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Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge

3.0 star property
Safari adventures await at this national park retreat where visitors can spot wildlife, hike scenic trails, and relax by the outdoor pool with stunning views

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Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge, in a national park, offers authentic wildlife viewing. Hiking trails wind through the property, with a sun terrace and gardens for relaxation. The lodge features WiFi, an on-site restaurant, and amenities like dry cleaning and laundry services.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

About the area

Located in Hluhluwe, Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge is in a national park. Cape Vidal Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, boat tours and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking. Visit our Hluhluwe travel guide
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Map
Lot H99, Bushlands Road, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960

What's nearby

  • Greater St Lucia Wetland Park showing zoo animals, land animals and forests
    iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    30 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve
    1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre
    11 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Mtubatuba Go Karting
    44 min drive - 44.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Wimpy
    19 min drive
  • Steers
    12 min drive
  • Ngweni Railroad Brewery
    21 min drive
  • fig tree café & deli
    21 min drive
  • Mugg & Bean On-The-Move
    12 min drive

About this property

Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge

Lodge in a national park
Game and wildlife viewing, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails at this lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a safari and a porter/bellboy
  • A front desk safe, barbecues and game drive on-site
Room features
All guest rooms at Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate baths/showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Patios, fridges and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 175 to 175 for adults and ZAR 43.75 to 131.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this lodge is steps from Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve and 11.8 mi (19.1 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Mtubatuba Go Karting is 23.4 mi (37.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

Paula

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ilona

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

6/10 Okay

Serge

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

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

8/10 Good

HN Freese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good Concept

The raised wooden rooms are a fantastic concept but the decor is a bit dated.

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Rather Tired

The lodge was fine for the price.

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 !

8/10 Good

Yvan

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).

10/10 Excellent

Patrick et Nadia

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

Verified traveller

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

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.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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.

8/10 Good

Hector A.

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evan

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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