Hippo Hollow Country Estate
★★★ · R40, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242 ·
+37 photosAbout this hotel
Outdoor Swimming Pools and Lazy River
Indulge in relaxation with 2 outdoor swimming pools and a lazy river at your disposal.
Dining and Beverage Options
Savor delicious meals at Hippo Hollow Restaurant and enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge.
Additional Amenities
Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and babysitting facilities. The hotel also offers a computer station, dry cleaning services, and event facilities for your convenience.
Book your stay at Hippo Hollow Country Estate and experience a tranquil retreat on the river, just a short drive from Kruger National Park.
What guests say
Fabulous 8.6/10 · summarised by AI from 50 reviews👍 Excellent location close to Phabeni/Kruger gate👍 Beautiful river views and terraces with wildlife sightings (hippos, elephants)👍 Friendly and attentive staff praised by many guests
- ⚠️ Inconsistent cleanliness: reports of damp/thatch smells and at least one buffet-related illness
- ⚠️ One guest experienced poor handling of breakfast packs by management
- ⚠️ Some rooms/buildings are a bit dated and need maintenance
Policies & good to know
No childrenNo pets
Children & extra beds
- Children and extra beds: No rollaway/extra beds available
- Children and extra beds: No cribs (infant beds) available
Pets
- Pets: Pets not allowed
- Pets: Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets: Service animals are allowed
Health, safety & sustainability
- Sustainability Certifications: Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
- General: Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
- General: Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
- General: Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
- General: Staff wears personal protective equipment
- General: Temperature checks are available to guests
- General: Property is cleaned with disinfectant
- General: Social distancing measures are in place
- General: Professional property host/manager
- Sustainability Certifications: Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
- General: Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
- Health & Safety: Property does not require health documentation at check-in
- General: Masks are compulsory at the property
Other
- Accessibility: No elevators
- Covid: Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Amenities (31)
Internet
- ✓Free WiFi
Pool & wellness
- ✓Pool umbrellas
- ✓Pool sun loungers
Fitness & activities
- ✓Game viewing nearby
- ✓Game drive nearby
Food & drink
- ✓Snack bar/deli
Parking & transport
- ✓Free airport transportation
- ✓Wheelchair accessible parking
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- ✓Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Beach & outdoors
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Garden
- ✓Picnic area
Services
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Concierge service
- ✓Safe-deposit box at front desk
- ✓Front desk (limited hours)
- ✓Porter/bellhop
- ✓Tours/ticket assistance
Business
- ✓Conference center
- ✓Computer station
- ✓Banquet hall
More
- ✓Boat tours nearby
- ✓Designated smoking area
- ✓Gift shops or newsstand
- ✓Wedding services
- ✓Lazy river
- ✓Safari nearby
- ✓Ziplining nearby
Location
R40, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242
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Check-in from 02:00 PM until 07:30 PM
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Good to know
- The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
- This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in.
- The front desk is staffed during limited hours.