Out Of Afrika Guest Lodge

Reviews

• "Loved the theme, staff and dogs!"

  16 August 2017

  "Friendly,cosy and unique"

• "The attentive staff and their friendliness and graciousness"

  01 August 2017

  "We loved the quirkiness and artistic features. The French village was lovely but just a bit too narrow and smokey for the dinner on the Saturday evening. We did not like the first accommodation room that we looked at in the French Village - with the tin bath shower. We chose the Dolls House which was lovely. The food was good but for my taste too much pastry on offer - my pastry in the chicken pie was not properly cooked. Our massages were great - my feet were very cold throughout though. Overall a lovely weekend though - thank you."

• "Unique Accommodation and Fantastic Staff"

  10 July 2017

  "Really enjoyed our stay. Loved the unique thatched cottages with their vintage style. Felt like being back in time. Staff were fantastic - Especially Tembani, with his smile to brighten anyone's day. River setting is very pretty and relaxing. Only negatives would be that the establishment is quite close to the road so you can hear traffic (thankfully not all the time) and there was a little bit of litter around the river which needs to be cleaned up"

• "Cottage"

  05 June 2017

  "When we arrived our cottage wash warm,the fire place was on. The food was delicious the hole weekend. The staff on the premises made us feel welcome on our visit.Breakfast been served at the river very romantic.We will be soon back for another visit. Best regards,Mr & Mrs Bezuidenhout"

• "Excellent!!"

  02 March 2017

  "We really enjoyed the stay. Had an excellent experience especially the hot stone massage. Will recommend this any time. Thank you for the hospitality...Johan & Esme"

• "Charming."

  30 January 2017

  "A charming setting for a peaceful getaway. The staff were very attentive to our needs.<br/><br/>We would certainly return and recommend our family and friends to stay at this wonderful place.<br/>"

• "Romantic geetaway"

  17 October 2016

  "There is no word to describe this little paradise but amazing !!!"

• "Worst experience of my life!!!!"

  14 January 2014

  "Marquette and whoever owns this place are liars! We stayed in the 'Sunflower suite' this is no suite! It was filthy, filled with spider webs, dirty teaspoons, cups, the works! If I am paying R2500 for a 2 night stay, I expect to find bottled water in the room, not water from the river or toilet in jug covered in a doily! How disgusting! This place is advertised as to having a pool for visitors to use, the pool is some make shift spa tub that is dirty and looks like it has not worked in 3 years! The so called spa is also a lie, it is a wooden shack! The breakfast served at the river was going to be an amazing experience, if the food was good. On our last night, it rained, the roof was leaking, we woke up on a soaked bed! That Marquette person has no clue on how to treat customers- on our arrival, she rudely me told me if I was not happy, I should ask for my deposit back!! One good thing about this place is that the concierge is a lovely man. He is dedicated to making the stay pleasant for visitors, it is such a pity he works under these circumstance where every second guest is upset with him and not Margueritte!!! I am determined to spread the word about this place! It should be shut down! I am also investigating how to take further action against this place!!!!"

• "Maintenance"

  09 September 2013

  "I had not expected so much traffic noise that I was unable to sleep on the first night. The cottage very rustic - could do with some maintenance.Loved the breakfast by the river and the recommended visit to Goblin's Cove restaurant made our stay. Not the best suited for kids - no activities but happy that they accommodated us."

• "Private time"

  16 August 2013

  "We had a great time. The service we received from Jeremia was excellent.If you need a break away and time to yourself this is the place to go. It is a really special place.Thank You Marguerite and team!"

• "Mallard Suite"

  12 August 2013

  "Out of Africa is a charming venue and the food was really good.Im not sure about the other rooms, but the room that I stayed in was terrible and I felt completely ripped off.The room is cold and dark with not enough lighting.The furnishings are old and dirty, the bathroom mats were once purple but are now brown in colour from age and wear.The room has a second floor put in it for the bedroom with a ridiculous stair case in it that it not safe!I fell down the stairs when I had to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night and now have a sore wrist and back.This room should not be rented out for that price if not at all!I will not recommend Out of Africa to anyone unfortunately and left feeling a bit ripped off."

• "The best weekend"

  04 March 2013

  "The best weekend ever will recomend it to everybody that need a bit of time out."

• "Farytale"

  07 February 2013

  "We had a fantastic experience when we stayed at the lodge. It is so romantic and it feels as if you are in a different world. Even though we only stayed for one night, it felt like a holiday. We will be back soon."

• "Lovely"

  28 January 2013

  "We had a lovely stay, the White Linen suite was beautifully decorated and the breakfast down at the river was fabulous and very romantic."

• "Fantasties!"

  09 January 2013

  "Dit was waarlik heerlik - baie rustig en kon lekker ontspan. Die ontbyt was elke oggend heerlik en die aandete baie lekker. Sal definitief aanbeveel."

• "Wonderful family reunion"

  24 December 2012

  "We had a wonderful family reunion at Out of Afrika. The whole family enjoyed a delicious breakfast under the Willow trees alongside the stream each morning. The children played chess in the garden and all in all we go back to Australia with wonderful memories from Out of Afrika."

• "A magical escape"

  03 September 2012

  "My husband and I enjoyed a piece of heaven in this enchanted and beautiful place. The decor and attention to detail is magnificent, the food was out of this world, the river setting transported us to another world. Jeremiah and his team looked after our every need and the massage in the forest spa completed a perfect weekend."

• "Wonderful!"

  07 August 2012

  "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the lodge. We loved the very out-of-Africa atmosphere, and felt welcome and comfortable. Our room was great, service was fantastic, and we loved every minute of it. It's a truly relaxing and rejuvenating place, and we look forward to visiting again soon!"

• "4 Star"

  06 February 2012

  "It was superb. It is not child friendly, as stated on website, but Margurite and Jeremiah certainly did their best to make my girls comfy and in the end we had a happy weekend."

• "Out of this world!"

  02 January 2012

  "Nothing more beautiful and more tranquil than this little piece of Africa that we found. Breathtaking grounds and a river running through it. La Provence is on the property and you have never seen such attention to detail. This may be a 4 Star establishment but has 5 Star service. Pity about the dogs and cats that roam around."

• "Stunning"

  28 December 2011

  "Stunning!"

• "Awesome"

  19 December 2011

  "Stayed in two rooms in La Provence for two nights, having been given a free upgrade from the booked Linen Suite Guest Lodge to the Lavender room."

• "Out of Afrika Guest Lodge"

  12 September 2011

  "Wonderful venue. We had a great stay and will definitely recommend to others. We will return for another weekend break."

• "Highly recommended"

  12 September 2011

  "Wonderful venue and great setting. We had a great stay. Highly recommended and we will definitely return for a second visit."

• "Great"

  04 July 2011

  "The best outing we've ever experienced. Even though it is still winter the place is filled with warmth and the reception we got from Jerry was excellent. Thanks again to Marguiritte and staff for everything."

• "Out of Afrika"

  04 June 2011

  "Absolutely delightful decor and very good service. You can't help but relax in the beautiful surrounding. We will go back, but for more than just one night the next time."

• "Out of Afrika"

  16 November 2010

  "Overall, we were very happy with our stay at Out of Afrika. It has a very magical, yet private, feel to it. Breakfast along the river was a wonderful experience too and the staff are friendly, organised and more than willing to go the extra mile to make your stay more pleasant."

• "Still"

  25 October 2010

  "Baie stil, anders Pragtige bome.Very quiet and beautiful trees."

• "Thank you to everyone!"

  03 May 2010

  "That was "awesome" and very romantic!"

• "Magical !"

  03 May 2010

  "Out of Afrika is amazing. We had such a wonderful romantic stay. It's a place where one can believe in fairies and goblins.Jerimiah was fantastic and made our stay extra special. Thanks Jerimah for the lovely fire you prepared in our room, for bringing us Irish coffee as soon as you saw us arrive, for the beautiful picnic breakfast at the river...... Marguerite you have a Fairy Tale establishment : ) Thank you for putting that extra touch to "Out of Afrika""

• "So romantic!!"

  23 April 2010

  "Closer to France you won't find anywhere in SA. It's like a dream come true, so romantic!! Service was excellent and we were treated like kings. I'll definitely recommend it to anyone who want a romantic weekend in "France"............."

• "So romantic!!"

  23 April 2010

  "Closer to France you won't find anywhere in SA.It's like a dream come true, so romantic!! Service was excellent and we were treated like kings.I'll definitely recommend it to anyone who wanta romanticweekend in "France"............. "

• "Expectations exceeded!!"

  19 January 2010

  "My boyfriend and I spent the past weekend at La Provence to celebrate his birthday. From the moment we arrived, to the moment we left, our every need was taken care of by the manager Jerimiah -- He is an absolute gem! Highlights of our stay included a candle-lit dinner down by the river; hot stone massages in the forest spa; and a brunch picnic on the day of our departure! All our expectations for a romatic getaway was definitely exceeded!"

• "Expectations exceeded!!"

  19 January 2010

  "My boyfriend and I spent the past weekend at La Provence to celebrate his birthday.From the moment we arrived, to the moment we left, our every need was taken care of by the manager Jerimiah -- He is an absolute gem!Highlights of our stay included a candle-lit dinner down by the river; hot stone massages in the forest spa; and a brunch picnic on the day of our departure!All our expectations for a romatic getaway was definitely exceeded!"

• "Recommended"

  03 August 2009

  "Very hospitable and friendly guest house - with a difference. Made a very pleasant change from the usual weekend away experience"

• "Fantasties"

  23 February 2009

  "Dit was `n wonderlike naweek het elke oomblik geniet veral die ete by Goblin`s Cove en die massering. Baie Dankie vir alles!! Dit was vreeslik romanties!"

• "Out of africa"

  19 December 2008

  "My husband Paul and I needed this -it was lovely and we'll remember it always and would love to go back and visit again , thank you to all"

• "Out of africa"

  19 December 2008

  "My husband Paul and I needed this - it was lovely and we'll remember it always and would love to go back and visit again , thank you to all"

• "Perfect"

  15 September 2008

  "The place is beyond gorgeous, the mood and energy, Marguerite is the perfect host, Jerry is the perfect gentlemen, the food is out of the world, the setting... EVERYTHING was literally perfect!!!"

• "Perfect"

  15 September 2008

  "The place is beyond gorgeous, the mood and energy, Marguerite is the perfect host, Jerry is the perfect gentlemen, the food is out of the world, the setting... EVERYTHING was literally perfect!!!"

• "Good"

  21 April 2008

  "I loved the bushy feeling and you can hear the river the whole time.It has a very calming effect on a busy person.Is lovely and green all over."

• "Very good"

  30 January 2008

  "Lovely room, friendly service good time! Loved picnic breakfast"

• "We truly enjoyed the stay."

  11 December 2007

  "I must admit that Jeremiah and Innocent were truly remarkable and made us feel extremely welcome. They truly deserve a Huge increase for welcoming us and making us feel at home. "

• "We truly enjoyed the stay."

  11 December 2007

  "I must admit that Jeremiah and Innocent were truly remarkable and made us feel extremely welcome. They truly deserve a Huge increase for welcoming us and making us feel at home."

• "Very romantic."

  04 December 2007

  "Excellent weekend.Will be back"

• "Very romantic."

  04 December 2007

  "Excellent weekend. Will be back"

• "Recommended"

  09 October 2007

  "Wonderful"

• "Very good"

  25 September 2007

  "Thank you for an amazing stay at La Provence!! We will most certainly be back. "

• "A++"

  17 September 2007

  "Loved it!!"

• "A huge THANK YOU!"

  23 July 2007

  "We had a wonderful stay at Out of Afrika - the service was exceptional and Mary went out of her way to accommodate us and our 11 month old baby.Jeremia was as professional as can be.He made us feel really welcome.At Goblins Cove we were also made to feel special - both establishments have a refreshing hands-on approach.Thank you!"

• "10 out of 10"

  01 April 2007

  "It was a absolutely wonderful experience!"

• "10 out of 10"

  01 April 2007

  "It was a absolutely wonderful experience!"

• "Amazing breakaway!"

  19 June 2006

  "La Provence is an absolute must!We had the most wonderful relaxing time and can't wait to go again.The rooms are expertly decorated - our own little Provence breakaway.The basket supper on our first evening was such a big surprise:lovely food in a cosy out-of-this-world environment.Marguerite is the perfect hostess!"

• "Amazing breakaway!"

  19 June 2006

  "La Provence is an absolute must! We had the most wonderful relaxing time and can't wait to go again. The rooms are expertly decorated - our own little Provence breakaway. The basket supper on our first evening was such a big surprise: lovely food in a cosy out-of-this-world environment. Marguerite is the perfect hostess!"

• "Beautiful setting."

  20 March 2006

  "The surroundings are beautiful and I loved the tranquil garden and big trees!! I also liked the fact that it is small and you dont have 30 people around. The dinner basket on the Patio was excellent - very romantic and relaxing. Breakfast was also very good! I loved the old furniture and trinkets in the room ..But do feel that they would need to give attention to the maintanence in the rooms & bathrooms (paint ..etc)"

• "Great Experience"

  01 August 2005

  "We had a truly remarkable experience"

• "Great Experience"

  01 August 2005

  "We had a truly remarkable experience"

• "Wonderful Getaway"

  18 July 2005

  "The experience was really great. Nothing was compromised and the entire getaway was wonderful. My only little moan is that I tihnk Gobblins is overrated and very expensive for what you get."

• "Wonderful Getaway"

  18 July 2005

  "The experience was really great. Nothing was compromised and the entire getaway was wonderful. My only little moan is that I tihnk Gobblins is overrated and very expensive for what you get."