Bushwillow Lodge (Hluhluwe, South Africa) - Lodge Reviews

Address: Kuleni Game Park, Hluhluwe 3960, South Africa

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Region: South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal > Zululand > Hluhluwe

Amenities:

Free Parking Swimming Pool

Hotel Style:

Ranked #3 of 24 Speciality lodging in Hluhluwe

Price Range: €€

Hotel Class:4 star (4*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Bushwillow is a stylish, unique bush lodge, set amidst indigenous sand forest on a private game reserve. This owner/managed lodge offers a very personalised service, making it the perfect relaxed environment for honeymooners, couples celebrating anniversaries, families looking for ‘family time’ or for just about anyone who is drawn to the bush. Guests may either cater for themselves or be spoiled with leisurely breakfasts and first-class evening meals. Ideally situated for visitors exploring the splendour of The Elephant Coast, KwaZulu Natal.Located just 16km from Hluhluwe town on the way towards Sodwana Bay, it also proves a perfect destination for a visit to the beach. The lodge is fully serviced and offers a bush experience where the only disturbance will be that of the game visiting the lodges’ own small waterhole. Guests may enjoy walks on the self-guided walking trails where they are likely to have encounters with zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, nyala, warthogs and other ‘safe’ game, setting the mood for the ‘Big 5’ at Hluhluwe iMfolozi or the Greater St Lucia Wetlands (Isimangaliso Wetland Park), both within easy reach. ... more less

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Lelanie V

Pretoria

1 review

“More than meets the eye”

Reviewed 2 May 2013

We just came home from a 5 day stay at Bushwillow lodge and what a great stay it was! The dinners was really good, service great and the atmosphere excellent! It's a great place to kick back and relax, read and go on walks and look for wild life. The family of warthogs living under the main house deck was... More

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Hi Lelanie & Kobus, Soooo glad you had chance to relax, what with such busy lives you have as doctors and info tech specialists. It is super when guests come with no expectations and are happy to just kick back and relax at the lodge and not necessarily feel that they have to be out sightseeing every day. Oh, and... More

Cayli M

Melbourne, Australia

“Amazing peaceful stay!”

Reviewed 25 April 2013

After arriving straight from Australia, 3 planes and a 3hr car trip later from Durban I was amazed at the tranquility of this place! The accommodation is fantastic- big spacious rooms and bath with a view. The staff are lovely. Liz you are a gem!! The other two staff will go out of their way to do anything for you... More

Hi Cayli & Simon, Thanks guys for the great review. Well, you were great guests! Couldn't believe your energy Cayli, especially after such a long journey! So much for the jet lag :-) As for the giant otter spotted at Bushwillow, well we are still looking for it. Mmmmmm, still not convinced. We would love to have you come visit... More

BenOConnor

London, United Kingdom

“Great Place!”

Reviewed 13 April 2013

Our stay at Bushwillow was the start of the 2nd leg of our honeymoon in South Africa, and was just what we needed. We stayed 2 nights in April 2013. What with the wedding, family over from the UK and driving distances, we were ready for a break. We stayed in Tambotie Lodge. We were greeted on arrival by Jabu... More

Thanks Ben and Robyn! It's always super to have honeymooners stay at Bushwillow. We don't go overboard on the frills, but at least a bottle of bubbly and chocs, hey?! Never quite understood why hotels put rose petals on the bed that you only have to take off again. Besides, we don't have roses at hand in Hluhluwe! Bubbly and... More

muzzie12

Sydney, Australia

Contributor

11 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

2 helpful votes

“Lovely peaceful place.”

Reviewed 12 April 2013 via mobile

We started our three week stay in South Africa here, it is so quiet and peaceful. All our needs were catered for, the girls, Jabu and Victoria looked after us very well, it is a great place to stay as the imfolozi game reserve is close by and we all saw game around the house, warthogs, antelope of various kind... More

Thanks guys from 'down under' for taking the time to write a review. It's always a pleasure to have visitors from all over the globe - glad that Arkie liked her 6th Birthday "Big 6 Birthday Cake!" I hope you managed to see the real giraffe in the park as well as the birthday cake giraffe? More

Eckart J

Wiesbaden, Germany

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

1 helpful vote

“Wonderful Days!!!”

Reviewed 15 March 2013

Location, chalet (Tambotie), service and hospitality were great at Bushwillow. Waking up and watching a giraffe passing by was an unforgettable experience. Lis was very helpful in organizing game drive, bird watching etc and the ladies servicing the lodge - Jabu and Victoria -were exceptional, we had a wonderful and interesting evening chat with them about life in SA. If... More

Dear Eckart, Thanks for your review. I hope the rest of your travels went well and your 50th Birthday Holiday was one to remember! It was a pleasure to help to make your birthday a special one. We have had some real scorching weather of recent, and are now looking forward to some cooler days. I imagine you are in... More

prippit

London

Senior Contributor

40 reviews

25 hotel reviews

Reviews in 26 cities

27 helpful votes

“Everything was just great!”

Reviewed 12 March 2013 via mobile

Stayed for two nights and immediately felt relaxed and welcome. The accommodation is superb, with fab showers! Set in a small wildlife reserve, there are easy walks to take (we saw giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, impala, nyala, warthogs etc!) before dinner, which is cooked and served in the main building. We dined with another couple on our first night, but there... More

Thanks Carl, for your review! After your stories of the bush camp in Swaziland, I am sure you would have slept soundly wherever you'd have laid your head! Anyway, glad it was Bushwillow, and sorry you did not stay longer :-( More

Lazydaizy08

Scottburgh, South Africa

“Little Piece of Heaven on Earth”

Reviewed 6 February 2013

What a Beautiful place to spend a Romantic Getaway> We celebrated our 25th Wedding Anniversary here and could not have chosen a better place to be. Jabu and Victoria spoilt us with world class breakfasts and dinners, arrival drinks, cheese and wine platter at the hide ... ( psssst that is a MUST!!!) tea, coffee and excellent service. The most... More

Dear John & Lynette, So glad you had a memorable wedding anniversary! And happy to hear you enjoyed your private cheese & wine picnic at the hide :-). Sorry I did not meet you during your stay, but it seems that Julian, Jabu and Victoria looked after you well. I was battling the Winter weather in UK with my poorly... More

Terri U

Johannesburg, South Africa

“Bushwillow”

Reviewed 7 January 2013

Bushwillow is a peaceful home from home kind of place, it has all the requirements of a well appointed bush retreat and we thoroughly enjoyed just sitting outside on a lovely deck listening to all the birds and insects. Animals roam accross the lawn in the early mornings and at sunset and one can just lay in bed and survey... More

Dear Terri & family, We're pleased to hear you enjoyed a lazy Christmas at Bushwillow Lodge. You seemed to enjoy the lodge so much, that you had no real need to go out and do battle with the Christmas madness! I hope your batteries are well restored, and thanks for being perfect Christmas guests! Come again - we'd love to... More

Bournemouth114

“Haven of peace and relaxation”

Reviewed 31 December 2012

We stayed at Bushwillow in mid September 2012 and spent a fantastic 4 days at the Lodge. Liz, Julian and Jabu made us feel very welcome and Jabu’s excellent home prepared breakfasts and dinners kept us well-fuelled to enjoy everything the local area has to offer. The peaceful tranquillity of the reserve was perfect for enjoying the daily warthog, giraffe... More

I think this review must be from Chris Castles and family? ... I remember the photo that you have posted. Ah, thanks for the review, and thanks for pointing out that there is lots of game to be seen at Bushwillow Lodge. Giraffe through the bedrooms windows! We had some guests comment that we don't make it clear enough that... More

Shanaflea

San Jose, California

“Bushwillow Wonder”

Reviewed 30 December 2012

Roughing it in excellence! We arrived at Bushwillow and were welcomed by Jabu who gave us a refreshing drink and helped us get our luggage to our beautiful room with wrap around glass so you can see every aspect of the view. This was our 2nd trip here and this time we took along our children ages 2 and 4.... More

Hi Shana and family, It was a pleasure to have you visit again together with your lovely 2 children. The blistering hot days were hopefully kept cooler with frequent dips in the pool? Hope to see you again for your 3rd visit sometime! Donovan & Siobhan say thanks for your kind gesture of a bottle of bubbly for their honeymoon!... More

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