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First Group Bushman's Nek

3.0 star property
Mountain hotel in Drakensberg Gardens with 3 outdoor pools and spa

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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | View from room
Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area | TV
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Balcony

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Children's pool
  • Spa tub
  • Waterslide
  • 24-hour room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
For families
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 48 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 Bedroom Log Cabin

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 48 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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3 Bedroom Chalet | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

3 Bedroom Chalet

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 98 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bushman's Nek Road, Underberg District, Drakensberg Gardens, KwaZulu-Natal, 3257

What's nearby

  • Cobham State Forest - 40 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Underberg Country Club - 64 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Underberg Studio - 65 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve - 66 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Himeville Museum - 70 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 113.5 miles/182.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pig & Pony - ‬17 min walk

About this property

First Group Bushman's Nek

First Group Bushman's Nek features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Drakensberg Mountains. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, facials, or body treatments, and Bush Pot serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There are 3 outdoor pools, a bar/lounge, and in-room conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 55 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Racquetball/squash
  • Volleyball
  • Mini golf
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1956
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa tub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

La Vita Spa has massage/treatment rooms, couples treatment room(s), and outdoor treatment areas. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Bush Pot - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Bushmans Nek
Bushmans Nek Drakensberg Gardens
Bushmans Nek Hotel
Bushmans Nek Hotel Drakensberg Gardens
Bushman's Nek Lodge Drakensberg Gardens
Bushman's Nek Lodge
Bushman's Nek Drakensberg Gardens
First Group Bushman's Nek Hotel Drakensberg Gardens
Bushman's Nek Hotel Drakensberg Gardens
Bushman's Nek Hotel
First Group Bushman's Nek Hotel
First Group Bushman's Nek Drakensberg Gardens
First Group Bushman's Nek
First Group Bushman's Nek Hotel
First Group Bushman's Nek Drakensberg Gardens
First Group Bushman's Nek Hotel Drakensberg Gardens

Frequently asked questions

Does First Group Bushman's Nek offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, First Group Bushman's Nek does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at First Group Bushman's Nek?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at First Group Bushman's Nek?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at First Group Bushman's Nek?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at First Group Bushman's Nek?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at First Group Bushman's Nek and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, fishing, and hiking and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes racquetball/squash and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa, soothe your senses in the spa tub, or go for a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. First Group Bushman's Nek also has a waterslide, a sauna, and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near First Group Bushman's Nek?
Yes, Bush Pot offers alfresco dining.
What's the area around First Group Bushman's Nek like?
First Group Bushman's Nek is a short 1-minute walk from Drakensberg Mountains and 5 minutes' walk from Maloti-Drakensberg Park.

First Group Bushman's Nek Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great about bushman’s. Staff were friendly and kind and the cabins were beautiful and modern. Only thing we had a bit of trouble with was a trainee at the desk who kept being left by himself and he clearly hadn’t yet been trained in some of the basic info so made it a bit difficult to get clear answers but he was lovely and tried very hard to help. Otherwise, no complaints
Andrew, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Family holiday
We stayed in the 2 bedroom chalet. We'll appointed, but the carpets must go. !!! Disgusting smell(no mat to clean your feet when walking in from outside)... needs attention, the couches need a clean. The need were comfortable. Rooms spacious and kitchen well fitted out. We have been before, and our up with the smell of the carpets.... for the view. Food in restaurant was good
Michelle, 3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Disappointed
Property is extremely dated. Bathroom is uncomfortably small. Funny smell in the room. Shower did not work properly. More interested in trying to sell you there holiday club than give service while you there.
Rowan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Vernnie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Adrian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

EJ, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jonathan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Shaylin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Must visit mountain resort
Had the best long weekend but can easily stay for a week as there is so much to do. Entertainment and activities fill your day. Cleanliness was excellent and staff sanitise all sports equipment. Rooms well cleaned and sanitised. Staff wear masks. Staff are so friendly and helpful, they do the hospitalty industry proud. Just be aware of a gravel road you need to travel on but it is worth it!
SHERALYN, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Busy but relaxing day
So much to do at this beautiful resort - walks, hikes, on-site facilities. Entertainment provided throughout the day. Staff are friendly and helpful - they are stars in the hospitality service.
SHERALYN, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

CJ, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Venue, is great, the restaurant and food was very disappointing though.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Phelelani, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great for family
The staff were wonderful and the food outstanding. The pool area as well as the entertainment was great. A real disappointment with the log cabin rooms, they were so dirty and need an upgrade ASAP and there is a huge problem with the flies from the stables.
Mr L R, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Recommended for hikers
The service was excellent! The room was a bit messy, I don’t think they managed to clean up The previous guests mess properly. The towels were still a bit wet and the toilet was unflushed and left up. However, the food and view was incredible. The bed was comfortable and I loved the privacy of our hotel room. The staff made it all worth while and the family vibes were apparent throughout our stay! We were able to wake up at 5am and go to Bushmans Nek game reserve to start our hike- it’s very close to the hotel! There is also a little snack shop which allows you to buy some snacks for your hike! They also provide a map at reception of trails available!
Blaise, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Eyal, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Incredible scenery
The scenery is downright phenomenal. We stayed in the log cabin at first - then the hotel. Wow, huge difference! I'd certainly return, but not to stay in the log cabin.
5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mountain hideaway
Great hotel..fantastic service! The staff go out of their way to make your experience a good one
Lilian, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff, meals and amenities are first rate. I think the room itself needs an uplift, but the bed was comfortable.
Vera, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Holiday
Overall place was great with excellent views, peaceful and relaxing. Dirt road of 32km so better to get to the resort during the day. There are no activities planned for Fridays as the farm is closed. Heated pool was lovely however when we got back to the room, there was no hot water, had to call maintenance to sort out which took only a few minutes. We would go back again.
Umayya, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Nice weekend away
Besides the few issues with the shower and the notorious dirt road, everything else was very good
2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Busman's NEK, nice stay
Bjorn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Morne, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bushmens Nek
Service is outstanding and facilities are wonderful - stunning pool. Road to get there is not great so the trip took longer than expected. The hotel does need to be more environmentally friendly though - you had to run the tap for 15 minutes to get hot water, such a waste
Sharon, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great venue, for a getaway. The setting of the pool and outlook to the mountains is beautiful.
Ross Patrick, 3-night romance trip
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