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Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort

3.5 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Front of property - evening/night
Exclusive Villa, 6 Bedrooms, Valley View, Mountainside | In-room dining
Exclusive Villa, 6 Bedrooms, Valley View, Mountainside | Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Mountain view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
R532 to Graskop, Matibidi, Mpumalanga, 1270
  • Motlatse Canyon Provincial Nature Reserve
    10 min walk
  • Blyde River Canyon
    7 min drive
  • Three Rondavels
    9 min drive
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    96 min drive

Room options

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Exclusive Villa, 6 Bedrooms, Valley View, Mountainside

Exclusive Villa, 6 Bedrooms, Valley View, Mountainside

  • 440 sq m
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 5 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Classic Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Resort View, Garden Area

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Resort View, Garden Area

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Chalet, 2 Single Beds, Resort View, Garden Area

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Chalet, 2 Single Beds, Resort View, Garden Area

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View, Garden Area

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View, Garden Area

  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area (2)

Deluxe Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area (2)

  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area (1)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area (1)

  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Ground Floor

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Ground Floor

  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View, Garden Area (3)

Deluxe Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View, Garden Area (3)

  • 104 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Interior entrance

Blyde River Canyon Lodge

Pool
Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi
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The price is AU$197
for 1 cabin
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
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About the area

Matibidi

Located in Matibidi, Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort is on a river, a 1-minute drive from Motlatse Canyon Provincial Nature Reserve and 7 minutes from Blyde River Canyon. .This family-friendly aparthotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Three Rondavels and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Bourkes' Luck Potholes.
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What's nearby

  • Motlatse Canyon Provincial Nature Reserve - 10 min walk
  • Blyde River Canyon - 7 min drive
  • Three Rondavels - 9 min drive
  • Bourkes' Luck Potholes - 17 min drive
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 86 min drive

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kadisi Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blyde River Canyon - ‬151 min drive

About this property

Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort

Family-friendly aparthotel with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool
Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort offers 100 accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions are provided, with satellite programming available. Bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite with local and international cuisine at Kadisi Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11 AM.
Kadisi Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Umbrellas
  • Sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Playground

Restaurants on site

  • Kadisi Restaurant

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–11 AM: ZAR 130.00 for adults and ZAR 90 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • meeting rooms

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • No lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout curtains
  • Safe at front desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Porter/bellboy

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis courts
  • Nature reserve
  • Mini golf on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Wildlife and game viewing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Safari tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game drive nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 100 rooms
  • Built in 1968

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 130.00 for adults and ZAR 90 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Blyde Canyon Forever Resort Matibidi
Blyde Canyon Forever Resort
Blyde Canyon Forever Matibidi
Blyde Canyon Forever
Blyde Canyon, A Forever
Blyde Canyon A Forever Resort
Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort Matibidi
Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort Aparthotel
Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort Aparthotel Matibidi

Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 196 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luis Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lana

Travelled with family
Location is it here… great views & hiking trails nearby. Baboons everywhere which is fun to see but the property is a lil run down and dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
On my list of South Africa' Seven natural wonders
Stunning venue and great resort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Marli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hiking heaven and awesome views. Putt-Putt and trampolines are not clean and not maintained.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

LuVerne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was great to be able to stay over and hike the next day. There is a shop on the premises but it closed before we arrived. The apartment was clean and easy to use. No coffee pot (or French press), but instant is available. The hiking was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lufuno

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

N

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelisiwe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Charlene, Devonshire

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant food was really bad. All the staff so friendly that we felt bad to actually say the truth on the day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

M

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good standard. Not luxury but position cannot be beaten.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Whisky

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well maintained, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Awesome place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tseko

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Nicolaas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very good
Very nice. Will definately recomment.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

MAGGIE

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The natural beauty is wonderful. The accomodations are dated with tiny kitchens, poor kitchen equipment and stained curtains. Beds are fine. I would describe the units generally as clean, and mostly comfortable. Definitely not in the "luxury" category as claimed. Luxury providers do not search their guests' cars when they leave the property. The reason given for the search was to prevent theft of plants and animals. The more likely reason is to prevent theft of microwaves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manoko

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A great stay!
We had a wonderful stay. The resort is close to many places of attraction which made access very easy. The only issue we had was with the showers/bath which had no curtain and made showers very messy.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Mariah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Roger

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Remember

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022