Thanda Manzi Country Hotel

The staff was very friendly and very welcoming, and the cleanliness , we enjoyed every single moment of our stay with you guys, talking about the welcoming part yooooh and you receptionists, he’s very friendly, confident,helpful good to engage with…..

We visited for a birthday celebration with good friends. The Good The venue was delightful, on a river and the tables are nicely separated and all have a lovely view over the river. Directions were good and there was ample parking. The Bad As drinks arrived the waiter stumbled and drenched a patron with iced water. No towel was provided, no apology by management, no replacement serviettes, and the cushion was only replaced after request. After this initial drinks round, we were not offered refreshment of drinks orders again. The live saxophonist was a nice touch but the volume was so high we couldn’t talk freely. The Ugly 1. The welcome bread was served with a single bowl of soup for the table in place of butter. This created hygiene problems with all of us wanting to dip. 2. The food took 90 mins after ordering, and one meal arrived a further ten mins later 3. When our orders arrived, both lamb chops orders were dry and over-cooked, the sirloin steak special was tough, and the humus side was actually tahini in a bowl. The prawn curry portion was 150ml, the sides were mixed up, the deserts arrived over a ten minute period, the Dom Pedro’s order had no vanilla ice cream so we were offered chocolate ice cream as a replacement. 4. The costs of the main courses were around R320-R360 each. All in all a disappointing afternoon at a picturesque view. At least we were in lovely company with friends.

Beautiful hidden gem nestled by the riverside. Very cozy and the staff were very friendly. We enjoyed good food and there was plenty of privacy during our stay which was peaceful. We went on a great hike, and liked being nestled in nature.

A little gem.. the staff and owners are just amazing.. thank you

The accommodation was very neat and clean. It felt as if we were very far away from the busy city life, allowed us to relax. The on-site massage service was very professional and well worth it. I would definitely recommend the venue, not only for a short stay over, but also could be used for other events.

We are so grateful to have come accross this tranquil haven during our family hiking adventure in the area. Friendly and attentive staff, an exquisite riverside restaurant setting and our tapas, burger and pork belly lunch all deserve a special mention. To the team @ The River Place, thank you for providing this family with our cherished memory!

The route to River Place is all tarred and safe to drive in even at night. I was particularly impressed with how friendly all the staff members and management were. We felt at home from the moment we entered the gate. The rooms are big and clean and the lodge is set on a very tranquil location. We were woken up by the sounds of the birds singing and the weather was just a cherry on top. If you're looking to reconnect with nature and yourself, this is your go to place. As for the food... All I can say is thank you so much to the Chef for delighting our tastebuds, it was so delicious! The lodge is situated right next to the river so while enjoying your food you feel the river breeze kissing your skin and the gentle sounds of the river feel like soulful music to your ears :-) Our stay was unfortunately cut short due to unforeseen circumstances but the management was very understanding. We really appreciate the love and support, we will certainly come back!

Ayanda, Priscilla, Andrew and Arlington, you were humane, phenomenal, welcoming and very professional. You didn't treat us like any other guests. You made us feel at home, welcome and special. Thank you. We will be back!

I had a great stay at the River Place lodge. The room was spacious and clean. The hike was a nice experience too. The staff was friendly and the stay was peaceful. The lamb shank was delicious. Definetely recommend.