De Hoek Country Hotel

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Independent
8.4 (20 reviews)
Bekkers School Road R506, Farm 7 Zeeukoehoek, Magaliesberg, Gauteng, 1791 , Magaliesberg , ZA
27-14-577 9600

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Facilities

Free breakfast
Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Picnic area
Fireplace in lobby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful forest setting / peaceful location
Friendly, attentive staff (Henry highlighted)
Lovely property and picnic options
Clean and well maintained
Brilliant breakfasts and some excellent dinners (per several reviewers)
Cons:
Food quality inconsistent: bland, limited options, lacks vegan choices
Perceived poor value for money (food overpriced vs quality)
No gym facilities / spa treatment unavailable
In-room issues: safe not working, worn bath towels
Limited dinner menu options

Categories

Cleanliness
9.6
Multiple guests described the property as very clean and well maintained; housekeeping praised.
Service
10
Staff repeatedly praised (Henry called out by name, '5 star service'); one review suggested improvements in overall attention to detail.
Location
10
Setting repeatedly described as beautiful, set in a forest, peaceful and tranquil.
Room Quality
7.4
Mixed feedback: generally comfortable but issues reported (room safe not operational, worn bath towels).
Amenities
7.2
Facilities are strong and well maintained, but guests noted missing/limited amenities (no gym, spa treatment not available, in-room safe issue).
Value for Money
6.8
Several guests felt the experience did not represent good value (food quality, pricing and some operational issues cited).
Food and Beverage
6.4
Multiple complaints about bland or disappointing food, limited dinner options and lack of vegan choices; one guest praised breakfasts/dinners.
Overall Experience
9.8
Majority of reviews are highly positive ('Amazing', 'Exceptional', 'A super experience') with standout moments (picnics, breakfasts, staff); a minority felt it fell short of five-star standards due to food/service details.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-05-17 11:53

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in onsite massages, unwind by the outdoor pool, or enjoy the convenience of 24-hour room service. Complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi add to the luxurious experience.

Convenience and Services
From concierge and wedding services to a business center and airport shuttle, every need is catered to. The hotel also offers dry cleaning, free parking, and a bar/lounge for relaxation.

Comfortable Accommodations
With 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and free Wi-Fi, along with daily housekeeping, safes, and elegant bathrooms, the hotel ensures a comfortable stay.

Embrace luxury and comfort at De Hoek Country Hotel - book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

  • Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Children and extra beds

    Children not allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.6
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.8
Food and Beverage: 6.4
Overall Experience: 9.8
K
Khumisho • family_with_children • za
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
R
Rirhandzu • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
P
Penelope • family_with_children • za
10
Amazing
Pros:

Beautiful place, food good, lovely picnic, Henry was amazing

Cons:

Everything was perfect, just sad couldn't have the spa treatment

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
T
tshepo • couple • za
8
Exceptional , luxurious stay. Lovely facilities
Pros:

Lovely property. Stunning

Cons:

No gym facilities

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
K
Kudzanai • couple • za
9
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
R
ranchod • family_with_children • za
9
Pros:

Everything
Staff
Dinner
Picnic in the garden
5 star service

Cons:

Dinner options limited.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • family_with_children • za
8
Disappointing overall — despite great facilities, the experience did not meet five-star standards or
Pros:

I stayed here over the weekend and while the facilities themselves are great and well-maintained, the overall experience didn’t fully meet my expectations.

The amenities are definitely a strong point and have a lot of potential, but there were a few aspects of the stay that let it down. Because of this, the experience didn’t quite match the standard I was hoping for.

With some improvements in overall service and attention to detail, this could be a really great place to stay

Cons:

I stayed here over the weekend and unfortunately the experience did not live up to the expectations of a five-star establishment.

While the facilities themselves are great, there were several issues that impacted the overall stay. The safe in the room was not operational, which was quite inconvenient. The bath towels were worn and not of the quality you would expect from a hotel of this standard.

The food was also disappointing, particularly breakfast, which lacked quality and variety. Considering the price we paid, the experience did not feel like good value for money.

Overall, there is potential, but significant improvements are needed to meet five-star standards.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
S
Stephan • couple • za
10
A super experience. Brilliant breakfasts and dinners. Exceptional experience
Pros:

Everything. Beautiful. Tranquil. Perfect

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
C
Clinton • couple • za
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
L
Linda • couple • za
10
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
A
Athini Ziyanda • couple • za
9
Amazing exceeded our expectations.
Pros:

Its very clean in peaceful area.

Cons:

They need to improve on vegan meal options.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • za
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Nastassja De Lange • family_with_children • za
10
2025-12-20 • via Nuitee
M
Mohla • couple • za
7
2025-12-08 • via Nuitee
A
Alfred • couple • za
9
2025-12-02 • via Nuitee
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Leon • couple • za
4
Very well maintained property but the food needs major improvement.
Pros:

The setting and location of the property is beautiful, it’s set in a beautiful forest and is very peaceful.

Cons:

The food is very bland and extremely overpriced.

2025-11-24 • via Nuitee
M
Merle • couple • za
10
Should have been longer
Pros:

Beautiful, serene and tranquil, beautiful gardens

Cons:

Nothing

2025-11-12 • via Nuitee
J
Jacques • couple • za
7
2025-11-03 • via Nuitee
A
Anna K.S • family_with_children • cy
8
Cute little country house getaway
Pros:

Rooms were beautiful and cozy.
Staff wad very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The food service needed some attention. Took very long to get out to us and the hot breakfast wasn't that great, especially for the price you paying.

2025-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Eugene • couple • za
10
We had a very enjoyable stay. We can highly recommend this hotel.
Pros:

Staff were friendly and helpfull. Breakfast was very good. Dinner was exceptional. Room was spacious,clean and we had a lovely view.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-10-19 • via Nuitee