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Retro Motel

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Review Summary

4.6 out of 5from 28 reviews for Retro Motel
Cleanliness
4.9/5
Service
4.6/5
Location
4.3/5
Safety
4.7/5
Value for money
4.5/5
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Alan D - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alan D
With spouse/partner

Enjoyable.

Interesting setting.

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Antoinette C - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Antoinette C
With spouse/partner

Puik! Gasvry, vriendelike ontvangs, kamers is netjies en skoon.

Ons het 'n funksie in die omgewing gehad en wou graag so naby moontlik oornag. Hulle het baie moeite gedoen om ons te akkommodeer - van ons kollegas het ook daar oornag. Die kamers is baie netjies en skoon en ons het die koffie en beskuit baie waardeer. Hul vriendelikheid en gasvryheid is onverbeterlik. Ons sal beslis weer daar aanklop as ons in die omgewing is. Dankie.

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Great! Hospitable, friendly reception, rooms are neat and clean.

We had a function in the area and wanted to spend the night as close as possible. They made a lot of effort to accommodate us - some of our colleagues also spent the night there. The rooms are very neat and clean and we really appreciated the coffee and biscuits. Their kindness and hospitality is unbeatable. We will definitely call in there again if we are in the area. Thank you.

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Baie dankie, Antoinette! Waardeer jou opmerkings, hoop werklik ons sien julle binnekort weer! Baie seen vir die Kerstyd!

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Jaco K - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jaco K
With spouse/partner

Goed.

Ja, dit was lekker gewees.

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Well.

Yes, it was nice.

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Baie dankie Jaco!

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Christine N - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christine N
With spouse/partner

Trou-aand.

Die bruidegom het die plekkie gebruik om reg te maak saam met sy gevolg. Met aankoms teen 12 uur middernag was die kamer 'n heerlike tuiste vir die nag. Ons sal vir seker weer daar gaan wegbreek.

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Wedding night.

The groom used the spot to get ready with his entourage. Arriving at 12 midnight the room was a lovely home for the night. We will definitely go there again.

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Hi Christine, dit was 'n voorreg om deel te wees in 'n nuwe lewenspad se begin. Ons wens julle net die beste toe vir die toekoms!

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Helena D - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Helena D
With friends

Perfect stay when visiting the Roodeplaat area.

We loved staying at the Retro Motel. Claudi and Thomas are exceptional hosts and went out of their way for us. The accommodation had everything you could possibly need. Comfortable beds, pillows and linen, immaculately clean, superb garden and braai area, with awesome hosts. The eclectic range of collector's items will keep you busy for hours. I can highly recommend this beautiful space.

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Helena, hosting guests like you, makes it all worthwhile. It was wonderful meeting and having you guys here.

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

Very pleasant. The grounds were very well kept. Quiet, as we were the only guests at the time.

Only issue was that the pool had not been cleaned. Otherwise, a great stay!

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Hi Rodney, I am glad you enjoyed your stay. I have checked with our staff, the pool has in fact been cleaned, but as it is a natural/wetland pool as per my information sheet, it naturally has algae which accumalates daily and more so in heat; and animals such as frogs, tadpoles and other insects. The pool is vacuumed twice weekly so as not to disturb the natural eco-system.
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Daniel V - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Daniel V
With spouse/partner

Pragtige tuine, unieke akkommodasie en 'n heerlike ontbyt!

Die gaste Thomas en Claudi hanteer 'n mens soos ou vriende en is baie behulpsaam.

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Beautiful gardens, unique accommodation and a delicious breakfast!

The guests Thomas and Claudi treat you like old friends and are very helpful.

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Ons sien uit om julle weer te ontvang na goeie reen!

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Debbie G - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Debbie G
Family with teenagers

Very accommodating.

We received a very warm welcome and we were very well looked after by our host. The rooms were well appointed and exactly what we needed for a relaxing stay. We will definitely be back.

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Thank you Debbie! Looking forward to seeing you again!

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Hanna-let V - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hanna-let V
On business

Lekker gebly.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Ons sal graag weer by julle bly.

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Nice stay.

We had a very nice stay. We would love to stay with you again.

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Baie dankie Hanna-Let, was lekker om julle hier te he! Sien uit na julle volgende kuier. Lekker naweek!

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Nick M - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Nick M
Large group

Die personeel was baie vriendelike en dadelik beskikbaar vir enige navrae.

Retro Motel is, soos mens sal sê, nostalgies. Baie gemaklik, skoon linne, verkoelings (aircons, well nie in elke kamer nie - kan verbeter word). Maar dit is puik oorslaapplek vir funksies in omliggende area.

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The staff was very friendly and immediately available for any queries.

Retro Motel is, as one would say, nostalgic. Very comfortable, clean linen, cooling (air cons, well not in every room - can be improved). But it is a great stopover for features in the surrounding area.

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Baie dankie vir jou terugvoer, Nicholas, ons neem dit ter harte. Lekker naweek!

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Bernadette B - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Bernadette B
With spouse/partner

Amazing!

Die kamer was netjies, goed ingerig!

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Amazing!

The room was neat, well appointed!

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Good afternoon Bernadette. It was lovely having you!

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Jill A - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Jill A
With spouse/partner

So good for the soul!

This was an absolute gem in an unexpected place. We only spent 1 night after a wedding, but felt like we had been away for a week. If you love the 50's, quirky places, relics form the past, amazing plants and the simple things in life ─ you will love this. The hosts are wonderful people and we will definitely be back.

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It was an absolute pleasure hosting you! It is so pleasant to have guests that are like-minded and have an appreciation for the Retro era we are all about!

Looking forward to seeing you again!

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Gerrie C - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerrie C
With spouse/partner

Pragtige plekkie, goeie waarde vir geld.

Baie vriendelik ontvang, verskriklik skoon en netjiese verblyf met goeie verskeidenheid koffies, ens. Lekker veilig en oulike decorations in die kamer. Regtig baie tevrede en sal weer daar bly as ek weer in die area is. Grondpaaie is maar stowwerig in die area maar dit is nie venue se skuld.

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Beautiful place, good value for money.

Very friendly welcome, incredibly clean and tidy accommodation with a good selection of coffees, etc. Nice and safe and cute decorations in the room. Really very satisfied and will stay there again if I'm in the area again. Dirt roads are dusty in the area but that is not the venue's fault.

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Baie dankie vir die terugvoer, Gerrie. Ek sien uit om julle enige tyd terug te verwelkom.

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Danica B - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Danica B
With friends

Baie oulik.

Baie oulike plekkie. Lekker gekuier.

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Very cute.

Very cute place. Have a nice time.

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Dankie vir julle ondersteuning. Ons hoop om julle weer hier te sien.

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Terri-lynn P - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Terri-lynn P
With spouse/partner

Home away from home.

Lovely atmosphere. Claudi is very helpful. Loved the decor and the experience. My next visit would definitely be with a larger group of friends.

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Thank you Terry-Lynn, it would be lovely having you, you should definitely stay longer and have a swim with the tadpoles in the Wetland Pool, the water is heating up nicely!

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Anonymous Guest - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
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With spouse/partner
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Rika J - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rika J
With spouse/partner

Besonders.

Ek en my eggenoot was al twee maal by Retro Motel. Ons het elke oomblik daar geniet. Die eienaars is so beleefd en so bedagsaam. Hulle het ons dadelik herken en ons op ons name genoem. Dit was baie spesiaal gewees vir ons.

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Especially.

My husband and I have been to Retro Motel twice. We enjoyed every moment there. The owners are so polite and so considerate. They recognized us immediately and called us by our names. It was very special for us.

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Dankie Rika. Ek is bly dat julle dit geniet hier by ons.

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Maryna D - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Maryna D
With spouse/partner

Delightful.

What a wonderful place to stay. So much attention to detail in the rooms. It was comfortable and very clean. The gardens and natural pool was a delight. Thomas, our host, made us feel right at home. I can definitely recommend the Retro Motel and will certainly stay there when I'm in the area. Although very close to the busy R 573, the rooms are very quiet, but unfortunately the road noise is quite intrusive when you're enjoying the natural pool in the evenings.

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Thank you for the kind words, Maryna.
We look forward to hosting you again.
Regards
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Caroline N - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Caroline N
With spouse/partner

A clean and comfortable compact room.

A lovely quaint retro room! We needed a bed and shower as we attended a sporting event in the area so were out all day, and this suited our needs perfectly. The following comments, which did not affect our stay, was the soap holder hanging on the shower arm was high to reach as I am short. Also the body wash and body cream containers are very hard plastic so one could not squeeze the contents out easily. So, very minor issues, else we were very satisfied.

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Thank you for your comments, we have taken note and we hope to see you soon.

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Nick H - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nick H
With spouse/partner

Run well.

Close to river for rowing. Basic but comfortable.

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Thank you for the feedback. Have a great weekend.

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Elanza V - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elanza V
With friends

Pragtige plekkie!

Dit was 'n pragtige plek! Kamers is baie mooi en netjies. Vriendelike en goeie diens. Sal definitief weer gaan!

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Beautiful place!

It was a beautiful place! The rooms were lovely and neat. Friendly and good service. Will definitely return!

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Goeiedag Elanza,

Dankie vir die terugvoer dit was lekker om julle hier te ontvang. Hoop ons sien julle binnekort weer!

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Marie D - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Marie D
With spouse/partner

Nostalgie met styl.

Ons het die kuier by Retro baie geniet. Die hele plek is gesellig, pragtig ingerig en die eienaars is so vriendelik en bedagsaam.

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Nostalgia with style.

We enjoyed the visit at Retro a lot. The place is cozy, beautifully furnished and the owners are so friendly and considerate.

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Beste Marie,

Dit was 'n plesier om julle hier te hê. Ons hoop ons sien julle binnekort weer!

Groete,
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Chante P - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Chante P
With friends

Dit was 'n pragtige wegsteek-plekkie met so baie karakter.

Ons was baie verbaas om te sien hoe mooi en vintage alles is tot op die laatste klein detail. Dit was 'n rustige plekkie weggesteek, definitief waarde vir geld en 'n plekkie wat ek definitief sal aanbeveel.

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It was a wonderful getaway with so much character.

We were really impressed by how beautifully vintage everything was - to the very last detail. It was a relaxing, hidden little place, definitely value for money and recommendable.

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Hi Chante, baie dankie. Ek is bly julle het jul verblyf geniet. Ons sien uit daarna om julle weer te ontvang.

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

Absolute unieke plekkie, so waar 'n "Retro Motel" met al die "trimmings"!

Die hoogtepunt was definitief die eienaars wat beleefd en vriendelik was. Ons het oorgebly in die Elvis kamer met die perfekte dekor om dit te weerspieël! Dit is duidelik vanuit die kamers, die onthaalarea, swembadarea en tuin dat hul 'n groot liefde en passie vir die eras en die natuur het. Sal definitief weer bespreek en langer as een aand wil bly of selfs 'n funksie hier hou. 'n Spesiale dankie vir ons Ponytail Palm, wat sal dien as 'n herinnering van die mooi tuine!

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Absolutely unique place. It's truly a "Retro Motel" with all the trimmings!

The highlight was definitely the nice and friendly owners. We stayed in the Elvis room with decor that suited it perfectly! It's clear from the rooms, reception, swimming pool and garden that they have a love and passion the era and for nature. Will definitely book again and stay longer than one night, or even host a function here. A special thanks to our Ponytail Palm that will serve as reminder of the beautiful garden!

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Baie dankie, dit was heerlik om julle hier te he! Ek hoop regtig ons sien julle weer!

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Mike M - Nov 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mike M
With spouse/partner

Amazing place. Amazing hosts. Fantastic place.

Retro Motel is a great place to stay for the weekend. Beautiful gardens, great rooms and amazing hosts. Claudi and Thomas were brilliant. Will definitely recommend a stay here to anyone.

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Hi Mike! Thank you for your kind words - it was an absolute pleasure hosting you! Looking forward to the next time!

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Francie R - May 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Francie R
With friends

Heerlik, ongelooflike persoonlike diens en sal bitter graag weer wil gaan, vir langer.

Die stil atmosfeer, pragtige anderse tuin, persoonlike en vriendelike diens was uit die boonste rakke. Ware sielskos! Die aandag wat daar aan die klein dingetjies geskenk was, is baie spesiaal. Ek besef dis nie 'n selfsorghuis nie, maar 'n mikrogolf sou baie handig gewees het.

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Lovely, incredible personal service, would love to go again - this time for longer!

The quiet atmosphere, beautifully different garden, personal and friendly service - everything was top notch! Truly nourishment for the soul. The attention paid to the small things was special. I realise that it is not a self-catering house, but a microwave would have been handy.

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Baie dankie! Ek hoop regtig om julle weer te sien! Sal 'n mikrogolf oorweeg, maar wil nie graag kos reuke in die kamers hê nie!

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Ferdi C - Aug 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ferdi C
With spouse/partner

Baie netjiese kamers en rustige ligging.

Baie lekker gebly hier. Die kamers is netjies en diens uitstekend!

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Very neat rooms and quiet location.

Very nice stay here. The rooms are neat and the service excellent!

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Baie dankie Ferdie! Was 'n voorreg om julle hier te he!

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Stacey-lee L - Aug 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stacey-lee L
With spouse/partner

Awesome decor! Amazingly friendly and welcoming hosts!

What an awesome weekend! Thomas and Claudi, you made us feel so welcome and so comfortable! The breakfast was amazing! Your conversation and advice on the local cuisine and things to do made our weekend that much more enjoyable! And the decor was spectacular! You are absolutely wonderful people and we will be coming back for another mini getaway for sure.

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Hi Stacey-Lee,

Thank you for the kind words, it was an absolute pleasure hosting you. Looking forward to seeing you again.

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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
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  • Address: Plot 180, Ringduif Crescent, Zeekoegat, Pretoria, 0035, Gauteng
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