Majeka House Boutique Hotel by The Living Journey Collection

The old pictures on the internet nothing like now

★☆☆☆☆ A Gross Misrepresentation of the Property Being Sold

This was one of the worst accommodation experiences I have had, and I cannot understand how this property continues to market itself as a premium establishment.

The problems began before I had even entered the property. It took approximately five minutes to gain access because the gate would not open, and when I phoned the number displayed on the website it connected to the wrong number. Not exactly the welcome one expects.

What followed was even worse.

The property is in an appalling state of repair. There is visible mould, extensive damp, deteriorating finishes, water damage, peeling paint, broken and neglected fixtures, poor housekeeping and an overall lack of basic maintenance. This is not a matter of a property showing its age. It is a property that has been neglected.

The shower drain was blocked, causing the shower to flood. The room itself felt unhygienic, with dirt and mould evident throughout. There is simply no excuse for this. Even if a property cannot immediately afford major renovations, there is no justification for allowing paying guests to stay in rooms with visible mould, damp and poor standards of cleanliness.

Breakfast offered no respite. Instead, it was accompanied by relentless drilling, excavation and heavy construction noise, making any attempt at a peaceful morning impossible. At no point was this communicated before arrival.

The most disappointing discovery came during my stay., when I read the TripAdvisor reviews and saw management responses from Loaranne in November 2025 acknowledging many of these exact issues and assuring guests that improvements were underway.

I visited in July 2026.

The property is, to all appearances, in substantially the same condition.

That means prospective guests are not looking at isolated complaints. They are looking at problems that management has known about for at least eight months yet continues to market around. That is deeply disappointing and, in my view, a serious misrepresentation of the experience guests can realistically expect.

I have attached photographs because I believe future guests deserve to make their own assessment. They show the mould, damp, deteriorating finishes and general condition of the property exactly as I found them.

Had I read the previous reviews before booking, I would never have stayed here. That was my mistake.

Don’t make the same one.

I would not recommend this property under any circumstances until it undergoes a comprehensive refurbishment and can honestly deliver the standard it advertises.

Zwembad warm en proper. Wegens winterseizoen was er geen buffet maar we mochten à la carte kiezen voor ontbijt, niets was teveel. Diner in restaurant uitstekend, aanrader. Personeel hyper vriendelijk.

Breakfast was very limited, but it was good food.

Stepping in and out for a quick early afternoon meet 'n greet, I was treated to the most. While staff were on training the chef personally attended to my plate - a great honour as they delivered. Sadly the place had been run down but the owners are working on it at a rapid pace. They could pay closer attention to detail as to welcoming and departure as one had to run up and down to open a gate upon exit. Food was most excellent, wine short of DALLA CIA and I respect the vision of the new owners to hold the vision of it's founders Karine and Lloyd. I look forward to being welcomed back to write a more esteemed review.

We spent a wonderful weekend at Majeka House Boutique Hotel, where we were welcomed with genuine warmth by every member of the team. Tucked away in the heart of Stellenbosch, the hotel offers a charming setting for a truly serene escape.
The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with each offering its own unique sense of character.
We chose the venue to celebrate a milestone birthday, making the experience all the more special. Our visit to a local wine estate was a perfect way to round off our stay in the winelands. Overall, we had a truly delightful stay, thanks to the whole team, with special appreciation for Jennifer.

The staff were great, location was good and breakfast was good.

Very nice

Staff very helpful and manager exceptional.

Lovely hotel, great staff and very good spacious room and bedding!
You need a transport to get anywhere but uber is always in hand and not expensive.
Very quiet!
Great service from staff and excellent breakfast

The sauna and spa facilities were decent, we enjoyed the pool although we thought there was also an outside pool for all guests as seen in some of the pictures, they haven't changed the decor which is still very different and I really like it.

Dinner in the restaurant was fabulous! Breakfast was good.
Rooms need love and care and an upgrade. Staff service was poor

We go there once a year when we visit our children that stays close to Mejeka. They allow the children to swim with us in the heated pool.