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Hippo Hollow Country Estate

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a thatched-roof building.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are multiple potted plants and a large window providing natural light.
A bar area with wooden slats, bar stools, and a counter with bottles.
A dining table set for two with plates of food, glasses, and cutlery.
A modern living room with a high ceiling, exposed beams, and a large window.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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R40, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242
  • Place, Perry's Bridge Reptile Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Elephant Whispers
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Hazyview Juction Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for River Chalet

A room with a wooden staircase, a bed, a table, and chairs.

River Chalet

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Chalet, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Garden Area

A hotel room with a bed, a bench, a small table, and a mirror.

Chalet, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Deluxe Chalet (River)

  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Deluxe Cabin

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Courtyard Area

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wooden cabinet, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, Courtyard Area

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Mbombela

On river.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Perry's Bridge Reptile Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Hazyview Juction Mall with a stay here. Shangana Cultural Village is within 6 miles (10 km) and Phabeni Gate is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Perry's Bridge Reptile Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Elephant Whispers - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hazyview Juction Mall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Phabeni Gate - 23 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Numbi Gate - 38 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kuka - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hippo Hollow Country Estate

Family-friendly 3-star hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Hippo Hollow Country Estate offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a lazy river. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Hippo Hollow Country Estate. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Mbombela hotel.

  • 91 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
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. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Lazy river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is 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
Hippo Hollow Country Estate Hotel Hazyview
Hippo Hollow Country Estate Hotel
Hippo Hollow Estate Mbombela
Hippo Hollow Country Estate Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hippo Hollow Country Estate to the airport?

Hippo Hollow Country Estate is 29.3 mi (63-min drive) away from the Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hippo Hollow Country Estate on Sept 6, 2026 start from CA $139, excluding 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.

Does Hippo Hollow Country Estate have an airport shuttle?

Hippo Hollow Country Estate offers an airport shuttle.

Does Hippo Hollow Country Estate offer free breakfast?

Hippo Hollow Country Estate does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hippo Hollow Country Estate?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Hippo Hollow Country Estate?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hippo Hollow Country Estate have a pool?

Hippo Hollow Country Estate features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Hippo Hollow Country Estate have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Hippo Hollow Country Estate have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hippo Hollow Country Estate to downtown Mbombela?

Hippo Hollow Country Estate is 1.7 mi away from Hazyview.

Hippo Hollow Country Estate Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 69 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent place to stay

Great location and the ambience of the place was spectacular.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our rooms were great we had cabins on the river which were amazing! Staff were very friendly and helpful only issue we had was we never saw hippos! Nobody’s fault but was the main reason for booking!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicu Catalin

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Moipane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Add tv
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

Awesome

Everything awesome... Room, staff (Ifrahim is the best on the reception), food... International outlets for charging gadgets... Nothing to complain !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Alles super

Tolle Anlage mit Wachschutz, Blick auf den Fluss mit Elefanten, gutes Restaurant, sehr höfliches Personal.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Amazing place, but completely helpless people.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

Een goed hotel op prima lokatie

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolle Unterkunft, gute Lage, freundliches Personal!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Calm resort style lodge

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

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

Ótimo Hotel

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marijke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prachtige tuinen! Chalets met rivierzicht zijn een aanrader! Centraal gelegen om Krugerpark en Lowveld te bezoeken. Vriendelijk personeel. Ontbijt en avondeten was perfect. Buffet met alles erop en eraan. Vriendelijk personeel. Excursies zijn via het hotel te boeken en goed verzorgd. Kamers zijn ruim, schoon en comfortabel.”
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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