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4.2 out of 5from 44 reviews for Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge
Elri O - Dec 2019
Heerlik ontspannend in asemrowende natuurskoon.
Geselligheid, besonderse staproetes, gerieflike verblyf en heerlike kos. Dit alles met 'n perfekte ligging. Wat meer kan mens vra!
Andrew D - Sep 2019
Goeie plek om te oornag op dag 1 van jou toer na berge.
Glad nie baie om te doen as jy nie stap of bergklim nie. Dankie vir die bestuur om die lammergeiers vir ons te lok. Dit het ons verblyf die moeite werd gemaak.
Warm hospitality with excellent service/assistance from all levels of personell at the resort.
It was a real treat from our arrival until our departure. Every single person at the resort were courteous and friendly. It is such a pity to drive through such a devastatingly poor area to reach such a natural splendour! The graffiti at the cave along the entrance-way to the resort is a shame. All that set aside, we will visit again and again for the spectacular views.
Barry J - Jul 2019
Vriendelike en hulpvaardige personeel en alles is netjies en skoon. Voel net dat daar te veel basiese goedere uit voorraad was vir hierdie tyd van die vakansie, soos cappuccino (kan doen met 'n behoorlike cappuccino-masjien en nie kits-sakkies nie) en hout of steenkool vir die kaggel in die sitkamer. Al die restaurant se etes was uit die boonste rakke.
Elna J - May 2019
Pragtige natuurskoon, maar sal nie aanbeveel nie, weens veiligheidsredes en instandhouding.
Mooi plek met baie potensiaal maar weens veiligheidsredes en gebrekkige instandhouding nie aanbeveelbaar vir reisigers nie. Warm water in storte maar min. Die paaie na Witsieshoek nie goed in stand gehou nie en graffiti teen die rotse afskuwelik.
Dalphine P - Feb 2019
We expected more from the accommodation, but the view was fantastic.
We stayed in the hikers cabin and the ceiling and curtains were broken. There was no water and low shedding. We stayed overnight in a bungalow. There were no bulbs in the lamps next to the bed. The breakfast and views are fantastic, but the accommodation is disappointing.
Ons het meer verwag van die akkommodasie, maar die uitsig is fantasties.
Ons in die hikers cabin oornag en die plafon en gordyne was stukkend. Daar was geen water en beurtkrag. Ons het toe oornag in 'n bungalow. Daar was geen gloeilampe in die lampies langs die bed nie. Die ontbyt en uitsig is fantasties, maar die akkommodasie is teleurstellend.
Jaco Z - Jan 2019
It was pleasant in a very nice environment.
The staff were very helpful and the accommodation clean and tidy. The food was good and enough! I would suggest that there be bath mats in the sleeping places for after bath and when you get into bed. There is only 1 TV in the lounge at the dining area, so only one person or group of people can watch TV. I suggest they install TVs in every room because the evenings can become long after dinner in the room.
Dit was aangenaam in 'n baie mooi omgewing.
Die personeel was baie behulpsaam en die akkommodasie skoon en netjies. Die kos was goed en genoeg! Ek wil voorstel dat daar badmatjies in die slaapplekke gesit word vir na bad en wanneer jy in die bed klim. Daar is slegs 1 TV in die sitkamer by die eetplek en sodoende kan slegs 1 persoon of groep persone TV kyk. Ek stel voor hulle installeer TV's in elke kamer omdat die aande lank raak na ete in die kamer.
All the potential in the world.
This place is situated in an enchanting area high up in the mountains, the scenery is magnificent and perfect for hikers. The rest of the establishment hasn't seemed to have been given much consideration though, it's more like a cheap back-packers lodge for wealthy tourists than the R1600 per night price tag would suggest to South Africans. Although the rooms are far from the restaurant you will find no bar fridge in your room. There are also no markers around the lodge indicating where hiking trails start or their duration, there's no curio shop if you forgot your hat or sunglasses and the meals are bland and choices are limited. The receptionist was very attentive and went out of her way to assist us during our stay which we really appreciated, the staff were friendly and the chalet we stayed in had double windows (some only have one) which provided beautiful views and was clean and spacious.
Bettina M - Dec 2018
Super host, especially Nelson caring for every request. Stunning location. 100% recommended.
Mia S - Nov 2018
Chalet was netjies en skoon. Kos by die restaurant was lekker smaakvol, en glad nie te duur nie. Die enigste negatief is dat daar geen televisie in die kamers is nie, wat die aande bietjie lank maak.
Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge's response
Baie dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoering, opreg waardeur.
Nadine en personeel
Lê in die bed en kyk vir die berge.
Eish. Om by Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge uit te kom moet jy deur Qwaqwa ry. That is interesting, and rather sad. Maar as jy eers daar is vergeet jy heeltemal daarvan. Ons het in 'n chalet gebly vir 'n aand. Die views is amazing. Daar is paar nice stap roetes maar blykbaar moet mens Sentinel Peak toe gaan vir die regte roetes Tugela Fall toe. Om daar te kom kort mens hoë kar soos bakkie verkieslik, maar daar is transport soontoe en terug van Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge af, ons het dit net gemis. Staff baie vriendelik en restaurant het ook goed na ons gekyk met 'n lekker lunch en 3 course aandete. As ek my self kry sit ek staar vir die berge, ons het regtig gerus hier gevoel.
Baie dankie vir jou positiewe terugvoering, ons waardeur dit baie.
Nicki M - Oct 2018
Witsieshoek was an incredible stay for our family! Staff was very helpful and geared to serve guests!
The staff were amazing and served us beyond what we asked of them. Cabin was extremely comfortable and definitely worth the stay! Our boys were spoiled with amazing food which sparked their energy for hiking! And the views and stars were incredible. Definitely worth a visit!
Thank you, Nicki and family, for your wonderful review, much appreciated.
Jan, Nadine and Staff
Ansunette D - Oct 2018
Heerlike lodge met uitstekende ligging.
Ons het ‘n goedkoper opsie gesoek vir 'n impulsiewe naweek weg. Die Hikers Cabin kon dit vir ons bied. Besonderhede waarvan ons egter onbewus was tot ons aankoms was dat die badkamers en kombuis gemeenskaplik is (nie ‘n krisis nie, maar tog iets waarvan mens vooraf bewus wil wees) en dat ontbyt ingesluit is (aangename bonus). Ons kamer se verf het bietjie afgedop en die gordyn was gedeeltelik los toe ons daar aankom. Alles was egter skoon, dit was lekker om die selfsorggeriewe te hê van die Hikers Cabin, die diens is goed en dit was ‘n ongelooflike wegbreeknaweek. Witsieshoek sal ons vir seker weer sien.
Elize R - Jul 2018
The floor tiles and bathroom door were dirty.
We had a nice stay, but there is a lack of information about the area.
Surita G - Jun 2018
Die ligging maak op vir enige tekortkominge. Die ontbyt was baie vervelig en nie gemaak met 'n aanvoeling of liefde vir kook of kos nie.
Well situated for hiking. Friendly, helpful staff. Value for money. Good food. Next time I will be prepared for the 3 day hike from The Lodge over the Centinal through the Amphitheater to Mount Aux Source and back.
Frieda G - Mar 2018
Groot was ons telleurstelling toe ons daar aankom en sien dat die “large bungalow” eintlik 'n piepklein kamertjie is waar jy skaars om die bed kan loop met geen uitsig oor die mooi berge nie. Jan, die bestuurder van Witsieshoek was vol begrip vir ons dilemma en het sommer vinnig vir ons 'n plan gemaak. Die staf was net so behulpsaam en vriendelik. Ons “nuwe” kamer wat beskryf word as 'n “chalet” was beautiful met 'n stunning uitsig oor die berge. Ruim en privaat en perfek! Restaurant se pryse is baie billik en ek moes twee aande in 'n ry lam tjoppies eet, want dit was net so lekker. Witsieshoek sal ons definitief weer sien. Dankie aan Jan en al die staf wat uit hulle pad uit gegaan het om ons te akkomodeer. Sien julle gou weer. Ns: 'n Yskas in die eenhede en miskien 'n opsie om te braai sal 'n goeie opgradering wees.
Rochelle R - Jan 2018
Our experience at Witsieshoek was very positive. Our room was comfortable, convenient and very neat. The staff were friendly and were able to assist with directions and any questions we could possible have. Would definitely stay there again.
Ons ervaring by Witsieshoek was baie positief. Ons kamer was gerieflik, gemaklik en baie netjies. Personeel was vriendelik en kon help met aanwysings en enige vrae wat ons moontlik gehad het. Ek sal beslis weer daar gaan bly.
Janine T - Jan 2018
The quality of the restaurant food was very disappointing.
Dave J - Jan 2018
Great location, good food, small but nice rooms (bungalows).
Baie gerieflike verblyf in 'n pragtige area.
Die chalet was skoon, goed toegerus en baie gerieflik. Die ontbyt wat by die verblyf ingesluit is was lekker en die diens in die restaurant en by ontvangs was baie goed en al die personeel baie vriendelik. Sal die Lodge definitief aanbeveel, veral vir besoekers wat die Mont aux Sources staproete wil doen.
Stephanie P - Jan 2018
Heerlik, rustig en baie lekker kos.
Die chalets is baie skoon, netjies en mooi. Pragtige uitsigte orals om. Die kos was heerlik en baie smaaklik. Regtig waarde vir geld vir die buffet. Baie vriendelike diens, oulike Afrikaanse bestuurders.
Kathy R - Dec 2017
Stunning mountain views. Had a wonderful stay!
Wonderful mountain resort!
Baie gerieflike akkommodasie. Uitsig was asemrowend.
Carol L - Nov 2017
Aangenaam verras, skoon en netjies.
Die verblyf is skoon, netjies en goed toegerus, die uitsig is pragtig en daar is heelwat staproetes om te volg. Die ontbyt ingesluit is 'n bonus. Sal weer besoek.
Arno L - Oct 2017
Witsieshoek is baie goed ingerig vir stappers van enige ervaring tipe. Hulle wooneenhede is netjies en skoon en die staff is vreeslik hulpvaardig.
Nico F - Sep 2017
Gerieflike en pragrige kamers, heerlike kos in 'n pragtige plek
Baie lekker gebly. Kamers was baie mooi, skoon en gerieflik met asemrowende uitsigte. Die kos was niks fancy gewees nie, maar was heerlik gewees, ons het ons lippe afgelek. Daar was groot genoeg verskeidenheid om almal gelukkig en knuppeldik te hou. Die hotel is geleë in een van die pragtigste plekke in Suid Afrika, dit is regtig asemrowend. Ook nie baie ver van die Sentinel Car Park nie, ook 'n baie spesiale plek. Wonderlike naweek. Baie dankie.
Martiens B - Aug 2017
Aangenaam, nie so seker of dit heeltemal waarde vir geld is nie.
Kan meer met die ligging doen.
Florinda W - Aug 2017
Alhoewel ons in Aug daar oorgeslaap het het ons glad nie koud gekry in die gerieflike skoon moderne rondawel nie.
Goeie waarde vir geld. Die personeel is goed opgelei, ingelig, hulpvaardig en vriendelik. Ons blyplek was skoon, netjies en goed toegerus teen die koue op die berg. Die ligging is die beste eienskap van die oord. Die uitsig is asemrowend en ons het ook die bonus van 'n volmaan ervaar terwyl ons daar bo in die berg was.
Eugene P - Aug 2017
Heerlike wegbreek so na aan die natuur onder 'n sterrehemel.
Yvette R - Mar 2017
Amazing, ligging stunning.
Die staproetes is pragtig en iets vir almal, die verblyf was netjies en die kos smaaklik. Die kospakkies kan beter wees. Sal definitief aanbeveel.
Beautiful place. Poor hotel.
When we arrived we were placed in a unit without water, when it was fixed there was no warm water. We were moved to another unit, the water was on then off, then on then off and the floor was dirty.
Pragtige plek. Swak hotel.
Toe ons arriveer is ons in 'n plek sonder water geplaas, toe die water herstel is geen warm water. Ons is na 'n ander plek geskuif die water was kort kort af en die vloere was vuil.
The best place for hikers and mountain lovers!
The people were very friendly and helpful! The rooms were spacious and comfy! The restaurant's food was good value for money! The 7 km road between Witsieshoek and Sentinel is a bit rough on certain places for a sedan, so take it slow. Wonderful hiking trails within easy reach directly from Witsieshoek. Best place for hikers and mountain lovers.
Beste plek om te bly vir stappers en bergliefhebbers!
Die mense is vriendelik en hulpvaardig! Kamers ruim en gerieflik! Die Restaurant se kos is goeie waarde vir geld! Die 7 km pad van Witsieshoek na Sentinel piek is bietjie rof op seker plekke vir sedan-voertuie, ry maar net stadig. Baie wonderlike staproetes is binne beryk direk vanaf Witsieshoek. Beste plek om te bly vir stappers en bergliefhebbers
At V - Aug 2016
I suppose most people come for the hiking, adventure, incredible view, not necessarliy for the food and the accommodation.
Definitely not for small kids - felt very sorry for the couples with toddlers. More information should be given on the website especially for those who haven't been to Witsieshoek about preparation for hikes, starting points, times, safety / condition of trails (ice can be deadly on hiking trails for inexperienced hikers, and people who have fear of hights should definitely stay away). Dinners are a bit expensive (about R160 per person) and it is a set menu (1 meat, starch, veggies, salad, dessert and coffee/tea), not a buffet! As far as I could see most people found the food acceptable and tasty. Accommodation in bungalows aren't very private, the walls are really thin (a lot of noise can get through), but acceptable for a short stay - as someone explained to me: "... this place is for hikers, not for people who want to sit around and talk ..." Have to mention that we had an unforgetable experiende, especially with the snow on the mountains!
Ek lei af dat meeste mense gaan soontoe vir die stap, avontuur en ongelooflike uitsig, nie noodwendig vir kos en verblyf nie.
Definitief nie vir klein kinders nie - het baie jammer gevoel vir paartjies met jong kinders. Meer inligting sou waardeer word op webtuiste spesifiek vir nuwelinge by Witsieshoek i.v.m. stapvoorbereiding, Vertrekpunte, staptye en veiligheid / kondisie van roete (bv. ys op voetpaadjies is lewensgevaarlik vir onervare stappers, en mense met hoogtevrees moet dit nie aandurf nie). Aandetes is bietjie duur (±R160-00 p/p), en dit is 'n "set menu" (1x vleis, stysel, groente, slaai, nagereg en tee/koffie), nie 'n "buffet" nie! Kos was nietemin smaaklik en aanvaarbaar vir die meeste gaste wat ek kon aflei. Verblyf in "bungalo's" lewer ietwat min privaatheid a.g.v. dun mure tussen kamers (dus lawaai sensitief), maar nietemin aanvaarbaar vir 'n kort kuiertjie - soos iemand aan my verduidelik het; "...die plek is vir mense wat kom stap, nie noodwendig wat kom kuier nie..." Moet wel noem dat ons 'n onvergeetlike belewenis gehad het, veral met die sneeu op die berge!
Erik O - Jan 2016
Great service! Many thanks to Jan.
Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge is a great place to stay to head for the Sentinal Chain Ladder day hike! Also a special warm thanks goes to Jan for his superb service and always ready to give his advice.
Zsa-zsa S - Dec 2015
Beeldskone plek vir goeie rus!
Pragtige, skoon en rustige verblyf. Perfek om weg te kom van die stad se geraas. Die amfiteater-stap word definitief aanbeveel!
Jaime G - Dec 2015
It is a good place, but I think it is more suited to couples with no children.
The internet was not working in some places in general but they can improve.
Best decision to sleep over after a long walk on a very hot day. The children enjoyed the view and the food served. Money well spent.
Eric T - Sep 2015
Very pleasantly surprised by the upgraded resort and the enthusiastic management and staff.
A great base from which to hike and explore this mountain escarpment, with dramatic mountain scenery and many photo opportunities.
Regard V - Jan 2015
Accommodation: 1 out of 10 - we stayed in one of the older units. ( Maluti . The water was undrinkable on the day of arrivial. We had to buy water from reception as the bar was closed. The entire carpet of the unit was really unpleasant to look at. And soaking wet. from corner to corner... quite disgusting to say the least. Beds was good. And we found a scorpion on our first night. Breakfast 10 out of 10. Lunch and Dinner. 5 out of 10. We had 2 lunches every time there was items missing from the bill. We had 2 dinners and with every dinner there was items missing from the bill. Staff. 10 out of 10. Every one was friendly. Hiking trails. 7 out of 10. The map we were handed. Reminded me of a Mac Donalds happy meal toy. a topographical map would have been much more helpful. The route that we walked was not clearly marked and we got lost for a number of km's before realizing. We did manage to make it back to camp.
We are so sorry that you were unhappy with the accommodation at Witsieshoek. The Maluti rooms were the last to be fixed up - and are now upgraded and are now really nice. We have also replaced the carpet floors with slate tiles to cope with the inevitable problems associate with mountain rains and guests arriving back drenched from their hike. We do hope you will visit us again, and enjoy the upgraded accommodation.
Kaiye L - Dec 2014
Lerika F - Feb 2014
'n Pragtige omgewing en lekker staproetes.
Dit was presies wat ons gesoek het. Dit is geen "fancy" verblyf nie (ouer eenhede nog nie opgegradeer nie), maar elke eenheid kyk uit oor die pragtige bergreeks. Jy hoef slegs uit jou deur te stap en dan is jy op die staproete. Die kamers is primitief met slegs 'n ketel (geen yskas, mikrogolfoond, ens. nie).
Ons is so bly dat julle Witsieshoek geniet het. Al die eenhede is nou reggemaak. Die chalet en rondawel kamers is nie ingerig vir selfsorg nie, dus kan gaste gebruik maak van die restaurant vir etes. Ons hoop om julle weer te sien.
John W - Jan 2014
Used the Witsieshoek as a base camp for area backpacking trip. Rooms were great, and Kevin the manager was fantastic. I will be back for the amazing view!!
Great to know you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again.
Arjan V - Aug 2013
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Address: R 57, Witsieshoek, Phuthaditjhaba, 9869, Free State
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