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Fairy Knowe Hotel

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4.3 out of 5from 111 reviews for Fairy Knowe Hotel
Cleanliness
4.1/5
Service
4.2/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Daniel S - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Daniel S
Individual traveler

Baie lekker.

Naby gelee aan alles, dit gee jou die ware atmosfeer van Wilderness.

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Very nice.

Close to everything, it gives you the true atmosphere of Wilderness.

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Anneke M - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anneke M
With spouse/partner

Bevredigend.

Baie mooi logging. Dit was net baie warm en daar was geen lugreëling of 'n waaier in die kamer nie. Vrydagoggend het die brandalarm afgegaan en dit het 'n lang tyd geneem voordat enigiemand vir ons gesê het wat om te doen. Ons was op ons wittebrood daar, ons het dit lank voor die tyd vir die hotel laat weet, maar daar is geen ag op geslaan nie.

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Satisfactory.

Very nice logging. It was just very hot and there was no air conditioning or a fan in the room. On Friday morning the fire alarm went off and it took a long time before anyone told us what to do. We were there on our honeymoon, we let the hotel know this well in advance, but no attention was paid.

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Christina T - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Christina T
With friends

Rustig.

Dit is altyd lekker. Ons het 2 Junie 1984 op ons honeymoon daar gaan bly in rondawels nr 17. Hierdie Junie 40 jaar terug.

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Restful.

It's always nice. We went to stay there on our honeymoon on June 2, 1984 in rondavels no. 17. This June 40 years ago.

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Corine S - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Corine S
With spouse/partner

Heerlijke plek.

Fijne plek om een paar dae te geniet van natuur en water.

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Lovely place.

Nice place to enjoy nature and water for a few days.

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Jan K - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan K
With spouse/partner

Baie goeie waarde vir geld.

Ons het heerlik gebly. Die restaurant se ontbyt was heerlik. Al die personeel was baie vriendelik.

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Very good value for money.

We had a wonderful stay. The restaurant's breakfast was delicious. All the staff were very friendly.

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Zhivago S - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zhivago S
With spouse/partner

Pragtige plekkie!

Ons was op wittebrood, die ligging en kamer was baie pragtig! Ons sal definitief weer teruggaan!

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Beautiful place!

We were on honeymoon, the location and room were very beautiful! We will definitely go back again!

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Jacobus L - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacobus L
Family with young children

Alle verwagtinge oortref!

Pragtige natuurskoon; fantastiese kamers.

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Exceeded all expectations!

Beautiful scenery; fantastic rooms.

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Annalie J - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annalie J
With friends

Dit was een nag. Rustig en mooi.

Die personeel was baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig.

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It was one night. Quiet and beautiful.

The staff were very friendly and helpful.

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Jean S - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jean S
Family with teenagers

Fairy Knowe is altyd betowerend!

Fairy Knowe Hotel is soos 'n geheim wat mens nie wil hê die wereld moet van uitvind nie, sodat jy dit vir jouself kan hou!

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Fairy Knowe is always enchanting!

Fairy Knowe Hotel is like a secret you don't want the world to find out about, so you can keep it to yourself!

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner

Impersonal.

Very formal ideal for business single travellers. There was also a leak in the roof that dripped onto the ceiling all night.

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George W - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
George W
Individual traveler

Aangename verblyf met vriendelike en hulpvaardige personeel.

Kombuispersoneel moet egter daarop let dat hulle nie te hard gesels in die kombuis wat steurend vir gaste in eetlokaal kan wees nie.

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Pleasant stay with friendly and helpful staff.

However, kitchen staff must note that they do not talk too loudly in the kitchen, which could be disturbing for guests in the dining room.

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Johan P - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan P
With spouse/partner

Uitstekende verblyf.

Baie lekker gebly. Goeie ontbyt. Goeie restaurantfasiliteite. Kombuis oopplan - bietjie raserig.

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Excellent stay.

Very nice stay. Good breakfast. Good restaurant facilities. Kitchen open plan - a bit noisy.

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Cornelia S - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cornelia S
With friends

It was a great hotel, everything was good. Even we could do kayaking for free on the lake.

The food in the restaurant was great and the pool was also really good.

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Barry H - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Barry H
With spouse/partner

Wonderful stay.

Great place, very neat and friendly staff.

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Nannette V - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nannette V
Family with teenagers

Awesome - awesome service and awesome setting and venue.

The service was impeccable - the staff was amazing.

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Suretha G - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Suretha G
With spouse/partner

Heerlik rustig en naby die natuur! Die Knysnaloeries is óral te sien en slaap saans in die bome op die terrein.

Fairy Knowe het 'n facelift gehad wat haar weer vars en nuut laat lyk! Die warm gasvryheid en vriendelikheid van ál die personeel word óral oor die hotel ervaar. Die ontbyt is voortreflik!

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Wonderfully peaceful and close to nature! The Knysnaloeries can be seen everywhere and sleep in the trees on the site at night.

Fairy Knowe had a facelift that makes her look fresh and new again! The warm hospitality and friendliness of all the staff is experienced everywhere in the hotel. The breakfast is excellent!

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Adri B - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Adri B
Individual traveler

So-so.

Die kamers baie mooi, maar 'n waaier of lugreëling is vir my 'n prioriteit. Omdat daar nie fans in die badkamer is trek al die warm lug in die kamer in en is dit baie baie warm en bedompig. Omdat ek meestal alleen reis slaap ek nie met oop deure. Die restaurant was 'n teleurstelling. 2 items op 'n klein spyskaart nie beskikbaar. 07:15 volgende oggend was die restaurant se deure nog toe. Die kos was koud en die lawaai uit die kombuis oorverdowend. Komaan, Fairy Knowe Hotel, so mooi plek. Ek dink julle kan beter as dit!

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So-so.

The rooms very nice, but a fan or air conditioning is a priority for me. Because there are no fans in the bathroom, all the hot air enters the room and it is very very hot and stuffy. Because I mostly travel alone, I don't sleep with doors open. The restaurant was a disappointment. 2 items on a small menu not available. 07:15 next morning the restaurant's doors were still closed. The food was cold and the noise from the kitchen deafening. Come on, Fairy Knowe Hotel, such a beautiful place. I think you can do better than that!

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Martin O - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Martin O
With spouse/partner

Alles wat jy wil hê vir 'n vinnige wegbreeknaweek.

Die ligging is asemrowend, die kamer is meer as groot genoeg met alles en meer vir twee mense en dan die hope aktiwiteite op jou voorstoep. Dit is amazing. Het klaar navraag gedoen vir 'n groepbespreking vir 6 pare vir die naweek van my verjaarsdag gemaak. Ons gaan vir seker daar lekker kuier.

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Everything you want for a quick weekend getaway.

The location is stunning, the room is more than big enough with everything and more for two people and then the loads of activities on your doorstep. It's amazing. Just made inquiries for a group booking for 6 couples for the weekend of my birthday. We're going to have a good time there for sure.

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Phil D - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Phil D

1 night for nostalgia sake.

Stayed 1 night on our Garden route tour. Directions to the hotel are unclear and Google maps is also wrong. View of the river is great. Although room was recently renovated it felt very basic for the price. No A/C or fan.

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Jean S - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jean S
Family with young children

Beautiful overnight stay on the river's edge.

We loved staying over at Fairy Knowe Hotel. Service was amazing!

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Ursula S - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ursula S
Family with teenagers

Netjies, vriendelik sal definitief weer daar bly.

Het ons kuiertjie daar baie geniet en was baie bly dat ons Fairy Knowe Hotel gekies het. Rustig en pragtig daar, wens ons kon nog langer kuier.

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Neat, friendly will definitely stay there again.

Really enjoyed our visit there and was very happy that we chose Fairy Knowe Hotel. Peaceful and beautiful there, wish we could have stayed longer.

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Thelma C - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Thelma C
With spouse/partner

Pragtig, netjies en lekker.

Ons het lekker geëet en rondgestap. Alles word nuut gemaak. Slaapkamers baie mooi en netjies.

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Beautiful, neat and tasty.

We had a nice meal and walked around. Everything is made new. Bedrooms very nice and tidy.

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Mandy O - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Mandy O
With spouse/partner

A short, but comfortable stay.

We stayed here about 30 years ago and decided to revisit. Lovely recent renovations. Look forward to going back when they are complete to see how they all turn out.

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Francois V - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Francois V
With spouse/partner

Stil, rustig en mooi ligging.

Heerlik, stil en rustige plekkie om te ontspan.

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Quiet, peaceful and beautiful location.

Lovely, quiet and peaceful place to relax.

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Maggie O - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maggie O
With spouse/partner

Uitsig is pragtig. Ontbyt 5-ster. Personnel is baie behulpsaam.

Uitsig is sprokiemooi, Resturant baie lekker kos. Vriendelike personeel. Kamers nuut en skoon. Swembad kyk uit op rivier. Kan dit aanbeveel. Genoeg om te doen. Linen skoon en vars.

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View is beautiful. Breakfast 5 star. Staff is very helpful.

View is fairytale beautiful, Resturant very good food. Friendly staff. Rooms new and clean. Pool overlooks river. Can recommend it. Enough to do. Linen clean and fresh.

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Jessica M - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jessica M
With friends

Baie lekker gebly! Sien uit na volgende kuier!

Kamers is netjies en gerieflik. Alles wat mens nodig het is by Fairy Knowe beskikbaar. Sal definitief weer besoek en aanbeveel.

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Very nice stay! Looking forward to the next visit!

Rooms are neat and comfortable. Everything one needs is available at Fairy Knowe. Will definitely visit again and recommend.

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Linde D - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Linde D
With spouse/partner

Lekker privaat en als wat benodig het. Gehou van die bed en ontbyt en veral swemarea.

Baie goeie waarde vir geld. Het veilig genoeg gevoel om met balkon skuifdeure oop te slaap snags. Let wetl al wat erg was om te sien, was die slangvanger wat 2 boomslange moes vang (Ek is vrek bang vir slange).

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Nice and private and everything needed. Loved the bed and breakfast and especially the swimming area.

Very good value for money. Felt safe enough to sleep with balcony sliding doors open at night. Mind you, all that was bad to see was the snake catcher who had to catch 2 tree snakes (I'm terrified of snakes).

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Baie dankie vir die terugvoer, ek waardeer jou mooi woorde. Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

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Jason B - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jason B
Large group

We had a great time at the accommodation. Front of house staff very friendly. Kitchen staff very helpfully. Wish the cleaning staff would have cleaned better but all in all our stay was awesome.

Hotel failed to tell us that the river was polluted and we couldn't swim. Hotel sink didn't work and for 4 people in a room, they did not fill the large water dispenser they provided us with daily.

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Wouter S - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Wouter S
Family with young children

Vir 'n vinnige wegbreek.

Die hotel perfek vir ons, lekker breakfast, stapafstand van alles af en netjies en skoon.

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For a quick getaway.

The hotel perfect for us, nice breakfast, walking distance from everything and neat and clean.

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Pedja L - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pedja L
With spouse/partner

Beautiful location, friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere.

Variety of activities available, something for everyone.

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Alida M - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Alida M

Die kamer op die rivier was gerieflik en wanneer jy die deur toetrek is al die geluide buite uitgedoof. Dit was 'n lieflike kuier gewees!

Die kliëntediens was baie goed en in Afrikaans! Die kamer is skoon en netjies en het alles wat jy nodig het, en jy slaap baie lekker! Die restaurant bied die lekkerste ontbyt en ander etes in. Ons het ook die Kersete daar gedoen en dit was uit die boek uit lekker! Die mense wat vir die Fairy Knowe Hotel werk is vriendelik en altyd behulpsaam. Ek sal vir seker weer soontoe gaan.

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The room on the river was comfortable and when you close the door all the sounds outside are drowned out. It was a lovely visit!

The customer service was very good and in Afrikaans! The room is clean and tidy and has everything you need, and you sleep very well! The restaurant offers the most delicious breakfast and other meals. We also did the Christmas dinner there and it was out of the book delicious! The people who work for the Fairy Knowe Hotel are friendly and always helpful. I will go there again for sure.

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Karen E - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Karen E
Family with teenagers

Peaceful and beautiful location.

Quiet, stunning gardens and surroundings.

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Relda M - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Relda M
With friends

Baie mooi en netjies.

Goeie ligging. Vriendelike diens. Ek sou net aanbeveel dat die kamers 'n liggie of lampie het tydens beurtkrag.

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Very nice and neat.

Good location. Friendly service. I would only recommend that the rooms have a light or lamp during load shedding.

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George S - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
George S
With spouse/partner

Al was hul besig met reperasies het ons 'n goeie ontvangs deur vriendelike personeel gekry. Sal enige tyd weer by die Fairy Knowe oorbly.

Fairy Knowe Hotel is in 'n pragtige deel van ons land nie ver van besighede geleë nie, maar tog rustig. Met 'n rivier en staproetes is daar nie rede vir vervelig wees nie en saans as jy nie wil rustig wees nie is 'n uitstappie na Wildernis vir vermaak en restaurante 'n goeie idee.

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Even though they were busy with repairs, we got a good reception from friendly staff. Would stay at the Fairy Knowe again anytime.

Fairy Knowe Hotel is located in a beautiful part of our country not far from businesses, yet peaceful. With a river and hiking trails there is no reason to be boring and in the evening if you don't want to be quiet a trip to Wilderness for entertainment and restaurants is a good idea.

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Hester H - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Hester H
Individual traveler

Die uitsig vanuit die kamers aan die rivier se kant is asemrowend.

Dit maak op vir die toestand van die gebou wat beslis aandag nodig het. Ek het 'n paar jaar gelede ook daar gebly en gedink die gebou kort opknapping, ek was regtig teleurgesteld dat dit nog dieselfde lyk.

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The view from the rooms on the river side is breathtaking.

This makes up for the condition of the building which definitely needs attention. I also stayed there a few years ago and thought the building needed renovation, I was really disappointed that it still looks the same.

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Hi Hester, baie dankie vir jou tyd om terugvoer te gee! Jy sal bly wees om te hoor ons is huidige toe en besig met opknapping van die river uitsig kamers. Ons gaan ook 'n nuwe restaurant hê met lieflike dek tussen die bome! Kom besoek ons gerus na 1 September, ek weet jy gaan baie verras wees! Groete.

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Pieter M - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Pieter M
With spouse/partner

Oud en afgesloof. Renovasie aan die gang is steurend.

Dis 'n baie verouderde plek. Die stort bo die bad sonder matjie om glyweerstand te bied is 'n death trap.

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Old and worn out. Renovation in progress is disturbing.

It's a very outdated place. The shower over the bath without a mat to provide slip resistance is a death trap.

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Mari B - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mari B
With spouse/partner

Perfekte vakansieplek.

Ons was baie vriendelik ontvang en kon ons eie rondawel kies toe ons daar aankom en sien hoe dit lyk. Die kos was absoluut fantasties! Ons het ure langs die rivier spandeer en het heerlik vis gevang. Alhoewel daar ander gaste in die rondawel langs ons gebly het het ons privaatheid gehad en die stilte geniet.

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Perfect vacation spot.

We were very kindly received and could choose our own rondavel when we got there and see what it looks like. The food was absolutely fantastic! We spent hours by the river and caught some great fish. Although there were other guests staying in the rondavel next to us, we had privacy and enjoyed the silence.

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Hi Mari, baie dankie vir jou wonderlike terugvoer! Ons is tans besig met opknappings werk. Kom kuier gerus weer na 1 September, julle gaan aangenaam verras wees! Groete.

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David D - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
David D
With spouse/partner

The accomodation meets your basic needs. The staff were friendly and helpful.

We really enjoyed our stay there. The facilities offered were great.

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Dear David, thank you for your lovely review! We are currently closed for renovations. Please visit again after 1 September, you will be pleasantly surprised!

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Esna V - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Esna V
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker ontspannend.

Die ligging is ideaal om 'n bietjie af te skakel vir 'n naweek.

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Very relaxing.

The location is ideal to switch off a bit for a weekend.

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Hi Esna, baie dankie vir die terugvoer! Ons is tans toe vir opknappings werk. Kom loer gerus in na 1 September, jy sal aangenaam verras wees! Groete.

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Desiree S - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Desiree S
With spouse/partner

Very relaxed.

Really a place where you can relax and unwind.

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Johann B - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johann B
On business

Rustige en baie mooi oornagplek. Die ligging, pragtige omgewing en vriendelike personeel maak dit werklik 'n oase.

Daar kan jy nou lekker ontspan na 'n vermoeiende sake reis. Beslis die moeite werd om daar te bly.

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Quiet and very nice place to stay. The location, beautiful surroundings and friendly staff make it truly an oasis.

There you can now relax after a tiring business trip. Definitely worth staying there.

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Baie dankie vir die pragtige terugvoer Johann, hoop ons sien gou weer!

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Ann V - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Ann V
With spouse/partner

Very old hotel in need of TLC.

Everything in the hotel is very old and it needs a lot of TLC in order for it to be worth paying +- R1000 a night.

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Andre S - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Andre S
With spouse/partner

Onspannend.

Spesiale woord van dankie aan Carl vir sy moeite.

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Relaxing.

Special word of thanks to Carl for his effort.

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Harry V - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Harry V
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker gekuier. Baie goeie ligging. Personeel probeer regtig hard om alles reg te doen.

Sal weer gaan, slegs twee goedjies het gekrap: Ons dink 'n koue bottel water in die yskas by aankoms sou baie welkom gewees het. Ons was nie vooraf ingelig dat daar nie aandetes gaan wees nie, en ook nie dat kroeg gaan toe wees nie. Sou graag so een of twee sportkanale op TV wou sien. Verder was dit 'n baie lekker ervaring.

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Had a great time. Very good location. Staff try really hard to do everything right.

Would go again, only two things scratched: We think a cold bottle of water in the fridge on arrival would have been very welcome. We were not informed in advance that there would be no dinners, nor that the bar would be closed. Would like to see one or two sports channels on TV. Other than that it was a very nice experience.

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Leigh J - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leigh J
Family with young children

We had a truly wonderful experience at Fairy Knowe Hotel. It was the perfect home away from home with friendly staff and an incredible location!

The number of wonderful activities and relaxation available at Fairy Knowe was perfect. We enjoyed relaxing by the river, canoeing and reading books in the hotel lounge. Another great activity was the morning walk to the bird hide nearby. And there are so many great restaurants in the Wilderness village just up the road.

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Leanie L - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Leanie L
Family with young children

Baie eenvoudige akkommodasie, maar tog wil ek terug gaan.

Fantastiese ligging. Ons het in 'n rondawel gebly. Eenvoudige akkommodasie met slegs die nodige in die rondawel, maar netjies en skoon. Die staff was bitter vriendelik en gaaf. Die plaas is al in dieselfde familie vanaf die 1800s, wat dit spesiaal maak.

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Very simple accommodation, but still I want to go back.

Fantastic location. We stayed in a rondavel. Simple accommodation with only the necessary in the rondavel, but neat and clean. The staff was extremely friendly and kind. The farm has been in the same family since the 1800s, which makes it special.

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Christian K - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Christian K
With spouse/partner

Clean room, comfortable bed and good sleep.

The heading says it all.

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Elise H - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elise H
With spouse/partner

Heerlik gebly in die pragtige Vrede Hotel.

'n Lekker, baie bekostigbare oornagplek. Die ontbyt was ook voortreflik.

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Lovely stay in the beautiful Vrede Hotel.

A nice, very affordable place to stay. The breakfast was also excellent.

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Sanette K - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Sanette K
Individual traveler

Baie teleurgesteld.

Die personeel is vriendelik, maar baie onprofessioneel. Dit is jammer vir 'n klomp jong mans wat ander gaste geterroriseer het en die bestuur was nie opgewasse om dit te hanteer nie. Mens gaan met die verwagting om die rus en vrede van Wildernis te beleef, en nie om in vrees te slaap nie.

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Very disappointed.

The staff is friendly, but very unprofessional. It is a shame for a bunch of young men who terrorized other guests and the management was not up to dealing with it. One goes with the expectation to experience the peace and quiet of the Wilderness, and not to sleep in fear.

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Reana R - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Reana R
Individual traveler

Gerieflik.

Baie gerieflike oornag fasiliteit om die omgewing van te besoek en verken. Alhoewel die fasiliteit opknapping en modernisering benodig, was dit goeie waarde vir geld.

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Comfortable.

Very convenient overnight facility to visit and explore the area. Although the facility is in need of renovation and modernisation, it was good value for money.

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Pierre V - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Pierre V
Individual traveler

Rustig en baie mooi natuurskoon.

Met aankoms is ek vriendelik ontvang. Die kamers baie skoon en netjies. Die rivier is baie naby en rustig skoon en ook die braai-area mooi en skoon. Sal hulle beslis weer besoek en aanbeveel. Die geskiedenis van die plek ook baie interessant.

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Quiet and very beautiful scenery.

Upon arrival I was kindly received. The rooms very clean and tidy. The river is very close and quiet and clean and also the braai area nice and clean. Will definitely visit and recommend them again. The history of the place is also very interesting.

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Philippa V - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Philippa V
With friends

Uiters teleurstellende tweede besoek.

My eerste besoek was besonders, maar met my tweede besoek was die diens in die eetsaal power. Die tafeltennisrakette was stukkend en die pooltafel se filt op die blad baie dun en omtrent onspeelbaar. Die diens was vriendelik en behulpsaam, maar die struktuur val 'n bietjie uitmekaar. Dit is 'n groot jammerte want dit is 'n uitstekende lokasie, maar ongelukkig sal ek nie weer die hotel besoek nie.

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Very disappointing second visit.

My first visit was special, but with my second visit the service in the dining room was bad. The table tennis rackets were broken and the pool table felt was very thin and almost unplayable. The service was friendly and helpful, but the structure fell apart a bit. This is a great pity as it is a great location but unfortunately I will not visit the hotel again.

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Corrie M - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Corrie M
With spouse/partner

Baie ontspannend.

Kos was heerlik. Kamers baie netjies. Charl by ontvangs het uit sy pad gegaan om die verblyf vir ons aangenaam te maak. Hy was altyd vriendelik en behulpsaam. Sal Fairy Knowe Hotel aanbeveel vir enige iemand.

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Very pleasant.

Food was delicious. Rooms very neat. Charl at reception went out of his way to make the stay enjoyable for us. He was always friendly and helpful. Would recommend Fairy Knowe Hotel to anyone.

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Christa V - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christa V
Family with young children

Rustig.

Was baie rustig en mooi, reg langs die rivier, kamers is skoon en die bed gemaklik. Alles baie lekker.

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Restful.

Was very peaceful and beautiful, right next to the river, rooms are clean and the bed comfortable. Everything very nice.

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Sonja M - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sonja M
With spouse/partner

Ons het nie oorspronklik die kamer gekry waarvoor ons gevra het, maar na klagtes oor lekkende bad het hul ons dadelik geskuif.

Dit was heerlike ervaring. Die ontbyt is regtig heerlik. Die hotel het opknapping nodig, maar teen die prys wat ons betaal het, was dit waarde vir geld. Die personeel is baie hulpvaardig en vriendelik. Na ons gekla het oor lekkende bad, is ons geskuif na beter kamer waarvoor ons gevra het aan die begin. Baie aangename bekostigbare verblyf.

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We didn't originally get the room we asked for, but after complaints about a leaking bathtub, they moved us immediately.

It was a wonderful experience. The breakfast is really delicious. The hotel needs renovation but for the price we paid it was value for money. The staff is very helpful and friendly. After complaining about leaking bathtub, we were moved to better room we asked for at the beginning. Very pleasant affordable accommodation.

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Riana D - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riana D
With spouse/partner

Lieflike omgewing.

Dame by ontvangs ongelooflik vriendelik en behulpsaam! Kamer baie netjies en skoon, sal net graag aanbeveel dat daar 'n klein yskassie aangebring word.

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Lovely environment.

Lady at reception incredibly friendly and helpful! Room very neat and clean, would just like to recommend a small bar fridge.

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Ria C - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ria C
With spouse/partner

An absolutely amazing experience.

We had a wonderful stay at Fairy Knowe and will definitely return. It was clean, homey with friendly service all in a beautiful setting.

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Richard O - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Richard O
With spouse/partner

Nice old hotel.

The grandeur has left the hotel, but still a nice place to stay and kind staff that will make your stay very pleasant. Clean rooms and big bathrooms, ideal for families.

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Laura S - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Laura S
With spouse/partner

Dit is stil, natuurskoon plek wat perfek is vir 'n wegbreek.

Die plek is om 'n baie mooi plek geleer, die kamers is mooi. Badkamers kan bietjie opgeknap word in die toekoms.

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It is a quiet, scenic place perfect for a getaway.

The place was taught to a very nice place, the rooms are beautiful. Bathrooms may be renovated a bit in the future.

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Alison D - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alison D
With friends

Lovely spot. Although dated, it's clean and the location is excellent.

Only stayed for 1 night. A little dated (could do with a room upgrade), however very clean. Breakfast included in rate.

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Lucille L - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lucille L
Family with young children

Ontspannend.

Baie dankie vir 'n baie lekker tyd by julle. Julle het uit jul pad gegaan om ons gemaklik te maak. Ons het veral die heerlike ontbyt in die oggende geniet.

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Relaxing.

Thank you very much for a very nice time with you. You went out of your way to make us comfortable. We especially enjoyed the delicious breakfast in the mornings.

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Raymond K - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Raymond K
With spouse/partner

Het dit baie geniet.

Dit is 'n baie mooi plek.

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Enjoyed it a lot.

It is a very beautiful place.

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Bruce T - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bruce T
With spouse/partner

Rus vir die siel. Asemrowend mooi.

Waarde vir geld. Skoon verblyf. Pragtige natuur uitsig. 'n Bietjie verf sal groot verskil maak. Sal weer besoek met kinders.

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Rest for the soul. Breathtakingly beautiful.

Value for money. Clean accommodation. Beautiful nature view. A little paint will make a big difference. Will visit again with kids.

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Karin C - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karin C
With spouse/partner

Awesome.

Dit was absoluut waarde vir geld.

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Awesome.

It was absolutely worth the money.

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Riaan B - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Riaan B
With spouse/partner

Groot kamers, pragtige uitsig op rivier en geluide van paddas.

Baie lekker, groot kamers en 'n gemaklike bed. Die uitsig op die rivier is baie mooi. Waarde vir geld.

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Big rooms, beautiful view of the river and loved the sounds of the frogs.

Nice and big rooms with a comfortable bed. The view of the river is beautiful. Value for money.

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Yolandi B - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolandi B
With spouse/partner

Weggesteekte gem.

Pragtige ou hotel weggesteek langs water tussen bome.

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Beautiful old hotel hidden by water among trees.

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Anneke S - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anneke S
Individual traveler

Gemaklik en baie vriendelike ontvangs. Ontbyt baie lekker.

Dit was 'n veilige en gerieflike oornag plek en het aan my vereistes voldoen. Die kamer is baie ruim!

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Comfortable and very friendly reception. Breakfast very tasty.

It was a safe and comfortable overnight place and it met my requirements. The room is very spacious!

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Izak S - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Izak S
Family with young children

Bekostigbaar. Die plek is nie die nuutste nie, maar jy kan nie fout vind daarmee nie en die prys was reg. Kort regtig niks meer nie.

Gerieflik, goeie ontbyt. Kan baie lekker wees in die somer met die rivier so naby.

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Affordable. The place is not the newest, but you can't fault it and the price was right. Nothing needed.

Comfortable, good breakfast. Could be great in summer with the river nearby.

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Tonie En Annalie W - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Tonie En Annalie W
With spouse/partner

Perfekte bestemming.

Ek bly altyd heerlik by Fairy Knowe, ook met my kleinkinders een keer gekom en dit was vir hul vreeslik lekker. Dit is my nommer 1 bestemming.

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Perfect destination.

I always have a wonderful stay at Fairy Knowe, I also came once with my grandchildren and it was very nice for them. This is my number 1 destination.

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Anonymous Guest - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

Delicious breakfast. Very affordable.

Had a great time. The cleanliness needs attention. The big breakfast makes everything worthwhile.

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Riana P - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riana P
With spouse/partner

Uitstekende waarde vir geld.

Ons is met vriendelikheid ontvang. Kamer was skoon en netjies. Ontbyt was 'n fees. Personeel was ten alle tye vriendelik en behulpsaam. Dit was regtig lekker om daar te bly.

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Excellent value for money.

We were welcomed with kindness. Room was clean and tidy. Breakfast was a feast. Staff were friendly and helpful at all times. It was really nice to stay there.

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Gert V - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Gert V
With spouse/partner

Aangenaam verras.

Dit was baie aangenaam om daar te kon kuier. Al wat miskien kan bykom is die gehalte van die televisie-kanale. Dit het ons agtergekom toe ons nie buite kon rondbeweeg nie as gevolg van die reën. Meer kanale, sport en KyNET sal dit vergemaklik. Sal definitief weer daar wil oorbly vir 'n langer tyd.

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Pleasantly surprised.

It was very pleasant to visit there. All that could possibly be added is the quality of the television channels. We realized this when we couldn't move around outside because of the rain. More channels, sports and KyNET will facilitate this. Would definitely want to stay there again for a longer time.

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Anonymous Guest - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Weak.

What is suggested by advertisement is not what you get. Rooms and rest of hotel are neglected. We used to go and get other accommodation, didn't want to pay for such poor accommodation. Hotel urgently needs upgrading. The hotel's location is so ideal to offer accommodation that can be picture perfect.

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Johanna W - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Johanna W
Family with teenagers

Al die basiese in plek, netjies en skoon, met vriendelike personeel en heerlike ontbyt.

Sien sterre.

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All the basics, neat and clean with friendly staff and delicious breakfast.

See rating.

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Conrad K - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Conrad K
With spouse/partner

Hot water.

Everything was perfect except could not shower or bath at all as water was always colder than lukewarm at anytime of day or night. Dis bring under their attention, but nothing was done.

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Donald D - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Donald D
With spouse/partner

Baie rustig, vreedsaam en aangenaam.

Ons het n baie aangename tyd by die hotel deurgebring. Daar was n groot verskeidenheid ontbyt en dit was aangenaam, personeel ook baie hulpvaardig. Die ligging laat jou van al jou stres vergeet. Ek sal dit weer by vriend aanbeveel. Negatief: Kamermat kan gerus vervang word, asook bad was vuil.

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Very quiet, peaceful and pleasant.

We spent a very pleasant time at the hotel. There was a large variety of breakfast and it was pleasant, staff also very helpful. The location makes you forget all your stress. I would recommend it again to friend. Negative: Room carpet could easily be replaced, as well as the bathtub was dirty.

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Wynand F - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Wynand F
With spouse/partner

Gemiddeld.

Personeel is vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Meubels is oud en afgeleef. Tafeltennis en snoekertafels hoort nie in 'n eetsaal nie, geraas van spelers is irriterend terwyl gaste hulle ete geniet.

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Average.

Staff are friendly and helpful. Furniture is old and worn. Table tennis and pool tables do not belong in a dining hall, noise of players is irritating while guests enjoy their meal.

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Philippa V - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Philippa V
With spouse/partner

Uitstekend, julle sien my weer.

Hierdie is die beste akkommodasie wat ek kon aanbeveel. Kamers uitstekend, uitsig uitstekend, diens uitstekend, ontbyt uitstekend. Ek beveel dit oral aan, julle is prima. Vir oud en jonk. Alle aktiwiteite wat mens aan kan dink. Personeel is prima, vriendelik en behulpsaam. Verblyf en kamers silwerskoon en het jy 'n navraag word dit onmiddellik aangespreek.

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Excellent, you see me again.

This is the best accommodation I could recommend. Rooms excellent, view excellent, service excellent, breakfast excellent. I recommend it everywhere, you guys are great. For old and young. All activities that one can think of. Staff are excellent, friendly and helpful. Accommodation and rooms spotless and if you have a query it is addressed immediately.

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Mike T - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mike T
With spouse/partner

Will definitely be back.

Value for money great reception great food and great location. Love the quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

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Fortuin B - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Fortuin B
Family with young children

Goed om te gaan rus.

Het ons tydjie daar baie geniet. Die ontbyt en buffet-etes was hemels. Sal enigeen aanbeveel om daar tuis te gaan. Iets waaraan die bestuur dalk kan kyk is om WiFi meer gerieflik te maak deur dit in kamers te kry.

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Good to rest.

Really enjoyed our time there. The breakfast and buffet meals were heavenly. Would recommend anyone to stay there. Something the management could look into is making WiFi more convenient by getting it in rooms.

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Annerina V - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Annerina V
With spouse/partner

Skoon beddegoed, maar kamers nie skoongemaak nie.

Ek het nie gevoel dis 'n 3-ster hotel nie. Dit lyk maar op plekke vervalle. 'n 3-ter hotel gee ook nie Ricoffy en Cremora in die kamers nie. Daar was baie stof onder die bed en goed van vorige gaste wat agter die spieëlkas ingeval het. So dit word beslis nie weggeskuif elke keer as gaste daar was nie. Ons het ook nie elke dag warm water gehad om in te bad/stort nie.

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Clean bedding, but rooms not cleaned.

I didn't feel it was a 3 star hotel. It just looks dilapidated in places. A 3-ter hotel also does not give Ricoffy and Cremora in the rooms. There was a lot of dust under the bed and things from previous guests that had fallen behind the dresser. So it certainly wasn't moved away every time guests were there. We also didn't have hot water to bath/shower every day.

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Frans D - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Frans D
With spouse/partner

Rustig geleë in pragtige omgewing naby alles wat mens wil sien of ervaar!

Baie historiese hotel met wonderlike mense.

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Quietly located in beautiful surroundings close to everything one wants to see or experience!

Very historic hotel with wonderful people.

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Michael V - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michael V
With spouse/partner

Enjoyable as usual.

Can recommend it for great value for money.

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Sandra L - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sandra L
Family with young children

Nie luuks nie, maar die vriendelike diens, netheid en ligging maak meer as op daarvoor.

Sien sterre.

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Not luxurious, but the friendly service, cleanliness and location more than make up for it.

See stars.

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Michael H - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Michael H
With spouse/partner

Fairy Knowe is a delightful hotel, set in beautiful surroundings.

All staff members friendly and helpful, and our stay pleasant and comfortable; but more prominent notices concerning amenities (boating, games room etc) would have been appreciated - also details of nearby places and activities.

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Erika V - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erika V
With spouse/partner

Baie mooi en baie lekker oorgebly en ontbyt was ook lekker met goeie en vriendelike diens.

Ons sal beslis weer oorslaap. Dit was goeie waarde vir geld, skoon, vriendelik en lekker ontbyt. Die uitsig op die water is baie mooi.

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Very beautiful and very nice overnight stay and breakfast was delicious with good, friendly service.

We will definitely go back. It was good value for money, clean, friendly and delicious breakfast. The view on the water was very beautiful.

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Marius K - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marius K
With spouse/partner

Baie gemaklik. Rustig.

Ontbyt olierig alhoewel mooi aangebied. Eiers glad nie geel nie, amper wit. Stel voor hulle kry beter verskaffer.

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Very comfortable. Peaceful.

Breakfast was oily, but beautifully presented. The eggs wan't yellow at all, almost white. I recommend they get a new caterer.

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Jan Hendrik V - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jan Hendrik V
With spouse/partner

Awesome.

Ek was baie verbaas oor hierdie wonderlike akkommodasie. Heerlike, rustige kamer wat uitkyk op die meer gee mens daai rustigheid en ontspanne gevoel. Hul bedien ook die heerlikste ontbyt en etes. Sal Fairy Knowe Hotel vir enige een aanbeveel om hier te oornag jul sal nie spyt wees nie. Hou so voort met jul goeie gehalte diens.

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Awesome.

I was very surprised with this wonderful accommodation. Lovely, quiet room overlooking the lake gives one that calm and relaxed feeling. They also serve the most delicious breakfasts and meals. Will recommend Fairy Knowe Hotel to anyone staying overnight will not regret it. Keep up with your good quality service.

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Celeste B - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Celeste B
With spouse/partner

Pragtig geleë. Uitstekende ontbyt. Baie vriendelike personeel.

Die hotel is op 'n verskriklike mooi plek geleë. Die ontbyt was regtig baie lekker en die oggende was vredevol. Die swembad en gronde word mooi na gekyk. Tydens die bespreking was die een van die goedkoper plekke in die omgewing. Die kamers is bietjie vervalle (steeds skoon), maar ek voel vir die prys was dit te verwagte en ek was steeds tevrede met die kamer.

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Beautifully located. Excellent breakfast. Very friendly staff.

The hotel is in a terrific location. The breakfast was really nice and the mornings were peaceful. The swimming pool and grounds are looked after. During the booking, one of the cheaper places in the area was. The rooms are a bit dilapidated (still clean), but I feel the price was expected and I was still happy with the room.

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Danica V - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Danica V
Individual traveler

Baie netjiese, skoon en rustige verblyf.

Rondawels perfek vir mense wat bedags die pragtige omgewing wil verken. Skoon, netjies en baie gerieflik. Naby strand en soveel doendinge 'n klipgooi van die hotel af. Heerlike ontbyt daarby! Wens ek kon langer bly; sal weer kom!

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Very neat, clean and peaceful accommodation.

Rondavels are perfect for people who want to explore the beautiful surroundings by day. Clean, neat and very comfortable. Close to the beach and so many activities a stone's throw from the hotel. Delicious breakfast! Wish I could stay longer; will come again!

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It was an absolute pleasure! Hope to see you soon.

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Theo L - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Theo L
Family with young children

Pleasant & peaceful.

Our family had a pleasant & peaceful stay. Friendly & accommodating staff. Needs a bit of upgrading of the facilities but it was a week well spent would definitely be back soon.

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Jani M - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jani M
With spouse/partner

Historiese belewenis en geleë op 'n uitstekende gedeelte van Wilderness.

Het 'n heerlike verblyf gehad sal definitief weer teruggaan. Die hotel is bietjie oud, maar baie netjies.

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Historic experience and located on an excellent section of Wilderness.

Had a lovely stay will definitely go back again. The hotel is a bit old, but very neat.

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Monique R - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Monique R
Family with young children

Net ligging is mooi - res swak.

Die ligging en uitsig is pragtig. Die hotel was 'n teleurstelling. Dit word beslis nie goed onderhou nie. Muf reuk in kamers, matte is deurgeloop, verf op mure is af, spinnerakke in die vensters, bad se emalje is af, handvatsel van kas is af. Ontbyt was soos koshuiskos - droog en sonder smaak. Ons het een dag vroeër uitgeboek. Sal slegs weer soontoe gaan as die hotel klaar opgeknap is. Dit het ongelooflike potensiaal oor die ligging. Dis so jammer dat die plek nie onderhou word nie.

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Only location is nice - rest poor.

The location and view are beautiful. The hotel was a disappointment. It is definitely not well maintained. Musty smell in rooms, carpets are worn, paint on walls is off, cobwebs in the windows, bath enamel is off, cabinet handle is off. Breakfast was like hostel food - dry and tasteless. We checked out one day early. Will only go there again when the hotel is renovated. It has incredible potential over the location. It's such a shame that the place is not maintained.

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Melanie B - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Melanie B
Family with teenagers

Old, outdated and in need of as major overhaul.

Great spot on the river, grounds are well looked after and the staff are very friendly and efficient. The rooms were terrible - grimy, needed painting, bath was shocking, no phone, no fridge, 3 blurry DStv channels not 8 as advertised. The sports equipment was shocking. 10 table tennis bats all broken, a net held together with sellotape and a part of a cardboard box. Tennis equipment was outdated and balls terrible. No restaurant as advertised? No menus for the minimum amount of food they did prepare (burgers, chips and toasties). Our quote said a buffet breakfast which we were looking forward to - didn't happen, no menu. Water in the rooms was warm - just. I know they advertise as the hotel being an "Old dame" but this old dame should have been retired a long time ago.

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Beaulah D - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Beaulah D
Family with teenagers

Rustige verblyf in pragtige omgewing met vriendelike personeel.

Die personeel was baie behulpsaam met raad en inligting oor die omgewing en het ons tuis laat voel van die begin af. Die ontbyt is heerlik met vinnige diens. Ten spyte van die ouderdom van die gebou, word dit goed onderhou en mens het alles tot jou beskikking wat jy teen die billike tarief verwag. Die kinders het die rivier en swembad baie geniet.

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Peaceful accommodation in beautiful surroundings with friendly staff.

The staff were very helpful with advice and information about the area and made us feel at home from the start. The breakfast is delicious with fast service. Despite the age of the building, it is well maintained and you have at your disposal everything you would expect at a reasonable rate. The children really enjoyed the river and pool.

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Sharne M - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Sharne M
Family with young children

Baie lekker langs die rivier!

Baie spasie in die rondawel. Moet asb. beter kano's voorsien. En die stortgordyn moet vervang word.

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Very nice by the river!

Lots of space in the rondavel. Should please better canoes provided. And the shower curtain needs to be replaced.

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Dear Sharne,

It was great hosting you. We will definitely see to the shower curtain.

Regards,
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Jan N - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan N
With spouse/partner

Happy with stay.

Enjoyed our stay as well as canoeing up the river.

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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children
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Anonymous Guest - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner

Unpleasant

Fairy Knowe indicates on Lekkerslaap's website that a buffet breakfast is available. This was not the case at all. We could only choose between scrambled egg or Sunnyside up egg with 2 strips of bacon, a sizzle of small sausage, butter beans with potatoes and toast for 2 mornings in a row. In the morning at 3 we went to eat at Wimpy even though we paid for breakfast. When asked about the management, the lady at reception said that the hotel is under new management and the website has not yet been updated. The hotel also does not offer lunch or dinner as indicated on the website. The bathroom soap dish of the room where we went home was dirty, old yellow soap stuck to it, actually it was just creepy, the bath water lukewarm/cold, the furniture old and tired. We experienced that the management was extremely inept with the staff, we could hear the staff arguing during breakfast. The poor reception lady on the Sunday when we checked out was shaking like a reed while the driver was standing behind her again the driver was very unfit. The site is generally very neglected.

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Daleen B - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Daleen B
With spouse/partner

Baie aangenaam.

Baie vriendelike personeel. Skilderagtige ligging. Ongelooflike waarde vir geld. Skoon en netjies. Volgens hoorsê gaan fasiliteit opgegradeer word. Soveel potensiaal vir effe meer luukse akkommodasie.

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Very pleasant.

Friendly staff. Scenic location. Value for money. Clean and neat. From what I heard the facility is going to be upgraded. So much potential for somewhat more luxurious accommodation.

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Rene D - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Rene D
With spouse/partner

Dit lyk as of daar baie opknapping nodig is.

Ons wou graag aandete by die restaurant geniet, maar was meegedeel die kombuis is gesluit. Nie vriendelike personeel nie.

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Looks like a lot of renovation is needed.

We would have liked to have dinner at the restaurant, but was informed that the kitchen was closed. Not friendly staff.

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Danie G - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Danie G
With spouse/partner

Die gebou en fasiliteite is 'n bietjie oud, maar die wonderlike ligging en vriendelike diens maak op daarvoor.

Die Fairy Knowe Hotel is geleë op die pragtige Serpentinerivier in Wildernis. 'n Beter ligging kan jy nie kry nie. Dit is ook super rustig en mooi daar binne-in die natuur. Ongelukkig is die fasiliteite (kamers, badkamers en eetsaal) uit 'n vorige era, maar nie 'n aantreklike vorige era nie. Ek sou skat daar was 'n opknapping in die 70's en niks is ooit weer verder gedoen nie. Mens kan dus die billike koste verstaan. Ek sou egter bereid gewees het om meer te betaal vir 'n bietjie meer luuksheid. Die personeel, van die bestuur tot die kombuis- en tuinpersoneel, was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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The building and facilities are a bit old, but the great location and friendly service make up for it.

The Fairy Knowe Hotel is situated on the beautiful Serpentine River in Wilderness. You can't find a better location. It is also super peaceful and beautiful there in nature. Unfortunately, the facilities (rooms, bathrooms and dining hall) are from a bygone era, but not an attractive bygone era. I would guess there was a renovation in the 70's and nothing was ever done again. So one can understand the reasonable cost. However, I would have been willing to pay more for a little more luxury. The staff, from the management to the kitchen and garden staff, were very friendly and helpful.

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Goeie Middag

Hoop dit gaan goed?
Baie dankie dat u by Fairy Knowe Hotel gebly het.
Ons is tans in die beplanning om opgradeerings te doen en ons glo dat met u volgende besoek n beter ervaring dan sal beleef na die opgradeerings.
Indien ons enige verdere inligting kan verkaf of kan help is u meer as welkom om ons te kontak.

Vriendelike Groete
Fairy Knowe Hotel Span

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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner

The surroundings are beautiful, but the accommodation and reception at Fairy Knowe can no longer be seen of the former splendor and splendor.

Excellent location and lovely surroundings from which to explore. However, buildings, rooms and bedding are in urgent need of attention. The interior is old and run down, in dire need of renovation and replacement to regain its former sense of luxury and pampering.

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Johann V - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johann V
With spouse/partner

Rustige verblyf met vriendelike personeel.

'n Baie aangename verblyf met die rustigheid van die omgewing en die lekker roei op die rivier was die moeite werd. Het nie die kamer gekry wat bespreek was nie. Die hotel kan 'n voorkeur bestemming word as hy op gegradeer kan word. Die kos goed, maar nie altyd konstant. Personeel baie behulpsaam en vriendelik.

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Peaceful accommodation with friendly staff.

A very pleasant stay with the tranquility of the surroundings and the nice rowing on the river was worth it. Didn't get the room that was booked. The hotel can become a preferred destination if it can be upgraded. The food is good, but not always constant. Staff very helpful and friendly.

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Reivilo O - Feb 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Reivilo O
With spouse/partner

Slegs een nag oornag, maar die uitsig was uitstekend!

Omdat ons letterlik net oornag het sal dit onbillik wees om 'n resensie te lewer, regtig.

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Stayed for one night only, but view was excellent!

As we only stayed one night a review wouldn't be fair.

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Hannes M - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannes M
Family with teenagers

Goeie ligging, maar behoort opgegradeer te word.

Goeie ligging, maar sommige areas is afgeleef en behoort verfris te word. Administrasie is nie goed nie en ons het weke gesukkel om terugbetaling van kamer se kansellasie te kry. Ons sal weer besoek, maar die plek het onvervulde potensiaal en het liefdevolle aandag nodig.

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Good location but should be upgraded.

Good location, but some areas are tired and should be refreshed. Administration is not good and we struggled for weeks to get refund of room's cancellation. We will visit again but the place has unfulfilled potential and needs some loving attention.

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Baie dankie vir die resensie, ons waardeer die terugvoering geweldig baie.

Ek vra hartlik onverskoning vir die ongerief met die terugbetaling. Ons is tans besig met 2017 se beplanning met betrekking tot die herstelwerk wat ons benodig. Ons wil baie graag teen die einde van die jaar n goeie verandering maak aan die perseel met n bietjie verlange aandag aan onderhoud.

Ek hoop met julle volgende verblyf kan ons u veras!

Fairy Knowe Hotel
Hannelie G - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hannelie G
With spouse/partner

Baie behulpsaam en vriendelik!

Die personeel was baie behulpsaam en het ons tuis laat voel met ons besoek vir die SA Landloop te George. My man het die braai die aand by die rondawel baie geniet! Ons en ons kinders het die kort tydjie geniet in Wildernis, gelukkig het die weer saam gespeel en kon ons ook oop die stand uitkom.

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Very helpful and friendly!

The staff were very helpful and made us feel at home during our visit for the SA Cross Country in George. My husband really enjoyed the barbecue that evening at the rondavel! We and our children enjoyed the short time in Wildernis, fortunately the weather cooperated and we were also able to get out of the stand.

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Annatjie S - Aug 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Annatjie S
Individual traveler

Hotel en kamers en badkamers het opknapping nodig. Personeel baie vriendelik.

Daar was die betrokke tyd 60+ jong rugbyspelers van verskillende klubs by die hotel vir kursus in omgewing. Hulle was baie vriendelik maar het ontbyt gekompliseerd. Die personeel dus baie besig en ek enigste ander gas by ontbyt. Tweede oggend se ontbyt wel joghurt gehad, maar geen vrugte nie. Die kamer het 'n pragtige uitsig gehad, maar moes my bagasie teen 'n moeilike trap op en af dra. Die persone by die ontvangs baie vriendelik en het aan my inligting oor die omgewing gegee. Ek het al vir die selfde bedrag beter verblyf in die omgewing gehad. Wildernis so pragtig dat die uitsig vir verblyf vergoed het.

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Hotel and rooms and bathrooms need an upgrade. Staff very friendly.

At that particular time there were 60+ young rugby players from different clubs at the hotel for a course in the area. They were very friendly but complicated breakfast. The staff were thus very busy and I was the only other guest there for breakfast. The second morning I had yogurt, but no fruit. The room had a beautiful view, but I had to carry my luggage up and down a difficult staircase. The staff at reception were friendly and provided me with information on the area. I have stayed in better places for the same amount of money in the area. Wilderness is so beautiful that the view made up for the accommodation.

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Ingrid W - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Ingrid W
Individual traveler

Puik diens en kos, maar kamer was ysig koud. Geen verwarmers, warmkomberse of ekstra komberse.

Sal weer daar gaan bly, maar beslis nie in winter nie.

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Excellent service and food, but room was freezing. No heaters, electric blankets or extra blankets.

Will call again, but not in winter.

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Mareli H - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Mareli H
With spouse/partner

Nie my geld werd.

Die foto van die kamer op die webtuiste waarvoor ek bespreek het is nie die kamer wat ek gekry het nie. Ek het vir 'n dubbel-eenheid wat na die tuin front en een langs die rivier met 2 enkelbeddens. Die aanwysings en GPF kaart het ons telkens na verkeerde plek gewys. Ek het die ontvangs gekontak om my te help maar die dame wat daar werk kon nie vir my verduidelik hoe om daar te kom en voorgestel dat die bestuurder met my praat en sou my onmiddellik terugskakel aangesien ons reeds in Wildernis gearriveer het en telkemale op verkeerde bestemming aangekom het. 10 minute later, geen oproep maar gelukkig by 'n Wildernis inwoner korrekte aanwysings ontvang. Kamer skoon en netjies. Mooi uitsig en ligging oor rivier en veilige omgewing. Ontbyt was bevredigend alhoewel 'n kelner wat laaste spek krummel uit opdienbak eet voor dit minute later aangevul word nie 'n goeie prentjie skep. Kan eerder as B&B gelys word. Dis 'n mooi plek met baie potensiaal maar met beter bestuur.

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Not worth my money.

The photo of the room on the website I booked is not the room I got. I have for a double unit facing the garden and one next to the river with 2 single beds. The directions and GPF map kept pointing us to the wrong place. I contacted the reception to help me but the lady working there could not explain to me how to get there and suggested that the driver speak to me and would call me back immediately as we had already arrived in the Wilderness and repeatedly at the wrong destination arrived 10 minutes later, no call but luckily received correct directions from a Wilderness resident. Room clean and tidy. Nice view and location over river and safe environment. Breakfast was satisfactory although a waiter eating the last bacon crumble from a serving tray before it is refilled minutes later does not paint a good picture. May be listed as B&B instead. It's a nice place with a lot of potential but with better management.

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Anonymous Guest - Feb 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
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