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Reviews of Ikwanitsha Lodge

Farm Wittekleirug, 6310 Paterson, South Africa

#1 of 11 hotels in Paterson

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 65 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    9.0
    If you want to experience tranquility and beautiful views, this is the place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing view. Great hospitality

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    8.0
    Locating the place late in the day was quite stressful but once there, enjoyed the lodge.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Poor signage in Paterson made it very difficult to locate. Single bed duvets together on a double bed was a little strange.

    Loved the main lodge area and good food. Bungalow was nice and lighted pathway was lovely.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    10
    Lovely stay and wonderful place to stay for a getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No criticism of the stay at all. But I would recommend arriving before sunset, we arrived late, it’s a dirt road to the rooms, nothing visible beyond the headlights. Beautiful by day!

    Gorgeous setting, tranquil, very comfortable rooms and Inge is a lovely host. The breakfast in the lodge was exceptional. Makes a perfect getaway.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved everything about the property, the staff and of course, the game!! Peter and Ingrid were the perfect hosts and Beauty, Nina and Tamara were the perfect restaurant staff, with the very best food!! I

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Ingrid went out of her way to accommodate us. Creating a beautiful birthday breakfast for my fiance.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    10
    Peaceful slice of heaven
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can't think of anything

    The views, the fantastic facilities, the attention to detail ... everything.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional, if you just want to relax and unwind or visit a Addo Elephant Park this is the place to stay. Outstanding
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything, I can’t pinpoint one particular thing. I will definitely be back.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    10
    Exceeded my expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast buffet selection

    Stunning location, Ingried was such a nice host, the ladies who cook for you are amazing and the food is delicious (especially the omelette!), the a la carte breakfast menu was a highlight too, you can hear wild life in the night, the Chalet is super clean and modern, especially the bathroom is absolutely impeccable

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The view

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ingrid was an excellent host with great tips and the location was beautiful

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2024

    9.0
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We stayed in Ikwanitsha on our way to Addo national park. This a former farm converted into a little peace of paradise: four lodges nested on the edge of the cliff offering a breathtaking view over the ravine and mountains; a herd of zebras on the ground, bushbucks and occasional impalas roaming the property; peace, serenity and privacy. Could you want for more?

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Google Maps routing is not leading to the accomodation. But we got a Description prior to our arrival. Don’t miss that, it will make things much easier.

    Everything was perfect

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very remote up a very long dirt track but was well worth it.

    Just amazing. Unbeatable views and delicious food. Ingrid and the other ladies who work there were lovely and the chalet was comfy and had everything we needed, it was really nicely decorated too. It felt very quiet and private. Good location for Addo elephant park and other private game reserves.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2024

    8.0
    Reconnect with nature in a peaceful and isolated setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only a microwave in the kitchen may somewhat be limited for those guests who may want to bring their own food. Perhaps worth considering a small/single hob and an oven/microwave combi be added.

    The location is truly amazing and unique. Perfect for full relaxation and reconnecting with nature. Only 4 chalets, with a lot of privacy.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2024

    9.0
    Nice short stay at a beautiful lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is really nice and you can tell a lot of thought has been put into it. The cottage was comfortable, clean and with a beautiful view.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2024

    10
    Nice lodge with stunning view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lodge is beautiful and very well equipped with everything you need as for example a fan for cooling and a heater and extra blankets. The lodge is equipped with a double bed, a working desk, a wardrobe, a kitchen and a bathroom. We especially liked the incredible view from the terrace. Ingrid was an amazing host, she was very caring and helpful. She booked great tours in the reserves around the area for us.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    10
    So good! We will be back!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Stunning views. Ingrid is a wonderful host, food was great and the ladies who served us were lovely.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Drive to the lodge is quite challenging and long especially at night time

    Great lodges !

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Beautiful place with dito view. Great hospitality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Notning

    Very nice and well-kept premises. Comfortable room and beautiful view. Great experience to drive up the road to the lodge (road was perfectly doable with a normal car, road was dry). Very hospitable host and staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to complain about! The complaints here about the access road are greatly exaggerated. The road is very easy to drive on, even with "normal" vehicles. Most annoying is the last part of the (official!) road in the villagedue to numerous potholes, but thats only a few meter.

    Extremly friendly hosts & staff, beautiful and calm located lodge, very nice and comfy chalets, good location for Addo/Schotia! -Wir kommen wieder:-)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    Wish we had stayed longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Ingrid gave us a very warm welcome and was already communicating with us via WhatsApp ahead of the trip (esp for accurate directions). The lodge itself is beautiful! There’s only 4 of them which makes it quite special and they all have a balcony towards the mountains with a stunning view! The property is off the beaten track but absolutely worth the drive to get there.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    Wonderful and quite paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For some, the accommodation might be a little too remote. There are not many opportunities to eat out. However, breakfast and dinner at the lodge are delicious.

    The highlight was the tranquillity and nature of the accommodation. It is also very beautiful, stylish and cozy. We immediately felt at home. Ingrid is a brilliant hostess and gives good advice. She is very friendly and helpful. Both breakfast and dinner are delicious. Even though the access road to the lodge is a bit long, you can easily reach activities such as Addo and Schotia Safari.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    Perfect getaway for a peaceful holiday in the middle of nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is superb with a lovely view into a green valley. Very quiet at night. The owner Ingrid and her lovely staff are very helpful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    9.0
    Worth a visit if you want a day or three of quiet relaxation in nature.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The lodge is nice and secluded if you want peace and quiet. One can also walk on your own on the property, amongst antelope. The setting and view is amazing from all rooms. The kitchen staff were very friendly and the food was amazing.

    Stayed in December 2023

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