River Meadow Manor

No safe, no fridge, no night gowns, no slippers, one bottle of water for two people in the room. No security room could barely lock. Bedding clean. Room clean. Staff friendly.

This place is incredibly badly run - who ever heard of a hotel that ran out of butter to put on toast at breakfast (not even any margarine!). Getting a cup of coffee or tea at breakfast is also a story. It has to come out of the kitchen and takes ages (or may be forgotten altogether). Sometimes there are not enough cups - as a conference guest I was forced to tip toothpicks out of a glass and use that to get a drink during the break as the cups had run out and there was no one about to bring more. Best avoided.

I stayed at River Meadow Manor in Irene and had high expectations. The rooms are cozy and well-appointed, and the grounds are truly beautiful—everything suggests a peaceful, quality stay. Unfortunately, the experience was far from that. I was willing to overlook a few early disappointments: a used beer bottle left in my bin at check-in, a phone that doesn't work to call reception, and no remote for the air conditioner. However, what truly ruined the stay was the non-stop noise from a private function held on Monday, 7th July, starting around 3 PM. The loud music and shouting continued without pause, making it impossible to concentrate or rest—both of which I needed, as I was here for work. It has been overwhelming and frankly, infuriating. While the receptionist I spoke to tried to be helpful, the reality is this was completely unacceptable for any guest, especially during the week. I absolutely would not stay here again.