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    Hands On Retreat Craighall

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    #18 of 321 B&Bs / Inns in Johannesburg
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    4 Argyle Avenue, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
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    4.5
    347 reviews
    • Excellent61%
    • Very good29%
    • Average6%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible2%
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    4 Argyle Avenue, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa See on map
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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Fab Birthday Gift

    We bought a voucher for my parents to stay the night for my Dads 60th Birthday. They had a lovely time, and can't wait to go back in summer. They love the rustic look, and enjoyed the massage thouroughly

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    Thank TarrynB87
    Response from HandsOn_10, Manager at Hands On Retreat CraighallResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you so much for the great review, we are so delighted that they enjoyed their stay with us. Thank you for the positive feed back on our establishment. We can not wait for their return, looking forward to it.

    Reviewed 14 July 2018
    Feedback Hands on Retreat

    Poor review, what was promised/advertised on the site was not the reality. Jacuzzi, underfoor heating and spa batch advertised. Underfloor heating was not working, room was cold, no aircon in room, batch was a normal large bath not a spa batch, no jacuzzi available. Will...More

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    Thank angelakambouris
    Reviewed 10 July 2018
    Good

    The place is clean and their service is excellent. I would recommend it to my friends as I know they wont be disappointed. They must just arrange with the kitchen to close late if they have over night guests so that they can order dinner...More

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    Thank sihle1
    Response from HandsOn_10, Public Relations Manager at Hands On Retreat CraighallResponded 12 July 2018

    Thank you so much for taking the time out to write such a glowing review. In terms of dinner, thank you for the suggestion and we'll look into whether or not it's something we can implement in the near future. In the meantime, we do...More

    Reviewed 24 June 2018 via mobile
    10yrs anniversary getaway, best service received.

    Checked in on the 22nd of June on a friday and checked out on the 23rd of June. A nice welcome with drinks, orders for breakfast were taken immediately on arrival and the time we will come for breakfast. Our therapists Franscina and Modi were...More

    Thank Gabisile Q
    Response from HandsOn_10, Public Relations Manager at Hands On Retreat CraighallResponded 25 June 2018

    Thank you so much for taking time our of your day to give us this glowing review! It was a joy to have you.

    Reviewed 15 June 2018 via mobile
    Would NOT recommend to anyone

    The place looked like an old age home from the moment we walked through the gate. The place was dull, the furniture looked old, the gowns were worn out. The rooms were so small. Thanks to Khanyisa, she moved us to a more spacious room...More

    Thank kay237
    Response from HandsOn_10, Owner at Hands On Retreat CraighallResponded 26 June 2018

    For the first time since our humble beginning in 2009, it took me a while to respond to this review as at first I did not have any words to respond to this review. I normally look at reviews to try and see where we...More

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    US$71 - US$95 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    "They had me at the welcome champagne!!!!!"
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