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Reviews of Imbali Boutique Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

137 Hope Street, 4700 Kokstad, South Africa

#12 of 22 hotels in Kokstad

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 97 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: September 1, 2025

    8.0
    nice place to stay with family since we where travelling with kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    none to be honest since the place exceeded our expectations

    the facilities and the location was super. My family really enjoyed our night stay and we did not have breakfast since we had to leave early

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location on the main road. Traffic from 4am! Bed needs a new mattress

    Dstv, fridge, microwave, shower, size of room. Iron. Plenty heaters

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely overnight. Staff helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely property Big and spacious room My son enjoyed being able to play in the room.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2025

    7.0
    Otherwise the Boutique itself is amazing, very clean and comfortable, unfortunately we arrived late
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were people making noise from the other room behind our family, making noise the whole night we hardly slept due to noise

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - our room door had a tough close - we couldn't have breakfast as they were preparing for some event

    - Homely - quiet - comfortable

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

    9.0
    enjoyed my stay .. good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    did not have breakfast

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2025

    8.0
    ...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    When we we were lost (as above) I phoned the receptionist and there was no answer. She didn't phone back either. On my side of the bed the electric blanket was not working. This was annoying.

    The address on your confirmation was correct. I inadvertently searched to go to your address using Google Maps. This took us to another - completely - incorrect hotel at the street Google gave me,. Another guest had the same problem. You should approach Google about this. In addition I was pleased that they had a generator in place and working. There was a major power outage that night. TV was Premium and working properly The electric gate opened when the car was in proximity of it.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Outside entrance door, stained bathroom towels

    Cleanliness

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The place is very clean 👌 and neat, the bed is comfortable, I love the swimming pool the stuff is very friendly 👌

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    8.0
    Good. Clean. Quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No air-conditioning only ceiling fans. Booked for two adults but towels only supplied for one guest. However the Security guard Victor?? Was very polite and organized the required towels. Toilet roll holder broken and missing. As well as hook behind the bathroom door.

    Didn't have any meals there. We're expensive. Nice big rooms. Quiet enough although on the Main street. Staff very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2025

    9.0
    Great property in Kokstad!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Restaurant closed early, but there are good food places nearby, in town. Breakfast started at 8am when we stayed there - that's a bit late when you are traveling. Breakfast not included in room rate.

    Great property in Kokstad. Clean, Quiet, Friendly Staff 😊, Big Family Room, Clean Pool, Value for money 🤝🏾. 4 Star in my books! 👌🏾

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    NOTHING

    N/A

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    7.0
    It was satisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast was subpar and pricy for what was offered. The beds were too hard.

    The rooms were nice and big. They were clean too.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2024

    9.0
    More than what I expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The stones on the driveway. A challenge when wearing heels🙈

    The rooms are so beautiful. Very neat and tidy. The outside is so picturesque. Every where was clean and tidy. The pool is sparkling

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2024

    9.0
    Place is beautiful, I would stay again
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    7.0
    It was good enough for the purpose.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Reception was not friendly and they did not treat me like a guest or tell me rules until I needed assistance . I was simply given the keys when I arrived. My room was the most most expensive but it did not have a shower. The basics like water and coffee milk was not there.

    Beautiful rooms, spacious and Very clean rooms with fresh sheets and towels. Comfortable bed and a microwave.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All was good, besides the showering. I had a cold shower

    All was good, besides the showering. I had a cold shower

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    we booked a family room, the single bed was very hard and uncomfortable. could hardly sleep

    neatness, room size

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Facility on point. A bit of improvements around the facility.grounds and general appearance would raise the bar . Also the water pressure at the showers requires a bit more bars .

    Facility is good .Feel pity for the business as eskom is squeezing their margins to nothing due to back up power / diesel provision . Maybe a solar power project would payoff in the longterm ,

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to complain about.

    Everything was perfect!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    The lady at the reception was very nice, she made sure I get a room though I came before the Check in time.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2025

    10
    The best ever. People who see my status on pics taken there don't believe is I. KOKSTAD
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely nothing to complain about

    The breakfast was wow, on time and so delicious. I wouldn't miss another opportunity to stay at Imbali. Thank you so much for exceptional work and beauty you get there.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    10
    It was a bliss.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff could have been more friendlier but I gave them a benefit of a doubt because we arrived very late so it could have been that they were tired.

    The property was spectacular and exceeded by expectation, everything was pleasant . I enjoyed everything about the property.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    10
    I loved that the room was ready for us, the heaters & electric blankets were on, room size spacious.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One of the towels was too old, it had a part that was ripping apart.

    Not applicable

    Stayed in March 2025

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