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Tobias M

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2011

06 Nov 2025, 16:57

0/5 Stars. DO NOT BOOK: Complete Incompetence and Zero Support. Stranded. Again.

0/5 Stars. DO NOT BOOK: Complete Incompetence and Zero Support. Stranded. Again.

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Tobias M's update06 Nov 2025, 17:01
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I am absolutely appalled by the shocking incompetence and complete lack of support from LekkeSlaap. Booking through their platform is a gamble that, in our experience, leaves you stranded, stressed, and humiliated. This isn't a one-time error; it's a pattern of catastrophic failure. Our Most Recent Nightmare (Tankwa National Park): We booked accommodation at Sanparks Tankwa for Friday, 31 October. After a 5-hour drive, we arrived at the park reception, only to be told our booking was not visible or available on their system. The Sanparks staff asked for an "RR number," which is standard for their bookings. LekkeSlaap had provided no such number—only a useless WhatsApp confirmation. To make matters worse, we were in the middle of Tankwa National Park with no cell service and barely functioning internet. We could not call anyone. We sent multiple WhatsApp messages to LekkeSlaap, which went completely unanswered. We were left high and dry, with no support whatsoever. Eventually, the receptionist found a CANCELLED booking under our name, stating a minimum R2000 deposit had not been paid. This was demonstrably false. We showed them all the payment confirmation emails and WhatsApp messages from LekkeSlaap proving we had paid in full.
After an hour of standing there—tired, hot, and incredibly frustrated—I offered to pay again just to have a place to sleep. The only reason we were not forced to drive 5 hours back home in the dark was due to the amazing service from the Sanparks Supervisor. He sympathised with our situation, reviewed our payment proof, and made the call to place us in a available unit, stating they would resolve the administrative mess with LekkeSlaap themselves. This Is Not the First Time: We usually avoid LekkeSlaap precisely because of a previous, similar disaster. We had booked a house in Kleinmond, arrived at the property, and called the LekkeSlaap number for access. Nobody had a clue where the keys were. We waited for hours for LekkeSlaap to assist, with no luck. We ended up camping on the 'stoep' (veranda) and starting a braai, only to be confronted by security services asking why we were on private property. After we explained the situation, it was the security guard, not LekkeSlaap, who eventually told us where to find the keys.
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Tobias M's update06 Nov 2025, 17:02
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Also to note, I sent the above email on Monday, 03 November 2025 10:29, to date still no reply or confirmation received.

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Lekkeslaap.co.za's reply06 Nov 2025, 17:32
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Dear Tobias,

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We are truly sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced during your recent booking and the frustration this caused. 

The situation you’ve described is certainly not the level of service we strive to provide, and we completely understand how disappointing this must have been.

Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience you faced. We take such matters very seriously and are currently investigating what went wrong to ensure that this does not happen again.

A member of our management team will be in touch directly. 

Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. Your feedback helps us improve the experience for all our customers.

Regards,
Nicole