Name: Linga-Longa
Address: Plot 46 Tweefontein Eersbewoond,, Bela-Bela, Bela-Bela, Bela-Bela, 0480, South Africa
Rating: 7

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Linga-Longa

Bela-Bela

I booked an accommodation for 2 nights at Linga-Longa.
Unfortunately, Covid and the travel restrictions linked to it had cancelled my trip.
In this context, you either get a refund or postpone your trip. To avoid to put pressure on the guesthouse who might have suffered from Covid consequences, I decided to postpone my trip, rather than asking a refund.
When I finally managed to set a new date for this trip (which entails flight booking), Linga-Longa just replied "Not available", while the trip was planned 9 months later.
They obviously don't want me to come, and keep the money I've paid... It wouldn't be the first time (cf previous reviews).

If I have an advice to give you, pass your way and do not stop at Linga-Longa. You will not see your money back...

A TOTAL FRAUD --- TO AVOID---

I really like to thank Sally,Elvis ,Daisy & also Benjie a lovely dog 😁 for welcoming us & gave us a full service .we really enjoyed a weekend stay at Linga Longa youthwax ..
The rooms were clean ...the food was delicious the chapel we used was well decorated the pool was clean ...what I mostly  like about Linga Longa it accommodates  every one they  have single rooms ,budget rooms & cottages for a group of 6 self catering I recommend people to visit Linga Longa u won't regret....

Woman of Christ ministry

Thanks for hosting us, we enjoyed a home away, we were able to bond.t he place is fyn, they even gave our kids some toys to use, very welcoming management, it was clean also, we had a luvly stay there

Church ladies outing

We booked and paid the full amount for our accommodation in advance for five grownups before leaving from the Cape to attend a wedding ceremony in Modimole for the night of the 20th to the 21st of October 2018.

OUR EXPERIENCE:

 1. On arrival, we found that the terrain was shabby and totally neglected.

2. The premises around the office were in a reasonable condition, but we had to look around for someone to book us in, as the office wasn't manned.

3. A very young man (looked like the gardener) arrived and tried to book us in.

4. He couldn't find any record of the full payment that we’ve made in advance.

5. His main worry was that we haven't paid our deposit. There was no record that such a payment was made.

6. We had to convince him that we actually did pay the full amount in advance, not just a deposit, by showing him our proof of payment in the form of an electronic transfer that went through on May 14th, 2018.

7. He eventually took us to our chalet, where we found the following:

(i) The room was furnished with only the barest essentials.

(ii) All the cutlery and crockery were old and shabby, with only the barest items in stock.

(iii) The rooms were clean, but shabby - nothing better than a third rate school hostel.

(iv) Some of the mattresses were thin and in such a poor state that nobody would be able to sleep on them in comfort.

(v) On pulling back the shabby bed covers, we found that the sheets were old, worn through, and some even had holes in them. [The young man immediately offered to replace the mattresses and sheets].

(vi) On opening the fridge, we were hit in the face with such a strong, repulsive and sickening stench that we had to close it immediately, or flee out of the door to prevent puking.

(vii) No provision was made for facilities to make tea or coffee, and there was no drinking water or any refreshments to welcome us on arrival.

(viii) There were big, unkempt dogs all around us - the dogs were friendly, but a nuisance.

 

8. We then refused to stay in such accommodation. The young man pleaded for us to stay, but we refused.

9. He then offered to call the lady in charge, (who was nowhere to be seen at the time,) to come and talk to us.

10. We waited a while before she eventually arrived. 

11. She smelled strongly of alcohol, but offered us their "Luxury Suite" instead of the chalet.

12. The 'Luxury Suite" looked slightly better, but not much so, but --- THERE WERE MOUSE/RAT DROPPINGS ALL OVER THE MAT AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE UNIT,

13. We insisted on repayment of our money, as we were not prepared to stay in rat-infested accommodation under those conditions.

14. The lady said she couldn't repay us immediately, as she had to contact the directors of Linga-Longa for permission to do so.

15. My wife contacted her about the repayment a week later without success.

16. My wife then asked for the details of the directors of Linga-Longa, which the lady refused to give. 

17. She was very rude, but promised to take the matter up with the Directors for their approval. My wife followed up by sending an email with our complaints, requesting a refund.

18. We waited another six weeks, but there was no reaction.

19. I then phoned the lady myself, found her to be very rude again.

20. She informed me that the Directors decided not to refund us, as it is their policy.

 

THIS WAS THE WORST EXPERIENCE THAT I AND MY WHOLE FAMILY EVER ENCOUNTERED OVER A PERIOD OF THREE QUARTERS OF A CENTURY, TRAVELLING THE WORLD BUT ALSO STAYING IN MANY LOCAL GUESTHOUSES AS WELL.

WITH THESE 20 ITEMS OF EXPERIENCE, THERE IS NO WAY THAT WE WILL EVER CONSIDER STAYING IN ANY OF LINGA-LONGA'S FACILITIES EVER AGAIN.

Worst experience of a lifetime!

The place was great with the land Lord being very kind and considerate towards me and my partner. They even had friendly dogs that welcomed us there when we arrived there. I won't encourage any couple to visit the place there 

A partners view

What a relaxing place really a home away from home.Pure tranquillity and stress free would love to get away when the city life becomes too much.Thanks to the staff there made me and my family feel at home.

Home Away from Home

This is a perfect place to visit with your family.No TVs just time to be with your loved ones. An amazing young chap named Wesly made our visit the best! I would definitely recommend this place to all my friends and family!

Linga-Longa

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