Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa, 0480, Farm Tweefontein, Bela-Bela, South Africa , 0480 Bela-Bela, South Africa
#10 of 45 vacation rentals in Bela-Bela
Guests' ChoiceBased on 510 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.7
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 7, 2024
Kim
South AfricaPlease 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
Jones
South AfricaI 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
Rosemary
South AfricaThat 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
Yvonne
South AfricaToo 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
Romaana
South AfricaDeli 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
Nita
South Africa6 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
Mukwevho
South AfricaHousekeeping
Activities
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Vikash
South AfricaThe 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
Duduzile
South AfricaThe place is so peaceful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 6, 2024
Willem
South AfricaThe directions to the unit was very difficult
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 8, 2024
Sheryl
South AfricaThey 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
Christopher
South AfricaVery well kept
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 26, 2024
Hesca
South Africa- 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
Smit
South AfricaOne couch in the TV room need a little fixing, Karee 101.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 15, 2024
Siphiwe
South AfricaThe 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
Sonette
South AfricaChalets are well equipped and clean. Inverter for loadshedding is a plus.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 8, 2024
Justin
South AfricaThe 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
Oni27
South AfricaThe 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
Nicole
South AfricaLoved the location, very peaceful and serene family getaway.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 15, 2023
Zuretha
South AfricaNothing, 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
Gerald
South AfricaThe 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
Mpholefole
South AfricaOur 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
Kelsea
South AfricaI didn’t like that you had to pay for aircon
Nice entertainment area
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: November 2, 2023
Phomolo
South AfricaSpa 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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