Reviews of The Hive - Cloud at Misty Mountain Reserve
Misty Mountain Reserve, 6308 Stormsrivier, South Africa
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful concept with hive and dome. You can see all the stars and constellations while lying in bed. Beautiful view of ocean also.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the unique experience of staying in our Hives and Domes. There’s truly something magical about stargazing from the comfort of your bed — and having the ocean view as a backdrop just makes it even more special. We hope to welcome you back soon for more starry skies and serene moments!
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the unique experience of staying in our Hives and Domes. There’s truly something magical about stargazing from the comfort of your bed — and having the ocean view as a backdrop jus… Show more
Reviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe Hive is fantastic with a great deck and extraordinary view on the Indian Ocean.
The menu and the wine list is very poor.
Thank you so much for your valuable feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at The Hive and that the deck and ocean views made a memorable impression! We appreciate your honest comments regarding the menu and wine list. We are continuously working to improve our offerings, and your input helps guide those improvements. We hope to welcome you back again soon, and we’ll strive to make your next experience even better.
Thank you so much for your valuable feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at The Hive and that the deck and ocean views made a memorable impression! We appreciate your honest comments regarding the menu and wine l… Show more
Reviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewStunning location overlooking the ocean amidst the forest
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed the stunning location of the Cloud Hive — there's truly something magical about being tucked away in the forest with uninterrupted views of the ocean. We hope the peaceful surroundings and natural beauty left you feeling refreshed and inspired. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back to Misty Mountain Reserve sometime soon — maybe even to experience one of our other star-gazing Hives!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed the stunning location of the Cloud Hive — there's truly something magical about being tucked away in the forest with uninterrupted views of the ocean. We hope the p… Show more
Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewEverything
Nothing
We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed everything about your stay at the Cloud Hive — especially the breathtaking location overlooking the ocean, nestled in the heart of the Tsitsikamma forest. It’s a spot that continues to take our breath away too, and we’re so happy it had the same effect on you. It means the world to us that you took the time to share your experience, and we hope to welcome you back soon — whether to the Cloud Hive or one of our other unique escapes here at Misty Mountain Reserve.
We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed everything about your stay at the Cloud Hive — especially the breathtaking location overlooking the ocean, nestled in the heart of the Tsitsikamma forest. It’s a spot that continues to take our breath… Show more
Reviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe Cloud is a truly remarkable design concept. It is a masterpiece in the way it blends in with nature. It was an amazing experience.
Breakfast could have been managed better.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you loved The Cloud Hive and its seamless blend with nature – it's truly a unique experience we’re proud of. We also appreciate your input regarding breakfast, and we'll definitely look into ways to improve that aspect. We hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing stay!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you loved The Cloud Hive and its seamless blend with nature – it's truly a unique experience we’re proud of. We also appreciate your input regarding breakfast, and w… Show more
Reviewed: 8 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewComforting,clean everything is good and good people as well
Gravel road
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you found everything comfortable and clean, and that our team made your stay even better. We understand the gravel road can be a bit of a bumpy ride, but we're happy it's worth it to experience the beauty of our reserve. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you found everything comfortable and clean, and that our team made your stay even better. We understand the gravel road can be a bit of a bumpy ride, but we're happy it's worth it to… Show more
Reviewed: 27 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe cloud is secluded, views for days. It’s a bit hot during the day but the aircon makes up for that. Delicious breakfast, loved the potato bake and watermelon. All staff is welcoming and always willing to help.
The chef putting cheese in my omelette when I requested no cheese and had to wait a while to get, only for it to be wrong.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy you enjoyed the breathtaking views, the comfort of The Cloud, and our warm hospitality. It’s great to hear you loved the breakfast—potato bake and watermelon are definitely guest favorites! We’re sorry about the mix-up with your omelet and the delay in getting it right. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll make sure to improve our attention to special requests. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing stay soon! 😊🌿✨
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy you enjoyed the breathtaking views, the comfort of The Cloud, and our warm hospitality. It’s great to hear you loved the breakfast—potato bake and watermelon are definitely guest favorite… Show more
Reviewed: 15 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe property was breathtakingly beautiful. I woke up bright and early each morning to try and catch the sunrise. I took awesome hikes through the Forrest and enjoyed the best spa experience with Michelle. Jermina was very helpful at reception too and assisted with any itinerary I had or experience I wanted to book.
The WhatsApp line was never answered and I texted and called to make a 3 hour spa booking and no one responded or booked it. If I was calling for an emergency would I have been left to die. The WhatsApp line is how one is meant to communicate to reserve supper at the restaurant and book anything else I decided not to use it after my first day of getting no help when requesting it through WhatsApp and calling reception that afternoon. It is also how you call for help so I felt unsafe after that. The encounter with staff the following day to find out why no one responded was also a fruitless exercise no one had any answers.
Thank you for your detailed feedback, and we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the breathtaking beauty of The Hives, the sunrise views, your hikes, and the spa experience with Michelle. We’re also glad Jermina was able to assist you with your itinerary. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with our WhatsApp line and the lack of response. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide, and we understand how it impacted your overall experience. Your safety and comfort are our top priorities, and I will personally investigate why the communication channels weren’t properly attended to, and ensure improvements are made moving forward. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to welcome you back soon to enjoy a smoother and more seamless experience. If you ever have any concerns in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out directly to us.
Thank you for your detailed feedback, and we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the breathtaking beauty of The Hives, the sunrise views, your hikes, and the spa experience with Michelle. We’re also glad Jermina was able to assist you w… Show more
Reviewed: 5 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewLoved the room, the hot tub under the stars was spectacular
We planned to spend our New Years eve here, and knew there was a bbq grill outside the room. Unfortunately it was not working, so we couldn’t braai as planned.
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear you loved the room and had a spectacular time in the hot tub under the stars. It’s wonderful that you chose to spend your New Year’s Eve with us. We sincerely apologize for the BBQ grill not being functional during your stay. We understand how important it was for your plans, and I will make sure our team checks and maintains the grills to ensure they’re in working order for future guests. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable experience!
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear you loved the room and had a spectacular time in the hot tub under the stars. It’s wonderful that you chose to spend your New Year’s Eve with us. We sincerely apologize for the BBQ gril… Show more
Reviewed: 23 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewWe had a lovely stay and really appreciated the beautiful location and charming farm setting. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, and we thoroughly enjoyed our quad-driving activity in the area. The cabin itself was unique, very clean, and offered stunning views
That said, there are a few areas that could use some attention. While the cabin feels luxurious and comes at a premium price, it’s worth noting that it remains a cabin—with the toilet located in the same room, which might not suit everyone’s preferences. Additionally, the water in the private bath was lukewarm and had a yellowish tint. while the sun warms the structure during the day, air conditioning becomes necessary even in cooler weather.
Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review! We’re so happy to hear that you had a lovely stay and enjoyed the beautiful location, the welcoming staff, and the thrilling quad-driving activity. It’s also great to know that you appreciated the cabin’s uniqueness, cleanliness, and stunning views. We truly value your feedback and will take your points into consideration. We understand that the cabin's layout may not be ideal for everyone, and we will review the water temperature and tint issues you mentioned to ensure the best possible experience. Additionally, we’re always looking for ways to improve comfort, and we’ll consider ways to address the need for air conditioning. Thank you once again for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay!
Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review! We’re so happy to hear that you had a lovely stay and enjoyed the beautiful location, the welcoming staff, and the thrilling quad-driving activity. It’s also great to know that you apprecia… Show more