Emahlathini Farm Lodge

Reviews

• "The setting in the mountain."

  02 September 2020

  "Although Covid has hit everyone extremely hard especially the tourism industry I can honestly say that the owners of Emahlateni are a joy to visit. They are super friendly and even though all the exotic animals were not there at the time of our visit we were still treated to a grand affair with some if the animals that were still accommodated there. We used the farm as a convenient stopover to St Lucia and what a scene greeted us when we woke up in the morning between the mountains having arrived in the dark the previous evening. My wife who was celebrating her birthday was treated to a special occasion with breakfast on the wooden deck on the water. Maintenance of the farm had once again resumed after having to cease all activities for many months due to covid restrictions and I believe that in a short time all will be shiny and new again. We were also given a very special welcome gift by being the first visitors after the regulation change by being able to book in to the unit with a spa bath and a King size bed at the same rate as the standard units which made us feel almost as if we were on honeymoon again. I will definitely recommend anyone to make use of this lovely place to just go and relax mind body and soul."

• "Great and Welcoming Stay"

  21 January 2018

  "Friendly people with fantastic food and accommodation!"

• "cosy room, lovely hosts"

  26 March 2016

  "One night in transit - be sure to get good directions. Lodge is one minute from Swaziland border! They have farm animals wandering about - a number of friendly dogs too. New World Monkey house may not be your cup of tea though (thus the 4 star not 5). Hosts do everything they can to make your stay perfect. We had them do us breakfast which meant we could be on the way early. Rooms are in a row so an end one is much quieter and more private. <br />"

• "Home away from home"

  02 February 2016

  "We spent one night at Emahlathini Farm on our way to Mozambique. The cottage was clean and comfortable and we felt at home. The road leading to the farm, about 20km, is a bit bad but manageable, the beautiful scenery along the way way makes up for it!"

• "Magic"

  11 January 2016

  "Nice accommodation in a picturesque farm. Wonderful landscapes around. The room was comfortable. Great dinner and good breakfast. We enjoyed our stay very much."

• "Feedback from the Beard Family"

  07 January 2016

  "We really enjoyed our stay, the accommodation was great and the hosts were really awesome. We will definitely be back soon.<br /><br />Thanks again to Elsie and Pieter.<br />See you soon.<br /><br />ps...Elsie, keep up the good work with the monkeys.<br /><br />"

• "Good"

  04 May 2015

  "We stopped at this farm lodge on our way from Johannesburg to St Lucia. It was the perfect stop-over. Although we arrived rather late, we felt welcome and everything was ready for us.<div>Comfortable beds, firewood for the braai and a beautiful and quiet setting made the evening and night enjoyable. Leslie was very helpful, even providing us with local contacts when our tire ran flat.</div><div><br /></div><div>Strongly recommended!</div>"

• "Hello"

  18 December 2014

  "Elsie, it was very nice to accommodate at your place. You are a pleased and kind person to meet and hopefully we see you again soon. Lots of love from family Den Bakker: Wim, Froukje, Esther, Jeroen and Levi."

• "Stop over"

  09 November 2014

  "Friendly hosts. Pretty setting. Loved the dogs."

• "Wonderful place to stay"

  23 September 2014

  "The Farm is a beautiful place to stay! We enjoy our short time there.The people there are very very friendly and caringly.Everything was fine and we would come back at any time!"

• "Great Stay!"

  22 September 2014

  "Really enjoyed our stay. Owners very friendly and the place is very peaceful, just what my husband and I needed."

• "Lovely rest point"

  09 August 2014

  "We received a warm welcome on arrival. Cottage was clean and comfortable with great views. Dinner and breakfast served to our cottage was lovely. Overall a good experience will go back if ever in the area again. Highly recommend."

• "Too short!"

  18 September 2013

  "Brief overnight stay but were made to feel so welcome - it was like coming home! Will be visiting again!"

• "You have to experience it yourself!"

  06 August 2013

  "we have had a wonderful time at Elsie and Pieter's apartment.Besides a warm welcome it is also the farm next to the frontier with Swaziland. Only 3 min drive.And if you want to visit this small country this friendly family show you the best places to go.Elsie even made us a small boboti meal cause as foreigners we had not had this before.Also possibility to have an african braai."

• "Great Farm Lodge with great people"

  30 July 2013

  "Emahlathini Farm Lodge was extremely wonderful. I am a European person (from Malta) and I was really worried before I arrived at Piet Retief. But, once I arrived there, I found a family who welcomed us as part of their family. The guest house is wonderful and few meters away from Swaziland. Elsie and Peter helped us all the way, from adventures to shopping and others. They also took us to a river for fishing. I highly recommend this guest house. Thanks for everything!"

• "Loved it"

  16 July 2013

  "We loved our stay at the farm, with the most hospitable family De Villiers, who made us a braai and made us taste biltong and pap. The best end of our South African holidays!"

• "5 star stay"

  15 July 2013

  "Baie dankie aan Pieter en sy vrouDit was 'n heerlike aand by julle en die ontbyt onvergeetlik ons kom weer kuier is ons die kans het.(ons sal selfs die pad weer torotseer!!).Dankie."

• "Baie lekker"

  24 June 2013

  "Baie lekker gewees en baie aangename mense sal weer van hulle gebruik maak."

• "AMAZING!!"

  28 May 2013

  "We were received with warm hearts on a cold night. Had a massive room and very private. We are planning a trip back just to go and stay here. The breakfast was the best and kept us going!!"

• "Awesome"

  26 March 2013

  "It was awesome, we enjoyed our stay and they are such good people, keep it up guys!!! We love you"

• "Fantastiese oornag akkommodasie"

  08 October 2012

  "Voorwaar 'n plesier gewees om hier te oornag. Pieter en Elsie is fantastiese gashere en het ons selfs nog voor ons daar aangekom het al laat tuis voel. Baie dankie!"

• "Wonderlik"

  22 July 2012

  "Wonderlike tyd gehad, baie dankie!"