D49 Bushlands Hluhluwe, 3960 Hluhluwe, South Africa
#21 of 22 hotels in Hluhluwe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 184 hotel reviews
7.1Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.4
Location
8.1
Facilities
7.2
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 November 2023
Teboho
South AfricaBath room and toilet in the rooms
Nice and quiet
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Patricia
South AfricaThe swimming pool was not very clean. The communal kitchens were very clean but could be better equipped. No pots& very basic utensils
The location is great. Staff all very friendly & helpful. Peaceful surroundings & lovely forest
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Renton
South AfricaKitchen ill equipped, no cooking utensils, no pots just frying pans. It was difficult to cook anything much but the microwave did help for heating up ready made meals. Swimming pool was neglected and required addition of chemicals, it was green the whole time we were there and despite my suggestions, nothing was done to rectify it.
Very pleasant surroundings and staff helpful and friendly Braai was very nice and cleaned for us every day.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Johan
South AfricaMatras was very hard. No teaspoons. No indication of whats avalible or going on.
Location was ok .
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Kevin
South AfricaValue for money paidf
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Cedric
South AfricaI had a cold shower both on the evening of the 15th July and the morning of the 16th July. It seems like my gyser was switched off 🤦♂️
Tranquility of the place is exceptional.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Swart
South AfricaThe toilet facilities were very old and need upgrading. The water quality was not good.
The Bushbaby feeding each evening was lovely. The size and location of the property were great.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 3 May 2023
Dennis
South AfricaSome basic cutlery is provided in the unit, but we only had one knife and one spoon, and the communal kitchen didn't have any frying pans or spatulas, which made making breakfast a bit more challenging than necessary. Other than that, all good.
The owner is very friendly and helpful. A nice walk is available on the property, with a few different varieties of buck. Swimming pool is well positioned and clean.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 28 April 2023
Hardman
South AfricaVery untidy chalet, dusty, had cockroaches in it and bats.
Great location, friendly staff and layout good of rooms.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 25 April 2023
Cedric
South AfricaSomething to carry dishes to sink No braai tongs
Excellent location. Good value for money . Lovely views excellent Wi-Fi
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 22 March 2023
Colleen
South AfricaWe found the shower a little dirty, but not a major issue
The peace and tranquiltiy
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Lindy
South AfricaFrogs in the room
Place is quite
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 28 February 2023
Wayne
South AfricaRain and having to travel on dirt roads.
Super peaceful location. To get to lodge you travel on dirt roads and when it rained its a nightmare traveling on the dirt road. Meals were supplied and were enjoyable. Area is good with lots to do and see.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2023
Loueen
South AfricaNeed to have air conditioners or very strong fans in the Zululand heat.
The peacefulness of the place.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 6 January 2023
Alan
South Africabathrooms could do with maintenance
attractive, convenient, spacious, amenities
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2023
Frank
GermanyI like this place (I was there for the third time): it's a quiet, nice oasis, nearby Hluhluwe NP (20 minutes by car), Sta. Lucia/Cape Vidal NP (1 hour) good wifi
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 30 December 2022
Nontsikelelo
South Africathe temperature of the bath water was too cold
the quiet natural environment the view of the animals
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 25 September 2022
Mireia
SpainThe staff is very friendly. The place is nice and clean. We saw the bushbabies at 19h when they feed them.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 19 September 2022
Jacobus
South AfricaThe toilet did not want to flush properly. There is not enough space to place our foodstuffs. Cutlery was missing and the kettle cord is too short to stand on top of the bar fridge. It was easy to exit the lodge, but a hassle to get into the lodge. Also, trying to find staff on the Saturday and Sunday was a chore. That said, that area had 4 hours of loadshedding in the afternoon and two hours at night.
Our room was comfortable, the shower refreshing and the view from the verandah onto the waterhole a pleasure. We had no meals in the dining room. We braai-ed at our chalet and had breakfast in town. We were provided with bottled water which was a bonus.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 14 July 2022
Loueen
South AfricaWe were pleasantly surprised at the accommodation as it is so affordable. Basic but very clean and very comfortable. The staff were delightful and we felt very welcome. Appreciated the beautiful indigenous trees in the camping area. We will be happy to recommend Bushbaby lodge to our friends.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 11 July 2022
Johan
NetherlandsBetter go for the cabin with badroom, it is not comfortable to walk during the night to the badroom
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 11 July 2022
Denise
South AfricaThe communal bathrooms could do with an upgrade.
The rooms were comfortable with a lovely verandah and braai.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 4 July 2022
Peter
South AfricaOnly thing I could find fault with or have an issue with is the beds the double beds need to upgrade the mattresses cause when you sleep you feel the springs pushing through.
Everything is nice there the place is clean view is amazing and it is quiet there. The staff is very friendly aswell. The breakfast they offer as an added extra is well worth it.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 27 June 2022
Ann
South AfricaBar could have opened Been offered dinner / braai facility
Upgraded to ensuite rooms - much better for us. WiFi would not work at all. Staff were great and friendly and helpful Bar could have opened for us Not a lot to do but not the fault of Bushbaby (restaurants in town)
Stayed in June 2022
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