Khaya Ndlovu Game Reserve, Blue Canyon Conservancy, 1380 Hoedspruit, South Africa
#43 of 78 hotels in Hoedspruit
Guests' ChoiceBased on 111 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 April 2024
Miriam
NetherlandsWonderful place to stay. Great ambiance and full with character. Amazing views. Excellent food. Very friendly staff. Great opportunities for game viewing.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Gareth
South AfricaNothing, 10 out of 10!
Everything! Let’s just start with the view…enough said! Facilities were just so comfortable and a next level of luxury and enjoyment! We didn’t want to leave the pool area, sitting there with a drink in hand overlooking a busy water hole with the beautiful mountains in the background is just incredible. And all credit to the staff who were just so incredible and so accommodating and friendly, we were treated like friends and made to feel at home than just guests. Just wonderful people to talk to and interact with. Well done everyone! You guys were all amazing!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Pfariso
South AfricaNothing really
Impeccable service, Very dedicated and friendly staff, The spa was so calming, Informative game drives with enthusiastic rangers. The food was absolutely great. My room was so huge and comfortable
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Livia
BelgiumNothing, everything was perfect
This manor is a gem: beautiful view with the sunset just in front of the pool, the staff is really nice and the food incredible! I recommand also to do a game drive in the reserve.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Mark
BelgiumWiFi was not always working.
The second time for us was even better! Very friendly personal! Great location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Tebogo
South AfricaMy only complaint was the cold showers we were subjected to in our rooms. Water was only warm first few seconds and completely cold thereafter. Reported this and only got warm water 1 day of reporting and thereafter back to cold
The place is absolutely stunning. It has the necessary ambience and views. You can spot animals from just chilling on their deck or breakfast. Very attentive employees. Truth, Tinashhe and Terrence provide the best services and made the stay more enjoyable. They literally made Khaya feel like home. I would be doing a disservice if i don't mention the Game drive with Mpho. It was the best game drive ever, very Informative and engaging. Overall stay was beautiful. We enjoyed ourselves
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Vera
BelgiumAirco/heating in the room was broke. But the staff provided a spare heater.
Catering in general is outstanding. New viewing deck is a real plus.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Urs
United StatesNothing was amiss!
The location with unimpeded view over the distant Drakensberg Mountains is spectacular. The staff were super friendly and attentive and the bed was exceptionally comfortable.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 April 2023
Millicent
South AfricaFriendly Staff and Management; Good location; Nice meals, but need to add variety on the breakfast, like a different menu for each day.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 29 March 2023
Gracious
South AfricaNone
The food, game drive, massage and the staff.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 18 March 2023
Reinier
NetherlandsNothing, or wait....there was one thing, we had to leave 🤗
It was amazing, the gamedrives with Semmy, the lovely food and our stay in the tent! What an excellent view, we were sitting in the middle of nature with the zebra's, wildebeast and girafs around the tent. At night we could hear the lions and hyena, we loved it The tent was really one of a kind, with a bath and a nice bed, outside shower and room/tent service You guys really spoiled us and we didnt want to leave, so we booked every day an extra day untill it was really time to fly back home Thank you so much and see you soon at the manor house, because we will be neigbours later this year 🥰🥰
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Amber
South Africanothing. perfect all around!
absolutely everything! such a stunning lodge, with such kind and lovely staff!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 4 January 2023
Annmarie
United StatesMy only feedback would be that I booked activities through email ahead of time (day tour, massages, airport shuttle), but the person checking us in wasn’t aware of them. More communication would have made us feel more comfortable, but everything did work out great as planned.
The staff are wonderful here, so friendly and welcoming. Special staff shout outs to Cissy and Truth! We loved our garden suite - felt very homey and also had a lot of space. It was great to have the laundry service - this stay was part of a much larger trip so we really appreciated it. The food was very good and we loved the massages!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2022
Maishibe
South AfricaThere is a train track close to the property and you can hear the train twice a day
The food was delicious and the service was exceptional
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 18 December 2022
Rams
South AfricaLoadshedding our phones were literally dead. Pool looked dirty Backyard mirror in room 3 was not cleaned
Everything else not counted below. Friendly staff
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 31 October 2022
Dr
South Africaswimming pool was dirty
food
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 8 October 2022
Alexandra
Germanythere is something which is kind of out of their control, but also kind of in their control: some guests were very very very loud, also on a game drive. they went on the game drive drunk already. they were yelling, they were so loud and annoying, animals left. 3 white people which were alo very arrogant to employees and other guests and had no manners, seemed to be from netherlands or maybe speaking africans, can t tell. but must sadly say: they were awful, also to people of color, which is a no go. so, it might be a good idea: not to take people on a game drive who are completly drunk already. i am sorry to mention it. it s just an idea. its still an amazing place.
its an amazing place with an overview over an human made water hole so you will see many animals, it has a nice pool, rooms are nic and clean, the staff is nice and very kind, Tracy and Sammy are amazing people, food is good, its a charming place and i can really recommend it. also Sammy is an amazing guide and he knows kind of everything about the bush. i can really recommed you to do a game drive with him. this place is a little bit bigger, but i did know this before, so, don t expect the "its just me and the bush" thing. but thats totally fine, just to let you know. you will meet people.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 5 October 2022
Bianca
South AfricaWe would've like a bar fridge in the room
The friendly staff and food menu
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 26 September 2022
Philou34730
Franceeverything was perfect
beautiful and peaceful place, staff extremely friendly. excellent food. wonderful breakfast....and all trips are well organised..thanks to sissi at the spa and to Suprise for his kindness...we come back for sure
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 25 September 2022
Frans
South AfricaNothing.
Beautiful setting! Very comfortable bed in the garden suite. Extremely friendly and helpful staff, making our stay wonderful. Very good food and service.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 21 September 2022
Kevin
United KingdomNothing not to like.
The Manor house is quite simply beautiful with an excellent swimming pool, bar area and view over the Blyde Canyon mountains and bushveld. The gardens are simply quite stunning. The staff were excellent and attended our every need - a special call out to Reason for his service (along with everyone else of course) and Chef Vandi for producing the best dinner meal we had during our 17 day stay in South Africa. The animal sightings were great as was the game drive with lots of good information imparted from the guides. The rooms are immaculate and clean.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 12 August 2022
Fabiola
South AfricaThe portions of food were absolutely perfect and the food was of such a high standard.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 9 August 2022
Gwambe
South AfricaThe bed in the tent it's time to change it 🤣🤣🤣
Reason Khoza, Ronald, Sammy, Gareth, sisJabu, the massage Sis SESI, Bongane,chefs you guys are amazing thanks for making our trip so amazing on top the lions visited our tent it was awesome. Thank you Mr Manager for everything
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 31 July 2022
Cathrine
South Africaexcellent housekeeping service. staff is friendly. great food
Stayed in July 2022
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