P - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Denis P
Family with teenagers

Comfortable and clean. Lovely place to stop over!

Enjoyed the stopover.

Pieter V - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Pieter V
Family with young children

Location not ideal for a good night's rest.

Right on the main road. A car coming past every 10 seconds. A truck coming past every 30 seconds.

Charl G - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Charl G
Family with young children

Below expectation.

When booked and during follow up I was told that they have a pool and a bar on the premises. When checking in I was told I had booked at a different property and not at the main property which didn't have a pool or a bar. At no point was this disclosed. Despite efforts to be moved back to the main property, nothing was available and I felt disappointed as I would have looked for alternate options.

Frans M - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Frans M
Individual traveller

Baie lekker.

Sien sterre.

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Very nice.

See stars.

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Arrie B - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Arrie B
With friends

Baie lekker en mooi.

Baie veilig en mooi en baie lekker.

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Very nice and beautiful.

Very safe and beautiful and very nice.

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Deidre V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deidre V
Family with teenagers

Nice.

Ons kan regtig niks fout vind, was pragtig.

Rita V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rita V

Het lekker gebly.

Dit was 'n regte rolstoelvriendelike plek, sal weer daar gaan bly.

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Had a nice stay.

It was a real wheelchair friendly place, would stay there again.

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Tersia B - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tersia B
With partner

Heerlike halfwegstop.

Dankie, julle plek is baie mooi skoon en netjies.

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Great halfway stop.

Thank you, your place is very nice clean and tidy.

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Maria F - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maria F

Dit geniet, net te kort.

Ek sal meer dae kom en die familie bring.

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Enjoy it, just too short.

I will come more days and bring the family.

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Lesley M - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lesley M
Individual traveller

Very comfortable.

Love the aircon. Yes. Great for a one night stop over.

Hannnes M - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannnes M
Family with young children

Waarde vir geld, gerieflike oornag.

Netjies. Vriendelike personeel. Baie lekker etes.

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Value for money, comfortable overnight stay.

Tidy. Friendly staff. Very nice meals.

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Richard S - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Richard S
Individual traveller

Oorslaap saam met 'n pasgebore Labradoodle

Donkin het baie vinnig reageer op my navraag en aangedui ek kan my klein Labradoodle saamneem. Ons het gemaklike kamer gekry en die restaurant op die perseel se bestuurderes het baie vriendelik en sorgsaam met die hondjie gespeel. Dit was vir ons albei 'n lekker oorbly.

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Sleepover with a newborn Labradoodle

Donkin responded very quickly to my inquiry and indicated that I could take my little Labradoodle with me. We got a comfortable room and the managers of the on-site restaurant played with the puppy very kindly and caringly. It was a nice stay for both of us.

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Ian C - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Ian C
Family with teenagers

Good value, but not for me.

The guest house is good value, but not an easy stay. Beaufort West shut down for Xmas day, so meals were a problem.

Henro V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Henro V
With partner

Plek is okay, maar daar is beter.

Plek is okay, maar kort aandag. c-19 het die hele dorpie seergemaak. Donkin moet werk aan hulle infrastruktuur.

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Place is okay, but there is better.

Place is okay, but needs attention. c-19 hurt the whole village. Donkin needs to work on their infrastructure.

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Nicolette G - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Nicolette G
Family with teenagers

Nie die prys werd.

In vergelyking met ander verblyf en baie goedkoper nie die moeite en geld werd.

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Not worth the price.

Compared to other accommodation and much cheaper not worth the effort and money.

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Michal D - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michal D
Individual traveller

Awesome.

Baie lekker, en nie te ver van die pad af nie so moeilik om te verdwaal.

Barbara E - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Barbara E
With friends

Great place to stay. Helpful and friendly staff, neat premises. Excellent food.

Will recommend to my friends. Had a lovely stay. Also Covid precautions, excellent.

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

Uitstekende oorblygastehuis.

Vriendelike personeel wat altyd behulpsaam is. Die kos op die perseel is baie aangenaam en die atmosfeer is rustig. Lekker ontspannend.

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Excellent overnight guest house.

Friendly staff who are always helpful. The food on site is very pleasant and the atmosphere is peaceful. Nice and relaxing.

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Lesley M - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lesley M
Individual traveller

Was perfect as an overnight stay.

Maybe a bit more milk in the rooms so that you can have more than 2 cups of coffee/ tea.

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Hi Lesley,
Next time please ask in our restaurant for additional milk when your milk runs low. I am also a cofeeholic! Thanks for staying and take care!

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Ralie O - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ralie O
With partner

Sal weer by Donkin Country House oorslaap.

Lekker plek. Definitief aanbeveelbaar.

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Will stay at Donkin Country House again.

Nice place. Highly recommended.

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Dankie Ralie. Bly julle het dit geniet!

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Annelien R - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annelien R
Individual traveller

Ek slaap altyd by Donkin House oor op pad Kaapstad toe - dis sentraal en veilig vir my as 'n enkelvrou.

Die kamers is baie netjies en mooi, asook baie skoon. Die parkering is veilig en ek slaap met 'n geruste gemoed.

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I always stay at Donkin House on my way to Cape Town - it's central and safe for me as a single woman.

The rooms are very neat and beautiful, as well as very clean. The parking is safe and I sleep with peace of mind.

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Goed om te hoor Annelien.

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Amor C - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Amor C
Family with young children

Heerlike oase na die lang pad.

Ons het heerlik gerus na die lang pad.

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Lovely oasis after the long road.

We had a great rest after the long road.

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Rozana S - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rozana S
With partner

Oornag.

Ontbyt is uitstekend.

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Overnight.

Breakfast is excellent.

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Hilary K - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hilary K

Rustig, veilig en gerieflik.

Die woonstel was goed toegerus. WiFi was nie in werking en die hitte van warm water nie voldoende.

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Quiet, safe and comfortable.

The apartment was well equipped. WiFi was not working and the heat of hot water was not sufficient.

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Karin S - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karin S

Skoon, netjiese verblyf.

Die aandete en ontbyt was heerlik! Twee van die drie kamers het air-con gehad - kan hom dalk ook toerus. Skoon, netjiese verblyf, vriendelike en hulpvaardige personeel.

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Clean, tidy accommodation.

The dinner and breakfast were delicious! Two of the three rooms had air-con - might equip it too. Clean, tidy accommodation, friendly and helpful staff.

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Marius M - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Marius M
With partner

Netjies en skoon, maar aandag aan detail ontbreek.

Ons het slegs een nag oorgeslaap aangesien ons op reis was na Caledon en was reeds 12 ure op die pad ten tye van ons aankoms. Ons eenheid se plafon kort aandag aangesien die verf of begin afdop of dit nie behoorlik voorberei was voordat dit geverf is nie. Die deurkosyn (hout) van die badkamer het 'n gat in (wat voorkom asof dit verrot is). Weens die seisoen waarin ons is, het ons spesifiek 'n eenheid met lugversorger bespreek, en hoewel daar 'n lugversorger is, is daar 'n voorwaarde dat dit nie kouer as 22 grade Celsius gestel mag word nie weens die druk wat dit op die elektrisiteit plaas. Dit mag dalk nie vir almal 'n probleem wees nie, maar ons verkies darem minstens 18-19 grade, veral met die temperature wat in die somer ervaar word (dit was 38 grade die middag om 16:30). Vir die tarief wat gevra word, sou ons ook verwag dat daar behoorlike koffie voorsien word in die kamer, maar was daar slegs Ricoffy sakkies en tee en ons het maar ons eie koffie gaan koop. Teen die prys per nag kan ek dit nie aanbeveel nie - dit wil voorkom asof daar nuwer, meer moderne eenhede aan die voorkant aangebou is en dalk is dit meer waarde vir geld, alhoewel ons dit nie besigtig het nie. Donkin Country House is egter wel netjies en skoon, maar ons het al goedkoper oornag met beter fasiliteite.

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Neat and clean, but attention to detail is lacking.

We only stayed one night as we were traveling to Caledon and had already been on the road for 12 hours at the time of our arrival. Our unit's ceiling needs attention as the paint is either starting to peel or it was not properly prepared before it was painted. The door frame (wood) of the bathroom has a hole in it (which appears to be rotted). Due to the season we are in, we have specifically booked a unit with air conditioning, and although there is an air conditioner, there is a condition that it cannot be set colder than 22 degrees Celsius due to the pressure it puts on the electricity farm. This may not be a problem for everyone, but we prefer at least 18-19 degrees, especially with the temperatures experienced in the summer (it was 38 degrees in the afternoon at 16:30). For the rate being asked, we would also expect proper coffee to be provided in the room, but there were only Ricoffy bags and tea and we just went and bought our own coffee. At the price per night I can't recommend it - it looks like newer, more modern units have been added at the front and may be more value for money, although we didn't view them. However, Donkin Country House is neat and clean, but we have spent the night cheaper with better facilities.

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Eloff B - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Eloff B
Family with young children

Nie aan te beveel nie!

Baie duur vir eintlik ‘n ouerige swak toegeruste familiekamer. Die “restaurant” het bestaan uit ‘n baie klein buffet met gekookte kos, sonder enige aparte voorsiening vir kinders. Daar was nie ys nie en die lugreëling het nie gewerk nie. Die parkering was bloot swak en chaos.

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Not to be recommended!

Very expensive for what is actually an old poorly equipped family room. The "restaurant" consisted of a very small buffet with cooked food, without any separate provisions for children. There was no ice and the air conditioning did not work. The parking was simply poor and chaos.

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Yvonne V - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Yvonne V
With partner

Nie beïndruk.

Die wooneenheid se dekor was oud en die bed het hol gelê. Het beslis meer verwag teen daardie prys per nag.

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Not impressed.

The apartment's decor was old and the bed was hollow. Definitely expected more at that price per night.

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Madelein O - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Madelein O
With partner

Presies wat ons gehoop het.

Uitstekend, heerlike rustige atmosfeer, vriendelike personeel, wonderlike kos. Op roete Paternoster toe, 100%.

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Exactly what we hoped for.

Excellent, lovely peaceful atmosphere, friendly staff, great food. On route to Paternoster, 100%.

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Goed om te hoor Madelein! Hoop julle geniet die vakansie en veilige reis.

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Danielle V - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Danielle V

Gerieflik en gemaklik met die diere.

Ek het alleen met my 2 honde getoer. Die verblyf is mooi en die mense is vreeslik vriendelik, die parkering is veilig en die kamer was baie skoon en netjies. Sal dit enige tyd aanbeveel vir ‘n gemaklike toer met diere.

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Comfortable and comfortable with the animals.

I toured alone with my 2 dogs. The accommodation is nice and the people are extremely friendly, the parking is safe and the room was very clean and tidy. Would recommend it anytime for a comfortable tour with animals.

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Geniet jou honde Danielle. Mens kan mos nie hulle alleen tuis agterlaat nie.

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Duncan D - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Duncan D
Individual traveller

Fantasties en baie rustig.

Ek het baie welkom gevoel en was met vriendelikheid gehanteer.

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Fantastic and very peaceful.

I felt very welcome and was treated with kindness.

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Goed om te hoor Duncan! Maak weer 'n draai en veilig reis!

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Erna J - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erna J

Uitstekend.

Heerlike grasperk voor die gastehuis. Tot laat sterre gekyk. Netjies en skoon gewees.

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Outstanding.

Lovely lawn in front of the guest house. Stared till late. Neat and clean.

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Charmaine W - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charmaine W
Large group

Rustig, veilig en netjies.

Vriendelike mense, skoon kamers, veilige parkering. Oor die algemeen 'n baie lekker plek om te oornag.

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Quiet, safe and tidy.

Friendly people, clean rooms, safe parking. Overall a very nice place to spend the night.

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Dit is goed om te hoor Charmaine. Sien julle graag volgende keer. Ry veilig.

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Nicolette M - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicolette M
Family with teenagers

Was fantasties en die kos ook!

Ons het die verblyf geniet. Alles was gereed en ons kon aandete ook daar eet. Sal beslis aanbeveel vir enige iemand. Baie dankie.

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Was fantastic and so was the food!

We enjoyed the stay. Everything was ready and we could have dinner there too. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Thank you very much.

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Jaque R - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaque R
On business

Ek het 'n goeie nagrus gehad.

Dit was netjies en alles wat ek nodig gehad het vir my een nag verblyf as 'n besigheidsreisiger.

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I had a good night's rest.

It was neat and everything I needed for my one night stay as a business traveler.

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Trudie C - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Trudie C
Large group

Baie tevrede.

Vriendelike mense, heerlike verblyf, skoon, netjies, bekostigbaar. Baie dankie.

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Very satisfied.

Friendly people, lovely accommodation, clean, tidy, affordable. Thank you very much.

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Herman S - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Herman S
Individual traveller

Baie bevredigend.

Goeie waardeer vir geld.

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Very satisfying.

Good value for money.

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Anna T - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anna T
Family with young children

Fantasties, in my opinie die mees logiese oornag-akkommodasie as jy op pad van Jhb na Kaapstad reis.

My gesin het die verblyf en gasvryheid terdeë geniet. Saam met ons op reis was 'n wye spektrum lede- ouma, ma, getroude paartjie en 7 jarige dogtertjie. Vir almal was dit 'n uitsonderlike, welkome, genotvolle breek op die roete.

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Fantastic. In my opinion the most logical overnight accommodation on your way to Cape Town from Jhb.

My family thoroughly enjoyed the accommodation and hospitality. A wide range of family members were with us on our tour - granny, mom, married couple and 7 year old daughter. It was an exceptional, welcome, enjoyable break en route.

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Elizabeth K - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elizabeth K

Oase na die lang pad.

Kamer was skoon en netjies. Welkome rusplek na die lang en mal besige vakansie-verkeer. Baie vriendelike mense wat uit hul pad uit gegaan het om ons te bedien! Was so lekker om in Afrikaans verwelkom en bedien te word. Die kossies en veral die Karoolam was heerlik, maar bietjie duur. Dankie vir die heerlike verblyf!

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Oasis after the long road.

Room was clean and tidy. Welcome rest after the long and crazy busy holiday traffic. Very friendly people who went out of their way to serve us! It was so nice to be welcomed and served in Afrikaans. The food and especially the Karoolam was delicious, but a bit expensive. Thank you for the wonderful stay!

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Alida B - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alida B
With partner

Uitstekende diens.

Baie goeie diens. Ons kamer baie netjies. Was 'n plesier om daar te oornag na 'n lang pad vanaf Gauteng. Sal enige tyd weer daar oorslaap.

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Excellent service.

Very good service. Our room very neat. It was a pleasure to spend the night there after a long journey from Gauteng. Will stay there again anytime.

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Dankie, Alida. Geniet julle travels, ry veilig.

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Marike S - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Marike S
Individual traveller

Maklik.

Was 'n vinnige kuier met puik diens.

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Easy.

Was a quick visit with great service.

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Anthonie V - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anthonie V
With partner

Ons sal weer daar oornag.

Baie rustig, skoon en uitstekende etes.

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We will spend the night there again.

Very peaceful, clean and excellent meals.

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Goeie dag Anthonie,

Almal geniet altyd ons etes. Baie dankie.

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

Bevredigend.

Geen klagtes ─ ons het net ‘n braaitang en wynbotteloopmaker gekort.

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Satisfactory.

No complaints ─ we only needed a grill tong and a wine bottle opener.

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Ons gee aandag Marelize. Veilige reis.

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Mike B - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mike B
Individual traveller

A good, convenient, safe and establishment.

I stayed on two occasions for one night each. Although I did not use them, they have a restaurant and bar and a swimming pool. The single room had a bathroom with a shower, air con, a small fridge with coffee/tea/milk, a microwave, a TV with DStv, basic crockery and a kettle which needed to be descaled. Parking is almost outside your room in a secure courtyard with a remotely operated electric gate. A no-hassle place, I would definitely stay there again.

Donkin House 's response

Great to hear. We pride ourselves on security and hassle-free experiences, travel safely.

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Bertus H - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Bertus H
With partner

Donkin verskaf puik en gerieflike oornag verblyf/

Flat 2 is puik, met 2 slaapkamers, elk met 'n badkamer. Daar is ook 'n kombuis en sitkamer met TV. Alles is skoon en gerieflik! Moet nie die aandete misloop nie!

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Donkin provides excellent and comfortable overnight accommodation/

Flat 2 is great, with 2 bedrooms, each with a bathroom. There is also a kitchen and living room with TV. Everything is clean and comfortable! Don't miss the dinner!

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Hj N - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hj N
With partner

Lekker plek vir oorslaap.

Die plek is ruim. Teleurgesteld in die baddens wat oud en onstabiel is. Asook die dubbelbed in een van die kamers is kliphard, geen mens kan daarop slaap nie. Sal dit moet vervang voor ek weer sal oorweeg om daar te bly. Verder is dit ‘n baie oulike plek.

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Nice place for an overnight stay.

The place is spacious. Disappointed in the baths which are old and unstable. As the double bed in one of the rooms is rock hard, no one can sleep on it. Will have to replace it before I will consider staying there again. Furthermore, it is a very cute place.

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

Bair gasvry.

Donkin Country House is baie mooi, skoon en netjies. Die kos in die restaurant is baie lekker. Dit was heerlik om in die swembad te kon afkoel. Ons sal graag weer daar oornag en sal beslis Donkin Country House aanbeveel

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Bair hospitable.

Donkin Country House is very nice, clean and tidy. The food in the restaurant is very nice. It was wonderful to be able to cool off in the pool. We would love to stay there again and would definitely recommend Donkin Country House

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Baie dankie Sannelie. Ek is bly julle het dit geniet en hoop julle geniet jul reis verder.

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

Vriendelik en hulpvaardig.

Dit was baie lekker en veilig. Vir 'n oornagbestemming is dit perfek.

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Friendly and helpful.

It was very nice and safe. For an overnight destination it is perfect.

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Dit is goed om te hoor Bernard. Kom gerus weer en veilig reis.

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Rudiger V - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudiger V
Individual traveller

Nie 'n mors van tyd of geld nie.

Ek het laat die aand daar aangekom en hulle het my vriendelik gehelp. Kamer was mooi netjies gewees en my kar het veilige parkering gehad.

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Not a waste of time or money.

I arrived there late in the evening and they kindly helped me. Room was pretty neat and my car had safe parking.

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Maggi A - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Maggi A

Blyplek goed, kos glad nie goed nie.

Blyplek was baie netjies, baie ruim & gerieflik, prys ook baie goed. Aandete was egter baie te min gewees selfs vir klein porsies, asook was die prys belaglik duur. Daar is ook geen staff om te help met aandete nie, dus vir verblyf sal ek dit aanbeveel, maar glad nie om daar te eet nie.

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Accommodation good, food not good at all.

Accommodation was very neat, very spacious & comfortable, also very good price. However, dinner was far too little even for small portions, and the price was ridiculously expensive. There is also no staff to help with dinner, so for accommodation I would recommend it, but not at all to eat there.

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Hi Maggi

Ons is baie verbaas en verras om van jou teleurstelling te hoor.
Almal wat by ons aandete en ontbyt eet is altyd so bly dat hulle gekies het om eerder hier te eet. By ons buffet saans kan gaste hulleself help, soos by enige ander buffet. Ons het altyd meer as een vleisgereg, voorberei volgens tradisionele Karoo boerestyl. Ons het ook altyd meer as twee verskillende groentes, met rys en 'n aartappeltjie. Ook a Griekse 'n slaai. Dan het ons ook 'n kroeg waar jy jou drankie van jou keuse kan geniet. Dit net vir R150. Nagereg is opsioneel.

Ontbyt geniet almal ook. Behalwe die koue buffet wat koffie en vrugtesappe insluit, word jou warm kos voorberei na jou sin. Ontbyt is R100.

Ons pryse is baie mededingend en bied waarde vir geld. Ons is tevrede dat ons gaste nie te veel betaal nie. Volgende keer kom bespreek dit gerus met die bestuur. Meeste kere na so 'n geselsie besef gaste hoe duur kosaankope is, en dat ons nie werklik geld maak uit kosverkope nie. Dis meer 'n diens wat ons aan ons gaste lewer.

Veilig reis
Karooliefde.

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Albie K - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Albie K
Family with young children

Plek het basies onderhoud nodig om dit beter te maak.

Dubbelbed is harder as wat kombuistafel is. Baddens lyk baie sleg, stort is glad nie wat 'n stort moet wees (ek verstaan daar is watertekort, maar stortkoppe/druk is net eenvoudig swak).

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Place basically needs maintenance to make it better.

Double bed is harder than kitchen table. Baths look very bad, shower is not at all what a shower should be (I understand there is water shortage, but shower heads/pressure is just plain poor).

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Albie, as jy weer kom bring reën saam. Intussen sort ons die probleme uit, veilig ry.

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Geoffrey B - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Geoffrey B
Individual traveller

Basic overnight accommodation en route to the Cape.

I stayed here for one night en route from Johannesburg to the Cape. It's situated right on the N1 in the centre of town so well positioned although there is a number of other hotels in the same street. The room was okay - needs a little redecoration. No fridge in the room. Also the first time I've stayed in a hotel room that had neither a wardrobe or a hook on the wall to hang a jacket. I had the evening buffet meal which was okay if a little dull and expensive. Not worth the money, I would eat elsewhere if I stayed here again.

Corne S - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Corne S
Family with teenagers

Netjies en skoon. Baie vriendelike diens.

Sien sterre.

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Neat and clean. Very friendly service.

See stars.

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Marietjie W - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marietjie W
With partner

Vriendelike ontvangs, netjiese chalet en heerlike kos.

Na lange, warm dag se ry voel ons tuis en welkom te Donkin Country House!

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Friendly reception, neat chalet and delicious food.

After a long, hot day's drive we feel at home and welcome at Donkin Country House!

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Glen P - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Glen P
With partner

Skoon, netjies en smaaklik etes word aangebied.

Kamers was netjies, skoon en koel. Baie veilig en restaurant is 'n wenner.

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Clean, tidy and tasty meals are offered.

Rooms were neat, clean and cool. Very safe and restaurant is a winner.

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Esther B - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Esther B
Individual traveller

Baie gerieflik.

Baie tevrede, goeie oornag Kaap toe, sal Donkin beslis weer gebruik en aanbeveel.

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Very convenient.

Very satisfied, good overnight to Cape, will definitely use and recommend Donkin again.

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Sanett U - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sanett U
Family with teenagers

Lekker en gemaklik.

Baie oulik en die eienaars is baie gaaf. Baie goed geleë.

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Nice and comfortable.

Very cute and the owners are very nice. Very well located.

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Eunice V - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eunice V
On business

Dit was 'n wonderlike ervaring.