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Evaluating 71 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently highlight the booking process as easy and efficient, appreciating the quick responses and helpful communication throughout. Many people found the service prompt and professional, making their overall experience smooth and pleasant from quotation to final booking. However, some customers also noted issues with the website, specifically mentioning problems accessing the dashboard. A few other people felt that the website could be improved with features like the ability to flag sites for later viewing.

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Service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and efficient feedback on my questions. Even went so far to double check something that i have missed. Really appreciated the assistance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1. Correspondence and feedback on my booking was almost immediate 2. Follow up and reminders to confirm my booking 3. Transparency and a detailed description of my booking made so I know what I ca... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service. As soon as our dates opened up I was sent a quote and was able to confirm our booking. Cannot thank Stefani enough

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Company details

  1. Holiday accommodation service

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It's easy with SA-Venues.com. Our online travel guide gets you from A to B anywhere in South Africa. No fuss, no booking fees, simply deal directly with the venue. SA-Venues.com offers the choice of a huge variety of hotels and accommodation in South Africa. Find safaris and tours, and travel packages, for all budgets, all in one place. Whether you want luxury five star Cape Town hotels or an apartment in Pretoria, you'll find it here. Our accommodation options include everything from small hotels in South Africa through game lodges, inns, guest houses, B&Bs to self catering accommodation, caravan parks, guest farms, houseboats, camping sites and bush escapes. You'll find we've included the secluded and less obvious options too, like environmentally friendly getaways, spas, and pet-friendly and child-friendly locations. Everything you need to know about where you're going - 'must see' attractions, day tours, beaches, South Africa's 8 World Heritage sites, game and nature reserves, national parks, famous landmarks, national botanical gardens, wine estates, 18-hole golf courses


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4.6

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

349 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Place was dead place

Place was a dead place. We didn’t even find a receptionist. Nothing I need my refund

2 August 2025
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Reply from SA-Venues.com

Dear Mpumelelo

I'm so sorry about your experience. We have had bookings for that property before without incident and it has never had a bad review. We have suspended the property's listing pending our investigation.

You have also been refunded in full. Please check your email for the refund receipt.

Kind regards
Stefani
SA-Venues.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Site was easy to navigate & received a…

Site was easy to navigate & received a quick response via e-mail. Payment was relatively easy, even though my 1st attempt to pay via my AMEX card did not go through. Would recommend that this option not be available to venues not accepting an AMEX Card.

1 August 2025
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Reply from SA-Venues.com

Thanks for the feedback Heather. We usually accept the payments on the properties behalf, and can accept Amex. We do have strict security verification on all credit card payments, so perhaps that was the issue. I know that Amex business cards do not have 3D secure verification. Is your card a business card perhaps?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Well

Very Well, unforgettable experience

4 July 2025
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Reply from SA-Venues.com

Great to hear, Lita.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Booking app

I think the experience would be easier/better if you guys had a booking app instead of having to use the web. However the overall experience was good.

3 July 2025
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Reply from SA-Venues.com

Thanks for your input Ayanda. It's definitely something we're talking about.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

easy to navigate website

brilliant website experience, hope the accommodation is as great

4 July 2025
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Reply from SA-Venues.com

Sure it will be Marie. We look forward to receiving your accommodation review after your stay.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hassle free

Everything is made simple. The description and photos of the accommodation are clear. I have different options for payment.

4 July 2025
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Reply from SA-Venues.com

Thank you for leaving your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt service

Prompt service. Assisted with additional question.

7 June 2025
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Reply from SA-Venues.com

Glad to hear we met your needs :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and simple

Quick and simple. I cancelled two other bookings as there were so many steps to complete

10 June 2025
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Reply from SA-Venues.com

Hi Debbie, glad you found our booking process more simple than others. Always happy to hear constuctive feedback though, so if you have any suggestions ...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The booking was confirmed and payment…

The booking was confirmed and payment was made to the accommodation timeously. They even followed up on the date as I booked a week earlier, they remind you of booking a date closer. I forgot my bag after leaving the accommodation, they made an effort to ensure that I receive the handbag back.

12 May 2025
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Reply from SA-Venues.com

Thanks for leaving your review Lungani. We want our guests to have the best possible experience and are always available to help.

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