Sedgefield Scarab Village Hotels

"Great location and great staff "

"What a wonderful place, probably our fifth or sixth visit over there the last 20 years. Safe, peaceful and in fact Belvedere is unchanging, the whole area highly controlled. It’s Gods window, a place I am so happy and content. A wonderful place to stay. "

"Great value for money! The owners are very nice and friendly. It’s a nice property and very clean and walking distance to the beach. Definitely recommend it! "

"The initial arrival when we parked in the public parking raised some concerns, however the lovely hotel security lady quickly intervened and directed us to the proper hotel parking, from that point it was fantastic! The room was spotless, big and well appointed. But THE VIEWS!… WOW!!! The hotel certainly lives up to the name! The staff were all brilliant from the moment we arrived to the point we had to sadly check out. We will be back again!!"

"A lovely stay as always."

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"This unique spot was a perfect place for peace and quiet. We had the Greenbeard unit, named after trailing lichens! It’s a combined cabin/tent. The kitchen was very well equipped. The bed was huge and very comfortable. We had a lot of rain but enjoyed sitting on one of the two decks on a sunny morning. "

"Lovely place to stay in central knysna , impressive wooden atrium, polite staff and helpful as we stayed an extra night with a discount. Down side no lifts so not suitable for people with mobility issues "

"Beautiful views and great potential, but the experience felt rushed and a bit flat. The property sits on expansive land with roaming wildlife, including zebras — a real highlight. There are colour coded hiking routes across the property, which are a nice addition. Staff were friendly, and dinner was delicious — a beautifully cooked beef dish followed by dessert. However, it was a fixed meal with no menu or choice, which didn’t match reviews praising a full restaurant experience. This could be problematic for guests with dietary requirements. Our room was comfortable, especially the bed, but the layout felt odd, with a lot of unused space in the middle. We were also woken early by loud banging from the coffee station above — it really should be moved. We used the spa after hiking, as recommended at check-in, and were told it would be ready by 4pm. But when we arrived, there was no one there to greet us. The sauna was on, but the steam room hadn’t been switched on, and the jacuzzi still wasn’t warm — suggesting it hadn’t been prepped in time. Eventually, a staff member did show up and stayed past closing to accommodate us, which we appreciated. Still, it felt like a miscommunication between staff and showed a lack of attention to detail. If the facilities aren’t always ready, guests should be encouraged to pre-book. The pool robot sat in the water on both days and seemed off. A beautiful setting, but it needs more polish. Glad we stayed, but wouldn’t rush back just yet"