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Reviews of Oliver's Restaurant & Lodge

4.5 out of 5
Oliver's Restaurant & Lodge
Pine lake Drive, White River Country Estate, Mbombela, Mpumalanga

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oliver’s is outstanding in every way. Convenient to the airport and the Numbi Gate of Kruger National Park, my family had a most memorable stay at Oliver’s. The facility, property layout, service, and hospitality were unmatched. The food was simply astounding and the chef always accommodated my son’s food allergies to make sure he also had an enjoyable meal. If restaurants receive five stars as the highest rating, I would give Oliver’s at least 6! I travel for business often in Africa from the US, but this was my first time taking my family for vacation. Yes, it’s a long way from home, but the service and food at Oliver’s made the journey well worth it. In addition, they kindly arranged transportation for us from and to the airport and also connected us to top notch safari and tour guides. I cannot say enough great things about our experience at Oliver’s!!! Congratulations and thanks to the proprietor for a first rate operation.

6/10 Okay

Mr Terence Rory

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc LB

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Haven in White River
An absolutely amazing place to stay at. Been here before and never had a reason to complain. Will recommend it to travelers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from The Oliver's Team on 26 Jul 2021
Dear Marc, thank you for your positive review and great feedback! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

6/10 Okay

ANDREW

nice accommodation, evening menu limited and expensive for what it was, both food and room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Tanja and The Oliver's Team on 19 Sept 2018
Dear Andrew, thank you for your valued feedback. We offer a full A-la-Carte Menu across 4-Courses with at least 4 options in each one. We do also have specials everyday and accommodate special meal requests. We source only the freshest, locally produced ingredients to provide top quality dishes. Our Menu is changed seasonally to accommodate this. We are sorry that your experience of our accommodation was not great as Room 9, which you stayed in is one of the most popular rooms amongst our guests. It would be a pleasure to hopefully welcome you back with us again some time and remain with.

10/10 Excellent

Ze, Maputo, Mozambique

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Nice relaxing hotel close to a golf course
I visted this hotel with my wife for a weekend away. The location is good for golfers - there is a nice golf course. We are novices in golf, still learning. For that, it was a disappointment that there wa not a drive range there. But they had a training area, where we practiced some chirping and putting. We also went for a ride for some of the scenery attractions. Unfortunately the weather was at its worst in the last days and we couldn't see al we wanted - too foggy. But it was within the reach of several nice scenic routes and places. A bit too far for a one day trip to the Blyde River Canyon. You may consider closer alternatives. But, as a place for relaxing, it is cozy and the atmosphere is pleasant and relaxing. We didn't try the spa, but friends had recommended it to us. Maybe some other time. The restaurant, also recommended by the same firends, is a good one but not the best (3.5-4 of 5, I would say). The service is very good with very friendly and pleasant staff. We plan to return.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Absolutely flawless
Absolutely flawless. Above our expectations especially since we were upgraded to an executive suite. Food fab, service very personal. We would love to stay there again if possible. Best hotel we have been to in a very long time

10/10 Excellent

Aylwin, Johannesburg

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Gem in the Lowveld
The hostess Tania was very welcoming and gave lots of advice for our next trip. What a stunning hotel with such friendly staff. We will definitely be back with family in tow!

10/10 Excellent

Gerardas

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great hotel to stay enough close to Kruger park

8/10 Good

Raul

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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence, Johannesburg, South Africa

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Top Class
We stayed for 2 nights in early Jan after an extended trip to the bush and Kruger. Olivers was an awesome place to relax after many days of game viewing and driving. The room we had (no 11) was fantastic, we felt like it was a palace. The food was exceptional and the staff were brilliant and very well trained. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

susan, Kent

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Lovely stay!
Really lovely stay in beautiful room 9. No lift though so you need to carry luggage up 2 flights of stairs. Room was stunning with lovely view over gardens.. Broken umbrella on private roof terrace and dribble of sherry in the decanter would be our only criticisms. Had great spa treatments by lovely spa staff and then an early dinner of outstandingly good food on a beautifully decorated romantic table. Returned to our room to find rose petals and candles beautifully arranged! Good nights sleep followed by a huge breakfast and another spa treatment. Would definitely return!

10/10 Excellent

Morrison, Pretoria

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Our favourite place to stay in White River.
We have stayed here a few times now and it is always enjoyable. The rooms are very pleasant and the bar, lounge and dining room areas are always homely, warm and pleasant.

10/10 Excellent

Philip, South Africa

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Relaxing and luxurious getaway
We stayed in the suite and found it very spacious and luxurious. The room was very clean and the bathroom very spacious. The bathroom even had a bidet which is rare in SA. We also used the spa for some massages which were amazing. The dinner at the restaurant was delicious and we were always treated with great hospitality.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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holiday
my husband and I now live in New Zealand for the last 5 years and we went back to SA for a holiday to visit family and we just had to fit in a few days at Oliver's Lodge it is the most beautiful place we have ever stayed and we have stayed and travelled to the UK, America, China, Australia on our next trip back to SA in 2015 we will certainly come back to Olivers - Tanya the owner is a fantastic host well done Regards Irene & Mervyn

10/10 Excellent

Ponyness, London

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Fantastic hotel!
Beautiful rooms and great food. Stunning location. Incredibly helpful staff, who even came out to rescue us (with our toddler) when our car broke down on the way to them.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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8/10 Good

Charles, CT, USA

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Oliver's White River
After a busy and hectic two weeks of work in the area, we spent two nights and a day at Oliver's before an early morning flight out of KMI. Very nice room in main building, with balcony. The food alone is worth the trip. Friendly service. Good wine list. We walked the golf course one evening before dinner. All very pleasant. Would recommend and would return.

8/10 Good

JEAN MICHEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La position et le restaurant qui est bien connu
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Dené Pohl - Reservations Manager on 17 May 2019
Thank you so much for you valued feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Marie Louise, Besumont de Pertuis

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Warm ontvangst in dit heerlijk luxe hotel
Zoals bijna elk jaar beginnen we onze Krugerparkreis 2 nachten in Oliver’s. Heerlijk relaxed, mooi restaurant em super vriendelijk personeel. Ook zijn er in de buurt meedere lekkere restaurants gekomen. Ze hebben een mooie tuin, waar je op de green van hole 1 kijkt. Leuke 18holes golfbaan dus er vlakblij
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hanne&Ole, Larvik, Norway

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Nice place with lovely staff and excellent food
Some friends told us about Olivers before we went on our journey to South Africa. We had three wonderful days at Olivers, and enjoyed every minute. This place has a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere and the staff is very friendly and helpful. They made us feel welcome and comfortable. The food is delicate and very well tasting. The rooms are spacious and nice. The location is quiet and feels safe. We simply fell in love and really hope to come back to this wonderful place. We will recommend Olivers to all our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen

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Excellente Unterkunft mit hervorragender Küche
Das Haus ist bestens von Tanja (aus Österreich) geführt. Die Luxury Zimmer sind äusserst geräumig, es fehlt an nichts. Das Bad ist gross, und man findet endlich mal eine Dusche mit ausreichend Platz und bestens funktionierenden Armaturen und sehr angenehmen Pfelegeprodukten. Das Restaurant serviert Gourmetküche und der Service ist sehr aufmerksam. Sauberkeit und excellenter Service ist der Stil des Hauses. Für Golfer sehr angenehm: ein 18 Loch Platz direkt hinter dem Haus. Insgesamt mindestens 4 Sterne + + Wir kommen wieder!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Reservations Manager on 22 Feb 2018
Thank you so much for your positive review and kind words! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Kind Regards Dené Pohl on behalf of Tanja Ruf

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nonostante non avessero ricevuto alcuna prenotazione il personale è stato disponibilissimo e cortese nel trovare una soluzione al problema. L'hotel è elegante ma un poco obsoleto. Cucina curata. La colazione servita al tavolo con piatti fissi è troppo limitante alle esigenze personali, servizio frettoloso. Per il tipo di hotel le lenzuola con toppe lasciano desiderare. Forse necessita di restailing generale.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Gemütlichkeit gelebt
Ein Ort, an den man immer wieder gerne denkt und zurückkommen kann.

10/10 Excellent

antonio

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8/10 Good

Gerardus, Skegrie Sweden

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Worth to remember!
Well situated with great views. Good service, friendly and professional staff. Worth to rememberr fo a next time.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Exzellenter Aufenthalt
Sehr angenehm, sehr gutes Restaurant und eine sichere Unterkunft mit allem Komfort.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Perfekter Aufenthalt.
Im fernen Südafrika fühlt sich mal wieder ein bisschen wie daheim.