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Hotel Description

A family-friendly stay in Mbombela awaits you at Hippo Hollow Country Estate. You'll be within a 10-minute walk of Perry's Bridge Reptile Park and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Shangana Cultural Village. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools, and free self parking.

The restaurant, Hippo Hollow Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the lazy river and pool loungers. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle.

With a stay at this 3-star Mbombela hotel, you'll be 13.9 km (8.6 mi) from Kruger National Park.

Chalet, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Garden Area

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$248* Per night/room 1 May - 2 May

Chalet, River View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Chalet (River)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, Courtyard Area

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hippo Hollow Country Estate ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
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Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hippo Hollow Country Estate

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About the Hippo Hollow Country Estate

Location R40, Mbombela, Mpumalanga 1242

Property Features

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, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills 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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Lazy river
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Desk
  • Ceiling fan
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

Hippo Hollow Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Kuka Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 7:30 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Hotel Names

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You should know

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

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.