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Family Tent (Family)
Room with view
538 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 5 guests
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Classic Tent (Safari)
Room with view
538 square feet
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Colonial hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

With a stay at HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve in Sidbury, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Amakhala Game Reserve. This hotel is 20.8 mi (33.5 km) from Lalibela Game Reserve and 23.8 mi (38.3 km) from Quin Sculpture Garden.

Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms featuring minibars. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Languages Spoken

  • English

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HillsNek Safari Camp-Amakhala Game Reserve

Amakhala Game Reserve, Sidbury, Eastern Cape

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Colonial hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle.

HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Daily
  • Couples/private dining
  • Children's games
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2008
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free full breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 4
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • 24-hour pool access

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

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Italian
  • Afrikaans
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

Room Amenities

HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually decorated
  • Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Portable fan
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Fan
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Deck or patio
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.

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

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

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

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 5:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 15

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

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 onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are compulsory at the property

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

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

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

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

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 sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours

Contactless check-in is not available

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

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

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 210 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 3 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

We should mention

24-hour pool access

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.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Contactless check-out is available.

National Rating

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

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