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Emtonjeni Country Lodge

Guest House

Review Summary

4.2 out of 5from 32 reviews for Emtonjeni Country Lodge
Cleanliness
3.9/5
Service
4.7/5
Location
3.9/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Johan L - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan L
Family with teenagers

Gemaklik.

Lekker oornag na 'n lang dag se reis.

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Comfortable.

Nice overnight stay after a long day's travel.

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Anonymous Guest - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers
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Louis J - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louis J
Individual traveler

Is 'n pragtige lodge. Mooi en stil daar.

Eienaar is vriendelik en baie behulpsaam.

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Is a beautiful lodge. Nice and quiet there.

Owner is friendly and very helpful.

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Conrad B - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Conrad B

Henry is a superb host and an excellent chef. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

The setting is wonderful with stunning gardens. The rooms are excellent and very comfortable. Henry goes out of his way to accommodate and is an excellent host.

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Sean C - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sean C
Individual traveler

Peaceful, tranquil stay.

Thank you Henry. A lovely, peaceful place after a long day on the road. Out of the hustle and bustle. I have to commend Henry for his hospitality and the extra mile he went.

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Robin H - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Robin H
With spouse/partner

Peaceful stopover.

Emtonjeni Country Lodge has a peaceful country atmosphere, even though it's situated just off the N1. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the swimming pool provides a welcome cool dip after a day on the road. Breakfast was delicious, with the best coffee we had all holiday!

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Agatha B - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Agatha B
With spouse/partner

Oornag verblyf op pad vanaf Pretoria na Gansbaai.

Ons is vriendelik ontvang deur die eienaar wat deurentyd bedagsaam was. Ons was egter teleurgesteld in ons kamer. Dit is regtig oud en het aandag nodig. Die toilet het gelek en water het rondom dit opgedam. Daar was ook nie bad of stort matjies nie. Die verbly is bietjie afgeleë en die pad soontoe was baie sleg. Die tuine was egter indrukwekkend en goed versorgd. 'n Tafeltjie en stoele voor die kamer sal help.

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Overnight accommodation en route from Pretoria to Gansbaai.

We were kindly received by the owner who was always considerate. However, we were disappointed in our room. It is really old and needs attention. The toilet leaked and water pooled around it. There were no bath or shower mats either. The accommodation is a bit remote and the road there was very bad. However, the gardens were impressive and well maintained. A small table and chairs in front of the room will help.

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Elsabe B - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elsabe B
With friends

Henri het uit sy pad gegaan om ons te akkommodeer.

Baie gerieflike oornagplek.

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Henri went out of his way to accommodate us.

Very comfortable place to stay.

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Bart P - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Bart P
With spouse/partner

Baie slegte ondervinding.

Die badkamer was vuil. Moes self die geyser aanskakel nadat ons verseker was dat dit aan was. Die beddegoed was nie skoon. Die lampskerms was verslete. Daar was 'n rot in my kamer en het gate in my bagasie gevreet. Die TV se opvangs was swak en daar was net 2 kanale op. Sou verseker by 'n ander plek ingeboek het, maar verblyf in Bloem was volbespreek a.g.v .die wedstryd tussen die Springbokke en Wallis. Was 'n nagmerrie nag gewees en het 'n haar in my bord gekry die volgende oggend tydens ontbyt.

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Very bad experience.

The bathroom was dirty. Had to turn on the geyser ourselves after we were assured it was on. The bedding was not clean. The lampshades were worn. There was a rat in my room and was eating holes in my luggage. The TV's reception was poor and there were only 2 channels on it. Would have checked in at another place for sure, but accommodation in Bloem was fully booked due to the match between the Springboks and Wales. Had a nightmare night and found a hair in my plate the next morning at breakfast.

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Elmarie V - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elmarie V
With spouse/partner

Goeie lae-begrotingsopsie.

Henry se diens en etes is voortreflik.

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Good low budget option.

Henry's service and meals are superb.

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

Road there slightly bad.

Breakfast was not included in the price.

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Ian M - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Ian M
With spouse/partner

Die maaltye was goed.

Ons gasheer was baie behulpsaam. Die kamer se fasiliteite was goed. Die pad na die lodge was sleg.

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The meals were good.

Our host was very helpful. The room's facilities were good. The road to the lodge was bad.

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

Besonder aangename, rustige verblyf.

Niks om oor te kla nie.

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Particularly pleasant, peaceful stay.

Nothing to complain about.

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Neal F - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Neal F
With spouse/partner

Pleasant.

Lovely garden and pet friendly.

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Anné D - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anné D
Family with teenagers

Hidden gem! Friendly hosts!

We loved our stay at Emtonjeni! The hosts were friendly and very accommodating. The garden is beautiful and our dogs had a wonderful time too! Perfect for a stayover on the way to a further destination although I can imagine it will be a good weekend break-away from city life too.

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Pieter F - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter F
With spouse/partner

'n Goeie en lekker ontvangs. Alles was rustig en geörganiseerd.

Ons het 'n haelstorm beleef. Die krag was meteens af maar het weer gedurende die nag aangegaan. Ons het geen klagtes nie.

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A good and nice reception. Everything was calm and organized.

We experienced a hail storm. The power was off at once but came back on during the night. We have no complaints.

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Venita D - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Venita D
With spouse/partner

Heerlike gasvryheid.

Sal graag weer kom op 'n deurrit.

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Great hospitality.

Would love to come again on a drive through.

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

Henry is baie gasvry.

En het uit sy pad uit gegaan om ons verblyf en braai gemaklik te maak.

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Henry is very hospitable.

And went out of his way to make our stay and barbecue comfortable.

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Deon V - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deon V
Individual traveler

Baie aangenaam

Tevrede met alles. Dankie.

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Very pleasant

Satisfied with everything. Thank you.

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Anne-marie R - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anne-marie R
Family with young children

Heerlik, rustig en ontspanne.

Baie welkom gevoel en heerlike aandete geniet.

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Lovely, peaceful and relaxed.

Felt very welcome and enjoyed a delicious dinner.

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Alzette E - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alzette E
With spouse/partner

Rustig, veilig en gemaklik.

Ons het so lekker gebly en geëet. Oom Henry was so vriendelik en het die heerlikste ontbyt gekry. Hondevriendelik en kan rustig buite sit in 'n pragtige tuin. Beveel dit aan!

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Quiet, safe and comfortable.

We had so much fun staying and eating. Uncle Henry was so kind and got the most delicious breakfast. Dog friendly and can sit quietly outside in a beautiful garden. Recommend it!

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Carien L - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carien L
Family with teenagers

Heerlik gekuier in die tuin wat soos 'n park versorg is.

Pragtige tuine. Baie lekker oornagstop met uitstekende gasheer.

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Lovely time in the garden which is looked after like a park.

Beautiful gardens. Very nice overnight stop with excellent host.

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

Excellent place to stop over on trip between Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Henry Viljoen is an obliging host and offers excellent accommodation. Highly recommended!

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Margo R - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Margo R
With friends

Henry the host is delightful, charming, easy. Cooked us an excellent meal. Interesting experience.

This isn't a stay for the fastidious. But it was a very good experience. Nice people.

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Eugene A - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eugene A
Individual traveler

Baie goed.

Eienaars baie behulpsaam.

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Very good.

Owners very helpful.

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Marne M - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Marne M
Family with young children

Pragtige tuin, troeteldiervriendelik en baie behulpsaam.

Troeteldiervriendelik met 'n pragtige tuin en swembad. Baie behulpsame en vriendelike diens. Eenheid kort bietjie opgradering in terme van TV en beddegoed, maar in die geheel waarde vir geld.

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Beautiful garden, pet friendly and very helpful.

Pet friendly with a beautiful garden and pool. Very helpful and friendly service. Unit needs some upgrading in terms of TV and bedding, but overall value for money.

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Flo S - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Flo S
Individual traveler

A gem of a place - Henry is just the best host.

An absolute gem of a place - the most beautiful gardens, the decor was to die for, amazing antiques used.

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Alet V - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Alet V
With spouse/partner

Plek in totale verwaarlosing.

Slaapkamer verwaarloos. TV in geen werkende toestand. Stort het 5 krieke in gehad. Kan nie op kussings slaap nie. Buite tafels vuil. Kos was wel goed.

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Place in total neglect.

Bedroom neglected. TV in no working order. Shower had 5 crickets in it. Can't sleep on pillows. Outside tables dirty. Food was good though.

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

Fantastiese plek en atmosfeer.

Ons het besluit om hier oor te bly, vir die rede dat ons besig was om te trek, en dit was soos 'n halfway stop. Maar ook vir die rede, ons trek met diere. Henry het ons dadelik 'n groter kamer aangebied, teen geen ekstra kostes nie. Hy is baie vriendelik en lekker gesels met hom. Jy stap daar in en voel die rustigheid en liefde. Ontbyt was heerlik gewees en al die diere was so rustig, gedink dit is hulle huis. Baie dankie Henry.

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Great place and atmosphere.

We decided to stay here because we were moving, and it was like a halfway stop. But also for the reason, we move with animals. Henry immediately offered us a bigger room, at no extra cost. He is very friendly and nice to talk to. You walk in there and feel the tranquility and love. Breakfast had been delicious and all the animals were so calm, thinking it was their home. Thank you very much Henry.

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Johan V - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Johan V
With friends

Country lodge naby aan die N1 was ideaal vir ons doel.

Rustige omgewing met 'n heerlike ontbyt was presies wat ons wou gehad het.

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Country lodge near the N1 was ideal for our needs.

Peaceful area with a delicious breakfast was exactly what I wanted.

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Carl D - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Carl D
With spouse/partner

Gerieflik en vriendelik.

Het die oorbly geniet. Naby aan die snelweg, tog in die veld.

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Comfortable and friendly.

Enjoyed the stay. Close to the highway, yet in the countryside.

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Des P - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Des P
With spouse/partner

Vriendelik en laat mens onmiddellik tuis voel.

Die eienaars is passievol oor hulle herberg en alles was baie goed en lekker. Sal enige tyd weer daar bly. Baie dankie.

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Friendly and makes you feel at home immediately.

The owners are passionate about their inn and everything was very good and nice. Would stay there again anytime. Thank you very much.

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  • Capacity: 18 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
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  • Address: Ted Dean Street, Driehoek, Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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