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Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort

3.5 star property
Relax on the tranquil riverfront with great food and drink options nearby. Indulge in outdoor activities like tennis or mini golf.

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Reception
Point of interest
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Meeting facility
Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort is a family-friendly haven by the river. Enjoy garden views and local cuisine at Kadisi Restaurant, or relax on the terrace with a cup of coffee from the coffee shop/cafe. Take advantage of an outdoor pool and children's pool, mini golf for some friendly competition, free WiFi in public areas to stay connected, free self parking for convenience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Separate bedrooms
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • 100 accommodations
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Children's pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Kitchenette
  • Separate bedroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden

Room options

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The price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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About the area

Map
R532 to Graskop, Matibidi, Mpumalanga, 1270

What's nearby

  • Motlatse Canyon Provincial Nature Reserve - 10 min walk
  • Blyde River Canyon - 7 min drive
  • Three Rondavels - 9 min drive
  • Bourkes' Luck Potholes - 17 min drive
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 86 min drive

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kadisi Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blyde River Canyon - ‬151 min drive

About this property

Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort

At Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Blyde River Canyon. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Kadisi Restaurant, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and an outdoor tennis court are other highlights, and accommodations feature soaking baths and kitchenettes.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

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Property size

    • 100 units
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Umbrellas
  • Sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Playground

Restaurants on site

  • Kadisi Restaurant

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–11 AM: ZAR 130.00 for adults and ZAR 90 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Free toiletries

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • meeting rooms

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • No lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout curtains
  • Safe at front desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis courts
  • Nature reserve
  • Mini golf on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Wildlife and game drive nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Safari tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game viewing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 100 rooms
  • Built in 1968

Special features

Dining

Kadisi Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 130.00 for adults and ZAR 90 for children

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Blyde Canyon Forever Resort Matibidi
Blyde Canyon Forever Resort
Blyde Canyon Forever Matibidi
Blyde Canyon Forever
Blyde Canyon, A Forever
Blyde Canyon A Forever Resort
Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort Matibidi
Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort Aparthotel
Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort Aparthotel Matibidi

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as hiking, and improve your game on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives, game viewing and safari tours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the campsite's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort?

Yes, Kadisi Restaurant offers local and international cuisine and garden views.

Does Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort have private hot tubs?

Yes, this accommodation has a deep-soaking bath.

Does Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchenette, which also includes a stovetop, an oven and a fridge.

Does Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, this accommodation features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort like?

Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort is located by the river, a short 10-minute walk from Motlatse Canyon Provincial Nature Reserve.

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Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good place along the Panorama route, RSA
Good place to stay to get a good hiking to Tuffa Waterfalls and the Rondavelles.
Nils-Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The accomodation was nice the meal in the restaurant was not that good… All in all it was nice
Sebastian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!!!
We had a room with the view on the canyon, that was totally awesome! Everyone was very nice. Food at the restaurant was OK for dinner. For breakfast, I would recommend not to chose the buffet, which was not satisfying for the price.
Elise, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

So relaxing but looks so old Especially the tiles
Nthabiseng, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place to stay
Paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

On my list of South Africa' Seven natural wonders
Stunning venue and great resort
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location is it here… great views & hiking trails nearby. Baboons everywhere which is fun to see but the property is a lil run down and dated.
Lana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and well maintained, friendly staff.
Lorraine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hiking heaven and awesome views. Putt-Putt and trampolines are not clean and not maintained.
Marli, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was great to be able to stay over and hike the next day. There is a shop on the premises but it closed before we arrived. The apartment was clean and easy to use. No coffee pot (or French press), but instant is available. The hiking was great!
LuVerne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good standard. Not luxury but position cannot be beaten.
M, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good
Very nice. Will definately recomment.
Nicolaas, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Restaurant food was really bad. All the staff so friendly that we felt bad to actually say the truth on the day.
Charlene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We very much enjoyed the stay. Fantastic environment, great staff. The restaurant was far better than expected - keep in mind this is not Cape Town. We have been here more than 20 years ago, the rondavells were unchanged but the chalets look better than that time. The walks are challenging when it’s hot - it was hot. The ressort grounds are huge, I did 8km joggings (keep the mind of the gradients!) without leaving it. It was pretty calm when we were there, only at the Saturday of our stay plus a bus tour frightened away the sleepiness during the other days. We loved the stay!

6/10 Good

The natural beauty is wonderful. The accomodations are dated with tiny kitchens, poor kitchen equipment and stained curtains. Beds are fine. I would describe the units generally as clean, and mostly comfortable. Definitely not in the "luxury" category as claimed. Luxury providers do not search their guests' cars when they leave the property. The reason given for the search was to prevent theft of plants and animals. The more likely reason is to prevent theft of microwaves.
Diane, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Monty, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bel emplacement
Hôtel très bien situé dans le parc de Blyde Canyon. Départ de randonnées directement depuis le complexe. Point de vue à couper le souffle sur les 3 rondavels. Restau correct.
Marie, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Et af de dårligste hoteller vi har boet på i lang tid. Værelserne var i dårlig stand og ikke vedligeholdt i flere år. Personalet virkede uengageret og ikke serviceminded. Vi kunnen ikke få håndklæder til poolen. Udsigtspunkter på stedet var fantastisk. Restauranten var rigtigt dårligt...maden var ilke ordentligt varm og smagte ikke sæglig godt.
Henrik, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Für uns war das Häuschen zu dunkel. Könnte freundlicher und heller erscheinen. Die vieöen Häuschen auf dem Areal sind schon älter. Dafür fühlten wir uns sicher auf dem grossen Areal. Pool war schön. Leider gab es am Abend nur Buffet. War in Ordnung. Viele frei lebende Affen auf dem Gelände.
Roland, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jose, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Sabine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beau resort
Beau resort, avec tout ce qu'il faut pour randonner. Logement spacieux et fonctionnel. Je recommande sans réserve
LAWRENCE, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Luis Francisco, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wenn man die drei Rondavels und den Ausblick auf den Blyde River genießen und in der Region auch wandern möchte, gibt es einfach mal keine andere Option. Die Lage ist top, um die Aussicht vom upper Viewpoint zu genießen und dort zu wandern. Die Häuser sind geräumig, aber die Innenausstattung ist sehr in die Jahre gekommen und dient nicht dem Wohlfühleffekt. Das Bad sollte dringend renoviert werden. Draußen gibt es eine Sitzmöglichkeit und einen Grill, aber Achtung, nichts unbeaufsichtigt stehen lassen, sonst klauen es die Affen;-). Das Restaurant auf dem Gelände kann man gut besuchen und in der dazugehörigen Bar ist es schön warm an kalten Abenden.
Doreen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Diego, 2-night trip