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Hayward's Game Lodge

Game Lodge

Review Summary

4.3 out of 5from 59 reviews for Hayward's Game Lodge
Cleanliness
4.1/5
Service
4.1/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Angelique S - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Angelique S
With spouse/partner

Really enjoyed our stay.

Great stay, very nice for a partner getaway.

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Anel G - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Anel G
With friends

Dit was rustig en privaat.

Met loadshedding was die krag meeste van die tyd af, en was dit bitter warm in die woonstel. Geen kragopwekker nie. Die swembad was nie goed instand gehou nie.

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It was peaceful and private.

With loadshedding, the power was off most of the time, and it was bitterly hot in the apartment. No generator. The pool was not well maintained.

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

Lekker en gerieflik.

Baie lekker gebly. Die cabins is gerieflik en die badkamer baie mooi. Al klagte is dat hulle moet net seker maak dat die oondjie skoon is voor nuwe gaste inboek. Verder het ons lekker gebly.

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Nice and comfortable.

Very nice stay. The cabins are comfortable and the bathroom very nice. All complaint is that they should just make sure that the oven is clean before new guests check in. Other than that we had a nice stay.

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Hennie G - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hennie G
With spouse/partner

Great stay for a weekend breakaway.

Great braai vibes in the boma.

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Jarques B - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jarques B
With spouse/partner

Very nice setting.

Enjoyed our stay very much. Clean and in a beautiful setting.

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Yvette H - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Yvette H
With spouse/partner

Lekker in die bos, maar paar probleempies.

Haywards is 'n vreeslike mooi plekkie, maar ons huisie was nie op standaard nie. Ons is geskuif van huisie 5 na huisie 1 waar die eienaar gesê het dat ons meer privaatheid het, maar dit was nie regtig so nie, want die kampers kyk op die stoep uit. Ook was die huisie nie skoongemaak nie. Die vloere was vol stof en was nie gemop nie. Die vadoek in die kombuis was vuil. Daar was net skottelgoedseep vir 1 was. Daar was nie regtig voorsiening vir beurtkrag behalwe 1 liggie in die kombuis nie. Ek dink ons het meer verwag vir die geld waarde. Ook die botteloopmaker is stukkend, asook daar was een lepel of is nie seker se handvastel in die laai. Ek dink die eienaars kan net bietjie aandag skep aan klein goedjies.

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Nice in the woods, but a few problems.

Haywards is a very nice place, but our cottage was not up to standard. We were moved from cottage 5 to cottage 1 where the owner said we had more privacy, but it wasn't really like that because the campers look out onto the porch. Also, the house was not cleaned. The floors were dusty and not mopped. The dish towel in the kitchen was dirty. There was only dish soap for 1 wash. There was no real provision for load shedding except for 1 light in the kitchen. I think we expected more for the money value. Also the bottle opener is broken, as well as there was one spoon or not sure its handle in the drawer. I think the owners can only create some attention to small things.

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Marius D - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marius D
With spouse/partner

Heerlike ontspannende bosveldkuier.

Heerlike en baie privaat chalets. Die buitestort en bad onder die sterre verklap die vlak van privaatheid wat jy hier gaan geniet. Die ontvangs is totaal elektronies en uiters effektief. Die eenheid kan met 'n effense opgradering doen, jammer die ATKV-oorde is hier die standaard met bv. Snappy Chef-produkte ens. vergelyk Klein Kariba bv.

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Lovely relaxing woodland walk.

Lovely and very private chalets. The outdoor shower and bath under the stars reveal the level of privacy you will enjoy here. The reception is totally electronic and extremely effective. The unit could do with a slight upgrade, sorry the ATKV resorts are the standard here with e.g. Snappy Chef products etc. compare Klein Kariba e.g.

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Lauren B - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lauren B
With spouse/partner

A lovely getaway close to Johannesburg.

So spacious. Comfy bed. Lovely aircon. Enormous entertainment area even though only three sleepers. Could spend a lot of time here! Big positives - a shower caddy with hooks (sounds silly but you never find them!), huge bath and shower (inside and outside). Small negatives - no toaster, single-ply toilet paper. Also no lamps or candles for load-shedding. Paul was super helpful, would recommend Haywards to anyone.

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

It was a lovely, peaceful quiet weekend.

The chalet needs some TLC. Everything is there that is needed. The couch is broken and can't sit on it. The bedding had stains on it. We communicated by w/a and had no physical reception.

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Stephan L - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Stephan L
Family with young children

Ok. Place is lacking maintenance.

Aircons leaking water on inside. Bedding and towels has stains on. Main hall area floors are coming loose. Toilets not working properly. Kitchen very dirty.

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Hayward's Game Lodge 's response

Stephan,
Net die volgende :
1. Die aircons is gedurende Desember gediens, maar ons moet hulle waterpyp gereeld buite oopmaak met bye wat grond in die pype sit. Wanneer gaste ons in kennis stel dat die aircon drup gee ons onmiddelik aandag daaraan en maak die pype oop.
2. Ek is jammer oor die beddegoed wat blykbaar merke op gehad het. Ons het nog nooit sulke klagte gehad nie, omdat ons ons beddegoed amper elke 6 maande vervang. Ek gee aandag daaraan.
3. Die saal se hout vloere is los op plekke as gevolg van gaste wat met nat kostuums in die saal ingaan, en koelerbokse wat water lek by die kroeg neersit. Die houtvloere lig vinnig op en is stukkend omdat daar water op die vloere gemors en so gelaat word. Dit is egter net by sekere plekke wat dit stukkend is, en ons is in proses om die gedeelte by die badkamers wat los is nou met teels te vervang in die nuwe jaar.
4. Die toilet in die mans badkamer by die venue het die meganisme vasgehak en nie water ingelaat na dit getrek was nie, Toe ek self by die venue was om te hoor of alles reg is, en ingelig is hieroor het ek dit dadelik reggemaak. Tans werk al die toilette korrek.
5. Die kombuis waarvan jy praat aanvaar ek is die kombuis by die venue. Daar was personeel op diens van Vrydag tot Sondag om die kombuis skoon te hou, en skottelgoed te was. Dis jammer julle het nie net vir hom Saterdag wat hy heeldag daar was nie, gesê om dit wat pla skoon te maak nie.

Dankie vir die terugvoer. Dit was baie besig Desember en het gaste ingebook, soms 2 ure nadat gaste uitgechek het. Ek gee aandag aan al die kommentaar wat jy genoem het want dis al hoe ons kan verbeter, om dit vir ons gaste aangenaam te maak.

Groete,

Paul Hayward

Hayward's Game Lodge
Anonymous Guest - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Very restful, but not comfortable.

The lodge was recently bought over and the kitchen facilities were nothing but power. The maintenance is very bad and there are no cleaning services that come to clean. There is a lot of dust and you have to clean yourself. The bedding was very old and washed out. There were no WiFi facilities. The managers supervising were very friendly and helpful. The place does have a lot of potential.

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Marie S - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marie S
Family with teenagers

Boskuier baie lekker!

Netjies, als wat jy nodig het, stil en gerieflik.

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Forest walk very nice!

Neat, everything you need, quiet and comfortable.

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Amanda V - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amanda V
With friends

Wonderlike plek om Vitamien B (Bos) vlakke te herlaai, chalet se ligging perfek, om wild en voëllewe te geniet.

Chalet is baie goed toegerus, en die stoep en braaiplek ideaal om buite te kuier, vir 'n wonderlike bos ervaring!

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Wonderful place to recharge Vitamin B (Forest) levels, chalet location perfect, to enjoy wildlife and birdlife.

Chalet is very well equipped, and the porch and braai area ideal for hanging out outside, for a wonderful bush experience!

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Ilani W - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ilani W
Family with young children

Rustige naweek.

Was baie netjies en privaat. Die buitebad was baie pret vir my dogtertjie. Ons het baie lekker gebly.

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Quiet weekend.

Was very neat and private. The outdoor pool was a lot of fun for my little girl. We had a very nice stay.

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Engela B - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Engela B
Family with teenagers

Rustig en netjies. Die braai-area was 'n wenner! Eienaar vriendelik en hulpvaardig.

Eenheid was netjies, skoon en het alles in wat mens nodig het. Die braai-area is stunning vir winter en somer. Die boma was 'n wenner vir die koue aande met 'n aparte braaier. Die buitestort en bad sal lekker wees in die somer. Die eenhede is ver genoeg van mekaar af om privaatheid te verseker. Ons sal beslis weer teruggaan!

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Quiet and neat. The braai area was a winner! Owner friendly and helpful.

Unit was neat, clean and has everything you need. The braai area is stunning for winter and summer. The boma was a winner for the cold evenings with a separate braai. The outdoor shower and bath will be nice in the summer. The units are far enough apart to ensure privacy. We will definitely go back again!

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Jolandi R - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jolandi R
Family with young children

Sielsverfrissende wegbreek!

Ons naweek by Hayward's Game Lodge was heerlik. Ons was 2 gesinne met klein kindertjies en die lodge was net wat ons nodig gehad het. Die ligging is veilig en rustig, maar naby genoeg aan alles vir lekker rondry en verken. Paul was 'n uitstekende gasheer en het ons toegelaat om laat uit te check nadat ons die oggend eers rustig op 'n wildsrit gegaan het. Sal beslis weer kom! Die kampeer plek het ook idillies gelyk.

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Soul refreshing getaway!

Our weekend at Hayward's Game Lodge was wonderful. We were 2 families with small children and the lodge was just what we needed. The location is safe and quiet, but close enough to everything for fun driving around and exploring. Paul was an excellent host and allowed us to check out late after going on a leisurely game drive in the morning. Will definitely come again! The camping site also looked idyllic.

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Kobus C - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kobus C
Family with teenagers

Was oukei.

Geen hout of ys beskikbaar nie. Moes die lodge verlaat om die nodige goed te kry. Geen skoonmaakdienste nie.

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Was okay.

No wood or ice available. Had to leave the lodge to get the necessary things. No cleaning services.

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

Baie rustig, ideaal vir 'n naweekwegbreek.

Baie goeie kliëntediens, het dadelik welkom gevoel.

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Very peaceful, ideal for a weekend getaway.

Very good customer service, immediately felt welcome.

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Peter Z - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Peter Z
With spouse/partner

Fantasties! Perfekte wegbreek!

Wat 'n wonderlike naweekwegbreek! Skoon chalet, vriedelike eienaar, heerlike stilte.

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Fantastic! Perfect getaway!

What a great weekend getaway! Clean chalet, peaceful owner, lovely silence.

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Trudie V - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Trudie V
Family with young children

Vrek lekker gewees en sal hul beslis weer gebruik vir 'n lekker wegbreek.

Paul, die eienaar, het verseker dat ons gemaklik is en het dadelik geantwoord as ons iets nodig gehad het. Hul kampstaanplekke is baie, baie netjies en sal ook beslis daar gaan kamp.

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Had a great time and will definitely use them again for a nice getaway.

Paul, the owner, made sure we were comfortable and responded immediately if we needed anything. Their campsites are very, very neat and will definitely be camping there as well.

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Herman R - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Herman R
With friends

Lekker rustig in die bos vir 'n vinnige wegbreek.

Paul was gasvry en ons kon bietjie later bly en die dag geniet.

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Nice and quiet in the woods for a quick getaway.

Paul was hospitable and we could stay a little later and enjoy the day.

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Jurie K - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jurie K
With spouse/partner

Rustig en gerieflik.

Privaat eenhede met 'n tipiese bos rustigheid. Eenhede puik.

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Quiet and comfortable.

Private units with typical forest tranquility. Units great.

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

Was baie rustig.

Plek was baie oulik. Huisie het bietjie aandag nodig maar eienaar was baie hulpvaardig.

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Was very calm.

Place was very cute. House needs some attention but owner was very helpful.

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

Rustig in die middel van die natuur.

Alles wat mens nodig het om rustig in die natuur te ontspan, en naby genoeg aan ander aktiwiteite om n heerlike vakansie af te rond.

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Quiet in the middle of nature.

Everything you need to relax peacefully in nature, and close enough to other activities to round off a wonderful holiday.

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

Heerlik

Dit was heerlike naweek vol avontuur. Aangesig tot aangesig met 'n olifant en 'n jagluiperd gekom! Sal Hayward's Game Lodge beslis aanbeveel en graag weer daar gaan kuier.

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Delicious

It was a wonderful weekend full of adventure. Came face to face with an elephant and a cheetah! Would definitely recommend Hayward's Game Lodge and would love to visit again.

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Garth F - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Garth F
With spouse/partner

Wonderful place.

Paul is such a warm person really a pleasure to be there.

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Daleen F - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Daleen F
Family with young children

Lekker gekuier.

Alhoewel ons baie lekker gebly het, het die volgende tog gepla. Die air-con het met die 1ste dag al begin drup - ongelukkig is die air-con bo die bed geïnstalleer, dus drup dit op jou kop en op die beddegoed. Ons het die bed toe weggetrek. Die deur se slot het gesukkel en wou nie altyd sluit nie. Daar is nie 'n plekkie waar jy jou handdoeke in badkamer kan ophang nie ook nie plek vir jou vadoek nie. Beddegoed was ook nie op standaard nie.

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Have a nice time.

Although we had a very nice stay, the following did bother us. The air-con started to drip on the 1st day - unfortunately the air-con is installed above the bed, so it drips on your head and on the bedding. We retired to bed. The door's lock struggled and wouldn't always close. There is no place where you can hang your towels in the bathroom, nor is there a place for your tea towel. Bedding was also not up to standard.

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Erika O - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Erika O
Family with young children

Pleasant stay!

Would have loved more of a view, felt a bit boxed in. I understand it's for privacy. Pool area lovely. Thank you.

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

Baie lekker en privaat.

Baie wild om te sien.

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Very nice and private.

Lots of wildlife to see.

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

So heerlik rustig en privaat in bosveld.

Sal vir seker weer gaan, reserve wemel van wild Paul Hayward het ons op n 3 ure wildrit geneem regtig awesome 10 m van wit renoster bul, baie gemaklike verblyf heerlik geswem en gebraai stunning week gehad by Hayward.

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So wonderfully peaceful and private in bushveld.

Will go again for sure, reserve teeming with game Paul Hayward took us on a 3 hour game drive really awesome 10 m of white rhino bull, very comfortable accommodation great swimming and barbecue had a stunning week at Hayward.

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Martin P - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Martin P
Family with young children

Gerieflik, gesellig en baie netjies!

'n Huis weg van die huis. Baie mooi geriewe. Heerlike swembaddens. Wilde gaste kom maak ook 'n draai. Definitief 'n plek wat ons weer sal besoek! Baie dankie Paul!

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Comfortable, cozy and very neat!

A home away from home. Very nice facilities. Lovely swimming pools. Wild guests also come for a visit. Definitely a place we will visit again! Thank you very much Paul!

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Johan J - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Johan J
On business

Nice bungalow with bad attention to detail.

Paul was very helpful and the place has the potential to be excellent, but attention to detail is sadly lacking. The electric DB board has no cover, the bathroom mirror has fallen off, the drain is close to blocked (it might be a full septic tank, because the toilet also empties slowly). The bath inspection hatch cover and wall plugs are skew. Otherwise, pristine environment, but I'm glad my family didn't join me.

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Nicolene H - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Nicolene H
Family with young children

Not satisfied.

This is not a place for small children as said. None of the motorgates were working, I had to get out of my vehicle and open both gates manually. (Owner said that the gates would be fixed the day on which we arrived). There is no reception to book in by, no one shows you where your chalet is. The owner said he will be with you in 20 min, he only showed up 5 hours later. Aircon was leaking on the bed the entire time we were there. My husband had to clean the aircon filters. A piece of cornice was hanging off the ceiling, the one cupboard handle was broken so I had to put a chair in front of it so that my toddler does not hurt herself. The outside shower did not have a shower head, and the pipes were leaking. The light outside by the braai was not working, got told that he does not have spares. No hot water in the kitchen, the sink was loose, very low water pressure in the chalet. No TV or Wi-fi as advertised. The grass was only cut about 500 mm around the chalet so my toddler had to stay on the stoep or inside the entire time. We could not take a guided game drive, as there were no other people and they only take 4 people at a time, we have to pay for 4 people (we were 3 people). No self-drives as said per email. The chalet was clean. This lodge will be fine for a 1 night stay over or if you need a place to sleep for a business trip.

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Mn E - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Mn E
With spouse/partner

Disappointed.

We were very disappointed. Not at all like photos on advertisement, not worth the money. Problems we encountered: 1) Air-conditioning was too small and insufficient for size of chalet. It was melting hot. 2) Fridge did not work properly, could not keep our food cold. We had to throw away most of our food, as it went off, due to fridge not working. 3) We were only supplied with a small amount of toilet paper and the dish wash liquid holder in kitchen was empty. I had to drive and find a general store for toilet paper and dish wash liquid. 3) Our unit door could not lock, therefore, we slept at night with an unlocked door. 3) Gate access to premises was not working, kept on breaking down, we had to keep on phoning the owner, to help us get into the premises. 4) Nice bathroom, but water supply to fill bath ran so slowly, it took forever to fill. 5) No hand towel rails in bathroom to hang towels. 6) Bedding was old and sheets were torn. 7) Bath towels did not smell clean. We used our own. Very disappointing stay.

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Anita C - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anita C
With spouse/partner

Lekker ontspanning.

Baie gerieflike eenhede met bad wat uitkyk op natuur. Voëlliefhebber se paradys en aan die slaap geraak met leeus se gebrul.

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Nice relaxation.

Very comfortable units with bath overlooking nature. Bird lover's paradise and falling asleep to the roar of lions.

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Marlene W - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Marlene W
Family with young children

Heerlike kuier, goeie waarde vir geld.

Ons kuier by Haywards Game Lodge was besonder rustig, ons het die wildrit baie geniet en ons gasheer, Paul, was werklik vriendelik en verwelkomend. Ons sal weer kom kuier!

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Great visit, good value for money.

Our stay at Haywards Game Lodge was particularly peaceful, we really enjoyed the game drive and our host, Paul, was really friendly and welcoming. We will visit again!

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Zelda-marie H - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Zelda-marie H
With spouse/partner

Dit was heerlik.

Hayward's was vir ons 'n heerlike wegbreek en die eenhede is baie netjies en die uitleg is baie oulik. Ons het heerlik in ons eie boma langs die vuur gesit en die ekstra bonus van die buitebad was 'n groot bederf. Al wat wel gepla het was die geraas van die pad wat reg langs die Lodge verbyloop. Ten spyte daarvan dat dit in die Dinokeng-area geleë is, (waar ons gehoop het nie so baie, konstante verkeer sal wees nie) het die pad baie geraas. Dit het ongelukkig die bosgevoel heeltemal bederf.

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It was delicious.

Hayward's was a lovely break for us and the units are very neat and the layout is very cute. We had a great time sitting in our own boma next to the fire and the added bonus of the outdoor bath was a great treat. All that did bother me was the noise from the road that runs right by the Lodge. Despite being located in the Dinokeng area, (where we hoped there would not be so much, constant traffic) the road was very noisy. Unfortunately, it completely spoiled the forest feeling.

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Maans B - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maans B
With spouse/partner

Baie goeie ligging, en baie netjies.

Ligging baie goed en naby hoofpaaie. Die uitleg van die eenhede is goed gedoen, met die hoofgebou werklik 'n juweel. Het baie lekker gebly en sal weer gaan kuier.

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Good location and very neat.

Location very good and close to highways. The layout of the unit is done well with the main building a real gem. Had a very nice stay and will visit again.

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Nikkie L - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nikkie L
Family with young children

Wonderlike plek.

Wonderlike plek en mense .Ons het dit baie geniet.

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Wonderful place.

Wonderful place and people. We really enjoyed it.

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Mariette P - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Mariette P
Family with young children

Veilig, gerieflik en home away from home.

Ons het die tydjie by Hayward's Game Lodge baie geniet. Ons het veilig gevoel en het alles tot ons beskikking gehad. Die lodge is op 'n stunning plek geleë en naby aan alles. Ons sal weer gaan!

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Safe, comfortable and home away from home.

We really enjoyed our time at Hayward's Game Lodge. We felt safe and had everything at our disposal. The lodge is located in a stunning location and close to everything. We will go again!

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Hildegard D - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hildegard D
Family with teenagers

Voel soos royalty.

Ongelooflike mooi eenhede met als wat jy nodig het.

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Feels like royalty.

Unbelievably beautiful units with everything you need.

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Anonymous Guest - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Area beautiful. Will go back again to experience more.

Location beautiful, will visit the area again on another occasion.

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Christine O - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Christine O
With spouse/partner

Rustig.

Eenheid wat ek bespreek het was beskikbaar met stukkende badkamerdeur sonder 'n voordeurslot. Ons het verskuif na 'n ander. Geen handdoekrelings of vadoekhakkies. Daar is geen seepbakkies nie. Die lugversorger was beslis nie 'n voldoende vir die grote van die vertrek nie.

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Restful.

Unit I booked was available with broken bathroom door without a front door lock. We moved to another. No towel rails or dishtowel hooks. There are no soap dishes. The air conditioner was definitely not adequate for the size of the room.

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Melissa V - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melissa V
With friends

Beautiful and peaceful.

Worth every cent you spend, stunning place, neat and clean. What you see is what you get. Owner very friendly. Love this place.

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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner
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Marianne K - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marianne K
Family with young children

Baie oulik, skoon, netjies en privaat.

Lekker privaat. Sal definitief weer gaan.

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Very cute, clean, tidy and private.

Nice and private. Will definitely go again.

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Tarryn C - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Tarryn C
Family with young children

Great service but disappointing accommodation.

See stars.

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Frikkie L - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Frikkie L
With spouse/partner

Baie rustige wegbreek uit die stad.

Baie lekker gebly en dis naby die stad vir vinnige wegbreek.

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Very peaceful getaway from the city.

Very nice stay and it's close to the city for a quick getaway.

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Christel K - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Christel K
Family with young children

Voel of jy by familie gaan kuier het.

Ons het heerlike gebly en het die geriewe baie geniet. Die kindertjies het hulself gate uit geniet.

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Feels like visiting your family.

We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the facilities. The children really enjoyed themselves.

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Martin H - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Martin H
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker.

Heeltemal aanvaarbaar. Heerlike bad.

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Very nice.

Totally acceptable. Wonderful bath.

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Danie J - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Danie J
Family with young children

Baie rustig.

Rustige, netjiese verblyf.

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Very calm.

Quiet, tidy accommodation.

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Rykie R - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Rykie R
With friends

Ons het dit baie geniet!

Die chalet was pragtig, veral die badkamer! Rustigheid was heerlik met voëltjies in bome rondom die chalet. Het self die jakkalse hoor skree. Die personeel was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Een van die manne het vinnig na ons aankoms vir ons hout gebring en selfs ons vuurtjie aan die gang gekry. Ons het die wildsrit baie geniet. Die enigste probleem was dat daar geen handdoekrelings in die badkamer was nie, ook nie plek om die vadoeke in die kombuis op te hang nie.

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We enjoyed it very much!

The chalet was beautiful, especially the bathroom! Tranquility was wonderful with birds in trees around the chalet. Heard the foxes screaming myself. The staff were very friendly and helpful. One of the men brought us wood quickly after our arrival and even got our fire going. We really enjoyed the game drive. The only problem was that there were no towel rails in the bathroom, nor room to hang the dish towels in the kitchen.

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Rudolph J - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudolph J
Family with young children

Rustigheid in gemak, weg van die stad se gewoel.

Ons ontvangs was vriendelik. Die eenheid skoon en netjies en gerieflik. Geen probleme nie en die wildrit was 'n ongelooflike ervaring. Sal vir seker weer terugkeer.

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Tranquility in comfort, away from the city's hustle and bustle.

Our reception was friendly. The unit clean and tidy and comfortable. No problems and the game drive was an amazing experience. Will return again for sure.

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Nico B - Jun 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nico B
With spouse/partner

Heerlik, stil, pragtige omgewing.

Ons het heerlik gebly. Geen probleme gehad nie. Daar was voldoende warm water vir 'n heerlik bad. Alles wat nodig was kon ons vind. Ons sal Haywards Game Lodge aanbeveel as jy van die stadslawaai wil wegbreek.

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Wonderful, quiet, beautiful area.

We had a great stay. No issues. Sufficient hot water for a nice bath. Had everything we needed. We recommend Haywards Game Lodge of you need to get away from the noisy city.

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Willem N - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Willem N
Family with young children

Lekker rustig.

Moeite werd vir 'n naweekbreek en weg te kom.

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Nice and peaceful.

Worth a visit if you're looking for a weekend getaway.

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Minda J - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Minda J
Family with teenagers

Baie rustig gewees!

Blyplek was netjies en skoon. Privaat en naby genoeg vanwaar my skoonsus hulle gebly het. Sal vir seker hier kom ontspan.

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Very peaceful!

Accommodation was neat and clean. private and close enough to where my sister-in-law stayed. Would definitely stay here again.

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Jaco N - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Jaco N
Family with young children

Geen van die Big 5 gesien nie, rotte het ons splinternuwe bakkie se drade af gekou.

Die lodge self is mooi en al die geriewe is daar, maar ek was net baie teleurgesteld omdat ons die hele naweek gery het in die Dinokeng-reservaat en geen van die Groot 5 gesien het nie. Toe ons Sondagoggend wou ry toe voel my man daar is niks krag in ons splinternuwe bakkie wat ons 2 dae terug gekoop het nie. Ons het toe gesien dat of 'n rot of 'n eekhoring die pypies binne die enjin gevreet het. Ons het maar op genade huis toe gery en die bakkie toe terug gevat Toyota toe waar hulle ook bevestig het dis 'n rot wat die pypies stukkend gevreet het. Gelukkig het Toyota die pypies gratis vervang .Die restuarante in die omgewing in die Dinokeng se kos is ook nie op goeie standaard nie alhoewel die pryse bietjie ridiculous is. Ek sal Hayward Lodge aanbeveel vir 'n funksie of verjaarsdagpartytjie maar as jy volop wild wil sien, smaaklike kos wil geniet en in luxury wil bly asook 24 uur room service wil hê, is die lodges in die Pilansberge eerder waar jy alles verseker sal kry.

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Didn't see any of the Big 5, rats chewed our brand new pickup's wires.

The lodge itself is nice and all the amenities are there, but I was just very disappointed because we drove all weekend in the Dinokeng reserve and didn't see any of the Big 5. When we wanted to drive on Sunday morning, my husband felt that there was no power in our brand new bakkie that we bought 2 days ago. We then saw that either a rat or a squirrel had eaten the pipes inside the engine. We drove home out of pity and then took the bakkie back to Toyota where they also confirmed that it was a rat that had eaten the broken pipes. Fortunately, Toyota replaced the pipes for free. The restuarants in the area in the Dinokeng's food is also not up to a good standard although the prices are a bit ridiculous. I would recommend Hayward Lodge for a function or birthday party but if you want to see plenty of wildlife, enjoy tasty food and want to stay in luxury as well as have 24 hour room service, the lodges in the Pilansberge are where you will get everything for sure.

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Cindy M - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cindy M
Large group

Heerlik in die bos en lekker ontspan.

Lekker gebly in en om die bos. Verblyf is pragtig en skoon. Paul is baie gasvry en het ons op 'n wildrit gevat waar ons renosters en 'n paar diere gesien het. Jacuzzi was lekker in die aand.

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Lovely in the forest and relaxing.

Nice stay in and around the forest. Accommodation is beautiful and clean. Paul is very hospitable and took us on a game drive where we saw rhinos and some animals. Jacuzzi was nice in the evening.

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Marius G - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marius G
With spouse/partner

Eenhede baie netjies. Eienaar baie hulpvaardig. Wildritte die moeite werd.

Die verblyf was baie netjies en skoon. Eienaar doen moeite om jou welkom te laat voel.

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Units very neat. Owner very helpful. Game drives worth it.

The accommodation was very neat and clean. Owner makes an effort to make you feel welcome.

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  • Capacity: 12 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
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