Reviews of View Lodge
20 Tarentaal Street Gariepdam Suid-Afrika, 9922 Gariep Dam, South Africa
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Reviewed: September 2, 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: September 2, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI loved the view of our room.
We struggled a lot to figure out where to get the key and our room because we were getting the instructions via phone call next time it will be better if they can have someone to guide us to our rooms.
Reviewed: August 30, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: August 30, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: August 28, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice view
The place is old although very clean and kept
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the view and appreciated the cleanliness of the property. We understand your observation about the age of the place, and we’re pleased to share that we have already started with refurbishments to update and refresh the property, while continuing to maintain the high standards of cleanliness our guests value.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the view and appreciated the cleanliness of the property. We understand your observation about the age of the place, and we’re pleased to share that we have already started with refurbishm… Show more
Reviewed: August 25, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewwas Clean and had everything we needed and more
that I had to leave.....hahahah
Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you and your family felt comfortable and that the apartment was baby-friendly, clean, and well equipped with everything you needed. It’s always a joy to host families, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you and your family felt comfortable and that the apartment was baby-friendly, clean, and well equipped with everything you needed. It’s always a joy to host families, and… Show more
Reviewed: August 24, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFabulous view over the dam. Spacious, neat and clean and well appointed apartment. Absolutely delicious breakfast
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the view over the dam, as well as the comfort and cleanliness of the apartment. It’s also lovely to know that our breakfast was a highlight of your stay. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the view over the dam, as well as the comfort and cleanliness of the apartment. It’s also lovely to know that our breakfast was a highlight of your sta… Show more
Reviewed: August 23, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNothing other than location
The property is old and needs a lot of maintenance work, pipelines, room mattresses, bedding’s and bathroom fittings
Thank you for your honest feedback. We truly appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention. We are pleased to let you know that we have already begun a soft refurbishment of the property. Our goal is to have all rooms fully refreshed and completed by the end of November, and we look forward to welcoming you back to experience the improvements.
Thank you for your honest feedback. We truly appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention. We are pleased to let you know that we have already begun a soft refurbishment of the property. Our goal is to have all rooms fully refre… Show more
Reviewed: August 18, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation and the view
Rooms are pretty packed, second toilet in our unit 1 was out of service. Next morning we had a water outage which caused a delay in my long travel day, ultimately had to come out without morning routine.
Thank you very much taking the time to review us. Your comments are valid and we must apologize for the water outage. We have since managed to resolve the problem and trust that your upcoming stay will be without any water issues.
Reviewed: August 18, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe only stayed over as we travel to and from Bloemfontein, but brilliant setting. amazing sunrise and sunset. Beautiful view over the dam and all the facilities you need. Clean, friendly and helpful hosts
Take your own food - restaurants not up to scratch. Take aways almost non existing
Thank you so very much for staying at View Lodge. We agree, the view is spectacular! Your comments about the restaurants in town is valid, and we will share your experience with them.
Reviewed: August 16, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEasy booking in procedure. Lovely view. Room was small but comfortable with everything we needed.
Thank you very much for staying at View Lodge and for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. When booking next , we recommend that you book one of our Self Catering Family units. These units are spacious and also very comfortable.
Thank you very much for staying at View Lodge and for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. When booking next , we recommend that you book one of our Self Catering Family units. The… Show more
Reviewed: August 14, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: August 14, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: August 13, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast was delicious, money well spent
The view .... was amazing !!! We felt comfortable with the parking area of our vehicle.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. Come back soon!
Reviewed: August 13, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThank you very much for staying at View Lodge. We are so pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay. Come back soon!
Reviewed: August 13, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: August 11, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: August 11, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: August 11, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: August 9, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: August 9, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: August 5, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLoved the view and lovely breakfast
No remote for bedroom TV and no table in bathroom to place toiletry bags
Thank you very much for staying at View Lodge and for taking the time to review us. We are very sorry that there was no television remote in the bedroom, we will definitely remedy this. We have not previously considered a table/ shelve of sorts for keeping toiletry bags and we will put our heads together with the team to find a solution. The view is indeed spectacular and in summertime the landscape is lush making the view even more breathtaking. We thank you for your positive comment about breakfast, Roxy will be so thrilled.
Thank you very much for staying at View Lodge and for taking the time to review us. We are very sorry that there was no television remote in the bedroom, we will definitely remedy this. We have not previously considered a table/ shelv… Show more
Reviewed: August 4, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStunning unit with the most amazing view. Neat, clean, staff well organised. Late check-in available - quick and easy. Abslotuelty loved our quick stay.
Thank you very much for supporting View Lodge and for taking the time to post such a lovely review. Do come back soon.
Reviewed: August 4, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: August 2, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThank you very much for taking the time to review us, we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.