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Hello SanleyThanks for the your review and your kind words.It was so great meeting you and awesome having you stay with us.Keep well and enjoy your stay further in South Africa.Looking forward to seeing you in the future again.Best regardsNico Smit
Thank you so much for the review and comments, we appreciate it very much, it was great meeting you and having you stay with us! Keep well and stay safe! Till we see you again! Have a blessed time. Best regards
Nico Smit
MANAGEMENT
Thank you for the review and comments. It was great meeting you and our privilege of having you stay with us, all the best and hope to see in the future again. Best regards Nico and Jubilie Smit!
We had an awesome trip, our rooms were clean and comfortable, they went beyond what is expectes to make sure our stay was a good one.
Christa
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from NICO on Dec 31, 2019
It was only a huge pleasure to have you stay with us and to get to know you better! All guests are special and imported to us and to go beyond wat is expected from is also just an invisible line what ever the need is we are just happy to help and attend to. HAVE AN AWSOME 2020!SEE YOU SOON...….
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Nov 5, 2019
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from NICO on Nov 7, 2019
Thank you for the review and comments. It was great meeting you and our privilege of having you stay with us, all the best and hope to see in the future again. Best regards Nico and Jubilie Smit!
The staff were very nice, the room had all we needed and was clean.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Nico on Oct 9, 2019
HELLO
Thank you so much for the review and comments, it was our privilege having you stay with us, keep well and all the best, hope to see you in near future again! Best regards Nico and Jubilie Smit
The host was very nice and helpful. Our stay at elephant nes was wonderful.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Nico on Aug 13, 2019
Thank you for the review and comments , was honor and privilege having you stay with us and wonderful meeting you! Keep well and looking forward to your next visit.
Best regards
8/10 Good
Daniel
Mar 27, 2019
Liked: Room comfort
Good place to stay .
Good affordable place to stay. The internet needs improvement. A good internet access is critical to travellers. The net is not available from the rooms which should be a rather easy fix nowadays. Also the owner seemed concerned about leaving it on continuously as it was mostly off.
Daniel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Nico and Jubilie Smit on Apr 3, 2019
Thank you SO MUCH for the review and comments it was an honor meeting you and a privilege having you stay with us, hope to see again in the future , just for interest sake thank you for the concerned raised about our internet we are fully aware that it needs urgent attention AND WE ARE constantly WORKING to improve IT, being fairly so away FROM central cities like Johannesburg and Pretoria where the experienced providers is ,makes an easy fix like you put it not so easy , over the time we had several so called professionals out of the area here to attend and assist with the internet strength with little success ,IT IS AN WILL ALWAYS BE HIGH PRIORITY AND COCERN TO US , SO WE WILL NOT REST TILL WE HAVE SOLVED THE INTENET , ALSO WE MUST JUST MENTION THE ONLY TIME WHEN WE WILL BUT THE INTERNET OFF is when we have severe
WHEATHER
CONDITIONS, thunder and especially the lightning , as advertised THE HOTSPOT IS IN THE main building AND all guests have access to IT , NO acceptations are made , we and the person on duty is available 24/7 and we have never been unwilling to give access , and will always open up the main building for any one that needs to use the internet their or make use of the communal lounge! The happiness and wellbeing of our guest will always be our main objective and priority! Keep well AND ALL THE BEST! Regards
8/10 Good
Daniel
Mar 26, 2019
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good place to stay.
Good affordable place to stay.
Daniel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Nico and Jubilie smit on Apr 3, 2019
Thank you SO MUCH for the review and comments it was an honor meeting you and a privilege having you stay with us, hope to see again in the future! Keep well AND ALL THE BEST! Regards
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
Mar 24, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room neat and clean - no wifi as advertised - garden needs attention
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from NICO AND JUBILIE SMIT on Apr 3, 2019
Thank you SO MUCH for the review and comments it was an honor meeting you and a privilege having you stay with us, hope to see again in the future , just for interest sake thank you for the concern about our garden ,we are fully aware that it needed some attention and through the rain that hasn't stop till date ,when ever there is sunny day , we are glad to report had made use progress cleaning up! Keep well AND ALL THE BEST! Regards
This is our third time staying at Elephant's Nest. We hope to stay there many more times. Nico truly went above and beyond, this time, as we arrived in need of a new tire. We highly recommend Elephant's Nest to all.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Nico annd Jubilie on Feb 4, 2019
Thank you so much for the review , it was great again having you stay with us, seeing you and spending time together , an tremendous privilege , keep well and all the best!Looking forward and hope seeing again next year! Greetings TILL WE MEET AGAIN!
Excellent in every department. One of the cleanest, friendliest places we have stayed. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend Elephants Best.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from NICO AND JUBILIE on Oct 3, 2018
Hello
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE REVIEW AND COMMENT'S!IT WAS GREAT HAVING YOU STAY WITH US AS PRIVILEGE GETTING TO KNOW YOU!KEEP WELL AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN THE FUTURE AGAIN!BEST REGARDS
I really enjoyed my stay. The host was very welcoming and gave me good recommendations on restaurants, activities and routes. Although they are busy with renovations the hospitality made up for it.
Burgert
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from NICO SMIT on Mar 22, 2018
Hello,
Thank you for your review and comments , it was an great privilege meeting you and getting to know you. Thank you again choosing Elephant's Nest as your accommodation over stop. Good luck with your year ahead and hoping to have you stay with us in the future again. Best regards
Daniel was very nice and accommodating and he let us check in after the stated time. He had a hot breakfast waiting in the morning. Very close to God's Window.
Rahshel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE REVIEW !IT WAS AN PRIVILEGE MAKE YOUR ACQUAINTANCE , THANK YOU FOR STAYING WITH US , ALL THE BEST AND HOPE TO SEE YOU IN FUTURE AGAIN.BEST REGARDS FROM ALL OF US AT ELEPHANT'S NEST.
Graskop is an excellent base if you are landing at Nelspruit and starting something in Kruger NP the next day. We found the host at this place very pleasant and nice to talk to and the place was fine.
For a small town as Graskop the place was okay. the outside appearance not that attractive at the entrance however the room was clean and comfortable. the host was very welcoming and advised us well on our site seeing activities.
Nico is an amazing host, and provides excellent information regarding attractions in the area. The room was very comfortable, clean, and quiet. The parking area is secure, and the whole guest house feels safe. Free wifi is available. I would recommend this guest house to anyone looking for a place to stay in Graskop.
Wish we had time to stay longer. Great hostess. Very comfortable.
Bruce
8/10 Good
Holger, Aachen
Travelled with partner
Mar 2, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sehr schöne Unterkunft etwas am Rande gelegen. Vermieter gibt sinnvolle Restaurant-Tips.
Das Frühstück für kleines wird frisch zubereitet (Ei & Speck). Sehr zuvorkommend.
Holger
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Nico on Mar 2, 2020
Thank you for the review and comments. It was great meeting you and our privilege of having you stay with us, all the best and hope to see in the future again. Best regards Nico and Jubilie Smit!
Muy agradable el lugar y muy serviciales las personas
OCTAVIO
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Nico Smit on May 9, 2019
Thank you for the revue and comments, it was great having you stay with and meeting, keep well and we hope see you again in the years to come!Best regards
Thank you so much for the review , it was great meeting you and an privilege having you stay with us, keep well and all the best! Hope to see you in the future! Greetings TILL WE MEET AGAIN!
Excelente lugar! Muy cómodo y el dueño muy predispuesto a ayudar.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from NICO AND JUBIE SMIT on Jan 30, 2019
Thank you so much for the review , it was great meeting you and an privilege having you stay with us, keep well and all the best! Hope to see you in the future! Greetings TILL WE MEET AGAIN!
6/10 Okay
B&PG, Rheinland
Nov 3, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wir wurden in unserer ersten Unterkunft unserer Reise sehr freundlich empfangen, das Zimmer war ordentlich und sauber und der Gastgeber gab uns einige sehr gute Informationen.
B&PG
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from NICO SMIT on Nov 7, 2018
Hello THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE REVIEW AND COMMENT'S!IT WAS GREAT HAVING YOU STAY WITH US AS PRIVILEGE GETTING TO KNOW YOU!KEEP WELL AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN THE FUTURE AGAIN!BEST REGARD
posizione ottima come base per la Panorama route, cordialità e molta disponibilità per le informazioni, carenza di wifi
camera pulita e confortevole
assolutamente consigliato
simona
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from NICO AND JUBILIE on Oct 7, 2018
Hello THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE REVIEW AND COMMENT'S!IT WAS GREAT HAVING YOU STAY WITH US AS PRIVILEGE GETTING TO KNOW YOU!KEEP WELL AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN THE FUTURE AGAIN!BEST REGARDS
10/10 Excellent
Isabel
Aug 23, 2018
Nice hotel and nice people
Isabel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from NICO SMIT on Aug 23, 2018
Hello
It was so great having you stay with us and meeting you , YOU WERE JUST SUPER!
Best of luck and it would be wonderful to see you again in the future.
SAFE JOURNIES FURTHER ON AND SAFE RETURN BACK HOME.
Best regards
Muy buena recepción , en una linda zona , a unas 7 cuadras del céntro , muy amable la Sra ., solucionando todas nuestras preguntas/ consultas. Muy recomendable.
Raul
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from Jubilie Smit on Jun 27, 2018
Hope you enjoyed the rest of your travels. Was very nice meeting you.
Sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Besitzer sehr nett mit vielen wertvollen Tipps zu Ausflügen und Restaurants. Jederzeit wieder!
Andrea
Response from Nico on Apr 11, 2018
Thank you very much for the review and comments , was great having you stay with us and meeting you. Good luck and hopefully we will have the honour seeing you in the future again. Best regards NICO AND JUBILIE SMIT
Séjour super! Accueillis par Jubilie qui est une personne très agréable qui nous a par ailleurs donné des conseils sur les restaurants aux alentours. Chambre avec beaucoup de charmes, dans le style chalet, très propre et avec de bonnes couvertures! La remise des clés s'est faite avec Nico, le mari de Jubilie, qui nous a quant à lui donné plusieurs conseils pour la visite du Kruger. Je recommande vivement ce guesthouse !
Delphine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!
Hôte disponible et très sympathique. Chambre parfaitement bien équipée.
Petit déjeuner copieux.
Bien situé pour visiter Pilgrim's rest, Blyde River Canyon et permet de se projeter rapidement vers le Kruger park.
coralie
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE REVIEW !IT WAS AN PRIVILEGE MAKE YOUR ACQUAINTANCE , THANK YOU FOR STAYING WITH US , ALL THE BEST AND HOPE TO SEE YOU IN FUTURE AGAIN.BEST REGARDS FROM ALL OF US AT ELEPHANT'S NEST.
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
Apr 29, 2017
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Chambre vétuste très peu conforme aux photos
Emplacement difficile a trouver. Route en extrêmement mauvais etat. Chambre vetuste.
Quarto muito bom, banheiro excelente espaçoso, proprietário atencioso dando dicas valiosas para panorâmica route e o Kruger. Hotel fica meio longe do centrinho, mas nenhum problema se estiver de carro. Lugar é muito tranquilo. Único ponto negativo é que no dia estava sem internet, mas era problema externo e não da pousada. Com certeza recomendo para quem for passar um dia ou dois em Graskop.
Nous venons de passer une nuit dans cet établissement, chambre confortable avec terrasse, le coin est très calme et le propriétaire et très ouvert pour vous renseigner. Petit déjeuner en supplément mais sans prétention.
FABIENNE
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Sep 3, 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
nettes B&B in Graskop
kleines B&B, Zimmer sehr hübsch aber klein. gute Lage am Rand des Ortes. Frühstück in Ordnung. Preis-Leistungsverhältnis in Ordnung
Wir kamen gegen 8 Uhr Abends an. Der Wirt hat uns sehr nett begrüßt, obwohl unsere Onlinebuchung nie bei ihm angekommen ist. Die Zimmer sind schön und haben alles was man braucht. Auch das Frühstück kann sich sehen lassen. Insgesamt ein schöner Aufenthalt.
Bei der Ankunft war nach Auskunft des Angestellten,nach Rücksprache mit dem Eigentümer keine Reservierung vorhanden.Haben uns die Zimmer angesehen,sie entsprachen nicht den Fotos.Küche war in den Zimmern nicht vorhanden.Der Angestellte sagte uns er würde nur Kochen.Der Preis ist nicht gerechtfertigt.Habe dann Unterkunft im Ort für den halben Preis mit Küche gefunden.Es ist die 2. Unterkunft in Südafrika die nicht der angegebenen Beschreibung entspricht.