See all properties
Save

Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge

Exterior
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Exterior
Standard Double Room
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Lot H99, Bushlands Road, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960
  • Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve
    1 min walk
  • Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre
    15 min drive
  • Steers
    14 min drive
  • Hluhluwe (HLW)
    20 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Similar properties

Lake

Bonamanzi Game Reserve

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (19)
The price is NZ$151
for 1 cabin
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Bonamanzi Game Reserve

About the area

Hluhluwe

When you stay at Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge in Hluhluwe, you'll be in a national park and steps from Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve. .This lodge is 11.8 mi (19.1 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from False Bay Park.
View more Lodges in HluhluweOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre - 15 min drive
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 34 min drive
  • False Bay Park - 35 min drive
  • Phinda Private Game Reserve - 36 min drive
  • St. Lucia Estuary Beach - 73 min drive

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 166 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean On The Move - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge

Lodge in Hluhluwe with 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant
Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private patios. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Spend the day on a safari adventure, then dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
At Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge has a restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, and dinner.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM: ZAR 175-175 for adults and ZAR 43.75-131.25 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 175 to 175 for adults, and ZAR 43.75 to 131.25 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Bushlands
Bushlands Game
Bushlands Game Hluhluwe
Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge Hluhluwe
Bushlands Game Lodge Hluhluwe
Bushlands Lodge
Gooderson Bushlands Game Hluhluwe
Gooderson Bushlands Game
Bushlands Game Hotel Hluhluwe
Goodersons Bushlands Game Lodge
Bushlands Game Lodge
Gooderson Bushlands Game
Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge Lodge
Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge Hluhluwe
Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge Lodge Hluhluwe

Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great experience. We saw a giraffe and some other wildlife in the yard. It was very comfortable for 6 people
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Absolutely loved our stay! Will be back...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved It
Great service, amazing surroundings. Game drives nearby were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Serge

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Awful
A great property is well situated in Bush a great connection with the nature where you can see some wild animals roaming freely from the entrance and u can also observe them from the deck the only disappointment was the cleanliness of the rooms and the toilet the Aircon was making a hell of noise however the breakfast is great and the staff too always willing to assist we were looking to do a game Drive in Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park within the Lodge but they were too pricey I think it’s just ripped off for a 3hours Drive they were asking R 2280 per person excluding conversation fees That’s too much a flight ticket return from Jobur to Cape Town can’t even cost u that much
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stuart, UK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our lodge was very nice and the staff were excellent. The food on offer for both breakfast and dinner was very good with a nice mixed selection to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Azz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Giraffe Heaven
Was super chilled. We got to walk between zebras, impala, giraffes, loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bushlands getaway
good food - very friendly staff - close to Game reserves

8/10 Good

HN Freese, Durban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good Concept
The raised wooden rooms are a fantastic concept but the decor is a bit dated.

10/10 Excellent

ntobeko sithole, esikhaleni

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It wad a wonderfull experience. Hope to see a lion

6/10 Okay

Graham, Norway

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Rather Tired
The lodge was fine for the price.

8/10 Good

Yvan, Quebec, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay
For a 3 stars, it is excellent. The site is very nice within a private game reserve. Just a little improvement can increase it to a better star rating. Very nice stay for surrounding visit of Umfolozi-Hluhluwe reserve. Breakfast are excellent. Dinner is not bad too. we have been 3 days. A large group arrived last day and it was too much people for the lodge facilities and personnel (has to be carefull on that).

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
An average lodge with average facilities but helpful staff and decent food.

8/10 Good

Vladimir, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Real game lodge
Bungalow are nice and clean - while staying on a wild side. You have to drive about 3 km on a dirt road (quite passable by a compact car).Restaurant is good and staff is very friendly (but slow - which normal for SA). Walk-ways between bungalows and other buildings are elevated and easy to navigate. A nice youg family manages the property. Special perk is hundreds of antelopes (with many nayalas!), dozens of wild beast and zebras and a family of three giraffes in the natural environment of the large park around the lodge. The best part is that you can walk on your won - there is no predators in the park - a couple hours of trails and come close to all these beautiful animals. Staying 50 feet from father-giraff is a real thrill. If it is too much for you - you can see them from a comfortable observation deck.

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ilona

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schöne Lodge
Hervorragender Service, insbesondere von der Küche. Das Essen sehr schmackhaft und gut. Die Einrichtung der Zimmer ist rustikal u nicht mehr so ganz neu. Der Aufenthalt war schön u entspannend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safari dag en nacht
Tot en met de giraf loopt door de tuin, antiloop voor de veranda, aapjes op het dak !

10/10 Excellent

Patrick et Nadia, REUNION

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Emplacement exceptionnel
vivre quelques jours au milieu des animaux fût une aventure fantastique; merci à tout le staff et particulièrement à David que je vous invite à connaître

8/10 Good

fam. GJ, Amsterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
leuk, ook voor kinderen
Comfortabele lodge met veel privacy en veel te doen in de omgeving ook voor kinderen. Ontbijt en avondeten was uitgebreid en goed. Zou er zeker weer naar toe gaan.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For lidt værdi for pengene
Opholdet levede ikke op til vores forventninger. Pris og kvalitet stemte ikke overens. Hytterne var meget nedslidte. Badeværelset var meget dårligt vedligeholdt og meget lidt renholdt. Om natten var badeværelset fyldt med karkelakker. De hyttefaciliteter som var angivet på Hotels.com stemte ikke overens med den hytte som vi fik. Som eksempel kan nævnes, der var ingen badekar, fjernsyn, safebox m.m. Den positive side af opholdet var den skønne natur og det venlige personale.

8/10 Good

Lambert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Une bonne étape pour Hluluwe Reserve
Une bonne étape en plein bush ! Avec un peu de chance, vous croiserez une girafe dans le "jardin". L'accueil est excellent, les bungalows en bois sont simples mais jolis. Pour info : 5 km de dirt road, faisables en citadine à petite vitesse.

4/10 Poor

Ben

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Décevant
Avait le potentiel pour être un beau lodge mais les matériaux utilisés, la décoration, l'aménagement général sont ratés et en donne un résultat décevant. Prix très largement surfait. Par contre, le service était très bon.

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelent location to visit the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi game park
The accommodation is recently refurbished and located in a beautiful small game park. We had a perfect stay and I would recommend staying here for a least couple of nights. The park organizes tours to the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi park (big 5) but also guided walks over the own game park (small game like zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, nyala). There is a viewing lounge where one can sit have a drink and watch the animals drinking. All the staff in the park are really friendly and nothing seems to be to much for them, thanks to all of them this has been an unforgettable short break holiday.

8/10 Good

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel agréable, cottages situés
Hotel agréable, cottages situés dans une forêt, donc très calme, et bien équipés. Le dîner était assez moyen. Cependant nous gardons un excellent souvenir de cette étape.