R22, 3960 Hluhluwe, South Africa
#11 of 22 hotels in Hluhluwe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 83 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
5.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 April 2024
David
BotswanaAwkward parking at times (tight space); the minuscule fridge in the kitchen; no floor mats next to the bed; no remote for the aircon and lack of Peaceful Sleep/Doom for the room ( 3 nights with mosquitoes 🤨). No cold water pressure in the shower on last night ( was on then a dribble?)
The location and being in the forest. The trails and the birds/duikers. 💜
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Werner
South AfricaWe could hear the vehicles on a road about 500 meters away, but it wasn't enough to distract from the bush experience.
The setting of the house is in a smallish reserve, surrounded by lush forest. We enjoyed the well equipped outdoor kitchen. It is roofed so we had no problems during a rain storm. The aircons in the units worked well in the heat wave and the communal pool was a life saver. Unit was clean with good beds. A bonus was a complementary guided night walk to search for bushbabies, scorpions and chameleons. The marked walks within the reserve was great for bird watching and seeing game on foot. Lots of birds and small game. Great staff made us feel more then welcome.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Yury
United StatesNo wi fi in rooms
Outdoor kitchen is nice
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Libby
South AfricaOur stay was too short!
We loved that the cottage was self sufficient with bush views. It had a big bath and comfy bed, and there was a lovely walk way to the Roof Top Bar with Honesty Bar . The forest and bush walks were beautiful and great to be able to walk in the wild among the non-preditor wild life, and be part of Kuleni eco-estate. Good location as close to False Bay and Hluhluwe Game Reserve.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Sifiso
South Africa*No WiFi *No wardrobes for hanging our clothes *No television
The place was very good, attractive, I wish I can come back with my kids for vacation maybe for 3 days.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 6 June 2023
Peter
South AfricaThere was NO TV
Peace and nature
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Achim
GermanyWifi in room didn't work (but there's Wifi close to the reception which works fine). The sign for the lodge is easy to miss from the main road (the drive-off is right next to a big white building with a distillery / restaurant). If you love nature you'll love it here but if you are the type of person who feels uncomfortable at the sight of an ant this is probably not for you as it's in the middle of the bush and you might find the occasional critter in your room.
Super friendly host. Everything clean and in good shape. There's a really good restaurant nearby (5min drive) where you can grab breakfast / lunch / dinner. They also have small trails on the property and also a nice sunset patio where you can grab a drink from an honesty bar. The lodge is in the Kuleni Game Park and you're basically in the middle of the bush. Our host was very knowledgeable with all things nature and excited to share with us. Super nice that he showed us his collection of snakes (and very informative)! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 11 May 2023
Carol
United KingdomI know it's difficult but maybe a note on the cottage door telling us of the loadsheding times.
What a lovely cottage we stayed in. So much space. The bed was sumptuous!! Bathroom had a lovely corner bath and walk in shower. Surrounding very pretty.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 April 2023
Shaida
South AfricaThe space was great in my room cause I also had my daughter with me
Location was perfect
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Praven
South AfricaGreat service
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 21 March 2023
Christine
South Africathe distance and the drive way to the place - we got stuck in the sand
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 7 January 2023
Sandra
GermanySuper friendly and helpful!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2022
Stuart
United KingdomSecluded location. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 11 December 2022
Shannen
Irelandnothing
everything it had to offer form the seclusion to the little walking trails it has
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 11 October 2022
Sinethemba
South Africathere where a lot of frogs in the cottage
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 5 September 2022
Nz
New ZealandWish we had stayed for 4 nights
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 5 September 2022
Nz
New ZealandThe rooms are big & the beds are comfy, but the units need a little bit of TLC and updating. The 1 outside light on the walkway is very bright and shone right into our kids room, either need darker curtains or the angle of the light needs be changed/moved.
The game ranger (DeWet) was very knowledgeable and extremely accommodating, he took us on a night bush/bug walk which the kids loved and so did we! The outdoor kitchen is an experience that the kids enjoyed, eating outside under the stars 🌟
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 11 July 2022
Bisschop
South AfricaThere was no writing desk in the rooms, although there was a table at the outdoor kitchen and at the deck. The traffic noise was loud and slightly spoiled what was otherwise a very nice place.
The unit was large and comfortable for two people, nicely spaced away from other units and surrounded by forest. Wonderful view from the upper deck and the honesty bar was great for a quiet drink.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 21 June 2022
Wendy
South AfricaDecks require maintenance
Great location close to Imfolozi Hluhluwe Park, set in amongst natural forest and easy to get to. Outstanding restaurant, Delish, at the entrance to the Kuleni Game Park.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 13 June 2022
Brenda
South Africanestled in the bushes, a kitchen outside - love it as it’s different to the usual - and not too many chalets therefore not overcrowded.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 22 March 2022
Ooohlala
South AfricaKitchen was outside of the unit Bath was very small
Nice size unit...quiet and set in a nice secluded woodlands setting
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 4 January 2022
Christopher
South Africaour kitchen was located outside the chalet, when it rained cooking food was a bit of an issue as the braai had no cover
nice and quiet for a short getaway that wasn’t far to travel to
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 4 January 2022
Lidof
South Africa2 plate stove too old and weak for the cast iron pots . Wall plugs needed adaptors instead of usb and twin plugs sockets. The fridge and bar fridge does not get cold enough.
Quite and private.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 2 January 2022
Heidi
South AfricaDespite the foresty feel and relative remoteness, it is close enough to a national road to sometimes hear the traffic. Outdoor kitchen was a bit rustic.
Large rooms with aircon, foresty feel with lots of birdlife, spotted the red duiker a few times as well as resident bush baby. De Wet and Ingrid were very helpful. Accommodation was serviced. De Wet went the extra mile!
Stayed in December 2021
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