This hotel is in dire need of an upgrade. it looks the same as the day it opened in 1985. i will not be going back there. The only good thing about the weekend was leaving there on Sunday morning although it must be said that the staff were wonderful.

My partner and I went to Aloe Ridge and we had an amazing time. The rooms were neat & clean, the food was mouth watering and the activities amazing. Alex does know what he is talking about & we had a gr8 time. The restaurant staff clearly didn't know what they were doing, Overall amazing experience.

The location is beautiful but the staff don't seem to know what is going on, the rooms are out dated and the beds are dirty. The most troubling of it all is when I found hair and sand in my bed and my pillow was full of what looked like make up stains. There are phones in the rooms with... More

My wife and I visited Aloe Ridge Hotel for a night not knowing a single thing about the hotel prior to arriving. We had a good time away and are grateful to the hotel for providing us with a place to rest. I tend to agree with Malaika492 on the points she raises in her review. Despite the many negatives,... More

From my wife and me undoubtedly the best value for money to experience what truly matters. True as close to raw nature as you will get for the price you pay. Leave Alex to be what we saw in him, a true passionate lover of nature who does not cage up animals for show on demand. No negative experience with... More

I was disappointed to see how the place have been neglected! The pool was empty and everything else closed! What a pity as it could be such a beautiful place if maintenance is kept up to date. The bedding was old and the spare duvet in the cupboard torn, the passages smelled horrible.....don't think the hotel is close to any... More

Aloe Ridge has the potential to be just amazing - it is close enough to Johannesburg for a weekend getaway, and has masses of wildlife and a beautiful deck, bar and gourmet restaurant overlooking the gorge. It is also quite reasonably priced. Unfortunately, one gets the impression that the rooms have not been updated since the early 90s - while... More

There is a total lack of organization from the owners side. When asking about the game drive, the staff said: Alex will let us know, which is anything between 11 am to 6 pm, no fixed times. It is poor, as not set times are the order of the day, and "Alex" decides whether he feels up to it or... More

We stayed here for 1 night mainly to go to The Observatory Restaurant. The state of the hotel is a cryin' shame, desperate for a complete overhaul, as the property it is on is awesome! Rooms are pretty basic, but were clean...and despite the terribly noisy plumbing were reasonably comfy. The Observatory Restaurant was a shambles. It was stiflingly hot... More