Smilin Thru Resort
2.5 star property

Family-friendly hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and children's pool

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Smilin Thru Resort

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Comfort Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Pool Access, Lake View
Bathroom
Aerial view

Overview of Smilin Thru Resort

7.0

Good

Highlight
  • Offers an outdoor pool. Only 5% of properties have this in Potchefstroom.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

R500, Potchefstroom, North West, 9585
  • Popular LocationStonehenge of Africa21 min drive
  • Popular LocationStonehaven on Vaal48 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorth-West University Potchefstroom Campus58 min drive
  • AirportJohannesburg (QRA-Rand)101 min drive
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Room options

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Pool Access, Lake View

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
  • 161 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Parys

Smilin Thru Resort is located in Potchefstroom. Fonteinplaas Church is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Stonehenge of Africa and Vredefort Dome. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours.

What's nearby

  • Stonehenge of Africa - 21 min drive
  • Vaal Mall - 38 min drive
  • Vredefort Dome - 41 min drive
  • Stonehaven on Vaal - 48 min drive
  • North-West University Potchefstroom Campus - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Pickled Pig Pub - 11 min drive
  • Milky Lane - 12 min drive
  • Legends Restaurant & Pub - 11 min drive
  • Plum Tree Coffee Shop - 11 min drive
  • Hoi Polloi - 11 min drive

About this property

Smilin Thru Resort

Family-friendly hotel
Consider a stay at Smilin Thru Resort and take advantage of a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and a playground. The onsite family restaurant, Smilin Thru Restuarant, features local and international cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like horseback riding and fishing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Smilin Thru Resort include amenities such as free WiFi.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Smilin Thru Restuarant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 50 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Smilin Thru Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Smilin Thru Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Smilin Thru Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Smilin Thru Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Smilin Thru Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Smilin Thru Resort located?

Located in Potchefstroom, this family-friendly hotel is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Stonehenge of Africa, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Vredefort Dome and Schoemansdrif Bridge. Vaal Mall and Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Smilin Thru Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews" "

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
peaceful, tube ride down the river, horses, all other animals. hiking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location and position next to the river. Defiantly not worth R990.00 a night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Mabeta

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was great
Tha room need to be cleaned very need and the is a lots of spider
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wendell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth the trip
A break away from the city was in need and this place was exactly what we needed. Beautiful surroundings, farm and game animals, friendly staff and the owners are the most hospitable people. Would definitely recommend Smillin Thru
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Corrine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The area and scenery was lovely, however the linen was not checked and there happened to be rat poop on it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Jurgen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
dirty & run down, broken toilet, & unhygenic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like the set up. What I did not like was the matress. We could not have a good night rest on it. It was realky warn out
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Happiness

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Maintenance needed
The experience was ok but the least they could have done was just to clean the rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smilin tru a typical almost camp environment, the units do need attention, for our purpose it was fine thank you, Breakfast was good Kids were doing teambuilding and this was good to see, for camps would recommend,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Entäuschung
Umbuchung auf alte Hütte, wegen Stromausfall Rezeption unbesetzt, kalte Räume, keine Handtücher, kein WLAN, unsauber, Schade
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018