About this property
Hippo Waterfront Lodge is located on the banks of the Crocodile River and only 7.5 mi away from the town center of Nelspruit and 2.5 mi 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Bar
- Breakfast
Availability
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Room Type | Number of guests | |
|---|---|---|
1 twin bed and 1 full bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 full bed Bedroom 2 2 twin beds | ||
Bedroom 1 1 full bed Bedroom 2 4 twin beds | ||
Bedroom 1 2 twin beds and 1 full bed Bedroom 2 2 twin beds and 1 full bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 full bed Bedroom 2 1 full bed Bedroom 3 1 queen bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Snscannon
Hong Kong“This is the real deal! No false advertising. Hippos at night, hippos in the morning, and hippos during the day! Hosts Johan & Chane are awesome! Do not miss their home-cooked brai of pork chops & sausages buffet. Fantastic! Best of all... An...” - Kennedy
United States“Lovely grounds and views over the river. I loved the outdoor kitchenette on the balcony. We saw hippos, bush babies and a few monkeys. Wonderful bird watching.” - Timothy United States“It was very clean, comfortable place. Well stocked kitchen, huge shower. The staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating.”
- 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..” - Lydia South Africa“It was clean and a good setting.. Hosts very friendly”
- 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...”
Area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please inform Hippo Waterfront Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
