Kromrivier Farm Stays, Addo B&B & Camping Venue — Hotel in Sundays River Valley Local Municipality

My partner's parents (who live in South Africa) booked Kromrivier a few months before we stayed here, in November. We'd been to Addo Elephant park previously, and as this was advertised as nearby, they booked a 3 night stay here for 5 of us.||||The place is nice, and as advertised is out in the middle of nowhere. However, for the price that was paid, this place needs a whole lot of improvements! On arrival, we were greeted by the owner, and advised we had been allocated part of the farmhouse, and the small separate cottage for our group. We were advised the front part of the house had been booked out as well, which was next door (attached) to the farmhouse.||||When we arrived at the farmhouse, we entered through the kitchen door, and it was like stepping back in time. We thought it added some character. Off of the kitchen, down the hallyway were 3 double bedrooms, and then a door which went into the other accommodation the other people were staying in. We found the door didn't lock, so made our own plan to ensure the guests that were staying there couldn't just walkthrough into our accommodation. ||||Back in the kitchen, walking through the other door was a large dining room, with 2 dining tables, and then through the backdoor, into the communal area with a large braii area, tables and sofas.||||The communal area had an array of mismatching furniture, which is fine but was somewhat rundown, and other parts of the area were being used to store other bits, such as outside heaters, dressers, etc. On an evening the outside heaters didn't work either.||||The layout of the farmhouse was a bit all over the place with guests we didn't really know walking in and out of our areas.||||My partner and I stayed in the small cottage just up from the main farmhouse. The place smelled a bit foisty, but we discovered this was due to a used mop, so we put this outside and the smell soon cleared. The cottage itself was lovely, nice fresh bedding, large attached bathroom; however, the bathroom had no door. It had a doorway for a door, but had a folding, changing screens that we had to move each time we wantedin or out of the bathroom; plus, the screen offered very little privacy! ||||On the 3rd night we stayed we decided to order dinner from the mainhouse, and the service was fab. The ladies set up the dining room for us, and the people staying next door on the other table. There were 3 of them, and 5 of us, and the price is per person. On the website, the price had been advertised as R185 per person,; however, the owner charged us R295 per person! When we questioned it she disregarded it. So when the food arrived, we started serving ourselves from the food dishes on our table, and soon realised we'd been given the same amount of food as the table for 3 guests next to us. Very disappointing meal, and even more diappointed we weren't given the correct amount after paying per head.||||The farm is also a good 45 minute drive each way to Addo Park.Make sure if you stay to bring plenty food, drink, etc with you. ||||The view of the stars was spectacular! Amazing to watch at night, so clear. The staff were also brilliant, really friendly and very attentive.||||However, this place is nothing like as advertised, and was a great disappointment to the start of our holiday. We paid a similar price for our stay at another farm stay in Robertson(will be reviewing that soon) and it was amazing by comparison to this place. It needs to up it standards by a long shot, and sort it's layout out, move the junk from the communal areas and put a bathroom door on in the cottage!||||I'd steer clear of this place, and stay on Addo's...

Fantastic experience! We couldn't remember how we ended up booking the place. But we had no regrets at all. Not too far from Port Elizabeth, we got there quickly after we landed. Very close to Addo National park and its elephants.||||The farm was just fantastic: beautiful scenery, comfortable beds. The small farmhouse itself had a very rustic, traditional vibe to it. Reminded me of some things I've seen where I grew up, in the countryside. The house and the scenery are both incredible.||||On top of this, Jenifer's attention to our needs was beyond good. She helped us before we even showed up by booking all our activities in the region for the following four days (including and not limited to canoeing, safari, quad rides...). ||I would strongly recommend opting for the dinners (optional) there. Food is local and delicious. Kudu filet was marvelous. And having drinks next to the fire on the terrace was a fantastic way to end a day.||We also wanted to leave a special note of thanks for Jenifer's girls, who were kind, very helpful, and provided a fantastic massage to my wife and me.||||What else can be said? If you're looking for silence, rest, and nature, this is the right place. And spending a few days without computers, TVs etc was also good. (There is good wifi available there by the way).||||As we were leaving, we told both the girls and Jenifer that we will be back as soon as family comes to visit us. This is a great place to discover another...

Exclusive location-two isolated farm houses in the valley -one for the guests, another for the family. Don't get confused when you arrive -the GPS coordinates point to the guest house which is the second in a row but you have to stop at the first one where the hostess lives to be accompanied to your accommodation. ||If you love nature and the quiet, this is the right place for you. A friendly dog, cows grazing and antelopes racing. ||Our accommodation included the bedroom (6 pillows on each bed), the sitting room, a bathroom and a patio.Very tidy.||We had dinner and breakfast. The table was elegantly set, the food was delicious (lamb with vegetables and rice, a tasty dessert for dinner). ||The hostess was very hospitable, we had a nice chat and took some photos.||Would...