Name: Bavaria Guest Lodge
Address: 45 Zebrina Cres, Nelspruit, 1201, South Africa, Nelspruit, Nelspruit, Nelspruit, 1200, South Africa
Rating: 9

Air conditioning

Smoke-free property

Heating

Garden

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

Outdoor furniture

General

Non-smoking rooms

Room service

Fridge

Family room

Cable TV

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Shower

Wardrobe/Closet

Rooms

Iron and board

Laundry

Safe-deposit box

Services and amenities

Microwave oven

Packed Lunches

Kettle

Meals

Airport transportation

Transfer

English

Languages Spoken

Barbecue grill(s)

Recreation

Parking

Swimming pool

Outdoor pool

Beach/pool towels

Pool and beach

Fax and copy machine

Business

Family/Kid Friendly

Kids

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

Location

At the guest house

Room amenities

Nelspruit Airport

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

Sabie Airport

Hazyview Airport

Bavaria Guest Lodge

Nelspruit

child-bed

child-bed-fee

external-private-bathroom

private-bathroom

shared-bathroom

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king-bed

queen-bed

limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

sunset-view

water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

Very nice reception, very friendly madam the owner, very nice breakfast, we didn't enjoy the swimming pool because of lack of time as well the outside B.B.Q. Near to everything and very easy to locate.

Very nice place

Booked via the Nelspruit Information Desk for a 3 night business accommodation. Very friendly and welcoming hosts.The Room was tastefully decorated and comfortable. The jug kettle did not work on arrival and was promptly replaced when brought to their attention. Breakfast was standard and simple with hot and cereal choices. Gated and safe inside parking.

Comfortable Stay

This quaint inexpensive boutique hotel is situated in lush tropical well maintained gardens conveniently located within 3kms from the central business district of Nelspruit and +- 1.km from the Langa shopping centre and several restaurants. We stayed in a pool side room which was wonderful. Their are facilities to BBQ and the breakfasts are of  reasonably high standard.The management and staff make you feel like family and are very welcome.

A homely atmosphere with caring staff

The staff at Bavaria Guest Lodge totally saved our holiday. To see South Africa you really do need a rental car as their is little to no public transport. And to rent a car here, you do need a credit card. Due to our lack of planning (or knowledge) we arrived here without a credit card. Actually we did have two VISA "debit" cards and a company credit card that had been cancelled (without my knowledge) when we tried to us it previously in Vietnam.

So as soon as we realised we needed a car, the fun began. Talked with my company and they agreed to get a new visa card for me. That took five days to arrive at the office in the UK and then they posted it by signature required mail here to South Africa, which we thought would be fine. Unfortunately the South African mail system is not as good as one would hope.

It was only when we had been staying at Bavaria Guest Lodge a few days that the owner of the lodge (Rodger) heard of our plight. He quickly offered to rent the car in his name with me being the second driver. Both a little cautious but wow, this was the turning point. We booked and picked up the car and then with lots of helpful information from the owner and receptionist (Sonica, a truly lovely lady) we finally headed out to see some of South Africa - God's Window, pancakes in Graskop, self drive in Kruger National Park.

The difference having that rental car made was amazing, we were finally free. And all this service from what is likely one of the most affordable accommodations in Nelspurit. Whilst waiting for our credit card to arrive, we stayed there about 10 nights. Seeing  how that place is run, you can tell Roger has been in hospitality for many years and this is reflected in all things.

Every morning all guest are greeted with a friendly smile from Sonica, asking how they are and whether they would like a cooked breakfast and if so, just how they would like their eggs and whether they would like mushrooms and baked beans and tomato with it. The breakfast room has cereal, yoghurt, juice and fruit as well.

All the rooms are centered around the pool and garden creating a restful environment. The staff are all so polite. As at first without a car we were room bound, the staff would ask us if we wanted our room made up, or not. Some days we chose just to have the towels changed and rubbish emptied - other days a full clean.

We had the rental car for 5 days, it has now been returned and all is fine with that. Rodger was there when we returned the car to make sure it all went smoothly and then gave us a lift back to the lodge - thanks Rodger.

My credit card has still not turned up. So Rogder offered and has been to the post office with the tracking number to enquire. For whatever reason, the card is still with customs, over a week after tracking that it had left England.

Another issue is, my girlfriend being from Thailand only gets to stay in South Africa for 30 days. At first we thought we simply cross the border, come back and have 30 more days. After researching on the internet, this does not seem possible. So we went to the Department of Home Affairs office here in Nelspurit to see what could be done - apparently nothing.

We wanted to head to Cape Town, buy a boat and sail back to Thailand. Hopefully we will still be able to do that. However, as my girlfriend is not allowed to stay in South Africa we are headed to Mauritius.

Also whilst we have been here, the Innibos festival was happening and so dues to lack of pre-booking, we had to find alternative accommodation. After though, for our last two nights, we came back to Bavaria Guest Lodge. True to Rodgers amazingly generous personality, he offered to pick us up and bring us back. Thanks again Rodger.

Just as in every place we have stayed at whilst we have been here in South Africa, the unfortunately leaves a lot to be desired. Rodger has said he will look at getting a second connection, hopefully this would make it more reliable.

The team at Bavaria Guest Lodge have done so much for me that I feel indebted and writing this review is the least I can do. Just hope that everywhere I stay will have such caring hosts!

Thank you guys, you rescued our holiday!

p.s. the credit card never showed up so we cancelled it

They (totally) saved our holiday!

We stayed at the lodge for just one night, but it was everything we expected it to be. Nice host, great breakfast and tidy rooms. The bed was a bit hard and small for our liking, and the shower a bit dated. Nothing to worry about for a short stay though. 

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