Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs B from Suffolk

"Superb! We were very well looked after; everything for our comfort had been thought of. The breakfasts were brilliant and it was wonderful taking this on the terrace overlooking the sea. The staff very attentive.

We had an excellent Chef's Menu one evening in the Azure Dining Room.

However, would recommend guests pre-book dinner if they wish to dine in the Azure Dining room. It wasn't possible to eat there the first night and we had to work hard to get a booking for our 2nd night. Once 'in' we were given an excellent table for our 3rd night. (There are other alternatives (Leopard Lounge and Grill Bar) for less formal dining.

The hotel ran a shuttle to the Waterfront - prompt and efficient.

Spa staff were charming."

"Well located for visiting the winelands. Good breakfasts and an excellent meal in the Makaron Restaurant.

Lovely room with shared pool in garden. A bit surprised that door and windows to room were modern metal/plastic when the rest of the decor was so good.
Staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. We were warmly welcomed by Wonder."

"We loved being so close to the eland, other animals and birds. The marine walk/rock pool guided walk was particularly good - thanks, Louis. The star gazing session didn't quite live up to expectations but it was a good idea and we enjoyed an early morning walk, led by Hannah, to see the birds and walk around the Vlei.

Registration for accommodation takes place in shop where everything else is booked for all visitors to the Nature Reserve.

Chairs in dining room are ready for replacement - fine if you managed to get one with a seat intact or enough cushions for it not to matter. Good selection of wines."

"What a fantastic place! We loved it (despite one chilly afternoon and a wet morning).

The gardens are beautiful, the garden suites are gorgeous and spacious, the private pool and terrace were delightful and the staff were helpful.

Breakfast (spread and service) not quite as good as the Twelve Apostles but the dinners were excellent. We ate in Zinzi's one night but were unable to get a table at Tsala. Again, with hindsight we would have pre-booked Tsala which I think would have suited us better than Zinzi's.

Welcomed with a bottle of sparkling wine and deli platter in our room to celebrate Wedding Anniversary - a lovely touch. Fruit bowl in room too - a great idea."

"The welcome to Kwandwe was wonderful. We saw four of the big five on our first game drive as well as many other animals. The Soup Stop with barbecue was fun and made more dramatic by buffalo and calf passing by, with a lioness in hot pursuit.

Our ranger, Ruan, and tracker, Vusi, were excellent and made the experience so enjoyable with many close encounters.

Swimming pool appreciated - needed some exercise after eating so well for the previous 10 days or so."

"We loved Great Fish River Lodge even more than Ecca. Raised on decking and terrace it was possible to see the wildlife on the slopes across the river.

The staff were excellent - great welcome from Chris on arrival - and breakfast waiters charming and helpful. Management clearly on the ball!

Our suite was superb."