Greenleaf Guest Lodge — Hotel in Free State

Disappointing Experience – Overpriced and Underwhelming

We recently stayed at Greenleaf Guest Lodge for one night at a rate of R800 per night and, unfortunately, the experience left much to be desired.

Room & Amenities:

The shower floods, making it inconvenient to use.

Basic necessities were lacking—there was no hand soap. While there were two miniature bottles of shower gel and lotion, it hardly made up for the missing essentials.

The security gate leading to the outdoor patio was damaged and couldn’t be locked, which was a serious concern for our safety.

Breakfast:

The website advertises breakfast at R95 per person (available by pre-arrangement), but upon arrival, we were informed it was actually R120 per person—a disappointing discrepancy.

The breakfast itself was incredibly underwhelming. We were promised a traditional English breakfast consisting of two cheese grillers, eggs, bacon, and toast. Instead, we received two miniature sausages, a tiny portion of scrambled eggs, and undercooked toast. For R120, this was unacceptable and extremely poor value. We honestly recommend guests skip their breakfast and instead visit a nearby Wimpy or Spur, where you’ll get a far better meal for half the price.

Facilities:

The pool was dirty and completely unappealing, adding to our overall disappointment.

In conclusion, this guest lodge is overpriced and stingy with its offerings. I would not recommend it to anyone based on our experience. The breakfast, in particular, is a waste of money and left us feeling cheated. Management should seriously reconsider their pricing and improve their offerings if they want to attract and...

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