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4.0 of 5
25 km South of Polokwane on the N1 Highway or on the R101, Polokwane 0700, South Africa
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The Ranch Resort / Protea Hotel The Ranch
Ranked #1 of 9 hotels in Polokwane
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
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benoni
1 review
“curry leaf indian cuisine”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2011

love this place as always.priscilla and partner great and accomodating. keep up the fun spirit.

jackie budhia

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Great food but a bit over-priced”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011
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My husband and I stayed there for two nights recently as I was attending a conference. The location is good - great view from the window. Room very spacious with king size bed. Downside - the sheets were too small for the bed. Fantastic food at Basil's though, and excellent breakfasts. Staff helpful and attentive. I'd go again to eat, but not to stay over - too expensive for what you get. There are better places to go if you want a game drive etc.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Toulouse, France
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Good stopover between Johannesburg Airport and Punda Maria Gate”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011
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Confortable and clean rooms, nice breakfast, large gardens, but a bit expensive.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Muscoline
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Well advertised but big delusion”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2011

We stayed at the ranch for one day only. In our room there were a lot of mosquitos so that we asked to spray inside (Limpopo is a malaria area even if they say not at the ranch). To do the game drive it's necessary the minimum numer of 4 people, when we stayed at the ranch we were the only two who want to partecipate and the hotel asked us to pay per 4 people, so we refused.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Paul Shearer, Manager at The Ranch Resort / Protea Hotel The Ranch, responded to this review
5 October 2011
Good day Sir,

Sorry for such a late response, I would like to thank you for staying at Protea Hotel Ranch Resort. However I am sorry you encountered such an unpleasant stay with us. Firstly your experience over the game drive operation and secondly the mosquitos.

We know our resort offers a really great expereince but unfortunately being in the service industry mistakes and miscommunication does occur. I would be happy to chat about the issue with you and would like to invite you back to the resort for the kind of stay you expected to experience!

Please email me back on paul@theranch.co.za

Look forward to hearing for you

Regards,

Paul
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Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Average”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2010

We stayed over for one night. The carpets were very dirty and the interleading door to another room was not locked on our side. With no guest in the next door room, the TV from that room was blaring the whole night long. The breakfast was very special.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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25 km South of Polokwane on the N1 Highway or on the R101, Polokwane 0700, South Africa
Price range (per night):* INR4,593 - 8,009

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