Battlefields Country Lodge

We arrived as part of a tour group for 2 nights. There was no water and although we were told pumps were being repaired, water did not come back on for almost 36 hours. Staff did little to help, such as provide bottled water. Totally unacceptable. May be an isolated incident but miserable bar staff and average food did little to help the frustration. Finally, on the morning of departure the water was back on. Sadly, a complete lack of confidence in the hotel meant I could not recommend.

We stayed here as part of a tour of SA including the battlefields It was alright but seeing as people only come to see the battlefields I don’t expect they get much return business. I don’t think this hotel tries very much. The food could be better and the bar staff are the glummest people I have seen in a long time. Many people had no water for showers etc. Nice towels.

The first room we were given was pretty awful. Felt cold, damp and resembled a scout camp dorm. I complained and we were moved to a round house room. This was much better, recently renovated, lovely, comfy, clean bed, nicely appointed bathroom. However, the floor was extremely slippy in the bathroom, water went all over the floor from the walk in shower. The shower was very lack luster. There was nowhere to put anything in the bathroom, so wash bags etc had to go on the floor. Severe lack of towel rails too. Every time you used any toilet roll, the roll fell on the floor; (we think the holder was put on upside down!). The room had no view, only one window, outside was just concrete and other round houses. Our evening buffet meal was pretty awful. Our breakfast even worse. Some money has obviously been spent on the place, but the renovations have not been executed that well. 2 guests in a renovated room had no hot water or heating and there was no-one on site to fix it for them overnight. The chairs in the restaurant were enormous, hard to manoeuvre and being cream, won't stay looking clean for long. Not our favourite place on our tour I'm afraid.

We stayed at this hotel as part of a tour so not selected by ourselves. Rooms were quiet and beds comfortable. Good location for the Battlefields. Breakfast was limited but ok. Hot water provided for DIY instant coffee or tea. Limited choice for evening meal and buffet service. Omelettes were made on request as an alternative. Swimming pool out of action. We felt that it met our needs whilst there but clearly there is potential for this hotel to improve its ratings.

This lodge was part of a tour so not selected by ourselves. Had already read online about the negatives. It was much better than expected. Lovely grounds. Housekeeping needed seen too. The shower was badly in need of a good clean and grouted. Food was ok, just needed warm plates for the hot stuff. Drink was cheap. Wonder if they had issues with staffing as it was a bit out of the way. Did not deter from the trip

Stayed here on a Riviera tour to SA and this was near to the Zulu battlefields. The hotel was quite average and the food quality was a little poor. The hotel is very remote and having just changed ownership think more effort needs to be made by the new owner to motivate the staff who really didn’t have any enthusiasm. I hope things can be turned round as the place could be so much better with just a bit more effort. As Brits we are a pretty resilient bunch and an issue with the water didn’t cause too much hassle. I have my fingers crossed that things can only get better. It didn’t spoil the trip at all though