Lodge
Nelspruit
9.1/10

Hippo Waterfront Lodge

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.

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)
Breakfast info: Full English/Irish
Free private parking available on-site

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Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Address

Portion 41, Sterkspruit Farm, 1200 Nelspruit, South Africa, Nelspruit, South Africa

Facilities

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

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a kitchen with a table and chairs on a porch at Hippo Waterfront Lodge in Nelspruit

a large kitchen with white cabinets and a large island at Hippo Waterfront Lodge in Nelspruit

a kitchen with white cabinets and a black counter top at Hippo Waterfront Lodge in Nelspruit

a tree house with a porch and a playground at Hippo Waterfront Lodge in Nelspruit

a yard next to a building with trees next to it at Hippo Waterfront Lodge in Nelspruit

a view from a window of a yard with trees at Hippo Waterfront Lodge in Nelspruit

a screened in porch with a table and chairs at Hippo Waterfront Lodge in Nelspruit

a hotel room with two beds and a living room at Hippo Waterfront Lodge in Nelspruit

an empty restaurant with wooden tables and chairs at Hippo Waterfront Lodge in Nelspruit

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Reviews

Racheladendorff 9/10

South Africa 🇿🇦

Peaceful spot along the River

Pros: Perfect little peaceful spot along the Crocodile River. Great location close to Mbombela and a perfect stop over if you are travelling further north. Amenities were clean and worked well, the hosts and Chef were very friendly and made us feel very welcome.

Laynescat 10/10

South Africa 🇿🇦

Hello relaxation

Pros: The view from your unit was superb. The peace and quiet were also welcomed, and relaxation came easy. Hearty supper was welcomed after a long day..

Cons: The supper was slightly overpriced. It was just a plate of food with 1 salad. Maybe add a basic dessert.

Lydia 8/10

South Africa 🇿🇦

Comfortable overnight stay

Pros: It was clean and a good setting.. Hosts very friendly

Cons: The bedding can be changed to something more modern

Kathleen 9/10

Australia 🇦🇺

Very relaxed atmosphere - good place to stay if you want to be out of town

Pros: Location was fine, but the road in is fairly poor. The hippos in the river made up for it!

Kruse 10/10

Germany 🇩🇪

Pros: Great place to stay, in particular for families - hippo watching, very close to Krueger, great food and super friendly management team and staff!

Ronald 10/10

South Africa 🇿🇦

Pros: The host is very friendly, the cabins are very clean

Cons: Nothing, this is a good place you won't be disappointed

Mapaseka 8/10

South Africa 🇿🇦

Convenient, very well equiped for the cold mornings and evenings

Pros: The location was very conveniently close to where we needed to go. Electric blanket was a plus for me

Cons: The coffee

Virginie 9/10

France 🇫🇷

Pros: 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 the river and the morning view was great.

Cons: The bath mat wasn't clean.

Tshianeo 10/10

South Africa 🇿🇦

Pros: 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 10/10

South Africa 🇿🇦

Pros: 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.

Cons: The road after exiting the freeway, I know it's farm area, but I wasn't happy at all. I feel that the blankets should be changed. They're not of good quality