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5.0 out of 5

"Beautiful luxury lodge, fantastic staff, great hospitality and an amazing overall experience. Highly recommend! " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 12 Jan 2019

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Family Tent (Family)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Superior Double Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Classic Tent (Safari)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Family Double Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve, you're just a quick walk from Amakhala Game Reserve. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and an outdoor pool are available.

  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • The restaurant, poolside bar and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Amakhala Game Reserve
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee

HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Beautiful luxury lodge, fantastic staff, great hospitality and an amazing overall experience. Highly recommend!

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About the HillsNek Safari Camp-Amakhala Game Reserve

Location Amakhala Game Reserve, Sidbury, Eastern Cape

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. This Colonial Sidbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2008
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle and area shuttle

Room Amenities

HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, dressing gowns, designer toiletries and hairdryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

  • Select Comfort beds
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Coffee maker
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or cupboard

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily.

HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

  • Game viewing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • No lift (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at 5:00 PM
  • Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 15

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 1:30 PM, please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 1:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Cash or credit card deposit required
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Staffed front desk
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on-site
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Children stay free - maximum age 3
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Number of children who can stay free - 2
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 125 per person, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 3200.00 per vehicle (return)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • HillsNek Safaris Hotel Sidbury
  • HillsNek Safaris Sidbury
  • HillsNek Safaris Hotel
  • HillsNek Safari Camp Sidbury
  • HillsNek Safari Camp Amakhala Game Reserve
  • HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve Hotel
  • HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve Sidbury
  • HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve Hotel Sidbury

You should know

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National Rating

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

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