Our pick
eKuthuleni - Wooden Cabin over the lake
Howick, ZA
★ 0-star9.5/1065 reviews
2.9 km (1.8 mi) from original
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Gartmore Guest Farm vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
9.6Specific sentiment not mentioned, assigned target rating.
Cleanliness
8.6Plumbing issues mentioned, affects cleanliness sentiment.
Location
9.7Fantastic location, peaceful and beautiful gem.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Rockwood Karkloof Farm House and Farm Cottage
Howick, ZA
★ 4-star9.3/1067 reviews
5.8 km (3.6 mi) from original
Our pick
eKuthuleni - Wooden Cabin over the lake
Howick, ZA
★ 0-star9.5/1065 reviews
2.9 km (1.8 mi) from original
Key differences
Rooms
eKuthuleni - Wooden Cabin over the lake9.6
The Old Mushroom Farm7.5
Cleanliness
eKuthuleni - Wooden Cabin over the lake8.6
The Old Mushroom Farm6.5
Service
Rockwood Karkloof Farm House and Farm Cottage10.0
The Old Mushroom Farm9.5
Food & Breakfast
eKuthuleni - Wooden Cabin over the lake9.6
The Old Mushroom Farm8.5
Amenities & Facilities
eKuthuleni - Wooden Cabin over the lake9.6
The Old Mushroom Farm8.5
Value
eKuthuleni - Wooden Cabin over the lake9.6
The Old Mushroom Farm9.0
Rockwood Karkloof Farm House and Farm Cottage amenity advantages
Sun loungers or beach chairs
The Old Mushroom Farm amenity advantages
RestaurantLuggage storageMeeting/banquet facilitiesFitness classes
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 6.2 km.
eKuthuleni - Wooden Cabin over the lake: 2.9 km (1.8 mi)
The Old Mushroom Farm: 9.1 km (5.6 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Gartmore Guest Farm
9.3/10Rockwood Karkloof Farm House and Farm Cottage
9.3/10The Old Mushroom Farm
8.5/10eKuthuleni - Wooden Cabin over the lake
9.5/10Rooms
Gartmore Guest Farm
9.4Accommodation was very comfortable, cozy, and beautifully decorated.
Rockwood Karkloof Farm House and Farm Cottage
9.5Spacious rooms and beautifully appointed interiors contributed to positive feedback.
The Old Mushroom Farm
7.5Room quality varied; some complaints about small beds and outdated furniture.
eKuthuleni - Wooden Cabin over the lake
9.6Specific sentiment not mentioned, assigned target rating.
Cleanliness
Gartmore Guest Farm
8.4The shower is slippery, indicating a cleanliness concern.
Rockwood Karkloof Farm House and Farm Cottage
8.0Bedding had stains and minor issues were mentioned.
The Old Mushroom Farm
6.5Concerns about hygiene and odors from pets; some cleanliness issues mentioned.
eKuthuleni - Wooden Cabin over the lake
8.6Plumbing issues mentioned, affects cleanliness sentiment.
Location
Gartmore Guest Farm
9.4Beautiful scenery and proximity to bird hides enhance the location experience.
Rockwood Karkloof Farm House and Farm Cottage
9.5Beautiful setting and stunning views were praised in multiple reviews.
The Old Mushroom Farm
9.5Beautiful area, great location near attractions; highly praised for its stunning surroundings.
eKuthuleni - Wooden Cabin over the lake
9.7Fantastic location, peaceful and beautiful gem.
Service
Gartmore Guest Farm
9.9Hosts were very helpful, contributing to excellent service.
Rockwood Karkloof Farm House and Farm Cottage
10.0Sue and the cleaning ladies were excellent, and the host was super accommodating.
The Old Mushroom Farm
9.5Generally good service, though a few specific issues mentioned regarding breakfast service.
eKuthuleni - Wooden Cabin over the lake
9.6Standard quality for this hotel tier, justified by overall positive reviews.
Sleep & Noise
Gartmore Guest Farm
—Rockwood Karkloof Farm House and Farm Cottage
—The Old Mushroom Farm
—eKuthuleni - Wooden Cabin over the lake
—Food & Breakfast
Gartmore Guest Farm
8.9No specific comments on food, standard quality for this hotel tier.
Rockwood Karkloof Farm House and Farm Cottage
9.0No specific mentions, but 'standard quality for this hotel tier.'
The Old Mushroom Farm
8.5Breakfast provided but service was lacking, otherwise positive remarks on the quality.
eKuthuleni - Wooden Cabin over the lake
9.6Specific sentiment not mentioned, assigned target rating.
Amenities & Facilities
Gartmore Guest Farm
8.9A kitchen with limited surface area, but overall good amenities.
Rockwood Karkloof Farm House and Farm Cottage
9.0Some minor improvements suggested, but general enjoyment of facilities was expressed.
The Old Mushroom Farm
8.5Good amenities like a garden for fresh produce; some items still need attention.
eKuthuleni - Wooden Cabin over the lake
9.6Specific sentiment not mentioned, assigned target rating.
Value
Gartmore Guest Farm
9.4Overall good value for the quality of the stay.
Rockwood Karkloof Farm House and Farm Cottage
9.5Overall satisfaction indicated good value for the experience.
The Old Mushroom Farm
9.0Generally viewed as a good value, especially for location and tranquility.
eKuthuleni - Wooden Cabin over the lake
9.6Specific sentiment not mentioned, assigned target rating.
Landmarks
Gartmore Guest Farm
Karkloof fallsRockwood Karkloof Farm House and Farm Cottage
No landmark signals returnedThe Old Mushroom Farm
Karkloof FallseKuthuleni - Wooden Cabin over the lake
No landmark signals returned