Southside Road, 6560 Wilderness, South Africa
#21 of 49 B&Bs and inns in Wilderness
Guests' ChoiceBased on 186 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 25, 2024
Yahya
Saudi ArabiaNothing
The style and tranquility of the property
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Nik
United KingdomNothing.
Tranquil setting by the river. Free use of kayaks. Extensive breakfast. Lovely staff especially Candi.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Ebrahim
South AfricaAll was great! Even the room amenities are so thoughtful
Aesthetics and staff are truly amazing. The owner is also great!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 29, 2024
Florian
GermanyWhile the room had very nice atmospheric/mood lighting it had no main light so it could be quite dark inside the room. There was also a somewhat musty smell in the room, which we could not get rid off during our 3 nights stay. The breakfast offered cereals, toast & jam, some fresh fruits, croissants and (South Africa typical) a very egg heavy menu. Unfortunately there was very little in alternative healthy options. Overall the breakfast quality was ok, but not great.
The staff was very friendly and helpful. We received many recommendations for activities and good restaurants. The location by the river is beautiful and if the weather allows it you can have breakfast directly on the riverside terrace. There are also canoes which you can use free of charge to go and see e.g. the Kingfisher Waterfall. The trip there and back is very nice, even if the waterfall itself is a little underwhelming and can become quite crowded. The room was very tastefully appointed and cosy.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Monique
United States of AmericaVery tight, limited parking. River can have a foul odor at times.
Riverside rooms offer great privacy and comfort. Lovely deck area for breakfast and relaxing. Each unit is different and very comfortable. Excellent breakfast included to start each day. Very friendly and helpful staff and onsite owner. Free use of kayaks on the river.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Roger
United KingdomA magical place. Can’t wait to come back. Fantastic staff, went above and beyond. Beautiful setting, lovely room, great breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 23, 2024
Janet
IrelandMost likely a damp issue, smell at times
Location, authenticity, staff, vibe
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Annabel
United KingdomNothing we didn’t like, it’s not very modern but that’s part of the charm.
Amazing location, so tranquil right on the river. Loved our room, quirky stay. We took a canoe up the river to the waterfall with a picnic, best day ever. Comfortable bed and very clean. The staff were brilliant, super helpful and had the best recommendations. We had some of the best food at Girls on the Square and Ilali. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 16, 2024
Susan
United KingdomNothing
Gorgeous location. Staff so helpful and booked us a table at nearby Joplin's for the most amazing steak. They also arranged for cake and balloons to be in the room when we arrived for our daughter's birthday. Breakfast was lovely and the room was really comfortable.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Nigel
United KingdomSimply not applicable in my humble opinion
Moontide continues to deliver an experience that has made us return regularly on our visits to South Africa. The welcome alongside the guest lodge make it a wonderful place to visit and i would highly recommend.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 7, 2024
Clemency
United KingdomThe most beautiful location on the river. Canoes free to use which was great fun doing a canoeing / hiking to a waterfall day trip. We stayed at the boathouse which was gorgeous, right on the water. Comfortable bed, good shower. Lovely staff who gave great recommendations. Breakfast was delicious! Highly recommend, you won’t regret it!!!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 27, 2024
Malcolm
United KingdomSome rooms were difficult for the elderly to access with luggage at the end of an exterior stairway.
Stylish and tasteful accommodation in a relaxing environment.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Tim
United KingdomIn a wonderful setting by the river - the whole place felt unique, tranquil & very special.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 23, 2024
William
United KingdomThe booking made with Booking.com was incorrect. We booked one room with a jacuzzi on the balcomy and another with laundry facilities. Both rooms were splendid but neither had a jacuzzi or any laundry facilities. This was probably the fault of booking.com not the property itself
The location is beautiful and the views absolutely superb. Breakfast was excellent and the restaurants in the local area were very, very good. The rooms were quirky (almost tree houses) and very comfortable.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 22, 2024
Maaike
Netherlandsnothing
Amazing location, very friendly staff and great possibilities to go into the nature.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 6, 2024
Sabine
United KingdomNothing
a lovely and unique location. Our cottage had lots of atmosphere. Great service of staff!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 6, 2024
Joanna
United KingdomNo Aircon
Idyllic sport by the river, yet an easy walk to the beach . Highly recommend the Kayaks up the river, then walk up to the waterfall
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 2, 2024
Nigel
United KingdomNothing
The location was breathtaking and whole ambience unique from the thatched roof bungalows to breakfast on the terrace overlooking the River. The whole team did everything they could to ensuring your stay was perfect. Sumptuous
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 2, 2024
Jim
United KingdomExcellent welcome from the staff. Breakfast was really good and again, great service.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 26, 2024
Andrew
United KingdomThe accommodation while functional could benefit from a little updating. Our toilet was particularly troublesome and took an age to refill.
The breakfast was wonderful and in a beautiful lakeside setting. JP, Candi and the rest of the staff were just a delight, so lovely.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 26, 2024
Patrick
BelgiumReferences to a pool should be removed as this is no longer available . it is now a fish pond .
Great place for adventure holiday - staff very friendly . There are free canoes to borrow, so we paddled up the river and then walked the short hike up to the waterfalls - what an amazing day. A really great place to stay in Wilderness.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 25, 2024
Lady
United KingdomNothing to dislike!
Excellent location, absolutely gorgeous room, v comfy bed. The staff were so lovely and went the extra mile to be as helpful as possible. Breakfast was delicious. There are free canoes to borrow, so we paddled up the river and then walked the short hike up to the waterfalls - what an amazing day. A really great place to stay whilst in Wilderness.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 25, 2024
Brenda
United KingdomNo negative points.
Perfect location. Staff were amazing. Fantastic breakfast 😋
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 24, 2024
Christopher
United KingdomThe bathroom in our bedroom (which was part of the original house) could do with upgrading. Although, to be honest, the slightly dated feel sort of adds to the charm and homely atmosphere, so perhaps it's right the way it is.
This is a really special place - the location is like something from a storybook. We had an amazing time swimming in the river and taking the canoes out - very peaceful and relaxing. The staff are very friendly and really make you feel at home. The owner, Maureen, has owned the property for 40 years and still lives on site and made her way down to chat with guests at breakfast. Hard to know what age she is, but she has more energy than your average 40 year old. Unsurprising, perhaps, if you've spent such a significant amount period of time living in paradise.
Stayed in January 2024
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