Ditholo Game Lodge, Bela Bela

The staff members always made sure that we are comfortable and ensured that we enjoy our stay as much as we can .The food was also marvelous 😋 and enjoyed the hospitality they gave us from day one till the end of our stay.

With honesty my stay was super 👌

The staff was friendly and professional The food was very nice The quietness is amazing

The reception has no adequate lighting The wifi in room 5was not working at all The gravel road was the worst experience No internal fun physical activity,it will be nice to have bikes or hiking or anything to help enjoy the bush since they don’t have big 5.The viewing deck must be fixed Asap and maybe add Jacuzzi for cold weekend cause we couldn’t swim

Last dinner and breakfast was good

Food was generally overcooked, and cold

I liked everything about the place

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The chalet was beautiful and clean, the staff was very helpful and friendly, the food was delicious. The location is perfect for a quiet staycation

They don’t have a smart tv in the chalet, Openview is so outdated. They already have wife which is great, now just have the smart tv and we can use our own streaming account

Das ab 6:00 Frühstück angeben war aber eigentlich erst ab 8:00. wir konnten es nicht in anspruch nehmen weil wir um 8;00 los mussten. Und keine frühstück box bekommen haben daher passt preis leistung nicht

The staff was very friendly and helpfull.

The property is in a very bad state of disrepair and very dirty. We had to shower in another unit as our geyser burst, which was already leaking when we arrived. Both toilet leaked and one plug was exposed.

Perfect .. I enjoyed it

Nothing to be honest

Peaceful atmosphere.

Not applicable.

The place is super clean, the staff has this homely Vibe, and very welcoming.birds watching I enjoyed...the warm tub outside their chalet is good

The road from the main road is not good,12km bumps of gravel,the surroundings are not maintained, their activities are not well planned,I was supposed to do a game drive on my birthday but scheduled for the next day, even the next day it failed,I was really disappointed,

Friendly staff Great food Lots of games to play

False advertising by booking.com There are no bicycles available for use. It has been more than a year and booking.com has not updated this. The rooms need repaint and renovations

It is nothing like what you see on the pictures, we were absolutely mislead! The place is falling apart.

The staff are friendly and the Saturday night dinner was great.

The facilities require maintenance. The deck especially is risky as the flooring is not secured and broken.

There is literally nothing that you can do there

Warm bath was nice

The Mat on the floor make the room smell bad and the is no air freshener

The property was amazing and had friendly to use equipment.

The staff and the food was the only thing I liked

Everything about the place is bad. The road to there , room are not clean. Bed bugs, air conditioners not working, no activities.

The staff was friendly and welcoming

The route to the place

Staff went out of the way to correct any grievances

It's far, a bit tough driving in a sedan

Quietness of the bush

Useless game drive which is a total waste of time even if it's for free. Some activities mentioned here on Booking.com are not there

The staff were very friendly!

The premises are in need of an upgrade. The rooms were tidy, but the rooms definitely need renovations as well as the bar area outside. We enjoyed the tickle tub and the food. Thank you chef! The deserts(malva pudding and brownies) were a little bit raw.

Bed was comfortable, we got upgraded to a 2 bedroom which was more than enough for a family of 3 . Breakfast and dinner was inclusive which made travelling affordable

Main road is still under construction so give yourself enough travel time for stop and go

The Team at Ditholo its amazing and very friendly

Need some renovations on dam

The Saturday dance 💃 was nice

Canoeing place was so dirty ,kids playground was poorly maintained ,the vegetation around,the carpets smell,the bar with limited beverages,no activities after breakfast, the sunset drive was really not appetizing at all ,area has dilapidated the wooden floor next to the bar is broken, management of that place must be serious that area has potential but its not looked after,the breakfast could be kept warm only if they have warmers

Everything was perfect for a couple's getaway, it was nice and quiet. We had a nice buffet on Saturday that felt literally like home,comforting and they had a good variety of choices. The salads were fresh and so was breakfast.We had a good room which was further than the rest as it was full when we arrived on Saturday but were moved to a much better room on Sunday night as there were a lot of guests that checked on that morning. It was really appreciated as it had better lighting,a bit bigger and closer to the pool and bar. The staff was very friendly, accommodating and helpful. Oupa is truly a gem, Bab"Solly was my highlight of my entire stay. He prepared a nice hot bath for us and me & Hubby really enjoyed it under the stars, Sir you are truly amazing and keep on being the gentleman that you are. Christo thank you for the hospitality and for the much deserved Game Drive that you took us on this morning, we managed to reconnect in nature and definitely feels like I came home with a new Husband 🤣 Overall, Siyabonga, Rea leboga, Baie Danke🙏

Mondays breakfast, ordered a Holondaise Benedict and what I got was eggs with what smelled and tasted like mustard

The staff was absolutely very friendly and helpful they have a passion for their work The food was also very good thank you Chantal If you take those Cristo and the Staff and give them a upgraded 5 Star Lodge you will have one hell of a place. They do their best.

O my yes first the wi-fi didn't work in room 11. Overall everything needs maintenance. The rooms inside very nice but Please upgrade those 1810 cups and saucers, the saucers doesn't match the cups. Even a normal mugg will do. If you look at the pictures advertising and in real live. Doesn't match.

This Lodge is worth every Penny spent. The team led by GM Christo takes care of all your needs and even more. We had the greatest experience. Don’t forget the spa- wow therapists with healing hands . Master Chef best lamp curry and T-bone steaks 🎉 we were honoured to meet Traci who is operations manager aka “Mini Boas Lady” and listening to here passion about the Orion groups Leadership and group of hotels, we will be visiting all of them and they will definately be mentioned for my next Staff getaway!! Thank you all at Ditholo for making my husbands first bush experience memorable. “We will be back”!! Alet and Gary Mccutcheon

Don’t miss out- bush bath and best Pino colada 🎉

Both food and room

Game viewing

Great scenery and loved the heated tubs! Oupa and the rest of the Dithlolo team was awesome and very warm!👌

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Food,stuff was good to us nd the cleanliness

The friendly staff and their willingness to help on short notice. The bed was really nice.

I loved that the rates included half-board which meant I didn't need to arrange meals for my family. Breakfast and dinner were nice. The food was tasty and there was sufficient variety to suit most tastes. The staff were friendly and helpful. The swimming pool is well kept but unfortunately not heated so we couldn't make use of it.

The facilities are a bit tired and run down. The pool table in the entertainment area needs to be replaced and I didn't feel like the bar stocked enough drinks. The "viewing deck" is not operational with no explanation given. There is a jumping castle for small kids that is old and a bit dirty. The jungle gym is not accessible due to a huge marshy area that has formed in that area. The common areas need to be maintained a bit better - I know it's a game lodge in the "bush" but there are areas where spider webs need to be cleaned and decor items need to be dusted. The TV in our unit did not work and although it was reported it was never attended to. There was no dessert served on our third night (a Sunday) with no explanation given. If you discourage your guests to bring any food onto the property then you need to ensure that you provide meals as promised. The lunch menu is non-existent. I was able to arrange a toasted sandwich for my kids for lunch, and luckily a milkshake each but it first had to be established if there was enough ice-cream to make 2 milkshakes. It should also be noted that the "bike trails" advertised do not exist. There is no marked trail, and the terrain is not really suitable for mountain biking which was a disappointment. The configuration of the 4 sleeper units could be better. The "kitchen" is huge and serves no purpose since it's not self-catering accommodation. There are tea/coffee making facilities in the unit but items are not restocked and there is no shop on the property to purchase your own. There were 4 tea cups provided (no saucers) and ONE teaspoon. No other crockery and cutlery to be seen (in some old water damaged kitchen cupboards). For me (and this is entirely my own opinion), when I go on holiday I look forward to accommodation and facilities that are either on par with my own home comforts or better. For this reason I found Ditholo Lodge to be lacking.

Nothing the place is falling apart

The facilities was totally rundown, spiderweb everywhere, dirty seats, filth on the window's, no soap or shampoo in the bathroom. The foto's on the bookings.com app is false. Contact me for the real photo's.

Nothing as the place was not cleaned, no food and no water . The place was a mess .

Nothing as the place was not cleaned, no food and no water . The place was a mess .

I love the friendly staff, and the comfy of the beds

The gravel road is bad very bad

Excellent food and helpful staff

A lot of the facilities are in need of repair

The staff where very helpful and tried their best, especially Jimmy and Frans. Just a pity the GM Christo was an outright liar.

The place is run down, the game viewer we where told is broken, we then got a game drive on a game viewer falling apart as well at 30km an hour because Christo did not want to do it. All activities advertised did not happen even after I addressed it on my first day. Garbage was everywhere and the excuse was it is the monkeys, I have been to many lodges with monkeys and the places always made a plan to keep the monkeys out. Staff was uninformed but really tried their best. We finally left a day early! Our rooms had to be moved. And all I hear from Christo is about other very important guests that he is busy with. I wonder what I need to do to get on that list? Is my money not the same as other guests?

The front desk is very much helpful and the place is exceptional ☺️

One thing only that I need a van for the gravel road and I am going to book it again

Food

Pictures are not what we got ,our toilet and shower not working at all

Everything was good, the staff was super lovely and the facility great after they changed us to a room with a working TV, and that was matching what we saw online when booking.

The fact that they make us pay a fine of R1500 for doing a self-gane drive that they encouraged, as they said we have a 4X4, and their cars were not allowed to go out. Only to discover upon check out that the drive we took was on private land that the lodge did not inform us about.

The staff was friendly. Oupa went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable. And seeing the Kudus was always a pleasure.

The road to the property needs an off road car and the GPS took us through Radium and that route is horrible. The shower in our room was spraying water all over the bathroom. And we were unable to go for a game drive because their car had broken down.

Perfection location when you need to get away from the city. Breakfast was superb, dinner was delicious. The staff were very friendly. We will definitely visit again

please was in an open area, fresh air all around. it was small and private.

A lot. Wifi not working in rooms, this was known to them. At the gate you pay R100.00. I was never told of this. Cleaners had to be spoken to very nicely by my wife and they outdone themselves the following day. Only manager and one waiter trying their best. Owners were overseas. The area where food is prepared is like garbage. Game Drive cars were not working and all trips were cancelled. Wife said the bar drinks were very expensive. TV was a problem. Every time you switch it on, you had to call the manager for his people to fix it. When loadshedding hit, it took me to go complain and ask where the back-up power was. Otherwise, they had not seen any need to communicate to us about any of that. I will never go there.

Everything was perfect, the lodge is well kept all staff were very kind and super helpful. Thank u especially to Jimmy, the bar man who provided exceptional service. Thank u to the guy who prepared the hot tub that was a super experience.

Nothing to do with the property but that dirt road leading to the lodge I wish that can be sorted it’s bad.

Breakfast, dinner,bar,pool and etc

The road to the place must be described on the adverts so that we can bring the correct car,I.e 4x4 for offroad

Everything. I really felt it was unique, beautiful, staff were incredibly friendly helpful and exceptionally pleasant. just a small ps. Bar man was not friendly or accommodating- maybe hospitality is not in his genes

There was nothing more you needed.

Good wi-fi

The game drive vehicle broke down before we saw any game, so that was a waste of time. There is an additional charge for a conservancy fee of which we were not advised until we arrived on site and the manager's comment was to pay up or go home. This does not create a good impression. Other guests played loud music for the whole of a Sunday afternoon which spoiled an otherwise restful day.

The facilities are old. Shower leaking, smell of paint inside the room. Pool not clean.

Staff very courteous Manage organised outdoor Jacuzzi Food was good

Game drive - to many issues actually non-existent Surroundings not well kept. Internet issues Smart TV not working

Dirty outdoor area as if they didn't know we were coming,unexpected fees we have to pay at the entrance,then they surprise us that the drinks we took for dinner we must pay them separately but we choose option of breakfast and dinner.The one that pissed me off is a cold shower and their excuse is they forgot to switch the geyser.

Close to nature

The property is far and roads are messed.The entrance fee at the gate even when you are booked.No food yet they don’t allow customers to bring own food.

Breakfast was good , dinner was bad food prepared

The staff was very friendly , swimming pool small and was dirty . Most part of the place was under renovation

Breakfast was ok location was pleasing

The room was horrible The aircon wasn’t working the shower was flooding when using it was disgusting

Very nice breakfast with lots of food varieties, I really enjoyed the breakfast

I liked everything, everything was perfect

The food was amazing; the staff was beyond great. The room was okay; it could be cleaner. They can advise on how bad the road is for people to know not to come with small cars. Also, i loved the fact that we did a game drive, although we did not see a lot of animals, we ended up not paying for the game drive.

The road leading to the lodge but i appreciated the fact that the staff was honest when we called after checking the reviews. Otherwise, I enjoyed the

The staff

We didn't see animals The gravel road is too long

Breakfast was good, and the location as well.

The fact that I couldn't watch any sport on day where my soccer and the Springvoks were playing. No sporting channels on tv.

Great for a short left with family. Good food, clean rooms.

The stretch of gravel road to get to the lodge needs some work.

The chef was doing a great job

Payed for the Spa for all four of us 2 Adults and 2 kids and the ladies promised half price for kids but the bill was full price and I realised it when I was already home and I was very disappointed because we spoke about it and asked.I felt the two ladies were unfair

The location was great if you want an escape from city life

They could've mentioned that some of their activities were not open due to maintenance and the kids playing area's grass was not cut

The staff was amazing 🥰 especially the maintenance guys

The shower was not draining water from the first day we arrived, we had no tv and complained till the next day, water ran out by midnight and toilets were flooding with our waste till the morning

The food. From breakfast to dinner.

We didn't go for game drive coz their game drive didn't wanna start.

Friendly staff and nice fresh food

Nothing

The food was awesome. The chef outdid herself with exceptional daily menus. The pool was well maintained. The family really enjoyed it. We also enjoyed the roaming wildlife on the property. Very refreshing. The staff were very friendly and always available to assist with anything. Made the stay even more pleasurable. Thank you to all the Ditholo staff for such a wonderful experience. Will definitely come back but this time, in a 4x4😉

The drive from the main road to the property was uncomfortable.

Nothing was up to standard. No normal human being can live in such conditions. I was forced to make alternative plans and move to a new destination.

Everything was in a state, and the pictures we saw in the advert were misleading.

It is very clean

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The food got finished before the close time. There was no stock.we had to eat only bread. Eggs were finished , fruits and salad got finished before 09:30 while breakfast closes at 10:00 am

The photo used for breakfast were old and doesn't represent the current state of the lodge. There are No activities and two days stay becomes a lot. The pool is small. The common areas and rooms have spider webs. The area doesn't have proper stock water management and water doesn't flow property creating unsafe walking areas. The drainage system blocked next to our room and we had to stay a smelly room.

I did like where the lodge is located and the structures and designs of the rooms.

What I didn't like is the place the pictures in there website they are misleading and in terms of communication it was not good when you ask the staff about something it seems they don't anything they have to ask the General manager about everything they don't brief their staff with anything We had a challenge of food in were in our arrival they told us they have a restaurant were we can order food and when we wanted to order food they said they can't take our order because they are going to do a buffet for people who paid for breakfast and dinner and that was never explained to us when we asked about the restaurant.It felt like we were forced to eat what they have prepared for us.We couldn't order anything especially for dinner and the place is in a remote area you can't order from Uber Eats or go out to eat coz the Road is a gravel road and takes an hour to get to town.

It has beautiful view and quite

Broken shower and toilet

It offers a mind refreshing experience because it’s far from the hustle and bustle

Our game drives were cancelled due to muddy roads

Perfect location on the main route, bush life experience

Nothing

Value for money

The experience was bad

Everything

Clean,friendly staff,the managers is a super star .My children and I felt super comfy and safe .

The gravel road to the lodge seems short but it’s actually long and draining