Emahlathini Guest Farm

Name: Emahlathini Guest Farm
Address: Houdkop K19, Piet Retief, za

Location: Houdkop K19 , Piet Retief, za

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Experience the Tranquil Emahlathini Guest Farm

Outdoor Activities Galore
Enjoy fishing, hiking, and cycling on the property. BBQ facilities and table tennis add to the fun.

Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in rooms with a seating area, dining area, and access to BBQ facilities. Each room features a full kitchen and private bathroom.

Convenient Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, meals upon request, and free toiletries are provided. Explore Swaziland easily with the nearby airport and border post.

Book your stay at Emahlathini Guest Farm now for a memorable countryside retreat!

Important Information

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 10:30 AM

Amenities & Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Ironing service
Packed lunches
Table tennis
Shallow end
Free wired internet
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Exercise/lap pool
Japanese garden
Fishing nearby
Swimming nearby

Rooms Available

Twin/Double Room

The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Private bathroom
Double Room

This self-catering unit has a kitchenette and a private patio with a BBQ area.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Private bathroom
Twin Room

This self-catering unit has an private bathroom with a bath and shower. It has a private BBQ area.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Private bathroom
Family Room

This family room has a seating area and a kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, induction cooker and a private patio.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Private bathroom
Chameleon Unit

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Individually decorated room

Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Premium bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Sofa bed and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors

Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Stovetop
- Sofa bed
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
Fish Unit

1 King Bed
Individually decorated room

Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Premium bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
Family Room

Featuring a seating area and dining area, this room provides you with use of the BBQ facilities, and there is a full kitchen with a microwave and a fridge. The private bathroom is fitted with bath or shower and comes with free toiletries. It also has a balcony.

Max Occupancy: 7 (7 Adults)
- Private bathroom
Standard Cabin

Providing free toiletries, this bungalow includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower. The bungalow's kitchen, which features a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. This bungalow provides a seating area and a TV.

Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- TV
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
Giraffe Unit

2 Twin Beds
Individually decorated room

Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Premium bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
Romantic Flower Unit

1 King Bed
Individually decorated room

Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Premium bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub, free toiletries, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
Butterfly Unit

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Individually decorated room

Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Premium bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View (Hippo)

1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Views of the mountains and water

Layout - 2 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Premium bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
Standard Shared Dormitory

1 Twin Bed
11 sq feet

Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Premium bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
Apartment

Featuring a seating area and dining area, this room provides you with use of the BBQ facilities, and there is a full kitchen with a microwave and a fridge. The private bathroom is fitted with bath or shower and comes with free toiletries.

Max Occupancy: 7 (7 Adults)
- Private bathroom
Family Room

Featuring a seating area and dining area, this room provides you with use of the BBQ facilities, and there is a full kitchen with a microwave and a fridge. The private bathroom is fitted with bath or shower and comes with free toiletries. This room has a private terrace.

Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Private bathroom
Family Room

Featuring a seating area and dining area, this room provides you with use of the BBQ facilities, and there is a full kitchen with a microwave and a fridge. The private bathroom is fitted with bath or shower and comes with free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a view of the garden.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Private bathroom
Standard Double Room

The double room's kitchen, which features a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. This double room provides a seating area and a TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- TV
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Microwave
- Kitchen
Double Room

The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
Family Room

The unit has 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Private bathroom

Guest Reviews

MKATEKO EE (2/5): -
Wojciech (5/5): -
Njie (8/5): - The welcoming staff and the quiet location. The uncontrollable weather that took the electricity away.
Melony (10/5): Little piece of heaven - Absolutely love the view, sights and the nature surrounding us. The animals, fishing and just the pure relaxation definitely a place to get away from everyday stress rush and noise.
khanyile (10/5): -
Mankgoana (10/5): The stay here was pleasant and staff made you as comfortable as possible given that it’s in a remote area - Staff Roads
Dumi (10/5): -
van der Walt (10/5): -
Rosalie (6/5): - De gastheer was zeer vriendelijk en was duidelijk blij om gezelschap te hebben. Het is een super mooi uitzicht in de prachtige natuur! Het zou een heerlijke plek kunnen zijn maar kan meer TLC gebruiken. Het is een plek dat wat meer liefde kan gebruiken. Niet alles is even ordelijk en proper. Je ziet dat de man heel hard zijn best doet maar dat het niet altijd meer gaat... Hij bood ons wijn aan maar vroeg hier ook wel veel geld voor. De foto's zijn wat verouderd en niet echt van toepassing meer.
laurent (8/5): - La pleine nature environnante
nqobile (3/5): - The owner was nice and friendly as well as the staff. The swimming pool was dirty.
Nondumiso (7/5): -
Bonga (4/5): - Location. Remote No electricity No water No wifi
Benita (1/5): - The facility is terribly run down. It needs major work done. I was really very disappointed. No wifi, jo electricity, self catering units no cooking facility. The pictures on booking.com is very deceiving. Because I had already paid,and the conditions were no refunds, I was forced to stay.
Francois (1/5): -
Calvin (9/5): -
Thembi (1/5): No comment - Nothing I was so disappointed about the place ,what the advertising is not what you get ,the place is far and no signal ,there wifi is not work ,they have pigs all over the place ,this was bad experience ever
Dumbe (10/5): A quiet place for a peaceful rest - The tranquility of the area. It is beautiful and natural There is no network on cellphones but that wasnt a dealbreaker it was just unexpected
JJ (7/5): - It's quiet and hidden, great uniqueness to the place, nice little dam with views The road going there is under construction.....
Jacqueline (3/5): As good as the price might look, STAY AWAY. The place is outdated and needs a lot of TLC - The guest lodge was located about 20km out of PIet Retief. The road is not in a good condition and I would not drive that road at night time as cattle roam freely on the road. The staff tried their best but appeared out of their depth with the issues at the accommodation. Not every room has kitchen facilites and when they say kitchen facilites, it is VERY basic. Not enough cutlery for the number of people staying in the room. On arrival we were shown our two rooms, which were quite far apart, despite asking to have them next to one another. After unpacking the car and putting our belogings in the one room, the staff came and said there had been an error. We were then mvoed in to two other rooms, which were next to one another. The one did not have kitchen facilites and the other had a microwave, kettle and Snappy Chef stove induction plate. The reason for our visit was for the School Nationals finals, so we left to go to the track. On our return at approximately 6.30pm, there were other guests who complained about no hot water. The weather had been raining all day and temperatures were about 10 degrees. When we found the staff, they said they would come check our geyser. Some maintenance guy came with a thermostat, claimed he had changed it and then the man said he would be back in 30 minutes to check if the water had started warming up. He never came back to check. We had to shower in cold water the next morning. I called the property about 10am and told them we had not hot water. No apology, nothing. Just some rude man saying "we are working on it, and if we need to buy a thermostat, we will". Oh, I thought the thermostat had already been changed. When we found other accommodation for the Saturday evening (we were also supposed to stay Sunday evening but cut our trip short because of this), when I handed the keys back to the staff, there was no apology about the rather crappy stay we had.
Natasha (1/5): - Nothing Property in very bad condition. No hot water for the whole weekend !!!! Cutlery & crockery not all there.....
Lee (8/5): - Please consider electric blankets in winter because your rooms are cold. The guy we found there was very friendly hope to see him agai Coldness in the room,no network had to wait long before we where assisted. The road was really bad
Bheki (7/5): Excellent - None None
Roelan (8/5): -
Musawenkosi (10/5): Exceptional -
Mncedy (10/5): Exceptional -
Molakeng (7/5): Good -
Steven (1/5): i left because i am not paying as much for no service - nothing at all the place should not be having any guest at all the place was ill equiped to have guest there is wifi according to their page but upon arival we where told the wifi is not available in our rooms, if we would like to have access to the wifi we should sit outside in a specific spot otherwise we would not be able to connect, why should you pay as much but get absolutely no service whatsoever
Leresha (8/5): Very good - Taking the dirt road off Piet Retief was an absolute adventure. Testing driving skills dodging a few lil potholes made it even more exciting. Beautiful drive between forest views and oom Pieter was such a treat. A man of vision. We had Baardman giving us a private performance around the campfire and a delicious breakfast out on the deck. What a great unexpected beautiful place right next to the Swazi border. Will see you soon again. Im bringing my fishing rod this time. A foot massage would have been nice hahaha. I barely complain because I can see and experience every place for its own uniqueness.
Ernest (10/5): Exceptional -
Kyle (8/5): Very good - Great Value for Money
Mpho (9/5): Over night🌙 at Emahlathini, Mkhondo - The amazing views and friendly staff. Our room even had a jacuzzi. The owner is friendly and always available for your every need. Everyone complains about the road, but if you are a 4x4 fan enthusiast, it a perfect place for you.
Pereira (1/5): He tries very hard. - I think it USED to be a lovely place with the dam and the deck. It needs TLC to be restored to its former glory. The owner is friendly and helpful.
Steven (1/5): Bad -
Sithembile (1/5): Bad -
Magaye (10/5): They is nothing compared with peace of mind.That you will find Emahlathini. - Peace is everything,the place have peace. I realy love nature and u will find it,beautiful animals Nothing.
Jan (1/5): Bad -
Nhlanhlenhle (1/5): Bad -
Dambuza (6/5): Pleasant - Friendly staff Furniture in the lounge and kitchen needs upgrade, heater not working/ not heating enough
Julius (1/5): Bad - Nothing The road to go there
Lynn_wol (5/5): Good escape,but needs a little touch up... - Good break away to disconnect from everyday life. There was no hot water, wifi didn't work and it was not very clean in the room. The TV didn't work either and it was very dark at the parking bay and path to the rooms.
Van (7/5): Good -
Ansie (10/5): Great hospitality! - Beautiful, peaceful surrounding. The breakfast was delicious. Nothing to mention.
Carla (8/5): Very good - Perfect for our overnight stay, surrounded by nature and fresh air. There is a dam for fishing. The animals were so friendly and playful. Owner was very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. Unfortunately the road on your way to the guest farm is not in a good condition. A fan would be perfect for each room, as the rooms were very hot.
Hanli (10/5): Beautiful and serene - The property is well out of town and not easy to reach but once there it was spectacular and the team could rest up on their way back to Pretoria Difficulty to find
Karien (5/5): Passable -
Mareyna (3/5): Poor - Not enough beds in our room when we arrived, we've booked for a family of 5 people. Window broken in our room. No power for the first two hours when we arrived with only a candle and small light, Not what we expected according to the photos advertised. Bad reception and very bad road to the location.. Will not recommend family and friends to stay there. TV had no 2 point plug to use.
Otto (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful location- off the grid if that's what you are looking for. The room needs atleast a fan it was hot.
Johann (10/5): Exceptional - Piet, Anta and their staff were exceptional, they made us feel like family not guests. This to me is a 5 star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ facility, thank you!!!
Jeanette (10/5): Tranquility - Just 18 km from Piet Retief (Mkhondo) Guest Farm is situated in a valley beautiful scenery. Loved the farm pond caught some Bass and talapia great fun. Had friendly service from staff. Would recommend this place to family and friends. I was satisfied with everything thank you for a great weekend
Mbali (1/5): Bad - The rooms were nice There was no electricity and no water we ended up leaving before the supposed time. Their pets were busy roaming around our door, they served us expired food. The WiFi was not working. Their breakfast was so dry it's not money worthy.
Portia (2/5): Very poor -
Lucy (1/5): Bad - The road to get there was horrendous. I booked 2 separate beds and got 1 double bed. They did put us in another room with 2 beds. The bathroom had no working light bulbs in it. No backup power when the power went off during a storm. No water and still no power in the morning so couldn't brush teeth or even have coffee. No wifi in the room only outside. Left at 5.30AM.
Mandla (9/5): Superb -
Sandile (10/5): Exceptional -
Palesa (2/5): Very poor - Honestly this place is not well kept. We were offered a complimentary bottle of wine on arrival and to my surprise we were told that we have to pay for it the next day. Transparency would be nice. I also left my jacket at the property but no one is responding to my messages. I really would not do this again.
Theresa (7/5): Good - Very friendly reception and beautiful property Even though the peacocks were beautiful, they made so much noise during the night which interrupted everyone's sleep quite a bit
Smith (1/5): We will never return - Supper was over priced. Limited and poor quality Facilities were poorly maintained. The facility as a whole was very run down.
Njabulo (1/5): The property wasn’t what we expected - Nothing at all the property is dirty and old, some facilities that were shown on booking com are no longer found in the property Only Mountain View but it will be more enjoyable if the property was a 5 star
William (10/5): So after we paid that’s when we only got to see the reviews and I also cancelled this trip as the reviews were worrying - Privacy and being away from the noise and the city made this stay memorable to us as a family. I love to connect with nature and this property gave me that. I’m an outdoor person and I love real nature not “homemade” nature and Emahlatini gave us that Only the peacock 🦚 and maybe a bit of upgrade on some few things but overall it’s Bush farm life so you can’t expect what you get in Dubai to be exactly the same as Bush farm life, what then will be the fun in it
Oriol (7/5): Good -
Graham (9/5): Superb -
Basil (8/5): Very good -
Stanley (1/5): Bad -
Sthembiso (10/5): I absolutely enjoyed the stay. - The place is absolutely beautiful, the design of the place is awesome. And the nature is so beautiful the place located at. the dogs and cats moving around.
Thando (9/5): Superb - The location is beautiful 😍
Sugan (1/5): Bad - Nothing about it ...Had to drive 45 min on terrible roads...Owner is refusing to refund money....Avoid at all cost...Not safe ...Gates are left open at night .... Everything....Its nothing like the pictures...Total false advertising
Basie (8/5): Very nice - Location was great Road to venue was very poor
Tsotetsi (7/5): Peaceful, but transportation didn't meet requirements. - Peaceful Rocky streets.
Antoinette (8/5): ENJOYED IT LOADS - DIDNT HAD BREAKFAST ALL WAS GOOD
Nontsikelelo (7/5): Good -
Dieter (8/5): Besides the road to the property we enjoyed our stay. - The staff was very friendly and the owner went out of his way to make our stay comfortable. The breakfast on Sunday was extremely good. The roads leading to the property is horrible. Unless you drive a rather roundabout gravel road. The Tar road leading to the property is really bad. Unfortunately that is out of the owners hands.
Vuyani (8/5): Seclusion - The breakfast was alright . Less meaty options should be introduced and cereal and fresh fruit would be nice
Lizette (10/5): Exceptional - Friendly and very beautiful thank you!!!
Zamakuhle (5/5): Passable - Their staff, very friendly The house was dusty, had my partner sneezing all night due to his condition (sinusitis). Foodwise, I think there should be an option for the visitors as to what they prefer
Thabani (7/5): It's a farm. Not for the town dweller. Simple farm life - The owner and staff made it work. They were hospitable and genuinely concerned that we were ok. They kept offering services and went out of their way to get Doom insecticide for us on day 2 There were spiders in all rooms. It is a farm, I understand but the spider colony could have been controlled better. There was a live bull-frog in one corner of the bedrooms, which could have been picked up if the people moved the furniture are round more often
Myburgh (1/5): Misleading - Nothing I can say is good! The room were nothing like the advertised pictured. It is very misleading.
Rudi-demi (4/5): The staff made a lovely dinner which made up for the electricity and water issue - The staff went out of their way to accommodate us with a nice dinner There was no electricity or water , when we arrived the lady did not know which rooms we had booked although she did accommodate us into similar rooms we had booked
Sakhile (5/5): Passable - Great location Improvement on entertainment facilities, and other facilities such as replacing old TV Boxe⁰ with.
Gareth (6/5): Pleasant -
Angel (1/5): Bad -
Robyn (1/5): Shocking, will definately not recommend anyone to be ripped off like that. - Cottage was dirty, crawling with spiders & insects. Place is run down & badly in need of maintenance & upgrade. What you see on the internet and booking.com site, is NOT a true reflection of the bad state of the property and facilities. We were extremely disappointed. Cleanliness, fix & paint the cottages.
Nkosi (5/5): Passable - I like the place but the road is very bad They changed my room, I didn't get a wifi and no network connection at all.
Julius (7/5): Good -
Lungelo (1/5): Bad - Nothing No electricity just imagine, what kind of loadshedding was that? We arrived at 14:00 and left in the morning no electricity in the morning there was no water and they didn't care, yoooo it was my first time witnessing such and it spoiled our outing. There is a need to boost their power, just imagine paying R900 for that nonsense.
Mthuthuzeli (8/5): Very good - Location, friendly staff, peacocks and other wildlife
Adelaide (10/5): Exceptional -
Marijke (9/5): Superb -
Laura (4/5): Needs some love to restore this place to its former glory. - The evening meal which we paid for separately was very nice. Also breakfasts were very good. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The areas surrounding the accommodation had lots of rubble and building materials dumped. The wooden playground for children was full of rusty nails and dangerous. The lack of monkeys (as advertised) was disappointing.
Leigh (6/5): Pleasant - A unique stay and friendly host They are clearly recovering from a loss of revenue during Covid so could do with some support A little out of the way but enjoy the adventure getting there - take the forest road and not the main road (which is full of potholes). Lovely peacocks roaming free Only 1 monkey but understandable given post Covid - although would prefer to caged animals at all as not really why we went. Host was very keen to make our stay comfortable and hospitable. Ask for the bottom chalet with fire pit if you have a choice.
Phalatse (1/5): Bad - Please was clean Road to the farm was bad, no hot water from the shower 🚿
Wendy (8/5): A warm welcome in a charming, cosy, rustic environment. - Pieter was extremely friendly and we were warmly welcomed. The place has a peaceful, rustic charm to it and the roaming peacocks are a delight! The rooms are very comfortable and staff even came and lit the fire outside for us once the sun had gone down. We did a good walk along the border with Eswatini which had good views. Dinner and breakfast can be ordered in advance which is very convenient if you haven't brought provisions with you! Communicate with the Pieter in advance via What's App and he will give you excellent and vital directions to approach via the MacDonald's in Piet Retief. Best to arrive before dusk.
Kiav (10/5): Wonderful - The place was very good and breakfast was delicious Roads
Jb (9/5): Superb - The location is excellent if you want to switch off from work and the excessive information bombardment. The breakfast was lovely and served with a smile. And I want to compliment Martha on her professional and friendly service. And - Pieter - baie dankie vir jou vriendelike ontvangs en die kuier ons het dit baie geniet. As with most places off the beaten track, the road is not great, but if you follow Pieter's directions the bad piece is about 2 km long and not an issue.
Verified traveler (4/5): Disappointing - We were rather disappointed, the images from the website was obviously taken when the establishment first opened which was MANY years ago & it has deteriorated much since then e.g the Lapa on the water, we thought we would spend our new years there fishing, but there were no floor planks.The bedding in the room had stains on it, the roof was leaking so the one single bed was soaking.We love animals, but there was a huge dog & cat that were jumping on the table where were had a braai after having to thoroughly clean & burn whatever was left on from previous braai. No one introduced us to the animals, yes they were friendly but anything could of happened especially when it comes to food... The road, there is no road, it was so bad, we were lucky we arrived in a bakkie... The shower drain was obviously blocked, one of our friends tried to have a shower which ended up a leg soak as the water wasn't draining... The rest of us decided to wait until we got back to the comfort & cleanliness of our own home. We asked for keys for the room, as there is a front & back door as there were other guests on the property & unfortunately this is South Africa, he told us that we are near the border and the police drive up and down every now & again, I was rather irritated as that is not what we asked for & he never gave us keys, thankfully there was a set just hanging in the door parallel to our room & I tried them & those worked but meaning all keys open all doors. Not worth the price
Mark (6/5): Piet Retief - The resort is on a farm 30km from Piet Retief. The road is not pleasant. The accommodation is pleasant enough and if we stayed longer we may have used some of the amenities. The farm is a monkey rehabilitation center
Verified traveler (8/5): No title - It was nice.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Amazing
M (10/5): Great great great! - It was a fantastic house, close to the mandala house and main shopping street!
Tobias (2/5): do not trust the photos - we didn't stay there - Everything is a bit dull, starting with the crumbling lanterns at the entrance. We can't drive directly to the room, because the way was impassable for an normal verhicle. In front of the apartment some people tried to move an old lorry or something else. From the terrace you have only a look on an rusty shack. The rooms themselves smelled like a shed and are not very comfortable furnished. The bathrooms are in need of renovation, one of them had no light. The location where we should take the Braai was a backyard where the lawn needs a cut and with an rusty rim as an fireplace. I couldn't image, how we could have an nice Braai at this place in the dark. In summary my wife an i decided not to stay at your accomodation. We traveled 12 days trough your beautiful country but this was the worst accomodation we had ever seen. I describe all these things, because i feel a little cheated. The situation that offered us on site was completely different from the pictures of your accomodation.