Bushman Sands Hotel & Game Reserve

Bushman Sands Hotel is a multi-faceted experience offering something for everyone. Situated in the Bushman s River Canyon in the Eastern Cape, Alicedale is approximately 50 km from Grahamstown and 100 kilometers from Port Elizabeth. The 4-star hotel is a delightful blend of rich heritage & modern luxury. The Gary Player designed Golf Course is perfect for the keen golfer. There are thrilling adventure options & prospects of viewing Big Game. Those wanting relaxation, pampering & peace will find alternatives at the spa or at the poolside or even on a tranquil sunset boat cruise.

The 4-star Bushman Sands Hotel is a delightful blend of rich heritage and modern luxury. The Hotel comprises of 39 bedrooms around a pool area overlooking the Bushman Sands Golf Course. Original railway houses form the cornerstones of what are now three rows of en suite accommodation - comprising of a choice of standard rooms, luxury rooms and junior suites - each tastefully decorated with locally produced furniture and original art and linked to the main hotel building by walkways lit by Victorian lampposts.

The decor throughout references the legacy of the Khoi San and Alicedale's railway history. The terraced rooms combine the architectural style of the original buildings with modern four-star finishes, offering a choice of junior suites with king beds and luxury and standard rooms with twin beds.

The five junior suites and eight luxury rooms, each have a private veranda with breathtaking views of the fairways, the Bushmans River and the magnificent hills beyond. The 26 standard rooms also with private veranda overlook landscaped indigenous gardens, the sparkling swimming pool, main hotel building and the final green of the golf course.

The old railway training college was built with imported bricks by Scottish masons in 1900. Now declared a national monument, it has undergone a metamorphosis and emerged as the main Reception building of a prestigious four-star hotel. During its restoration, the bricks in a certain section were painstakingly removed one by one, cleaned and reset. While the hotel rooms, Bunkers Restaurant, Sports and Leisure Centres are light and airy, the decor and dark woods of the main hotel Reception adds the element of grandiosity and a bygone era of discovery, turmoil and unification - a celebration of the fusion between the old and the new.

The onsite Bunkers Restaurant, with its pale, creamy coloured Beechwood furniture and soft finishes in earthy terracotta and gold tones offers guests an atmosphere of pure serenity. Subtle music balances gentle conversation, maintaining an air of intimacy amongst diners.Bunkers Restaurant and Bar is L-shaped and can cater for up to 100 guests. For private functions requiring a dance floor, a maximum of 80 guests may be accommodated.

Kindly note that exclusivity of the restaurant cannot be guaranteed unless the entire hotel is booked for the function.At the Bunkers Restaurant cuisine is traditionally South African with influences of Xhosa, English and Cape Malay. Hearty Breakfasts, a la carte lunches and evening dinners are served here. A significant selection of wines is available to compliment your meal, while an after-dinner cigar and good single malt can be enjoyed in the library. For that unforgettable event or function - a number of set menus, buffet and special occasions menu options are available upon request.