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Hippo Hollow Country Estate

3.0 star property
Relax along the river's edge or dive into fun in our pool oasis. Enjoy delicious meals and cocktails while making memories that last.

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Aerial view
Property grounds
2 restaurants, breakfast served
2 restaurants, breakfast served
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

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €196
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

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Chalet, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Garden Area

Chalet, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Cabin

Deluxe Cabin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Chalet, River View | Living area

Chalet, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Chalet (River)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Sofa bed - double
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
R40, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242

What's nearby

  • Perry's Bridge Reptile Park - 7 min walk
  • Elephant Whispers - 10 min walk
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 9 min drive
  • Phabeni Gate - 15 min drive
  • Numbi Gate - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 53 min drive

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

Family-friendly hotel by the river
You can look forward to an airport shuttle, a terrace and a garden at Hippo Hollow Country Estate. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools with a lazy river, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • 1 meeting room, wedding services and a porter/bellboy
Room features
All 91 rooms feature comforts such as safes and minibars.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Fridges, childcare services and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hippo Hollow Restaurant
  • Kuka Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Lazy river

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

Does Hippo Hollow Country Estate have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Hippo Hollow Country Estate?

As of 8 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hippo Hollow Country Estate on 10 Mar 2025 start from €196.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hippo Hollow Country Estate pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hippo Hollow Country Estate?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hippo Hollow Country Estate?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hippo Hollow Country Estate?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Hippo Hollow Country Estate provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hippo Hollow Country Estate located?

This family-friendly Mbombela hotel is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Perry's Bridge Reptile Park and Hazyview Juction Mall. Shangana Cultural Village is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Hippo Hollow Country Estate Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 66 reviews

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 Excellent

Jacob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Nicu Catalin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

8/10 Good

Moipane

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Add tv
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful atmosphere, great food, lovely views and a very pleased experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to Kruger National Park, good for choices
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Stayed in the garden area rooms, lovely and quiet with nice gardens. Great friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

CHARIECE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Moses

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Maria , Mozambique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Pauleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

8/10 Good

Jenny, perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

8/10 Good

Vineet Ramesh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
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.

8/10 Good

Sly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a pleasant stay

10/10 Excellent

DED, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort