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Sanbonani Resort Hotel and Spa

4.5 star property
Riverside adventure and relaxation blend perfectly at this resort where travelers find a true home away from home experience

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Sanbonani Resort Hotel and Spa, by the river, offers a shopping mall, coffee shop, and ropes course. The spa provides rejuvenating treatments like Thai massages, while three outdoor pools invite relaxation after exploring. Past visitors consistently praise their experience.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is P8,402
P9,663 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Digital channels
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Mbombela, Sanbonani Resort Hotel and Spa is near the airport and on the riverwalk. Perry's Bridge Reptile Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kruger National Park and Phabeni Gate. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Mbombela travel guide
Map
Stormvoel Way, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242

What's nearby

  • Elephant Whispers showing signage
    Elephant Whispers
    5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Kruger National Park which includes a sunset, land animals and safari adventures
    Kruger National Park
    11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Hazyview Juction Mall
    3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Perry's Bridge Reptile Park
    4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Phabeni Gate
    11 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mugg & Bean
    5 min drive
  • Mugg & Bean
    5 min drive
  • Kuka
    5 min drive
  • Pioneer's Grill
    5 min drive
  • Abies Pub & Grill
    3 min drive

About this property

Sanbonani Resort Hotel and Spa

Luxury family-friendly hotel by the river
At Sanbonani Resort Hotel and Spa, you can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, a shopping mall on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travelers can enjoy a ropes course at this hotel. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a deep-tissue massage, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Mhangela Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and a poolside location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), massage treatment rooms, and a billiards/pool table
  • A TV in the lobby, wedding services, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 58 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Changing tables and highchairs
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Daily housekeeping, electrical adapters/chargers, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 165 for adults and ZAR 110 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Mhangela Bar
  • Mhangela Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bingo
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Playground
  • Ropes course
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Changing table
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 6,288 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 165 for adults and ZAR 110 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Sanbonani And Spa Mbombela
Sanbonani Resort Hotel Spa
Sanbonani Resort Hotel and Spa Hotel
Sanbonani Resort Hotel and Spa Mbombela
Sanbonani Resort Hotel and Spa Hotel Mbombela

Frequently asked questions

Does Sanbonani Resort Hotel and Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sanbonani Resort Hotel and Spa?

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sanbonani Resort Hotel and Spa on Mar 10, 2026 start from P8,402, 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 Sanbonani Resort Hotel and Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sanbonani Resort Hotel and Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sanbonani Resort Hotel and Spa?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Sanbonani Resort Hotel and Spa located?

This family-friendly Mbombela hotel is located on the riverwalk, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hazyview Juction Mall and Perry's Bridge Reptile Park. Kruger National Park and Phabeni Gate are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Sanbonani Resort Hotel and Spa Reviews

7.8

Good

9.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

6.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Stay

My stay was excellent overall. The only area where I think it needs a bit of focus is the restaurant/food! That really fell below my expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Staff & service
The pool needed cleaned
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Poor guest care

The accommodations were very nice. Unfortunately there were daily electricity outages. The resort made no effort for guests to be cared for during outages, which happened three times a day for a minimum of 2 hours at a time. Everything is electric. Foreigners are not accustomed to these problems and are stranded in the dark with no resources. The resort needs to find a way to care for their guests during outages.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Ash

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Frontline reception staff had no authority to take any decisions. Room had bathing water that was running hot and then cold. We requested the staff to correct it but nothing was done about it. Food was of a sub optimal standard with very limited options. We were overcharged for the service we got. I would not recommend Sanbonani to international tourists, specifically from a “value for money” perspective.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas Silva

8/10 Good

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022