Chocolate Orchid

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Chocolate Orchid
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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Free WiFi

9.5

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Chocolate Orchid in White River offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a private check-in and check-out service, ensuring a seamless arrival and departure experience. Outdoor Leisure: Guests can relax in the year-round outdoor swimming pool or enjoy the lush garden. The property features an outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and barbecue facilities, perfect for outdoor activities. Dining Experience: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, and vegetarian. Breakfast includes local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, and more. Convenient Location: Located 19 km from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, Chocolate Orchid is near attractions such as White River Country Club (4.1 km) and Mbombela Stadium (25 km). Free on-site private parking is provided.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shafia
    South Africa South Africa
    “Marti and Andre were wonderful hosts. All my needs were attended to. Homely and friendly. Loved it.”
  • Jeremie
    Reunion Reunion
    “Great location and a pond where you can watch birds or simply read a book It feels so cozy that you just want to stay and not move around! Terrific.”
  • Mara
    Mozambique Mozambique
    “The room was perfect, a comfortable bed, beautiful surroundings. Waking up to the sound of birds and the ducks was precious. This is a little gem in White River. Marti and Johan made us feel at home, and they were very helpful when we had car...”
  • Ilze
    South Africa South Africa
    “Its a bird lovers paradise. Very clean, and the setup was perfect to provide privacy.”
  • Dalwatan
    South Africa South Africa
    “It was quiet, peaceful, clean, and beautiful, with so many facilities Except for a few loud morning birds everything was absolutely wonderful.”
  • Trientjie
    South Africa South Africa
    “Chocolate Orchid is located close to Uplands College & was perfect.”
  • Gillian
    South Africa South Africa
    “Marti is a wonderful host. Lovely setting of B&B. Comfortable stay.”
  • Dana
    South Africa South Africa
    “Fabulous hosts, very accommodating, friendly, professional and generous. Thank you Marti and her wonderful daughter Megs. Huge, old avocado trees, beautiful bird life and very private and comfortable accommodation make this a place I would happily...”
  • Nick
    South Africa South Africa
    “I received a Very friendly welcoming. The peace and quiet is always important to me and at this guesthouse privacy is highlighted.”
  • Mark
    South Africa South Africa
    “Room is beautifully decorated with everything you need! Gorgeous garden and even the ducks came to greet us on our arrival.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Marti & Johann

Company review score: 9.4Based on 115 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The hosts are a well-traveled couple who recently settled in White River after a stint on their yacht. They bought Chocolate Orchid and have been refurbishing and upgrading the rooms and the lovely garden. Marti is a qualified Kundalini yoga instructor, with an interest in sound therapy. Both have lived in the Lowveld for many years, and know their way about. They look forward to welcoming visitors.

Neighbourhood information

The Lowveld offers visitors a very wide range of experiences. From the vistas of the escarpment to the immediacy of open-vehicle game drives. There is a great deal to do and much to see. Many artists have made the Lowveld their home. Visitors can arrange to see the work of Anton Bosch, or visit ‘Die Randjie’ where Esias Bosch’s daughter Ezra has her studio. There are the Eloffs and the Voigts, as well as many others. A good place to start getting acquainted with local artists is at the White River Gallery at Casterbridge. In keeping with its history, Lowveld locals offer hospitality, quality, and quirkiness in equal measure. From Carl and Megan’s ‘64 on Coolmore’ restaurant which is 150m from our door, to the Plantsman down the road, to Oliver’s for exceptional spa treatments and food. There is enough to do to satisfy the most restless. You can cycle to the forests from our gate (quite a climb) or take a short drive to Klipkopjes for a walk along the water’s edge. There is even sailing at Da Gama, with its very temperamental breezes.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.