About this property
Hippo Waterfront Lodge is situated on the banks of the Crocodile River and only 12 km away from the town centre of Nelspruit and 4 km away from the N4 highway. Offering views of the garden and the river, the timber log chalets at Hippo Waterfront Lodge provide a rustic style outdoor atmosphere. Each chalet has a open plan deck with kitchen and dining area. Barbecue facilities are available. The lodge has an outdoor pool, a bar and a restaurant overlooking the river. Guests can take a stroll along the river bank, which offers hippo and bird watching opportunities. Guided tours to major attractions can be arranged for a surcharge. The Sudwala Caves are a 30-minute drive away and Kruger National Park can be reached within 1 hour by car.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Bar
- Breakfast
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
|---|---|---|
1 single bed and 1 double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 double bed Bedroom 2 2 single beds | ||
Bedroom 1 1 double bed Bedroom 2 4 single beds | ||
Bedroom 1 2 single beds and 1 double bed Bedroom 2 2 single beds and 1 double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 double bed Bedroom 2 1 double bed Bedroom 3 1 large double bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kathleen
Australia“Location was fine, but the road in is fairly poor. The hippos in the river made up for it!” - Kruse
Germany“Great place to stay, in particular for families - hippo watching, very close to Krueger, great food and super friendly management team and staff!” - Ronald
South Africa“The host is very friendly, the cabins are very clean” - Mapaseka South Africa“The location was very conveniently close to where we needed to go. Electric blanket was a plus for me”
- Virginie
France“The location is amazing. If you want a nice rest in a beautiful place, go for it. Stephanie is truly welcoming and helpful, so is all the personnel. We arrived late and she let our dinner in the fridge, with a bottle of wine. Our house was facing...” - Tshianeo South Africa“Liked everything from the security to the nice place that we stayed in. It was even further away from other people in a nice way”
- Penella South Africa“The beauty and tranquility of the place are a top-notch. To be surrounded by nature is lovely, especially from people who are coming from urban life.”
- Wilma South Africa“Nature at it's best, saw the Hippo's in the river close to us. Friendly staff and value for the price you pay.”
Denjo1977
Mozambique“Location, peaceful river views, relaxed atmosphere”- Louis Mozambique“Had a great stay, secluded yet not too far away from the city, making it the perfect spot for the nature lover and the city freaks. Staff made us feel right at home from the get-go. There's nothing to fault here. Can't wait for our next visit”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please inform Hippo Waterfront Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
