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Hands On Retreat Craighall

4.0 of 5
4 Argyle Avenue, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
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Hands On Retreat Craighall
Ranked #10 of 149 Johannesburg B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
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mah69
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

My wife and I enjoyed staying at Hands on Retreat. The room was comfortable and we liked the ambiance of the garden. Karin Abrahams, the Guest House Manager, was most attentitive. The breakfast was very good, but could do with more fruit. Location was excellent to our family in the Sandton area. More

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Grant P
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012

Great place, great food and great massages! Took my wife there for a valentines day treat. Awesome experience will definitely go back. More

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Ilze3271
Pretoria, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012

We had the best food, best treatments, best massages, best hospitality from ALL the staff and the most comfortable room ever!!! Thank you everyone for a great experience!! Hellmuth and Ilze More

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PeterGrobler
Cape Town Central, South Africa
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19 reviews
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012

Whilst Hands On Retreat does have most of the amenities that a travelling business person would be looking for it seems more suited to the couples looking for a getaway. The pace is a tad slow and the facilites are rustic. Thissaid, the room I had was spacious and there was a small desk where you could work. There is... More

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Rishal S
Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012

My wife and I stay over for a romantic couples weekend from the 10th to the 12th of February 2012. At first I was not sure what to expect, the reviews sounded great but it seemed as if it was aimed at a more mature market. However, we were surprised, it is perfect for couples of all ages, newly married... More

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Hennie P
Vereeniging, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012

that was amazing , the food the staff members and the treatment was perfect the whole inveriment was nice the atmosfeer was great , i will go back any time and will tel all my friends and family about this plase More

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Norma T
Brakpan, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012

okay so my hubby told me that he didn’t plan anything for our 10th anniversary, which was a bit strange. Anyway, he secretly packed an overnight bag for us and hides it in the boot of our car. For some reason, my mom insisted she wanted to take the kids. So he suggested we go for drive. (nothing strange) So... More

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Daleen S
Witbank, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

Big thanks to Hands on Retreat - management and staff for a wonderful breakaway weekend. From the time we arrived - the warm welcoming, hassle free check in, the setting, the food, the treatments - everything was just wow. Me and my mom really enjoyed our stay. (we actually did not want to go home). I wanted to treat my... More

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WernerHR
Centurion, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

We stayed for a weekend and had a wonderful experience. The most positive aspect was that we were able to spend enough time as a couple to relax in a beautiful environment with luxurious facilities and excellent treatments. There was no need to leave the facility during the weekend, as all was catered for. The Mark Gungor DVDs were very... More

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Manuel S
Maputo, Mozambique
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

This place is just, beautiful. The natural look and fill is emaizing. I have enjoyed staing there, 5 days in peaceful place was another wounderful experience. Friendship, lovelly way in assisting and helpful people, I just loved staying. I would not forget the lovely welcome spa massage, it was cool. This guest house is 5 star accomodation. More

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