1 Main street, Swinburne, Freestate, 9880 Van Reenen, South Africa
#7 of 8 hotels in Van Reenen
Guests' ChoiceBased on 672 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
6.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 July 2024
Kotze
South AfricaFireplace in the room.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 21 July 2024
Marante
South AfricaBeds
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 July 2024
Ane
South AfricaSomething in the cottage was not properly cleaned and some of the bedding was torn.
That it was super homey and comfortable and that everyone was super nice!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 14 July 2024
Nathaniel
South AfricaThe surroundings could be better maintained, and there's a lot of bric-a-brac that could use some updating.
Lovely place for a short stay over on route to Durban. Staff were extremely courteous and accommodating. The Gorkies chalet is a lot more spacious than the pictures. There were 4 beds, 2 doubles a twin and a single. We had a charming stay overall.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Jill
South AfricaIf you don't like animals don't stay there because dogs are a priority. The bed was very comfortable, but it is a double bed so if you and your partner like more space, rather order two single beds.
This is the perfect place to stay if you are travelling with a dog. They could not be more welcoming and actually have a doggy menu. The room was basic but comfortable and there were hot blankets on the beds. It is almost exactly half way between Durban and Johannesburg so a perfect stop over. We had dinner and breakfast and both meals were excellent. The service is very good too.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Coetsee
South AfricaWarm beds Friendly staff
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Richard
South Africa-
Country style , as if you are on a farm far away from the city bustle
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 4 July 2024
Jackie
South AfricaThe mattress was quite lumpy and fairly uncomfortable
The restaurant was lovely, and the units were warm and cosy, nice heating for the cold. The staff were lovely and accommodating and the food was delicious
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Adri
South AfricaGood place for a stop over.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Auto
South AfricaThe price quoted by bookings.com was R500, but we had to pay R700. I was disappointed by that.
It was super great!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Waldo
South AfricaWe at first expected the rooms to have a small kitchen, so we were a bit surprised when there wasn't a kitchen, but we luckily managed to improvise.
The beautiful area, the friendly staff, room service, the heated beds, the fireplace, the restaurant, etc.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 20 June 2024
Johan
South AfricaPainting
Heaters in room
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Jaco
South AfricaBeautiful peaceful but the noise of the braai was a bit mutch
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Onale2010
South AfricaThe stairs of this other room there where too steep... That could be dangerous!
The yard is open, kids where able to play around!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Tim
South AfricaNothing to mention
We were welcomed when we arrived and shown to our room. Management and staff very helpful. Had a great dinner and breakfast. Restaurant had a nice fireplace to keep us warm as it was pretty cold at night. Room had a small heater and electric blanket which made the room very toasty and comfortable.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Meryl
United KingdomThe shower was a trickle with no hot water.
The staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Robyn
South AfricaThe bed could do with a new mattress 😴
This was a perfect overnight stop for us. Great value, convenient, pretty setting and with a great little pub/restaurant. Would definitely stop here again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Paul
South AfricaAll good
Location food and staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Tiny
South AfricaHonestly, I think they can do a bit more efford with the food. It was not completely to our liking, but that is just personal preference.
The room was clean and perfect for a halfway stop over. We could keep our perishables fresh in the supplied fridge.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Nicholas
United KingdomThe bar the staff and the food
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Charlotte
South AfricaFood was good, atmosphere too!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Renet
South AfricaNoise from other visitors at night
Very friendly
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Moira
South AfricaNothing.
Highly recommended!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Rene
South AfricaNo stove in cottage
Comfortable beds, lovely food and atmosphere
Stayed in March 2024
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