Hluhluwe hotellia

Plussat: Every single thing from the staff to the facilities. The Game drives and the guides were absolutely amazing

Miinukset: If I had to be hyper critical, on the full board option, better quality drinks should be included.

Plussat: The grounds were beautiful, staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, food was excellent.

Miinukset: Quite expensive. Did not have a bath tub as advertised and we had problems with the hot water.

Plussat: The staff were amazing ! The Villa is run by Lucas who is fabulous, accommodating and friendly. The Chefs were so obliging and the food was excellent!

Miinukset: The Villa needs a little updating .

Plussat: The proximity to wild life, the experience of the guides and the fact they went out of their way to show us their magnificient wildlife, the attentivenessof the staff in general.

Miinukset: There was nothing to dislike

Plussat: The overall offering from Thanda was amazing indeed

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The accommodation was beautiful. The staff are all absolutely lovely. Two game drives a day we’re great and we had the option of a bush walk too. Incredible stay, we miss it already!

Miinukset: Nothing, was perfect!!!

Plussat: Excellent staff - Meals outstanding - Rangers excellent - sightings exceptional

Miinukset: Hot water not consistent

Plussat: Piha-alue oli tosi siisti ja kaunis,hyvin hoidettu. Omistaja(mies) oli ystävällinen.

Miinukset: Kun saavuimme,ei ollut ketään paikalla,piti odottaa melko kauan,kunnes joku tuli näyttämään huoneen.... huono ensivaikutelma vaikutti asumiseen,yövyimme neljä yötä!

Plussat: Close to entrance for self drive in national park an absolute must

Plussat: Friendly owner, design of the room, cleanliness

Plussat: I loved everything about AmaZulu, hosts and staff are amazing. The place is sooooo clean and beautiful. Great value for the money. Easy to find,close to everything you need. Most thing I liked was to see how happy my daughter was with our getaway in such a great place. Even at night our hosts came to us when we needed something. We felt very welcomed and wanted. Their braai facilities are superb. Swimming pool towels available. Outdoor sitting is to the tee. It's trully feels like home away from home.

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: Stayed in the honeymoon suite. Very comfortable and lovely room. Beautiful bath and luxury bath products provided. Big comfortable bed, fridge etc. Bottle of wine complimentary on arrival was a bonus. Lots of outdoor seating areas but none private to you.

Miinukset: Honeymoon suite faced the entrance/gate, and small outdoor paces so it wasn't very private. Workers standing and talking outside window early in more, Didn't feel as secluded and private as other places we stayed.

Plussat: Big and lovely room, nice garden area, very good breakfast

Plussat: Beautifully kept accomodation with helpful, great little touches. Will defintely be staying there again!

Plussat: Peace and tranquility. Staff was great. Excellent accommodation.

Plussat: We found Bushwillow on Kayak and were amazed when we arrived; the suite was amazing. We arrived a little late, but the kitchen made us dinner, they greeted us with drinks and a friendly smile. Would strongly recommend Bushwillow to everyone.

Miinukset: Lack of signs to find the location; however, they did send us several emails to confirm we had directions.

Plussat: The spa treatment was good

Miinukset: My visit was for a quick star rating getaway coupled with a spa treatment for my mom as a treat for mother's day. Sadly upon arrival to our room the facilities were underwhelming and certainly not of a 4 star rating. After driving 6h30 all I wanted was to freshen up before dinner, but when I got to the bath tub not only does it have permanent stains on it but was full of dead insects and insect feces. The toilet had urine stains and did not flush. The bathrobe and towels are so old they a full on reminder that you certainly not the 1st user. After calling reception to report this we were moved to another room which was full of dust and the tub and basin were also full of permanent stains. Real disappoinment to have to have my mom point out the built up dust on a trip that was meant for her to relax and enjoy her mother's day. When I called reception (again) I was told that the dust is due to the monkeys playing on the tent and is normal. All as though this is not only a health hazard and totally unacceptable for a 4 star rated place. The star rating for this place needs to be reviewed as it does not qualify as a star rating place at all.

Plussat: Excellent choice of food. Great location. The staff here are fantastic

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Staff were amazing. Very helpful and friendly.

Miinukset: The pillows were hard and the tiles in the shower need a good scrub.

Plussat: Freindly staff

Miinukset: No TV ,braai area and

Plussat: Everything especially the view of animals around, the marsage, game drive and the stuff is the best stuff and profesional

Miinukset: The sleeping tent I was in had no network even for vodacom but they didn't worry us much cause on vacation phones are suppose to be off when with your partner

Plussat: the room was large, and very confortable. Diner was quite good

Miinukset: when we booked the room, we were notified that there is a view on the lake. this was not correct, the view was blocked by trees. The dirty road to access the lodge is very long. Activities we booked for were not very interesting.

Plussat: Quality of the food Mentality of the staff Lodges are located in the djungle

Miinukset: Service Staff not trained and slow. Food was very good but kitchen is too slow (3 hours for 3 courses) Price performance ratio is not good (overpriced) Getting to the lodge is tricky and you have to be careful with the car

Plussat: Rooms are very comfy, the internet was great too. The drinks nice and cold and we'll presented. The activities were great too, recommend the quad tour to the flood plains. The concession is great too, nice walks and easy drive around, seen some game and the view point is great for a sundown! Our lunch on the second day was good and the prawn starter and main course we had (fish) was nice too.

Miinukset: Our stay was nice but we feel the main lodge area and poolside (lodge) needs more comfy seating under shade. As a couple we found it difficult to get time at the pool to cool off as large groups or family's effectively take over the area. We also thought the food was a bit of a let down. Our new year's Eve dinner (all together at the Boma) was very average, soup, sausage and pap with relish and a sponge pudding. We noticed in the morning the butter was on the turn, we didn't mention it as another guest had already pointed it out... however that evening nothing had changed. It's a real shame as the lodge and rooms are stunning!

Plussat: Lovely tranquil location in the trees over looking Lake St. Lucia. Friendly and professional staff. Beautiful, comfortable and clean chalets.

Miinukset: For the price paid the food could be a bit better.

Plussat: location was different, room was nice and view was lovely.

Miinukset: food in general was very poor, very small portions and not much variety. left the dining room still not satisfied. I didn't have an option to book without meals and getting to the dining room and having a tiny piece of fish and ribs for my husband that would have only satisfied a 5 year old for adults was very disappointing.

Plussat: Staff very pleasant at all times. Had a beautifully prepared table for our anniversary dinner with a complimentary bottle of wine.

Miinukset: Poor service at breakfast. Waited 20min before being attended to. Had a lizard fall on my fingers while eating supper. Chicken was uncooked on 1st night at braai . Menu set, not much to choose from. Menu change's while we were already seated at dinner and had placed dinner order's.

Plussat: Amazing location and built very discreetly within the environment. Loved that the boardwalks are raised above the forest floor to minimize impact. Staff were wonderful - very helpful, friendly.

Miinukset: I was not impressed with the catering. There was no variety and there was only food at specific times. Food also was not the best.

Plussat: Rooms,views,lake, activities,staff

Miinukset: The gravel drive to the destination

Plussat: the rooms were exceptional - food was good but main course helpings too much

Miinukset: meet and greet on arrival - some relaxing areas could do with an upgrade, i.e. pot plant holders needed painting, cushions on outdoor chairs were not great

Plussat: friendly staff

Miinukset: Vastly overpriced

Plussat: Tranquil surroundings, more than adequate facilities and excellent hospitality! We'll be back! Very conveniently located re Hluhluwe Game Reserve.

Plussat: The staff were so friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean. The animals were literally outside our room...what a beautiful site! Thank u Andries and Bianca for such an exceptional time!!

Miinukset: Please cater halaal so that we can come back again

Plussat: Bianca and her husband took good care of us and made sure that our stay was enjoyable

Miinukset: Umkhumbi Lodge is in midst of Bush forest....having the immediate surrounding area of the Chalets cleaned of forest undergrowth I suppose would make the stay more comfortable.

Plussat: Midnight walks can have a lot of surprises in a private game park... Tranquil setting... Very peaceful.. Delicious food... Excellent family management.. Great location for game drives and a drive to the beach..

Miinukset: Internet needs to be strengthened...

Plussat: Dinner was prepared at our request and the food and service were excellent

Miinukset: No WiFi, but we were told about it beforehand

Plussat: Rooms and breakfast

Miinukset: no wifi close to rooms

Plussat: Nice concept. Friendly staff

Miinukset: Facilities in need of attention. Croc ponds dirty, giftshop looks old and dingy. Pool needs attention

Plussat: Bed comfortable.spacios bathroom.kitchen

Miinukset: That you dont have wi fi

Plussat: The rooms were big, the aircon was amazing and the staff were very helpful and friendly

Miinukset: The buffet was very minimal. Although the food was good there were only one or 2 options, for what I paid I was a bit disappointed.

Plussat: The quietness. The pool.

Miinukset: Not a wide variety at buffet

Plussat: Breakfast were good and location was acceptable considering the area could have been better sign posted and earlier warning on the highway would have been better

Plussat: all was very good

Miinukset: animals and Zulu dance

Plussat: The staff were amazing and made our stay very pleasant. The rooms were clean and very comfortable. Food was tasty ... nothing fancy but good home style meals served.

Miinukset: Everything was up to the standard we expected. Really lovely lodge.

Plussat: Spacious room , everything worked and the bonus of having a fancy hotel across the road for meals and drinks

Plussat: Everything, all the fun and the breakfast was amazing

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Swimming pool Always smiling receptionist

Miinukset: Nothing for now

Plussat: The owner and the staff was friendly. The location is supper and the room is spacious. The breakfast was also well balanced and prepared nicely.

Miinukset: The room was too warm, I had to use aircon to keep it cool. The towels were hard and old. The toilet sit was old and looked yellow.

Plussat: Very friendly host. Room was clean. Chocolates on the bed! Kitchenette was very useful.

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: Great location and value for money. Comfy bed and a great hotel across the road for dinner and breakfast.

Miinukset: Needs a bit of tlc. Bathroom is looking a bit tired!

Plussat: Lovely, Clean room & very helpful stafv

Miinukset: No bar fridge in the room

Plussat: Facilities and rooms were great. Staff friendly.

Miinukset: Food could have been better.

Plussat: n/a

Miinukset: Carpet/lounger cleanliness

Plussat: Everything honestly, the food was amazing and the staff was very friendly

Plussat: Rooms wer extremely spacious and done up modern .. Aircon worked awesome in this heat. Staff was very accommodating and pleasant.

Miinukset: Bathroom could be a little cleaner.. Use sta soft on towels.. Other than that it was a lovely place to stay at.

Plussat: Everything was perfect. Excellent staff who gave us excellent service. Best part was seeing Zulu warriors dancing for us.

Miinukset: The glasses in the bathroom were not clean.

Plussat: Este and team were really friendly and helpful, accommodation was neat and clean.

Miinukset: Food Value for money is questionable possibly consider looking at the quality. I am happy to expand on this to help in basic improvements.

Plussat: Friendly staff

Miinukset: Shower facility at swimming pool

Plussat: Bed extra comfortably.

Miinukset: The road leading to the reception is kind of not friendly to small vehicles. The reception itself is is far from the main entrance. Maybe a pest control for mosquitos around residential area.

Plussat: Food was delicious

Miinukset: They should have playing facilities

Plussat: Clean, comfortable and very well run establishment. Had a lovely stay very friendly staff and excellent food.

Plussat: Excellent staff with a safe and four-year-Old friendly walkway and pool. The food was good and the staff exceptional.

Miinukset: Poorly signposted from the road. The gate is not answered after 7pm. Our phones died so couldn’t call. Take an emergency battery pack. This is our fault not the venue as it is clearly stated on the gate.

Plussat: The whole concept of the bush feel and all designs. The horse rides where a lovely experience. Very pleasant and professional staff.

Miinukset: The owner seemed to have no interest on the running of the property or maybe was too focused on their own Christmas they had no time for guests. I got stuck by their entrance a couple of times, ended up with a tyre puncture due to this and he was not bothered at all. On the forth day I was stuck inside their property in fear to damage my car even further since there were no intentions to level the driveway. We were cruelly restricted. Despite awareness that we struggle coming in and out their property and with a baby, their accessibility was limited in an area where they know it could be dangerous walking after sunset, and they know it is inevitable that one would need to return to their property after sunset since they would have to go out and look for food. The breakfast they gave us was pathetic it was painful to experience. The fireplace was not even setup once throughout our stay, something that we booked looking forward to. I wish there was some kind of ombudsman to report such experiences.

Plussat: Very tranquil, staff accommodating and friendly

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: We did not get our breakfast but paid for it and the owners dont even care. We did not like anything.

Miinukset: No security, our belongings were stolen , the owners didnt even care. I wouldnt advise people to go there, its expensive and the service is below poor.

Plussat: Friendly staff.

Miinukset: Very small bed for a couple. Bed was in the rooftop and there was no airco, so way to hot to sleep.

Plussat: The staff was very friendly, helpful and welcoming. We had net for mosquitoes, water for drinking was provided since you have too salty water there, hot water for shower, the place is quiet if you want to rest. Swimming pool is clean.

Miinukset: I didn't like that there was no backup since there was no electricity when we arrived until we went to sleep. The white meat we had for braai wasn't good enough the following day. There must be generators to connect fridges. The other thing is that I didn't like that the kitchen was outside I'm not used to going out when I need something to eat , everything you need should be inside, fridge, stove, kettle etc

Plussat: Everything else about the place was awesome. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Horserises were amazing. Bond fires were great as well

Miinukset: The double bed we got was rock hard... And a bit uncomfortable at times. The wifi connection was poor and slow. We struggled to get any cellphone network in that specific area.

Plussat: The horse riding was my highlight

Miinukset: The limited WiFi

Plussat: Very nice pool and the animals on site

Plussat: I did'nt have breakfast.

Miinukset: There's nothing that i did not like.

Plussat: Lovely, well trained dogs. Amazing birds right in the garden

Miinukset: Not much

Plussat: Beds were clean and it felt safe.

Miinukset: The lodge seems run down, pool was a fish pond, ceiling fans made a terrible noice in the main bedroom, bathrooms smelt terrible. Dogs constantly came to our unit and hassled us while eating. Stay was disappointing.

Plussat: Everything,from booking,the accommodation and the caring.

Miinukset: These owners are wonderfull. My sons car broke down on they way back to gauteng. These people went out of their way to help my sons and friends. They are such compassionate people and I will forever be gratefull to them.

Plussat: Location was perfect for the Memorial gate of Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Game Park and for St Lucia. The tranquility was great to re-charge batteries with plenty of birds in the lovely, well-kept gardens. Beds comfortable, huge kitchen, seating area (inside and out) with a large fridge/freezer. Everything was ideal for our needs.

Miinukset: Everything was excellent. Would not change a thing, just wished we could have stayed longer.

Plussat: Nothing

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Tree Trail, Dogs, Birds and Godfrey!

Plussat: Great spot to relax and enjoy nature. Peacefull and staff very friendly and helpful wish we could stay longer.