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Kingfisher Lodge

Guest House

Review Summary

3.7 out of 5from 71 reviews for Kingfisher Lodge
Cleanliness
3.5/5
Service
3.7/5
Location
3.9/5
Safety
4.0/5
Value for money
3.5/5
Jenny A - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Jenny A
With spouse/partner

Dated but comfortable.

It was comfortable and clean, but very outdated. I know they were possibly trying to maintain the character of the home, but it was a step too far. Our hostess was great and exceptionally helpful.

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Cornelia D - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cornelia D
Individual traveler

Baie aangenaam. Kan dit ten sterkste aanbeveel.

Baie rustige, netjiese plek met 'n wonderlike gasvrou wat uit haar pad uit gegaan het om dit gerieflik te maak. Enkel-reisigers kan gerus daar oornag. Baie veilig.

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Very pleasant. Can highly recommend it.

Very quiet, tidy place with a wonderful hostess who went out of her way to make it comfortable. Single travelers can spend the night there. Very safe.

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Jopie P - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Jopie P
With friends

Stoeptasting 2023 - Wonderlike naweek.

Kingfisher Lodge se eiendom is pragtig.

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Porch Tasting 2023 - Wonderful weekend.

Kingfisher Lodge's property is beautiful.

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Adre J - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Adre J
Family with teenagers

Baie rustig.

Pragtige tuin en rustig. Ontbyt was heerlik.

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Very calm.

Beautiful garden and peaceful. Breakfast was delicious.

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Melanie B - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melanie B
Individual traveler

A blessing.

I was so blessed to have found Kingfisher and Carina and her inviting home surrounded by dogs and warm hospitality. I loved my stay and will certainly recommend Kingfisher.

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Peet S - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Peet S
With spouse/partner

Ná 1200 km reis was dit 'n lafenis!

Vriendelike ontvangs en bekendstelling van Graaff-Reinet as dorp is waardeer! Kamer was gemaklik, netjies en skoon. Volgende oggend ontbyt was tipies Karoo, baie lekker!

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After 1200 km of travel it was quite an experience!

Friendly reception and introduction of Graaff-Reinet as a town was appreciated! Room was comfortable, neat and clean. Next morning breakfast was typical Karoo, very tasty!

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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

The guest house needs a makeover. The rooms don't smell good, there are dogs everywhere (I'm very allergic to animal hair). I would not like to stay here again. we had bikes on our pram, I was worried if it was safe because the gate at the house doesn't lock, the dogs seem to be taken care of.

There was also no information about when load shedding starts, so we were immediately left in the dark upon our arrival. There was a huge leak in our original room, so were moved to a smaller room (we were compensated for the smaller room, thank you), unfortunately the bathroom floor was also wet here. It was dried, next morning wet again, not sure what leaked here.

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Debbie A - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Debbie A
With spouse/partner

Op kort kennisgewing geboek.

Weens beurtkrag het lodge nie geweet van ons booking nie en was die kamer met dubbelbed nie gereed. Het in kamer met 2 enkelbeddens geslaap. Kamer was netjies. Ontbyt was teleurstellend.

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Booked at short notice.

Due to load shedding, the lodge did not know about our booking and the room with a double bed was not ready. Slept in room with 2 single beds. Room was neat. Breakfast was disappointing.

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Zolelwa M - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Zolelwa M
With spouse/partner

It was ok.

Not much to say about the place.

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Marius B - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Marius B
With spouse/partner

Kingfisher lodge is sadly quite a run-down establishment.

Sadly this establishment is quite run down. I'm sure Covid must have effected this little town quite a bit. Some money would need to be spent to bring it up to standard. The room was smelling damp, only one bent, half-burned candle available during load shedding, and the bed mattress needs replacing as it's so worn out it feels like you're sleeping on the coils. The shower door is broken and doesn't close, basin tap's hot water didn't work. Sadly I can continue with the list. I'm not a fussy traveller as I've travelled extensively to various countries and establishments. Sadly it just comes across that the owner of this establishment has lost her passion for the business.

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Alta J - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Alta J
With spouse/partner

Karaktervol.

Die lodge het soveel karakter. As jy van vintage hou is dit die plek vir jou. Carina is baie behulpsaam en vriendelik. Die lodge kort bietjie TLC hier en daar. Lekker gebly, dankie.

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Full of character.

The lodge has so much character. If you like vintage this is the place for you. Carina is very helpful and friendly. The lodge needs some TLC here and there. Nice stay, thank you.

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Helena C - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Helena C
Individual traveler

Baie aangename verblyf.

Mooi plek en baie vriendelike en gawe personeel.

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Very pleasant stay.

Nice place and very friendly and kind staff.

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Christina H - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christina H
With spouse/partner

Baie netjies. Was 'n goeie stop tussen die Kaap en Underberg.

Goeie pitstop tussen die Kaap en Underberg. Netjiese kamer en badkamer. Oulike outydse sjarme.

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Very neat. Was a good stop between the Cape and Underberg.

Good pit stop between the Cape and Underberg. Neat room and bathroom. Cute old fashioned charm.

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Cecil O - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Cecil O
Family with teenagers

Oorslaap op pad vakansie toe.

Het doel gedien vir oornag. Gasvrou was baie vriendelik. Plek bietjie vervalle maar seker met ekonomie te doen. Geriewe is ook baie oud. Hoofhuis mooi maar vervalle.

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Oversleep on the way to vacation.

Served purpose for overnight. Hostess was very friendly. Place a bit run down but probably to do with economy. Amenities are also very old. Main house beautiful but dilapidated.

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Nico V - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nico V
Family with young children

Baie netjies.

Baie goeie diens, waarde vir geld.

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Very neat.

Very good service, value for money.

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Peter D - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Peter D
With spouse/partner

Basic but comfortable, well located close to town.

Met our expectations. Nice pool area. Hearty breakfast.

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Rona M - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rona M
With friends

Rustig onder al die eikebome, vriendelike gasvrou.

Lekker oornag plek. Ontbyt is 'n bonus.

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Quiet under all the oak trees, friendly hostess.

Nice overnight place. Breakfast is a bonus.

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

There were many mosquitoes, no repellers.

The owner warned us about the mosquitoes, but there was no way to drive them away.

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Oscar M - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Oscar M
Individual traveler

I was really great and I am definitely coming back.

Everything was awesome. Breakfast, staff etc.

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

Baie lekker en baie bedagsaam en hulpsame en vriendelike mense. Was baie lekker.

Dit was baie lekker en kos was baie lekker. Dis is vreeslik mooi en netjies. Ons het baie welkom gevoel.

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Very nice and very considerate and helpful and friendly people. Was very nice.

It was very nice and food was very good. It is very beautiful and neat. We felt very welcome.

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Hi Piet
Dankie vir terugvoering.
Ek waardeer.
Groete

Kingfisher Lodge
Cornie V - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Cornie V
Individual traveler

Aangename verblyf.

Paar items in badkamer wat aandag nodig het, het dit met eienaar bespreek. Ontbyt teleurstellend.

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Pleasant stay.

Few items in bathroom that need attention, discussed with owner. Breakfast disappointing.

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

Soos verwag.

Ontbyt was bietjie stadig. Die res was soos verwag. Mense baie aangenaam. Het tuis gevoel.

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As expected.

Breakfast was a bit slow. The rest was as expected. People very pleasant. Felt at home.

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Judy J - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Judy J
With spouse/partner

Disappointing, needs an upgrade.

Flushed the toilet and water shot up out of the basin. The shower drained slowly, the bathroom was cramped and exhausted.

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Susan J - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan J
With spouse/partner

Die atmosfeer was lekker en die personeel is vriendelik.

Alles was lekker en so vars en skoon, die enigste is die feit dat hulle nie aandetes bedien nie, na ver ry is 'n mens nie lus om nog te ry en 'n restaurant te soek nie.

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The atmosphere was nice and the staff were friendly.

Everything was nice and so fresh and clean, the only thing is that they don't serve dinners, after driving far you don't feel like driving and looking for a restaurant.

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

Accomodation was okay, it does seem that Kingfisher Lodge is one of the better options in the area.

Accommodation was not bad for the area.

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Leon C - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Leon C
Family with teenagers

Mediocre at best.

The images on the web are a far cry form the actual experience. Rooms were not clean. The bath drain has not been cleaned in years. The fan in the room was not working. Rooms had a "old man" smell. The literature in the room was made up of one 2017 magazine and a 2017 auction brochure. Everything seemed old and in need of TLC. I get Covid has palced restrictions on maintenance, but clenliness does not cost money. Its a matter of pride and effort.

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Leonie V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Leonie V

Geen plesier nie!

Moenie dink dit wat jy op die website sien is wat jy gaan kry nie! Skokkend. Met ons aankoms lê die matras op die vloer buite met die honde. Want dit was nat gemaak deur vorige gaste.

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No fun!

Don't think that what you see on the website is what you will get! Shocking. When we arrived, the mattress was lying on the floor outside with the dogs. Because it was made wet by previous guests.

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Chris H - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Chris H
Family with teenagers

Reg gewees.

Net te oud en afgeleef - foto's beslis 'n heel paar jaar oud.

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Was right.

Just too old and tired - photos definitely quite a few years old.

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

Goed vir oornag.

Skoon en stil aan die rand van die dorp teen die Sondagsrivier.

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Good for overnight.

Clean and quiet on the edge of town by the Sondagsrivier.

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Letsie C - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Letsie C
With spouse/partner

Eienares was vriendelik en ek is jammer om te sê, dalk is daar geldige redes maar die eiendom en tuine is vreeslik verwaarloos. Ons kamer was ruim maar so oorvol met meubels wat onnodig is en onnodig plek gee vir stof.

Dankie vir verblyf, bed was lekker en linne skoon, maar eiendom oor die algemeen baie verwaarloos en sekuriteit nie waffers. Meubels oortollig baie en kan 'n mens benoud laat voel. Ek dink die eienares moet net die pragtige eiendom 'n bietjie opknap en dit darem net aantreklik maak om daar te bly voordat sy gaste ontvang, maar ons het lekker geslaap, dankie.

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Owner was friendly and I'm sorry to say, maybe there are valid reasons but the property and gardens are terribly neglected. Our room was spacious but so overcrowded with unnecessary furniture and unnecessary space for dust.

Thanks for the stay, bed was nice and linen clean, but property in general very neglected and security not wafers. Furniture is very redundant and can make one feel cramped. I think the owner just needs to renovate the beautiful property a bit and at least make it attractive to stay there before she receives guests, but we slept well, thank you.

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Surita J - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Surita J
With friends

Goeie waarde vir geld.

Skoon, veilig en bekostigbaar.

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Good value for money.

Clean, safe and affordable.

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

Dit was onaangenaam.

Ek het n kamer bespreek vir 2 volwassenes en 2 kinders. Een kind is 14 en ander is 4. Daar was 'n klein matrassie met 'n base ingedra vir my klein dogter. Volgens my moes dit 2 single beddens was en 'n dubbelbed. Die honde is oral, van in die kamer tot waar ons ontbyt geëet het. Ek is verstom dat so 'n plek op die webtuiste gelys is. Met alle eerlikheid kan ek se die ontvangs was goed en die eienaar was baie vriendelik. Die verblyf is nie wat die fotos voorgee. Die fotos van hoe die plek geadverteer word moes geneem was toe dit des jare net oopgemaak het. Ek was baie verbaas om te sien die reënwater van die gutters word met 'n pyp in die swembad gevoer. My kinders het uitgesien om te swem maar die swembad self was nie skoon nie. Die shower het ons geshock as jy aan die krane vat en die mat in die kamer was onverdraagsaam vuil.

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It was unpleasant.

I booked a room for 2 adults and 2 children. One child is 14 and another is 4. There was a small mattress with a boss carried in for my little daughter. According to me it should have been 2 single beds and a double bed. The dogs are everywhere, from in the room to where we ate breakfast. I am amazed that such a place is listed on the website. In all honesty, I can say that the reception was good and the owner was very friendly. The accommodation is not what the photos show. The photos of how the place is advertised should have been taken when it just opened in those years. I was very surprised to see the rainwater from the gutters being piped into the pool. My children were looking forward to swimming but the pool itself was not clean. The shower shocked us when you touch the taps and the carpet in the room was unbearably dirty.

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Jaco H - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaco H
Family with young children

Pragtige kamers en ongelooflike plek. Selfs mooier as op die foto's. Ongelooflike vriendelike mense.

Sal vir seker terugkom.

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Beautiful rooms and amazing location. Even more beautiful than in the photos. Incredibly friendly people.

Will come back for sure.

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Christa F - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Christa F
With spouse/partner

Ouwêreldse blyplek.

'n Pragtige en goed onderhoude eiendom met heelwat mooi, interessante meubels en versierings. Netjies, skoon en gerieflik.

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Old world abode.

A beautiful and well maintained property with lots of beautiful, interesting furniture and decorations. Neat, clean and comfortable.

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Verna D - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Verna D
With spouse/partner

Beautiful home. Felt like royalty stepping back in time.

Lovely accommodation. Fantastic furnishings. Very comfortable and clean. Apparently there is WiFi available on the veranda. We didn't use it.

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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

Graaff-Reinet is a nice town to stop over on the way to the sea.

See stars.

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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Pleasant.

Beds were comfortable. Breakfast was nice. Just a pity one cannot drink the tap water.

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

Convenient.

A convenient stopover with what we needed. Linen and towels are a bit tired, but rooms were sufficient for what we needed.

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Chrizaan T - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Chrizaan T
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker plek, maar nie so skoon nie.

Lekker plek met ruim kamers. Kamers het yskas, mikrogolf, tee en koffie ens. Maar nie baie skoon nie. Swembad is lekker. Geen WiFi nie, want hulle kan nie die password onthou nie.

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Very nice place, but not so clean.

Nice place with spacious rooms. Rooms have fridge, microwave, tea and coffee etc. But not very clean. Swimming pool is nice. No WiFi because they can't remember the password.

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Jan S - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan S

Rustige atmosfeer.

Ons het 1 nag oornag en dit was lekker stil en rustig met goeie geriewe.

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Calm atmosphere.

We stayed 1 night and it was nice and quiet with good facilities.

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Abraham R - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Abraham R
With spouse/partner

Absoluut tuis en veilig gevoel en waardeer die opregte moeite.

Waarde vir geld, heerlike ruim kamers met moeite en styl gemeubileerd en puik ontbyt.

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Felt absolutely at home and safe and appreciated the genuine effort.

Value for money, lovely spacious rooms furnished with effort and style and great breakfast.

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Baie dankie, opregte waardering.
Carina

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

Gerieflik.

Rustige en veilige omgewing.

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Comfortable.

Quiet and safe environment.

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Melissa B - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Melissa B
Family with young children

Verval en cluttered.

Die yskas werk nie, die handdoeke is papierdun. Daar is 6 honde wat graag in die kamer inkom. Dit is die prys werd nie. Die plek kort baie aandag.

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Dilapidated and cluttered.

The fridge doesn't work, the towels are paper thin. There are 6 dogs that like to come into the room. It is worth the price. The place needs a lot of attention.

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Elizabeth N - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elizabeth N
With friends

Rustig en aangenaam met 'n heerlike ontbyt.

Ons het 'n aangename 2 dae gehad. Die gastehuis is baie rustig en die mense vriendelik. Ons het alles gehad wat ons nodig het.

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Peaceful and pleasant with a delicious breakfast.

We had a pleasant two days. The guesthouse is very peaceful and the people are friendly. We had everything we needed.

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Lenir P - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Lenir P
With spouse/partner

Ons het rustig oorgeslaap.

Netjiese skoon verblyf. Beslis waarde vir geld.

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We slept peacefully.

Neat clean accommodation. Definitely value for money.

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Tersia Y - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Tersia Y
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker gewees.

Was netjies en veilig gewees.

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It was very nice.

Was neat and safe.

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Marietjie B - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marietjie B
With spouse/partner

Oornagblyplek.

Drein by kamer se reuk was baie onaangenaam.

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Overnight accommodation.

Drain by room smell was very unpleasant.

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Henriette D - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Henriette D
Family with young children

Gerieflike oorblyplek met heerlike swembad en stewige ontbyt.

Die gasvrou het baie moeite gedoen om ons versoeke te akkommodeer en selfs vir ons toegang tot haar kombuis en breekware gegee. Die swembad en braaigeriewe was 'n wenner!

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Comfortable place to stay with a delicious swimming pool and hearty breakfast.

The hostess went to great lengths to accommodate our requests and even gave us access to her kitchen and crockery. The pool and braai facilities were a winner!

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

Disappointing.

The ceiling fan didn't work and the bed was very small for the two of us. We had to wait for a security guard to let us in and out of the parking area because we didn't have a remote. There was no DStv.

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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner

Very average.

Site looks neglected. Lawn not tidy. Dogs in the house and on the sofas. Pool milky in color. Grills not cleaned. The yard is full of dog food and bowls. Room and bedding very neat and clean.

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Anette R - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anette R
Individual traveler

Vriendelik ontvang, skoon en netjies.

Eienaar baie vriendelik en tegemoetkomend. Sy het uit haar pad gegaan om my verblyf aangenaam te maak. Enige tyd aanbeveel. Netjies en veilig.

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Friendly welcome, clean and tidy.

Owner very friendly and accommodating. She went out of her way to make my stay pleasant. Recommended anytime. Neat and safe.

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You are welcome back any time, Anette.
Thank you for the good review.
Regards,
Carina

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Rika O - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rika O
On business

Rustige atmosfeer, love die honde.

Baie rustig na 'n dag se lang reis. Eenheid beskik oor al die geriewe wat jy benodig vir 'n oorbly-aand.

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Quiet atmosphere, love the dogs.

Very peaceful after a day's long journey. Unit has all the facilities you need for an overnight stay.

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Hi Rika
Dit was 'n plesier om jou te akkommodeer.
Beste groete
Carina

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Melanie M - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Melanie M
Family with teenagers

A fairly comfortable stopover.

On first appearance it looks fine, but the rooms could do with a bit of maintenance. A small fridge would also have been appreciated as we were travelling with a full cooler box. Fresh juice with breakfast would have been better than cooldrink. An acceptable stopover.

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Hi Melanie,
Sorry about the no fridge room, most my rooms do have a bar fridge.
I do use 100% fruit mix but will remember to rather buy fresh orange juice.
Thank you for the review.

Kind regards,
Carina

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Chris V - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris V
With spouse/partner

Skoon en netjies met lekker ontbyt maar ook teleurgesteld.

Het die hele tyd gevoel daar skort iets. Die ontvangs was maar so-so, Carina was nie daar nie. Die eerste braairooster was baie vuil en is eers volgende dag ordentlik skoongemaak. Die kind wat ses uur in die oggend op die houtvloere in die huis hardloop was nogal steurend. Die tuin en huis buite kort aandag om weer soos op die foto's te lyk. Die kamer was netjies en skoon en ons kon rustig slaap.

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Clean and tidy with nice breakfast but also disappointed.

Felt the whole time something was missing. The reception was so-so, Carina was not there. The first grill was very dirty and was not properly cleaned until the next day. The child running on the wooden floors in the house at six in the morning was quite disturbing. The garden and house outside need attention to look like in the photos again. The room was neat and clean and we could sleep peacefully.

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Susna S - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Susna S
Family with young children

Rustig en verfrissend.

'n Mens moet ongelukkig deur 'n vreemde deel van Graaff-Reinet ry om by die gastehuis uit te kom, wat jou dadelik onseker (en onveilig) laat voel oor jou bestemming, maar word dan verras met die teenoorgestelde. Die gastehuis lê in 'n baie mooi deel van die dorp, veilig omhein met veilige parkering. Die swembad en groen bome was 'n absolute lafenis na die reis en die kamer was ruim, skoon en gemaklik. Die ontbyt was heerlik vars met heerlike vars koffie. 'n Heerlike plek om te oornag en herlaai na 'n dag se ver ry met 'n baba.

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Calm and refreshing.

Unfortunately, one has to drive through a strange part of Graaff-Reinet to get to the guest house, which immediately makes you feel unsure (and unsafe) about your destination, but is then surprised with the opposite. The guest house is located in a very nice part of town, securely fenced with secure parking. The pool and green trees were an absolute treat after the trip and the room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was deliciously fresh with delicious fresh coffee. A great place to spend the night and recharge after a day's long drive with a baby.

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Baie dankie vir die goeie terugvoering.
Ek wens julle die beste toe, vir 2018.
Groete
Carina

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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Content.

Neat, simple, sufficient,

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Maritha T - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Maritha T
Family with teenagers

Ons sou graag vir ontbyt wou bly om die kos te beleef, maar moes vroeg ry.

Kingfisher Lodge is egter pragtig en het 'n rustic gevoel. Ons sal beslis die lodge aanbeveel vir iemand wat gerieflike, skoon oorslaapplek soek.

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We would have liked to stay for breakfast to experience the food, but had to drive early.

However, Kingfisher Lodge is beautiful and has a rustic feel. We would definitely recommend the lodge to anyone looking for a comfortable, clean place to stay.

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Theresa V - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Theresa V
Family with young children

Gemaklike ruim kamer met toegang tot alle fasiliteite.

Sien die sterre.

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Comfortable spacious room with access to all facilities.

See the stars.

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Johan H - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan H
With friends

Skoon beddegoed. Goeie ligging.

Goeie ligging en skoon beddegoed. Ontbyt was aangenaam.

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Clean bedding. Good location.

Good location and clean bedding. Breakfast was pleasant.

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Santie W - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Santie W

Traag.

Diens met ontbyt was laat, pateties en vol verskonings.

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Slow.

Service with breakfast was late, pathetic and full of excuses.

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Linette C - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Linette C
With friends

Baie aangenaam. Personeel baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Sondagmiddagete was 'n treffer!

Baie gasvry en vriendelike plek. Net jammer dat die riooldreinering probleme verskaf het wat tot ongemak gelei het.

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Very pleasant. Personnel very friendly and helpful. Sunday lunch was a hit!

Very hospitable and friendly place. Just a pity the sewerage caused some problems and discomfort.

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Gerrit O - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerrit O
With spouse/partner

Baie rustig en aangenaam!

Aangekom, vriendelik ontvang. Oggend heerlike ontbyt.

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Very peaceful and pleasant!

Arrived, received kindly. Morning delicious breakfast.

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Yolanda M - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Yolanda M
With spouse/partner

Ons het heerlik geslaap, die kamer was ruim en baie netjies.

Die kamer is ruim en baie netjies. Ons het heerlik geslaap. Ek sou net voorstel dat julle noem dat daar honde op die perseel is. Toe ons by ontvangs aanmeld is ons omring deur honde. Dit is die eienaar se honde en bly op die perseel. Vir ons was dit nie 'n probleem nie maar dit sal dalk ander gaste steur, as mens dit weet help dit jou dalk om jou keuse te maak vir die bespreking. Die personeel was baie vriendelik en ons het ontbyt ook geniet.

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We had a lovely stay, the room was spacious and very neat.

The room is spacious and very neat. We had a lovely stay. I would just recommend that you mention that there are dogs on the property. When we arrived at reception, we were surrounded by dogs. It is the owner's dogs and they live on the property. It was not a problem for us but it might be for other guests, if you know it might help you make a choice about the booking. The staff were very friendly and we enjoyed the breakfast as well.

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Dianne J - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Dianne J
Family with teenagers

Aaklige ervaring.

Die gasvrou plaas die mense in kamers soos hulle arriveer - ten spyte dat ons al 2 maande voor die tyd 'n ordentlike kamer bespreek het. Dus moes die derde volwassene in ons groep op 'n patetiese kinderbed slaap. Ons het bespreek vir 3 volwassenes en het betaal vir dit. Die kamer is vuil en die plafonne vol merke. Die tarief is gelykstaande aan 'n City Lodge-tarief. Ongelukkig is hierdie lodge se internet foto's baie misleidend en hierdie was 'n slegte begin van ons vakansie.

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Horrible experience.

The hostess puts the people in rooms as they arrive - despite having booked a decent room 2 months in advance. So the third adult in our group had to sleep on a pathetic cot. We booked for 3 adults and paid for it. The room is dirty and the ceilings full of marks. The rate is equivalent to a City Lodge rate. Unfortunately this lodge's internet photos are very misleading and this was a bad start to our holiday.

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M A F - Jan 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
M A F
With spouse/partner

Lekker ruim en netjiese kamer, geen ys of melk in yskas!

Baie aangename oorbly-huis. Pragtige omgewing met mooi huise op rivier oewer. Melk en ys in yskas en konfyt op etenstafel wat ontbreek pla. Ook dat konfyt in n groot halfgebruikte kombuis-bottel aangebied word - kan en moet maklik reggestel word! Die hek is van spoor af en dit staan oop en die swembad se water nie helder nie. Bure se honde lawaai. Klein dingetjies wat as dit reggestel word 'n baie positiewe resultaat sal hê. Ek klink soos kermsalie maar hoop dit word positief gesien. Trek julle sokkies op vir 'n lang en volhoubare besigheid!

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Nice spacious and tidy room, no ice or milk in the fridge!

Very pleasant stay home. Beautiful surroundings with nice houses on the river bank. Missing milk and ice in the fridge and jam on the dining table bothers me. Also that jam is presented in a large half-used kitchen bottle - can and should be easily corrected! The gate is off track and it is open and the pool's water is not clear. Neighbors' dogs are making noise. Small things that if corrected will have a very positive result. I sound like whining sage but hope this is seen positively. Pull up your socks for a long and sustainable business!

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Good day Marius,

Thank you for the positive feedback. Milk and ice are available in the fridge and homemade apricot jam are available in little holders on the table. The season has been a crazy period, but it is no excuse for little things to be wrong. The gate has been fixed. Unfortunately we could not do it immediately, but it was dealt with on Monday.

Beste Groete,
Carina

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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner

It was not the best reception.

The hostess received us with a towel on. The gate didn't work and there are 3 large dogs that had to sleep in the house because of the gate - I didn't feel safe at all. There was a drain smell that was really rotten. I could never eat breakfast there.

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Jacques S - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Jacques S
Family with young children

Basiese oornagfasiliteite in Graaff-Reinet.

Aangesien ons op kort kennisgewing verblyf vir 'n gesin van vier nodig gehad het in Graaff-Reinet, was ons keuse van gastehuise redelik beperk. Met ons aankoms omstreeks 16:30 was dit moeilik om iemand op die perseel te vind. Die klokkie by ontvangs het blykbaar nie gewerk nie en ook nie die bystand-selfoonnommer wat op die deur aangebring was nie. Ons het later die landlyn geskakel en kontak gemaak. Die eienaar het vir ons die hek kom oopmaak maar haarself nooit voorgestel nie. Ons het kamer 8 benut. Dit was ruim genoeg en het het genoeg slaapplek gehad vir almal. Met uitsondering van twee elektriese waaiers (een in kinders se vertrek was buite werking) en dakwaaier, was daar nie lugversorging nie. Alhoewel daar net twee handdoeke was, was dit skoon. Skoon handdoeke is ook nie voorsien die volgende dag nie en die protokol waar handdoeke op die vloer aandui dat dit vervang moet word, was ook nie verstaan nie. Die linne op die beddens was skoon en vars. Ekstra komberse is beskikbaar in van die kaste maar dit is uiters deurmekaar en tussen ander items wat al weggegooi moes word. Die netheid van die kaste in kamer 8 kort daadwerklike aandag. Tee- en koffie-fasiliteite in die kamer is redelik basies. Die muur tussen die badkamer en hoofslaapkamer is gemaak van glasstene wat geen privaatheid bied in die badkamer nie. Daar is ook ander items soos leë kartondose wat opgestapel is in die een gedeelte van die kamer. Die buitedeur van die kamer het 'n 15x15cm gat in waar 'n katdeurtjie op 'n stadium in was. Dit skep die indruk van instandhouding wat agter raak. Die hek na die perseel is nie ge-outomatiseer nie en behalwe dat dit irriterend is om elke keer uit te klim om hek oop te maak, mag sommige mense dit as sekuriteitsrisiko ervaar, aangesien dat daar ook nie diefwering voor die vensters was nie. Die swembad kon doen met beter instandhouding. Verskeie items op perseel kan beter instandgehou word of moet dalk vervang word of weggegooi word. Ontbyt was baie basies. Die eerste oggend het ons om 08:00 aangemeld en toe was vrugteslaai reeds op. Filterkoffie en sap was nie volgens ons smaak nie. Personeel maak nie seker dat daar suiker is nie en ons moes elke oggend maar self op ander tafels soek vir suiker. Die tweede oggend was daar nie filterkoffie nie en was ons bedien met kitskoffie. Soutpotte moet hervul word. Elke keer moet daar gevra word vir botter saam met roosterbrood. Oor die algemeen kan personeel beter opleiding ontvang in die gastehuisbedryf. Indien ek weer op Graaff-Reinet bly sal ek verkies om ander akkommodasie op die proef te stel al kos dit meer.

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Basic overnight facilities in Graaff-Reinet.

As we needed accommodation for a family of four in Graaff-Reinet at short notice, our choice of guesthouses was quite limited. When we arrived around 16:30 it was difficult to find anyone on the premises. The bell at reception didn't seem to work and neither did the helpline phone number posted on the door. We later dialed the landline and made contact. The owner came to open the gate for us but never introduced herself. We took advantage of room 8. It was spacious enough and had enough sleeping space for everyone. With the exception of two electric fans (one in the children's room was out of order) and a ceiling fan, there was no air conditioning. Although there were only two towels, they were clean. Clean towels were also not provided the next day and the protocol where towels on the floor indicate that they must be replaced was also not understood. The linen on the beds was clean and fresh. Extra blankets are available in some of the closets but they are extremely cluttered and among other items that have already had to be thrown away. The cleanliness of the cupboards in room 8 needs serious attention. Tea and coffee facilities in the room are quite basic. The wall between the bathroom and the master bedroom is made of glass bricks which offer no privacy in the bathroom. There are also other items such as empty cardboard boxes piled up in one section of the room. The outer door of the room has a 15x15cm hole in it where a cat door was at one point. This creates the impression of maintenance falling behind. The gate to the premises is not automated and apart from being annoying to get out every time to open the gate, some people may perceive it as a security risk, as there were no burglar bars in front of the windows either. The pool could do with better maintenance. Various items on site could be better maintained or may need to be replaced or discarded. Breakfast was very basic. The first morning we checked in at 08:00 and then fruit salad was already ready. Filter coffee and juice were not to our taste. Staff do not make sure that there is sugar and we had to look for sugar on other tables ourselves every morning. The second morning there was no filter coffee and we were served with instant coffee. Salt jars need to be refilled. Butter should be asked for with toast every time. In general, staff could receive better training in the guest house industry. If I stay in Graaff-Reinet again I will prefer to try other accommodation even if it costs more.

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Hi
Dit is n mal tyd van die jaar en ek en staff werk round the clock.
Kamer 8 word beskryf op website.
Dit is die eerste keer dat ek klagtes kry van die kamer.
Miskien sou kamer 2 familie kamer beter geskik gewees het vir die gesin.
Ek het gesukkel met my swembad, maar dit is nou helder blou......baie moeilik om alees 100% te he vir almal 24/7.
Ek doen my beste met almal.
Vra verskoning vir dit wat nie 100% was nie.
Meeste van my gaste book weer terug op pad terug van vakansie.
Beste Groete
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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
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With spouse/partner

Disappointing.

I specifically booked there because the unit is supposed to be air-conditioned. A free standing unit that is not connected does not count as air conditioning in my book.

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Harry M - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Harry M
With spouse/partner

Gerieflik om daar oor te slaap

Sien die sterre.

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Comfortable to sleep on

See the stars.

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Thea V - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Thea V
With spouse/partner

Netjiese geriewe en vriendelike personeel.

Heerlike, rustige oornagplek op die lang reis na die Oos-Kaap van Gauteng af.

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Neat facilities and friendly staff.

Lovely, peaceful stopover on the long journey to the Eastern Cape from Gauteng.

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Elaine P - Nov 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Elaine P
With spouse/partner

Swak waarde vir geld - vuil.

Die algehele indruk was onnet. Die stort se deur is stukkend, die matras pap, matte en banke vuil. Definitief nie 3 ster-status soos geadverteer nie.

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Poor value for money - dirty.

The overall impression was untidy. The shower door is broken, the mattress soggy, carpets and couches dirty. Definitely not 3 star status as advertised.

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Beste Elaine,

Dankie vir u terugvoer. Ons vra om verskoning dat die verblyf nie na wense was nie. Die banke en matte was reeds geboek vir droogskoonmaak. Ons is ook besig om die res na te gaan en uit te sorteer.

Groete,
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