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Hippo Hollow Country Estate

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast served
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Property grounds
Aerial view
Hippo Hollow Country Estate sits by a gentle river. Guests can choose between two on-site restaurants, enjoy cocktails at the bar, and cool off in outdoor pools with a lazy river. Free WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services add convenience to the relaxing atmosphere.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P12,125
P13,943 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Chalet, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Cabin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Living area

River Chalet

Highlights

Balcony
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Chalet (River)

Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Chalet (River)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Standard Room, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
R40, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242

What's nearby

  • Perry's Bridge Reptile Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Elephant Whispers - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Shangana Cultural Village - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Numbi Gate - 24 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kuka - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Running Brave Spur Steak Ranch - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pappa's Kitchen - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hippo Hollow Country Estate

Family-friendly hotel by the river
You can look forward to an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden at Hippo Hollow Country Estate. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with a lazy river, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • 1 meeting room, a gift shop, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All 91 rooms offer comforts such as safes and minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, childcare services, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hippo Hollow Restaurant
  • Kuka Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Lazy river

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Hippo Hollow
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hippo Hollow Country Estate have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Hippo Hollow Country Estate?

As of Sep 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hippo Hollow Country Estate on Oct 5, 2025 start from P 12,124.72, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hippo Hollow Country Estate pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hippo Hollow Country Estate?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hippo Hollow Country Estate?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hippo Hollow Country Estate?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Hippo Hollow Country Estate provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hippo Hollow Country Estate located?

This family-friendly Mbombela hotel is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Perry's Bridge Reptile Park and Hazyview Juction Mall. Shangana Cultural Village is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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