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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
1 Bedroom Log Cabin | Terrace/patio
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Private kitchen
Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking
Perched in the mountains, First Group Bushman's Nek is an idyllic retreat for families. Enjoy al fresco dining at Bush Pot, indulge in a Swedish massage at La Vita Spa, and take advantage of free WiFi and bike rentals. With mini golf, hiking/biking trails nearby and 3 outdoor pools with a waterslide on site guests can stay active or simply relax.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Waterslide
  • 24-hour room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms

For families (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 48 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

1 Bedroom Log Cabin

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 48 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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3 Bedroom Chalet

3 Bedroom Chalet

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 98 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Single Beds

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About the area

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

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

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 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 only 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 such as fridges and microwaves.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 55 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

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

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Water slide
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

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

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free food/drink shopping service
  • Wedding services
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • 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/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • 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 hot 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 al fresco 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 that 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 that you 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, neither pets nor service animals are 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 on-site activities such as horse riding, fishing and hiking and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes racquetball/squash and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa, soothe your senses in the hot tub or go for a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. First Group Bushman's Nek also has a water slide, 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 al fresco 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.

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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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great variety of possible activities. Sport-Package for just 100 Rand. Tennis, Put Put (9 holes), Ping Pong, Squash, Poolbillard, very nice swimming pool with slide and warm water section. Pony riding at the next farm possible, wonderful Drakensberg-landscape
Markus, 2-night trip

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 trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Vernnie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Adrian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

EJ, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jonathan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Shaylin, 3-night trip

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

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 trip

8/10 Very good

CJ, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Phelelani, 3-night trip

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 trip

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

4/10 Fair

Eyal, 4-night trip

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 trip

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 trip

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 trip

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

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Locatie is prachtig, mooi uitzicht. Echt even tot rust komen, resort is van alle gemakken voorzien. Enige minpuntje; het ligt in the middle of nowhere, dus even een boodschapje halen of wat ondernemen is niet zo 1-2-3 gedaan. Om er te komen moet je ca 45 minuten via een onverharde weg.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Morne, 1-night trip