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Amadwala Lodge

Updated 2026-09-21 · 5,628 reviewed · 264 listed · Scored from 820 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(820) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Spa & Wellness Retreats
Amadwala Lodge
Location
Wilgespruit 190-Iq, Roodepoort
Service
Spa & Wellness Retreats
Reviews
820
Best for
guests seeking a peaceful weekend retreat with good service and meals.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-10-02. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-10-02.

What do customers say?

Many guests praise the peaceful setting, attentive staff (especially Valentine and Rebba), and quality meals, making it a solid weekend escape. However, recent visitors report significant cleanliness issues, stained bathrooms, torn linens, and worn decor that does not match the website photos, raising concerns about maintenance standards.

Praised for
  • welcoming staff
  • peaceful atmosphere
  • comfortable beds and heating
  • good food
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Best for: guests seeking a peaceful weekend retreat with good service and meals.

What stands out?

  • attentive, named staff
  • fireplace and pool amenities
  • quiet, scenic setting
  • on-site restaurant

Worth knowing

  • Staff members Valentine and Rebba specifically praised for service
  • Heated sheets mentioned in beds
  • Fireplace and pool noted as popular features
  • Recent reports of brown-stained toilets and basins, torn sheets and towels, dust throughout

How it compares

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.59 average across the 244 spa & wellness retreats businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

What reviewers mention

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How the score was calculated

Ranking Method
Star rating 41
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
452
4
175
3
98
2
27
1
68

Frequently asked questions

Are there staff members I can request by name?
Valentine and Rebba have been highlighted by guests for exceptional service.
What amenities does the lodge offer?
The lodge has a swimming pool, fireplace, and on-site African-fusion restaurant, plus conference and wedding venues.

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Last updated 2026-09-21