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From R1 200 per night, for 2 ppl
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5
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1 River Road
Vaaloewer
1900
Gauteng
021 344 2440
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Goosebay Canyon
Goosebay Canyon
Goosebay Canyon
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The accommodation at Goosebay Canyon comprises 16 twin rooms, as well as two self-catering cottages. Facilities in the twin rooms include air conditioning, a king-size bed with an en-suite bathroom, and a balcony overlooking the river. The cottages consist of three bedrooms that have king-size beds, three bathrooms and a open-plan lounge with a kitchen; that is fully equipped to cook up storm, with its own private water frontage.
A communal lapa and pool area overlooks the river, and a pub that has a quaint log fireplace, with pool tables are to be enjoyed. Traditional braai's can be arranged on request. Goosebay Canyon appeals to any traveller, and whether you stay for team building, a wedding, conferencing, or just a relaxing breakaway, there is a variety of activities to suit your plans.
The accommodation at Goosebay Canyon comprises 16 twin rooms, as well as two self-catering cottages. Facilities in the twin rooms include air conditioning, a king-size bed with an en-suite bathroom, and a balcony overlooking the river. The cottages consist of three bedrooms that have king-size beds, three bathrooms and a open-plan lounge with a kitchen; that is fully equipped to cook up storm, with its own private water frontage.
A communal lapa and pool area overlooks the river, and a pub that has a quaint log fireplace, with pool tables are to be enjoyed. Traditional braai's can be arranged on request. Goosebay Canyon appeals to any traveller, and whether you stay for team building, a wedding, conferencing, or just a relaxing breakaway, there is a variety of activities to suit your plans.
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36 guests' feedbackBeautiful, clean and view breathtaking. Hostess nice and helpful. Angie and Thulie, you are stars. Will go again for sure.
What an amazing host Gail was, it was paradise on the Vaal.
* The only entertainment we found was fishing and a pool table. Boating was a big disturbance to fishing. The pool table was not accessible because the area was closing after breakfast. We were in the dark during load-shedding. A family with loud music, dancing, and noise - no one from the administration controlled them, and we did not appreciate it. We suffered without a kitchen facility to make our lunch and supper. Not suitable or recommended to stay for more than a day due to a lack of self-catering or a full-time kitchen.
Room was a bit old fashioned. Would have liked to have a tv in the room. Pool wad green due to loadshedding. Toilet light did not work. The place is great if you just want to laze around and do nothing else. It's a great place if you like fishing. Staff was very welcoming and pleasant. Beautiful views of the river. There was not much else to do.
Beautiful view from all the rooms. Rooms are spacious and comfortable.
The place is nice and the service is awesome. The rooms just need to be upgraded and brought back to life.
Photos can be deceiving! Upon arrival, Vaalbank looks quite deserted and derelict. I can see this "resort" used to shine, in the '90s. But it's definitely lost its luster. If you're looking for an overnight bed, this will do. Basics like a fridge are nowhere to be seen. There are braai facilities, but no kitchenware to use for a braai. Angie was helpful, but I think she's also just trying to make the best of what she has. Included in the price was a breakfast, as we needed to leave early, Angie offered to do a breakfast box. First morning, it was tuna toasties, an apple, banana and an almost out-of-date Tropica. The next morning she sounded like it was a bother to prepare something for us, and it showed. Burnt ham, cheese and soggy tomato toasties. No bacon to be seen anywhere. Again, she tried. Staff was friendly. But I will definitely not go there again. For the amount we paid, it's not worth the river view.
No privacy. One braai to be shared. There is an aircon in the place but no "small fridge". One has to share a fridge but the doors are locked. Bath was dirty.
Excellent river views from the room, very beautiful and tranquil place to visit. Very relaxing. The breakfast was very nice including the oxtail potjie was delicious. The staff were very helpful and friendly and made us feel at home.
The staff was so friendly and the hospitality was great.
Awesome, will go again.
The lodge is located perfectly on the water, the service was excellent and everyone very helpful and the surroundings are beautiful and clean.
Thank you very much for the wonderful hospitality. We had such a good time. The service was top notch and the cottage we lived in felt like our own cottage by the water. We would love to come back for another such visit.
Excellent stay, very good experience.
We stayed at Goosebay Canyon for the Easter holidays as a group of friends. The staff (Angie) was truly helpful. When we arrived, the pool was unfortunately not usable as it was dirty and murky, the views however of the dam are breathtaking. We didn't get a chance to partake in any water sports because of circumstances, but as you would have it with a group of friends, all you need is good food and drinks. It would be great if they provided a fridge in each room. We went for drinks and dinner at nearby Candyz and that was disappointing to say the least. I recommend the potjie: it was out of this world. Overall we would go back this time with gallons of mosquito repellent and fishing rods.
The place was everything it was on the internet! Service was super extra ordinary, staff friendly and helpful. They allowed us to check in early as soon as we arrived at 12 pm. The place is extremely beautiful and so refreshing.
The chalets are old and need some renovation work. The power supply turned off sometimes. Very nice breakfast and clean and tidy. I will go again.
Very nice view of the river. Clean room with basic contents, room may lack fridge and TV, but good place if you want to fish with clean place to sleep. Good breakfast, nice to also drive out to Paris for the day, about 25 minutes drive.
Lovely surroundings ,clean accommodation, very helpful staff. Enjoyable stay. Will return.
Rooms are not at all as advertised.
The place is neglected and misrepresented on the site.
Of all the places I will go back to, I really want to see this place in summer.
Manager Angie was amazing and did everything to make our stay perfect we will go back asap.
I was not happy due to the distance I had to travel to reach my graduation venue and it was a dead road with lots of trucks that made to arrive late at the ceremony.
Staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms very comfortable with a very nice view of the river. Lovely breakfast. Would recommend the place to anyone looking to get away for a weekend or holiday.
Apart from the weather conditions, it is excellently located right on the banks of the Vaal and has a beautiful view of the river. The food served is top quality and the staff are very helpful at all times.
Very nice, will go back there anytime. Breakfast great and Angie was very helpful.
Very good service on arrival, right through to the last day. Rooms are neat and clean and fishing was great. Will definitely bring our friends again for a relaxing weekend.
Very good reception. Accommodation is neat with a beautiful view.
Thanks for nice little jacket. We will definitely visit again.
Very nice place to spend the night for one or a few days. Very friendly service and breakfast was of high quality. Will definitely recommend them and use their facilities again.
Baie mooi plek. Die personeel is baie goed. Dis baie skoon en netjies. Ek wil elke naweek gaan!
Sorry they didn't want to serve dinner and recommended a restaurant nearby which also couldn't help us. We then had to drive into Paris for dinner which is a few kilometers away from Goosebay. But luckily it was a delicious meal at O's in Paris with beautiful gardens and a view.
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Children aged 0-12 years pay R 180.00 for the extra mattress that can be accommodated in the twin rooms.
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Each room has a king-size bed and a en-suite bathroom with a shower. These rooms also have a balcony that overlooks the Vaal River.
The accommodation at Goosebay Canyon comprises 16 twin rooms, as well as two self-catering cottages. Facilities in the twin rooms include air conditioning, a king-size bed with an en-suite bathroom, and a balcony overlooking the river. The cottages consist of three bedrooms that have king-size beds, three bathrooms and a open-plan lounge with a kitchen; that is fully equipped to cook up storm, with its own private water frontage.
A communal lapa and pool area overlooks the river, and a pub that has a quaint log fireplace, with pool tables are to be enjoyed. Traditional braai's can be arranged on request. Goosebay Canyon appeals to any traveller, and whether you stay for team building, a wedding, conferencing, or just a relaxing breakaway, there is a variety of activities to suit your plans.
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