The Anchorage
Apartment in Gauteng
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this apartment rental
Providing garden views, The Anchorage in Vaal Marina provides accommodation, an infinity pool, a garden, a terrace, a bar and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a patio, a pool table, free private parking and free WiFi.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Gauteng
Available Rooms
1 Queen • 1 Queen • 1 Queen • 1173 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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1 Queen • 1 Queen • 1 Queen • 1915 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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1 Queen • 1 Queen • 1173 ft²
Sleeps 4
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1 Queen • 1 Queen • 1 Queen • 1915 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
££££
Ratings and reviews
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10.0 / 10.0
Rooms where spacious, comfortable and clean
To be honest totally nothing I was very happy
9.2 / 10.0
It's a good place for relaxation....very cool and welcoming.Would like to thank the owner's son,Keane for helping us when we had a slow puncture.
I didn't like the fact that it's located far away from shops.
4.0 / 10.0
I like the area as well as the activities that we could do at the same place
It was like we were not expected first given a unit with beds that were not made, then we were given better units that seemed as though they had never been checked at all full of dust no gas in the other one and lots of cob webs. Really wasn't worth the 10k we had spent. But we were qith both our parents and children with my husband we decided to make best with what we had
1.0 / 10.0
Gross Misrepresentation, False Advertising, Total Dump
Our family arrived Friday , early evening, at about 18:00. On arrival the manager showed us to our unit and said he will bring our Microwave and Television. We found it odd as the unit we saw on the pictures had a mounted wall unit.
Upon inspection we realized this was not what was advertised on the booking site. The rooms were hardly decorated, the furniture filthy and stained. The shower could not be used as it was full of grime. The kitchen was ill equipped with the bare minimum, you would not be able to cook a proper meal with what was available. There was no key to open the patio door. The DSTV did not work. The Wi-Fi was also not working. We tried to make the best of it, and thought to start a fire outside to sit on the ‘as advertised’ outside patio furniture. Again not a reflection of what was advertised. The exterior walls were littered with thousands of cracks in various states of repair with a rusted table and plastic chairs. Not at all the idyllic picture painted on the site. My husband phoned the owner and spoke about the DSTV and Wi-Fi not working. The owner blamed it on Telkom. A lackluster response especially with over a hundred other providers available to choose from. There are also about 3 blocks of abandoned structures, (not an active construction site ) and it would appear that the developer ran out of money and just left it as such. This would explain the state of The Anchorage overall with huge visible cracks throughout all the exterior walls again not the images shared on the site. Needless to say we checked out after one night. I travel extensively for work, to the most remote places in South Africa and I've never experienced a place that charges the rate The Anchorage does and offers you something close to a backpackers in return. The advertising is shockingly misleading. Huge disappointment. Avoid at all costs!
8.0 / 10.0
The view was amazing and the people really kind
Wifi and signal was a problem and the parking we were allocated was constantly occupied
1.0 / 10.0
Broken Fridge - Owner took 24hours to replace after arguing with us that there was nothing wrong with the fridge - It was completely smashed ... We had a 2 and 6 year old with us who would have easily cut there fingers
No fans or dishwasher AS ADVERTISED - The owners daughter promised to arrange fans for us when she heard how unhappy we were - Never materialised either
Pictures of unit NOTHING of what it is - The unit on the web is the owners daughters unit, she has made it beautiful and homely. The rest of the houses are all old with broken and damaged furniture ... Chairs are stained, TV broken, Fridge broken, TV cabinet looks like its from the old age home ... Full of personal old stuff
RUDE OWNER - Not helpful. After his daughter apologised and offered us a FREE night for all the bad service we received, he came and told us "No Free stay, we are booked you must leave by tomorrow" ... He was complaining to the manager Katy while we were having lunch "He is the owner and he makes decisions, no free nights will be given to the difficult clients we are"
No cleaning of the units - We had to pay additional R250.00 for cleaning, we asked the ladies to clean. At 16:30 the unit was still clean, they claim to not have keys to the units .. SO you must leave it unlocked all day .. HOW SAFE?
OVERPRICED FOR WHAT YOU GET .. We paid R18 000 for 4 nights, this place was not even close to the value. R10 000 is max I would have paid
Owner lets his dog swim in the pool, and washes the dogs eyes in it - Didnt CLEAN the pool once in 4 days we were there
A dog poohed by the pool area amongst guests - NO one even cleaned it up
Dog pooh all around the resort - It states NO PETS
To save yourself the disappointment and frustration I wouldn't go here at all ... They keep going with the fact that "Its a new development only been 5 years" - Then DONT FALSE advertise, DONT rip people off, DONT be rude and have NO Hospitality ....
9.0 / 10.0
Meals superb. Experiencing the vaal river and vaal dam
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Gauteng?
The average price for a rental in Gauteng is £50 per night. This rental is £53 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Anchorage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Anchorage. Enjoy the water!
Is The Anchorage pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Anchorage?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.
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