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First Group Bushman's Nek

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Drakensberg Mountains

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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | View from room
Waterslide
BBQ/picnic area
In-room safe, desk, bed sheets
3 Bedroom Chalet | In-room dining
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Bushman's Nek Road, Underberg District, Drakensberg Gardens, KwaZulu-Natal, 3257
  • Popular LocationCobham State Forest40 min drive
  • Popular LocationUnderberg Country Club64 min drive
  • Popular LocationGarden Castle Caves Nature Reserve66 min drive

Room options

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 48 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

1 Bedroom Log Cabin

  • 31 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage

Cottage

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 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

  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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3 Bedroom Chalet

3 Bedroom Chalet

  • 98 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Drakensberg Gardens

In Drakensberg Gardens .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Drakensberg Mountains and Maloti-Drakensberg Park. Also, uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and Mkhomazi Wilderness area is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Cobham State Forest - 40 min drive
  • Underberg Country Club - 64 min drive
  • Underberg Studio - 65 min drive
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve - 66 min drive
  • Reichenau Mission - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pig & Pony - 17 min walk

About this property

First Group Bushman's Nek

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Drakensberg Mountains
First Group Bushman's Nek offers its guests a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a waterslide. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. A children's pool, a spa tub, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly First Group Bushman's Nek. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Drakensberg Gardens hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1956
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
First Group Bushman's Nek offers 55 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at First Group Bushman's Nek

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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First Group Bushman's Nek Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rowan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vernnie

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

EJ

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaylin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

SHERALYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

SHERALYN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

CJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Venue, is great, the restaurant and food was very disappointing though.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020