I booked a night here on the way to Kruger, stayed here once before for work and did not encounter a problem. My family (who came in from New York) and I were coming from Pretoria after the working day and encountered traffic along the way. I HAD SPECIFICALLY TOLD THE OWNERS THE DAY BEFORE THAT WE WOULD BE ARRIVING... More

I was one night at the Mariu Guest House and it was a peaceful place before going to the Kruger. It is apart from the center of Nelspruit and really quite and comfortable. Ralph and Charlene are really friendly and she prepare a nice breakfast the night before I leaved really early in the morning. You can easily visit the... More

I am sorry to hear about Betty312583's unfortunate experience. Definitely a huge break-down in communications by the sounds of it Betty. I hope that your problem has been sorted out and that this incident does not put you off visiting South Africa and indeed Nelspruit again. Ralph and Charlene are the most helpful, interesting hosts, perhaps my sister and I... More

We were in Marie Guest House on march 2013. We were there before and after our 4 days-safari in Kruger National Park and it was an excellent choice. The house is nice, charming, spacious and has lot of small details that give it a wonderfull decoration touch. Ralph and Charlene (the owners) are absolutely polite, very friendly and they helped... More

We arrived on the 28th of March this yr frm Botswana.The lady was kind but out of nowhere the husband came and threw us out calling us names.imagine we drove more than 400km and we were not familiar with the town.He threatened to call the cops and we had to flee the place as we were afraid of what they... More

The start of our 23 day South African tour began with four nights at the Mariu Guest House. Charlene & Ralph are awesome Hosts. First class hospitality, great breakfasts. The day we toured Kruger National Park, Charlene packed us a breakfast and lunch that was most enjoyable. Ralph gave us very good advice on roads to travel on to maximize... More

Being a regular traveller, I was totally surprised at the lack of hospitality received from the host. Unfriendly welcome, parking is a HUGE problem and the room was sub-standard, supposedly "paraplegic friendly" but without the necessary to be classified as such. One has to guess which bottle is used for shampoo and which is body wash. No privacy in room... More

Stayed at Mariu in March 2013. Sharlene and Ralph are meticulous hosts. Nothing appears too much trouble. The rooms are small, the bathrooms are basic and lack privacy and the floor coverings are sparse, but the area is quiet and a quality bed provides top sleep quality. The guest house is a bit out of town and we had difficulty... More

its a place like home..where everything is clean and tidy..nice and secure place to stay,relaxing and cozy.breakfast was fresh with freshly baked muffins. one of the places that you will keep a very good memory about and definitely will go there again if i decide to return to nelspruit for another visit to this beautiful part of south africa. i... More