Oxford Farm, R40, 22km North of Hoedspruit, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
Makalali Game Reserve23 min drive
Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate26 min drive
Hoedspruit (HDS)36 min drive
Jessica the Hippo58 min drive
Room options
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Luxury Double Room
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Sofa Bed
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Family Room (Budget)
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
26 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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Luxury Triple Room
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
20 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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Standard Room (Budget)
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Private bathroom
Microwave
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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House, 3 Bedrooms (Boabab)
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
150 sq m
Sleeps 7
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed
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Cottage
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
135 sq m
Sleeps 14
1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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House, 3 Bedrooms (Marula)
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Sleeps 7
1 Single Bed OR 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
About the area
Hoedspruit
A family-friendly stay in Hoedspruit awaits you at Hippo Pools Resort. You'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Greater Kruger National Park and 15.1 km (9.4 mi) from Selati Game Reserve. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to mini golf and a playground. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Hoedspruit lodge include Makalali Game Reserve and Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate.
Three Bridges Restaurant, at The Outpost - 6 min drive
About this property
Hippo Pools Resort
Comfortable lodge with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this lodge measures 1980 square feet (184 square metres) and includes conference space. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Hippo Pools Resort. The lodge can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Hoedspruit lodge.
1 building
1 floor
14 guestrooms or units
1980 sq ft of conference space
184 sq. m of conference space
Deli
Poolside lounge chairs
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour and ticket information
Wedding services available
Games room or arcade
Pool or billiards table
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
Television in lobby
Smoking in designated areas
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
Hippo Pools Resort offers 14 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Satellite televisions are provided. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) and Rollaway/extra beds are also available.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Playground
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Free cot
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
1,980 square feet of conference space
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
On a river
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Building
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Floor
Room amenities
Bedroom
Free cot
Rollaway/extra bed
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Entertainment
TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Limited room service
Microwave
Outdoor space
Balcony/patio
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Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are available.
Free cots (infant beds)!
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Breakage deposit: ZAR 500.00 per stay
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Property is also known as
Hippo Pools Hoedspruit
Hippo Pools Resort
Hippo Pools Resort Hoedspruit
Hippo Pools Resort Lodge
Hippo Pools Resort Hoedspruit
Hippo Pools Resort Lodge Hoedspruit
Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at Hippo Pools Resort?
Yep, Hippo Pools Resort has a free self car park.
Does Hippo Pools Resort have a pool?
Hippo Pools Resort has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.
What makes Hippo Pools Resort a romantic place to stay?
Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hippo Pools Resort.
Is Hippo Pools Resort family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and a playground, as well as rollaway/extra beds and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hippo Pools Resort is a hit with families.
Does Hippo Pools Resort serve breakfast?
You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hippo Pools Resort?
No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Hippo Pools Resort?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves African cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?
What time are check-in & check-out at Hippo Pools Resort?
Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are pets allowed at Hippo Pools Resort?
No, only service animals are allowed.
Hippo Pools Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Hotel has riverside location, set back from road. Mirelle very welcoming and took us on tour of hotel area to show us hippos and took us to room, she also recommended 3 bridges restaurant 5 minutes drive away which was excellent and had lovely gift shop next door with beautiful objects made by locals.
ask for accommodation near river , we wished we had as can watch hippos from there to your hearts content ! Crocs also seen. Lots of monkeys in grounds , didn't see elephants but could see where they had been ! Lovely grounds despite obvious lack of rain recently.
Really good value with delicious breakfast
I would definitely recommend this place if you like to watch hippos !
Friendly owner and staff and nice food, but the resort needs some serious attention in terms of upgrading - at the moment it's just plain ugly with unplastered holes in outside walls, a potholed approach road and half finished building work everywhere. It's a shame because there is great potential given the riverside location.
Very disappointing. Resort did not know we were coming, but payment was done two days before. Restaurant was closed because we were the only people. Room was downgraded and now refund was given (too much of a hassle according to them. No warm water at all in the room. The Television did not work.
What a wonderful time we had here, the owner Meryl was just so friendly and helpful, great local knowledge, absolutely perfect, tranquil location, would totally recommend this place! Fabulous!
Warm, welcoming resort, a home away from home. The manager is an elderly Multilingual English lady with a heart of Gold,loving and caring for nature. Perfect location for road trips and to use as a base. One can view the hippos at the river, and deers near on the resort. The hippos are indeed her "grandchildren".
It also has its own runway for small planes. Security guarded entrance and polite, friendly staff.
The hotel is child friendly with a huge pool, table tennis etc
God bless the owners and their family for being one with nature and showing us what life should be about. Thank you!
went there in Feb so few people around, staff made the place clean while doing the maintenance to improve the hotel, and were very helpful, and the pool was a great place to cool off and have a beer, food in the evening was very good.