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This bed and breakfast is situated in a garden with a salt-water pool. It features air-conditioned rooms with a private outdoor shower. The hotel is located in White River, a 3-hour drive from Johannesburg. Including free Wi-Fi, all rooms at Ambience Inn have a cable TV, tea/coffee facilities and a minibar. The rooms are warmly decorated in earthy tones and have a private bathroom stocked with a bathrobe and slippers. A fresh breakfast is served in Ambience Inn’s dining room or on the sun terrace next to the pond. Afterwards, guests can take a swim and use the open-air showers to refresh themselves. Free and safe parking is available behind each guest room. It takes a 30-minute drive from Ambience Inn to reach the entrance of the famous Kruger Park.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


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Travel Sustainable Level 2
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.9
Location
10
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for White River
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kristen
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    We loved the location and the surroundings, particularly the exquisite forest like gardens and swimming pool - long enough to swim laps. The service and attention was wonderful, making us feel at home.
  • Claire
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    Issy and Hannes were phenomenal hosts to us out-of-towners and made us feel welcome immediately. They also provided good restaurant and activity recommendations. The breakfast was delicious, with many options available and the fresh fruit and...
  • Eldridge
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    Everything! Ambience Inn is a hidden gem run by two gracious hosts. It's an island of peace and beauty in the middle of White River.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Issy

10
Host review score

Issy
Ambience is small, safe, comfortable and down to earth accommodation. We do not accept groups or young children.
We are passionate about living at Ambience and enjoy sharing it with special guests.
White River is a lovely country town with interesting and helpful residents. The Panorama route is beautiful and Kruger Park is close by. Both make ideal day trips.
Languages spoken: German,English,Spanish,French,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ambience Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Aerobics
    Off-site
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Bowling
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Adult only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Open-air bath
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

Ambience Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 11:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Ambience Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Please inform Ambience Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Ambience Inn

  • Room options at Ambience Inn include:

    • Twin/Double

  • Check-in at Ambience Inn is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Ambience Inn is 0.7 miles from the centre of White River. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Ambience Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Ambience Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Fitness
    • Aerobics
    • Bicycle rental
    • Personal trainer
    • Open-air bath
    • Temporary art galleries