I did have some problems finding the entrance to the site after dark.

I would have liked better lighting in my particular room (26), it tended to be a bit dark.

Once I am in the Hotel it is good if it's not necessary to go out driving again, especially if you don't really know the area in the dark.

What a pleasure to enjoy the old fashioned welcome to a lovely site and garden in the forest,

Amazing and awesome place in the middle of this industrial town.

The Haggards Hilldrop is near these landmarks: Fort Amiel, Schuinshoogte Battlefield, Victorian Theatres, Simply You, Munro Art Gallery Vulintaba, Newcastle Town Hall, Newcastle Armoury, iPhiva Tours and Hüttenpark

The ambience was awesome, staff were friendly.

Dinner was in a room with two others present, which made for a fairly depressing atmosphere.

best stay in Newcastle.a quiet setting with peaceful atmosphere.

Its just beautiful and has a calming atmosphere.

The room was very spacious with modern decor, clean white linen, and with all the amenities required for a business trip.

Surroundings good, security good, upkeeping of venue good.

The beautifully tranquil and extremely well maintained surroundings, the exquisite and spotless rooms, the  professional and friendly staff, not to mention and best of all, some of the best meals I've had prepared for me, will no doubt, surpass the expectations of any well seasoned traveller, or just someone / couple looking for short and well deserved getaway.

Our family unit was spacious and well furnished with two bedrooms and a kitchenette.

This was really an elegant stay at a truly remrkable establishment!

Clean with nice gardens and surroundings.

Has nice pool with comfortable surroundings and 'honesty' bar.

It was spacious and clean with nice décor.

The times of staff starting on this requirement should change or put a iron and board in the rooms for guests as a self service.

Please avail iron and ironing board in the rooms.

When driving through the gates of Haggards, I thought I was in a Harry Potter Movie (the front gate is beautiful)
I would recommend this establishment to anyone travelling to Newcastle.

Its definite value for money, rooms were clean and comfy.

The rooms were very clean, bedding of good quality, great wifi reception.

The rooms are neat and very clean, the food is excellent and always on time.

The room was clean, with all necessary resources available.

Food is a bit much in one plate, maybe reduce slightly
Lamb chops would be great
Rooms are neat and clean
Location is great
Honesty bar is convenient
Gardens are beautiful and well kept
Safety is good

It was my first stay in Africa, I loved my clean room,the privacy and comfort offered,great design and lot of space in my room,air conditioning and great shower facility,comfortable bed.

Overall, the service was excellent as the staff were friendly and check in went smoothly and lastly the rooms were clean.

The rooms was clean and exactly what we needed.

Clean rooms, great quiet sleep, friendly and efficient staff.

The place is beautiful, peaceful, staff is very friendly, rooms are very clean and they serve a very good breakfast.

The rooms are spotless and tastefully furnished.

The well-appointed rooms are set in the most beautiful gardens with mature palms, jacaranda and native trees, lawns, shrubs and a swimming pool.

The rooms were very clean, the food good, and the staff friendly and helpful.The place is quite and tranquil, which enables one to rest peacefully.

The room was clean, breakfast was very nice.

Rooms are very neat and clean and the service is to dream off.

the rooms are neat and tidy and comfortable 
if you like peace and quiet this is the place, the setting and the gardens are stunning and very tranquil.

though I was travelling late I was guided to the place with patience and understanding.

Cycle Tour / Dad's Tour 2016, Fantastic hospitality and stay.

Stayed at Haggards en-route to Durban on our Cycle Tour - great accommodation, good food and awesome staff that are willing to make their guests feel at home.

I liked the new girl, she was fun and took me on a tour of the place when I got there.

Newcastle is a nice town although not really on the tourist route - most of the guests were single business men -

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but the hot water in the shower ran out on me several times.

Rooms are looking old - showers need more water pressure or modern shower heads.

Room 303 carpets very filthy , whilst showering water stops and mostly cold water coming out of shower.

The sink in the bathroom not draining water properly, I reported this

The Garden Court Blackrock Newcastle is near these landmarks: Fort Amiel, Schuinshoogte Battlefield, Victorian Theatres, Simply You, Munro Art Gallery Vulintaba, Newcastle Town Hall, Newcastle Armoury, iPhiva Tours and Hüttenpark

I had the pleasure of visiting the Shebeen pub last fri evening with a few friends .the place is a true authentic irish pub.the owner came to our table for a few minutes.his charm and Irish wit really makes the place electric.

I Was very happy with my stay at BlackRock - as always they are very efficient and the environment is excellent, clean and relaxing.

Blackrock was awesome, The room was super clean nicely decorated and what I like the most is that I had a Frigde on my room
The staff members were professional and pleasant, and the breakfast was Delicious

I would like to thank Garden Court Blackrock Newcastle for the opportunity to Stay at the hotel in a VIP style.

Good lights,not too bright and not too dark.

My check-out was almost clinical, and no apology, nor an explanation was offered to me.

I loved my stay there :) The scenery, environment and everything else was up to standard.

Comfortable and tranquil environment, inside the rooms and outside.

Exquisite hotel in a very good location.I like the fact that you are next to the Mall.Please check your GPS coordinates, they are misleading.I like the fact that someone from reception pro-actively called me.

the hotel service and room is excellent, also service, cleanliness, location, sleep quality, parking is available and very safe with 24 hour security, toilets are , I am very happy with the entire environment particularly with friendly staff

but the hotel manage to keep my stay as comfortable and fun as possible , the room was good enough and much relaxing after a long day of work and back to back meetings, as for the entertainment its was exquisite much fun and good for a person my age, I really enjoyed my stay.

The room allocated was a recent refurbished room and everything was spot on.

Its os well build and beautiful design and yet very economic.

That on it's own made my stay at Garden Court exciting.

Service excellent, friendly, warm and professional staff, with good ambience.

The Breakfast staff was very accommodating and the food served was a variety for all cultural groups, the only negative was on my departure I noticed the Dining service was having a "Spit Braai" which should really be on a Saturday instead of the departure day as we would not have to travel out for a place to eat when such a lovely meal was prepared.

they could improve on the restaurant service a bit.

The service in the dining room also was a huge disappointment.

-Restaurant service is below average,I only eat seafood when I'm away

The service at the restaurant was not good during supper.

Poor dining service and the breakfast was not catering for everyone, for example there was not a single hot porridge.It was a poor experience in general , the attitude of the staff could have made it better though

Service at the restaurant was also poor, with food taking a very long time to be served - on average 40 mins.

rooms are clean, breafast menu offers variety, if anything needed just one call and it is sorted.

warm & friendly staff; excellent service at dinner & breakfast; superb food quality; absolutely cosy, neat & tidy rooms & amenities for 24 hrs.

I was with friends for a overnight visit,The check staff were very helpful as we arrived  well before check in time and they did make us comfortable while the room was being cleaned, we had a good stay and would certainly return again

The room was clean, spacious and comes with a bar fridge.

The courtesy and good services provided by the employees, as well as cleanliness of the rooms is perfect.

Rooms were clean and breakfast was on point.

Overall a great stay, rooms were neat and comfortable.

The staff from the reception area should try and control the noise.The overall experience was awesome.The staff was very respectful and friendly.The buffet was delicious.The room was clean as well and the staff very helpful.

Room was clean and neat, additional facilities e.g.

The rooms were spotless and the bed very comfortable.

Even the cleaning staff were very friendly the rooms were clean.

I received great service from my check in, staying, food and checking out
I was treated well by the staff both at the dining place and the front counter
I enjoyed my visit to the Hotel, it is clean and the rooms are spacious and provide great comfort

our room was spotless clean,spacious  and warm.

Their rooms are clean and built to match and suit every guest.

rooms were clean and comfortable, good service over all which totally exceeded my expectations.

Wi- fi speed is a little bit slow though.

Check out was slow since the ladies were not really interested.

Positives are:

1) clean;
2) safe parking;
3) modern rooms; 

Negatives are:

1) hotel has a captive market therefore the price charged per room per night expensive;
2) hotel rooms are quite noisy seeing some are on walkway to casino and adjacent to parking lot;
3) chefs in the breakfast area are slow or missing in action. .

newcastle has really changed and is a boomiong city
ok the hotle staff are a bit slow,

We booked online on route to Newscastle as a last minute stay over - literally 1 hour before we arrived.

When I checked in, I paid upfront (was charged more than I was quoted) and since I paid in full, I expected value for my stay
1 Comfortable rooms
2 Peaceful sleep
3 No disruptions 
4 No invasions
5 No smoking

I got 20% of my expected (minimal) value, let alone only being stocked with 2 towels (not bathsheets, just towels) for a 4 sleeping family room.

She also ensured there were extra hotel amenities and towels in the room for him when he finally got there late that night.

Poor welcoming service By the receiving staff, unclean facilities, the room and the gym, no towels provided.

A family of four will struggle to hang up towels in the room due to lack of towel hooks.

service the air conditioners
install fridges in room 
more checks must be done at breakfast cereals and bakery selection
toiletries must be according to number of guests in room
towels must be according to number of guests in room
hotel was running short of towels and had to use swimming towels

However there were only 2 bath towels in the room and 1 hand towel.

but with only one hand towel for two guests!!

Rooms are very small and lack basic amenities like a hair dryer, face towels, guest services directory, writing pad & pen etc.

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They should check payment for each booking before arrival as I had to stand for more then 30min while trying to find their paper work and emails confirming payment.

After checking in I ordered something to eat.

It was just ohky, their service at our arrival was very poor.

When I checked in at Ilawu Guest Lodge, a girl who was at reception did not take any notice of us until one guy approach us and take me to my room, when we arrive on that room we find that there was a guest inside, the guest  was suppose to check out that day

It was a bit unfortunate that when we arrived there seemed to be a party the noise was abit disturbing.

after checkin in, room keys were handed over to me and that was it.

My extended family booked in 3 rooms here.Upon arrival after 4hr drive we were told if we swipe our cards we would be charged an additional 14% of the originally quoted price, which worked out to R750, I advised them to check my family in while I go find the ATM, I was then told they could only do that once we paid.

It started off badly with the receptionist questioning if we paid or not and then not letting us checking in 1hr early.

The iLawu Guest Lodge is near these landmarks: Fort Amiel, Schuinshoogte Battlefield, Victorian Theatres, Simply You, Munro Art Gallery Vulintaba, Newcastle Town Hall, Newcastle Armoury, iPhiva Tours and Hüttenpark

The grounds are well-kept and nice to walk in.

Great atmosphere in a quiet and serene suburb of Newcastle.

The guest house has an intimate setting with wonderful gardens and 2 pools.

The standard of the Lodge was very high the decor was excellent and staff very friendly and helpful made my stay very pleasant the rooms  very clean  and comfortable the restaurant was excellent freshly prepared and tasty will definitely come back

The surroundings are peaceful and serene which I feel was the highlight of my stay.

I was asked to pay extra if I when to the room at 1.30pm .

Good staff, well approaching, room were very clean so i was so happy hope to see you soon thanks guys, even the breakfast was so neat and enjoyable and a safe parking lot yaa it's a nice place to be next time

The food was great, rooms were clean and the service was good.

The rooms are very clean and the bed is very comfortable.

Unfortunately not value for money as, while the room was clean with all necessities, it was small/cramped with no natural lighting and/or ventilation (no windows).

The room was also clean and bed was comfortable.

Great place, people and staff are friendly and more importantly, the rooms were clean and comfortable.

The first night they made noise in the lounge area until 21:30 where one could not get any sleep before then.

We also struggled to lock the sliding door so we slept with it unlocked

Please issue 2 bottles of water if a unit is booked for 2 and sleeps 2 people.

Not wanting to spend a fortune just to sleep, and based on the pics on the website, I booked 2 rooms at Ilawu lodge.

The room was a bit small and could have been cleaned better.

Room was small, and Tv didnt work even after requesting assistance.

Room was very small with no reading lights and very noisy.

Is perfectly located near most important arterial route.

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The Aircon was old, noisy and even set on 16 degrees I was hot!

Having said that, on the second night fish was on the menu and not being a fan of fish I removed it from my plate and put it to the side.

The noise from the air con condenser unit running outside your door can frustrate someone who doesn't like noise.

The Avalon Guest Manor is near these landmarks: Fort Amiel, Schuinshoogte Battlefield, Victorian Theatres, Simply You, Munro Art Gallery Vulintaba, Newcastle Town Hall, Newcastle Armoury, iPhiva Tours and Hüttenpark

The bedroom was large, very tastefully and plushly decorated and the bed very comfortable.

The rooms are very tastefully decorated , the rooms are spotless and so is the whole property, the staff is friendly and efficient , the food is delicious.

The rooms are very tastefully furnished and the food home cooked and excellent.

The whole experience was good - the guest house itself is nicely done and homely.

Ihad a few times where I had to organized a function at this a fantastic venue.The service and food is out standing The atmosphere and décor is relaxing and the gardens around the poolarea invites you to have another cup of coffee.

Friendly staff, comfortable rooms with tasteful decor.

Lastly, there int much privacy since there is a patio door over looking the pool.

To bring it to a 5 rating; a small plunger with ground coffee in the room, better shower pressure and a choice of meal would be perfect.

If you are staying on the ground floor be prepared to hear footstep of other guests on the upper level.

The rooms are clean and well kept, the service friendly and comfortable.

Bathroom and the main room was immaculate every day.

Good: Nice size, good clean rooms, friendly staff, good amenities, will go the extra mile to make you comfortable.

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The Aberdeen House is near these landmarks: Fort Amiel, Schuinshoogte Battlefield, Victorian Theatres, Simply You, Munro Art Gallery Vulintaba, Newcastle Town Hall, Newcastle Armoury, iPhiva Tours and Hüttenpark

Decoration and lounge area is soo homey and clean.

The pool is very inviting and this was the best stay so far..

We were happy to see a well furnished, clean and comfortable cottage with two bedrooms, lounge, bathroom and kitchen.

Rooms are very nicely furnished and all the little details are taken care of.

Clean, well decorated, and if you were planning a longer stay, a fully fitted kitchen.

All rooms were tastefully decorated and very comfortable.

The beds are super comfy and the rooms are very clean and pretty.

Clean rooms, and all Covid protocols in place.

The place is beautiful, rooms r so clean, comfortable, staff very welcoming and the food is delicious.

Comfortable beds to sleep on, clean rooms, clean linen, flat screen tvs with dstv.

We overnighted at Aberdeen House en route from the Kruger National Park to the Natal Midlands, and what a wonderful find it was.

Aberdeen House

although just a shower, Bottle of Hand soap and Bottle of shower gel.

The Blessings Guest House is near these landmarks: Fort Amiel, Schuinshoogte Battlefield, Victorian Theatres, Simply You, Munro Art Gallery Vulintaba, Newcastle Town Hall, Newcastle Armoury, iPhiva Tours and Hüttenpark

Each room is beautifully and individually decorated with it's own unique vintage theme.

It was well furnished and very functional for a couple/single person stay.

Décor outside of garden and rooms is very beautiful.

Each room has an ensuite bathroom and is beautifully decorated.

We slept warm, ate well and our hosts were pleasant, in a safe and secure environment. Thanks

The rooms are clean and comfortable and offer tea/coffee making facilities, a fridge, dstv, wifi, electric blanket.

Great, Breakfast-nice and tidy rooms,great wifi!

The rooms are very clean, the hosts go out of their way to make sure that your needs are met.

The rooms are clean and warm in the cold nights.

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The room we were allocated was nicely decorated with a great bed and a nice bathroom.

The Grey Goose Game Lodge is near these landmarks: Fort Amiel, Schuinshoogte Battlefield, Victorian Theatres, Simply You, Munro Art Gallery Vulintaba, Newcastle Town Hall, Newcastle Armoury, iPhiva Tours and Hüttenpark

we had a evening meal in the restaurant which was very good, the breakfast was buffet style and of very good quality , the grounds and the walk around fantastic

Great place and atmosphere on the country side.

All in all, a really good weekend to wind down in the quiet and beautiful surroundings.

The atmosphere alone at Grey Goose farm is amazing.

The rooms look very nice and the lodge overlooks cattle grazing, as well as game, including zebras, wildebeest, buck, rabbits, horses, chickens, mongeese, which all add up to a lovely farm atmosphere.

Run by people who really care about their environment  Breakfast is good and the Gooseberries Restaurant is great.

While this lodge is set in beautiful surroundings,  the apathy of the staff and attention to detail was appalling.

it is a mixture of country style and modern.

The rooms did not have fridges, that was something bad as it got hot around my visit.

however again, attention to detail was lacking with insufficient hot beverage sachets supplied and incomplete maintenance in the room showing a lack of personal involvement by management.

The rooms were well-appointed and comfortable, with the bonus of cute little bunnies hopping around when you stepped outside, and the staff were friendly and helpful.

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