FIRST GROUP BUSHMAN'S NEK - Garden Castle Hotels

First Group Bushman's Nek offers a range of self-catering accommodations, including hotel rooms, studios, apartments, chalets, and log cabins. Each unit comes with a TV, tea-and-coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Apartments and chalets include a living area and a kitchen. Some units feature a private patio with a charcoal braai. The three-bedroom log cabins have en-suite bathrooms for each room and a private veranda. Guests have noted the rooms are clean and comfortable, with some recently renovated.

The Bushpot restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner from a menu that includes steaks, burgers, and brownies. The restaurant has an outside deck overlooking the rock pool. A sports bar offers cocktails and drinks. Guests can also use the self-catering facilities in their units. Some guests have noted the food can be inconsistent, with steaks and burgers being a highlight, while other dishes may vary.

The resort has two outdoor pools, including a heated pool and a rock-hewn swimming pool with views over the valley. There is a water slide, a hot tub/Jacuzzi, and a sauna. The La Vita Spa offers wellness treatments, massages, and hydro facilities. Activities include mini golf, tennis, table tennis, squash, horse riding, cycling, hiking, darts, and fishing. There is a kids' club, a children's playground, and a games room. Evening entertainment is provided. The resort also has a shared lounge/TV area and a picnic area with BBQ facilities.

Bushman's Nek is located 37 km from Underberg and about 250 km from Durban. The resort is surrounded by mountains and nature, with easy access to hiking trails in the Bushman's Nek Valley. Nearby attractions include the Midlands Meander craft stalls and restaurants, Underberg Country Club, and Sani Pass hiking trails. The drive from the main tar road includes a 17 km gravel road, which can be rough after rain.

The resort offers private check-in/check-out, daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing services, and a safety deposit box. Business services include a business centre, meeting/banquet facilities, and fax/photocopying. For families, there is a kids' club, babysitting/child services, kids' outdoor play equipment, an indoor play area, and board games/puzzles. The resort also has facilities for disabled guests, including wheelchair access and grab rails in toilets. Wi-Fi is available in public areas but not in the chalets.