Blyde River Botanical Reserve, Blyde River Canyon, Hoedspruit, Limpopo
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Beautifully decorated, Amazing service. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to stay overnight whole exploring Blyde River Canyon
Alla
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Vicky Mittan Owner on 29 Jan 2024
Dear AllaThank you for being our guests and for taking the time to send us your feedback about your recent stay at Blyde River Canyon LodgeIt is always a pleasure to receive compliments highlighting positive aspects of the hotel and staff. This is after all, one of the best guidelines to evaluate and improve our services. Once again, we are delighted that you chose to stay with us and look forward to the privilege of serving you again in the very near future. Kind regards Vicky MittanOwnerBlyde River Canyon Lodge
Dear PaulThank you for being our guests and for taking the time to send us your feedback about your recent stay at Blyde River Canyon LodgeIt is always a pleasure to receive compliments highlighting positive aspects of the hotel and staff. This is after all, one of the best guidelines to evaluate and improve our services. Once again, we are delighted that you chose to stay with us and look forward to the privilege of serving you again in the very near future. Kind regards Vicky MittanOwnerBlyde River Canyon Lodge
6/10 Okay
tina
Travelled with family
31 Dec 2022
Liked: Staff & service
The cottage was disappointing. The stairs were dangerous (tree with a flimsy rope for a rail?), the bedroom was okay but there was a drop step into the bath area! Did not like the fact that there was no bathroom privacy.
tina
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from Vicky on 19 Jan 2023
Dear Tina,Thank you for being our guests and for taking the time to send us your feedback about your recent stay at Blyde River Canyon Lodge.It is always a pleasure to receive compliments highlighting particular positive aspects of the hotel and staff. This is after all, one of the best guidelines to evaluate and improve our services.We are sorry that you were not happy with the cottage. The stairs are designed to fit in with the ambiance of the cottage. There is a rail. The bathroom does have drop down curtains for privacy.Once again, we are delighted that you chose to stay with us and look forward to the privilege of serving you again in the very near future.RegardsVicky MittanOwner
The Lodge was a nice place to stay. They served a delicious breakfast that was included in the price. It is far from town but they offered a lovely 3 course dinner each night that was extra. We saw zebras and baboons in the mornings.
David J
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Portia on 1 Jul 2022
Dear David,
Thank you for being our guests and for taking the time to send us your feedback about your recent stay at Blyde River Canyon Lodge.
We are happy that you enjoyed our delicious meals.
It is always a pleasure to receive compliments highlighting particular positive aspects of the hotel and staff. This is after all, one of the best guidelines to evaluate and improve our services.
Once again, we are delighted that you chose to stay with us and look forward to the privilege of serving you again in the very near future.
Kind regards
Portia Fankomo
The staff members are very friendly and helpful at all times.Portia and Elizabeth keep up your good work.You really best people for the job you are doing. Job well done I will keep on referring people to your place.
Thanks a lot
Bahlabegiye Gauta
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from Portia on 18 Jan 2022
Dear Bahlabegye
Thank you for being our guests and for taking the time to send us your feedback about your recent stay at Blyde River Canyon Lodge.
It is always a pleasure to receive compliments highlighting particular positive aspects of the hotel and staff. This is after all, one of the best guidelines to evaluate and improve our services. We loved the photographs
Once again, we are delighted that you chose to stay with us and look forward to the privilege of serving you again in the very near future.
Regards
Portia Fankomo
Dear David
Thank you for being our guests and for taking the time to send us your feedback about your recent stay at Blyde River Canyon Lodge.
It is always a pleasure to receive compliments highlighting particular positive aspects of the hotel and staff. This is after all, one of the best guidelines to evaluate and improve our services.
Once again, we are delighted that you chose to stay with us and look forward to the privilege of serving you again in the very near future.
Regards
Portia Fankomo
It was a beautiful charming place with wonderful food. We had a delicious breakfast and we were delighted to have the zebras stop by for a morning snack!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Vicky on 9 Sept 2019
Dear Guests
Thank you for the great review, we are so pleased to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us.
We look forward to having you as our guests again in the near future.
Kind regards
Vicky Mittan
Owner
The hotel sits in wonderful grounds with zebra and other animals wandering through. Everything is catered for. The food is of high quality with very friendly staff. A pleasure tostay here and very highly recommended.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Vicky Mittan on 1 May 2019
Dear Guests,
Thank you for being our guests and for taking the time to send us your feedback about your recent stay at Blyde River Canyon Lodge.
It is always a pleasure to receive compliments highlighting particular positive aspects of the hotel and staff. This is after all, one of the best guidelines to evaluate and improve our services.
Once again, we are delighted that you chose to stay with us and look forward to the privilege of serving you again in the very near future.
Kind Regards
Vicky Mittan
Owner
Fantastic lodge in beautiful setting with grat staff
Franciscus
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Vicky Mittan on 12 Feb 2019
Dear Franciscus,
Thank you for being our guests and for taking the time to send us your feedback about your recent stay at Blyde River Canyon Lodge.
It is always a pleasure to receive compliments highlighting particular positive aspects of the hotel and staff. This is after all, one of the best guidelines to evaluate and improve our services.
Once again, we are delighted that you chose to stay with us and look forward to the privilege of serving you again in the very near future.
Kind regards
Vicky Mittan
amazing and how.. the resort is world class with excellent facilities and staff. very friendly and warm to guests. Breakfast was superb and filling with choice of hot & cold dishes. Vicky the owner and her staff went out of their way to help us enjoy our stay there. We saw zebras on the ground close to our cottage and were amazed.. a short drive to Blyde River Canyon Dam and its a beautiful place to spend the sunset. Hoidspruit is the closest town which is around 15 minutes away by car in case you to go out for dinner etc.
The place was lovely and we really enjoyed our stay. Only problem was the bed which made noise and swung when we turned around.
Lena
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Dear Lena
Thank you for being our guests and for taking the time to send us your feedback about your recent stay at Blyde River Canyon Lodge.
It is always a pleasure to receive compliments highlighting particular positive aspects of the hotel and staff. This is after all, one of the best guidelines to evaluate and improve our services.
Once again, we are delighted that you chose to stay with us and look forward to the privilege of serving you again in the very near future.
Regards
Portia and the Team.
Very small room but also very cozy.
We had mixed experience with the staff some where very friendly and informative and some where not very keen on service.
The breakfast was excellent.
The location was decent but not the best.
The wifi was horrible at bussy hours and this was frustrating since we had to pay to use it.
Remote and within the Botanical Gardens, we loved this quiet oasis...until 5am when the zebras appeared on our veranda - lovely to see but not so keen on the noise.
We were only there for one night but loved the cottage. It was like a home away from home. The staff was very helpful in helping us maximize our time in the area.
Rooms looked out to garden but had walkway right in front of windows so we couldn't leave the curtains open. Bathrooms were outdated. We were charged for a tourist map that we didn't ask for. We were expecting it would be much closer to the canyon. Breakfast was great and staff were attentive. We got to see zebras milling around the grounds at breakfast.
Excellent place to relax and hunker down. Friendly staff, clean hotel and good break fast. Lodge is at the bottom of the Canyon. Lots of places to walk, run, hike and bike. Very quiet and peaceful experience.
Exotic location in Blyde River Canyon Reserve with zebras and antelope wandering the grounds. Wonderful hospitality and delicious food. Beautiful, rustic decor but clean and modern facilities as well.
We woke up to cool breezes and Zebras resting outside our room. This botanical garden has some 'wild' life; some Zebras, Wildebeest, and Vervet Monkeys. This is not an adventurous place, but the safe game experience, which seems a bit contrived, is well worth it if you're looking for a quiet setting to relax.
Beautiful place surrounded by amazing views, however, everything is a bit overpriced for what you get and customer care was only average. The manager was unfriendly but at least all local staff (waitresses etc.) were very sweet and friendly. We got charged extra for wifi, map of the area, etc. and R240 for dinner! Wifi didnt work while we were there (we spent only 1 night).
This lodge had the most beautiful views and is conveniently close to Kruger. We only slept over, but the food was fantastic,I would definitely go back, I want to do the hikes in the canyon it looked amazing. I was told we had been upgraded to the honeymoon suite, if that is the case the room was very disappointing and I would hate to see what a normal room looked like as that was the size and quality of a standard room at other places.
We received very friendly welcome and all details of lodge explained clearly. Room was comfortable and clean. A very good start to our holiday. We would stay again.
Out of the way and there are better options in nelspruit or graskopf for less. Not a fan of this place and this won't work for many tourists. It takes 75 mins to drive to the start of the canyon
The lodge situated in a nice location that is close to many interesting points. The staffs were nice and professional. It is in a very relaxing environment.
Top notch place to stay. The grounds are outstanding. Is in a reserve so we saw zebras and monkeys and only stayed 1 night. Breakfast and dinners were that of a 5 star restaurant. Best meals I had the 2 weeks in Africa.
We couldn't have enjoyed our three night stay at the Blyde River Canyon Lodge. The service, the food, the ambiance and the comfort were excellent. We only wished we'd had more time to spend in the beautiful grounds abundant with wildlife and vegetation.
We spent a night here after leaving an incredible stay in Kruger Park. Vicky and her staff were delightful, very accommodating and added extra touches like a warm water bottle between the sheets to take off the winter chill. The grounds of the hotel are beautiful - the nightly visit from the zebras an unexpected bonus.
After an intensive visit to KNP, this was a fabulous place to wind down and relax. We had a wonderful 2 day stay and explored the area - Jessica the hippo and Moloholoholo were great.
A little old fashioned in style for our normal taste - bathrooms could do with an update but over all a great little hotel in a fab location. Our evening meal was great and verybtasty and we breakfasted with the Zebra - what could be better.
The lodge itself is excellent and location is to kill for. Service is great - it was our last night in SA and it is was very remarkable. Rooms, restaurant and all ambience are top notch - relaxing and pleasant.
We wish we stayed there an extra day or two. Plan to return.
Dear LindaThank you for being our guests and for taking the time to send us your feedback about your recent stay at Blyde River Canyon LodgeIt is always a pleasure to receive compliments highlighting positive aspects of the hotel and staff. This is after all, one of the best guidelines to evaluate and improve our services. Once again, we are delighted that you chose to stay with us and look forward to the privilege of serving you again in the very near future. Kind regards Vicky MittanOwnerBlyde River Canyon Lodge
Small, friendly and with warm hospitality, right in the bush and near the Blyde River.
We enjoyed the breakfast and dinner!
Can recommend the place very much!
Dear AurelieThank you for being our guests and for taking the time to send us your feedback about your recent stay at Blyde River Canyon LodgeIt is always a pleasure to receive compliments highlighting particular positive aspects of the hotel and staff. This is after all, one of the best guidelines to evaluate and improve our services. Once again, we are delighted that you chose to stay with us and look forward to the privilege of serving you again in the very near future. Kind regards Vicky MittanOwnerBlyde River Canyon Lodge
10/10 Excellent
Carlo
25 Apr 2023
Carlo
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Vicky Mittan Owner on 12 May 2023
Dear Carlo,Thank you for being our guests and for taking the time to send us your feedback about your recent stay at Blyde River Canyon Lodge.It is always a pleasure to receive compliments highlighting particular positive aspects of the hotel and staff. This is after all, one of the best guidelines to evaluate and improve our services.Once again, we are delighted that you chose to stay with us and look forward to the privilege of serving you again in the very near future.RegardsVicky MittanOwnerBlyde River Canyon Lodge
Tout était parfait !
Et la cuisinière de l’hôtel était fantastique !
Pierre
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Vicky Mittan Owner on 1 Mar 2023
Dear Pierre,Thank you for being our guests and for taking the time to send us your feedback about your recent stay at Blyde River Canyon Lodge.It is always a pleasure to receive compliments highlighting particular positive aspects of the hotel and staff. This is after all, one of the best guidelines to evaluate and improve our services.I will let the chefs know you enjoyed their food, they love getting compliments. Thank you.Once again, we are delighted that you chose to stay with us and look forward to the privilege of serving you again in the very near future.Kind RegardsVicky Mittan
Sitio muy seguro con posibilidad de pasear. Servicio amable y que ayuda en todo momento. Desayuno a elección de calidad. Cuarto de baño recién reformado.
Recomendable
MIKEL
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Vicky on 3 Oct 2022
Dear Mikel,Thank you for being our guests and for taking the time to send us your feedback about your recent stay at Blyde River Canyon Lodge.It is always a pleasure to receive compliments highlighting particular positive aspects of the hotel and staff. This is after all, one of the best guidelines to evaluate and improve our services.We are happy you enjoyed the evening dinner under the South African stars and the zebras that came to visit.Once again, we are delighted that you chose to stay with us and look forward to the privilege of serving you again in the very near future.RegardsVicky MittanOwner
Dear Laurent,Thank you for being our guests and for taking the time to send us your feedback about your recent stay at Blyde River Canyon Lodge.It is always a pleasure to receive compliments highlighting particular positive aspects of the hotel and staff. This is after all, one of the best guidelines to evaluate and improve our services. Once again, we are appreciate that you chose to stay with us and look forward to the privilege of serving you again in the very near future.RegardsVicky Mittan
Vacker omgivning, fina rum med bra sängar.
Djurliv precis utanför.
Rolf
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Portia on 28 Sept 2021
Dear Rolf,
Thank you for being our guests and for taking the time to send us your feedback about your recent stay at Blyde River Canyon Lodge.
It is always a pleasure to receive compliments highlighting particular positive aspects of the hotel and staff. This is after all, one of the best guidelines to evaluate and improve our services.
Once again, we are delighted that you chose to stay with us and look forward to the privilege of serving you again in the very near future.
Regards
Portia Fankomo
Dear Stefan
Thank you for your review score, we are very pleased to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again.
Kind Regards
Vicky Mittan
Owner
Lieu très bien décoré avec un très bel extérieur et vue sur la montagne. Le personnel est disponible et très agréable. Les repas sont bons et copieux. Idéal si vous recherchez du calme à proximité du parc Kruger et des réserves privées. La proximité avec les zèbres est incroyable. Je recommande ce Lodge.
Amélie
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Vicky on 2 Oct 2019
Dear Amelie,
Thank you for being our guests and for taking the time to send us your feedback about your recent stay at Blyde River Canyon Lodge.
It is always a pleasure to receive compliments highlighting particular positive aspects of the hotel and staff. This is after all, one of the best guidelines to evaluate and improve our services.
Once again, we are delighted that you chose to stay with us and look forward to the privilege of serving you again in the very near future.
Kind Regards
Vicky Mittan
a highlite of our trip through SA. We had the hillside house for some days. Very nice interieur and a well maintained environment. The only bad thing to note was the distance from the headquater (10km), but that was woth it. Perfekt place to start your tours in and around the Blyde River Canyon.
Tipp: Always steel some bread from the breakfast for the zebras, they will stay beneth your breakfast table!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Vicky on 2 Oct 2019
Dear Guest
Thank you for your lovely review and the great tip with the Zebras. : )
Once again, we are delighted that you chose to stay with us and look forward to the privilege of serving you again in the very near future.
Kind Regards
Vicky Mittan
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
27 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Vicky on 4 Sept 2019
Dear Guest
Thank you for your great score, we are pleased to know that you have enjoyed your stay with us.
Have a wonderful day.
Kind Regards
Vicky Mittan