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Reviews of Bushbaby Lodge & Camping 3 stars

D49 Bushlands Hluhluwe, 3960 Hluhluwe, South Africa

#21 of 22 hotels in Hluhluwe

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 184 hotel reviews

7.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    7.0
    It's was exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bath room and toilet in the rooms

    Nice and quiet

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyed the peace & quiet, the chalet was very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    6.0
    A pleasant and relaxing stay, conveniently close to Hluhluwe game reserve.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Kitchen 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Matras was very hard. No teaspoons. No indication of whats avalible or going on.

    Location was ok .

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Value for money paidf

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I 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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    7.0
    An enjoyable stay with comfortable but basic accommodation and pretty environment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Some 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very 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

    8.0
    Greatb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Something 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

    8.0
    We loved our time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We found the shower a little dirty, but not a major issue

    The peace and tranquiltiy

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Frogs in the room

    Place is quite

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2023

    8.0
    Well worth it. Excelent weekend get away from everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rain 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

    7.0
    Have stayed at Bushbaby lodge before and find it very comfortable, convenient and good value for mon
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Need 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

    8.0
    great for what I needed and paid, good value, basic but adequate. would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    bathrooms could do with maintenance

    attractive, convenient, spacious, amenities

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2023

    8.0
    good base for exploring the region
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I 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

    6.0
    A good place to unwind and spend time in the natural environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    6.0
    Overall, Bushbaby Lodge is very affordable and for the price, comfortable and a pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    8.0
    A great place to stay in the Hluhluwe area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    We 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Better 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

    6.0
    We enjoyed our stay and the bushbabies were a highlight.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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

    6.0
    It was a pleasant experience but with minor changes it can be amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Only 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

    8.0
    Great place to stay. Not a lot to do in Hluhluwe left a night early moved on. Great Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bar 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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