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Reviews of Steynshoop self-catering Valley Lodge

Portion 1 of Farm Steynshoop, 456 JQ, Hekpoort, 1700 Hekpoort, South Africa

#5 of 10 hotels in Hekpoort

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Review score

Based on 104 apartment reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    9.0
    Great place to get away from the city to gain perspective. Rejuvenating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The view of the mountain is amazing and the serenity is everything.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    10
    I had an amazing stay, the place is absolutely breathtaking taking and I’m hoping to go back there soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road to the lodge is bad

    The place is beautiful and peaceful

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2025

    9.0
    Very pleasant and relaxing stay - will surely return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The property has 2 pools, one private which is attached to a certain cottage and a big communal one. Couldn't get into the bigger pool as it was not cleaned. The pool area also had feacal droppings (not sure if they are from humans or apes as there's some who wander around the yard from time to time). Also didn't get to use Wi-Fi as we couldn't connect/unavailable. One plate from the stove tripped electricity, which was not a big deal as the rest of the plates worked just fine. I recommend the property to invest in Netflix, the available DSTV bouquet was a bit boring. I also suggest proper signage for the offices/reception area as we didn't know where to go on arrival.

    We booked literally a few hrs before checking in and the place was available and ready for us on arrival. Loved everything about the property, serenity of the surroundings, privacy of the place, the fact that it's deep in the bundus and was not crowded, almost everything was just superb. Our cottage was homely and had everything we needed. We were also given tennis balls and rackets to play tennis on the t/court which was very much enjoyable. The chapel was also open the whole time for one to use if you needed to pray in privacy, which was great! The staff were also helpful throughout our stay, bought us a few items from the shops (at a charge of course). A big thanks to Lerato, she deserves bells!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2024

    8.0
    The area was beautiful. The gardens were well maintained and the staff were friendly and helpful. Clean and spacious cot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cottage was closest to the automated gate that made a noise in the early hours. Apart from that no complaints.

    Pieter was responsive with my questions prior to arrival. He was there to great us. We decided to stay an extra night as the space suited our needs.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    8.0
    The stay was comfortable and we were happy. Wished we stayed longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There is a gravel road (10 minutes) that leads to the property. While you can get there in a car, you should be aware of it.

    The property is quite and you can spot some animals from the room.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Early signs of deterioration - e.g. poorly maintained ponds

    Beautiful location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful am coming back if you drive 4 by 4 is your best bet

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    8.0
    Love break from the city, great walks with beautiful views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The road to the accommodation was full of ruts and rocks in the first section necesitating driving very slowly. There was no chopping board in the kitchen.

    The location was great, right in the mountain. The accommodation was comfortable with lovely verandas for each unit.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    10
    The stay was 120 out of 100, the road was -120 out of 100. If you upgrade the road, we would definetily cone to visit ag
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Brings the Cape to Transvaal

    The calm, tranquility and safety feeling

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    9.0
    What a view!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My only criticism is that the dishes in the cupboard were dusty. We had to wash everything before we used it.

    Beautiful view. The gardens and buildings are beautiful. Real value for money.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    9.0
    would definately recommend it for lovers of quietness and nature. Its got the vineyard kind of vibe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was a roof leak in one of the houses. It leaked at one of the bedroom entrance.

    The cleanliness, quietness, beauty of the whole place, and the friendly staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    10
    I can highly recommend this place if LF quite authentic beautiful lodge
    • With a pet
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The people running this property are extremely helpful

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    Happy family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They must do children's activities.

    The place was perfect, very quiet as we expected.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing

    Firstly the welcome 🤗 Pieter went out of his way to ensure our stay was a pleasant one. Thanks again 😊 The cleanliness, tranquility,value for money.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    Lovely location and will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Road leading to property was not good

    Beautiful location and so peaceful

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional customer service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The last 7km gravel road🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️it takes your mood from 10 to negative

    Everything about the apartment was good, and the is enough space I wish we stayed for longer the security is very tight

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    10
    Good service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Yhoo the gravel road seems like 15km. The water was not hot we had to boil with the kittle not sure if we had to switch something on

    The stuff was so friendly and helpful, the apartment was very neat also very safe place.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night

    THE CARPET IN THE BATHROOM

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    8.0
    To sum it all up my girlfriend and I really enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were sad to not get a change of towels when people came to clean. Unfortunately there weren't enough two-pin plugs (a few more would have been nice).

    Our stay was great. Checking in was a breeze and the place clean and all round beautiful. Really "tranquil" as it says on the signs.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that there was no restaurant or bar

    The swimming pool and the rooms are so clean

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    10
    Mesmerizing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely everything. After having a hard weekend this was exactly what we needed

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As others have mentioned the road is pretty bad, but we managed in our small car, driving slow. The hiking routes are quite overgrown and not that easy to follow at the top. We got very lost. Even without getting lost I would say you have to be pretty fit. The paths are all very steep with lots of loose rocks. It is beautiful though. My main complaint is that both pools at the valley lodge were very green during our stay. But we did get a quick swim in the sparkling mountain lodge pool.

    The lodge is really beautiful, just like the photos! Cottage had everything we needed and beds were really comfortable. We had the place to ourselves which was awesome. Just a note that often both the mountain and valley lodges are booked out by groups, which means the hotel restaurant isn't always open. So either bring all food with or be prepared to take a short drive to neighboring lodges for restaurants. We went to Esther's for dinner which was excellent.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2023

    8.0
    a tranquil weekend away to rejuvenate from the chaos of Jhb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the road to get to the property

    the tranquil setting

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful house with loads of space
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Five-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    People just need to know about the dirt road

    Beautiful and clean!

    Stayed in January 2023

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