Phetshile Guest House — Hotel in Steve Tshwete Local Municipality

Phetshile is situated in a relatively upmarket suburb in Middelburg. It is clean and quiet and I have no complaints.||I got the impression, though, that it was relatively new, with some of the little niceties normally found in established guesthouses not being observed. ||For example, the hostess didn't ever introduce herself to me, as a result, I don't know her name and I don't think she knew mine. ||At breakfast, her little son wandered around the dining area while getting ready for pre-school and would stand at a guest's table and stare at them. I have no problem with it, but when it happens every morning, it becomes a little annoying.||The bedroom was immaculately clean, but again little things that weren't quite right. There was an extension cord across the floor powering the bar fridge and the kettle, plonked on top of the fridge had to plugged into this extension when you wanted coffee or tea.||There was only a remote for the satellite TV decoder, but nothing for the TV itself. If the remote worked for both, there were no instructions telling guests how to work it.||The bathroom didn't have a plug for the basin and there was no mirror over the basin for shaving.||The ceiling trapdoor was missing, leaving a huge hole in the ceiling in the bathroom.||All in all, though, I had a pleasant stay and wish the owners...

I booked this guesthouse on another website for bookings. I was attracted by what I saw being advertised especially the furnishing and mini gym. Upon arrival at the advertised address on Klaserie street, I was directed to another location at Pongola street. Being a lone female traveller I felt uneasy at the gate because the intercom seemed not to be working and the location looked a bit unsafe.|Upon checking in, everything was just not satisfactory except the breakfast which was enough, well presented and delicious.|The staff were also very friendly and welcoming.|I struggled with the gate remote control and I think it's because the place was still under construction. I was not...

It's always the case for us people with Disabilities to deal with such treatment. And therefore it's my Duty to teach everyone how to treat people with disabilities. How do you say your place is wheelchair friendly without a proper shower made for people with disabilities? Let alone the toilet. I could have easily slipped and fell and caused some serious injuries.

It takes more than just a big room to say your place is wheelchair friendly. I feel robbed and discriminated against. And when you try to address this matter, all you get is just a brush off whatsapp text.

For all those knowing they need aid(s) getting around and doing things on your own. This is definitely not a...