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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
“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...”
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Laynescat
South Africa
“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..”
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Lydia
South Africa
“It was clean and a good setting.. Hosts very friendly”
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Kathleen
Australia
“Location was fine, but the road in is fairly poor. The hippos in the river made up for it!”
Kruse
Germany
“Great place to stay, in particular for families - hippo watching, very close to Krueger, great food and super friendly management team and staff!”
Ronald
South Africa
“The host is very friendly, the cabins are very clean”
Mapaseka
South Africa
“The location was very conveniently close to where we needed to go. Electric blanket was a plus for me”
Virginie
France
“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...”
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Tshianeo
South Africa
“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
South Africa
“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.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
African
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly
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
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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.
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