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From R1 000 per night, for 2 ppl
79
5
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1 Rotarie Street
Parys
9585
Free State
021 344 2440
14:00-19:00
10:00
-26.906555511002
27.437506160713
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The property offers guests a choice of 2 units that are located separately from the main house; the 2-sleeper Caddis, and the 4-sleeper Mayfly. The rooms are furnished with comfortable queen-sized beds and have en-suite bathrooms with baths and showers.
Each of the units has a kitchenette that is equipped with a 2-plate stove, a microwave, a fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Secure parking is provided on the premises under the trees.
The property offers guests a choice of 2 units that are located separately from the main house; the 2-sleeper Caddis, and the 4-sleeper Mayfly. The rooms are furnished with comfortable queen-sized beds and have en-suite bathrooms with baths and showers.
Each of the units has a kitchenette that is equipped with a 2-plate stove, a microwave, a fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Secure parking is provided on the premises under the trees.
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Reviews (79)
79 guests' feedbackBeautiful place. Exceeded all our expectations. Owner is lovely and so are her dogs. Very safe and very modern. Close to the river and creates a very peaceful atmosphere. Would go again anytime.
Most unwelcome reception ever! No effort made with recreation area. Deck by pool area was not specified to be a no access area. We had to sit under a tree all day at a weber barbecue. Chairs uncomfortable. Owner very unfit.
Annelize, our hostess, is a wonderful person. She made everything as comfortable as possible. She immediately made us feel at home. She really went out of her way to make it as pleasant as possible. I would recommend anyone to go to Sunset River Lodge. The tranquility, fresh air and cleanliness of als was wonderful.
I found it to be good value for money and close to town. Couldn't find any faults.
Sunset River Lodge has new owners. Annelize called me ahead of time and let me know that they were working on the unit we booked and that we might get a smaller unit. However, everything was fine when we got there. The unit is beautiful and the beds very comfortable. Annelize and her sons are very helpful.
Very nice. Great. Nice place.
We were received exceptionally kindly. All our requests were promptly and satisfactorily attended to. Compliments to all involved.
It was lovely to relax under the trees. Dear dog, Watchman. Owners friendly and helpful. Very neat place. Only kitchen sink is missing.
The chalets have air conditioners but also heaters. Very peaceful in the garden under the trees, next to the fireplace. It is walking distance from the Vaal River with neatly cut grass on the banks. Would love to stay there again.
Beautiful apartment in beautiful surroundings. Very clean and tidy. Good value for money. Will definitely recommend.
A nice place to stay for a get away from the city.
We were kindly received and the room was very clean. The whole town was without water and electricity, and the owners made sure to turn on the generator as soon as we got there so we could bathe. I hope the village can solve their electricity problem, I feel sorry for the people there. Even though it was a difficult situation, we still felt the positivity of the owners and we will visit them again.
Arranged so that even a longer stay than a weekend can be done with ease.
We would love to stay there again in the future. Hostess was very helpful and friendly.
We were very satisfied.
Nice to sleep there after a long trip.
From our arrival to departure did not meet the hostess. There are too few wall plugs in the kitchen. Had to plug in boiler on floor in front of bathroom door. On arrival, all the cutlery was not in the kitchen and DStv was also out of order. No sink in kitchen. Only 3 glasses etc. for 3 guests. Too few utensils. Idea is to leave all dirty dishes outside to be washed before 9am. What do we do throughout the day to wash it? Shower outlet was clogged. Had to buy drinking water and toilet paper myself ─ too little in unit. Water ran out in unit halfway through the weekend and we couldn't shower or bathe. Owner informed us that this happens frequently. The braai is in the middle of the garden. We politely did not use it, because the owner and his family and friends used it themselves during the weekend. The bucket of water outside our front door was unusable because the dog drank from it. Unfortunately not a nice weekend.
They were so helpful and friendly!
Probably the nicest place we have ever stayed. We were warmly and kindly welcomed by Wagter, the ridgeback/site manager. The owners were so nice and went the extra mile to make our stay special. We could drink coffee and barbecue under the most beautiful canopy and garden, a favorite for us. The apartment was nicely furnished and one sleeps blissfully with the river's soft murmur in the background. 10 out of 10 for you.
I booked a weekend for my little girl's birthday. We have already made a reservation with Ronel. Ronel, Jolani and hubby never disappoint us. Jolani went out of her way to make an effort for the birthday girl (Ronel visited with a wedding anniversary last time). Very friendly, very clean and just a beautiful piece of heaven just around the corner from us. I would definitely recommend Ronel, and we will keep going back. Thank you very much Ronel and Jolani for your love and the effort you put in to make the visits so enjoyable. Until hubby came by every day to make sure everything was ok. You are a winning team. Thank you very much.
Very hospitable and helpful, they will certainly go the extra mile for their guests. Staff are very friendly and help quickly and gladly.
The environment is quiet and safe. Apartment clean and comfortable. Service friendly and helpful. Thank you very much.
Helpful and accommodating.
Well equipped unit and beautiful garden with very friendly host.
Great service and friendly.
Lovely shower, awesome beds. Peaceful gardens. Hospitable hosts. The kitchenette needs some upgrades but is workable.
Upon our arrival we find a very neat place for the two of us. Wagter, the dog, who looks after us every night and the cat who often comes to say hello. We love animals! Johan welcomed us, what a pleasant person. Everything was absolutely perfect, with the river just a few meters from the place, coming down after the nice rain. It is the perfect getaway destination in a very quiet environment. Would recommend them anytime for a quiet getaway chance. Thank you.
The accommodation is very comfortable with everything you need. Beautifully clean and tidy. The staff is really very friendly and helpful. The garden and view of the river is so beautiful. We had a lovely stay and got very good value for money. The dog is so cute, he made us feel at home very quickly. I can definitely recommend Sunset River Lodge. I will come back again. Thank you very, very much.
We were all welcomed in person by our friendly host. Both our spacious cabins were well furnished and extremely clean. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it to anyone with the need to escape from the city.
We were all welcomed in person by our friendly host. Both our spacious cabins were well furnished and extremely clean. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it to anyone with the need to escape from the city.
Koi pond and ducklings were a bonus for our grandchild. Would recommend them to anyone. We enjoyed the stay very much. Kobus and Ronel are lovely.
With easy access so you can come and go as you please, this overnight stay was exactly what we needed as a family. Sunset River lodge has a beautiful garden where you can enjoy a delicious morning coffee in peace. Beurtkrag was announced late, but sufficient provisions were made for us as guests to be able to function normally. Neat spacious sleeping place and more than enough room to move around for a family of 4. Thank you very much Sunset River Lodge.
We slept wonderfully quietly. Clean neat. Friendly hostess and her husband.
Stay was pleasant and away from the bustle of Parys midtown.
We only slept there at night.
Good getaway for a break.
Sutset River Lodge is located in a peaceful area near the river. Give the impression that you are really on vacation. Comfortably furnished with everything you need. Very nice boma/braai area for a nice visit around the fire.
Place was clean upon arrival. Place was in pristine condition. Ronel was very friendly and she was always willing to help day or night.
Great getaway in Paris!
Will go again. Good value for money.
The service was excellent and Ronel and Kobus immediately made us feel at home. The children really enjoyed feeding the fish and ducks. Lots of space for the children to play. We would stay there again anytime!
We would just like to thank Ronel for a fantastic service and a beautiful piece of heaven. Reservations were made for an anniversary visit and Ronel went out of her way to make it so nice. Thank you also for the line of flowers, sparkles and snacks. Mayfly room was large and comfortable and the visit was overall fantastic. We can't wait to visit again. We would recommend Sunset River Lodge to any traveler in Paris with full marks.
Safe and very neat overnight stay. Definitely recommend it.
The river that flows by makes the location excellent. Definitely very good value for money.
There is no kitchen sink and running water in Mayfly's unit, which makes it uncomfortable. The kitchen is also too sparsely equipped for self-catering.
We only slept over, but there are braai facilities, WiFi and secure parking. Reception was very nice and let me know about my reservation in advance via Whatsapp. No problems encountered. Very satisfied.
We had a wonderful stay in a unit that was very well laid out and very comfortable with my 2 small children. We were pleasantly surprised by extras such as sherry in the room, good coffee and milk in the fridge. Will definitely visit here again. The owners were so friendly and hospitable.
There is room for a vehicle and a caravan. Luxurious bedding, everything you need and very peaceful atmosphere.
We (4 friends) stayed at Mayfly for 2 nights for a wedding in March and we were warmly received by Ronel's daughter. The accommodation is beautiful, spacious and neatly furnished. Along with the coffee, milk and water, we were even provided with hand sanitizer in the cottage. For working people, there is a large desk. We did experience problems with the air conditioner, but it was quickly sorted. Unfortunately, there is also no sink to wash dishes, but one is provided with a large bowl for the purposes. We would recommend the accommodation to anyone and would stay there again ourselves.
Beautiful quality bedding and beds, nice coffee and tea in the room.
Very comfortable and reasonable price. The garden is beautiful with the fish pond as a bonus. We can definitely recommend the unit.
Only problem was the DSTV which sometimes switches off or the image disappears. The host was willing to move us to another unit without delay. The rest of the problems were solved immediately. Thank you. We really enjoyed the stay and would recommend it.
Warm welcome by hostess and comfortable braai facilities and delicious beds.
The accommodation was clean and tidy. Very safe and very well appointed. The beds sleep so well - or maybe it was the peaceful atmosphere of the river sounds in the background. The lodge is beautiful and has the most beautiful garden! We had a great time staying there!
The bed was very comfortable and Claire looked after us well. I would recommend Sunset River Lodge to anyone. It is close to the river and very comfortable.
Lovely clean place to stay. Beautiful outdoor barbecue under many trees.
Guest house walking distance from river and just comfortable distance from busy town life.
Ronel and Kobus are the most welcoming hosts, made us feel comfortable and welcome from the minute we got out of the car. The room was perfect, clean and the bed was very comfortable. It felt like home away from home. I would definitely stay there again.
I arranged with owner Ronel for 11h check-in which she had no problem with. We were late, then arrived at 12 o'clock. She couldn't receive us, which was no problem, but our room wasn't ready by 12 o'clock. A biscuit for the coffee would be nice and also matches for the candles. The hair dryer had no plug to push in.
It was very nice to sit outside under the trees and listen to the sound of the river.
The place is located in a safe and peaceful area, the garden creates a calm atmosphere with the roar of the river just a stone's throw away. The guest house is very clean and tidy. We were kindly received and felt very much at home.
Very friendly hostess, beautiful garden, quality beds. Would recommend the place and definitely go home again.
Cobus and Ronel were wonderful, went out of their way to accommodate us, we had a great time and would definitely recommend the place, thank you very much!
We only stayed for one night and it was peaceful. Ronel and Cobus received us kindly and we were satisfied with everything. Thank you very much.
Our host gave took some time to tell us more about the town. During our stay we encountered unique sites as we explored the majestic Vaal River front.
We (me, my husband and my young adult son) stayed in the Mayfly12 room for just one night during the week. Ronel gave good directions on how to book in and Chris received us very kindly and explained everything. It's a beautiful clean, spacious room with 2 lovely big beds and lots of space to sit and move. The kitchen facilities are in a separate room with a particularly beautiful granite table with all the necessary electrical appliances. The bath and shower are separate from the toilet and everything was clean and tidy. We would have loved to stay longer, but will definitely book at Sunset River Lodge again if we visit Paris. It's definitely worth it!
The value for money is unsurpassed. Top notch personal service.
Spacious sleeping and visiting area. Neat, clean and located in a quiet area.
Friendly reception, neat and clean room with nice snacks for us, thank you very much.
Great place, beautiful gardens and very hospitable.
Friendly and warm people and felt like old friends. The rooms are spacious and beautiful. Everything was super neat and clean and the garden and Koipond are beautiful. The river is a stone's throw away and the neighborhood is quiet and peaceful to walk through. If you want to get away from the city's noise and give your soul a break, the net is the place to go.
Many thanks to our hostess and family. We had a great time and appreciated your whole family's hospitality. Will definitely visit again. The garden is beautiful and a lovely place to relax. Hope we see you again soon.
We had such a nice stay. Everything was nice and clean. The garden was also beautiful. Uncle Chris also received us so kindly and immediately made us feel at home. Thank you very much for the nice stay, Ronel. We will definitely recommend you to friends and family.
Ronel is a fantastic hostess. Thank you very much for the kindness and the neat place.
We stayed 2 nights and were surprised with the attention to detail and hospitality with which we were received. Our hostess Ronel made sure that we were comfortable at all times. In the middle of a heat wave, she made sure that our room's air conditioning was already on before we arrived. Every little detail was taken care of and really made you feel like an honored guest. We had a great time visiting, swimming and barbecuing. We will definitely use this accommodation again if we go to Paris again.
Would recommend for a weekend getaway....
Time was short to make any further comments, but it really is a beautiful place.
We were received very kindly by our hostess. She made an effort to make our stay pleasant. The room we slept in was very clean and well equipped with everything we needed. It was lovely to relax in the garden under the trees with the bunnies playing around us. We would love to use Sunset River Lodge again on a next visit to Paris.
Best accommodation in Paris in our price range. Friendly, considerate and accommodating hostess and gentleman. My brother and sister-in-law were able to visit us and enjoy the wonderful coolness of the garden. Old Watcher was just as friendly then.
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The owner lives on the premises with their pets.Parts of the property are not accessible to guests. This includes any area behind a gate regardless of whether or not that gate has been left open.
If guests don't want to have the owner's pets in their space during their stay on the owner's property, please notify the owner and the pets will then be kept behind gates.
Guests are requested to please abide by the check-in and check-out times. This helps to ease the preparations of the units and ensures that the unit that guests have booked will be comfortably readied for guests' arrival without a rush.
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A complete breakdown of the rules is available before check-in time, and will be passed on via e-mail or WhatsApp on request. The rules are also displayed in the unit.
No daily cleaning service is available.
In the case of a stay period longer than 1 week, the bedding will be changed on day 7.
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Comfortably furnished for 2 people, the unit has an en-suite bathroom. The kitchenette is equipped with a 2-plate stove, a microwave, a fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
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The owner lives on the premises with their pets.
Parts of the property are not accessible to guests. This includes any area behind a gate regardless of whether or not that gate has been left open.
If guests don't want to have the owner's pets in their space during their stay on the owner's property, please notify the owner and the pets will then be kept behind gates.
Guests are requested to please abide by the check-in and check-out times. This helps to ease the preparations of the units and ensures that the unit that guests have booked will be comfortably readied for guests' arrival without a rush.
Entry will be denied before 14:00.
Entry will be refused until proof of payment of the full amount quoted has been settled.
If guests are unsure about anything at any point, please ask with boldness.
A complete breakdown of the rules is available before check-in time, and will be passed on via e-mail or WhatsApp on request. The rules are also displayed in the unit.
No daily cleaning service is available.
In the case of a stay period longer than 1 week, the bedding will be changed on day 7.
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Comfortably furnished for 2 people, the unit has an en-suite bathroom. The kitchenette is equipped with a 2-plate stove, a microwave, a fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Mayfly
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Ideal for a small family of 4, the unit has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a bath. The toilet is separate. The kitchenette is equipped with a 2-plate stove, a microwave, and a fridge, as well as tea- and coffee-making facilities.
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Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
The owner lives on the premises with their pets.
Parts of the property are not accessible to guests. This includes any area behind a gate regardless of whether or not that gate has been left open.
If guests don't want to have the owner's pets in their space during their stay on the owner's property, please notify the owner and the pets will then be kept behind gates.
Guests are requested to please abide by the check-in and check-out times. This helps to ease the preparations of the units and ensures that the unit that guests have booked will be comfortably readied for guests' arrival without a rush.
Entry will be denied before 14:00.
Entry will be refused until proof of payment of the full amount quoted has been settled.
If guests are unsure about anything at any point, please ask with boldness.
A complete breakdown of the rules is available before check-in time, and will be passed on via e-mail or WhatsApp on request. The rules are also displayed in the unit.
No daily cleaning service is available.
In the case of a stay period longer than 1 week, the bedding will be changed on day 7.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
Description
Ideal for a small family of 4, the unit has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a bath. The toilet is separate. The kitchenette is equipped with a 2-plate stove, a microwave, and a fridge, as well as tea- and coffee-making facilities.
The property offers guests a choice of 2 units that are located separately from the main house; the 2-sleeper Caddis, and the 4-sleeper Mayfly. The rooms are furnished with comfortable queen-sized beds and have en-suite bathrooms with baths and showers.
Each of the units has a kitchenette that is equipped with a 2-plate stove, a microwave, a fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Secure parking is provided on the premises under the trees.
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