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Reviews of First Group Bushman’s Nek 4 stars

Bushmans Nek Road, 3257 Drakensberg Garden, South Africa

#7 of 10 hotels in Drakensberg Garden

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 911 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    4.7

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  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no WiFi in the room and having dstv is just outdated. WiFi and Netflix app is a must going forward.

    The resort is well kept and staff are friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Lovely place with great architecture! Could use more staff to help guests with needs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Hotel Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was a bit disappointed that on our second night when we got back after a long day around 8pm, the fresh lemon water dispenser that had been available the first night was empty. We were thirsty and had no other fresh water to drink, and no staff were anywhere to be found.

    Awesome location in Constantia near the botanical gardens. Loved the bathroom with its marble and huge tub. Bed was comfortable and room was large. Nice tall ceilings and pretty architecture, like a French country manor. Breakfast was nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road to the resort should be better .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    7.0
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hotel Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were not made aware the was a electrical issue beyond the normal loadshedding which kinda killed mood to be seating in the dark at 21H00

    The view from the pool is amazing

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    9.0
    I really enjoyed my time. From the staff members to the food and our rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hotel Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool

    Peace and staff is very friendly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food in the restaurant

    Ambiance, friendly service.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hotel Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The long horrible dirt road.Not good for a sedan vehicle

    Food was excellent and the pool area was awesome

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    8.0
    Lovely relaxing gettaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Hotel Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food at the restaurant are a bit of a hit and miss. Breakfast was a bit dry and pasta was stodgy and bland. The steaks and burgers are great. Brownies are delicious but cake was dry and stale. The lawnmower at the pool area at 10am meant we could not relax by the pool in the morning.

    The staff are amazing,welcoming , friendly and very helpful. Rooms are comfortable and the pool area and views are the highlight of the stay. We enjoyed our stay emensly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 45 min drive on the gravel road.,but when you get their the views are amazing. Rooms should have fans,during the day very hot.

    Serene and tranquil, loved the hot pools.self catering apartments has all the basic stuff you need.brds very comfortable. Value for money.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hotel Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stay was very relaxing, and the staff were friendly .

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    7.0
    Adventurous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hotel Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I didn't enjoy my breakfast everything was dry.

    The view is amazing, I really enjoyed the tractor ride. I'm definitely coming back with my kids Bushman's Nek has a lot of adventurous activities for kids.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A fan had to be requested as the rooms were hot at night. Would suggest at least 2 fans for both bedrooms. Suggest having a mop and broom in the cleaning cupboard.

    Everything about Bushmans Nek is awesome. Food, entertainment, facilities. Especially if you have kids, my little one had a blast. Rooms were neat and comfy. Unit contained almost everything you could possibly need.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Log Cabin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Please provide a microwave cover, so that the food does not splash around in the microwave.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    9.0
    Excellent value for money. Accommodation super. One of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was amazing as is

    The location is perfect. Views of the mountains from every part of the property. The food is very affordable and well prepared. The staff was helpful and professional, lovely smiles every morning. The pool was amazing. The grounds well kept. The building while being old was of a high standard and everything worked. I will be making this regular destination. Please don’t up the prices it’s one of the few beautiful place that we not well off South Africans can afford. Well done.! 👏👏

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    The stay at Bushmans Nek was well worth the trip. Have a lovely weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Hotel Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Gravel road to the resort...

    Room was neat, comfortable and serviced. View was spectacular. The Rock pool was awesome. Has some heated pools as well. Lots of activities for all ages. Restaurant was affordable and the food was great.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hotel Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dirt road is the only negative comment as we do not have a 4x4.

    Very peaceful and relaxing holiday. Friendly staff. Good food. Well maintained resort.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Hotel Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 20km dirt road but it's worth it

    Great service and clean accomadation

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    8.0
    It was the perfect break to end of the festive season.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Restaurant food was not great. Did not enjoy the food and opted to rather make use of the self catering facilities instead of ordering from the restaurant. Inside seating of restaurant is also quite small. Games room also needs to be improved.

    Room had been renovated. The pictures on booking.com of the room are outdated. we were pleasantly surprised that the rooms had been renovated. The heated pool was amazing. The views were breathtaking. It was really great that all the features of the resort, pool, views, restaurant, play ground, were a step outside of the room. Love that all the amenities are easily accessible.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    7.0
    Great location, good value. Spa treatments very good but spa could have been cleaner.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hotel Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 'muesli' was rice crispies with raisins. Perhaps better not to offer it.

    The location is stunning, especially the view from the pool.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Hotel Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sales Manger on site was not professional. Work ethics left much to be desired.

    I loved the view and the pool facility

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    9.0
    Spectacular Mountain views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The restaurant is a bit mediocre and could do better. Ordering a basket of ribs for R80 and only receiving four ribs is not acceptable. The salads also barely had filling and were just a bunch of leaves. I also suggest that the gardeners do not mow the lawn while people have lunch at the pool. They are disturbing the peace and quietness.

    Nice spacious room with a king bed and en-suite bathroom. The kitchenette was well equipped. The room was serviced and cleaned every day. We loved the views from the pool. The hiking routes nearby are lovely and well-maintained. All the staff are super friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old equipment in the games room that weren’t working.

    Relaxing

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    7.0
    the stay was pleasant , really enjoyed the views & staff was accomidating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was no Wi-Fi network in the rooms, even our own data could not be used.

    The view was excellent, rooms was comfortable, and pool looks stunning.

    Stayed in December 2023

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