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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

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Review score

Based on 926 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    4.9

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  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Four-Bedroom Farm Cottage - Annex
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was excellent

    location, setting, scenery

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful surroundings and view of the Southern berg. Very friendly and helpful staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Looking forward to our next visit already!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Log Cabin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My booking had breakfast included for both mornings but I was still charged a separate bill for breakfast which I was refunded more than 2 weeks after my check out. Can the reception staff kindly be more careful when processing our check ins, check out and any outstanding dues because this mistake was negligence on the property yet caused me great inconvenience.

    Lots of facilities for kids to play. Beautiful and well kept lawns, facilities and rooms. We were late for breakfast on Saturday morning after taking a morning hike and the kitchen staff was still kind enough to serve us breakfast after cut off time, we really appreciated that. My kids loved everything about Bushmen’s Nek and they’re already looking forward to our next visit.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

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

    no Tupperware for temporary storage in the fridge. we paid R200 for the games room and used nothing that was for free, but had to pay extra for everything we did use, so it wasn’t really explained but we felt like it wasn’t a good deal. we had African music from 7pm till 5am been played very loudly and singing and shouting in drunk voices by many people that entire time, which kept us awake and annoyed us a lot, we did report it to reception.

    . stunning views, large communal area for my whole family, the heated pool was a hit! the animal farm was a good attraction as was the horseride. Bowls was also a fun tradition for our family in the Berg. all in all, a great time was had by all!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road conditions getting to the resort

    Coffees and muffins were great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Tough drive, but 100% worth it!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Communication from First Group was as poor as I've ever experienced dealing with almost any "big" company. Really, really bad in that department. The road to the hotel was in very poor condition on our way there - the pouring rain in the days leading up to us arriving didn't help, but it took us nearly an hour to get through the 17km (one of the two dirt roads to get there from the main, tar road) stretch.

    The area is stunning. It really highlights just how lucky we are to live in this immensely beautiful country. We took a walk to a waterfall nearby (2.6 km's each way) and took in the views of the incredible mountains and natural beauty surrounding us. The staff were wonderful. Very warm, friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Hotel Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I missed a really comfortable lounge chair in my room. I love reading and would have appreciated one. Room 37

    Very professionally run operation. Beautiful surroundings. I loved the lounge area!!! Very comfortable and well laid out to accommodate many groups of all sizes, without 1 encroaching on another.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful and serene.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom Farm Cottage - Annex
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Even though there is a gravel road,the road was well maintained and we had no problems traveling on it.The Bergview cottage where we stayed is not on the premises of the property.It is 3.1km away.When I booked originally,I was not aware of the fact as the cottage is advertised as part of Bushmans neck.

    The Cottage has all the facilities that one might need-lovely rooms,very comfortable and beautiful view.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff took about 40minutes to serve us breakfast and they got our order wrong. The hotel could use a method of having a buffet for breakfast instead of being limited to R130 for breakfast. There was a confusion with the bill, the hotel overcharged me for breakfast but then the confusion was sorted out, that is why I suggest the buffet option coz even the staff get confused with working out the correct amount. The restaurant closes at 7.30pm which is ridiculous considering the travel time and the very bad gravel road(35km) going to the hotel, we arrived late at 8pm only to found out that the restaurant was closed and we were very hungry

    The 2 bedroom chalet was spacious and comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Very relaxing atmosphere to enjoy, clean rooms and daily room cleaning was a pleasure. Views are absolutely spectacular
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price of some of the food/drinks menu items are ridiculous. It’s also little cheeky to pay for a games card as well as having to insert coins to enjoy some of the games room activities

    It’s beautifully nestled amongst the mountains and so the views are spectacular Loved that there was a hot pool to enjoy and loved the outfit activities. There was always something to do

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

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

    The road leading to the place. It's not for all types of cars

    Everything from reception staff, cleaners, Micaela, to the waiters What stood out was the warm rocky pool

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    An epic weekend in the most beautiful setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hotel Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The small pink air fresheners in the bathrooms and the smell of the rooms. The lack of vegan options on the menu.

    The heated pool and the verandah as well as the bring and braai evening

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Hotel Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dirt road in takes a little bit of battle to get over but worth it to get to the hotel.

    Wonderful kind and helpful staff, incredible pool and outside area. A wonderful quiet get away.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • 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

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