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Reviews of Nature's Valley Health Retreat A Hide away in the Forest

244 Forest Drive, 6600 Natureʼs Valley, South Africa

#6 of 12 hotels in Natureʼs Valley

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 76 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: April 27, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a bit noisy with guests staying at the other part of the property, just regular kids noises. the walls weren’t very soundproof.

    The beds were comfortable with bed heaters for the cool nights! The kitchen had everything we needed and the host, Erna, was just the sweetest! It was close to the beach. We felt safe and had a lovely time.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If in the area, we will not sleep here again. Stuffy & too much stuff in available space.

    We liked the treehouse feeling. Friendly host.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2024

    8.0
    A gem amongst the trees
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beautiful setting overlooking the trees. Our host Erna was super helpful and waited till we arrived to give us a tour of our accommodation and the keys. We were greeted every day by a pair of Knysna Loeries. Very special indeed!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    satisfied

    Quiet, safe, comfortable accommodation in forest surroundings abounding with birds. Witnessed the Knysna Loerie there for the first time in my life.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2024

    8.0
    An unpretentious, peaceful and well equipped apartment. Erna was a welcoming and attentive host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location in Natures Valley.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    9.0
    A charming house in the middle of the rain forest
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms of the rustic apartment looked exactly like in the pictures and had everything we needed. From the new big balcony we had a nice view of the rain forest garden and even saw some vervet monkeys in the trees. Loadshedding didn't effect us much. And Erna was a very nice and caring host.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    9.0
    :) Awesome, peaceful, interesting breakaway home-away-from-home!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was the most interesting place any of us has ever stayed at. The house is beautiful, the furniture is exceptional, and Erna is just the best hostess.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2024

    8.0
    Nature experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This was our second stay at Erna's place, and we will definitely be back for another. There were also some improvements from our first trip that made it even better. Our host was delightful as always 😀.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night

    No suggestions.

    Natures Valley - beautiful. Location - Perfect. Restaurant - great! Salt River Walk - beautiful and safe! Thanks you very much :-)

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2023

    9.0
    Great time bonding with my 2 boys and will definitely do it again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Pleasant relaxing and beautiful

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    7.0
    A night at the Museum
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When we arrived, no one was there. Calling our host we were told that the arrival day was confused and we had to come back again 30 min later. Unfortunately no breakfast available and the only restaurant is about 1 km away.

    Full appartment including big kitchen, living room with piano and the choice between two different rooms. Feeling like 18th century due to real antique furniture. We slept in a canopy bed, like king and queen.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    everything looks and smells very old

    Beautiful garden, nice host, a lot of space

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2023

    8.0
    Was a lovely relaxing stopover.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night

    The steps to the apartment were steep. The apartment was a bit dark.

    Everything was available for a self catering stay. The walk to the beach was short. The owner was lovely and helpful giving us information on beaches, walks, restaurants in the area. She provided emergency lights for loadshedding periods.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2023

    9.0
    An enjoyable stay in a house with characterful interior.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A fireplace would have been great.

    Although we only spent one night and didn’t use the kitchen, we were not short of anything. Hot water was quickly available. Beds were comfortable and warm. As soon as the loadshedding began, the lanterns switched on. TV had DStv and Netflix. The host was very welcoming.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful and charming home in nature with a short walk to the beach. Erna was welcoming and a fantastic host. We booked last minute and everything was ready on our arrival. Thank you!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2022

    9.0
    Nice place to reconnect with nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night

    Erna was a super host and welcoming, nice place to unwind and get lost into the forest. Well maintained Antique furniture. The kitchen was well equipped as well

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2022

    9.0
    This place is truly paradise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Lighting could be better.

    Set amongst the trees with lots of bird life. It was beautiful

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Erna was very hospitable and friendly, she welcomed us as family! It was such a warm welcome to this special place of character! As we are hikers, she explained to us the hikes we can do here.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2022

    8.0
    Very friendly host and she was so welcoming
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    I like the forester and its a quite place

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night

    a bit smelly, but you get used to it after a while/

    Nice ancient house

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cutlery and crockery was not clean. Smelled damp like a placed that was not opened for a long time.

    Friendly reception by Erna. Beautiful setting.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2025

    5.0
    It was a short stay but the views and the beach of Nature’s Valley was breathtaking, which compensated for the slightly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our host was really kind, friendly and sweet. However, I felt that especially the bathroom and kitchen could’ve been more clean, since one pays for accommodation you expect some effort for the place to be noticeably clean. Also it had a very musty smell throughout our stay, which was rather unpleasant.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    4.0
    Promising but left disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is in a very forested area and 1km from lagoon and beach. The furniture is mainly antiques and old world setting which didn't worry us Shower and toilet area had nice hot water but a bit small Nice deck out the front Bad water leak in the laundry area when it rained Bed linen was not fresh and crisp and pillows old and musty There was dust under the beds, headboard, shelves and window sills The unit smelt musty to us as if mats and furniture needed a good clean Kitchen had all the necessary appliances however stove and oven in bad condition

    Stayed in March 2025

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