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Johan S
Individual traveler

Baie rustig en stil.

Dit is baie rustig en stil.

Louise's Response

Glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet, Johan. Hope to see you again. Best regards, Louise

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Evirt H
With spouse/partner

Rustig en gemaklik.

Goed geleë in die omgewing. Maklik toeganklik.

Louise's Response

Glad you enjoyed your stay Evirt. Hope to see you again in future.

Regards,
Louise.

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Gretha F
Individual traveler

Niks, net mooi niks, is soos die webwerf aantoon nie. Uiters onbevredigend.

Die ervaring was vir my so onaanvaarbaar dat ek versoek het dat hulle die hek asb. moet oopmaak dat ek net kon terugry na my huis wat 300 km weg is. Waarna sy 'n marginale beter opsie aangebied het. Maar niks niks is soos op die webwerf nie. Ek sal net van hulle gebruik maak as alle ander opsies in Gauteng nie moontlik is nie. Die hele erf getuig van verwaarlosing en agteruitgang. Ek is 'n projekbestuurder wat geboue en residensiële eiendomme projekbestuur. Dus is ek gekwalifiseerd om my misnoeë uit te spreek.

Louise's Response

Hi Gretha,

Thank you for your feedback.

Yes, after 5-6 months without a drop of rain, weeks and weeks of temperatures over 30 degrees and severe water restrictions still in place (no watering between 6am and 6pm), the garden is not at its best and I can understand that one's immediate reaction on entering the property is that the establishment does not resemble the "park like" pictures on the web. However, judging by your repeated expression of appreciation when you checked out, I assumed you had a comfortable night ...

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Hi Gretha,

Thank you for your feedback.

Yes, after 5-6 months without a drop of rain, weeks and weeks of temperatures over 30 degrees and severe water restrictions still in place (no watering between 6am and 6pm), the garden is not at its best and I can understand that one's immediate reaction on entering the property is that the establishment does not resemble the "park like" pictures on the web. However, judging by your repeated expression of appreciation when you checked out, I assumed you had a comfortable night in the room you settled on.

Thank you for your feedback once again, we will always strive to improve.

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Bheki M
With friends

Very hospitable, comfortable place.

We had a lovely experience of the place. Secure and pleasant place. I will definitely recommend this place to friends and will certainly use this place on my next visit to Randburg.

Louise's Response

I am glad you enjoyed your stay, Bheki. We hope to see you again in future. Regards, Louise.

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Cobus G
Individual traveler

Uiters teleurstellend.

Die foto's was seker 10 jaar gelede geneem, want dit wat ek gekry het is glad nie soos op die foto's nie. Die sleutel is die aand aan my oorhandig en ek het die persoon eers weer gesien die Vrydagoggend toe ek vertrek het. Die plek was die hele week glad nie skoongemaak nie. Die lakens was geskeur en verweer. Die swembad is leeg met 'n seil daaroor wat vol reënwater is, tuin is verwaarloos. Was dit nie vir die gerief dat dit baie naby die plek was waar ek deur die dag moes wees nie en ek nie vir die stadsverkeer kans gesien het nie sou ek al die ...

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Die foto's was seker 10 jaar gelede geneem, want dit wat ek gekry het is glad nie soos op die foto's nie. Die sleutel is die aand aan my oorhandig en ek het die persoon eers weer gesien die Vrydagoggend toe ek vertrek het. Die plek was die hele week glad nie skoongemaak nie. Die lakens was geskeur en verweer. Die swembad is leeg met 'n seil daaroor wat vol reënwater is, tuin is verwaarloos. Was dit nie vir die gerief dat dit baie naby die plek was waar ek deur die dag moes wees nie en ek nie vir die stadsverkeer kans gesien het nie sou ek al die aand van aankoms omgedraai het en ander plek gesoek het. Daar was ook die Donderdag deur die loop van die dag 'n inbraak en die mense wat die plek met my gedeel het se goed is gesteel. Hulle het onmiddellik vertrek na die gebeure.

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Louise's Response

I am sorry that your stay was disappointing, Cobus.

When guests are away from early morning till evening, there's not much opportunity to see them and I respect their independence and privacy at all times. The only photo which is outdated is in fact the pool. Following the severe water restrictions imposed by the City of Johannesburg during the drought, together with the increased water tariffs, we decided to cover the pool as virtually nobody ever used it.
After the winter months the garden was indeed looking very brown ...

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I am sorry that your stay was disappointing, Cobus.

When guests are away from early morning till evening, there's not much opportunity to see them and I respect their independence and privacy at all times. The only photo which is outdated is in fact the pool. Following the severe water restrictions imposed by the City of Johannesburg during the drought, together with the increased water tariffs, we decided to cover the pool as virtually nobody ever used it.
After the winter months the garden was indeed looking very brown and bare when you were there, but now the clivias are in bloom and the trees are sprouting their new leaves.
The break-in which occurred, in spite of the security in place, was most unfortunate. Regrettably the guests whose sports gear was stolen failed to follow the instructions given at check-in to lock room doors at all times. They left their room doors unlocked.

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Roleen O

We enjoyed the stay a lot. Owner was very friendly.

We had problems on our way to SA but the owners waited for us until 23:00. Thank you very much for the friendly service. We will definitely stay there again.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Eienaar was baie vriendelik.

Ons het probleme op pad na SA gehad maar die eienaar het vir ons gewag tot 23h00. Baie dankie vir vriendelike diens. Ons kom bly enige tyd weer daar.

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Louise's Response

Yes, it was a pretty late check in, but it was a pleasure to help you! Glad all went well and that you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again in future.

Regards, Louise

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Johan M
With spouse/partner

Die ontvangs en vriedelikheid was uitmuntend.

Die blyplek was skoon en netjies. Het die oorslaap met 'n geruste hart gedoen. Die eienaar is 'n regte mense-mens.

Louise's Response

Glad you enjoyed your stay, Johan, although it was so short. Hope you'll come again in future!
Regards, Louise

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Ben K
On business

Quite peaceful and quiet.

Although it's a safe place, the following bothered me: It is very small, no photos to prepare us for what to expect, the shower and toilet area is too small for a normal-sized person, water pressure in shower is weak, the way from the bed to the toilet is dangerous since it's not on the same level and you have to climb a ladder to the lower level to reach the toilet. The basic facilities like the kettle, fridge and TV are very small and primitive, but still usable.

Heel rustig en stil.

Alhoewel dit 'n veilige plek was, het die volgende gepla: Die plek is bitter klein, geen foto's vooraf om voor te berei oor wat om te verwag nie, die stort- en toiletarea is te klein vir 'n normale grootte mens, waterdruk in stort is baie min, vanaf die bed na die toilet is 'n groot gevaar aangesien dit nie op dieselfde vlak is nie en 'n mens met 'n leertjie na die onderste vlak moet klim om by die toilet uit te kom, die basiese geriewe soos die ketel, yskas en TV is baie klein en primatief, maar darem bruikbaar.

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Louise's Response

Die solder kamer, is eintlik meer geskik vir jong mense. Wanneer 'n gas daardie kamer bespreek, (dit is die goedkoopste kamer), is dit ongelukkig nie moontlik om vooraf te weet of die kamer vir daardie gas geskik sal wees nie. Ek stel somtyds 'n ander kamer voor, maar ongelukkig was geen ander kamer vir Ben se verblyf datums beskikbaar nie. Groete, Louise

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Ben P
With spouse/partner

Lovely accommodation. Feels like home away from home because it has all the facilities and because it's clean and neat.

Although the property is located between busy roads, it's peaceful and feels secure. We will stay at Park Lodge again next time we visit Randburg. Louise, the owner, is a very nice person and the property is neat and clean. All equipment is in a working condition and the furniture is of great quality and functional.

Heerlike verblyf. Voel soos "home away from home" omdat al die geriewe daar is en omdat dit skoon en netjies is.

Alhoewel die eiendom geleë is tussen besige paaie is die verblyf rustig en skep die eiendom 'n gevoel van veiligheid. Ons sal weer by Park Lodge bly wanneer ons Randburg besoek. Louse, die eienaar, is ook 'n baie aangename persoon en die eiendom word netjies en skoon gehou. Alle toerustig is in volle werkende toestand en die meubels is van goeie gehalte en funksioneel.

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Louise's Response

Dit was 'n groot plesier om julle by Park Lodge te ontvang, Ben. Ons is altyd bly as gaste die geriewe en die stilte waardeer. Ons sien uit om julle weer te verwelkom. Groete, Louise.

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Willie B

Peaceful and particularly quiet.

It was peaceful and particularly quiet for a city. Only complaint would be that there was no seating outside in the garden.

Rustig en besonders stil.

Dit was rustig en besonders stil vir die stad. Die enigste klagte is dat daar nie sitplek buite in die tuin was nie.

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Louise's Response

Dit was 'n plesier om julle by Park Lodge te ontvang, Willie. Ek is bly julle het die stilte waardeer! Daar is 'n tafel en stoele net buitekant die kombuis deur in die binnehof - kannie verstaan dat julle dit nie raakgesien het nie!

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Windy Z

We enjoyed our stay at Park Lodge. The place is safe and peaceful.

Thank you for having us, we had enjoyed our stay and felt very safe. Great value for money as well.

Louise's Response

Dear Windy,
We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Park Lodge and hope that you will come again in future!
Best regards, Louise

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Isabel B
Individual traveler

Absolutely loved my stay at Park Lodge.

Louise is a wonderful and considerate host.

Louise's Response

Hi Isabel, it was a real pleasure to have you at Park Lodge - glad you enjoyed your stay (in spite of the freezing weather)! Hope to see you again in future.

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Thembi N
Individual traveler

Convenient place to stay particularly if you want peace of mind and you don't have transport of your own.

Very quiet place close to public transport and bright water commons ie. the waterfront. Very friendly owner, Louise. Will definitely come back.

Louise's Response

Hi Thembi,
Yes, Park Lodge is conveniently situated.
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay - hope to see you again in the future!

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Mike S
Individual traveler

Home away from home.

Awesome place, accommodation was comfortable, beautiful garden and Louise is such a nice person. Rooms are clean and the house is amazing, as is the garden. Quiet and peaceful and just what a person needs after a long day.

Louise's Response

Hi Michael, thank you so much for your positive and appreciative review! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay at Park Lodge and hope to see you again in the future!

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Madie E

Jammer, maar hulle doen afbreek aan julle naam.

Die matte is vuil, die yskas is vuil gelos met vorige gaste se goed en die plek ruik vuil. Die swembad was groen en aaklig in die middel van die warm seisoen waar dit 'n lafenis welkom sou wees.

Louise's Response

In view of the ongoing drought and water crisis in South Africa, as well as the water restrictions currently in force in Johannesburg, we decided to do what we can to save water by not maintaining the pool until we have proper rain and the water restrictions are lifted.

We recently painted the bathroom ceiling in the room where the customer stayed - perhaps there was a slight smell of paint which led the customer to say that "die plek ruik vuil".

The couple of items in the fridge stay there for use by the gardener when ...

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In view of the ongoing drought and water crisis in South Africa, as well as the water restrictions currently in force in Johannesburg, we decided to do what we can to save water by not maintaining the pool until we have proper rain and the water restrictions are lifted.

We recently painted the bathroom ceiling in the room where the customer stayed - perhaps there was a slight smell of paint which led the customer to say that "die plek ruik vuil".

The couple of items in the fridge stay there for use by the gardener when he works at the lodge.

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Regard P
Individual traveler

Baie lekker!

Waarde vir geld en vriendelike mense. Sal weer by hulle bly!

Susan R
On business

Park Lodge needs to make better provision for loadshedding.

Very difficult to come back to the lodge at night with absolutely no lights when there is loadshedding. Even some small garden solar lamps would have been helpful. A small gas cooker to boil water would help too.

Anélia M
On business

Skoon en gerieflik, al wat nodig was.

Sou veiliger gevoel het met diefwering voor die vensters.

Daleen S
On business

Skoon netjiese verblyf teen 'n baie billike prys.

Sien die sterre.

Anesh S
Family with teenagers

A home away from home.

To live in a house that comes with a decent sized swimming pool in a 1 acre garden of Eden, that is located in a built up area, was absolutely amazing. If you are looking for old fashioned comfort, privacy and a quiet location, then this is the place for you.

Fred F
On business

Puik bestemming en rustige atmosfeer.

Waardeer die vriendelike ontvangs en diens van die gasvrou by die lodge. Die geriewe tot beskikking van gaste is puik. Het gevoel asof ek tuis was ten spyte van die afstand.

Paul P
Family with young children

Skoon en netjies. Goeie waarde vir geld.

Ons was alleen in die huis en Louise het baie moeite gedoen om ons gerieflik in te rig. Persoonlik sal ek dit nie baie geniet om die huis met ander gaste te deel nie (kombuis, sitkamer ens.). Alles is egter soos dit voorgestel word en dit in ag geneem sal ek weer daar bly.

Esta C
With spouse/partner

Baie skoon en netjies.

Goeie waarde vir geld. Dankie!

Moolman V

Dit was presies waarvoor gevra was.

Koffie sou welkom gewees het.

Hannah M
With spouse/partner

Okay, very quiet

Good for study and restful stays, as it's very quiet.

Dirk M
With spouse/partner

Die diens en geriewe was goed.

Die kamer kan dalk toegerus word met 'n waaier aangesien vensters nie diefwering aan het nie.

Mandy E
With friends

Excellent and very quiet place

Very cheap and beautiful place.

Angela M
On business

Was a nice stay

Quiet and private, friendly staff, and serviced well. An ideal location.

Tebello M
On business

A home away from home

Park Lodge was like a home away from home for me.

Arnold A

Goed.

Ek was baie goed ontvang, alhoewel ek laat daar aangekom het. My verblyf was ook aangenaam gewees.

Debbie And Craig M
Family with young children

Owner was friendly and helpful.

Would have liked to have had a TV in our room, but advertisement did state we'd share a guest lounge with DStv.

Annemarie N
Family with young children

Homely

Homely, neat and safe.

Henk J
With friends

Dankie

Ons het die verblyf baie geniet, baie dankie.

Gail G
Individual traveler

Good value for money. Hostess was lovely, kind and I will go back without hesitation.

I booked a small double room which had no window to the outside, and I could not have slept in it. I was given, at no extra charge, another room, which was just as cosy, and had a great view.

Ailsa L
Family with young children

Comfortable, average accommodation

Clean, and average accommodation. I stayed there with my young grandson and although the property is secure, we felt isolated and alone. Please note our television did not work very well.

Danie N
With friends

Neat and tidy at an affordable price.

Its not luxury but has everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Kelly A
With spouse/partner

Great value for money.

Convenient and good location. The accommodation was better than I had anticipated. Very clean with spacious rooms.

Marius E
With spouse/partner

Excellent

Excellent, affordable accomodation with lots of personal assistance from the hostess Louise. Highly recommended.

Matthew S
With friends

The privacy, spaciousness, comfort and peaceful atmosphere at Park Lodge was immaculate.

We were totally surprised by the wonderful relaxed feeling of Park Lodge. The grounds are kept spotless and the facilities are very comfortable. The staff are very friendly and do not bother the patrons during their stay. We felt well-catered for and they had cleaned the place nicely before we arrived. Value for money is something nobody need worry about. I would have gladly paid extra for the service I got. Thank you Park Lodge.

Joseph K
Individual traveler

It's a nice and quiet place, really enjoyed it!

We would suggest some maintenance be done on the up keep of the pool.

Wendy K
On business

Value for money

Very clean and friendly lady!! Very helpful as well. Will visit again.