Reviews of Hogsback Arminel Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
Hogsback, 5201 Hogsback, South Africa
#23 of 34 hotels in Hogsback
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 358 hotel reviews
Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.7
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.5
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
8.8
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Free Wifi
6.7
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Reviewed: January 21, 2024
Lindiwe
South Africa6 Reviews1 helpful vote“Bearable”Carpets , dry thatch roof , no towels in bathrooms etc etc
Beautifully located but their rooms and dining area need an upgrade
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: January 12, 2024
Nobuhle
South Africa5 Reviews1 helpful vote“More than Excellent”From the best communication with Tamara since I booked. The welcoming from the receptionist and the staff. Clean rooms. The place is beautiful. The tranquility,not forgetting the uninvited visitors(monkeys) Ooh the food 😋 woow. Everything is fresh and tasty 😋. The waterfalls are across the road from the hotel. Overall u must be fit for the steps and hills. We had a great time loving every minute even the 🌧 🌦.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 3, 2024
Thando
South Africa13 Reviews“A beautiful hotel with Amazing views, exceptional staff and food 😅”The fact that there is NO WiFi 😔
The food was amazing ! The rooms were clean and comfortable! The staff was exceptional.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 2, 2024
William
South Africa2 Reviews“Would definitely go back and take some more friends.”I liked the old-fashioned vide on the hotel. The small bar was cosy and they had great food to offer. Our room also looked out on the riverstream.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 27, 2023
Nkalitshana
South Africa1 review“I had a lovely stay”The place was absolutely amazing the food was grrat
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 14, 2023
Ma
South Africa1 reviewExceptionalNon
Everything
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 11, 2023
Cherie
South Africa2 Reviews“Fantastic property, great location and wonderful staff and service.”Nothing
Great location, fantastic accommodation and super friendly staff
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 2, 2023
Nomalungisa
South Africa1 reviewExceptionalWe had to low down the music just for the sake of outsiders
Privacy and for sure their friendly staff❤️
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 13, 2023
Vuyelwa
South Africa1 review“Keep up the good work”The toilet was not flushing in the main bedroom in house 4 so there was a bit of a smell
Neatness, welcoming and the beauty of the place
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: October 30, 2023
Nico
South Africa64 Reviews2 helpful votesDisappointingBathroom ceiling and shower tiles at the bottom black with mold and could smell it throughout the entire cottage. Unit not clean - previous people's beer bottlecaps still on outside table for example.
Location good and pretty area.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: August 10, 2023
Courtney
South Africa5 Reviews“Not bad, but not as nice as I had expected for Kat al”The bedding is old and stained and needs to be replaced. The pillows are old and awful. For a cold place like hogsback, a rug on the floors would really help warm up the rooms.
Staff were lovely, the gardens are beautiful and the cottages have the potential to be amazing after they have Been revamped. I see some have, sadly ours was one of the old water damaged ones from the old thatch roof that is leaking. Thankfully it didn't rain while we were there
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: July 14, 2023
Karin
South Africa10 Reviews“It was fine. It was our second stay at the property.”Lack of maintenance in the unit. Fire place was not clean when we checked in. Gas stove did not work. Unable to make coffee in both our mornings we spent there- due to loadshedding. Entrance to the door wet and slippery due to mud. One of the hot blankets did not work - due to a broken plug.
Good location
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: April 24, 2023
Charmaine
South Africa2 Reviews“was comfortable and quaint but unit needs attention”unit had a number of issues with disrepair. main bedroom had a terrible damp smell
beautiful surroundings and peaceful
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: January 2, 2023
Liesl
South Africa2 Reviews“Amazing setting and beautiful Hotel. The self catering unit was not cleaned well and in need of work”Unit in need of maintenance. Unit dirty. Various items didn't work in the unit.
Beautiful setting and gardens.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 31, 2022
Moyahabo
South Africa12 Reviews“My stay was unpleasant”Quality of water Attitude of staff Unavailability of housekeeping Smell from the rooms
The area in which the hotel is situated
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 28, 2022
Andre
South Africa16 Reviews1 helpful voteDisappointingMeals and staff are excellent however the property needs serious maintenance and cleaning
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 28, 2022
Guy
South Africa69 Reviews3 helpful votes“A unparalleled haven in one of Southern Africa’s least known jewels.”Our stay was too short.
Arminel Hotel is the jewel of Hogsback in terms of perfect location, great Staff, wholesome meals and comfortable & cosy accommodation…particularly the cottages!
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 17, 2022
Shweshwe
South Africa1 review“Would not recommend.”Everything. The unit smelled really stuffy and mouldy. The showers looked like they had not been cleaned. The iron didn’t work. The water was brown. The toilets were dirty. These were no glasses. The mattresses were filthy. The hotel staff didn’t inform us about the restaurant policy. We checked in late and couldn’t have supper that night.
It was located well
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 8, 2022
Mbiko
South Africa3 Reviews“I ended up rebooking elsewhere”when I booked it was said there is a garden view and mountain view and none of it was there and the rooms were too small especially the bathrooms
nothing
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: October 10, 2022
Ruth
South Africa3 Reviews“I was disappointed.”The condition of our room was terrible. The dampness and mold on the bathroom ceiling are disgusting! The dustbin was broken. The bedside light was not working. The tiles and towel rail in the Bathroom are damaged. The shower floor looked like it had never been cleaned. There were stains on the wall next to the toilet. My linen on the bed had hair on from the previous guest I am assuming. It looked like it had not been changed. The Guard at the entrance is no longer and the boom is not working. Overall security seems questionable. Stayed in Room 6.
The General Staff were great. Very Friendly and willing to help. The grounds were clean and well-kept.
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: October 9, 2022
Ross
South Africa1 review“average”maintenance of facilities not up too scratch
the gardens
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: September 20, 2022
Odwa
South Africa3 Reviews“It was awesome”Struggled with gas heater only to find out it was empty
Everything
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: September 19, 2022
Keith
South Africa15 Reviews“Great location and comfortable room but would not stay there again”Couldn't have dinner or breakfast due to a very loud and lengthy conference. We were offered a picnic basket for breakfast which never arrived!!
Location and room was comfortable
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: August 18, 2022
Junaine
South Africa4 Reviews1 helpful vote“AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”N/A
EVERYTHING !!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE AND TIME AND THE STAFF WERE SO HELPFUL AND TAMARA WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND. ID DEFINTELY COME BACK AGAIN. EVERYTHING WAS OVER AND ABOVE OUR EXPECTATIONS
Stayed in August 2022
