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Reviews of Moontide Guest Lodge

4 out of 5
Moontide Guest Lodge
Southside Road, Wilderness, Western Cape

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Tim

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Highly recommended
There was a real personal touch when we stayed at the Moontide Guest Lodge, by all staff. Breakfasts were particularly good. It is a great place for a break from busy life.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing!!! So quirky.... ticks all the boxes!! Food was great. Location sublime and attention to do detail next level. This is a must stay place... get a lake view room and hope the cat smoky sleeps with you😍😍😍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, altough the rooms are small.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ray

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Best "boat house room" EVER!!!!
Our overnight stay was THE BEST in so many ways. The warm, helpful greeting was very heart warming and the location, comfort and tastefully decorated room was very very special. The attention to detail on the delicious and plentiful breakfast was admirable. I can recommend this accommodation to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Janet on Apr 29, 2019
Thank you for your kind words - it was a pleasure meeting you and we are really glad that you enjoyed your stay at Moontide. Hope to see you again soon. Best regards The Moontide Team

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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Super super spot—tranquil, clean, stylish, lovely
Stay here. Very interesting and beautiful place. Clean, comfortable, quiet, great rooms and breakfast. Stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Janet on Apr 21, 2019
Thank you - it was a pleasure having you to stay at Moontide - hope to see you again. Best regards from all at Moontide.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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Fantastic—stay here!
I loved Moontide! Super location on the river, away from traffic, quiet, peaceful and beautiful villa and grounds. A lovely room, clean, comfortable, great bed, super bath, excellent breakfast and lovely staff. A winning spot to rest and relax. Just super.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Janet on Apr 21, 2019
Thank you - it was a pleasure having you to stay at Moontide - hope to see you again. Best regards from all at Moontide.

10/10 Excellent

Janda

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Beautiful
Awesome hotel with heaps of character. Beautifully decorated indiviualistic suites done with care and consideration
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Moontide Reservations on Jan 11, 2019
Thank you - it was a pleasure having you to stay with us at Moontide and hope that you will visit us again. Best regards Moontide Reservations

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

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South African road trip.
Moontide Guesthouse is in a beautiful setting overlooking the lagoon with individually designed rooms. Our room was beautifully appointed with a comfortable bed and everything we needed. The staff were friendly and welcoming and were able to offer suggestions for dinner. The breakfast was delicious and there were a range of options. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing place. Staff are courteous
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from maureen on Oct 31, 2018
Many thanks! Hopefully see you again soon!

8/10 Good

Ofer

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Chevy Chase MD

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Our only regret regarding the Moontide Lodge is that we only stayed one night! Our room, the “Milkwood” was clean, comfortable, well-appointed, and perfect for our family of four. It was decorated with all sorts of interesting curios which gave it a homey feel. Our children loved the loft and the thatched roof. We used one of the canoes to go for a little row across the lagoon. Breakfast was delicious, service was great, and Janet at reception was most kind and helpful. We would definitely go back should we visit Wilderness again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

David

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Winter break
Lovely place. Beautiful setting on the river, the service was very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

David/Margaret, England

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Restful, beautiful location, exceptional!
Rarely does a hotel match up to its reputation, this location is superb, and the care taken by all concerned to make our stay as restful and enjoyable as possible was truly exceptional. As you will gather we injoyed all elements of our three night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

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Honeymoon
We were on honeymoon and enjoyed every minute. Staff were freindly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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Gorgeous place with great service
Moontide was amazing. I wanted to move in and stay for months! The "rooms" are huge and all different with little nooks and crannies filled with treasures and comforts. We had stone cottage that, while quirky, was fun and very comfortable. Service was amazing from everyone and the breakfast on the patio overlooking the river was delicious and so peaceful. My kids loved swimming in the river and taking a canoe out. Manager Tim booked the best restaurants for us each evening and was always available for questions. This is the best place we have stayed in South Africa or anywhere for a long time.

10/10 Excellent

Alice

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Perfection
Lovely hotel in a beautiful setting. Staff was amazing. We had to leave early morning and they graciously provided breakfast prior to normal serving time. Maureen is a charming hostess and Tim a very helpful manager in terms of suggesting restaurants and things to do. Each suite is different and beautifully decorated. Couldn't ask for a better place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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If I owned or ran a hotel it would be Moontide
Moontide Guest Lodge is a totally unique hotel and a totally unique experience. We were looked after perfectly from arrival to departure by our excellent host Tim. We stayed in Stone Cottage which is perfect in every detail - its 2 bedrooms were a home from home. Breakfast - cooked to order and served on the terrace, was sublime. I have no doubt we'll be staying at Moontide again.

10/10 Excellent

claire, uk

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Beautiful
So much nicer than the photos show. This is such a lovely place to stay I wish we stayed longer. Very helpful, friendly and lovely breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

William E., Virginia

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Definitely recommend
Stone Cottage great for a family as two separate bedrooms with bath between.

8/10 Good

Helen, Northern Ireland

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A little African Gem
Tim the manager is very welcoming & a great host. He works very hard to ensure the comfort of guests & to help them plan each day so they enjoy their stay at Wilderness to the maximum. Maureen the owner speaks to individual guests each morning at breakfast & is very supportive. She has given great thought to the decoration of each room. Ours had a strong African theme & we loved it. Special touches everywhere we looked in our room. Bathroom really well proportioned & had beautiful soaps etc

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Lovely
20 days in South Africa and this was our favorite stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

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Um hotel pra ficar!
Esse hotel é um sonho!! Que delícia sentar nas mesas e espreguiçadeiras do jardim de frente para o rio ou pegar um dos caiaques disponíveis e curtir o sol. O quarto também, além de confortável, era de extremo bom gosto. Decoração cuidadosa e caprichada A equipe é fantástica: a dona, Maureen, o Judge, que esteve conosco na maior parte do tempo .. todos muito muito gentis e profissionais, genuinamente interessados no bem-estar dos hóspedes. Adoramos tudo e ficamos loucos de vontade de voltar!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

marko

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In allen Berwichen top
Wunderbare Unterkunft, super gelegen und mit tollem Personal. Absolut top.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from J on Apr 29, 2019
Thank you for your kind words - it was a pleasure meeting you and we are really glad that you enjoyed your stay at Moontide. Hope to see you again soon. Best regards The Moontide Team

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Moontide Reservations on Jan 11, 2019
Thank you - it was a pleasure having you to stay with us at Moontide - hope that you will visit us again. Best regards Moontide Reservations

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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Great Stay @ Moontide
Tolle Anlage im Afrikanischen Still. Sehr netter Host. Alle sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Sehr sicher. Sauber und angenehm.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Maureen on Nov 2, 2018
Vielen Dank! Bis weider.....

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nah am Traumstrand, Sauberkeit verbesserungswürdig
Wilderness ist ein toller Ort mit netten Restaurants, die fußläufig gut erreichbar sind, der Strand ist von der Moontide Lodge nur fünf Minuten entfernt, wundervoll, besser geht nicht! Perfekt für alle, die Strandwanderungen lieben oder am Strand mal chillen möchten. Das Frühstück ist ausgezeichnet, man sitzt superschön auf der Terasse mit Blick auf die Lagune. Was uns gestört hat, war der modrige feuchte Geruch im Zimmer und auch die Sauberkeit müsste deutlich verbessert werden. Ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen fanden wir die Lodge schon. Der Service war ansonsten sehr gut, alle sind sehr bemüht um das Wohl ihrer Gäste.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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Cosy, clean and friendly! Gorgeous place to relax! Perfect! Always again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Thank you, we look forward to your next visit. Kind regards Tim

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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A beautiful place to relax and be rejuvenated.
During wintertime recently we have had the opportunity to spent 4 nights at this beautiful and romantic lodge. We celebrated our 11th anniversary including a champagne breakfast on the terrace overlooking the shimmering Wilderness lagoon. Tim and his staff really life up to their pledge and have done everything to ensure the experience of this outstanding place. From the generous cooked breakfasts to the excellent recommendations of lunch and dinner throughout the area. Thank you very much, it was a privilege to meet you all. Regards, Anne-May, Maarten and Marlies.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Response from Tim on Jul 30, 2017
Thank you for the positive resview. Your daughter is correct, sometimes the internet in this part of the world is unbelievably slow. We are trying to sort it out, but in the end Telkom has to upgrade their infrastructure before any improvements are really possible. Kind regards Tim

10/10 Excellent

Ravipa, Bangkok

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Impressive! Didn't want to leave
We only stopped by for a night on our road trip from Cape Town to PE. It's truly a hidden gem. We stayed in Milkwood cottage, which was absolutely beautiful and comfortable. Tim welcomed us and showed us around, making sure we had everything we needed. Breakfast by the river was superb and they also have boats that you can take out for a little row in the river. We really wish we could stay there longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Response from Tim on Jul 30, 2017
Thank you, Please visit us again in the near futuire

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Licht und Schatten
Das Guest House ist sehr schön gelegen. Die Zimmer sind großzügig und schön eingerichtet. Es fehlt aber an Sauberkeit in allen Bereichen. Hier könnte man mit etwas mehr Aufwand viel mehr erreichen. Einige Gegenstände, z. B. Glastische im Aussenbereich waren gesprungen, und gehören ausgetauscht. Für 1 Nacht ok, aber länger würden wir hier nicht bleiben wollen. Da haben wir in Südafrika schön deullich bessere Guest Houses mit 4 Sternen gehabt.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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Mysigt med fantastisk service
Underbart att sitta ute vid frukost med vacker utsikt. Servicen den bästa! Massor med tips och råd om vart man kunde äta eller hitta på i omgivningarna.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Frankfurt

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Tolle Unterkunft in Wilderness
Wundervolle Zimmer mit viel Platz in wundervoller Umgebung, Tretboot gratis zu verwenden, liebevoll gestalteter Garten, tolle Tipps für Unternehmungen in der Umgebung, tolles Frühstück, für alles ist gesorgt

10/10 Excellent

Vania, São Paulo

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Perfeito!
Excelente hotel. Vista maravilhosa, para um lago, com direito a passeio de pedalinho ou canoa. Cafe da manhã na beira da piscina, com vista para o lago, com ítens locais, tudo delicioso. O quarto , super confortável, bem decorado. Sem palavras. Perfeito!