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Riverview Inn, hotel in Malelane

Located in Malelane, 8.1 miles from Leopard Creek Country Club, Riverview Inn provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

The view was amazing. From the first minute we arrived, we could spot hippos, elephant, warthogs, or waterbuck on the river bank. The customer service was very friendly and helpful. The room is basic and matched the pictures - no surprises. It was cleaned daily with towels and water resupplied. Wifi was good and even worked on the terrace.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
883 reviews
Price from$67.59per night
Kruger View Chalets, hotel in Malelane

Located only 3.1 mi from the Kruger National Park, Kruger View Chalets is set on the banks of the Crocodile River in Malelane.

Property is absolutely beautiful and well kept.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
563 reviews
Price from$76.42per night
Pestana Kruger Lodge, hotel in Malelane

Located 2297 feet from the southern entrance to Kruger National Park and set in 22 hectares of unspoiled land, Pestana Kruger Lodge has luxurious, spacious rooms in an ideal location.

The property is in front of the river where you can see great sightings.
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
1,244 reviews
Price from$115.57per night
Serenity Mountain and Forest Lodge, hotel in Malelane

Serenity Mountain and Forest Lodge is a hidden gem set among 1300 hectares of spectacular African scenery on the outskirts of Kruger National Park.

The Serenity Lodge lies apart from the city and all the turmoil and you are more than allowed to calm down and enjoy the forest and weather. The staff was friendly, helpful and attentive. Prices for activities were fair, the food (breakfast and dinner) was delicious and our lodge was located near to the restaurant, and parking area. Some guests are complaining about the gravel road. The road is ~ 16 km long and hardly doable without an SUV. We drove a Toyota Corolla Quest and needed almost an hour for the way. We would recommend a better car than ours. Due to the fact that the lodge is completely transparent about the road and assists you with help, there's no reason to complain about the road.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
495 reviews
Price from$158.57per night
Elegant Guest House Malelane, hotel in Malelane

Offering quiet street views, Elegant Guest House Malelane in Malelane features accommodations, a casino, a garden, and a bar.

Central location in Melalane, very near to Melalane Kruger gate, clean hotel, helpful staff, safe parking. Room had nice clean ensuite bathroom. They provide toiletries, bath towels, tea/coffee in rooms, small refrigerator in room. There is air-conditioning in rooms. They provide daily room cleaning service.
6.7
Scored 6.7
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
157 reviews
Price from$33.79per night
Paradise Creek Lodge, hotel in Malelane

With Leopard Creek Country Club reachable in 4.3 miles, Paradise Creek Lodge provides accommodations, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace and a bar.

Staff were very friendly, and accommodating. Restaurant looked very nice, and served meals and cocktails. Swimming pool was nice and ablution facilities were clean and easily accessible.
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
133 reviews
Price from$50.95per night
Nkomazi Kruger Lodge & Spa, hotel in Malelane

With mountain views, Nkomazi Kruger Lodge & Spa is located in Malelane and has a restaurant, a concierge service, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace.

Yes, I like the environment, the rooms are spacious enough. The breakfast is good although there are not so options for halal people. The Lakeview rooms are exceptional.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
470 reviews
Price from$101.07per night
SnL 12 Dwergarend, hotel in Malelane

SnL 12 Dwergarend in Malelane provides accommodations with a garden, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge. With garden views, this accommodation provides a swimming pool.

Very welcoming and kind hosts.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
136 reviews
Price from$49.39per night
Tamboti House, hotel in Malelane

Tamboti House in Malelane provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and barbecue facilities. The air-conditioned accommodations are 3.3 miles from Leopard Creek Country Club.

Staff were friendly, rooms were clean and the venue was well kept. Very beautiful gardens and pool area for relaxing.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
100 reviews
Price from$60.36per night
Hennie's Rest, hotel in Malelane

Set in Malelane, 6.5 mi from Kruger Malelane Gate, Leopard Creek Country Club and our own beautifull Malelane Golf Course.

Loved everything from the decoration and authentic design of the house, the view of course, the host was lovely and overall just loved every minute of it!
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
103 reviews
Price from$72.78per night
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What Guests Said About Malelane:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    i liked the pool very beautiful and you can take beautiful...

    i liked the pool very beautiful and you can take beautiful pictures(its giving beach vibes) lol if you know what i mean . the receptionist was very welcoming and friendly not to mention their waitress i just forgot her name but her surname is Madlopha she was soo down to earth n serving us with the smile on her face .i liked the breakfast and the bev
    Ndalenhle
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Malelane is very beautiful and easy to get around.

    Malelane is very beautiful and easy to get around. I loved the wild life the most, it was pleasant view to watch the birds and animals roaming around freely. The staff at the gate were very friendly and helpful. Wish I had more time to give a constructive review but went to the park for just half a day and managed to see some of the big 5 which was the purpose of my visit.
    Ratii
  • 10
    Scored 10

    There is supermarkets for pre Kruger shopping on the road...

    There is supermarkets for pre Kruger shopping on the road out of Malalene. Major roadworks taking place out of Malalene. Beware of trucks and drive carefully. Not recommended to drive in the dark while roadworks in place.
    lotter
    South Africa
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Pastana still remains for me the most affordable best and...

    Pastana still remains for me the most affordable best and well managed accommodation in Malelane. The Restuarant always meet my expectation of the wide spread of eats available. Malelane is very easy to navigate. It has all the amenities to accommodate a travelers needs The town is very clean . I would avoid accommodation I have not visited before. A picture tell a thousand tales. But some can be very deceiving and uncomfortable.
    Abrahams
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Malelane town is totally unappealing.

    Malelane town is totally unappealing. The only reason for staying in the suburb we stayed in was a) it is outside the town and b) is close to the Kruger Park entrance. We stayed in Mhlathikop suburb, which is nice and can be recommended.
    Jacobus (James)
    South Africa
  • 2.0
    Scored 2.0

    Trying to find a contact person with regards to the booking...

    Trying to find a contact person with regards to the booking is impossible. Sometimes in real life, things happen totally out of your control like COVID that was a world wide epidemic and how do a person handle a situation like this? I just had no contact number from Booking.com to assist us and lost the money. This will make me think twice next time I want accommodation Judy 082 335 6423
    Leon

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Malelane

  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 26 reviews
    It is being in the Kruger National Park without having to pay park fees!! Right on the Southern banks of the Crocodile river, the Croc River lapa is a place to visit again and again. There is peace to be found in the quiet when you sit on the veranda gazing out over the river and the abundant wildlife comes and goes in regular in intervals. See hippo, crocs, waterbuck, impala, warthog, elephants, other species and the occasional predator on the river while sitting on the veranda.
    Henk Vallentgoed
    South Africa
  • From $67.59 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 883 reviews
    We were pleasantly surprised to see animals from the Kruger National Park across the Crocodile River as soon as we opened the patio door upon arrival!!! The view was spectacular! It was not very busy during our stay, and the staff frequently asked if we needed anything, whenever they saw us. We did not spend a lot of time at the premises, since we spent our time in the Kruger Park. Appreciated the aircon in the room after a long, hot day!
    Andre
    South Africa
  • From $159.94 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 495 reviews
    The location is calming and surreal. The staff is amazing. The food is beautiful and tasty. The Chalets are lovely with a large bath and shower and a 270 degree view from the big bed. Restaurant area is wonderful with a bar, pool and lovely seating. We spotted buck, giraffes, butterflies, monkeys and more within the property. Kruger National Park Malelane gate is about 10 mins away excluding the time to drive the dirt road.
    Ivan
    South Africa
  • From $102.94 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 82 reviews
    Overnighted at Mhlati Cottages before entering Kruger National Park during December. Very impressed with the service, stay and the location of the Mhlati cottages only a stone throw away from the Malelane gate. Ideally located and equipped for anyone that would like to travel into Kruger as a day visitor or as a overnight stop before entering. The breakfast offered was also excellent.
    Francois
    South Africa
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 146 reviews
    Amazing location, right on the river watching Kruger and the animals around (crocodiles, elephants, Kudus, birds). Beatiful place, with a nice pool and a vast grass place and spots to sit with a glass of wine watching the river and animals. Intimate room with a nice porch and a fire place that they light in the evening. The morning tour was amazing!
    Tom
    Israel
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 208 reviews
    The location very convenient for Kruger National Park, the rooms were large and comfortable, and the kitchen was well-stocked for cooking, and the shared living area was very comfy. There was a nice deck area and access to a backyard garden. The provided homegrown lemons and passion fruit were great. Loadsheeding was barely noticeable.
    Janet
    United States of America
  • From $120.75 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 265 reviews
    Location is great next to the river you can see the animals from your balcony and from the eating / viewing area. The venue has a generator so there is always electricity & the aircon's work (needed) Rooms are comfortable and have all the basics it's not a city hotel but everything was provided to keep the guest happy
    Clark
    South Africa
  • From $120.75 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 265 reviews
    In this lodge you have the most amazing view. You can see elephants, hippos e.g. while sitting on the porch or from the pool. The food was very good. The room was nice. The lodge is very close to one of the gates of the Kruger National Park. We stayed there just for one night, however would recommend to stay longer.
    Judith
    Germany
  • From $33.79 per night
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 157 reviews
    Central location in Melalane, very near to Melalane Kruger gate, clean hotel, helpful staff, safe parking. Room had nice clean ensuite bathroom. They provide toiletries, bath towels, tea/coffee in rooms, small refrigerator in room. There is air-conditioning in rooms. They provide daily room cleaning service.
    I_Love_Mother_Earth
    South Africa
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 208 reviews
    Spacious and self catering place with an awesome Gas Barbecue grill on the deck.This place exceeded my expectations and is on the top of list of best stays ever,the place is very big and clean.The aesthetic Apartment design was on point. The location is great,very close to Kruger National Park(Malelane Gate).
    Tarisai
    Eswatini
  • From $175.98 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 92 reviews
    location is perfect just a few meters away from Malelane gate entrance to the Kruger They have a generator that ALWAYS works day or night when there is loadshedding (electricity cuts) They have a fabulous restaurant onsite (try the prawns which are to die for) A nespresso type coffee machine in the room
    Gigi
    Switzerland
  • From $141.59 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,244 reviews
    The staff were really good, very friendly and pleasant. They went out of their way to assist and be helpful.The location was great, very accecable to the Malelane gate. The breakfasts and meals in general were consistently good.
    Gypsyhart
    South Africa
  • From $76.42 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 563 reviews
    Seemless check in as we had stayed previously. Has all we need prior to entering Kruger National Park, ie, Freezer for meat supplies, very handy for the local Spar. Very quiet location and only 10 minutes from Malelane Gate.
    Mike
    United Kingdom
  • From $141.59 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,244 reviews
    Good food with great selection.. View over Crocodile River with lots of wildlife like hippos, was amazing. Lovely grounds with swimming pool. So convenient… a stone’s throw from Malelane Gate into Kruger Park
    marguerite
    South Africa
  • From $67.59 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 883 reviews
    Excellent location to access Malelane Gate at Kruger. Has a wonderful deck with a view over the Crocodile River - game viewing on your doorstep. Provide a simple and tasty dinner. Secure parking.
    Sharon
    South Africa
  • From $75.38 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 363 reviews
    We loved our stay. We saw hippo, crocodile, impala, elephant, warthog, waterbuck across the Crocodile River in Kruger all from the deck. Enjoyed swimming in the pool and delicious breakfasts!
    Christopher
    South Africa
  • From $137.25 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 867 reviews
    The only good thing was it was on the Crocodile river so you can sit on the deck and watch the animals. It's also close to the Malalene gate to Kruger national park
    veloshnee
    South Africa
  • From $102.83 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 77 reviews
    Easy to find Close to the Malelane Kruger gate Ample parking Clean
    A
    Anonymous
    South Africa
  • From $102.83 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 77 reviews
    It was so close to Malelane gate and was such a nice cozy suite!!
    Chaya
    United States of America
  • From $60.83 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 24 reviews
    Self catering. Excellent location for Kruger Park
    lotter
    South Africa

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