Farm Versfeldt Bayala, 3960 Hluhluwe, South Africa
#8 of 22 hotels in Hluhluwe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 65 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Avishkar
South AfricaThe fact that we had to leave.
The location, setup and food is amazing. The game drives and getting in touch with nature in the bush right on Durbans door step is just something else. Our hosts really went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and catered for my family full on. Our guide Praisewell was absolutely knowledgeable and experienced on the game drives and ensured that we saw the big 5. Lungelo at reservations was extremely helpful on my bookings and meal requests followed by Lihle and Mlungi who made our stay more like a home away from home.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Nicolaas
South AfricaThe staff and I must single out Olivia that made my solo trip something to remember. Thank you and may you have a great future in your profession. Nico
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Foster
South AfricaThe staff were not very adaptive when we had requests.
The safari drives and game rangers were exceptional! We had Abel and he showed us and taught us so many things!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Jorin
NetherlandsNothing really
Great private safari reserve with a lot of rhino’s. We saw a lot of animals during out stay there even on the way to and from the location :)
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Wim
South AfricaRooms are very 60s. There was a mix up with the bill. Not very professional.
Loved the location and the game drives with the extremely knowledgeable ranger.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Gayle
South AfricaLunch wasn't up to same standard as other meals. Otherwise great
Amazing game viewing. Beautiful setting
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Stephanie
South AfricaThe booking.com rate is or overseas guests, even though I'm from SA.
Very good value for money on the reseve. The sightings and ranger was great! Food was good and rooms comfortable.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Gayle
South AfricaGreat dinners but found the lunches a bit disappointing (a simple toasted sandwich should at least have the cheese melted).
Loved the game viewing and the lodge is super
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Justine
South AfricaLoved everything that there was to offer.
Food options were amazing. Loved every aspect and especially enjoyed the game drives with the knowledge of Brian.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Lara
South AfricaNothing!
It was our second visit to Bayala. What a perfect spot for a Christmas getaway. The staff are so friendly and make such an effort with the guests. It is not a stiff environment and lovely family getaway spot. Roxy was a fantastic guide. We had some incredible game viewing. The rooms are always so impeccably clean.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Katarine
BelgiumI can’t think of anything
The game drive in the morning was amazing. The room was absolutely top notch and the staff was helpful and always available.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Jonathan
AustraliaI would like a fridge in the room, but mostly it was great
This is not the fanciest resort, but the game drives are amongst the best in the world. A fellow tourist commented “better than Serengeti”. We loved our time, would absolutely go again.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Mp
SpainNothing
The game drives that are included are amazing (Thank you Abel for them!). The food was delicious and the style of the place is incredible. It was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Petermac99
South AfricaMaybe some more things to do during the day between game drives
Great food and game drives were fun and interseting.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Adrienne
South AfricaOnly minor complaint is that open-shower design leads to inevitable low-level flooding onto the floor outside the shower, which is mildly inconvenient but more so for cleaning staff than for me.
Rondavel room was comfortable, clean, and nicely-designed. Main lodge was lovely with excellent food and a lovely pool. Game drives with thoughtful and expert guides afforded excellent wildlife viewing, including most of big 5, birds, dams, landscapes, and stunning bush sunsets. Stargazing at the site another unexpected bonus.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
Matt
Hong KongFood is always fantastic, rooms are always clean and tidy and staff are always friendly!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 July 2023
Michelle
South AfricaDIdnt love the shower, and it leaked under the door very badly
Beautiful location and a very child friendly atmosphere
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 April 2023
Jenny
United KingdomFantastic location saw 4 of big five excellent staff knowledgeable rangers Food was great
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 11 January 2023
Petra
SwedenThe food could be a bit better for example for offering more varities.
A great place out un the bush. Nice facilities and very good game drive!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2022
Sandra
Germanyload shedding
we loved the most amazing game drives with Walter! he is he is fun, calm and so knowledgeable about the park and all animals.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 20 November 2022
Debbie
IrelandReally great value for money and the staff bent over backwards to make our stay really special.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 2 September 2022
Francois
South Africanothing
Absolutely wonderful staff, excellent clean accommodation and lodge.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 20 August 2022
Maria
United Stateslocation friendly staff
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 21 July 2022
Quincy
South AfricaBest boma dinners under the stars, with the fire pits to keep us warm
Stayed in June 2022
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