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First Group Bushman's Nek

3-star property
Bushman's Nek Road, Underberg District, Drakensberg Gardens, KwaZulu-Natal 0508 053 286
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Hotel Description

A family-friendly stay in Drakensberg Gardens awaits you at First Group Bushman's Nek. Within steps you'll find Drakensberg Mountains and Maloti-Drakensberg Park within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa, and a restaurant.

A day of pampering at La Vita Spa can include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Bush Pot, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the outdoor tennis court, spa tub, sauna, and kids' swimming pool. A meeting room, conference space, and a business center are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli, and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-star Drakensberg Gardens hotel include uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park and Mkhomazi Wilderness area.

Double Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$71* Per night/room 2 May - 3 May

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

3 Bedroom Chalet

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

1 Bedroom Log Cabin

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

About the First Group Bushman's Nek

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

Property Features

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Waterslide
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Heating

Food & Drink

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

A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and 24-hour room service is available.

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Swedish massage

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 16
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

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

Policies

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.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • 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.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.