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Tricia W
Denver

VERY DISAPPOINTING

Review of Rothman Manor
2.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 01 Apr 2023
Sadly we cannot agree with the previous outstanding reviews and were very disappointed. The Rothman Manor in Swellendam was below par, with Chantelle? hurriedly checking us in. Quickly showing us the various keys and time for breakfast. TV was all in German, hot tub???; lounge??; help with cases??; NO information although we did find a booklet in the room as we were leaving!! We could find no information on load shedding timetable nor password. We were looking forward to chilling out after the drive from Fanschhoek but did not feel very welcome and only one person running the manor was inadequate as she was just too busy to pay attention to detail. Couldn’t find her to ask any questions. Rothman Manor is certainly not first class and a huge disappointment. Fortunately we did find a lovely restaurant, Drotsky, in Swellendam in the evening.
Date of stay: March 2023
Room Tip: By South African standards this accommodation did not tick any of the boxes we were expecting.
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Reviewed 10 March 2023 via mobile

This is a most stunning location and the perfect place to unwind after a long drive along the garden route. The grounds are luscious and immaculate and the zebra and springbok are the icing on the cake. There is also a lot of bird life here - perfect if you are into photography. The rooms are spacious and clean. - all areas are beautifully decorated. This place is perfection! I would highly recommend and would definitely book to stay here again.

Room tip: There is plenty of off-road parking in a secure area at the side of the property.
Date of stay: March 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 16 February 2023 via mobile

Lovely spacious room, nicely decorated with local art pieces, large bathroom .
Bed is firm with nice bedding .
Our room overlooked the large Lilly pond.
Having the zebra and buck in the fields is lovely.
Breakfast was nice.
You have to use a streaming service for television.

Date of stay: February 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank kmcconnell
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Reviewed 11 February 2023

This is our favourite guesthouse in South Africa,
we were staying there twice in December on the way to the garden route and on the way back.
Mark and Diane are the perfect hosts, they took care of anything we needed.
the rooms are amazing, you have everything you need, and they give attention to all the small details, which gives you a great feeling of a valued guest.
The garden is amazing, and of course the animals. its the best guesthouse that we experienced in South Africa, and we cant wait to come again.

Date of stay: December 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 2 February 2023

WOW!!! Just an amazing idyllic setting to relax and enjoy.
Rooms are just beautiful and exceptionally clean.
The hosts Diane and Mark have perfected everything down too the last detail including the fabulous breakfast.
Highly recommended for a stay with all the 5 star treatment at a very reasonable price.
Just book it and enjoy the ambience.

Date of stay: January 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 24 January 2023 via mobile

During our trip to south africa we visited Swellendam on 18/1/23 and booked to stay at rothman manor. The hotel was very beautiful and our room excellent. unfortunately on the day we arrived the whole area had a problem with electricity. Mark the owner of the hotel made every effort to have a beautiful stay. Really if there is a crisis management award he should get it. Thanks Mark

Date of stay: January 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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