Reviews & Comments

Showing 87 reviews (ordered by date of stay, most recent appearing first).

Verified reviewgood

The hosts were very friendly and welcoming and the property has stunning views of the dam even from the rooms. The pool area, reception and patio were nice to spend time at. The parking was secure and close to the room. The rooms all had aircon and very comfortable mattresses so we slept well. The only problem we had was our sink leaked so much it was a running stream of water however the hosts did fix it the next morning when I brought it to their attention. We did suggest a few maintenance points for the rooms like a hook to hang your gown on in the shower and a rack to be able to put your vanity case. The room is not as luxurious as it is presented on the internet because of small things needing maintenance. I would also suggest they think of serving breakfast on the patio for the view as the dining room has very little view of the dam compared to the patio and it's more light and welcoming. But otherwise, our stay was comfortable and we enjoyed our time.

February 2024

Claudia D. (Pretoria)

Verified reviewexcellent

Wonderful stay! The staff were friendly and very accommodating. Loadshedding barely affected us, as the measures taken by the lodge kicked in seemlessly. Breakfast was very nice as well. I would definitely recommend staying at Galagos Lodge, the Platinum Suite is a must!

September 2023

Melissa P. (Pretoria)

Verified reviewexcellent

Our stay at Galagos was absolutely fantastic, breathtaking and memorable indeed.

December 2022

Kgomotso M. (Pretoria)

Verified reviewvery good

Great place for a weekend romantic getaway. Welcoming atmosphere. Stunning views. Delicious food. Helpful hosts. Feels like home away from home. Will definitely come back.

November 2022

Jacob L. (Pretoria)

Verified reviewexcellent

Fantastiese verblyf, uitstekende uitsig. Dankie vir die gasvryheid. Ons sal beslis weer kom kuier.

November 2022

Lee & Belinda F. (Free State)

Verified reviewexcellent

Excellent service. Looking forward to coming back. Good hospitality and amazing spa

November 2022

Desmond F. (Mphumalanga)

Verified reviewexcellent

The ambiance of the lodge is absolutely tranquil... the services from the staff is excellent, they are friendly, responsive and super helpful ... big up to Felix - he's truly amazing. Enjoyed the breakfast too. The room was spacious and clean. Overall worthy every penny.

October 2022

Lilian M. (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

We spent our 10th Anniversary at Galagos Lodge and it was perfect the staff ,food , room

September 2022

Jessica F. (Roodepoort)

Verified reviewexcellent

From booking to arriving and staying until leaving - exceptional experience! Loved everything about this place and will definitely be visiting again. Keep up the professionalism. The food in the morning is a cherry on top.

August 2022

Siya & Sindi G. (Gauteng)

Verified reviewexcellent

Very welcoming, professional and friendly. Would definitely recommend. Awesome experience

August 2022

Megan C. (Gauteng)

Verified reviewexcellent

Absolutely loved this place. Couldn't think of a better place to get some peace and rest. Felix, Minah and Adri are wonderful, friendly and super helpful. I am coming back for sure.

July 2022

Stacey R. (Gauteng)

Verified reviewexcellent

Thank you for the amazing personalities we had the pleasure of meeting during our stay. We had a lovely room and truly enjoyed our stay and the very yummy food. We will be back.

July 2022

Sepp & Zanele Z. (Gauteng)

Verified reviewexcellent

Always a beautiful place and the staff are exceptional

April 2022

gift c. (Jhb)

Verified reviewexcellent

The service was excellent, we enjoyed our stay here. We are looking forward to come back again very soon. Keep up the good work.

April 2022

Kamogelo G. (Gauteng)

Verified reviewexcellent

Thank you to the staff for excellent service and attention to detail. We had a lovely time in the quit space. Enjoyed the spa treatments and the excellent food. Thank you

March 2022

Alisha C. (Northern Cape)

Verified reviewvery good

Very peaceful and nicely decorated. Staff very friendly and accommodating. We were the only guests for the week of our 2night stay midweek. Breakfast left much to be desired. Over all we had the diamond suite very private and spacious. Would stay again but would arrange my breakfast ahead of time.

February 2022

Henry K. (Benoni)

Verified reviewexcellent

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Diamond suite is great met groot stoep en jacuzzi. Heerlike ontbyt en fantastiese uitsig

January 2022

Neels & Mari C. (Pretoria)

Verified reviewexcellent

An awesome stay with absolute divine food and awesome friendly service. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and stay and will definitely be back. Thank you so much.

December 2021

Nicole P. (Gauteng)

Verified reviewexcellent

The hospitality is out of this world. Beautiful place to be. We've enjoyed ourselves. Thank you so much have a lovely new year!

December 2021

Raphael T. (Gauteng)

Verified reviewvery good

Thank you for the lovely weekend.

October 2021

Alexandrie O. (Randburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

When you leave home for an occasion you expect to get home for vacation... well that is what it felt like from the 1st minute we got to Galagos. We were welcomed with so much warmth by mommy dearest. "I stole your mom Yolandi" she is the sweetest. Our room had everything we asked for & I really loved the romantic setting. My husband is the fussiest but he was impressed. Thank you for the great hospitality & management as a whole. Minah was exceptional.

October 2021

Hlezi & Mandla K. (Fourways)

Verified reviewexcellent

Thank you so much for this wonderful weekend. The service was indeed great. I don't have enough words, the place is very neat, the staff very adorable. The massage was out of this world. We definitely coming back to this place. We do not have any complaints. Many thanks

October 2021

Mpho G. (East Rand)

Verified reviewexcellent

Baie dankie vir die skone mooi verblyf. Die asemrowende uitsig. Baie dankie vir die vriendelikheid & welkomende gesiggies. Jul het die naweek spesiaal gemaak.

October 2021

Sue & Dirk V. (Pretoria)

Verified reviewvery good

Excellent service and we had an amazing stay. Very lovely place

March 2021

Nazia K. (Midrand)

Verified reviewexcellent

I had a beautiful and peaceful stay so much that I would return again. The only problem was the breakfast it wasn't epitazing to my liking other than that I'm glad we came. Thank u for the wonderful stay

October 2020

Lesego M. (Rustenburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

All I can I say is... I'm coming back to this place, we regretted why we didn't book for the weekend! Service 👌🏾, it was out of this world! The hosts, perfect! Loved everything about it!

January 2020

Aphiwe D. (Gauteng)

Verified reviewexcellent

Thank you Joshua for the warm welcome and excellent hospitality.

October 2019

Barbara M. (Pretoria)

Verified reviewexcellent

Our stay was memorable...Beautiful views and friendly staff. The Spa treatment was amazing, The two ladies really know how to revive one's body. Joshua was a great host and is really good at it. We definitely seeing you guys soon again. Billy & Caroline Buys

October 2019

Billy B. (Louis Trichardt)

Verified reviewexcellent

We had a pleasant stay. Nice place to relax.

February 2019

Sandile Bango (Soweto)

Verified reviewexcellent

We really enjoyed our stay, the place was stunning and the service was excellent. We will recommend you to everyone.

August 2018

Mthombeni (Middleburg, Mpumalanga)

Verified reviewexcellent

Amazing...Relaxing...Heavenly!!!!! Thank you for an awsome stay, will be back soon

February 2018

Nicky (South Africa)

Verified reviewexcellent

What an experience!!! Thank you for good service. Great staff

February 2018

Carl (Belgium)

Verified reviewexcellent

It was very much interesting. I enjoyed the breakfast as well. The view was perfect and the rooms were very clean. Thank you

December 2017

mishack rambuwani (Pretoria)

Verified reviewexcellent

Me and my wife had a great weekend as we decided to celebrate valentines a few days early. We received a warm welcome from John who is always willing to go the extra mile for a guest to feel at home . Yolandi is an angel and her team is on point, the rooms were as neat as a pin and the food was great. We were in a luxury suite as we took a valentine special and the room was soo great beyond our expectations, there were rose petals in the bed and the bathroom, and there was champagnes in our room for both nights of our stay. My wife got gifts which made her over the moon and we ended this beautiful romantic weekend with a massage for two Sunday morning before we left. It was very relaxing and we felt like we were in a totally different world. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice environment to relax, the atmosphere is great and for nature lovers this is a place to be. We are definitely coming back to Galagos, it's a great place and we wouldn't miss the chance of going back there for anything in the world.

February 2017

Boikanyo and Mathapelo (Krugersdorp)

Verified reviewvery good

My Husband and I visited Galagos in November. we were warmly welcomed by Benjamin who was a really great host! We had a lovely stay.Bali Suite 1 was really beautiful and the view of the Dam was really amazing. The only problem we experienced was the toilet that was not working very good, and also the sliding windows in the bathroom was a big struggle to open. Just a few minor things need attention. Definitely a place we would visit again :)

November 2015

MR & MRS DAVIS (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewvery good

booked a quick anniversary weekend at Galagos. Stayed in luxury room 8 with an awesome view of the dam, big bathrooms with no water problems. had chocolates and wine on arrival with rose petals all over. Thembi who welcomed us was very professional and ensured our comfort through-out. the Dinner for two on Saturday was simple but scrumptious. the lodge also managed to arrange tickets for the cable way and a boat cruise. the mini spa on site was also very good, highlight of the weekend. In all I guarantee a return trip

August 2015

Seabelo (Pretoria)

Verified reviewexcellent

I would like to say thanx to David if im not mistaken he was friendly and helpful in accomodating us the breakfast team wa perdect,We checked in 23rd of april checkedout 24th,n the boss was too nice,id come back again

April 2015

Nomagugu (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewgood

My fiance and I visited Galagos Lodge during the weekend of 18 July 2014. We were warmly greeted by the owner and by John. The room was beautiful and it had a great view over the Hartbeespoortdam. It was however bad the jacuzzi and the heated pool were not working. The breakfast was very nice. Overall, we had a good time. I would recommend people to go to Galagos Lodge since it has a nice view of the dam and the people are nice.

July 2014

Landy (Cape Town)

Verified reviewexcellent

What a wonderful 23rd anniversary. You guys have made it one to remember. We will definately be back.

May 2013

Genevieve & Michael Abrahams (Centurion)

Verified reviewexcellent

Our dream come true! Perfection is possible.

May 2013

Mr & Mr Dahan (Botswana)

Verified reviewexcellent

Thank you for the amazing service received from Yolandi & Jean and all the staff. What a pleasure to stay here. We will see you again and refer you to all our friends.

April 2013

Rudi van der Vyver (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

Pleaes never change your staff! They were all excellent and extremely helpful. Awesome place great food Will definately be back soon

March 2013

Roland & Monica (Turfontein, Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

Wonderful experience, great staff & perfect spa treatments. Thanx

February 2013

Donald & Penny (Castleview, Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

This was an amazing stay. You and your staff really go the extra mile. Thank you.

December 2012

Michael & Simone Eybers (Pretoria)

Verified reviewexcellent

Dankie vir 'n awesome naweek. Alles is so mooi. Dankie vir julle vriendelikheid & netheid. Jul plek is awesome mooi. So groot voorreg om so "gebless" te word.

December 2012

Zandri & Christa (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

Fantastic, peacefull & really relaxing. Worthy of 5 stars! Keep it up.

December 2012

Collin & Sharmila Iyapian (Boksburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

Die lekkerste 6de huweliksherdenking ooit! 5 ster behandeling al die tyd, groot dankie.

November 2012

Christo & Marietta Pedridis (Paardekraal)

Verified reviewexcellent

Thank you. Perfect service. Betty & Peter you are stars! Really enjoyed our stay and will recommend to everyone.

October 2012

Wayne Summers (Hong Kong)

Verified reviewexcellent

Big ups for superb & efficient service. Everything was well done from the massage to the food...it was an absolute pleasure to receive such service. The staff who served us from arriving to depature - I really felt like a queen. Thank you, keep it up!

September 2012

Precious Eland (Eastrand)

Verified reviewvery good

Uitstekende diens, uitstekende venue. Kamer was awsome. Sal definitief terug wees.

May 2012

Sean & Rene (Kempton Park)

Verified reviewexcellent

Excellent service! Thank you very much for the service. Your smiles and warmth is appriciated.

April 2012

Zunobia & Prenav (Westrand)

Verified reviewexcellent

Goeie diens, vriendelike personeel. Kos, kamers, buite...alles is stunning. 12 uit 10 !!!

November 2011

Werner & Nadine Limper (Boksburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

Thank you very much to you and your team for the most wonderful, relaxing & romantic weeken. We appriciate the attention to detail and for making our stay so special. The room, the food & the service was excellent.

October 2011

Belinda Stranix (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

We once aain had the most relaxing weekend. Thank you for the hospitality

October 2011

John & Olga Nicolakakis (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

We had a divine stay. Extrodinary customer service, great staff. Will definately nominate you for 702 business award!

October 2011

Olebongeng & Bonolo Moloi (Waterkloof, Pretoria)

Verified reviewexcellent

Beautiful place & most relaxing atmostphere. We had a good time. Thumbs up to the staff !

August 2011

Thoko & Moga Sebeelo (Pretoria)

Verified reviewexcellent

By far the best place we stayed in. Staff and service excellent 10/10

June 2011

Aidan & Roxanne Heslin (Ireland)

Verified reviewexcellent

Facilities top class !!!! Staff were all incredible. Thank you for making your stay here fantastic

May 2011

Paul & Anastasia (Kaylami)

Verified reviewexcellent

The service, reception & hospitality was great! We really enjoyed our stay and will definately come back.

May 2011

Rodger & Lieschen (Kempton Park)

Verified reviewexcellent

Wonderful stay. Great service and the views will be remembered forever!

March 2011

Rob & Brenda (United Kingdom)

Verified reviewexcellent

Dankie vir alles. Manjifieke fasiliteit. Sien gou weer

March 2011

Mr & Mrs Van Staden (Pretoria)

Verified reviewexcellent

Thank you for a wonderful weekend! You and your staff have made us feel like family. Your hospitality certainly surpassed anything we have experienced in the pass. The food was exquisite. As for breakfast, it was prepared just the way we like it & certainly very tasty, even the most basic selection. Clearly it was made with a lot of love, for the simpliest dish to taste so delicious. Thank you very much again, we will back, after all we didn't want to leave at all.

March 2011

Sal & Mahend (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

There aren't enough words to describe our wonderful stay at Galagos Lodge! Yolandi & Jean were absolute amazing hosts! Special thanks needs to go to Betty and Joe, nothing was to big to ask the staff. They were exeptionally friendly and ready to help with anything at a moments notice. Yolandi, thank you so much for your caring attitude, I have never felt so emotional about leaving a place

January 2011

Dean & Dorianne (London, UK)

Verified reviewexcellent

Alles was ongelooflik verby! Dankie vir al die moeite en die "special moments" Sien julle gou weer

January 2011

Janco & Elda Kruger (Port Elizabeth)

Verified reviewvery good

Beautiful, clean establishment with magnificant views. Friendly & professional service. Thank you we loved staying here !

December 2010

Liberty Life (Johannesburg Branch)

Verified reviewexcellent

Most stunning, relaxing weekend. Excellent service and friendly staff. Will definately be coming back

December 2010

Suzan Munsamy (Gauteng)

Verified reviewexcellent

We had a lovely stay. Such a beautiful Lodge. Thank you so much

December 2010

Julie Hourquebie (Australia)

Verified reviewexcellent

Thank you for a wonderful stay & fabulous hospitality

December 2010

Barbara Still (United Kingdom)

Verified reviewexcellent

thanks for the memorable stay at your Lodge, we really had a great and comfortable stay, I'd really like to come back there with my team for a meeting, so watch this space.

November 2010

Bernard (SA)

Verified reviewvery good

Great place, Wonderful staff

May 2010

Scott & Dana Ruzel (Dokota, USA)

Verified reviewexcellent

Baie Dankie, Pragtige uitsig en uitstekende diens

May 2010

Pieter Potgieter (Centurion)

Verified reviewexcellent

Absolutely Fabulous!!!!!

May 2010

Ezme & Ian (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

Wat 'n fantastiese naweek! Baie dankie, dit was onverbeterlik

May 2010

Johan & Estelle (Vereeniging)

Verified reviewexcellent

Thank you! It was a lovely place to stay for our last night in South Africa

April 2010

Sonja (Holland)

Verified reviewexcellent

Heerlik!!! Dankie!!!

April 2010

Steve Hofmeyr (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

We had a lovey time! We realy enjoyed your hospitality. You made our romantic outing worthwile, thank you to the staff and management

April 2010

Churchill (pretoria)

Verified reviewexcellent

Baie Baie lekker gewees. Uitstekende ontbyt. baie goeie en vriendelike diens. Baie dankie, sal weer kom

April 2010

Martie Duffin (Sasolburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

We stumbled upon "little paradise'! What a stunning view, warm atmostfere and great service indeed!

April 2010

Jaco & Bonnie (Brackenhurst)

Verified reviewvery good

Baie dankie vir jul gasvryheid

March 2010

Ehlers Family (Greenstone)

Verified reviewexcellent

Phenominal place and exeptional service

March 2010

Lydia (Nothcliff)

Verified reviewexcellent

A fantastic stay, Thanks for the hospitality! Magnificant breakfast!!!

March 2010

Reynolds (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

Baie dankie vir al die spesiale moeite wat julle vir ons gedoen het. Dit was absoluut wonderlik

March 2010

Elma Potgieter (Port Elizabeth)

Verified reviewexcellent

Comforable, clean and very efficient. A real pleasure to stay here

March 2010

Mr & Mrs Renwick (Yzerfontein)

Verified reviewvery good

Beste verlowing nog!!! Danie vir al die spesiale moeite, dit was perfek!

March 2010

Rikus & Lynette (Mooinooi)

Verified reviewexcellent

Stunning! We had a wonderful weekend, we'll be back-Thank you!

February 2010

Janine & James (Honeydiew)

Verified reviewvery good

Nice Rooms, excellent view

February 2010

Roshan & Sel (Greenstone)

Verified reviewexcellent

Beatutiful Rooms with excellent views, thank you for a wonderful stay

February 2010

Roshan (SA)

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