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First Group Bushman's Nek

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa

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First Group Bushman's Nek offers a perfect mountain escape for families. Enjoy outdoor meals at Bush Pot, Swedish massages at La Vita Spa, and free WiFi. Active travelers love the bike rentals, mini golf, hiking trails, and three outdoor pools with a waterslide.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Double Room, 1 King Bed

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Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 48 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 Bedroom Log Cabin

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Fireplace
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

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Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 57 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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3 Bedroom Chalet

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Heating
Refrigerator
TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 98 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

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Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 48 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

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Bushman's Nek Road, Underberg District, Drakensberg Gardens, KwaZulu-Natal, 3257

About this property

First Group Bushman's Nek

Family-friendly hotel in the mountains
You can look forward to a free grocery shopping service, a rooftop terrace, and mini golf at First Group Bushman's Nek. Adventurous travelers may like the racquetball/squash, horseback riding, and fishing at this hotel. Indulge in a body treatment, a manicure/pedicure, and a hot stone massage at La Vita Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Bush Pot, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking and volleyball. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and an elevator
  • Barbecue grills, a TV in the lobby, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All 55 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities like safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bush Pot

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1956
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 at the property

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Does First Group Bushman's Nek have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is First Group Bushman's Nek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at First Group Bushman's Nek?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at First Group Bushman's Nek?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at First Group Bushman's Nek?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is First Group Bushman's Nek located?

This family-friendly Drakensberg Gardens hotel is located in the mountains, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Maloti-Drakensberg Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Mkhomazi Wilderness area and Cobham State Forest. Clocktower Centre and Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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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

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great variety of possible activities. Sport-Package for just 100 Rand. Tennis, Put Put (9 holes), Ping Pong, Squash, Poolbillard, very nice swimming pool with slide and warm water section. Pony riding at the next farm possible, wonderful Drakensberg-landscape
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

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

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

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

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Mr L R

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Locatie is prachtig, mooi uitzicht. Echt even tot rust komen, resort is van alle gemakken voorzien. Enige minpuntje; het ligt in the middle of nowhere, dus even een boodschapje halen of wat ondernemen is niet zo 1-2-3 gedaan. Om er te komen moet je ca 45 minuten via een onverharde weg.
Stayed 3 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

An overall pleasant stay. All needs were catered to.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Aziz

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

GREAT PLACE - COULD BE BETTER

Great place. Not proply catering for winter, properly blankets. Fireplace fauly. Room got smoked. No daily cleaning as promised. No refil of soaps,lotion etc. Bathroom had no hooks for bath towels and clothing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Vickash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The views were breath taking. The area was geeat. There were plenty of entertainment only downside was that it was closed on a friday. We got in on a Thursday afternoon and left on a saturday morning. The other down side was there were always additional charges for the on site entertainment, which like other resorts ive been to.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely family holiday

Lovely views, friendly staff. 3 star hotel but 5 star service.

6/10 Okay

Pearl, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Beautiful setting

A beautiful part of the world but cooler than I expected. The staff were helpful and lit a fire which made he atmosphere more cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The initial room booked I had confirmed there was a shower with the reservation agent, however on arrival the room had no shower at all. The receptionist remied the situation very efficiently by moving our room to another with a shower - great service!

2/10 Terrible

Sandra, Santa Cruz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a family resort!

We are traveling for two yrs and this has been our worst hotel experience yet! The security was non existent and the hotel allowed a very large and loud party to take place on the premises until 3:00 in the morning, even though several calls had been made. Then they allowed many drunk party goers to wander around knocking on doors and looking thru windows. When security was requested we where told they do not have any and that everything would be quiet by 4:00. To think they call themselves a family resort is very unsettling as never have I been more scared to have my family with me.