Reviews of Mbizane Escarpment Retreat
Sterkspruit Road, 1217 Schoemanskloof, South Africa

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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLove the fact that they thought about every little thing to make your stay extraordinary!
We liked everything.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewViews, nature and the drive to the property with vies. The flow of the river passing through the property
Nothing much
Dear Andile, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the views, nature, and the scenic drive to our property, as well as the calming flow of the river. It truly means a lot to us that you found your stay exceptional, and we are so pleased that there was nothing negative to mention. Your kind words motivate our team to keep creating memorable experiences for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Warm regards, The Mbizane team
Dear Andile, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the views, nature, and the scenic drive to our property, as well as the calming flow of the river. It truly means a lot to us that you fo… Show more
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAmazing !!! 🤩
Good day Lise, Thank you so much for your amazing review! 🤩 We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with us. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, The Mbizane team
Good day Lise, Thank you so much for your amazing review! 🤩 We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with us. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, The Mbizane tea… Show more
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything. The staff, the beds, the amenities and all the extras. What a remarkable place and wonderful staff. Attention to detail was phenomenal from the rooms, the kitchen the restaurant area and the setting. Absolutely wonderful
Dear Du Plessis family, Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful feedback. We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed every aspect of your stay – from the staff and amenities to the rooms and setting. Your compliments about the attention to detail truly mean a lot to us, as we strive to provide an exceptional experience for every guest. We’ll be sure to pass on your praise to our entire team. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, The Mbizane team
Dear Du Plessis family, Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful feedback. We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed every aspect of your stay – from the staff and amenities to the rooms and setting. Your compliments a… Show more
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe tented accommodation is amazing. The team were always available, and the breakfast was fantastic.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your glamping experience under the stars. It's great to know you found the tented accommodation amazing and that our team was always available to assist you. We're especially glad you loved the breakfast — it's one of our favorite ways to start the day, too! We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay soon. Warm regards, The Mbizane team
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your glamping experience under the stars. It's great to know you found the tented accommodation amazing and that our team was always av… Show more
Reviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewWe truly enjoyed our stay! The attention to detail in even the smallest touches made a big impression. The staff provided excellent service before and throughout our visit, and the food at The Hive Restaurant was a delightful and unexpected highlight. Highly recommend this place!
Dear Lize, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that the small details made a big impression. It’s especially rewarding to know that our team’s service and your experience at The Hive Restaurant stood out—we’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to the staff. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable visit soon! Warm regards, The Mbizane team
Dear Lize, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that the small details made a big impression. It’s especially rewarding to know that our team’s service and y… Show more
Reviewed: 17 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGreat staff and great location.
Dear Nico and family, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you loved your stay and enjoyed our staff and location. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we truly hope to welcome you back again. Warm regards, The Mbizane team
Dear Nico and family, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you loved your stay and enjoyed our staff and location. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we truly hope to welcome you back again. Warm re… Show more
Reviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewTranquility
Water is cold
Dear Masha, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're so pleased you enjoyed the tranquility of our setting — it's something we take great pride in offering our guests. We’re sorry to hear about the issue with the water temperature. Your feedback is important to us, and we’ll be looking into this to ensure better comfort for future stays. We hope to welcome you back again soon for an even more enjoyable experience. Warm regards, The Mbizane team
Dear Masha, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're so pleased you enjoyed the tranquility of our setting — it's something we take great pride in offering our guests. We’re sorry to hear about the issue with th… Show more
Reviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe hosts were pleasant from the moment we arrived in Mpumalanga to the very last moment of our stay! Very friendly and hospitable. The place itself was to die for! Stunning views, extremely clean and just beautiful! 10/10 recommend!
Nothing. Everything was perfect! I wish we had booked an extra night or two!
Wow, thank you so much for your incredible review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that your stay was “out of this world” and that you enjoyed every moment—from our warm welcome in Mpumalanga to the very last day. It means the world to us that you found the views stunning, the place spotless, and the experience unforgettable. Your kind words truly made our day! We’d love to host you again anytime—next time, let’s definitely make it that extra night or two! Until then, take care. Warm regards, The Mbizane team
Wow, thank you so much for your incredible review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that your stay was “out of this world” and that you enjoyed every moment—from our warm welcome in Mpumalanga to the very last day. It means the world to u… Show more
Reviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe privacy and its class
Network problems
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're so pleased to hear that you appreciated the privacy and the class of your stay—it’s always our aim to create a special and memorable atmosphere for our guests. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another beautiful getaway. Warm regards, The Mbizane team
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're so pleased to hear that you appreciated the privacy and the class of your stay—it’s always our aim to create a special and memorable atmosphere for our guests. We hope to welcome you… Show more
Reviewed: 20 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
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