Bushlands Road, 3960 Hluhluwe, South Africa
#9 of 24 hotels in Hluhluwe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 127 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Free Wifi
5.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 16, 2025
Thomas
SpainThey claim to be involved in the reproduction of rare endangered animals, but in reality, they keep these rare animals in cages and show them to tourists. To me, it feels very much like a zoo, which in my opinion is borderline legal.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Carl
BelgiumSome noise from the nearby highway, no plugs next to the bed.
Very friendly personnel, cosy restaurant with open fire and some music. Delicious meals well presented on warm plates. Clean environment and pool.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 17, 2025
Akira
South AfricaThe main bathroom only a bath tub - there is no shower or even hand shower in the bathtub, so all 4 of us had to use the one shower in the other bathroom. The lounge furniture needs replacing as the couch is completely sunken in and can't really be used. There's 2 wicker chairs but they don't have chair pads, so are a bit hard.
The lodge is really nice, and if you stay in the Windfall Cottage as we did, you have a great view of all the cats, which was a real treat. All the staff from the security, to the reception staff, to the chef and waiters are excellent - they are so friendly, patient and make you feel very welcome. We only tried one meal which was dinner, but it was very tasty. The cottage itself is very spacious and well stocked. Our favourite was the fire pit outside which was stocked with wood for us every day. Overall it was a fantastic stay.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 14, 2025
Tasneem
South AfricaPeaceful Tasteful Luved every minute here Cat tour was excellent
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 3, 2025
Martha
United StatesSuper friendly staff. Beautiful cats. Yummy food.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 18, 2025
Gerd
South AfricaNothing
Excellent
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: June 12, 2025
Sally
United KingdomThe staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms and gardens were kept in excellent condition. The meals were well presented with a good variety of choices.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 6, 2025
Koekemoer
South AfricaNothing
Everything was great!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 2, 2025
Carol
Portugalit's not self catering, and the ability to bbq is difficult. if you want aomething light to eat, you need to leave the premises as the units are not set up to prepare something light like a sandwich.
Location is great, coupled with friendly and very accommodating saff and comfort.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 21, 2025
Hazel
South AfricaThe food tasted good , however, I feel they could have be a bit more options both on ala carte menu and buffet. But otherwise the taste of each dish we ate was very good. Can’t fault it.
The rooms were clean. The property is very well kept and clean. We loved sitting at the main sitting area which is very cosy. The pool is cleaned daily and is clean. The staff was very helpful especially Rebecca who went out of the way to answer any questions we had about our next Dec stay. Nyaradzo was also very helpful. We loved staying here that we extended our stay by another day.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 18, 2025
Christian
GermanyNothing!
Great stuff! Great hospitality!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 6, 2025
Cheryl
South AfricaFriendly staff. Clean facilities and easy access to game reserve.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 26, 2025
Sanele
South AfricaIt was very clean and the stuff was friendly.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 8, 2025
Anne-kathrin
United KingdomNothing.
Beautiful gardens, swimming pool and lounge. Room spacious with quiet aircon.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: March 3, 2025
Gouws
South AfricaAmazing experience well trained staff
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 28, 2025
Le
South AfricaIn an upmarket room it was disappointing that there were only two little 20 ml Parmalat milk sachets. These were just enough for one cup of tea. Also penny pinching was the five tiny shortbread nibbles in a huge jar. Two rusks would have been fine. The toilet seat was thin, cheap plastic. All the above contrasted with beautiful luxurious bath towels, a super shower and bed, etc.
Room 45 was outstanding! Spacious, modern and very clean, with an extremely comfortable bed and lovely bathroom.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 14, 2025
Wayne
South AfricaExactly what we expected and very comfortable , very friendly staff and food was excellent
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 2, 2025
Solomon
South AfricaNothing. Everything was spectacular.
Everything. Staff was friendly and helpful. The location was incredible. The room was safe and comfortable and our overall experience was amazing.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 11, 2025
Jeff
South AfricaLimeted food offering
Very nice setting . Friendly staff
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 6, 2025
Elizabeth
South AfricaNothing
Lovely accommodation in a beautiful setting.Fantastic dinner!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 3, 2025
Gugu
South AfricaNothing
The place is relaxing and quiet. It is full of trees which makes it cool.Activities are available like table tennis and snooker which are free.The place is very safe .
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 1, 2025
Caleb
South AfricaThe food was amazing as well as the way the lodge is planned also getting to see the cheetah.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: November 25, 2024
Myles
United KingdomExcellent staff couldn’t help enough. Nice gardens and surrounding grounds. Pool area and restaurant were lovely.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 22, 2024
Iy
South AfricaIt is not easy walking inside hotel. If visitor can walking inside hotel will be much better.
Very clean and nice bed.
Stayed in November 2024
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