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A Mini town in itself
Review of Spier Hotel, Stellenbosch by
zillis
Advantages: Everything you need all under one 'roof'
Disadvantages: Not as personal as some of the smaller boutique hotels
...I stayed at the Spier Hotel (or 'The Village at Spier' which it's also referred to) for 2 nights in December 2006 as part of my Honeymoon. We did a self drive along the Garden Route and this was one of our stops, we chose this hotel as we thought it would be a good base for our wine tasting adventures in and around Stellenbosch. The Hotel was easy to find (about 10 minute drive from Stellenbosch town centre) and upon arrival check in was easy and ... ...information was given to us about the facilities). As the Hotel is so big we were transported with our luggage to our room via a 'Golf Cart' driving to our room seemed to take quite a while however later we discovered the walk was quicker??!
Accomodation consists of 2 storey blocks and the whole place looks like a pretty little village instead of a hotel. The room itself was big, high ceilings, stone floors and lots of space - only a couple of bits ...
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24.02.2007
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The Palms Retreat and Restaurant, Wilderness
Review of Palms, Wilderness by
Fluffkin74
Advantages: Great food, beautiful decor, friendly staff
Disadvantages: Absolutley nothing!
My husband and I spent two nights in The Palms in Wilderness in February and we can say without hesitation that this truly is a gem in the Garden Route. Where Wilderness itself is a little unspectacular (An opinion which is possibly tainted somewhat by the grey and rainy weather) - It does sit in a perfect position to take your pick from a plethora of outing possibilities. Your only problem may be that there is so much to choose from. The Palms itself ... ...oasis… Nestled in lush gardens the rooms are secluded and private and finished with a combination of cool African chic and attention to detail which begs the question as to how a fifth star is missing from their official ratings. But this is not pretentious chic, this is natural, comfortable-in-its-own-skin chic. Somehow the proprietors have managed to create something that oozes luxury without being in the least bit showy. (The only conclusion we ...
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08.04.2008
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Relaxation in Beautiful surroundings
Review of Cathedral Peak Hotel, Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park by
ClaudineNel
Advantages: Babysitting available, Afternoon Tea
Disadvantages: A bit off the beaten track
We stayed here in September 2006 for a weekend on our way to the Kwa Zulu Natal South Coast, and loved every minute.
Firstly it is a bit of a drive through villages, dodging cows and chickens, but once you are there it is pure paradise. Clear, fresh air, a stately country hotel surrounded by beautiful mountains, the Drakensberg.
We booked a family room as we have a five year old and a baby. The room was a real surprise, it was huge and actually ... ...first room were two single beds and the cot set up and made up, and then in the second room was a double bedroom and doors going out onto the patio. This was ideal so that we could have some privacy, but still be close enough to hear the baby.
The hotel is quite remote, so I think it only offers Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, but the food was delicious. They also had high tea on the patio with coffee (or milk for the kids) and delicious biscuits. This ...
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18.07.2007
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My experience of South Africa
Review of Hippo Hollow Country Estate, Hazyview by
denbar123
Advantages: Plenty of Rands to the Pound
Disadvantages: Being careful of the crime rate
Hazyview was the first time holiday I had in South Africa ,a a visit to the Kruger park
I have been visiting South Africa since the seventies ,my second home in fact .
It is a fantastic place to be ,from Table Mountian to going on Safari to eating in good resturants .
I have had some fantastic experiences Ive walked with Elephants ,had been on many a Safari ,thebest one was at the Phinda Mountian lodge ,and we had an amazing ranger that took us ... ...an amazing feast in the bush you cant get better that that.
Sun City is also a great place if you like a flutter in the Casino ,we stayed at the Palace hotel as a gift from my family, a palace ! it is 5star 's and more.
Kimberly mines is another great place to visit the diamond mines.
Gold reef City a trip down the gold mine and a chance to see how the gold is pored.
I have so many memories that I have to stop and think about them.
The exchange ...
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27.04.2007
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Worthwhile diversion from the Garden Route
Review of De Opstal Country Lodge and Restaurant by
kate_mustoe
Advantages: Restful, relaxing, intimate atmosphere
Disadvantages: Old world style may not be your cup of tea
This hotel is one of the venues that we stayed in while travelling along the Garden Route on Honeymoon. Oudtshoorn is further inland than we had originally intended on travelling, however the opportunity to travel across the mountains and see more of South Africa was difficult to overlook.
We stumbled across this hotel on the internet and felt that it would be a perfect place to stay as it is out of town, but very close to local attractions.
The ... ...eight generations of the Schoeman family. It has always been farming land for tobacco, fruit, vegetables and ostriches and despite the buildings being converted into the hotel, there is still an ostrich farm nest door.
The hotel is made up of a number of buildings including the old Farm House, Stables and Milking parlour which all date back to 1830. All of them have been converted into quaint en-suite bedrooms which all have an amazing rustic charm ...
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20.04.2007
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