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Reviews of Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa Chalets

Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa, 0480, Farm Tweefontein, Bela-Bela, South Africa , 0480 Bela-Bela, South Africa

#10 of 45 vacation rentals in Bela-Bela

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Review Score

Based on 510 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: June 7, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Please put coffee and tea for us

    Everything was amazing including the game drive and the way the place is, quiet which gives you peace of mind

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    9.0
    Was wonderful
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't like the fact that the beds and the stairs and the doors were making lots of noise

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    7.0
    Was enjoyable. Wish we had known about the heated pool sooner.Difficult without free wifi.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    That there was no free Wi-Fi. Could not scan the maps available on the wall outside reception. Also walking maps could have been better. People at reception had very little idea of the hikes and facilities.

    Chalet very comfortable. Loved the heated pool. Staff friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    7.0
    Sondela
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sekelbos 302B
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too much thorns around the unit, which stuck to your shoes and transferred into the house. The carpet in the living room.... The couches were dirty The unit was not properly clean inside. The stove and oven was a mess.

    Lots of animals around the unit and vicinity

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay at chalets
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Deli store closed too early. No halaal food options.

    Location was beautiful. Animals came right up to our chalets. Kids loved it.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    6 sleeper but only 1 shower. Perhaps add a shoer attachment to the 2nd bathtub so that it can be used as a bathtub or shower

    Mini Rangers program, interactive game drive Animals visiting chalets at various times of the day

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Housekeeping

    Activities

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    9.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower pressure was too low.

    Comfortable bed and nice outside area. Had everything you needed in chalet.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place is so peaceful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The directions to the unit was very difficult

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They mowed the grass around the chalet early in the morning whilst we were still having breakfast. Not necessary we are on holiday it could have waited.

    It was not properly clean when we got there. Because we checked on at 2.00 even though the chalet was ready we were told we had to wait for the Keys. Really

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very well kept

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2024

    7.0
    We still had a lovely time at Sondela with the few hick-ups and will return again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights

    - Our Aircon Unit did not work, the unfortunate bad experience was that we had to wait many hours and it was extremely hot that particular day. When we followed up, no one knew of the issue reported, and we reported again. After a few hours we reported again, and again no one was aware or on their way. Eventually after calling multiple times, staff was sent to look at the aircon unit. The maintenance crew then quickly fixed the unit. - We also did not have enough towels in our chalet. It was a 6 bed chalet but only had 4 towels were provided, we had to share towels. I did request more towels from both reception and the cleaning lady, but waited 2 days before they brought more towels.

    Beautiful setting, the chalet was clean and what we expected. Our stay was relaxing and what we needed to re-charge.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2024

    7.0
    We had a very nice stay. Enjoyed our stay very much.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One couch in the TV room need a little fixing, Karee 101.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The drain in the shower did not drain water fast enough one would find his feet soaked in dirty water in the shower. The drain needs to be repositioned.

    The Chalet was clean, the kitchen was equipped with all the utensils we required. The location of the facility perfect spot to relax and get away from busy city life. We enjoyed waking up and having visitors at our door steps (animals), being surrounded by nature and reconnecting with nature, listening to animals sounds at night. We also enjoyed the Quad bikes rides, swimming and all the other activities.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Chalets are well equipped and clean. Inverter for loadshedding is a plus.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sekelbos 302A
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds are hard. The aircon leaked and is installed above the main bed. Maintenance could not sort it out. The unit is quite hot, even with the fans on. The basins are too high.

    There were plenty of animals in front of the unit. There is a watering trough and a salt lick that attracts them. Felt like Grand Central station for the animals.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    9.0
    Birthday getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Sekelbos 302A
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The water from the geyser to the bath could get hot, we ended up using a bucket to pour hot water from the kitchen sink to the bathroom. The fact that we could not book for a game drive online or telephonically as the chalets are far frm the reception we couldn't do up and downs.

    The rooms were spacious and the fact that the animals came in front of the chalet was priceless. The privacy and quietness of the area is a plus. We were provided with the things we needed at the chalet some we didn't even expect to find.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved the location, very peaceful and serene family getaway.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2023

    9.0
    Great stay! Stunning place and rest for ones soul.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Nothing, there was just a lot of bees and flies, but that is normal for an place in the nature.

    Quit in nature and spacious chalet / Inverter was an bonus and place is neat and beds very comfortable will certainly go again / loved the animals and there is so much to do / the Restaurants food was great! Undercover parking for car and animals roaming around chalet Great Week / Well done Sondela!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kitchen sink water mixer is not user friendly, it's loose and difficult to operate.

    The location and the atmosphere is good for relaxation and resetting 🙂

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2023

    8.0
    Nature at it's best
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our neighbours were bit noisy till 2am.the dust on the car Yoo....

    The tranquility was breathtaking and the animals 😘😘. Our gals felt so much like home the beds, bathroom was exceptional.great vacation we had.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

    7.0
    Very good stay will definitely be back soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t like that you had to pay for aircon

    Nice entertainment area

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2023

    9.0
    Great location and great place. Not too crowded. Warm and welcoming staff. Thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spa opening and closing times. 😊

    The location, it was not too far for us to travel yet felt like we were somewhere far from the city.

    Stayed in October 2023

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