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Hippo Hollow Country Estate

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Mbombela with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and thatched roofs.
Relax in a tropical ambiance with a rustic thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a casual bar area with wooden seating.
Escape to a serene retreat surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil water feature.
Experience the hotel's inviting lobby, featuring a high ceiling, central reception desk, and lush greenery.
Enjoy dining under the stars in a charming outdoor setting surrounded by mature trees and a stone wall.
Escape to Hippo Hollow Country Estate, where the river flows gently by. Savor meals at one of two on-site restaurants, unwind with a cocktail at the bar, or take a dip in one of two outdoor pools with a lazy river. With free WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services available, your stay is sure to be relaxing.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $77
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27

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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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Cabin | Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Cabin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 28 sq m
  • 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 - double
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
R40, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242

What's nearby

  • Perry's Bridge Reptile Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Elephant Whispers - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Shangana Cultural Village - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Numbi Gate - 24 min drive - 21.5 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 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

More about this property

VISIBILITY

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

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
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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

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
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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.
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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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

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
Hippo Hollow Country Estate Hazyview, South Africa - Mpumalanga
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Hippo Hollow Country Estate Hotel
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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.

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Hippo Hollow Country Estate Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

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.

10/10

Saw hippos first 5 mins on property. Helicopter ride was awesome. Food was ok but view from restaurant was awesome. 10mins to Kroger gate. 2 minute drive to elephant whisperers. 2 minutes to Perry’s trading post
3-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

4/10

1-night trip

8/10

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2-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

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
8-night trip

10/10

Wonderful atmosphere, great food, lovely views and a very pleased experience.
2-night trip

10/10

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
3-night trip

8/10

Everything awesome... Room, staff (Ifrahim is the best on the reception), food... International outlets for charging gadgets... Nothing to complain !
2-night trip

10/10

Nós adoramos cada parte da nossa estadia. O quarto era confortável e espaçoso. Haviam hipopótamos e outros animais no rio que podíamos observar enquanto jantávamos e as atividades associadas do local no proporcionaram alguns dos melhores momentos da mossa viagem.
2-night trip

8/10

Easy access to Kruger National Park, good for choices
4-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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 trip

8/10

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

6/10

2-night trip

8/10

Tolle Anlage mit Wachschutz, Blick auf den Fluss mit Elefanten, gutes Restaurant, sehr höfliches Personal.
3-night trip

6/10

The place is really amazing and is located in a really good area. Also the people that works there is really nice, but they were completely helpless since the very beginning. I've mailed them to ask them if they can help me to arrive and if they could help me with some tours options but they never answer. Once we arrived, every tour we booked trough them was tricky (with the price, if lunch was included or not, etc.) and when we asked them to look for us a shuttle to our next destination, they didn't make a big effort to help us either. I still think that being such a luxury and expensive accommodation, It's unforgivable that they have not taken care of us properly, but if you are able to managed by yourself, 100% recommendable.
3-night trip

8/10

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
1-night trip

8/10

Mooie kamer met mooi uitzicht, jammer dat er geen tv aanwezig was maar verder prima. Prima restaurant, goed verzorgd ontbijt en goede menu kaart. Prima tips gekregen wat te doen in de directe omgeving.
2-night trip

2/10

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.
3-night trip

8/10

Tolle Unterkunft, gute Lage, freundliches Personal!
3-night trip

8/10

Nicely situated on a river bank and quite close to the southern part of Kruger. We stayed for one night on our way from JNB to a tented camp close to Skukuza. The food and service was good thru-out. The only dispointment was that I (with certainty) forgot a pair of binoculars on the room. When we went back to the hotel. No one seemed to remember having seen it.
1-night trip

10/10

Ótimo Hotel, quarto estilo chalé amplo, era bem limpo e com tudo funcional, o staff do hotel é otimo, o restaurante tem ótimas comidas e a vista é bem legal. Fica bem próximo a um dos portões do Kruger e também a supermercado shoppings restaurantes. Recomendo muito o local
2-night trip