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Guest Lodge located on the beachfront in Kleinkrantz, Wilderness aimed at the tourist & business travel market. Ibitshi is owner-managed and combines spacious accommodation, contemporary facilities and service excellence. Understanding the diverse and unique requirements of both tourists & corporate clients, the lodge combines private suites with an upmarket open-plan environment and several different spaces to unwind and relax. Four suites, boasting stunning ocean or mountain views, include business facilities and top class amenities.
From my arrival until my departure Ibitshi felt like a piece of heaven that fell from the sky. I felt at home and comfortable with Mike and his dogs. Breakfast was tailor made andentailed a catch-up fest of current affairs, things to do around town and all other cool things Mike is so knowledgeable about. The beach and surrounding areas are clean and safe. The earth was green, the people friendly en die Kaap Hollands:) My room was a treasure trove of where to go or just staying in and watching the ocean - enveloped in luxury and comfort! Thank you Mikhael for sharing your sanctuary with me.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Room Tip:Any room would do, but the mountain and ocean view room is magnificent!
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Response from Michael Sapire, Owner at Ibitshi Beach Lodge
Responded 21 Jun 2021
Hi Doe, So happy you had a good time and enjoyed what ibitshi had to offer. Guests like you make the small effort so worthwhile. Thanks for choosing ibitshi & look forward to a return visit sometime soon Michael
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Great experience. Michael was an excellent host. He is very generous in the add ons provided with the suite. The room we stayed in has stunning views of the ocean being very close to the beach. Some aspects of breakfast were different and delicious everyday adding to the fun of the holiday not knowing what to expect.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Check out map of africa view point. Stunning.
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Response from Michael Sapire, Owner at Ibitshi Beach Lodge
Responded 14 Apr 2021
Thank you Wayne - you have been very generous in your review & I appreciate it a lot. So, very happy that you enjoyed your time at ibitshi & wish you all lots of happiness & good health.
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As can be seen from the photo's the view from the beach facing rooms is stunning. I stayed in the room with the bath in the window. This is the largest room in the property, but all are spacious with dressing rooms and really great bathrooms. Michael, your host, will cook something special for breakfast in addition to all the usual staples of cereal, yoghurt, juice, toast etc . The property is on a quiet street, just across the road is access to the beach via steep wooden steps, and Wilderness beach and the main village is just 4Km away. Very relaxing stay. I will stay there again
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Response from Michael Sapire, Owner at Ibitshi Beach Lodge
Responded 5 Nov 2020
Really great news that you enjoyed your stay. Thanks,Andy - it was a real pleasure to be your host & look forward to a return visit sometime soon.
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We stayed for 2 nights and let me just start by saying that we have never felt more welcome. Upon arrival the owner Michael, waited for us, remembered our names and everything was ready for us. The rooms are big and spectacular. We stayed with our baby and had a double room with a view on the seaside. We woke up with dolphins! Michael is an amazing host and you can see and feel in everything that he lives for the happiness of his guests. The house itself is already beautiful and the decoration left me speechless and a bot jalous;) I wont tell you too much about the breakfast because I don’t want to ruin the surprise, but it has been SPECTACULAR.. Enjoy!
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from MichaelS365, Owner at Ibitshi Beach Lodge
Responded 5 Feb 2020
Best Guests Ever Thank you sooo much !! Henrike,Rogier & Lily - It was " special" to have your little family in our little ibitshi Guesthouse !!
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One of our favourite places we stayed at on our Garden Route travels! Everything about Michaels place is incredible! From the views right from your bed, to the proximity to the beautiful beach, to his perfect bread rolls and the friendly dogs. The only downside to our stay was that it wasn’t longer, no doubt we will be back some time in the future!
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from MichaelS365, Owner at Ibitshi Beach Lodge
Responded 27 Jan 2020
So happy you & Calum enjoyed your time with us. I appreciate this review so much & really hope that you guys can come back sometime soon & spend a bit longer. Thanks for choosing ibitshi
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This is our second visit to the Wilderness, but this time brought the family along and decided to spoil ourselves and stay over for 10 nights at Ibitshi Guest Lodge. What an amazing holiday, we felt so spoilt with Michael and Jacqui’s hospitality with amazing breakfasts each morning, beautiful accommodation and wonderful hospitality. Michael helped us with restaurant bookings each evening which was brilliant. We enjoyed our morning walks/jog on the beach. A great location for getting out and about, we managed to visit the Knysna Elephant Park, Cango Caves, safari at Botlierskop and a drive along to Mosselbay. Thank you Michael for hosting us and making it a memorable experience, hope to be back!
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Response from MichaelS365, Owner at Ibitshi Beach Lodge
Responded 22 Oct 2019
Could not be happier ! Thanks, Karen Happy that your choice of ibitshi worked out for you & the family. Also, happy that you have thoughts of a return visit, one day Look forward & thanks again
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Michael's Guest Lodge overlooks an extensive and stunningly beautiful beach, literally across the road from the lodge. There you can walk considerable distances, and spend time in utter peace and quiet, except for the crashing waves. A very caring host, he goes out of his way to ensure your enjoyment and contentment during your stay with him. He provides wonderfully tasty and healthy food, checking carefully on your preferences and special requirements. A spectacular place, from all points of view !
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Response from MichaelS365, Owner at Ibitshi Beach Lodge
Responded 20 Oct 2019
Too kind !! Thank you so much Ruth. It was great being your host & we appreciate your choice of ibitshi. So happy you enjoyed what we offer
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Michael is a great and eager host and very helpful. His homemade breakfast is excellent - especially the homemade bread. The view is phenomenal and the room huge and all super clean. We had the entire house for ourselves and could really enjoy our time at the Ibitshi Guest Lodge. We really would love to come back. We had a fantastic time there.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Room Tip:Had the best view from the bathtub ever
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Response from MichaelS365, Owner at Ibitshi Beach Lodge
Responded 29 Aug 2019
Philipp, you are too kind ! Thank you so very much. It is so rewarding when you hear that guests have enjoyed their stay at ibitshi. Would love to welcome you & Katrin in the future
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it was our 3rd stay with Michael and the dogs. Simply perfect. Michael does everything to make you feel welcome. The breakfast is always a suprise! Best coffee in SA. Smoothies, eggs, freshly baked brioches, fruit salad, fresh fruit.... etc. etc. yummie, yummie Not much more to say. we hope to come back soon.
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Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from MichaelS365, Owner at Ibitshi Beach Lodge
Responded 4 May 2019
Hi Sabine, What a pleasant surprise to read your review. I am grateful it was not "cheesy" - hee hee !! I really appreciate it & look forward a return visit. It is always a real pleasure to host you,Sven & family. Thanks again Michael
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We have been to Ibitshi for the third time, and it was again a time in paradise. Michael was always there and looking after us in a very positive way. The house, the relaxed atmosphere, the location - just perfect. We have made reservation for December 2019 already. This is the place to do relaxed holidays.
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Date of stay: December 2018
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Seaside view at it‘s best 👍
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Response from MichaelS365, Owner at Ibitshi Beach Lodge
Responded 15 Jan 2019
It really is rewarding to get a great review from returning guests. By the way , it was your fourth stay & 2019 will be your fifth. Thanks to you guys for your loyal support & look forward to welcoming you in December
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