Bushman Sands is situated in the town of Alicedale in the Bushmans River Canyon in the Eastern Cape. Bushman Sands is a multi-faceted experience offering something for everyone. 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. Rewarding for families and satisfying for visitors interested in the turbulent & fascinating history of the area, Bushman Sands has won wide acclaim as a forerunner of sustainable ecological and community tourism.

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 décor 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.

Library with Internet access, TV & full DSTV bouquet. Cigars and Cognac available in the library

Private Dining Room

Bunkers Restaurant

Halfway House

Spa & Wellness Centre with gymnasium

Golf Pro-shop

Golf Course – 18 hole Gary Player designed

Bar overlooking the 18th Green

Gents & Ladies changing room facilities with steam rooms

Scenic swimming pool

Conference Centre

Alicedale is approximately one hour from Port Elizabeth towards Cradock. Take the N2 from Port Elizabeth towards Grahamstown, at the interchange to Grahamstown, continue straight on the N10 towards Cradock. 80 kilometers from Port Elizabeth, 11 km past Paterson turn right at the Alicedale and Bushmans Sands sign and follow the road for another 17 kilometers into Alicedale.