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Chalet, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Garden Area
27 square metres
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Other room types
Chalet, River View
28 square metres
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Chalet (River)
28 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Standard Room, Courtyard Area
19 square metres
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Concierge services

With a stay at Hippo Hollow Country Estate in Mbombela, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Kruger National Park and Perry's Bridge Reptile Park. This family-friendly hotel is 28.9 mi (46.5 km) from God's Window and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Shangana Cultural Village.

Make yourself at home in one of the 91 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a lazy river. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Satisfy your appetite at Hippo Hollow Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hippo Hollow Country Estate

R40, Mbombela, Mpumalanga 1242

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 91
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wedding services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Airport transport
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Lazy river
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Conference centre
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Lazy river
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Hippo Hollow Country Estate offers 91 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Fridge
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Boat tours nearby
  • Game viewing nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 7:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Hotel Names

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We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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