Ratings based on 24 Verified Reviews
4.9 Room cleanliness
4.9 Service & staff
5.0 Room comfort
5.0 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 10 Jun 2024
A lovely stay at Hillsnek with excellent service from the staff
Comment from Hotel Management
10 Jun 2024 by Amber, Hotel Management
Dear ElizabethThank you for your great review which is much appreciated.We hope you will be able to visit us again sometime in the future.Kind regardsAmber
by A verified traveler
Unforgettable Experience
Posted 23 Jan 2024 on HotelsWe stayed at Hillsnek with friends and had the best time. Beautiful place to stay, on arrival we were welcomed with an elephant drinking at the pool which was amazing! The tent was fabulous, very comfortable bed and a bath with a view! Used the outdoor shower too which was wonderful! Would have loved a day just to enjoy our surroundings but we were here for safari and it didn’t disappoint, 6 game drives over our 3 nights and they all exceeded any expectations we had. Hanri our guide was lovely, very knowledgeable and great fun! Enjoyed the sundowners and hot chocolate in the morning when it is noticeably cooler! The food was delicious and beautifully presented with a choice for evening meal and breakfast. This fantastic experience wouldn’t have been possible without all the wonderful staff who want to make sure you have a brilliant time. They were so warm and welcoming, so many names I couldn’t keep track but must mention Renzo, Jaison, Nadine who were front of house looking after us but not forgetting the lovely ladies with the hot cloths, cooks and cleaners who all contributed to our unforgettable trip. Thankyou everyone x
by A verified traveler
Posted 21 Aug 2023 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Posted 5 Apr 2023
Couldn’t recommend this enough.
We had the most amazing stay. All of the staff are super welcoming and make you feel at home. They’re all amazing and the Safari guides are incredibly knowledgable. Andrew our guide was really passionate, and all of our drives were amazing.
Every meal we had was delicious and the whole experience felt very special.
Comment from Hotel Management
5 Apr 2023 by Amber, Hotel Management
Dear Claire and SamThank you for your great review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us and will be sure to pass on your compliments to Andrew and the staff.We hope you will be able to visit us again one day in the future.Take care and warm regardsAmber and the HillsNek Team
by A verified traveler
Posted 17 Jan 2023
An excellent experience
Comment from Hotel Management
17 Jan 2023 by Amber, Hotel Management
Dear LisaThank you for your valued feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed you stay with us and hope to welcome you back some time in the future.Take care and warm regardsAmber and the HillsNek Team
by A verified traveler
Posted 12 Jan 2019 on Ebookers
Beautiful luxury lodge, fantastic staff, great hospitality and an amazing overall experience. Highly recommend!
by A verified traveler
Faultless!
Posted 30 May 2018 on HotelsWe stayed here for two nights and can't recommend it enough. The staff are so lovely. They make you feel so special and welcome when you come back to camp after a game drive.
During a two night stay we had 4 game drives: we arrived at 1pm so we had one that afternoon, two the following day and one on the morning we left. You will see such a variety of animals and the guide seems to know everything about them and the park. Each drive is a new experience. The tents are basically lodges made our of canvas so you have all of the home comforts. The food is excellent and they accommodate any dietary preferences. All of the food and drink is included and they never let you go hungry.
I can't speak more highly of the camp. It was an unforgettable experience.
Comment from Hotel Management
16 Jul 2018 by Renzo, Hotel Management
Dear Philip,
Many thanks for your wonderful feedback - it is much appreciated. We are very pleased that you had a good stay with us and that you had an unforgettable experience. We hope to welcome you back one day!
Kind Regards,
The HillsNek Team
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Hampshire, UK
Intimate safari break for the family
Posted 5 Jan 2018Fabulous private game reserve for a family break with kids aged 10 and 7. Close encounters with lions, cheetah, elephants, rhino and buffalo as well as a host of other animals. Staff looked after us very well and ranger (Byron) was brilliant. The elevated position of the luxury tent was perfect with views across the bush and tent had everything we needed. Kids had a blast.
by Vincent
Lovely place
Posted 10 Apr 2017 on Hotels\We would certainly come back here and recommend. Lovely tent/bathroom - albeit it was well into the 30's and very hot in the room. Pool lovely and cooling. Wifi not great in room ( but they suggest its not ideal for a break - fair point!). Food great, but options a little limited. Sebaston the Guide was excellent, lovely place, lovely experience.
by Guy
If going to Amakhala go here
Posted 1 Feb 2017 on HotelsIncredible. Brilliant lodge consisting of only four luxury tents in the middle of the game reserve. As many staff as there were guests. Excellent food and drink whenever you wanted it, the ranger Byron was fantastic at finding all the different game. Generally just incredible.
