Thanda Manzi Country Hotel

I won this getaway, 2 years ago and for some reason i just could not get there I recently lost my dad and then my nephew - and i think this was used in perfect timing This was just what the doctor ordered, i needed the ME time, the food was amazing, the staff are so amazing and friendly Moses (trainee) - very friendly and so helpful I will definitely be back

The lodge is beautifully located in the hennops river valley. The suites are excellent and spacious and enjoyed time at the restaurant by the river and the cafe with fire places

The staff was very friendly and very welcoming, and the cleanliness , we enjoyed every single moment of our stay with you guys, talking about the welcoming part yooooh and you receptionists, he’s very friendly, confident,helpful good to engage with…..

We visited for a birthday celebration with good friends. The Good The venue was delightful, on a river and the tables are nicely separated and all have a lovely view over the river. Directions were good and there was ample parking. The Bad As drinks arrived the waiter stumbled and drenched a patron with iced water. No towel was provided, no apology by management, no replacement serviettes, and the cushion was only replaced after request. After this initial drinks round, we were not offered refreshment of drinks orders again. The live saxophonist was a nice touch but the volume was so high we couldn’t talk freely. The Ugly 1. The welcome bread was served with a single bowl of soup for the table in place of butter. This created hygiene problems with all of us wanting to dip. 2. The food took 90 mins after ordering, and one meal arrived a further ten mins later 3. When our orders arrived, both lamb chops orders were dry and over-cooked, the sirloin steak special was tough, and the humus side was actually tahini in a bowl. The prawn curry portion was 150ml, the sides were mixed up, the deserts arrived over a ten minute period, the Dom Pedro’s order had no vanilla ice cream so we were offered chocolate ice cream as a replacement. 4. The costs of the main courses were around R320-R360 each. All in all a disappointing afternoon at a picturesque view. At least we were in lovely company with friends.

The accommodation was very neat and clean. It felt as if we were very far away from the busy city life, allowed us to relax. The on-site massage service was very professional and well worth it. I would definitely recommend the venue, not only for a short stay over, but also could be used for other events.

We are so grateful to have come accross this tranquil haven during our family hiking adventure in the area. Friendly and attentive staff, an exquisite riverside restaurant setting and our tapas, burger and pork belly lunch all deserve a special mention. To the team @ The River Place, thank you for providing this family with our cherished memory!