53 Crassula Avenue, Morningside Manor, 2196 Johannesburg, South Africa
#155 of 299 B&Bs and Inns in Johannesburg
Guests' ChoiceBased on 62 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Arthur
South AfricaThe water the next morning was cold in the room I was staying in
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Roberto
Italynothing of particular
not an ordinary hotel,, but something more "africa" style. Nice quite and in the middle of the nature
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Ntombifikile
South AfricaI liked everything about the place, will book there again.
The owner was so helpful, she kept our luggage safe because we arrived before check in time.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Brendahlee
South AfricaHonestly, Nothing. I Liked Everything.
😃😀Thatchfoord Lodge is Beautifull and Clean, in a Quiet Area. Our Room Was Nice and Big With Everything We Needed.. Comfortable Bed, Shower, Fridge, TV and Tea/Coffee Station. I Spend the Weekend with My Sister at The Lodge For My Birthday, It's The Best👌👌 With Breathtaking Views of Nature Arround. Aunty Joyce, The Owner.. Such a Loving and Warm Lady 🫂 She Went Out of Her Way to Ensure We Were Comfortable and Happy. We Were Hungry on Arrival, She Drove Me to Buy Lunch. She Even Surprised Me With a Champagne 🍾 🥂 Wow! I Felt Very Special😃 THANK YOU MAM, MAY GOD BLESS YOU MORE🙏 Monica and Memory Served Us a Delicious Breakfast😋😋 and the Gardener Steven Cleaned the Pool For Us to Take a Dip 🏊♂️ 👙 🏊♀️ 👙. We Had a Good Braai 🥩🔥 The Nature Trails Along the River Were Amazing. Thatchfoord Lodge is HOME AWAY FROM HOME Ecspecially When You Need Some Peace and Quiet Moment, i'll Definately Go Back👏 👏 👏
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Siphiwe
South AfricaTelevision, poor visuals and some channels don’t have sound. As per television, it was poor.
Amenities around and good views outside including the flowing river.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Danny
United KingdomNothing - honestly cant fault them.
Stunning location on the Sandspruit river yet very close to Sandton. Amazing birdlife on the doorstep. Joyce and the team are most welcoming and friendly- would highly recommend for an experience you wont get at a big hotel.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Phelisa
South AfricaBreakfast options it was nice but more options such as plain yogurt would have been appreciated.
I liked that they were thoughfull of givibg us a more bigger room.,since we were staying longer.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Roselyn
South AfricaI liked everything about the place.
The rooms are beautiful. The place is clean. The staff is very efficient and welcoming.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Nolundi
South AfricaBreakfast to be on time and to have a variety.
It is a beautiful place, well looked after. Love the location and it near a river and walking trail.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Mieke
South AfricaThe channel options on the television are very limited, but that is a small complaint against a wonderful three-night stay.
The place is beautiful and clean. The staff are so friendly and Joyce goes out of her way to help with anything you need. The view is gorgeous and breakfast was delicious.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 June 2023
Sandra
South AfricaGreat breakfas
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 31 May 2023
Siphesihle
South AfricaEverything was perfect
The pool areas, room are specious and nice and breakfast areas is very nice
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 18 March 2023
Gabriella
Switzerlandlovely quiet setting, close to all amenities and Sandton.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2022
Kevin
AustraliaGreat location, easy to get to from airport and close to shops and restaurants. Quiet and with some nice walks nearby. Friendly staff who go out of their way for their guests.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Don
South AfricaEverything ok
Clean and quiet
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Griphin
TanzaniaI find the place to meet all my expectations
The environment is very conducive. Warm welcoming from the owners. River flowing near the residence bring excellent breeze.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Price
South AfricaEverything about the whole stay was amazing.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Motshweni
South AfricaJoyce is I perfect hoster and Memory saver a delicious breakfast
The place is quite not much to do there inside just to relax
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Mpshe
South AfricaLocation good and breakfast good
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Khanyisa
South AfricaEverything else was a horrible experience. Should you have a low standard in communication, cleanliness and food then by all means book this place otherwise if you have normal to high standards then avoid! 1. Joyce did not answer any of my calls the whole day after I checked in, I needed a plug to charge and told her this at check in and she said she would bring it… 5 calls later over 5 hours and looking for her, she finally answered and gave one - should I have not decided to leave the lodge and go charge elsewhere I would have been stranded. 2. Then I requested an iron in the morning - she didn’t even answer call/ iMessage from my number whole morning and only the lady at breakfast assisted me when I saw her serving at breakfast- I decided to test Joyce and use my work number to call as maybe she had a problem and as expected, she answered it meaning she was deliberately ignoring me, a guest who paid but would answer an unknown landline number- disappointed to the max, the worst experience I ever! 3. The carpet in the room , looks like it hasn’t been deep cleaned in a long time , rather remove it - I’m not asking you guys to renovate but maintain the standard. Please clean your carpet, ensure you do room maintenance, patch up the broken part in the work desk, remove or fix the broken lamp … don’t put a stained towel in the bathroom … you know the small things you overlooked in my stay. 4. The breakfast! Ants at the table I had to be moved and then I was told the ‘special breakfast today’ which btw was the only option … what came out was 2 Vienna’s ( they said they had sausage ) and 1 back bacon, spoon of Beans straight from a can, nothing done and scrambled eggs…. Listen at that point I just had to hurry and go before I breakdown from worst experience- I travel a bit and yoh This place should be 2 stars not 4 … maybe they use to be 4 in 2010 World Cup but the standard is too poor now … please be attentive and improve for future guests but I won’t be one!
Only physical location - nice area
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Rochelle
South Africa1
Quiet and secluded. Felt safe.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Kamogelo
South AfricaThe landlord/caretaker was not friendly at all.
The pool was dirty and the landlord or caretaker was not friendly at all
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Leah
South AfricaThis is a place to unwind , the place Is peaceful and we really enjoyed our stay here, the stuff and the owner are super friendly not to mention the breakfast because it's very delicious. Will definitely come back here.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Dian
South AfricaThe TV didn’t work, there were ants in the toilet. I checked out after the first night as the guest house was full and I couldn’t be transferred to another room. The property refused to refund the remainder of the stay. My review would have been different had the property compromised and accepted that my employee was unhappy with the room and they did not have an alternate room.
The location. Most of the rooms was nice except for the one I booked for an employee.
Stayed in October 2023
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