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First Group Bushman's Nek

3.0 star property
Comfortable spa hotel, walk to Drakensberg Mountains

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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | View from room
1 Bedroom Log Cabin | Terrace/patio
BBQ/picnic area
Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; alfresco dining
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
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Bushman's Nek Road, Underberg District, Drakensberg Gardens, KwaZulu-Natal, 3257
  • Popular LocationCobham State Forest40 min drive
  • Popular LocationUnderberg Country Club64 min drive
  • Popular LocationGarden Castle Caves Nature Reserve66 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Everything was great about bushman’s. Staff were friendly and kind and the cabins were beautiful and modern. Only thing ...
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May 19, 2024
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Room options

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.9/10 Excellent

Highlights

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

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

1 Bedroom Log Cabin

Highlights

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

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 517 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

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

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Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 797 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

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

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3 Bedroom Chalet | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

3 Bedroom Chalet

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 1055 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Drakensberg Gardens

Located in Drakensberg Gardens, First Group Bushman's Nek is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Drakensberg Mountains and Maloti-Drakensberg Park, while Underberg Studio and Himeville Museum are cultural highlights. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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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 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

Languages

English

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
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • 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
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Spa tub
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at First Group Bushman's Nek?

As of Jun 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First Group Bushman's Nek on Jun 3, 2024 start from $42.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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, within a 10-minute walk of Drakensberg Mountains and Maloti-Drakensberg Park. UKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

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

Traveled 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

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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 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

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

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