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Reviews of Mingwe Private Game Lodge

R516, Rooiberg, 21 Itaga Bela Bela Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, 0480 Mabula, South Africa

#47 of 66 hotels in Mabula

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Review Score

Based on 36 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    6.6

  • Staff

    7.0

  • Value for money

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: February 11, 2025

    8.0
    Family getaway in the bush
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The house does need a bit of tlc. Some of the sliding doors did not lock, sections of the decking are broken with screws sticking out. Some light bulb weren't working. Just general maintainance issues that need to be done. The additions of aircons will be a huge value add.

    A beautiful house in the bush. Loved the layout of the house. The pool was a very welcomed addition. Lynette was very helpful from booking to checking amd throughout our stay. The housekeeper (Marsha) was very friendly and professional.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful house
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedroom 3 had a very uncomfortable bed, one of the planks on the bed base was broken. Bedding was not clean. There was pee on the bathroom floor. We had to clean it coz the smell was unbearable.

    The house is beautiful and the setup for the bedrooms is good for privacy

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The house needs maintenance and need to clean the grass roof inside

    The view

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2024

    6.0
    It was average
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything needs to be to be updated

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2023

    8.0
    Amazing views and comfortable accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There could have been some handsoap/ handcream and shampoo in each of the bathrooms. Advertising the unit as a Game Lodge, we expected a small touch like this Dishwasher lining coming away from the door We booked to rent the game viewer for a day, which unfortunately was not roadworthy

    Location was excellent and we enjoyed being surrounded by the bush and roaming animals which was a lovely treat for our international visitors and the children in our party Rooms were beautifully decked out and comfortable

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property requires some maintenance for example the globes need to be replaced on the balcony (only 1 globe of the Chandelier is working) the shower heads are not all in good working condition, the swimming pool water pipe need to be replaced or fixed, and some of the bed lamps/plugs are not working correctly. The game drive vehicle need to be repaired the flat tire and fuel pump/battery. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our experience.

    Thank you we enjoyed our stay you are based in a great location and the ambiance is amazing.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2022

    8.0
    Lovely family stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loadshedding , very hot ,no aircon in the rooms, got lost to find the place. Address says no 21, but it's 621. Google maps does not take you to the right location . Pool seems like it needed a bit of a clean. Filled it up with water, but it kept making a sucking noise, but that was not a big issue., it was lovely to cool off

    Lovely place with everything anyone would need, you don't need to bring anything, just food and drinks. The dishes and glasses are good quality. Very comfy , enough space for everyone .Pool is nice. Nice view. Very close to plaaswinkel shop and ingwe restaurant and bar.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The road to the Lodge was very poor. Also, the kitchen zinc was infested with cockroaches. The right hand showerhead in room 2 bathroom was leaking. Although we had to pay a R2000 breakage deposit, there was no list to check the content of the house.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2025

    3.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was not ready on arrival: Dirty cutlery and crockery Dirty curtains and carpets Ashtray full of cigarettes Light in washing up area in kitchen did not work Cleaner which was sent in thought agreed that no one had been in before we arrived and said there were cobwebs and dirt everywhere. Had to spend our few days away with workmen coming in to fix problems and cleaners cleaning. Advert says toiletries included however there was no body wash available. We ordered logs for the fireplace but was given no firelighters or matches/ lighter to use.

    The location The accommodation itself was beautiful and had huge potential.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2025

    2.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very dirty. Cockroaches all over the kitchen. And dirty utensils in drawers. Microwave did not work. Struggling to get the R2500 breakage deposit refunded from host. We’ve had no communication about any issues and after asking Lynette about the refund she said she will get back to us. It’s nearly another week later and still no answer. We’ve checked out on the 11th of April 2025. Game Viewing vehicle hired for the day and was hoping to go on a sunrise drive but the vehicle had no fuel in it. Just about made it to the fuel station at the gate which did not open until 8 am. What a disappointment. If the key code was sent thought before 23:00 the night before we could have filled the vehicle with fuel the night before.

    Beautiful house.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2025

    10
    Will defnitely go back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Location good

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cubboards was broken… railings at swimming pool was broken… wooden floors unstable… NOnextra linnen was supplied

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need cleaning. grass roof very dirty inside rooms No aircons and rooms was cold. General maintenance poor

    location is good. cleaner was very friendly

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    1.0
    Very very bad service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had to pay a deposit of 2500 which they said would be refunded within 7 days It is now over 3 weeks since my stay and I have not been refunded I have tried to contact them numerous times and have had no response

    Nice location- peaceful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2023

    10
    The best satycation ever, my kids and husband really enjoyed the stay and we are definely coming bac
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I actually loved everything

    The location was so perfect and also the surroundings of it.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Magnificent holiday home, with a beautiful deck area and pool. The entertainment area is separate to the bedrooms and it is a perfect retreat for couples or families. Great value for money. We really enjoyed using the game vehicle. Thank you Lynette for all your assistance and for being so understanding.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful Mingwe
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful Modern Venue with Stunning Views Comfortable Clean and spacious too. Fully equipped with all the necessities and amenities needed. Mingwe is majestic and we will definitely go back. Enjoyed our game drive with so much to see.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2022

    10
    Wonderful stay in the lovely bushveld.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely view, spacious rooms, very comfortable.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

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