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4.8 out of 5from 25 reviews for Marakeli Guest House
Cleanliness
4.9/5
Service
4.8/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Junene B - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Junene B
With friends

Dit was fantasties.

Ons sal weer daar kom bly as ek my dogter in Thabazimbi kom besoek.

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It was fantastic.

We will stay there again when I come to visit my daughter in Thabazimbi.

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Huxley R - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Huxley R
On business

Absoluut uitstekend!

Onsettende goeie diens, netjies, skoon, vriendelik, nuut, en gelukkig, is ons woorde. As mens so baie reis, wil jy altyd goeie WiFi en badkamer hê en goed slaap. Die was net die regte plek.

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Absolutely excellent!

Incessantly good service, neat, clean, friendly, new, and happy, are our words. When you travel so much, you always want good Wi-Fi, a bathroom and a good night's sleep. It was just the right place.

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Janet B - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janet B
With friends

Baie netjies en gasvry.

Netjiese kamers met aandag aan detail. Linne, handdoeke ens. is pragtig skoon. Gemeenskaplike kombuis is goed toegerus. Kan dit regtig aanbeveel, veral vir groepe. Sal lekker kuier daar.

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Very neat and hospitable.

Neat rooms with attention to detail. Linen, towels etc. is beautifully clean. Communal kitchen is well equipped. Can really recommend it, especially for groups. Will have a good time there.

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Nico S - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nico S
Family with teenagers

Baie naby aan Marakele Wildtuin.

Baie lekker blyplek net 2 km van Marakele Nasionale Park. Die gesamentlike kombuis, braai- en kuierarea is goed ingerig. Die eienaars is baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Ons het die Njalas op die werf en eienaars se hondjies baie geniet.

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Very close to Marakele Wildlife Park.

Very nice place to stay just 2 km from Marakele National Park. The shared kitchen, braai and socializing area is well furnished. The owners are very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed the Njalas on the site and the owners' dogs.

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Ester V - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Ester V
With spouse/partner

Heerlik gerus in die natuur.

Het lekker gebly. Heerlik afgekoel in die swembad. Wild om kamer gesien.

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Great rest in nature.

Had a nice stay. Cool off in the pool. Wild seen around the room.

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Ina C - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ina C
With friends

Heerlik gebly. Groep vriende daar geslaap vir die Marakele Marathon. Lekker naby geleë, gerieflik naby. Sal definitief weer daarvan gebruik maak.

Plaasatmosfeer, stil en rustig.

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Had a wonderful stay. Group of friends slept there for the Marakele Marathon. Nicely located close by, conveniently close. Will definitely use it again.

Farm atmosphere, quiet and peaceful.

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Marinus V - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marinus V
Individual traveller

Heerlike skoon gastekamer.

Sal vir seker weer daar tuisgaan.

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Lovely clean guest room.

Will definitely stay there again.

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Carl J - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carl J
With friends

Great.

Baie vriendelike ontvangs, mooi skoon plek, waarde vir geld, diens was baie goed.

Tom V - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tom V
On business

Baie rustige plek in die bos.

'n Hartelike ontvangs. Net jammer dat etes nie ook aangebied word nie.

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Very peaceful place in the forest.

A warm welcome. Just a pity that meals are not also offered.

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Tessie B - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tessie B
With spouse/partner

Baie netjies en oulik. Dit geniet.

Skoon. Waarde vir geld. Privaat.

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Very neat and cute. Enjoy it.

Clean. Value for money. Private.

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Johan B - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan B
On business

Praktiese selfsorgverblyf.

Goeie oornagstop vir sakereisigers.

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Practical self-catering accommodation.

Good overnight stop for business travelers.

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Ecp T - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ecp T
With spouse/partner

Baie rustig in die natuur met njalas wat om die eenheid wei.

Baie gasvry en vriendelike ontvangs.

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Very peaceful in nature with nyala grazing around the unit.

Very hospitable and friendly reception.

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Dawid G - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Dawid G
With spouse/partner

Dit was baie lekker met aangename mense.

Sien sterre.

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It was very nice with nice people.

See stars.

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Wayne E - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wayne E
With spouse/partner

Puik waarde vir geld vir oorslaap.

Alles was uit die boonste rakke. Sal definitief weer gebruikmaak daarvan.

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Great value for money for an overnight stay.

Everything was top notch. Will definitely use it again.

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Frik S - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Frik S
Individual traveller

Pragtige, rustige plek.

Pragtige, rustige plek waar alles skoon en netjies is, in die natuur. Baie voëllewe en bokke wat daar rondloop. Diens was uitstekend en eienaars is baie gasvry. Sal plek aanbeveel om omgewing te erken of net om rustig in die bos te verkeer.

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Beautiful, peaceful place.

Beautiful, peaceful place where everything is clean and tidy, in nature. Lots of birdlife and goats roaming around. Service was excellent and owners are very hospitable. Would recommend place to appreciate surroundings or just to be quiet in the woods.

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Frik S - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Frik S
With spouse/partner

Rustige atmosfeer, uitstekende diens.

Plek gee 'n "in-die-bos" atmosfeer wat 'n mens lekker laat ontspan met baie verskillende voëls en selfs 'n paar njalas wat daar rondloop. Baie gesellige en hulpvaardige eienaars en die blyplek was uitstekend skoon en netjies met die nodige items soos koffie, skoon beddegoed en handdoeke, klein yskas, eetgerei, ens, ens. Hul gesamentlike braai lapa/kombuis is uitstekend en wat 'n verrassing was die buitenshuise badkamer as jy dit wil benut. Baie dankie weereens vir 'n lekker kuier, kan dit sterk aanbeveel.

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Peaceful atmosphere, excellent service.

Place gives an "in-the-forest" atmosphere that makes one relax with many different birds and even a few nyalas walking around there. Very friendly and helpful owners and the accommodation was excellently clean and tidy with the necessary items such as coffee, clean bed linen and towels, small fridge, cutlery, etc, etc. Their joint braai lapa/kitchen is excellent and what a surprise was the outdoor bathroom if you want to use it. Thank you very much again for a nice visit, can highly recommend it.

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Maggy M - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maggy M
With spouse/partner

Refreshing

The place is very nice.

Gerrit J - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerrit J
With friends

Iets besonders.

Vriendelike hartsmense. Hul gaan uit hul pad om jou welkom en tuis te laat voel. Sal hul beslis weer besoek. Ongelooflike netjiese, skoon kamers en toegerus met als wat nodig is. Oor die algemeen iets besonders en die ligging en atmosfeer is perfek.

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Something special.

Kind hearted people. They go out of their way to make you feel welcome and at home. Will definitely visit them again. Incredibly neat, clean rooms and equipped with everything needed. Overall something special and the location and atmosphere is perfect.

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Elmarie H - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elmarie H

Dit was fantasties!

Die gasheer en gasvrou was werklik baie gasvry en het ons baie tuis laat voel. Ons kamer was gerieflik, baie netjies en skoon en het alles gehad wat mens sou nodig kry. Ek sal ter enige tyd weer daar gaan bly en kan Marakeli met groot vrymoedigheid aanbeveel.

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It was fantastic!

The host and hostess were really very hospitable and made us feel very much at home. Our room was comfortable, very neat and clean and had everything one would need. I would stay there again anytime and can recommend Marakeli with great confidence.

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Jaco P - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaco P
With spouse/partner

Baie vriendelik en netjies.

Marakeli is 'n baie mooi, netjiese blyplek. Die eienaars is vriendelik en behulpsaam. Die verblyf was aangenaam. Die kombuisgeriewe is baie goed.

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Very friendly and neat.

Marakeli is a very nice, tidy place to stay. The owners are friendly and helpful. The stay was pleasant. The kitchen facilities are very good.

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Enid S - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Enid S
With spouse/partner

Waarde vir geld - super netjies en skoon!

Ons is baie vriendelik ontvang deur die eienaar. Die kamer is super netjies en skoon, heerlike bed en beddegoed, klein ekstratjies wat dit baie spesiaal maak. Die gesamentlike kombuis en braai-area is baie goed toegerus en ’n plesier om te gebruik. Absoluut waarde vir geld, dis so lekker om rustig te wees in die bosveld. Dankie vir n baie lekker kuier, ons kom beslis weer!

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Value for money - super neat and clean!

We were very kindly received by the owner. The room is super neat and clean, lovely bed and bedding, little extras that make it very special. The shared kitchen and braai area is very well equipped and a pleasure to use. Absolute value for money, it's so nice to be peaceful in the bush. Thank you for a very nice visit, we will definitely come again!

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Baie dankie en kom gerus weer.

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Theuns H - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Theuns H
With spouse/partner

Rus vir die siel.

Absoluut fantasties, vriendelike mense, wonderlike kamers.

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Rest for the soul.

Absolutely fantastic, friendly people, great rooms.

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Leon B - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leon B
With spouse/partner

Heerlike gasvrye bekostigbare verblyf!

Baie dankie aan Danie en Christa vir ‘n wonderlike wegbreek en kopskoonmaak, julle gasvrye ontvangs en lekker kuier om die vuur. Die drie dae was net wat ons nodig gehad het. Ons het as gaste opgedaag en as vriende swaar afskeid geneem. Julle sal ons beslis weer sien. Die kamers is luuks en goed toegerus, netjies met ‘n daaglikse skoonmaakdiens. Die gemeenskaplike kombuis het alles wat ‘n mens nodig het vir kosmaak, braai of enige “Masterchef skills” wat jy wil ten toon stel. Marakeli kan ek ten sterkste aanbeveel as ‘n luukse maar bekostigbare verblyf opsie, naby die Marakele Wildtuin hoofhek. Vra maar vir Danie, hy sal die beste roetes vir wildsbesigtiging vir jou aandui.

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Lovely hospitable affordable accommodation!

Many thanks to Danie and Christa for a wonderful break and clearing of the mind, your hospitable welcome and nice visit around the fire. The three days were just what we needed. We arrived as guests and bade farewell as friends. You will definitely see us again. The rooms are luxurious and well equipped, tidy with a daily cleaning service. The communal kitchen has everything one needs for cooking, barbecuing or any "Masterchef skills" you want to show off. I can strongly recommend Marakeli as a luxurious but affordable accommodation option, close to the Marakele Wildlife Park main gate. Just ask Danie, he will show you the best routes for wildlife viewing.

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Doreen E - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Doreen E
With spouse/partner

Baie oulik opset, pragtige mense, net WONDERLIK.

Dit was heerlik gewees, gasvryheid was asemrowend gewees. Baie dankie sal defnitief weer by julle kom kuier.

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Very cute setting, beautiful people, just WONDERFUL.

It had been wonderful, hospitality had been breathtaking. Thank you very much and will definitely visit you again.

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Herman O - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Herman O
With spouse/partner

Akkommodasie was eersteklas. Onberispelik netjies. Kamerdiens was uitstekend.

Eienaars was baie gasvry en toeganklik. Het ons selfs kom haal waar ons afgedraai het en GLADNIE seker was van die pad tot by die gastehuis nie. Ons moet noem dat dit laat in die aand was.

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Accommodation was first class. Impeccably tidy. Room service was excellent.

Owners were very hospitable and approachable. Even picked us up where we turned off and were NOT sure of the road to the guest house at all. We should mention that it was late in the evening.

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  • Capacity: 16 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Marakeli Farm 437 Portion 32, Thabazimbi, 0380, Limpopo
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