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Smilin Thru Resort

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and coffee shop/cafe
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Seasonal outdoor pool
Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom, River View | Living area
Economy Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette
Exterior
View from property

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
R500, Potchefstroom, North West, 9585
  • Stonehenge of Africa
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Stonehaven on Vaal
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • North-West University Potchefstroom Campus
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Potchefstroom (PCF)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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

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
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Parys

A family-friendly stay in Potchefstroom awaits you at Smilin Thru Resort. You'll be 15.6 km (9.7 mi) from Stonehenge of Africa and 32.8 km (20.4 mi) from Fonteinplaas Church. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a poolside bar. .The family restaurant, Smilin Thru Restuarant, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and kids' swimming pool as well as access to horse riding/hire and bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and free supervised childcare. Full breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. .With a stay at this Potchefstroom hotel, you'll be 37.7 km (23.4 mi) from Vredefort Dome and 39.3 km (24.5 mi) from Schoemansdrif Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Stonehenge of Africa - 21 min drive
  • Vaal Mall - 38 min drive
  • Vredefort Dome - 41 min drive
  • Stonehaven on Vaal - 48 min drive
  • North-West University Potchefstroom Campus - 58 min drive

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

Family-friendly hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and coffee shop/cafe
Smilin Thru Resort offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Smilin Thru Resort. Free self parking is available.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Smilin Thru Resort offers 20 accommodations.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Smilin Thru Restuarant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Smilin Thru Resort?

Smilin Thru Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Smilin Thru Resort?

Yep, Smilin Thru Resort has a free self car park.

Does Smilin Thru Resort have a pool?

Smilin Thru Resort has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Is Smilin Thru Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, free supervised childcare and a playground, it's no surprise that Smilin Thru Resort is a hit with families.

Does Smilin Thru Resort serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is on offer daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Smilin Thru Resort?

No, Smilin Thru Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Smilin Thru Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Smilin Thru Resort?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Smilin Thru Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews" "

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
peaceful, tube ride down the river, horses, all other animals. hiking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location and position next to the river. Defiantly not worth R990.00 a night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Mabeta

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was great
Tha room need to be cleaned very need and the is a lots of spider
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wendell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Corrine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The area and scenery was lovely, however the linen was not checked and there happened to be rat poop on it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Jurgen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
dirty & run down, broken toilet, & unhygenic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Happiness

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Maintenance needed
The experience was ok but the least they could have done was just to clean the rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Entäuschung
Umbuchung auf alte Hütte, wegen Stromausfall Rezeption unbesetzt, kalte Räume, keine Handtücher, kein WLAN, unsauber, Schade
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018