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Hippo Hollow Country Estate

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in Mbombela with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Aerial view
Property grounds
River Chalet | Living area
Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools and lazy river
  • In-room childcare
  • Conference center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
For families
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is $163
includes taxes & fees
$142 per night
Nov 29 - Nov 30

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Chalet, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Garden Area | Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Chalet, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Cabin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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River Chalet | Living area

River Chalet

Highlights

Balcony
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Chalet (River)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 301 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Courtyard Area | View from room

Standard Room, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
R40, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242

What's nearby

  • Perry's Bridge Reptile Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Elephant Whispers - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shangana Cultural Village - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Numbi Gate - 20 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 53 min drive
  • Skukuza (SZK) - 81 min drive
  • Mala Mala (AAM) - 125 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Kuka - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Elephant Whispers - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pioneer's Butcher & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tanks - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hippo Hollow Country Estate

At Hippo Hollow Country Estate, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Kruger National Park. Guests can take a dip in one of 2 outdoor pools or grab a bite to eat at Hippo Hollow Restaurant, which is one of 2 restaurants and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A lazy river, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 91 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Lazy river
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Safari nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Lazy river
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Hippo Hollow Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Kuka Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Hippo Country
Hippo Hollow
Hippo Hollow Country
Hippo Hollow Country Estate
Hippo Hollow Country Estate Hazyview
Hippo Hollow Country Estate Lodge
Hippo Hollow Country Estate Lodge Hazyview
Hippo Hollow Estate
Hollow Hippo
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Hippo Hollow Country Estate Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Hippo Hollow Country Estate?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Hippo Hollow Country Estate?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hippo Hollow Country Estate?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hippo Hollow Country Estate?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hippo Hollow Country Estate?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Hippo Hollow Country Estate and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours and ziplining. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives, game viewing, and safari tours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a lazy river and a picnic area. Hippo Hollow Country Estate also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hippo Hollow Country Estate?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around Hippo Hollow Country Estate like?
Hippo Hollow Country Estate is located by the river, a short 7-minute walk from Perry's Bridge Reptile Park and 19 minutes' walk from Hazyview Juction Mall.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Jacob, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Diane, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Loved the style and staff service. Even if the hotel is in a more remote area there are few things to do around. The helicopter scenic flights from the hotel is definitely unique service.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Add tv
Moipane, 2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

James, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend Hippo Hollow Hotel.
Hippo Hollow was a excellent hotel. Staff was amazing and provided excellent customer service. We stayed 8 nights and after the first day, they knew what drinks we wanted and other preferences. We stayed in a delectable chalet and the room the beautiful, but the view was the best part. We saw elephant and hippos everyday. Wonderful location, 15 min drive to Kruger. Restaurant was delicious.
View of elephants from our balcony
This guy lives on the grounds with his family.
Room and service was excellent
Nice pool area
Rebekah, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful atmosphere, great food, lovely views and a very pleased experience.
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay.Close to the Kruger Park.
We were pleasantly surprised. The hotel is beautiful and the room comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant was excellent and the service we received was superb. Every member of the staff went out of their way to make matters more pleasant for us. The one lady in the restaurant,Martha, was a star.She quickly noticed that my wife and I were older people (well on our way to our eighties) and she insisted that we remain at our table whilst she dished up for us. She is an asset for the hotel. The security man at the main entrance was also a very helpful and friendly man. We can recommend this establishment to all and everybody. We'll be back
Abraham, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Easy access to Kruger National Park, good for choices
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property. Stayed in the garden area rooms, lovely and quiet with nice gardens. Great friendly staff
6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property was in a great location close to Kruger. The property was very clean. The staff were excellent they all provided lovely friendly service.
6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice and handy place
Very handy place for a stopover en route to Kruger. Nice room, friendly staff. Lovely bar overlooking river and hippos. Fun and safe.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Kruger Park Short Stay
Quality 3 star short stay establishment . This is a decent basic hotel. It's good for a 2 or 3 night stay while visiting Kruger Park or the Hazyview area. It's clean, safe and convenient. The rooms/décor are outdated but in good condition. Restaurant is nice with good service and good food and variety. The hippo comes out by the lake 7 -8 pm each night during dinner
CHARIECE, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Unhappy and disillusioned Guest
when we arrived at Hippo Hollow we got quite a warm welcome only to find out that the reason was that they had over booked and we were the unlucky couple and was told that we had to move to Perry Bridge Hollow. We were told that the reason was a systems error. This is a really bad reflection on your website. I will think twice before using the application to book. I was wondering which friend or family member received my room at Hippo Hollow. What was done was ethically wrong. I am not sure what the rates are and whether we paid extra to stay at Perry Bridge Hollow. I will think twice before I go to any Seasons in Africa Hotel. I wanted to stay at Hippo Hollow not another establishment.
Kathleen, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Excellent
Wooow what a clean, nice place we've been at ,Breakfast was out of this world perfect.And thanks to the Lady by the name of Cebiswa she excel in her job ,she knows how to take care of guests Thank u
Moses, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Near Paul Kruguer Park Gate
Third time at Hippo Hollow. Amazing! Cultural Village is a great experience for people who would like to see African Dance.
Maria , 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hippo view
Cool place as you watch the hippos graze on the grass in front of the restaurant in the evening. Friendly staff and great service
Wayne, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

More like Hippo Solid!!!
Had an amazing stay at Hippo Hollow. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay a great one. Location is perfect and close to everything. Will stay here again for sure!
David, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cheerful staff and great location
Clean and tidy rooms, well equipped. Views amazing. Hippo on lawn at night! Meals good choice, location to Kruger great. We would go again.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location with hippo viewing
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with very friendly, warm staff focussed on providing you with an optimal stay and experience of the area. We had a river view chalet which we highly recommend as you can hear and view the hippos some nights and it is very private and peaceful.
Verified Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very Good

Decent hotel
Hotel was good. The rooms were clean and housekeeping was done daily. However, one complaint which I had was that they never replenished drinking water in the rooms. We always had to go and remind them. Another important thing missing was the intercom. If you need service, you need to walk up to the reception. Staff is courteous and helpful.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

It's a pleasant stay
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very satisfied about this ideal base
Stayed at Hippo Hollow while exploring Kruger and the Panoramic Route by car. The room was very comfortable, the location was easy to find and convenient, and the food was surprisingly good at the restaurant, especially the breakfast. The hotel does get large tour buses, and we found some of the tour group customers disruptive a few times during our stay, but that was not the fault of the hotel. There really are hippos on the property! There is also a nice gift shop on the premises.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review