Sabi River Sun Resort

“Great Staff”

We really enjoyed our stay here. The best thing about it was the LOVELY staff- they were very busy especially on the day they had a golf competition but they were really pleasant and wanted us to have a nice time. One of the managers called Rugardt (?spelling) was particularly helpful -gave us lots… more

We really enjoyed our stay here. The best thing about it was the LOVELY staff- they were very busy especially on the day they had a golf competition but they were really pleasant and wanted us to have a nice time. One of the managers called Rugardt (?spelling) was particularly helpful -gave us lots of advice re driving, local things to do etc etc. The food was lovely- nothing too fancy but really nice buffet style in the evening, plenty of choice and lots of fresh stuff like salads and fruit. Breakfast the same with eggs/pancakes cooked to order. There was never any que and we always got a table I've noticed a few negatives about the fabric of the hotel which was a bit tired looking- it wasn't maintained that well and our bathroom was tiny. However, they did get right the important things that make a stay comfortable- the pillows were fantastic, bedding good quality, bed comfortable, towels fluffy and curtains lined so no early morning waking due to sunlight. The pools were cold but noone seemed to mind as the sun was shinning. I think this would be a perfect retreat for a family with children of any age- loads of activities on sight to do- swimming, tennis, golf, paddle, boules etc etc. But the best thing was definitely the staff! You guys are hard working and friendly! Back in the UK now missing RSA already.

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“Great week and resort”

We stayed in unit 71 (self-catering 3 bedroom. [Only me and wife] Reception was friendly, fast and efficient [Funny that an old school normal key is still provided compared to other resorts which uses electronic door cards for security] It is great well-kept resort with obvious attention maintainin… more

We stayed in unit 71 (self-catering 3 bedroom. [Only me and wife] Reception was friendly, fast and efficient [Funny that an old school normal key is still provided compared to other resorts which uses electronic door cards for security] It is great well-kept resort with obvious attention maintaining the golf course as priority. Well achieved! With Hazyview so close by, the little shop has very little very little on offer but basics like ice, wood etc. are available at reasonable prices. Restaurant is wow with good food at good prices. Beds, pillows, duvets -very comfortable T off nr 12 was in front of our unit, meaning less privacy but it was funny watching some golfers behavior and cursing as they mostly ended in the water hazard 😊 Can highly recommend this resort. Close to Kruger (10km to Phabeni gate) and about 2 km from shopping malls. You really can go there with no groceries and buy all your stuff at Checkers or Pick a Pay or Spar…. The negative we experienced: The chalet was VERY well equipped, even a dish-washer. BUT, There seems to be no monitoring and evaluation of chalets inside. The cleaners just come and go with no after inspection/evaluation of equipment. Grater was so blunt it could not even grate cheese. We requested a replacement (uhm used one too coming from another unit in minutes) Stove plates are rusted, no proper scrubbing ever. Oven rubbers hanging loose, requested repair but still the same when we left, oven not usable in this condition since all heat escapes No dishwashing liquid provided, we had to buy No dishwashing tabs/powder provided, had to buy Cheap R1 Disposable wipe provided as washing cloth, had to buy a decent one No dishwashing sponge provided, had to buy Remote control had no battery cover, awkward Refrigerator door full of dents, why, does not belong in high rating resort No hair dryers provided in any room, huge disappointment to wife WiFi was constantly unreliable, on and off during stay, constantly requesting login again on devices when coming online Outside braai has a fixed coal stove/chimney like grid at bottom, meaning huge/fast ventilation, fire at first way too hot for BBQ ,, and then coals just do last long for a relaxed BBQ, since colas just burn way too fast into ashes falling to bottom ash collection tray. A flat area on bottom of braai with no such huge ventilation vents is much better for a relaxed BBQ Would like undercover parking, car standing in full sun at this unit all week. Still it was a great week and resort, with some management intervention and proper inspection tools it can improve and alleviate such things stated above.

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“Tourist attraction not a local South African treat in terms of value for money”

Good family vibe and close to Kruger National Park great for a family with kids. Fantastic staff service downfall is the food unfortunately and price for locals. Buffet menu changes I saw meals from lunch like left overs being served again for supper for the price I expected much exquisite tasting … more

Good family vibe and close to Kruger National Park great for a family with kids. Fantastic staff service downfall is the food unfortunately and price for locals. Buffet menu changes I saw meals from lunch like left overs being served again for supper for the price I expected much exquisite tasting food. Construction still happening they should advise this upon bookings. More a tourist attraction minus the food as that would be disappointing even the "braai" evening was not good with the sides so a bit sad the relish tasted like canned relish without being spruced up at least not a great way to show off South African cuisine. Completely over priced for the local South Africans wouldn't pay out of my own money to come here. To pay R40 for a mini can of coke etc is just extreme hence more affordable for tourists

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