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Golden Lantern TOWN Lodge

Hotel Bed and breakfast Guest house Lodge Serviced accommodation Self catering accommodation Group accommodation Pet friendly accommodation

One of the Most Reviewed Guest houses in Bela Bela Local Municipality


Address

22 Van Der Merwe St, Bela-Bela, 0480, South Africa

Website

goldenlanterntownlodge.co.za

Contact

+27 82 464 4771

Price rating

$37/night

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (177 reviews)

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  • 4/5 Papama T. 5 years ago on Google
    The place is very reasonable and clean. The chalet had everything we needed. Loved the swimming pool. I would definitely book again
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 saloshnie p. 7 years ago on Google
    I paid R1000 for 1 nights accommodation and because of an emergency we didn't go to warm baths at that time. I sent an email to apologise for not calling earlier and explained what happened but the owner just sent me a long email explaining how cancellation worked and how busy they were and she had to turn people away. I understood clearly dhe is running a business but i didn't ask for my money back but instead suggested that we could come back at any time other during the year and there was no response from the owner at all. Will never book there again definitely not a people person just out to make money.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 brighton c. 2 years ago on Google
    What a beautiful place. Will definitely visit again. Big up to you guys
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Thôbile S. 3 years ago on Google
    I will neeeeeeverrr go there ever AGAIN. The worst place ever, has roaches, so dirty and the treatment we got from the "Manager" was so BAD I wanted to cry. I wouldnt recommend it shem, ngeke...yoòoh!!!I'm traumatized even today!!Kubi,Bad,tjaak
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bernadine F. 9 months ago on Google
    It is actually quite and each room is unique. The garden has a nice spot to propose. Which is private and a pretty setting. The only thing was it had other DSTV sports channels and not the Rugby channels. For the overnight rooms there weren't enough coffee, sugar and milk sachets. Alternatively a nice place away from home.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kahlolo johannes l. 2 years ago on Google
    It is a very nice place ..on arrival my sons enjoyed the swimming pool and our own braai area
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ramadimetja Elizabeth m. 1 year ago on Google
    The place was very neat and quite aswell. Their rooms are beautifully decorated with nice portraits. I loved being here

  • 1/5 Mahandana M. 1 year ago on Google
    Jooo jooo I've never seen such poor service.. You share 1 iron with almost 10 rooms, 19 people share the same kitchen with 1 stove... My kidz got sick cz of the swimming pool... This place its enter at your own risk

  • 5/5 michellane p. 1 year ago on Google
    The service was very great, rooms were clean and the list could go on. I would recommend anyone looking for accommodation to visit the lodge

  • 1/5 Dirkie M. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a 24 hour lodge that don't answer there fone. Very bad place I'll never try them again

  • 4/5 Zanele B. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a really beautiful place, it's adequate and peaceful

  • 5/5 Genna M. 1 year ago on Google
    My family and I stayed here as the first stop of our road trip. All of the staff are so friendly and helpful, we instantly felt relaxed and at home. The rooms were extremely spacious and the whole accommodation was spotless. We had everything we needed to be completely self sufficient. The communal area with the pool table, seating, extra kitchen facilities, swimming pool and toilets worked perfectly. It has a very traditional feel to it, with loads of quirky furniture and artifacts to look at while enjoying the sunshine. I love they way things have been recycled into useful furniture and beautiful decorations. Although Bela-Bela is considered a tourist destination as it is ideally located as a weekend get away for people from Johannesburg and Pretoria. This is a fabulous destination to see real life in South Africa, in a small town. It is also a great stop off destination before heading to Kruger National Park or travelling further North. We had a fabulous 4 days here as there is so much to see and do. We could have stayed longer and still not seen everything. I would highly recommend The Golden Lantern as a place to stay for it's convenience to Johannesburg Airport and all it has to offer in the area. Weather you are backing, need an over night stay or somewhere to explore for a few days. This place offers everything you will need.

  • 5/5 Daniel M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place to stay. Great accommodation, relaxed pool area and games room decorated in safari style, and super friendly and helpful staff. Located on the edge of town so convenient to walk to shops and bars but also has secure parking. Highly recommended.

  • 3/5 Rialette van E. 2 years ago on Google
    Please replace the double bed mattresses. Bed side lamps not working. Suggest a soap dish in the shower. Friendly receptionist. She really tried to accommodate us.

  • 2/5 Alieta P. 1 year ago on Google
    No water for 2 days because "someone" closed off the water. Not nice.

  • 5/5 Kedibone Lusi M. 5 months ago on Google
    We had a wonderful time at Golden lantern.The accomodation provided everything we needed and we felt at home. The surroundings are beautiful and peaceful, i really enjoy my birthday.I can definitely recommend this destination.10/10❤️🥰

  • 5/5 Tinyiko S. 6 months ago on Google
    We definitely had a great time,Thanks so much for the hospitality 💞,beautiful place will definitely book again in future when looking for a stay in Bela Bela,highly recommend it

  • 5/5 Anna P. 5 months ago on Google
    Everything is so perfect, Garden,town &Warmbath is not far it's walkable distance

  • 4/5 Nelly M. 6 months ago on Google
    Lovely host and the rooms are clean. I am enjoying my stay.

  • 5/5 Thami P. 5 months ago on Google
    The place is very nice, clean and is affordable enough.

  • 3/5 Matlala O. 1 year ago on Google
    I suggest they get a backup in case there's no electricity and water.

  • 5/5 Victoria G. 1 year ago on Google
    Divine the receptionist was so welcoming and has a good personality 👌

  • 1/5 Ntombencinci M. 1 year ago on Google
    The service is terrible, we slept on a bunker bed. The lady at the reception doesn’t know anything. We called the manger but she dropped the phone on us!!!!!!! Rooms not so clean aswell. I wouldn’t recommend this place!!!!!

  • 1/5 bavuyise g. 1 year ago on Google
    What a terrible service I have received in this lodge. I complained last night that the blanket they gave us is dirty I sent them pictures on WhatsApp, nobody attend to that. I called to ask for an iron, the reception lady told me that I should come and get it myself, she just gave me an iron with out an ironing board. I complained to her, that why she asked me to collect an iron, why they can't bring, and she told me it's just an iron, (where is hospitality and professional service) no value for money. I told her that our blanket we found it dirty and I complained last night and nobody attended to that, she said I'll check, I told her I'm not happy with the service we are getting, she just said ok. We always choose this lodge when we come to Bela Bela, but I don't see myself coming here again. I can't be made to feel like I'm being done a favor, and yet I paid to be here, and there is lot of options around to choose from. This has to change or else it will negatively affect this business. The owner needs to take the staff for customer service training, to better this kind of service we receiving as guests.

  • 5/5 Tshifhiwa L. 3 years ago on Google
    I enjoyed every moment and the staff is very friendly and professional. Our weekend stay was from 18-20/12/20 with my cousins 👌👌👌

  • 4/5 viola m. 5 years ago on Google
    Had a lovely time with my son, place clean, staff super friendly.... Will definitely go back! Chalet had everything we could need... Thank you so much guys for making us so comfortable.

  • 5/5 thembinkosi t. 5 years ago on Google
    It was beautiful, affordable and very close to warm bath adventure and you don't feel bad by not sleeping at warm bath as it also has it's own pool, very neat and spacious, and it can cater for many people it also has outside lounge with its own set of kitchen , bathroom and seating table surrounded by heads of animals on the wall, it is truly exceptable

  • 3/5 Theodosious S. 2 years ago on Google
    The upper lofts aren't sound proof

  • 2/5 Thobisi M. 5 years ago on Google
    I was given a warm welcome and a wonderful orientation by the owner. I am not really happy about the comfort of the bed and the common kitchen. I would like the owner to improve the kitchen and bedrooms. I will definitely revisit this guesthouse in future.

  • 2/5 Papa A. 3 years ago on Google
    Place needs maintenance, shower drainage at Room 1 was not working and the water was cold as well..

  • 5/5 Resaad M. 3 years ago on Google
    Service is excellent. Staff very friendly. Place is quite and peaceful. Has swimming pool and indoor bar

  • 4/5 Jay a. 2 years ago on Google
    Place was very nice. Needs Little bit more attention on house keeping.

  • 4/5 Dudu “Lady D” Z. 3 years ago on Google
    It's such a cool environment nice helpful staff. The pool is gorgeous. I would have liked to see nicer cutlery all white plates. N proper pots n pans since its self catering.

  • 5/5 Marietta du P. 3 years ago on Google
    Most beautiful surroundings. Garden is beautiful and relaxing. Rooms are well planned, private and decor good and fees very good. Swimming pool spotless and well kept. Very friendly service. Highly recommended

  • 4/5 Qhinqa T. 3 years ago on Google
    Truly enjoyed my weekend stay here. Francois & Alice were quite hospitable, and willing to go the extra mile. The rooms were quite clean and comfortable, with house keeping each morning to freshen up. The swimming pool is well maintained by a well mannered and pleasant gentleman. The place is overall peaceful, and close to essential amenities.


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