6 Plaatjieskraal Road, 5721 Hogsback, South Africa
#20 of 34 hotels in Hogsback
Guests' ChoiceBased on 40 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.2
Value for money
9.0
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Reviewed: January 6, 2025
Clint
South AfricaBeautiful and an amazing experiance.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 30, 2024
Kate
South AfricaEverything was great.
Amazing experience - we will be back. Super friendly hosts, beautiful location, magical experience - sleeping in a genuine teepee with a real fire - warm and cosy and such fun.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Peter
South AfricaThere are a few maintenance issues needed on the decking, but the owners were busy with them while we were there and they have only had the place for 4 months so getting stuck in was great to see. The fireplace in the teepee is such a novel idea, but be careful of not making the fire too big or else it can get a bit smoky, so trial and error and you smell no smoke and the smoke vents out the top, but keeps the teepee nice and cozy warm.
We loved our stay - the hosts were amazing and so friendly. The facilities were great, the kitchen more than adequate for the guests, just maybe an extra fridge needed when all the teepee's are booked. Great base station to explore Hogsback completely, we did everything we could in 3 days, but so much more to explore. The bed is huge, but maybe a little hard for my liking, slightly softer would be great, but the teepee is indeed Magical.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: January 3, 2024
Partridge
South AfricaThe owners are very sweet and helpful people who made us feel very welcome, the teepee was well kitted out for a glamping experience, warm, cozy and comfortable, the shared kitchen is stylish and has everything you need, the grounds are absolutely beautiful, and each teepee has its own bathroom. I will definitely go back there to wake up to baboons, monkeys, cows, pigs and birds. Wonderful! Thank you!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 27, 2023
Michaela
South AfricaThe bathrooms are not ensuite which can be slightly challenging during a rainy time
The teepees are really unique and has a beautiful cozy feel. They are extremely comfortable and it has a whimsical feel about it. My husband and I loved our stay. The hosts were really lovely and provided us with a lot of information. You also have your own bathroom off of the teepee which had all the necessities and you could leave your stuff in the bathroom without carrying it back and forth. The hosts went out of their way to make our stay special for our honeymoon and arranged a delicious picnic basket for us. We really felt at home over the holidays. The kitchen was well equipped with a lovely deck area to soak in the views.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: October 16, 2023
Andrew
South AfricaNothing
The Magical Teepee is wonderful. It is not for the person who wants luxury but takes you through how the red indians lived like. The place is too much for words, just unbelievable.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: July 27, 2023
Jardi
United Arab EmiratesIn the mornings, the trucks passing by, can be a bit noisy, but we were warm in bed, so fell asleep again quick. It’s very dark when there’s loadshedding. I would suggest making sure you have a few travel lamps or something extra.
Clean, neat and such a cute place. Stargazing was absolutely amazing. Peaceful. Each teepee has it’s own bathroom, which is great not to share if there were others. Kitchen had more than enough appliances that one would need.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 17, 2023
Sivenathi
South AfricaWe run out of the tea bags to start the fire and it was cold and the where no extras
The entire setting,comfortable beds ,teepee super amazing and vey clean
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 15, 2023
Bhana
South AfricaThe flooring base is a bit old and can be potentially dangerous... one of the slats broke when I stepped on it
The outdoor vibe
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 14, 2023
Korte
TaiwanWhat a fun and unique experience! Everything was wonderfully clean and inviting. We had the best time, even in freezing weather it was awesome! 😎👍
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: April 13, 2023
Melissa
South AfricaBeautiful location
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: February 28, 2023
Kirsten
South AfricaNothing, the property was exactly was what it looked in photos and the stay is was the special outdoor experience which I needed.
The property was unique and made you feel like you were on a magical camping trip. The small details and design really made the stay special. The facilities were great, and the organisation and layout of the property were also good.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 9, 2023
Brittany
South AfricaNot that we didn't like it, just very hot in summer. Definitely a winter break away more than the summer heat in the tent. 😁 35°C wasn't a joke.
Unique accommodation and a must try in Winter. We would have loved to experience the chiminea in the ten but the heat didn't allow us to use it as we went in the middle of summer. Loved that it was something entirely different to what I'm used to.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: November 14, 2022
Alisha
South AfricaNot much. Roads to the area does need a higher car though.
The location and the set-up was fantastic. Friendly hosts and very clean considering you are completely surrounded by nature. Everything needed for a self-catering stay was provided. Safer than I expected it to be.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: October 16, 2022
Mickey
South AfricaIt was really quiet - with me being a scaredy pants, it was a bit scary lol.
Very good book-in instructions. Awesome shower for "camping". Bed sleeps amazing. Nice kitchen and braai setup. Everything was awesome.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 7, 2022
Mary-joe
South Africagetting up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom
the uniqueness and the cleanliness
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: September 19, 2022
Naidzzzz
South AfricaAbsolute nothing
Everything was superb. Could not find anything wrong.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: August 10, 2022
Andre
South AfricaWe absolutely loved the location and the coziness and comfort of the teepee went above and beyond our expectations.. We will definitely be back soon!!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: July 25, 2022
John
South AfricaCan't think of anything to be honest.
Great value for money and a unique way to stay hogs. Would highly recommend.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: February 14, 2023
Mccarogher
South AfricaWhat a lovely experience
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: January 23, 2023
Greschen
Australiaowners have no idea what is going on and do not care for your safety. we were international travellers driving for hours to get to Hogsback, the staff were not responsive when we had issues with road closures. did not care at all and were completely unhelpful. luckily found a nice service station attendant to help us but good lord, the Eastern Cape is dire. avoid and stay in the Western Cape, it’s much safer and nicer. couldn’t even access the property due to a fallen tree across the road. again, staff had no idea and just kind of shrugged her shoulders. could not provide ETA on when the property would be accessible and with heavy rain conditions and loadshedding, we found other accommodation. don’t stay here. if anything goes wrong, they don’t care at all, won’t answer the phone and will still charge you full price.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: October 5, 2022
Arina
South AfricaToo close to road with big trucks waking one up at 6.
Clean bathrooms and fully equipped kitchen
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: November 19, 2024
Alison
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: July 7, 2024
Pj
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2024
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