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The Village Lodge

Guest House

Review Summary

4.6 out of 5from 27 reviews for The Village Lodge
Cleanliness
4.6/5
Service
4.7/5
Location
4.6/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.4/5
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Joanie F - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Joanie F
Family with young children

Dankbaar vir ons omgewing se pragtige plekke om te kan naweek hou.

Heerlik gebly. Kamer was mooi en skoon en is volgende dag weer skoongemaak. Alles wat mens nodig het in die kamer. Personeel vriendelik en baie bedagsaam teenoor ons 2 besige seuntjies. Ontbyt was ook heerlik.

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Grateful for our environment's beautiful places to spend the weekend.

Had a wonderful stay. Room was nice and clean and was cleaned again next day. Everything you need in the room. Staff friendly and very considerate towards our 2 busy boys. Breakfast was also delicious.

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Dominic M - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Dominic M
Family with teenagers

Excellent breakfast. Friendly and welcoming staff.

The Loerie room was neat but very congested for a family of 4. Breakfast was well catered for and staff are friendly and welcoming.

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Ntokozo T - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ntokozo T
With friends

Breakfast was great. Location was good.

They were efficient and professional. Breakfast was fresh and good. They were willing to advise on activities that we could do. However, they need to get a new fridge. It's not cold enough. As much as the images were what we got, I just wish their linen was whiter. We found hairs in the sheets.

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Dear Ntokozo,
I hope you are well.
I am so glad you did enjoy your breakfast.
The fridge will not keep up with all the guests and also with all the load-shedding we do have. The fridge temperature is low.
We will assist with the matter.
Thank you for your review.
Kind regards,
Simone'

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

Die is nader aan 'n "motel" of "glorified backpackers" as 'n "Lodge".

Vriendelike ontvangs en behulpsame mense. Sentraal geleë. Mooi berg in die agtergrond, maar geen kamer kyk daarop uit nie. Oulike speelkamer vir die kinders. Hulle idee van 'n vegetariese ontbyt is roereier en sampioene, geen ander opsies nie. Die kat wat daar bly is nou wel oulik vir diereliefhebbers en kinders, maar hy spring sommer op die tafels en stoele terwyl mens eet; nie oulik nie en glad nie goed vir mense met allergiëe nie. Die "Honeybadger" kamer waar ons gebly het, het geen privaatheid nie, die deur is van glas sonder 'n gordyn so almal kyk heeltyd in mens se kamer in en skerp ligte skyn snags daar in. Die kragopwekker word glo nie gebruik in die aand nie, want niemand is glo daar om dit af te sit nie - geen ander hulpmiddels soos flitse of kerse word verskaf nie en die water werk ook nie. Gedurende beurtkrag nie, so jy is op jou eie. Met bogenoemde in gedagte is dit eintlik nogal duur.

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It is closer to a "motel" or "glorified backpackers" than a "lodge".

Friendly reception and helpful people. Centrally located. Nice mountain in the background, but no room overlooks it. Cute playroom for the kids. Their idea of a vegetarian breakfast is scrambled eggs and mushrooms, no other options. The cat that lives there is cute for animal lovers and children, but he just jumps on the tables and chairs while you eat; not cute and not at all good for people with allergies. The "Honeybadger" room where we stayed has no privacy, the door is made of glass without a curtain so everyone looks into one's room all the time and sharp lights shine in there at night. The generator is apparently not used in the evening, because apparently no one is there to turn it off - no other aids such as flashlights or candles are provided and the water does not work either. Not during load shedding, so you're on your own. With the above in mind, it is actually quite expensive.

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Goeiemiddag, ek hoop dit gaan goed. Baie dankie vir die terugvoering. Ons is bly ons kon van behulp gewees het vir meneer. Inverband met die kamer wat op die berg kyk was reeds kla gevul toe meneer boek. Ons het n vegetariese opsie wat kliente kan bestel jammer as dit nie duidelik gestel was vir meneer nie. Soms raak Andy baie opgewonde oor al die aandag en liefde en vergeet soms hy mag nie binne met ontbyt nie. Ons sal in kyk in meneer se ander klagtes en daarop werk. Dis altyd goed om trugvoering te ontvang. Dit maak ons suksesvol vir die toekoms voorentoe. Vriendelike groete, Simone'

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Hannelie A - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannelie A

Werklik 'n baie aangename ondervinding.

Moet dalk ernstig oorweeg om 'n klein kroeg yskas in die familiekamers te sit. Die enigste probleem is dat daar nie water is ten tye van load shedding nie, wat beteken dat toilette nie kan spoel nie.

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A very pleasant experience indeed.

Might have to seriously consider putting a small bar fridge in the family rooms. The only problem is that there is no water at the time of load shedding, which means that toilets cannot flush.

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Goeiemiddag Hannelie, hoop dit gaan goed. Baie dankie vir die trugvoering wat ons ontvang het. Ons sal beslis daaraan werk. Vriendelike groete, Simone.

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

Lekker plek die, naby alles.

Jy loop sommer oral of huur 'n ryding in die dorp en gaan verken die bos.

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Nice place, close to everything.

You simply walk everywhere or rent a ride in town and go explore the forest.

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Thank you for your lovely review, we enjoyed having you stay at our Lodge.

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Riaan V - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Riaan V
Family with young children

Goeie ligging, vriendelike ontvangs.

Ons het die rustigheid baie geniet.

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Good location, friendly reception.

We really enjoyed the tranquility.

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Thank you for the lovely review, we enjoyed having you stay at our Lodge.

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Hans W - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hans W
Individual traveler

Het lekker gebly.

Probleme met ander gaste wat tot 02:00 uur geraas het die volgende oggend.

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Had a nice stay.

Problems with other guests who made noise until 2am the next morning.

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Good Day,

Thank you for your lovely over all rate. We sincerely apologize for the excessive noise other guests have caused.
We will try to implement stricter rules regarding noise levels after certain hours.

Regards

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

Motorfietstoer.

Heerlike oornagverblyf met vriendelike en gasvrye ontvangs.

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Motorcycle tour.

Lovely overnight stay with friendly and hospitable reception.

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Dear Kobus, thank you for your lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure to host you at our establishment. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to your next visit. Regards, The Village Lodge Team.

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Sinazo M - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sinazo M
Family with young children

Lovely place and very central to activities and places to eat.

We felt very welcomed and accomodated since we were travelling with young children. The host was very helpful. All in all reasonably priced place with all the basics covered.

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Dear Sinazo, thank you for your lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure to host you at our establishment. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to your next visit. Regards, The Village Lodge Team.

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Lo-ann B - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lo-ann B
With friends

Fantastiese gasvrye verbyf.

The Village Lodge is sentraal geleë, alles is binne stapafstand. Dit is baie netjies en skoon. Personeel is baie gasvry en behulpsaam. Ontbyt was heerlik.

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Fantastic hospitable passing.

The Village Lodge is centrally located, everything is within walking distance. It is very neat and clean. Staff are very hospitable and helpful. Breakfast was delicious.

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Good day,

Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are pleased to hear you had a wonderful stay with us.
We hope that we can accommodate you again in the future.

Have a blessed Christmas and prosperous happy year.

Kind regards
The Village Lodge

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Gerdi V - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerdi V
With spouse/partner

Skoon, netjies en baie vriendelik.

Sien sterre.

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Clean, tidy and very friendly.

See stars.

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Hi Gerdi,
Thank you for your review. We really enjoyed having you guys to stay with us, and we hope to see you again soon.
Until then, keep safe and take care.
Debbie, Sophie, Diesel and The Village Lodge team.

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

Uitstekend

Baie dankie aan Michelle en haar span. Het baie lekker gekuier!

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Outstanding

Many thanks to Michelle and her team. Had a great time!

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Dankie, en dit was so lekker om julle te sien.

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Johan V - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan V
Individual traveler

Magic.

Salige week in die dorp. Huis weg van die huis af. Gasvryheid uit die boonste rakke. Persoonlike aandag en warm gasvryheid van Sophie en Debbie. Niks kommersieel omtrent die lodge nie. Perfekte rustige ligging en was 'n goeie basis om na huis toe te kom in die aande, nadat ons die omliggende besienswaardigehede besoek het. Ontbyt was met sorg en passie bedien - baie groter instansies kan kom leer waaroor kliëntediens eintlik gaan. As 'n vreemdeling hier aangekom en as 'n vriend vertrek. Magic.

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Magic.

Blissful week in the village. Home away from home. Top notch hospitality. Personal attention and warm hospitality of Sophie and Debbie. Nothing commercial about the Lodge. Perfect tranquil setting and was a good base to come home to in the evenings from visiting the surrounding sites. Breakfast was served with care and passion - a lot of bigger establishments can learn from them what client services are all about. Arrived as a stranger left as a friend. Magic.

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Siegfried W - Nov 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Siegfried W
With spouse/partner

Wonderful place with wonderful hosts.

Wonderful place with very charming hosts. The premises are spacious with large patio and sitting area and a very well kept garden. We felt at home the moment we came there and even booked one more night because we liked The Village Lodge so much. Once we are in the area again we will return to The Village Lodge - for sure!

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Rob Z - Nov 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rob Z
With spouse/partner

Erg leuk.

Erg leuke lodge met erg vriendelijk personeel en gastvrouwen! Mijn creditcard holder was uit mijn zak gevallen s'avonds in de gezamenlijke ruimte. Was gevonden door het personeel en de volgende ochtend, terwijl ik het nog niet eens door had dat ik het kwijt was, nerves terug gebracht. Ik reis erg veel en zulk eerlijk personeel is zeldzaam.

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Very nice.

Very nice lodge with very friendly staff and hostesses! My credit card holder had fallen out of my pocket in the evening in the common area. Was found by the staff and the next morning, when I hadn't even realized that I had lost it, nervously brought it back. I travel a lot and such honest staff are rare.

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Koos N - Oct 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Koos N
With spouse/partner

Ons het meer verwag. Was heelnag wakker met 'n waterpomp wat lawaai.

Die plekkie is goed geleë, maar ons het meer verwag. Ontbyt was maar pateties. Kon nie slaap as gevolg van die waterpomp wat heelnag aan en afgeskakel het nie.

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We expected more. Was up all night with a water pump making noise.

The place is well located, but we expected more. Breakfast was just pathetic. Couldn't sleep because of the water pump going on and off all night.

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Niekie & Coba M - Sep 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Niekie & Coba M
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker gebly.

Ons is baie goed ontvang en die personeel was baie gasvry. Ons sal regtig dit aanbeveel vir enige been wat daar wil gaan bly. Die verblyf was uitstekend. Die personeel het vir ons baie inligting gegee oor die besienswaardighede. Ons sal definitief were daar gaan kuier.

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Very nice stay.

We were very well received and the staff were very hospitable. We would really recommend it to anyone wanting to stay there. The stay was excellent. The staff gave us a lot of information about the attractions. We will definitely visit there.

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Thank you Niekie and Coba for being such perfect guests. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Tot siens.

Debbie, Sophie

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Gert-jan V - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Gert-jan V
With spouse/partner

Baie sentraal geleë.

Pragtige omgewing. Duisende dinge om te doen.

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Very centrally located.

Beautiful surroundings. Thousands of things to do.

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Marina B - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Marina B
Family with teenagers

Pragtige tuin, Aangename verblyf

Netjies en skoon. Naby al die toerisme-aktiwiteite 5 mense in oopplan-eenheid met 1 stort en 1 toilet bietjie klein vir ons gesin. Oulike gemeenskaplike kuier-area

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Beautiful garden, Pleasant stay

Neat and clean. Close to all the tourism activities 5 people in open plan unit with 1 shower and 1 toilet a bit small for our family. Cute communal hanging out area

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Michele S - Jul 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michele S
With friends

Relaxed good value for money

Short overnight stay, relaxed atmosphere, pleasant surroundings.

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Marius V - Jan 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marius V
Family with teenagers

Dit was baie wonderlik; sal enige tyd terugkeer na The Village Lodge.

Die kliëntediens was wonderlik, en almal is vriendelik en baie behulpsaam.

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It was very wonderful; will return to The Village Lodge anytime.

The customer service has been great, and everyone is friendly and very helpful.

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Sumare J - Mar 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Sumare J
With friends

Lekker ervaring

Die eienaars was so vriendelik & die ontbyt was meer as genoeg om mens op te warm vir die Otter!

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Nice experience

The owners were so friendly & the breakfast was more than enough to warm you up for the Otter!

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Nigel H - Dec 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nigel H
With spouse/partner

Great

A wonderful lodge.

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Susan F - Jul 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Susan F
Family with young children

A very pleasant stopover

A very pleasant stopover.

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Petronell H - Dec 2011
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Petronell H
Family with young children

Had a very nice stay.

Thank you for everything!

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  • Address: 40 Darnell Street, Storms River, 6308, Eastern Cape
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