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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site


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
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for Nelspruit

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wilma
    South Africa 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 Mozambique
    Location, peaceful river views, relaxed atmosphere
  • Louis
    Mozambique 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
  • Stefania
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    The place is situated in the most amazing location with the river flowing in front of it. Stephanie was amazing considering we booked at the very last minute and we arrived late in the evening. I definitely recommend this place.
  • Karen
    South Africa South Africa
    We only spent one night on our way to the Kruger National Park, we had a fantastic stay - although the room was basic it was clean and comfortable - the view from our room overlooked the Crocodile River - beautiful! The welcome from our hosts...
  • Leila
    Morocco Morocco
    The location is awesome, the view is amazing and the chalets are very comfortable. Stayed with my family for one night and we will definitely be back.
  • Delene
    South Africa South Africa
    We did not get breakfast nor were we informed that there was breakfast.
  • Ken
    South Africa South Africa
    Nice and quiet and peaceful. Nice big shower Lovely view of the river Nag aapies in the evening a treat Wide variety of bird life Road to the lodge in good condition. My dog loved the stay. Friendly management and staff.
  • Roger
    South Africa South Africa
    Very pleasant find. Lovely location and obliging hosts
  • Teodora
    Romania Romania
    The whole property is in a very beautiful location. It was quiet and relaxing. The lodge we rented for one night was clean and confrontable.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Hippo Waterfront Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Fishing

Living Area

  • Dining area

Media & Technology

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Packed lunches
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible

    Outdoor swimming pool

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome

    Languages spoken

    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules
    Hippo Waterfront Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    Available 24 hours
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    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.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroBankcardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    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.

    FAQs about Hippo Waterfront Lodge