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Reviews of Ditholo Game Lodge Bela Bela

Farm 564 Klippoorjie Kromdraai, 0480 Bela-Bela, South Africa

#21 of 31 hotels in Bela-Bela

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Review score

Based on 735 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    7.6

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    6.3

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  • Reviewed: 10 October 2022

    9.0
    I loved the place, it was clean and beautiful. Food needs improvement.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Food, and entertainment

    The food was terrible, they can do better, and give more variety.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2022

    8.0
    Great relaxing stay in the bush
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff are so friendly including the GM and team leader always making sure guests are fine and enjoying there stay . Boma on the Saturday evening was just wonderful to sit infront of the fire and hear the staff singing and enjoying great food . Overall all experience was relaxing

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One male Chef attitude, he only paid attention to certain people

    The environment

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2022

    8.0
    fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food provided was not up to standard at all Both breakfast and Dinner 👎👎👎 The chef told us there was no food in the fridge they had to prepare what was left same with lunch they had a selected few on the menu the rest it was out of stock Big up to the Barman Daniel, and the other catering staff members who went all out to prepare what my little one wanted to have for Dinner 🙈 overall great environment the management needs to work on their catering by making breakfast true “ buffet”

    so peaceful and quiet

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They offer breakfast and dinner but our first night we were right on time for dinner and when we got there we were told that there is no more food by one of the waiters with a bad attitude. Spoke to Karina, management, that we were hungry and we need food. After waiting for a while we were catered for. It seems like they don't cater according to the number that has booked. Rooms were also not ready when our first couple arrived at 2pm for check in. They had to wait for about 2hours.

    Communication was great. Warm welcome by management. The place is nice and small, good for people who don't like overcrowding.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2022

    8.0
    Very nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The activities that they have seem to need some serious maintenance. Their games area - pool table balls were missing. The table tennis paddles are broken, some glue would fix that or just buy new ones. You can go kayak in the very little dam, which is nice except the big boat is broken, the peddles don't work. You can only use the oars. Why are things there if they are broken? The bicycles are awful, they are tubeless but not solid wheels, so essentially you are riding a bicycle with the flattest wheels, on sand. My suggestion is to get tubeless wheels that are completely solid wheels. And possibly new bicycles as well.

    The room was amazing and the views were amazing. They have kudu that roam around and you can feed them. They have nice walking trails, if you lucky you'll spot more kudu and giraffes. This was all we saw on our walk. The breakfasts were delicious. The dinners were good but sometimes could be a bit better in terms of flavour. Daniel was incredible! He is so friendly and helpful! All the staff are friendly!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No signal in the rooms

    Just being in the bush. The tranquility, nature... Love it

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    8.0
    Overall we loved the place and will definitely recommend it to friends and families.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Family Chalet incl. Lounge
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows in the main bedroom were very flat our our fridge looked old.

    The food was nice. Staff very friendly. We enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    8.0
    A beautiful stay where one gets in touch with the beauty of nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 2 Bedroom Family Chalet incl. Lounge
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Only one thing I didn't like was the mouldy bread we got at breakfast on the last day:-(. That honestly disappointed me. But I alerted one of the staff members(Daniel) just as we were about to check out. He promised to attend to the matter.

    Everyone at Ditholo is very warm and welcoming! A beautiful place to stay at if you're looking to take time out from the city noise, be one in nature and still keep the kids entertained. There are lots of activities to do at Ditholo, there really isn't a need to leave and go elsewhere.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

    9.0
    exceptional 👌🏽
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    everything, the staff was friendly and very polite. A big shout out to Maggie and Daniel…..they were the coolest ♥️

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loadshedding and Game drive...No big cats

    Location and food

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WeekendI was fairly pleased with the whole establishment. Just wish the bottled water would be refilled daily not only on arrival day. As an avid water drinker having to buy water for the whole weekend is not ideal

    The communication before arrival and during the stay. Petro qasan excellent host.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2022

    9.0
    Enjoyed our stay and had fund. The Saturday night dinner was awesome.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Access to the property is tough

    their staff are so friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2022

    8.0
    Eat, relax and recharge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The property provides bikes for you to explore the property on. This was very enticing for us, even though we are not cyclists. However, the bikes are old and are difficult to adjust and ride. We'd have loved to cycle around longer, but the lack of comfort of the bikes made us head back prematurely.

    The place was lovely and quiet. My husband and I were there on our "minimoon." It was a great place to rest and recharge. The food was amazing, different options for dinner every night and always well prepared (great portion sizes too). Daniel, the barman, was always friendly and observant - after a week he could tell us what we would be ordering ;)

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2022

    8.0
    It was pleasant and very relax. Will go again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Give the guest a choice for game or other meat. Hence, they made a plan but would prefer if they have other meat then game as a choice. The food was otherwise nice. The hot water for the 2 chalet was also not enough.

    They made our anniversary very special.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    12km gravel road

    Tranquility

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would like to order my own food and not just what is served

    The atmosphere and accommodations were really nice

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Difficult to find the place.....no network for Internet connectivity

    People and staff

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2022

    8.0
    Great stay i will soon be revisisting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the wifi wasn't offered in the rooms.

    We loved the accommodation/room, the employees and the food was on point.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was not nice, needs improvement. We could not do a game drive, due to some internal reasons that was not communicared prior, 😔. Didn't see animals as stated on the website. Lots of restrictions as to where you can go in the lodge, couldnt explore the lodge well. The deck was dusty, there are alot of weeds on fountain that needs to be attended to. WiFi connection is poor.

    The room was clean, bed was comfortable. It's a small lodge, cousy. Enjoyed dinner, chef did well. There is a generator, loadsheeping didn't affect us. The staff was nice, assisted with directions and they are always available to help

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2022

    8.0
    overall we enjoyed our stay, but that long gravel road was not so great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    rooms are too small with no wifi connection. I also requested a birthday special 50th set up which I was willing to pay for but this was not done with no explanation provided.

    the food

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Rondavels need maintenance - Game drive vehicle is old and took some time to start for the game drive - Not enough crockery in the kitchenette

    - Breakfast and Dinner was very good - this is a must when staying there. Lunch is available at a reasonable price. - Staff are very friendly and helpful. - Location is quiet and relaxing. - Staff come in twice a day to clean and tidy up. - Loved the activities - bicycles, game drive, canoes etc - Loved the animals walking around the property.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2022

    7.0
    👍great 👌
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The long gravel to the place and that there's no network

    It's perfect for a couple's getaway,it's a peaceful place and perfect for bonding.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2022

    8.0
    beautiful stay overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the game drive not worth it

    staff,, activities

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2022

    9.0
    Our stay was okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tap water was not tasting good and no free water was provided and water was to expensive to buy R18 for 500g. Water is life, no water no happiness to us. I drink 1lt a day that is 18x2=R36x14days=R504x2 with my husband R1,008 please check the water issue

    Food was nice, staff was friendly and the place is relaxing.

    Stayed in July 2022

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