Benlize Lodge

Reviews

• "Peace and quiet, and nice view."

  24 October 2021

  "We loved the spacious rooms in Koraalboom. The only thing I would have liked, is a fenced-in area where my dogs could go outside and so that the resident dogs could not come inside our house, and if the high stoep could be secured (my old, nearly blind dog fell off, luckily without injury)."

• "To sit and look over the hartebeestpoort dam"

  27 April 2021

  "The place is awesome.... We love to sit in your lapa and look over the hartebeestpoort dam. In the evening it look like a fairy tale.... All the little lights. Every unit is very private. The host is very friendly."

• "it was the best weekend to stay in"

  05 July 2018

  "Beautiful view to the dam"

• "Excellent Stay at Lodge"

  20 June 2018

  "What a fantastic place to stay if you just want to relax and enjoy nature. We will surely visit this establishment again in the future. Thank you for your kindness. Stunning view over the dam. affordable prices. Thank you Aletta and David"

• "The fresh air and peace and quiet up there"

  01 January 2018

  "All we would like to see changed: Are the cabinets space for groceries for the time you spent there and shrubs that block the view of the lake for the chalets."

• "Quiet space to rest."

  26 December 2017

  "Unfortunately, not all was so great. Although we did rest properly and we enjoyed the Koraalboom chalet, we had some issues.We got to the lodge and we had to sit in the sun outside the gate for more than an hour as no one answered their phones. Only after we screamed and shouted at staff walking inside, did we get help and the office number does not even exist. The beds are not for people with back problems. So is the living room couches. Very quiet and does help to rest properly. The other issue was that visitors used the lapa but took over the whole swimming pool area and we could not swim for two days. Toys and pool toys were all over inside the pool. Drinking and load music for three days straight.If you intent to go there. Rather make sure you have a 4x4. The road did same damage to my car."

• "Year end funtion"

  18 December 2017

  "The place is absolutely awesome"

• "Nice and perfect place"

  16 December 2017

  "The view, the design of the rooms and all the tools we need"

• "Magnificent"

  16 October 2017

  "Everything was just perfect. From the time we were welcomed into the premises to the time we left."

• "Amazingly Relaxed!!"

  18 September 2017

  "We had a great stay @ Benlize Lodge. I felt welcome from the minute we arrived. Bennie the owner, went out of his way to make things comfortable for us. Thank you so much Bennie!The view is magnificent, the accommodation is comfortable with everything you need in a self catering unit.A truly relaxing weekend break away from the hustle & bustle of city life.Cherise from Johannesburg"

• "Awesome"

  03 September 2017

  "Tranquil, relaxing with hospital host."

• "Benlize Lodge"

  21 August 2017

  "Thanks for a wonderful weekend. We really had time to destress at Benlize lodge.The view of the dam is incredible. The owners are very friendly people and made us feel at home. Very clean and confortable, value for money lodges. Facilities are awsome. we had a restful time thanksA road sign with the Name will help, becuase the raod is very dark. Solar heating can be use on the raod sign and in the lodges to save cost."

• "Amazing"

  28 July 2016

  "Breathtaking"

• "Wildevy Room (2 Sleeper)"

  04 July 2016

  "We stayed in the Wildevy room, Very cozy and peaceful, nice private lapa with a beautiful view, we were very sad to leave. Will definitely be returning soon. Really awesome for a quick little get away."

• "Great place in fabulous setting"

  27 June 2016

  "We only stayed for a single night, but the cottage/chalet (Koorsboom) was very well appointed and we lacked for nothing. The setting is spectacular with really lovely views. We'll definitely be coming back!"

• "Thank You"

  20 June 2016

  "Stunning views, friendly welcome, chalets well kept and clean. Will be back."

• "Great value"

  06 May 2016

  "Excellent value. Spectacular views. The Rondavel unit is small and some furnishings are old but there's an awesome lapa area and a super cute mini jungle gym that our toddler loved!<div><br /></div><div>Would certainly stay again but book a larger unit.</div>"

• "Alex Benlize lodge 4 to 6 March"

  07 March 2016

  "The lodge is situated on top of a koppie with a excellent view over Hartbeespoort dam. It is quiet with a very relaxing atmosphere in the bush surrounded by protea trees."

• "Benlize Lodge"

  15 February 2016

  "<p>Value for money experience, clean, well equipped facility, nothing lacked. The views (overlooking the dam) are truly awesome, we had breakfast in our own lapa daily, just taking in this lovely view(s). On thedown-side, we experienced difficulty finding the Lodge as there were noactual signposts from the main road. (Only about 1km in on the gravel road). The 1km gravel road also appears a bit longer and it's not very friendlyto ordinary family cars, wanting to travel there. All LDV'sand 4x4 should not have any issues.</p><p>Friendly owner (and family) makes you feel welcome. Enjoyed the stay.</p>"

• "Rustic, but comfortable accommodation with a great view"

  18 January 2016

  "I unfortunately visited just after a hailstorm that cost damage, so I will overlook the hailstorm damage. The units that I entered where comfortable and well equipped. I am not a fan of a double bed and a single bed in one room, but I suppose that is how things are done in the industry. However, the rooms are spacious and relatively clean; depending on the levels of cleanliness that makes you feel comfortable. I was there over a weekend and the rooms were not serviced after the first night, so take along some extra toiletpaper and be prepared to clean up the following day. Getting to the venue is easier in a vehicle with good ground clearance, but not essential. If I have to nit pick, the boundary fence needs urgent attention. Would I go back? Yes, yes, yes. The people were friendly and helpful."

• "nice view"

  11 January 2016

  "very nice view of dam<div>nice and peacefull</div>"

• "On a clear day you CAN see forever......"

  12 August 2015

  "Benlize is an amazing little gem, so close to Pretoria that one does'nt feel you have traveled at all, but worlds apart from the noise of the city. Our beautifully appointed home-from-home Koraalboom cottage, with its spacious rooms and unbelievable views over Hartbeespoort Dam and the surrounding hills, really made the rather steep climb from the main road worth every minute. Upon arrival Bennie's charming assistant Renier assisted us with checking in to the cottage, and went the extra mile by coming to make sure we were able to find candles etc. during loadshedding on the Saturday night. Bennie came to greet us personally, and we were made to feel so welcome and so at home. A do again??? ABSOLUTELY!! :) Thank you for a wonderful weekend.......Cheryne, Marlize and Lente"

• "Awesome stay!!"

  03 August 2015

  "Benlize lodge is a fantastic getaway for a break from the city life!! They have the most amazing view from the Koorsboom accommodation which is 4/5 sleeper. They have baths, a shower, fireplace inside, as well as a very well equipt kitchen. Its close to things to do in Harties and was extremely relaxing and welcoming!! I will definitely be going there again for my next weekend getaway!!!"

• "A wonderfull world"

  09 February 2015

  "The place is really amazing, and the view is stunning! After just two days there, I felt like I took a week of holidays!"

• "Excellent"

  26 January 2015

  "Absolutely stunning place. Beautiful views. Tranquil surroundings. Close to all amenities. Friendly staff and owners. Neat and clean. We will definitely be back."

• "Great and Not-so-great at the same time"

  26 January 2015

  "Absolutely spectacular views, and very neat accommodation. Only problem is: They host band practices on Saturday afternoons and evenings. So not only is the pool and lapa area not available for use to the paying guests as it's being used by bands, but you have to sit in your chalet and listen to a high-school band fooling around on a microphone, not even making proper music. Our complaints about the fact that we drove all the way from the city and paid money to get away from noise and get into nature wasn't well received, and we had to complain numerous times that the music was keeping our baby and toddler awake. Owners weren't very happy that we were disturbing their dinner with our complaints. If you intend to go, I suggest that you first check that there won't be any band practices before you go. Otherwise highly recommended."

• "Best stay"

  29 December 2014

  "Amazing views and people."

• "Benlize Lodge Review"

  12 September 2014

  "The place is awesome, cool, calm and collected. A nice place to relax and unwind with the peace of mother nature. Definitely going to recommend to friends and family. I am also going to visit the place again."

• "Weekend Vacation"

  02 June 2014

  "My partner and I had a wonderful, amazing, and fun filled time. It was great, the place is very private, intimate and cozy. The family (owners) gave us space and never bothered us in any way."

• "Should not be on SafariNow"

  05 August 2013

  "I had a terrible experience with Bennie and Elize on my booking. Do not book with them over SafariNow as they cannot keep their account on this site updated and accurate. I will not disclose details of the issue with them, but warn any potential client that they should contact them directly. It is such a pity as the property is stunning but in my opinion this business is not being run to the acceptable standard."