First Group Midlands Saddle and Trout
About this hotel
Nestled in KwaZulu-Natal, this charming hotel for £23 per night is a great option for your next break. Situated within 12 km from Mooi River, surrounded by meadows, Midlands Saddle and Trout offers an array of activities from fishing, mini golf and horse riding. The resort features a restaurant, spa and children’s playground.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
3.9/5.0
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8.0
So much for the kiddies to do with daily activities
Food was amazing
All the flies lol
8.0
Lovely and peaceful setting with wonderful countryside views . Size of accommodation surprisingly spacious.2 good sized bedrooms and two bathrooms including a spa bath in one of them.Balcony with table and chairs.BBQ in the garden below.Quality towels and bed linen.Great comfy beds and a good size.Plenty of wardrobe space.
Maintenance of accommodation not good.Broken wooden spindles on the balcony with protruding long nails.Broken coving on ceiling above.Bathroom and kitchen sink tap units very loose.Hot water got dangerously 🔥 hot,scalding in fact.Fire extinguisher was missing.Hairdryer was missing.No air conditioning or heating anywhere in accommodation. Fireplace but nothing to use to light it with.
Kitchen cupboards and drawers very dated and old and dusty,hadn't been cleaned for years!!!
9.0
Excellent location, facilities and price
Nothing, it has it all
6.0
I love the location and the resort itself. The chalets are well built and comfortable and there was ample space for our extended family. The staff were friendly as always.
The oven door was broken and despite reporting it, no one came to look, assess or repair. There were missing pieces of crockery and cutlery and we had to ask for towels and dish towels to be supplied. Despite arriving after our scheduled arrival time, the unit was not ready and we had to wait while it was cleaned.
8.0
Food was good and well presented, Rooms are big with fireplace and the views are amazing
Some of the planned daily activities were not available due to broken equipment, the menu is very limited, only pizza and burgers.
3.0
The room where comfortable and clean. The manager dealt with our issue in a very friendly and accommodating manner.
We went in the middle of winter. Our unit was not sealed. Cold air streamed in from the sliding door edges and window edges. The fire place was set too far back and thus was totally inadequate to warm the room. We used 20kgs of wood in 1 night to ZERO effect. We cut our stay short after 1 night. Manager assisted us to move to Bushmans Nek for the remainder of the booking. At a large cost. A night to forget.
3.0
the view
Good morning
I hope you well.
My husband and I have booked over the weekend. We booked in on Friday and checked out on Sunday .
We have previously been to the accommodation before and we both already knew the standards and service.
Firstly the load shedding is not an issue. How ever it I would have Atleast appreciated it if there were candles or matches. I called the resort a few times regarding the booking and no one mentioned load shedding or that you did not have back up power. Which is not fair.
Secondly,No one bothered to check on us during the loadshedding and Ofcourse we are on holiday , the owner or managers should not expect us to drive up and down to reception for candles and matches.
Thirdly
We could not watch anything on tv even when the power was on before there was no connections to the tv or adapters etc. this was not fair at all.
On Saturday I spoke to the gentleman in reception and explained my frustration.
A gentleman came to the apartment he also mentioned that the apartment was suppose to be inspected and it was not inspected.
Fourthly
We came to the restaurant
We order breakfast and waited 45mins for just our breakfast. The bacon and sausage were not cooked properly it was a pink. The sausage was frozen on the inside. It was a horrifying experience.
As I mentioned I have stayed here before.
I am truely disappointed. Everything was absolutely disappointing. I actually never spent any time at the appointment. What was worse is that I suggested this place to my hubby after many years and I looked like a complete idiot.
7.0
The indoor fireplace
The jacuzzi/bath tub seemed a little dirty. There was a leakage in the patio. Ineffective heaters.
7.0
Some WiFi in the chalets would have been nice and maybe a lantern in each chalet for load shedding
8.0
welcoming staff and cleanliness
during load shedding, there isn’t any candles/emergency lighting in the house.
1.0
The food at the restaurant was lovely and the facility’s for the kids were great re: horse riding, tennis, bowels, games and bike riding
upkeep of the room was disgusting. clean towels were horribly stained and toilet kept running.
too many flies. was so disgusting as we’ve never experienced that before.
bin packet of towels left in the bathroom
brooms kept outside our front door
7.0
clean neat
restaurant could do with some work. slow and ran out of stuff on the menu
4.0
Horse riding, scenery and tranquility.
Leaking roof, no Ice available, slight irritation with flies, construction/maintenance noise of next door unit.
8.0
Fortunately they didn't clean my room while l was staying there.
They were cutting grass while we were swimming and grass was making the pool dirty.
8.0
Location
Fresh air
No aircon
No gas when load shedding
Rechargeable lights should be provided
6.0
Staff were friendly
10 Hours Loadshedding. Facility would do well to print and hand out schedules. The Place has NOT been upgraded for many years. Aircons should be installed for summer
8.0
The quietness and relaxed environment.
No back up during load shedding. Chalets were really dark.
Jacuzzi was faulty and not working.
Oven had to be replaced as well.
8.0
Great family holiday location with good facilities.
9.0
Ideal family vacation with excellent facilities. It was raining and yet the kids stayed entertained
Loadshedding
7.0
there was no door mats and it was raining so could not wipe our feet. also the braai area not covered so we could not braai as braai stand was wet
8.0
location very tranquil
and scenic
overall it was ok
nothing to really complain
3.0
The establishment is big and very nice, its caters for couples, family and friends.
First when we checked in we had a problem, I booked 6 rooms and paid for them only to be told we getting 5 cause one was cancelled. No one notified me about this we had to accommodate some colleagues on the couches. No 2 36B room had no key we waited 2 hours for the key because the people who booked there left with the key. No 3. 31B was not cleaned there were rose petals on the bed and foam in the bath tub. Ayke last number we went for breakfast came back our bags were opened, and they took things that were inside the bags meat, juices and alcohol . The audacity to open someone's bag and steal from it is something else. We left a whole lot of meat on the table for our colleagues to take but we found the plates empty. I hope management will do something about this. The waitress that was serving us had attitude she brought incorrect order and when we told her she gave us attitude and gave us a whole lot of toast we didn't ask for.
8.0
Very scenic and relaxing.
Games room should have had equipment readily available for foozball, table tennis etc. There wasn't staff to assist us so we were unable to use the games.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in KwaZulu-Natal?
The average price for a rental in KwaZulu-Natal is £63 per night. This rental is £40 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at First Group Midlands Saddle and Trout. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at First Group Midlands Saddle and Trout. Enjoy the water!
Is First Group Midlands Saddle and Trout pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at First Group Midlands Saddle and Trout?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, fireplace, smoking allowed, and parking.
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