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4.3/5

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Reviews 47

On LekkeSlaap 9 years

Review Summary

4.3 out of 5from 36 reviews for Goosebay Canyon
Cleanliness
4.4/5
Service
4.4/5
Location
4.3/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Cornel G - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cornel G
With partner

Absoluut fantasties, 2 dae het soos 2 weke se rus gevoel.

Pragtig, skoon en uitsig asemrowend. Gasvrou gaaf en behulpsaam. Angie en Thulie, julle is sterre. Gaan vir seker weer.

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Absolutely fantastic, 2 days felt like 2 weeks of rest.

Beautiful, clean and view breathtaking. Hostess nice and helpful. Angie and Thulie, you are stars. Will go again for sure.

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Goosebay Canyon 's response

Thank you Cornel for your lovely message. It was an absolute pleasure having you stay with us.
Regards
Gail

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Martin C - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Martin C
With partner

Absolutely beautiful.

What an amazing host Gail was, it was paradise on the Vaal.

Goosebay Canyon 's response

Thank you so much Martin. It is lovely to have guests like you.
Regards
Gail

Goosebay Canyon
Raj G - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Raj G
Family with young children

Not good for a family with children.

* The only entertainment we found was fishing and a pool table. Boating was a big disturbance to fishing. The pool table was not accessible because the area was closing after breakfast. We were in the dark during load-shedding. A family with loud music, dancing, and noise - no one from the administration controlled them, and we did not appreciate it. We suffered without a kitchen facility to make our lunch and supper. Not suitable or recommended to stay for more than a day due to a lack of self-catering or a full-time kitchen.

Goosebay Canyon 's response

Good day Raj,

Thank you so much for the feedback. We appreciate it a lot. First, I would like to extend my apologies to you and your family for the unpleasant visit that you had at our establishment. I believe most things went wrong and I once again deeply apologise for that. Boats - we have asked the boat club members to be considerate towards the fishermen, as you mean a lot to us and we would really hate to lose you as our guests.

Lots of regards,
Angie

Goosebay Canyon
Vino G - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Vino G
With partner

Peaceful and relaxing.

Room was a bit old fashioned. Would have liked to have a tv in the room. Pool wad green due to loadshedding. Toilet light did not work. The place is great if you just want to laze around and do nothing else. It's a great place if you like fishing. Staff was very welcoming and pleasant. Beautiful views of the river. There was not much else to do.

Marinda B - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marinda B
With partner

Ons was gemaklik en het baie tuis gevoel.

Pragtige uitsig van al die kamers. Kamers is ruim en gemaklik.

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We were comfortable and felt very much at home.

Beautiful view from all the rooms. Rooms are spacious and comfortable.

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Goosebay Canyon 's response

Hi Marinda,
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I hope the staff looked after you well.
Regards,
Gail

Goosebay Canyon
Kopano M - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Kopano M
Family with young children

It was OK.

The place is nice and the service is awesome. The rooms just need to be upgraded and brought back to life.

Sophia V - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Sophia V
With partner

Disappointing.

Photos can be deceiving! Upon arrival, Vaalbank looks quite deserted and derelict. I can see this "resort" used to shine, in the '90s. But it's definitely lost its luster. If you're looking for an overnight bed, this will do. Basics like a fridge are nowhere to be seen. There are braai facilities, but no kitchenware to use for a braai. Angie was helpful, but I think she's also just trying to make the best of what she has. Included in the price was a breakfast, as we needed to leave early, Angie offered to do a breakfast box. First morning, it was tuna toasties, an apple, banana and an almost out-of-date Tropica. The next morning she sounded like it was a bother to prepare something for us, and it showed. Burnt ham, cheese and soggy tomato toasties. No bacon to be seen anywhere. Again, she tried. Staff was friendly. But I will definitely not go there again. For the amount we paid, it's not worth the river view.

Goosebay Canyon 's response

Hi Sophie, I am so sorry about your bad experience.
Firstly I would like to explain the state of our grounds. In February of this year, we had the worst floods in our history. The water did not come into our main venue but into quite a few rooms. The water was up to the top step where you go down to the boma so the whole boma was under water and the pool was filled with water and mud.
The strength of the rushing floods tore down all our retaining walls by the river and dumped 5-meter-thick sand onto our lawns. Our jetty was also washed away. It took us ages to remove the sand and all the grass was obviously killed. We have done our best to repair the riverfront but as it is winter and there is no grass I do agree with you that it looks derelict. We are this month going to kill all the weeds and plant grass as the rain should come soon.
Our waterfront is normally lush and green.
With regard to the breakfast, my ladies have sent apologies to you for the packet meal. I just wish you had experienced one of our served breakfasts which our guests always rave about. I would like to extend an offer of a complimentary weekend later in the year where you can see our venue at its best and enjoy our lovely breakfast.
Regards and thanks in advance.
Regards Gail

Goosebay Canyon
Carol B - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Carol B
With partner

Daar was net 2 paartjies op die perseel maar hulle boek ons reg langs mekaar. Amper bo-op mekaar.

Geen privaatheid nie. Een braai wat gedeel moet word. Daar is 'n aircon in die plek maar geen "klein yskas nie". 'n Mens moet 'n yskas deel maar die deure is gesluit. Bad was vuil.

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There were only 2 couples on site but they book us right next to each other. Almost on top of each other.

No privacy. One braai to be shared. There is an aircon in the place but no "small fridge". One has to share a fridge but the doors are locked. Bath was dirty.

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Goosebay Canyon 's response

Good Day Carol, Thank you so much for the review. Please accept our sincere apology regarding your experience at our resort. Your satisfaction means everything to us. I should have done better but I did not, I shouldn't have given rooms that were next to each other. That was a bad decision on my part and I promise that it will never happen again.
We would like to take this opportunity to show you how sorry I am or we are by offering you a complimentary weekend for 2 including breakfast.
Regards.
Angie

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Anita M - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anita M
With partner

The stay was worth it. I will surely visit again in the summer.

Excellent river views from the room, very beautiful and tranquil place to visit. Very relaxing. The breakfast was very nice including the oxtail potjie was delicious. The staff were very helpful and friendly and made us feel at home.

Goosebay Canyon 's response

Anita what a wonderful revue
Thank you so much and we look forward to welcoming you again in the summer
Regards
Gail

Goosebay Canyon
Aubrey M - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Aubrey M
With partner

I enjoyed my stay.

The staff was so friendly and the hospitality was great.

Goosebay Canyon 's response

Thank you for your wonderful rating Aubrey.

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Eureka B - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eureka B
Individual traveller

Fantasties.

Awesome, sal weer gaan.

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Fantastic.

Awesome, will go again.

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Marthina A - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marthina A
Individual traveller

Vriendelike diens, netjies en baie behulpsaam.

Die lodge is geleë perfek op die water, die diens was uitstekend en almal baie behulpsaam en die omgewing is mooi en skoon.

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Friendly service, neat and very helpful.

The lodge is located perfectly on the water, the service was excellent and everyone very helpful and the surroundings are beautiful and clean.

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Nadia S - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nadia S

Ons tyd by Goosebay Canyon was heerlik om as drie generasies dames te kon kuier en stories van jare gelede met mekaar te deel. Die ligging is perfek en het aan al ons behoeftes voldoen.

Baie dankie vir die wonderlike gasvryheid. Ons het so lekker gekuier. Die diens was tops en die huisie waarin ons gewoon het, het soos ons eie huisie by die water gevoel. Ons sal graag terugkom vir nog so 'n kuier.

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Our time at Goosebay Canyon was wonderful to be able to visit as three generations of ladies and share stories from years ago with each other. The location is perfect and met all our needs.

Thank you very much for the wonderful hospitality. We had such a good time. The service was top notch and the cottage we lived in felt like our own cottage by the water. We would love to come back for another such visit.

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Bennie I - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Bennie I
Large group

Uitstekend, vriendelike personeel wat uit hulle pad gaan om jou te akkomodeer.

Uitstekende verblyf, baie goeie ervaring.

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Excellent, friendly staff who go out of their way to accommodate you.

Excellent stay, very good experience.

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Goosebay Canyon 's response

Bennie,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
We are so lucky to have special guests like yourself.
Regards,
Gail

Goosebay Canyon
Thato M - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Thato M
With friends

Just what you need to regroup.

We stayed at Goosebay Canyon for the Easter holidays as a group of friends. The staff (Angie) was truly helpful. When we arrived, the pool was unfortunately not usable as it was dirty and murky, the views however of the dam are breathtaking. We didn't get a chance to partake in any water sports because of circumstances, but as you would have it with a group of friends, all you need is good food and drinks. It would be great if they provided a fridge in each room. We went for drinks and dinner at nearby Candyz and that was disappointing to say the least. I recommend the potjie: it was out of this world. Overall we would go back this time with gallons of mosquito repellent and fishing rods.

Vongani S - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vongani S
With partner

Absolutely beautiful place.

The place was everything it was on the internet! Service was super extra ordinary, staff friendly and helpful. They allowed us to check in early as soon as we arrived at 12 pm. The place is extremely beautiful and so refreshing.

Hugo B - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Hugo B
With partner

Aangenaam en die beste ontbyt.

Die chalets is oud en kort bietjie opknap werk. Die krag toevoer het afgeskakel soms. Baie lekker ontbyt en skoon en netjies. Ek sal weer gaan.

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Pleasant and the best breakfast.

The chalets are old and need some renovation work. The power supply turned off sometimes. Very nice breakfast and clean and tidy. I will go again.

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Morne P - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Morne P
With partner

Vinnige wegbreek vir die naweek.

Baie mooi uitsig oor die rivier. Skoon kamer met basiese inhoud, kamer kort dalk yskas en TV, maar goeie plek as jy wil visvang met skoon slaapplek. Goeie ontbyt, lekker om ook uit te ry Parys toe vir die dag, so 25 minute se ry.

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Quick getaway for the weekend.

Very nice view of the river. Clean room with basic contents, room may lack fridge and TV, but good place if you want to fish with clean place to sleep. Good breakfast, nice to also drive out to Paris for the day, about 25 minutes drive.

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Anonymous Guest - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Place is clean and tidy.

Needs some renovation, no TV or WiFi in rooms. Rooms are very standard with old furniture etc.

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Clyde N - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Clyde N
Family with young children

Very peaceful, relaxing.

Lovely surroundings ,clean accommodation, very helpful staff. Enjoyable stay. Will return.

Goosebay Canyon 's response

Thank you Clyde for your very kind words.
It was a great pleasure for us to have your family.

Regards
Gail

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Anonymous Guest - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Very calm

It was neat and clean. I would suggest a new mattress and towels.

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Francois S - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Francois S
With partner

Uiterse swak kamers.

Kamers is glad nie soos adverteer.

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Extremely poor rooms.

Rooms are not at all as advertised.

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Stompie F - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Stompie F
With partner

Teleurstellend.

Die plek is verwaarloos en gee ‘n wanvoorstelling op die webtuiste.

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Disappointing.

The place is neglected and misrepresented on the site.

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Goosebay Canyon 's response

Good Day Stompie,

Thank you so much for your review.
We really do try to keep our customers happy and please accept our sincere apology for failing to do that for you.
We surprised because have asked you more than once if the was anything that you need or something that you would like us to do for you and you told us each time that everything is fine. You had breakfast with us every morning and your room was serviced every day if you were not happy with our service you could have notified us.

Kind Regards,
Angie

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Coenie V - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Coenie V
With partner

Beautiful ─ breathtaking view.

Of all the places I will go back to, I really want to see this place in summer.

Goosebay Canyon 's response

Good Day Coenie,

Thank you so much for your kind words. We also enjoyed having you at Goose Bay. We hope we will see you again.

Kind Regards,
Angie

Goosebay Canyon
Nicole M - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicole M
Large group

Lovely staff made us feel welcome perfect getaway.

Manager Angie was amazing and did everything to make our stay perfect we will go back asap.

Goosebay Canyon 's response

Hi Nicole,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay with. I must say I am really blessed to have such wonderful staff. They really do go the extra mile.
Hope to see you again soon.
Regards,
Gail

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Caroline M - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Caroline M

Thank you for the hospitality.

I was not happy due to the distance I had to travel to reach my graduation venue and it was a dead road with lots of trucks that made to arrive late at the ceremony.

Alex J - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Alex J
With partner

Rustige, kalm atmosfeer. Net wat jy nodig het om bietjie te ontspan en weg te breek.

Personeel baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Kamers baie gemaklik met 'n baie mooi uitsig oor die rivier. Lieflike ontbyt. Sal die plek vir enige iemand aanbeveel wat bietjie wil wegbreek vir 'n naweek of vakansie.

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Quiet, calm atmosphere. Just what you need to relax and unwind.

Staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms very comfortable with a very nice view of the river. Lovely breakfast. Would recommend the place to anyone looking to get away for a weekend or holiday.

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Hannes S - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hannes S
Family with teenagers

Uitstekende verblyf en personeel baie gasvry.

Afgesien van die weersomstandighede is dit uitstekend geleë reg op die walle van die Vaal en het 'n pragtige uitsig oor die rivier. Die kos wat voorgesit is van top gehalte en die personeel is baie behulpsaam te alle tye.

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Excellent accommodation and staff very hospitable.

Apart from the weather conditions, it is excellently located right on the banks of the Vaal and has a beautiful view of the river. The food served is top quality and the staff are very helpful at all times.

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Goosebay Canyon 's response

Good day Hannes,

Thank you for your lovely review. I know Angie also really enjoyed having your family

Regards
Gail

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Amanda G - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Amanda G
With partner

Friendly staff and very clean rooms.

Very nice, will go back there anytime. Breakfast great and Angie was very helpful.

Nick J - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nick J
Large group

Baie lekker rustig en ontspanne.

Baie goeie diens met die aankoms slag, reg deur tot die laaste dag. Kamers is netjies en skoon en visvang was heerlik. Sal definitief weer ons vriende bring vir ontspanningsnaweek.

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Very peaceful and relaxed.

Very good service on arrival, right through to the last day. Rooms are neat and clean and fishing was great. Will definitely bring our friends again for a relaxing weekend.

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Mariet B - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mariet B
With partner

Dis 'n stukkie paradys.

Baie goeie ontvangs.Verblyf is netjies met pragtige uitsig.

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It's a piece of paradise.

Very good reception. Accommodation is neat with a beautiful view.

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Goosebay Canyon 's response

Thank you Mariet for your wonderful review.

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Karin F - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karin F
With partner

Baie rustig en het heerlik ontspan.

Dankie vir baie lekker jassie. Ons sal beslis weer kom inloer.

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Very peaceful, really relaxing.

Thanks for nice little jacket. We will definitely visit again.

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Marthie B - Aug 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marthie B
With partner

'n Heerlike wegbreek van die stadsgewoel naby aan die natuur met die sonsopkoms in jou kamer.

Baie lekker plek om te oornag vir een of 'n paar dae. Baie vriendelike diens en ontbyt was van hoogstaande gehalte. Sal beslis hulle aanbeveel en weer van hulle geriewe gebruik maak.

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A wonderful break from the city bustle close to nature with the sunrise in your room.

Very nice place to spend the night for one or a few days. Very friendly service and breakfast was of high quality. Will definitely recommend them and use their facilities again.

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Ensley M - May 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ensley M
With partner

Awesome.

Baie mooi plek. Die personeel is baie goed. Dis baie skoon en netjies. Ek wil elke naweek gaan!

Wouter S - Nov 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Wouter S
With partner

Baie vriendelik en skoon. Mooi omgewing.

Jammer hulle wou nie aandete bedien nie en het 'n restaurant daar naby aanbeveel wat ook ons nie kon help nie. Ons moes toe inry Parys toe vir aandete wat paar kilometers weg is van Goosebay. Maar dit was gelukkig heerlike ete by O's in Parys met pragtige tuine en uitsig.

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Very friendly and clean. Nice environment.

Sorry they didn't want to serve dinner and recommended a restaurant nearby which also couldn't help us. We then had to drive into Paris for dinner which is a few kilometers away from Goosebay. But luckily it was a delicious meal at O's in Paris with beautiful gardens and a view.

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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

It was a very nice weekend for us.

I think it's a bit expensive for what you get. The river and surroundings are very beautiful!

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  • Capacity: 32 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 1 River Road, Vaaloewer, Vaaloewer, 1900, Gauteng
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