Manyane Resort, Mogwase Pilanesberg National Park, 0314 Mogwase, South Africa
Based on 261 hotel reviews
6.1Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.0
Location
8.3
Facilities
6.3
Staff
8.0
Value for money
6.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 12 February 2023
Karien
South AfricaThey did not inform us about the strike and that the resort was closed!
We arrived at the gate at 17:00 to be informed that the resort is closed due to staff being on strike!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 11 February 2023
Lebohang
South Africabeing over billed and promised and assured that i will be paid next monday, to my shock Wednesday when i called was told cant be paid, the contact numbers not answeredi dropped a whatsapp call
location was great, breakfast awesome, the problem was the place didnt have water, toilets blocked they over billed my room and refused to remburse me, after promising me they will pay next monday
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 10 February 2023
Hendrik
South AfricaThe fact that the entrance to the resort was barricaded by disgruntled staff. Could not enter and forfeighted our stay without a notice, email, message what so ever from manyane or leopard resort mangement. Seems they treat both their staff as well as customers with the same disrespect. Bookings. Com should reconsider their relation with this company.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 9 February 2023
Luca
ItalyTerrible, nothing else can better describe this experience. I arrived at the resort after a 11 hour flight from Europe only to find out the staff is on strike and the resort closed. Had to look for an alternative which l luckily managed to find. Any information regarding the resort not being available? Nothing from Manyane and nothing from Booking either. Got no words to describe the bitter feeling and frustration to hand part of the trip organization to a bunch of amateurs
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 8 February 2023
Fatima
South AfricaThe breakfast was not very inspiring - canned fruit when there is such good fresh fruit in South Africa, not much choice on other items.
Great location. Comfortable accommodation. Game drive organised on site was lovely.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 6 February 2023
Christopher
United StatesThey hadn’t paid their employees, so all their employees were on strike. They blocked the entrance to the hotel. We were not even able to stay there. We have yet to be reimbursed.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 3 February 2023
Erica
South AfricaTents are not maintained, ripped and falling apart. the braais are rusted and cannot be used as they have holes in them. overall, the place is not being maintained. had a bad start as some tents do not have fridges or fans in, our 3rd attempt was ok.
Location is great,
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 30 January 2023
Anthony
South AfricaThe resort has potential but is very poorly maintained and not well run. Things are falling apart all over the place. . When checking in we were asked to wait till 2pm before we could check in. This is fine but we waited and when we got to our room it had not been cleaned since the previous guests had used it. There was load shedding during our stay which is not the resort's fault but the generator is extremely load and does not power all the resort. So when load shedding happened the fan in our room went off and it got very hot. Another issue which was not great but is not the resorts fault is there is obviously a nightclub in the nearby town that blasted music until after 3am on both nights we stayed making for a poor night's sleep. The resort should work with the local authorities to manage this noise.
The resort is well priced and convenient for access to the Pilanesberg. And the draught was cold which is a plus
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 22 January 2023
Ebrahim
South AfricaThe chalets are outdated. Too outdated. Pools were green quite confusing if they were meant to be like that or not. Bedding was clean but had lots of droppings and holes
Loved the staff, meals, nature lovers delight. Kids enjoyed play area.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 15 January 2023
Magda
South AfricaIf I have to: Nothing to do with resort, but water pressure was low. Staff did everything possible to assist. Would've liked an electric plug in loft area for a fan as it was very hot there. Difficult to get hold of place as telephone lines are not working.
I enjoyed the whole experience. So did my family from Sydney. Not 5 star, but we wanted a bush experience. And we got it. Chalets clean, aircon worked and generator help to keep lights on. Staff friendly and helpful. Complainers on social media almost robbed us of a great time in the bush. This is my new go to place. Only 2 hours from Jhb and trip there was also very pleasant. We stayed there during the week and it was peaceful and quiet. Felt like we had the place to ourselves. Quiet and peaceful. Breakfast big enough to last us the whole day. 😉 Had dinner there once and food was good and prices reasonable. Chalet ánd braai area were clean when we got back from our early morning gamedrive. Teenagers from Sydney couldn't get enough of bright stars and night sky.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 10 January 2023
Van
South AfricaI liked the pillow on the bed and rooms were clean. That's was about it. Did not like anything else. Poor restaurant, poor pool facility at chalets with drunk and noisy people lying around. The rooms are dated and outside of chalets not well maintained. In fact, the whole property is maintained poorly.
Morning staff was friendly. Breakfast wasn't great but edible. Hold back on the deep fried fish smackeroons and crumbed aubergine for breakfast. No cheese or croissants for continental spread. Really? Does not work. Get filter or barista coffee. Instant coffee is a let down. For the price, get some quality into the meals. Location is great, but do not get to comfortable as the park is not in a good nick anymore and I do not see many people return soon.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 5 January 2023
Tracy
South Africaold TV
self catering bush setting
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 5 January 2023
Hendrik
South AfricaThe property was lacking some basic maintenance inside and outside of the unit, such as no lamp shades, poor electrical connections, overgrown areas and untidy walkways.
The property had all the amenities required for a good relaxing stay, with a pool, play area and restaurant all conveniently located.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 5 January 2023
Catherine
South AfricaThe ablutions were in a very poor condition. They were not being kept clean. There was no maintenance on broken items. The lawns were not mowed and the general appearance of the camp was poor. The restaurant had a 2 hour wait for very poor quality food. We have been coming to Manyane for 20 years and have seen the deterioration over the last few year but had been willing to give it a chance. However, this visit was so bad we will not be coming back again in the future.
The tented camp was ok.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 5 January 2023
Louine
South AfricaResort is not up to standard. Water leaks around ablution blocks. Cupboard without knob. Chair broken. First tent unit without fridge. Had to ask for towels. It needs drastic upgrading. Definitely NOT what is advertised. Totally over priced.
Only the animals that are visiting the camp.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 4 January 2023
Tessa
Netherlandsthe location is good value for money
the location is perfect. only a 2 minute drive to the Manyane gate of Pilanesberg Park. the staff is very friendly and helpful, the will do everything to make you feel welcome
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 3 January 2023
Pompies
South AfricaNo, cutlery. Camp site can be neater .
Clean room. Comfortable beds. Fridge.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 1 January 2023
Jenny
AustraliaNothing
Location
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 29 December 2022
Natalie
United KingdomChalet in very poor condition. Broken cupboards, bathroom in bad condition, missing ceiling fan so very hot in kids bedroom on mezzanine level. Gardens and leisure facilities also in very poor condition. Restaurant and bar badly stocked and service extremely slow due to very slow kitchen it seemed. Half hour wait for drinks, over an hour wait for food at each of the 4 meals that were in our package. Pool green and stained our swimwear green!
Good location for Pilansberg. Reception staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 29 December 2022
Tselentis
South AfricaFor the price we didnt have high expectations of the accomodation and we were right - the chalet living area is extremely cramped.The very dim light over the sink does not provide enough light to see the oven switches and when you open the front door to get some light you can't access the kettle. The sink taps are so close to the wall that you battle to turn them on. Accepting this poor design we did at least expect what was on offer to be functional. This is where Manyane fails dismally. Clearly there is absolutely no general maintenance programme for neither the chalets nor the fire safety equipment. Ie: :Living area fan not working. :Aircon switched on but barely working. :No fan or aircon in the loft which makes that area like a sauna. No plug in the loft for a fan or anything else. We had to take the mattresses downstairs and sleep on the floor in the lounge where we had a requested portable fan.( you cant sleep with doors open due to possible invasionn of baboons) :Lounge light not working. ::Kitchen doors without handles and falling off hinges. : Switch on stove missing. : No key for the bedroom exterior door. : Fridge took 2 days to get cold by which time we were leaving. Our drinks were warm on day one and we couldnt buy ice anywhere. Day 2 we demanded a cooler box of ice from the bar to prevent food going off. : Shower head was a joke- the water squirted out horizontally - it was impossible to use - the option was to swim in a greenish murky swimming pool where other 'guests?'' were swimming with beer bottles in their hands and shouting to each other despite signage requesting otherwise. : Stove had not been cleaned. : Braai had not been cleaned. : 3 plates for 4 people : No towels until requested. : No hair dryer. : Room phone did not work, so to report or request anything we had to drive to the reception. : The power went off in the middle of watching a soccer match. When the generator kicked in the sport channel was no longer...
The location is good for accessing the game reserve - the Manyane Gate is 500m from the resort. Its apx 20 min drive to Sun City..
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 27 December 2022
Beauty
South Africatheir restaurant staff was unprofessional especially the manager they requested me to pay extra for breakfast but on booking.com it stated that breakfast was included and children are 17 years and under and they do it in front of other guests in I felt so embarrassed
the receptionist was friendly on my arrival
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 27 December 2022
Themba
South AfricaThe only issue was the water from the shower coming out slow.
The location is perfect and the facilities were amazing and most importantly the staff was friendly.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 21 December 2022
Wheater
South AfricaOutside area needs more attention, weeds, overgrown pathways. Parking covers broken.
The unit was lovely, good bed linen and towels.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 20 December 2022
Jonathan
South AfricaFacilities run down, environment unkempt not clean. Various items on menu not available st restaurant. Ablutions clean but old and run down. Roads in the pilansberg park shocking
Staff, good attitude and helpful
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 18 December 2022
De
South AfricaLack of maintenance in resort was a bit concerning, small details which are not being attended to for a long period.
Beautiful and peaceful view from safari tent. The park itself was amazing as always.
Stayed in December 2022
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