Madiba's Forest
Madiba's Forest, Barbeque Downs, Sandton, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa- Park
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Luxurious Accommodation with Scenic Views
Experience elegance at Riboville Boutique Hotel And Restaurant with rooms offering stunning balcony views of the dam or polo field. Enjoy modern amenities like air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and minibar for a comfortable stay.
Exquisite Dining Experience
Indulge in gourmet cuisine at the Main Restaurant, featuring a blend of modern and contemporary dishes. Dine on the terrace overlooking picturesque surroundings or inside the unique wine cellar for a memorable meal.
Convenient Facilities and Location
Benefit from 24-hour front desk service, a library, and meeting facilities during your stay. With free parking and WiFi, explore nearby attractions such as Leeuwkop Golf Club and easily access Sandton Station and Tambo International Airport.
Book now for a sophisticated retreat at Riboville Boutique Hotel And Restaurant.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
65 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Beautiful view
_Breakfast was not included _aircon was not working _phone was not working in the first room _Rude staff
The rooms were a fair size
The staff was rude
I really loved the food, it was absolutely delicious, fresh and well prepared. The staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful throughout my stay. The service was excellent and the warm atmosphere made the experience even more enjoyable.
The bathroom towels are quite worn out and need to be replaced. The threads were coming out around the edges of all the towels, making them look old and poorly maintained. I would recommend replacing them with new, good-quality towels to improve the overall experience.
Good location
ambience
Sunday morning the room phones were not working, so I eventually had to leave the room to arrange breakfast in bed.
Cleanliness was not at the standard I expected from the property. I noticed cobwebs around the windows, some floors did not appear properly cleaned, and the guest toilets felt more like public mall facilities than hotel restrooms. I also noticed members of the housekeeping team sitting together chatting in a corner, which stood out given some of the cleanliness issues.Service responsiveness could also improve. We waited approximately an hour for an iron despite following up
Everything
Bird poor on patio
Like the overall concept and look but very dated.
Dated, no good lighting in the bathroom or anywhere to do make up. Noisy. There was a party going on and although I was told it would be over by 10 pm ish at 1130 pm it was still going in full swing. Nobody answering reception desk so had to get out of bed and cover my pyjamas to complain. Finally around 0030 it became quiet but then at 6 am noises start
Location is good if you want to have easy access to highway, be central to get to Sandton or Centurion. Restaurant are close, less than 1 km and Mall of Africa is a 5 min drive. The staff are extremely helpful and aim to please.
The environment is cold, not well maintained, and definitely requires a clean up. The room decor is dark adding to a lack of coziness. Air conditioning barely works, curtains do not close properly letting light in early in the morning. Room corridor is noisy from around 6 am due to poor sound dampening in the passage.
Beautiful
Cost in the bar
Fabulous location, fabulous room, fabulous morning view across the field. All staff were really welcoming. Felt very safe.
Not much at all.
The Rooms
All was perfect
The Employees are all friendly and welcoming from Receptionist, Waiter, Manager, Cleaner they are very professional and that is what is called customer retention. They create a pleasant environment. I felt welcomed and my kids enjoyed every moment.
The stay was exceptional, but the Hotel should be flexible in checking in earlier especially if it communicated. The cleaners can start with the room that requires early check in. So i think these a communication breakdown among the departments.
Staff was friendly
There was no hot water in the morning
The environment is amazing! With a lot of green and birds, so beautiful! The room has a nice balcony and you can see the view while enjoy your breakfast.
Nothing
Nice big beds, clean rooms and bedding. rooms are nice and large
Beautiful hotel , effecient check in .
The rooms are lovely but need maintenance . The extractor fan and aircon both made alot of noise . Unfortunately we never had the opportunity to eat in the restaurant . Hotel lacks a personal touch . There seemed to be ground staff wondering around inside the hotel ?
The room that I was allocated was not nice
Restaurant not rooms
The environment is peaceful
The breakfast has limited options
The room amenities. Room service staff were great. Breakfast
Food from the restaurant was just okay TV was too old
Everything hey
The headboard leather is flaking out so there was a lot of flakes all over and the charging ports don't work so well
The place is very quiet and well positioned great location to relax.
The geyser was not working , the place was not so clean the house keeping team can do better . The noise from other occupants.
The location is great. The artwork and statues were beautiful. Our waiter was great, excellent service, he delivered a delicious sushi platter.
The place is quite run down. It is supposed to be a five-star boutique hotel. I messaged the hotel the day before arriving to arrange time by the pool on arrival. We were unbelievably disappointed. Firstly, there were men fixing stuff most of the afternoon, so it was not ideal to lay by the pool. When they finally left, we wanted to relax on the day bed, but the cushions were so solid and dirty it was not possible, even flipping them over. We sat on the benches under the canapes, which were quite rickety having our cocktails. The towels in the bathroom were so hard and scratchy. Not what you would expect in a 5 star hotel If you would like to arrange anything special for an occasion, an additional R2500 is the minimum extra price you have to pay. That includes wanting to have an early check-in (1 and half hours early)
The ambiance is always great for me.
The bathtub was worn out and old, and the tv dstv was not functioning. The phone system was not working, and I had to walk to the reception on two occasions to get assisted.
Everything
Well, the stay was kinda short
The toilet was dripping, maybe something to look into
The location,our room was amazing and definitely the salts in the bathroom.
Nothing, everything was exceptional
Property was fine. Great location
The breakfast. Below standard of a 5 star hotel. It felts like a basic 3 star hotel breakfast. So disappointing. We got offered a room right next to the entrance, which was noisy as you could hear people speaking from the passage. The hot water also runs out while showering.
Everything
Nothing
L’accueil et la qualité des chambres
Pas d’eau chaude le soir
Bel endroit accueillant. Offre de restauration de qualité
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Breakfast was Ok
Firstly, the sheet did not fit the bed. Secondly, I ordered room service (fish) and it was raw. The switch on the lamp was filthy. And there was no Netflix or any other streaming services. I was told only a few rooms have smart TV's. Not good enough for a 5 star hotel. On check out the lady was not able to print me a receipt.
Amazing
Amazing view and rooms
The bed is very comfortable.
The air conditioning was not making the room warm and also they must install new generation plugs for charging phones next to the pedestals.
Food and furniture
Television was not operating. Bathroom with candles without lighter.
The hotel isn’t what it was years ago. Maintenance has unfortunately clearly been neglected. TV wasn’t working. Not worth the money.
Pretty design and the rooms are well insulated in terms of heat
The corridors are very cold. The hotel had conferences when we stayed there and they got extremely rowdy. General level of service and attention to customer needs at the restaurant was poor. Also entering the hotel there was a very large queue of cars that took an extra 20 minutes to get through the security entrance point.
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What guests love
Areas to consider
Cleanliness
7.36/10Maintenance of the rooms has clearly been neglected.
Service
9.33/10Standard quality for this hotel tier, but areas for improvement.
Location
9.37/10The location is well-rated by guests.
Room Quality
8.82/10Rooms are generally well-designed and comfortable.
Amenities
8.35/10Basic amenities provided, but improvements needed.
Value for Money
7.81/10Guests feel the hotel does not meet the 5-star standard.
Food and Beverage
7.36/10Breakfast options below the expected standard for a 5-star hotel.
Overall Experience
8.83/10Overall pleasant experience but with notable areas for improvement.
Rooms offer balcony views of the dam or polo field, paired with modern comforts like air conditioning and a minibar.
Main Restaurant serves a blend of modern and contemporary cuisine, with terrace or wine cellar dining options.
Free parking and WiFi, plus easy access to Sandton Station and Tambo International Airport near Waterfall City.