Gooderson Kloppenheim Country Estate ★★★★

"Establishment was very helpfull with locating and waiting for our missing suitcase and our additional overnight stay waiting before our suitcase was delivered and we were able to travel to our next destination."

Elandskloof Trout Farm ★★

"Excellent venue for trout fishing. Been there twice. This time however a cold front took fish of the bite. The chalets are excellent equipped and very cosy once the fire is burning. The dams are on your front stoep and the staff extremely friendly. Please is well kept and well looked after. Wifi and TV is not up to scratch as signal is dropped non stop and it is an effort to watch anything or to use the internet."

Walkersons Hotel & Spa ★★★★★

"This review is relatively objective being my 20th road trip, this year encompassing 17 properties over a 43 night period. I stayed 3 nights solo in April. Easily found just outside of Dullstroom and its shops/restaurants. A real old school property that has been well maintained and sympathetically brought up to date without losing any of its undoubted charm and character. Friendly, professional and efficient staff throughout. My chalet, with an unobstructed view across the valley to the mountains, was large, clean, comfortable and well equipped. Excellent quality bed linen and towels. The fireplace on the cool evenings was especially warming, literally and for the soul! Excellent old school public areas, bar and restaurants with plenty of fireplaces. Think linen table cloths in the main restaurant. The terrace restaurant provided a less formal ambience. Food was excellent in quality throughout. Breakfast was taken outside overlooking a pool in the early morning sunshine - very, very pleasant. I hired a mountain bike to tour the whole property, which was interesting. However, the bike itself did need some serious maintenance on the brakes - almost non existent on downward slopes - tricky! I also walked up to the hilltop viewpoint. The well maintained path was paved most of the way, which made it much safer during periods of inclement weather. All of this comes at a price, but does provide value for money."

Cinzaco Dullstroom ★★★★

"We had our wedding at Idullies and our entire bridal party slept safely and happily at this beautiful establishment. Big beds, soft towels, capsule coffee and clean rooms all around. Thank you Cinzaco for making the weekend the perfect, relaxing experience we needed! :)"

Dunkeld East Hotel ★★★★

"My husband and I haven’t had any breaks in 2024, so we decided to spoil ourselves with luxury breakaway at ‘luxury’ accommodation in Dullstroom for a romantic long weekend. We booked out a day earlier - need I say more? The pin on Google maps took us on a very dodgy, dark road that didn’t even lead to the accommodation, but rather deep into the woods. If we weren’t in a 4x4 there would have been severe damage to the tyres and shocks. When we arrived at the premises, the gate was locked (this was around 7pm), with a handwritten note on a wet paper saying ‘please call me’ and an illegible number. Eventually the guard came to the gate to open up after being away from his post for who knows why. The staff were uninterested in serving us and the general manager was on leave over a busy long weekend. The cleaning lady asked us to leave our room key with her to clean during the day while we were out in town (leaving all out valuables and personal items in our room). In effect this meant that we had a dirty room for 4 days, as we refused to leave our key with staff. The general dining area is aesthetically beautiful, but the staff played loud (non-tranquil) music during dinner and breakfast, spoiling the serene atmosphere one would hope for in an establishment like this. All in all, our experience was far below the expectation created by a 4-star boutique hotel and we decided to go home earlier, as it was cleaner, more pleasant and more comfortable than Dunkeld East Hotel."

Dunkeld Country & Equestrian Estate ★★★

"Forgot a personal item. Called to find out if anyone had picked it up. It was confirmed that the item was found and would be available at reception for collection. Went to collect. I was given a run around. I was told that the item is in the store room and someone knocked off, leaving with the store room key. Left my details to have the item couriered to me. Received no feedback and when I called back, I was told that the item was nowhere to be found. I understand the clause absolving the establishment from theft and loss but to have something dissappear from a lost and found pile is just ridiculous."

Hoyohoyo Machadostud Lodge ★★★

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve ★★★

"We recently discovered the hidden gem of Rocky Drift Caravan Park & Nature Reserve, and it exceeded all expectations. Nestled less than an hour's drive from Nelspruit, this tranquil haven offered a perfect escape with friends. The hosts, Hans and Cheryl, were not only warm and welcoming but also demonstrated utmost professionalism. The park boasts impeccably clean facilities as well as ablution blocks. It's a true jewel in the heart of nature. I highly recommend a visit!"

Wayside Lodge ★★

"Wonderful room. Great dinner and breakfast. Accommodation was excellent, beds were fantastic and so comfortable, brilliant nights rest after a very long drive from Durban. Definitely a place to stay and do some exploring of the area."