Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa Country House

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would revisit any time.

Pros: The food was excellent and very tasty. Just toooo much eating! The staff was very friendly and very helpful. We did not lack of anything. We appreciated the itinerary that was made up for us, as we were not aware, booked through Booking.com, that it was a package that we booked. So, all the items on the Agenda was a pleasant surprise.

Cons: I would suggest that the areas where guests frequent at the house, like the stoep and the chairs at the pool be cleaned on a daily basis from all cobwebs. The lights on the stoep were full of spiderwebs (and one could see it has been there for quite a while), just to clean that on a daily basis as well as the chairs at the pool were full of spiders and their webs, maybe if there are guests, just clean the chair early in the morning. I would also suggest that a guided tour of the full property be afforded to guests that visit Sondela for the first time. There was so much more to see........

Perfect, me and my partner did all activities we planned fo the start stay and I celebrated my 39th.

Pros: The best breakfast up. The sun was out and breakfast was set up outside. One of the best parts.

Cons: Nothing mybe the sun was unbearable 🤣

Comfortable stay with great staff making sure that your needs are met

Pros: The staff are great, always available and willing to go the extra mile to assist It’s well maintained and comfortable Enjoyed the game drive

Pros: The place is so nice, clean really enjoyed myself. The food was nice The breakfast 👌 supper 👌

Cons: Everything was perfect

Besides the few hiccups and issues, I would highly recommend the country house if you want to relax.

Pros: The place is beautiful both inside and out. Well maintained, gardens divine and a super breakfast. Staff beyond helpful especially with me as I had had a knee replacement a few weeks before. The entire area was wonderful. Very comfy bed, spacious room, patio onto the garden, bath treats etc. The ceiling fan was perfect, did not even use the aircon. Loved our 2 nights in our rooms. Common lounge area old charm and relaxing as you walk in the doors. A totally worthwhile experience.

Cons: 1. the plugs were not easy to access - behind the dressing table and bed and one used for the fridge/kettle. 2. Mats on the floor were very slippery on polished floors and my friend slipped and hit her head against the fridge. We put the mats out of reach and they were taken away the next day. Luckily, after a few headaches, so far, she is fine. 3. the insects at nigt were unbearable! Came in even with everything closed. Then crashed against the mirror etc when the lights were off. We did report it and the next day the staff sprayed with doom while we were out and that helped alot the 2nd night. I suggest you ask them to do it in Summer and take some doom with you. 4. They are upgrading their TV's so some of the rooms have very little to watch at the moment, no Netflix or Youtube and my friend only had a few DSTV channels.

So refreshing

Pros: Loved the friendly staff, food & wild life. Lots of 1st experiences eg feeding zebra, seeing gold wildebeest & black impala.

Cons: Check in after 18h00 in the dark was not easy. You should escort guests from the gatebto the accommodation.

Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa Country House is 'n besonderse wegbreek plek.

Pros: Dat Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa Country House geleë is in die bosveld.

Cons: Die stilte, bosveld en die wilde diere.

The staff are excellent, a wonderful experience

Pros: The property was well maintained, clean and ideal for couples wanting to no noise and relaxation.

Cons: Lack of vegetarian options

Excellent

Pros: The space, the ever warm jacuzzi and the restaurant food very nice

Cons: The peaceful environment

Our stay was so lovely. With lot of activities to do. Nice breakfast and friendly staff

Pros: Activities and restaurants are within the reserve. No need to travel to other places. Warm swimming pool because it was drizzling whole weekend.

Cons: Geyser was not working on the last day. Water came through the door into our room from the passage, however it was attended to