Reviews of Good and Proper Guest Lodge
18 Kowie Street, 1935 Vereeniging, South Africa
#25 of 29 B&Bs and Inns in Vereeniging
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 32 hotel reviews
5.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.0
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Comfort
6.3
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Location
6.7
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Facilities
6.0
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Staff
6.8
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Value for money
6.2
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Reviewed: 24 February 2025
Patrico
South Africa5 reviews5.0Passable- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The toilet seat was broken/missing, there was alarm noise next door from around 6 until past 9 when we left. The wifi signal was very weak
The area was quite and proper and facility itself was okay
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Papa
South Africa6 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The TV box was not connected to the Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi was not connecting
Easy to find and very quiet, value for money
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Motlatsi
South Africa27 reviews2 helpful votes6.0“Good the place was nicely quite at night.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
i don't have any complain.
In terms of the location, it's 100% no breakfast as i had to leave very early in the morning. The place is still very much under renovation and it's promising to be good once done.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Gaopalelwe
South Africa2 reviews1.0Very poor- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The status of the beds was very bad
Nothing
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 13 August 2025
James
South Africa4 reviews1.0Very poor- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I recently stayed at Good and Proper Guest Lodge for business purposes, and my experience was disappointing from start to finish. The staff was not welcoming at all and displayed a lack of professionalism throughout my stay. One of the major issues I faced was the constant problems with gate access. Each time I returned after conducting my business, I found the gate locked and had to wait for more than 40 minutes to gain entry. This was incredibly frustrating, especially since there was no one available to attend to the gate during those times. I often spent nearly an hour outside waiting, which is unacceptable for any lodging, especially when guests have scheduled commitments. The unwelcoming atmosphere and the inefficiency of the gate system made what should have been a simple stay a stressful experience. I would not recommend Good and Proper Guest to others, as the service was simply inadequate and poorly managed. Not to mention that scamming part if you pay online on booking.com there will ask you to pay again in cash claim that there didn't see your payment, regardless of receipts, booking reference etc.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 13 August 2025
James
South Africa4 reviews1.0Very poor- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Comfort Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I recently stayed at Good and Proper Guest Lodge and had an incredibly frustrating experience. I booked my stay through Booking.com and made an online payment, for which I have all the necessary evidence, including the booking reference and receipt. However, upon arrival, the staff insisted that my payment had not gone through. To my shock and disappointment, they demanded that I pay in cash, insisting that I owed 750 ZAR instead of the 500 ZAR that I had already paid online. This felt like an attempt to scam me, and the whole situation was handled very poorly. Throughout this ordeal, I faced unprofessional behavior from the staff. I was called names and accused of being a thief simply for trying to resolve a payment issue that clearly wasn't my fault. This harassment lasted throughout my entire visit, making me feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. Eventually, I left the lodge to find alternative accommodation. After I departed, the online payment was confirmed on their end, but by then, I had already experienced undue stress and disrespect. I would not recommend this lodge based on my experience. This place lacks professionalism and customer service, and I would advise potential guests to look elsewhere to avoid similar issues.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 1 May 2025
Magwentshu
South Africa1 review1.0Very poor- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I Booked a room a week or two prior for my mother because she had a marathon the next day… When she arrived for checking in… The staff told her all the rooms are full and her booking was cancelled… No communication was sent and when we call the Landlord, she doesn’t respond or pick up… sent her messages about my refund… Nothing
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 28 April 2025
Selwyn
South Africa2 reviews1.0Very poor- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No response on my communication regarding my refund because I tried to call the establishment but no answer.
There is nothing that I liked because my booking was cancelled by Good and Proper Guest Lodge
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 24 March 2025
Ashford
South Africa4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The lady who checked me in could not speak english properly which caused a misunderstanding regarding the three different keys she gave me for our room.
The location is good
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 27 February 2025
Dennis
South Africa1 review7.0“Clean facility and friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Some two unruly people late in the night making noise after 10h00 p.m. when everyone was sleep and resting (most of us were running the marathon the following day).
Cleanliness and staff were extremely friendly
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 26 February 2025
Ruby
South Africa9 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was too much noise from the other room, I couldn't sleep properly and I had a race to run early morning
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 24 December 2024
George
South Africa1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Love you,, too Babesia loved it them Tomorrowland too much babe
lovedo them Tomorrowland too many
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 30 September 2024
Palmer
South Africa4 reviews1.0Very poor- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Booking canceled without any proof, feedback, or written communication from the guesthouse. Had to book other accommodation in a hurry.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Leann
South Africa22 reviews2 helpful votes1.0Very poor- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The service is unprofessional and inconsiderate. Why are they even on Bookings.com ??
Nothing, they canceled our booking the morning we were supposed to check in to accommodate people who wanted to extend their stay.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Anonymous
South Africa5 reviews8.0Very good- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room during winter it's cold a heater will do
Nice and clean the staff very friendly.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Mafiano
South Africa5 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 3 March 2025
Sydney
South Africa1 review6.0Pleasant- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 5 January 2025
Mamisi
South Africa3 reviews5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Thabo
South Africa1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 2 April 2025
Constance
South Africa2 reviews1.0Very poor- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 2 March 2025
Siyabonga
South Africa1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 25 February 2025
Patrico
South Africa5 reviews1.0Very poor- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 13 January 2025
Munyai
South Africa1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 20 December 2024
Sibongile
South Africa1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Comfort Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2024
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