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Reviews of Forest Creek Lodge & Spa

4 out of 5
Forest Creek Lodge & Spa
Farm 14, Rustenburg dirt road, Private Nature Reserve, Mashishing, Mpumalanga

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sboniso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Anita on Aug 9, 2022
Sboniso thank you for this review, glad you both enjoyed yourselves Anita

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The physicality is breath taking! It is close enough to Johannesburg that a quick weekend getaway is doable without driving for untold hours before you reach your destination. This is quiet hideaway, and even though Wi-Fi availability is advertised, there is no cover in the accommodation that we used. Spotty Wi-Fi is available in the reception area. The approach roadway is bad! So no small cars as you need height or off-road ability, large cars are wide and are damaged by encroaching vegetation so be prepared. 8 km of dust Road took us around 50 minutes to complete, so if you are looking for driving fun en route to your destination, then this place is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Anita on Jun 21, 2022
Dear Brett, thank you for taking the time to write this review for us, it is appreciated. I do not know why it was so spotty last week end, it was all over, I think there was a tower issue with the signal, it is now fine again, one of the joys of living in the bush. All the best Anita and the Forest creek family

8/10 Good

Derick Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mountain views
This is a place where you stop everything and become still... great mountain views and walking trails.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Anita on Jan 9, 2020
Dear Derick, thank you so much for your reviw it is greatly appreciated. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you both had a nice time. We hope to host you again in the future. All the best Anita and the Forest creek family.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable Lodge in beautiful wooded hills
Very comfortable, quiet and clean. Lovely country. Excellent friendly staff.
Response from Anita on Nov 16, 2022
Thank you kindly

8/10 Good

Sbusiso Keith, Pretoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to unwind and relax
We Enjoyed our stay in this beautiful and relaxing place. It was great. Perfect place to unwind and destress

2/10 Terrible

Jacquilene, Volksrust

Disliked: Cleanliness
worst accommodation ever
It was a fiasco. incorrect gps co ordinates, wrong directions, I did expect the goverment road to be deplorable and at least I was not disappointed. The gravel road to the site is a disgrace and almost impassible. Some of the bushes could be trimmed so as not to scratch vehicles, the road can also be graded to make them a little more road worthy. I specifically asked for NO DAIRY yet I was served dairy almost immediately. Plus I was served lumpy tomato soup as substitute. How can you make lumpt tomato soup? Its not easy to, but this they excelled in. The bed base was very dusty, under the bed was no better. I went with my daughter for a short getaway after the passing of my husband and we both returned home more stressed. I cannot, in all clear conscience recommend Forest Creek Lodge. I was charged 5 star prices and received 2 star treatment. Overall review. Stay away from Forest Crook Lodge at all costs
Response from Anita on Sep 19, 2015
Jacquilene I am sorry that your experience at Forest creek was not up to your expectations, especially under you recent circumstances and loss, in all the years we have been open, we have not had a review like yours, I wish that you had pointed this out to me at the time of your stay so that we could rectify any concerns you had. We are hear to help and make your stay as pleasant as posibly. I wish you well for the future.

8/10 Good

Davey, Johannesburg

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect getaway
We wanted to get away from the rush of city life, and away from people. The self catering Forrest cottage at first creek lodge was perfect! Just what we wanted to get away from "life". Would definitely recommend.
Response from Anita on Apr 18, 2015
Davey Thank you so much for the review, It make me happy to know you had a good time, and we hope to see you again in the future, all the best Anita

8/10 Good

Donald, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic Getaway
Having recently celebrated my four years on with my girlfriend and decided this would be a good time to solidify things and propose. Anita and all the staff were on board with this from the start and did an excellent job at making everything incredibly special and importantly keeping it a secret until I popped the question. We were upgraded to the Narina Suite which was super private and wonderfully equipped; Perfect for a couple just trying to be by themselves. Dinner was gorgeous both nights and we arranged a private gazebo dinner on the second night that provided the perfect setting for the proposal. Thanks again for the effort from the staff.
Response from Anita on Apr 18, 2015
Donald thank you for the review, and It was only a pleasure to assist in your proposal, happy times, and many more for you. Anita

10/10 Excellent

Scientist, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxurious, Romantic & Private
Our stay at the Forest Creek Lodge & Spa can be compared with some of the best international hotels with much higher star ratings. The staff have attended to every little bit of detail, have rendered excellent, friendly and warm service. They have done this without interfering with our privacy. The location in the mountains are great with great walks and beautiful views. An unbeatable romantic setting with privacy and luxury facilities.The meals were great and even though we were on our own on two nights were treated like kings. Well done to Anita and her staff.
Response from Anita on Apr 18, 2015
Wow now that is a compliment thank you for taking the time to write it. We hope to see you both again in the future, Best regards Anita