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Smilin Thru Resort

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Potchefstroom with restaurant and pool bar

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Seasonal outdoor pool
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Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom, River View | Living area
Economy Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette
Exterior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Library
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

For families (6)

  • Supervised childcare (free)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Laundry facilities
  • BBQ(s)
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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Comfort Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Pool Access, Lake View

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Pool Access, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

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R500, Potchefstroom, North West, 9585

What's nearby

  • Stonehenge of Africa - 21 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Vaal Mall - 38 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Vredefort Dome - 41 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Stonehaven on Vaal - 48 min drive - 55.9 km
  • North-West University Potchefstroom Campus - 58 min drive - 56.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hoi Polloi - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Oak Creek Spur - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪En Style - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪O's Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Smilin Thru Resort

Enjoy your visit to Potchefstroom with a stay at Smilin Thru Resort. The seasonal outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Smilin Thru Restuarant, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A poolside bar, a bar/lounge and a children's pool are other highlights.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 20 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)
  • Free supervised childcare

Pets

  • Pets stay for free

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Free supervised childcare/activities

What to do

  • Horse riding/hire
  • Fishing
  • Boat tours nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Towels

Special features

Dining

Smilin Thru Restuarant – This family restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 50 per person

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Smilin Thru Resort Parys
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Smilin Thru Resort Hotel
Smilin Thru Resort Potchefstroom
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Smilin Thru Potchefstroom

Frequently asked questions

Does Smilin Thru Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Smilin Thru Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Smilin Thru Resort?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Smilin Thru Resort?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Smilin Thru Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Smilin Thru Resort?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Smilin Thru Resort and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding and fishing. Enjoy amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Smilin Thru Resort?
Yes, Smilin Thru Restuarant offers local and international cuisine.

Smilin Thru Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

peaceful, tube ride down the river, horses, all other animals. hiking trails.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Fantastic location and position next to the river. Defiantly not worth R990.00 a night.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

It was great
Tha room need to be cleaned very need and the is a lots of spider
Mabeta, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Worth the trip
A break away from the city was in need and this place was exactly what we needed. Beautiful surroundings, farm and game animals, friendly staff and the owners are the most hospitable people. Would definitely recommend Smillin Thru
Wendell, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The area and scenery was lovely, however the linen was not checked and there happened to be rat poop on it.
Corrine, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

dirty & run down, broken toilet, & unhygenic
Jurgen, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I really like the set up. What I did not like was the matress. We could not have a good night rest on it. It was realky warn out
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Maintenance needed
The experience was ok but the least they could have done was just to clean the rooms
Happiness, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Smilin tru a typical almost camp environment, the units do need attention, for our purpose it was fine thank you, Breakfast was good Kids were doing teambuilding and this was good to see, for camps would recommend,
Cornelia, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Entäuschung
Umbuchung auf alte Hütte, wegen Stromausfall Rezeption unbesetzt, kalte Räume, keine Handtücher, kein WLAN, unsauber, Schade
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review