Reviews of THE THATCH HIDE
37 Flamingo Crescent, 5241 East London, South Africa

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Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI could not even sleep at the place my check in was a late evening check in and my room was given to someone else yet I had communicated with them of the time of arrival.
The check in staff made a mess on my booking
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNothing
Not like on webside room dark and cold walls dirty fan rusted garded dirty cigarette buts lying all over
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe setup and the location were good. The staff was friendly too.
The TV was not working in my room, and there was no internet connectivity as well.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIt's a great place to hide your head. Friendly staff and beautiful facility.
Lights lights lights you need to install bright lights. And change towels they weren't so clean and the room was a bit dusty.
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything about the place, no complaints at all
Nothing
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe views of the place were amazing! I enjoyed the hot steamy shower before I left. I liked that the WiFi was working okay, and I liked that there is a paid DSTV for entertainment. It was a great value for my money!
When I got to the Thatch Hide, there was no power, temporarily. But the electrician was called and everything was sorted immediately.
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewthe view the room and the bedding was good
the sliding door was so difficult to open and close, had to ask the staff to assist. they need just to change the wheels
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe shower
Nothing that I don't like
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLove it, Love it
not applicable
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe linen was stained and quite old. The lamps need to be replaced The fan needs to be cleaned The shower door needs repairs and overall cleanliness of the bathroom needs a lot of work
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSome patrons get too excited even after midnight
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything.
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewMould on walls, no hot water, can hear neighbour's flush, linen and towels not too clean