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Botsebotse Luxury Retreat

52 Zebula Nature Reserve and Golf Estate | Mabula District, Bela Bela 0480, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013
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Pretoria, South Africa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

We stayed here over a long weekend and had a fantastic time. Botsebotse is a great place to getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city and just unwind. The number of rooms make it a very intimate and peaceful place and also allows the team to give detailed attention to the guest's need which Amanda, Mabel and the... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

Thank you to Amanda, Mabel and other Botsebotse staff for making us feel comfortable and welcome at this small boutique lodge. The overall ambiance of the lodge is quiet and relaxed, which is exactly what we sought, and we were treated as if no request would be too much. Breakfast was especially prepared for us at the times requested following... More

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

Bought a voucher through Daddy's Deal and it was really good value for money. Very comfortable intimate atmosphere. Only concern was that you could hear the people talking in the room next door as the beds are back to back!!

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I booked at Botse Botse for a girls weekend away. I have been to Zebula before and didn't want to stay there again so i opted for Botse Botse. I must say it was a good decision. The personal attention in the place is unbelievable. From the time we drove up to the house, the ladies came out, welcomed us... More

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Johannesburg
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Do not waste your money, nor your time to stay here. It is a glorified bed and breakfast in the middle of the bush. Christine is arrogant and knows nothing about customer service. She over charges on everything and then when you want to complain she advises you that you can take this matter further as she does not care.... More

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Botsebotse, Owner at Botsebotse Luxury Retreat, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Dear Sonja, I am Christine Hall and I would like to introduce myself as we have never met or spoken to one another. I am completely mystified by your personal attack on my character and Botsebotse and would like to set the record straight. I am unfortunately not a jet setting celebrity that “travels overseas all the time” but a... More

Middelburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

Dear Christine, thank you for entertaining our group at the lodge and making all our golfing arrangements prior to us arriving at the lodge. The special notes with tee off times meant so much to the group and arranging earlier breakfasts were highly appreciated. The very well trained team pleasantly attended to a very demanding group and I have to... More

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Johannesburg
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Once again thank you for a marvellous stay. My partner and I are so chuffed with Botsbotse. Since yesterday we have been doing but waxing lyrical about your place, the service, the intimacy, the pampering and the overall fabulous time we had. You and your team have really exceeded our expectations. We came to get away from the hustle and... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

Warm smiles greeted us as soon as we stopped at the entrance to the reception area. As we entered the lounge i was grabbed by the way the place is decorated. It is absolutely beautiful. It was so fitting to be in a tranquil space, away from all the city noise. The staff is so ever helpful and the chef... More

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Centurion
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

Thanks for a wonderful experience that we had at BotseBotse. The accommodation was out of this world and just what we needed to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle from the city life, the game life was The Staff was amazing, always friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend Botsebotse for friends and family. Thank you once... More

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Breda, The Netherlands
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10 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

The variety of ratings for this place can be easily explained. This is not a place in the middle of the bush, it is a very comfortable lodge in a game reserve, with many other (residential) houses in the area. You can relax, walk or bike through the reserve and have very good food, but do not expect a game... More

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Address: 52 Zebula Nature Reserve and Golf Estate | Mabula District, Bela Bela 0480, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Limpopo Province > Bela Bela
Amenities:
Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 15 Speciality lodging in Bela Bela
Price range (per night): RM711 - 1,143
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Set in the malaria free Zebula Nature Reserve with its own golf course and tarred runway, Botsebotse is a picture perfect Luxury Retreat consisting of a main lodge with detached wings in which only four sumptuous rooms are housed. Beautifully put together, Botsebotse Bush Retreat provides an inviting relaxing experience where guests can unwind with the option to have loads of fun on the side. What makes Botsebotse different? Perhaps it is about being owner managed, the people who make you feel so warmly welcome and the personal service that goes the extra mile. Or the luxuries you enjoy so much, like the massage that you can have in your room, breakfast in your PJs in your own courtyard, a picnic basket for your picnic in the bush, sumptuous romantic dinners next to a fireplace or in the boma under the starry sky, or that special little something left in your room at night. Perhaps it is about the things that you can do – like your own game drives, game walks and bicycle safaris in a reserve without predators, or the guided Big-5 safaris, white lions and cheetahs only 10 minutes away. Or perhaps it is about playing a bit of tennis or squash, a visit to the gym or a round of golf with animals keeping you company on the fairways. Or maybe it’s more about the whole experience than one single thing. More about the memories you made and the occasions that you celebrated and the strange way that you felt completely at home. That’s why people come back to Botsebotse Luxury Retreat, again and again because it feels like home – even for the first time. ... more   less 
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