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Reviewed 15 July 2014 via mobile

Spent two days in the self catering units which are absolutely stunning and value for money!
Everything is clean and new! Beds are comfortable and warm. The setting in the bush is wonderful with an abundance of bird life.
A bonus are the buck that come and visit. Very peaceful, highly recommend!

Date of stay: July 2014
10  Thank briana663
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Reviewed 15 June 2014

We camped for the long weekend at Sondela. The camping facilities are in an excellent condition. Some sites do have private bathroom facilities, which is a real spoil. The entertainment centre with restaurants, pools, etc. is quiet a distance away from the camping facilities, keeping all noisy activities away from the camp area.

Game drives can only be done through the logde and no self drive game drives are allowed. You are however allowed walking and cycling through the nature reserve.

We booked a special couples treatment at the spa on Father's Day. The treatments unfortunately are mediocre and spa management non-existant.

Date of stay: June 2014
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8  Thank ZuZannaB
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Reviewed 12 June 2014

A spur of the moment decision saw us visiting the guesthouse to take a much needed break from the rat-race. The accommodation, service and food was exceptional. From the moment you set foot into the guesthouse you are treated like royalty. It was a very relaxing weekend and considering that it's less than two hours away...definitely worth a visit. We will return!

Date of stay: June 2014
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2  Thank AntonN112
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Reviewed 28 May 2014

spent a medweek at the newly built Sondela self catering 2 bedroom unit, monday 19 May to Friday 23 May. Spent some time with my 80 year old mother relaxing and spoiling her with spa treatment for Mothersday. The units are really nice and clean and we had Inyala visit us while sitting on the stoep, quiet and peaceful and staff really could't assist you more, coffee shop has brilliant service and pool areas kept extremely clean

Date of stay: May 2014
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5  Thank jocar01
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Reviewed 2 May 2014

We are currently staying at Makhato. What a bitter bitter disapointment! We booked our unit to get the experience of staying in a private house with the intention of buying. Once again there are no bikes for hire ( the same response as our previous stay in Dec 2013). The manager John is totally disinterested and the same goes for his staff at the bike shop! Our unit is completely run down! Our bed is held up by a concrete brick! There are no globes to light our unit up outside at night. The enclosed swimming pool in the boma area is totally neglected. It is bone dry and full of mud and insects. Our television has no remote. The pool table has no sticks. The table tennis table has no bats or ball. The dart board has no darts..... Shame on you Sondela!! Time for new management

Date of stay: May 2014
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12  Thank Lisa M
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Sondela, Front Office Manager at Sondela Nature Reserve Accommodation, responded to this reviewResponded 16 May 2014

Dear LisaM,

Thank you for your feedback.

I can assure you that incidents like these are taken in a very serious light. Management has been informed and most of the points you commented on has already been addressed.

We trust and know that during your next stay with us, you will experience Sondela the way you should have.

See you soon!

Regards,
Sondela Management

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