Majeka House Boutique Hotel by The Living Journey Collection♡

I will never recommend this hotel I think maybe when all renovations have been done it should only reopen

1.0

The old pictures on the internet nothing like now

− It was not five star at all

Natalie Maroun

2.0

★☆☆☆☆ A Gross Misrepresentation of the Property Being Sold This was one of the worst accommodation experiences I have had, and I cannot understand how this property continues to market itself as a premium establishment. The problems began before I had even entered the property. It took approximately five minutes to gain access because the gate would not open, and when I phoned the number displayed on the website it connected to the wrong number. Not exactly the welcome one expects. What followed was even worse. The property is in an appalling state of repair. There is visible mould, extensive damp, deteriorating finishes, water damage, peeling paint, broken and neglected fixtures, poor housekeeping and an overall lack of basic maintenance. This is not a matter of a property showing its age. It is a property that has been neglected. The shower drain was blocked, causing the shower to flood. The room itself felt unhygienic, with dirt and mould evident throughout. There is simply no excuse for this. Even if a property cannot immediately afford major renovations, there is no justification for allowing paying guests to stay in rooms with visible mould, damp and poor standards of cleanliness. Breakfast offered no respite. Instead, it was accompanied by relentless drilling, excavation and heavy construction noise, making any attempt at a peaceful morning impossible. At no point was this communicated before arrival. The most disappointing discovery came during my stay., when I read the TripAdvisor reviews and saw management responses from Loaranne in November 2025 acknowledging many of these exact issues and assuring guests that improvements were underway. I visited in July 2026. The property is, to all appearances, in substantially the same condition. That means prospective guests are not looking at isolated complaints. They are looking at problems that management has known about for at least eight months yet continues to market around. That is deeply disappointing and, in my view, a serious misrepresentation of the experience guests can realistically expect. I have attached photographs because I believe future guests deserve to make their own assessment. They show the mould, damp, deteriorating finishes and general condition of the property exactly as I found them. Had I read the previous reviews before booking, I would never have stayed here. That was my mistake. Don’t make the same one. I would not recommend this property under any circumstances until it undergoes a comprehensive refurbishment and can honestly deliver the standard it advertises.

UITSTEKEND!

9.0

Zwembad warm en proper. Wegens winterseizoen was er geen buffet maar we mochten à la carte kiezen voor ontbijt, niets was teveel. Diner in restaurant uitstekend, aanrader. Personeel hyper vriendelijk.

− Kamer kinderen was iets minder. Deur badkamer kon niet toe wegens breuk. En 's nachts schoten de badkamer lichten aan en af... condensatie? Kinderen minder goed geslapen. Ik was ook bang dat de glazen deur het ging begeven. Geen ligstoelen aan verwarmd zwembad. Opfriswerken tijdens ons verblijf wegens winterseizoen.

ag, it was okay.

4.0

Breakfast was very limited, but it was good food.

− We actually only chose this hotel because it had a heated pool, which turned out to be not heated and room temp! so at night, it was cold. this is not what we were planning at all. We wanted a heated pool and the website advertised as a heated pool. we were very disappointed. The bar never had any of my wine options, they were out of stock on 3 choices that i chose from the menu. the roof in my bedroom was leaking so it was dripping all night and i never slept well.. the hair dryer in my room did not work! wet hair to bed! very disappointing

pay closer attention to detail

10.0

Stepping in and out for a quick early afternoon meet 'n greet, I was treated to the most. While staff were on training the chef personally attended to my plate - a great honour as they delivered. Sadly the place had been run down but the owners are working on it at a rapid pace. They could pay closer attention to detail as to welcoming and departure as one had to run up and down to open a gate upon exit. Food was most excellent, wine short of DALLA CIA and I respect the vision of the new owners to hold the vision of it's founders Karine and Lloyd. I look forward to being welcomed back to write a more esteemed review.

A perfect weekend getaway

10.0

We spent a wonderful weekend at Majeka House Boutique Hotel, where we were welcomed with genuine warmth by every member of the team. Tucked away in the heart of Stellenbosch, the hotel offers a charming setting for a truly serene escape. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with each offering its own unique sense of character. We chose the venue to celebrate a milestone birthday, making the experience all the more special. Our visit to a local wine estate was a perfect way to round off our stay in the winelands. Overall, we had a truly delightful stay, thanks to the whole team, with special appreciation for Jennifer.