ANEW HOTEL HLUHLUWE - Hluhluwe Hotels

Anew Hotel Hluhluwe offers a range of self-catering and hotel-style rooms. Options include 4-star standard rooms, a 5-star self-catering safari lodge, rondavels, and a bush lodge. Standard double rooms come with air conditioning, a TV (though reception can be grainy), and a private bathroom. Family rooms are spacious with two double beds. Some rooms have issues with plumbing or old furniture, but the staff is quick to swap guests to alternative rooms. Rooms on the ground floor are available for guests with mobility issues.

The on-site restaurant serves African cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast and dinner are buffets with a variety of options, including vegetarian dishes. The buffet has been praised for its curry and variety. For dinner, there is also an à la carte menu with options like a cheese onion toastie and Greek salad. The rustic Boma offers an outdoor dining experience with evening Zulu dance performances. A pool bar serves drinks and snacks. Special diet menus are available on request.

Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end, sun loungers, and a pool bar. There is a children's playground with indoor and outdoor play equipment, board games, and puzzles. Evening entertainment includes live Zulu dance shows at the Boma. Game drives depart directly from the hotel with qualified rangers like Cela, offering chances to see elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, and other wildlife. The hotel also arranges boat cruises and cultural tours. A curio shop sells handcrafted local gifts.

The hotel is on the Elephant Coast, between Hluhluwe Game Reserve (South Africa's oldest) and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Memorial Gate to Hluhluwe Game Reserve is a short drive away, and St Lucia is about 1.5 hours by car. A Spar supermarket and other shops are within walking distance. Public transport is limited, but the hotel offers shuttle services to the airport and local attractions. Free parking is available.

The hotel has four fully equipped conference venues for up to 180 delegates, suitable for corporate events and weddings. A business centre offers fax and photocopying. Daily housekeeping, laundry, and ironing are provided. Babysitting and children's services are available. The tour desk organizes game drives and safari picnics. Security includes CCTV, key card access, and safety deposit boxes. The hotel is wheelchair accessible, with family rooms and non-smoking floors. Luggage storage and a concierge are on site.