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First Group Bushman's Nek

3.0 star property
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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | View from room
Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
1 Bedroom Log Cabin | Terrace/patio
Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Bushman's Nek Road, Underberg District, Drakensberg Gardens, KwaZulu-Natal, 3257
  • Mkhomazi Wilderness area
    11 min drive
  • Underberg Studio
    65 min drive
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve
    66 min drive
  • Matsaile (MSG)
    298 min drive

Room options

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 48 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

1 Bedroom Log Cabin

  • 31 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 48 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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3 Bedroom Chalet

3 Bedroom Chalet

  • 98 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

About the area

Drakensberg Gardens

When you stay at First Group Bushman's Nek in Drakensberg Gardens, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Drakensberg Mountains and 5 minutes by foot from Maloti-Drakensberg Park. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Mkhomazi Wilderness area.

What's nearby

  • Cobham State Forest - 40 min drive
  • Underberg Country Club - 64 min drive
  • Underberg Studio - 65 min drive
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve - 66 min drive
  • Reichenau Mission - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pig & Pony - ‬17 min walk

About this property

First Group Bushman's Nek

Family-friendly hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
First Group Bushman's Nek offers 55 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a waterslide, a spa tub, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

La Vita Spa has massage/treatment rooms, couples treatment room(s), and outdoor treatment areas. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 55 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and an outdoor tennis court. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Bush Pot, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Bush Pot - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and 24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Bush Pot

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water slide

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Free food shopping service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Bushmans Nek
Bushmans Nek Drakensberg Gardens
Bushmans Nek Hotel
Bushmans Nek Hotel Drakensberg Gardens
Bushman's Nek Lodge Drakensberg Gardens
Bushman's Nek Lodge
Bushman's Nek Drakensberg Gardens
First Group Bushman's Nek Hotel Drakensberg Gardens
Bushman's Nek Hotel Drakensberg Gardens
Bushman's Nek Hotel
First Group Bushman's Nek Hotel
First Group Bushman's Nek Drakensberg Gardens
First Group Bushman's Nek
First Group Bushman's Nek Hotel
First Group Bushman's Nek Drakensberg Gardens
First Group Bushman's Nek Hotel Drakensberg Gardens

First Group Bushman's Nek Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great about bushman’s. Staff were friendly and kind and the cabins were beautiful and modern. Only thing we had a bit of trouble with was a trainee at the desk who kept being left by himself and he clearly hadn’t yet been trained in some of the basic info so made it a bit difficult to get clear answers but he was lovely and tried very hard to help. Otherwise, no complaints
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Family holiday
We stayed in the 2 bedroom chalet. We'll appointed, but the carpets must go. !!! Disgusting smell(no mat to clean your feet when walking in from outside)... needs attention, the couches need a clean. The need were comfortable. Rooms spacious and kitchen well fitted out. We have been before, and our up with the smell of the carpets.... for the view. Food in restaurant was good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Rowan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed
Property is extremely dated. Bathroom is uncomfortably small. Funny smell in the room. Shower did not work properly. More interested in trying to sell you there holiday club than give service while you there.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vernnie

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

EJ

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaylin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

SHERALYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must visit mountain resort
Had the best long weekend but can easily stay for a week as there is so much to do. Entertainment and activities fill your day. Cleanliness was excellent and staff sanitise all sports equipment. Rooms well cleaned and sanitised. Staff wear masks. Staff are so friendly and helpful, they do the hospitalty industry proud. Just be aware of a gravel road you need to travel on but it is worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

SHERALYN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Busy but relaxing day
So much to do at this beautiful resort - walks, hikes, on-site facilities. Entertainment provided throughout the day. Staff are friendly and helpful - they are stars in the hospitality service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

CJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Venue, is great, the restaurant and food was very disappointing though.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Phelelani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Mr L R

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for family
The staff were wonderful and the food outstanding. The pool area as well as the entertainment was great. A real disappointment with the log cabin rooms, they were so dirty and need an upgrade ASAP and there is a huge problem with the flies from the stables.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Blaise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended for hikers
The service was excellent! The room was a bit messy, I don’t think they managed to clean up The previous guests mess properly. The towels were still a bit wet and the toilet was unflushed and left up. However, the food and view was incredible. The bed was comfortable and I loved the privacy of our hotel room. The staff made it all worth while and the family vibes were apparent throughout our stay! We were able to wake up at 5am and go to Bushmans Nek game reserve to start our hike- it’s very close to the hotel! There is also a little snack shop which allows you to buy some snacks for your hike! They also provide a map at reception of trails available!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Eyal

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Incredible scenery
The scenery is downright phenomenal. We stayed in the log cabin at first - then the hotel. Wow, huge difference! I'd certainly return, but not to stay in the log cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mountain hideaway
Great hotel..fantastic service! The staff go out of their way to make your experience a good one
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff, meals and amenities are first rate. I think the room itself needs an uplift, but the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Umayya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Holiday
Overall place was great with excellent views, peaceful and relaxing. Dirt road of 32km so better to get to the resort during the day. There are no activities planned for Fridays as the farm is closed. Heated pool was lovely however when we got back to the room, there was no hot water, had to call maintenance to sort out which took only a few minutes. We would go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice weekend away
Besides the few issues with the shower and the notorious dirt road, everything else was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bjorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Busman's NEK, nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Morne

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bushmens Nek
Service is outstanding and facilities are wonderful - stunning pool. Road to get there is not great so the trip took longer than expected. The hotel does need to be more environmentally friendly though - you had to run the tap for 15 minutes to get hot water, such a waste
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ross Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great venue, for a getaway. The setting of the pool and outlook to the mountains is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019