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Hippo Water Front Lodge

Portion 41, Sterkspruit Farm, 1200 Nelspruit, South Africa – Great location - show map

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8.5
Very Good
117 reviews

Privacy and rural appearance of location Saw hippos really close on the crocodile river.

David United States of America

We've stayed before and weren't disappointed with our second time! Beautiful location, great cabin by the river and lots of wildlife. Spacious and comfy.

Sara United States of America

Really nice view of the river, comfortable bedrooms, good braai facilities.

Coenraad Netherlands

What a great view from our room! It was so great to breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the afternoon on the lawn in front of the room. The gardens are beautiful. Thank you for the clean, comfortable room - we will definitely pop in again when we are in the area.

Ané Mozambique

directions to the lodge the airport were easy to follow let them know what time we were due to arrive and they sorted a briaa for our group to have that evening

Marie United Kingdom

cousy; very need neat and most importantly, travelling as a club we were able to have a peaceful sleep before our activities early in the morning

Paul South Africa

the place is so serene, peaceful, opulence. nice place to meditate in and enjoy the scene.

Pillay South Africa

This was our second stay and nót our last one. A spade at the chalet to move the charcoal and wood would be great

Millie South Africa

An amazing place to stay in peace and tranquility. The location next to the river is beautiful and we were lucky enough one evening to see several hippos. A relaxing place with beautiful grounds and well thought out lodges.

Lindsay United Kingdom

The setting was super and the chalet was so clean and comfy

Dellen South Africa
8.5
Very Good
117 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Privacy and rural appearance of location Saw hippos really close on the crocodile river.”
    David David United States of America United States of America
  • “We've stayed before and weren't disappointed with our second time! Beautiful location, great cabin by the river and lots of wildlife. Spacious and comfy.”
    Sara Sara United States of America United States of America
  • “Really nice view of the river, comfortable bedrooms, good braai facilities.”
    Coenraad Coenraad Netherlands Netherlands
  • “What a great view from our room! It was so great to breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the afternoon on the lawn in front of the room. The gardens are beautiful.”
    Ané Ané Mozambique Mozambique
  • “directions to the lodge the airport were easy to follow let them know what time we were due to arrive and they sorted a briaa for our group to have that evening”
    Marie Marie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “cousy; very need neat and most importantly, travelling as a club we were able to have a peaceful sleep before our activities early in the morning”
    Paul Paul South Africa South Africa
  • “the place is so serene, peaceful, opulence. nice place to meditate in and enjoy the scene.”
    Pillay Pillay South Africa South Africa
  • “This was our second stay and nót our last one. A spade at the chalet to move the charcoal and wood would be great”
    Millie Millie South Africa South Africa
  • “An amazing place to stay in peace and tranquility. The location next to the river is beautiful and we were lucky enough one evening to see several hippos.”
    Lindsay Lindsay United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The setting was super and the chalet was so clean and comfy”
    Dellen Dellen South Africa South Africa

Categories:

  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money9.1
  • Location8.8
  • Free WiFi9.2

Hippo Water Front 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 Water Front 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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Hippo Water Front Lodge has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 14, 2015

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Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Free parking
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
BBQ facilities
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
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
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • David
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Privacy and rural appearance of location Saw hippos really close on the crocodile river.”
  • Sara
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “We've stayed before and weren't disappointed with our second time! Beautiful location, great cabin by the river and lots of wildlife. Spacious and comfy.”
  • Coenraad
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Really nice view of the river, comfortable bedrooms, good braai facilities.”
  • Ané
    MozambiqueMozambique
    “What a great view from our room! It was so great to breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the afternoon on the lawn in front of the room. The gardens are beautiful. Thank you for the clean, comfortable room - we will definitely pop in again when we...”
  • Marie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “directions to the lodge the airport were easy to follow let them know what time we were due to arrive and they sorted a briaa for our group to have that evening”
  • Paul
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “cousy; very need neat and most importantly, travelling as a club we were able to have a peaceful sleep before our activities early in the morning”
  • Pillay
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “the place is so serene, peaceful, opulence. nice place to meditate in and enjoy the scene.”
  • M
    Millie
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “This was our second stay and nót our last one. A spade at the chalet to move the charcoal and wood would be great”
  • Lindsay
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “An amazing place to stay in peace and tranquility. The location next to the river is beautiful and we were lucky enough one evening to see several hippos. A relaxing place with beautiful grounds and well thought out lodges.”
  • Dellen
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “The setting was super and the chalet was so clean and comfy”
Property questions and answers
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  • self catering
    Yes, fully equipped for self-catering.
    Answered on 27 May 2022
  • So it says self catering but no alcohol allowed??
    Hallo Welcome to bring your own alcohol to consume at your unit. Just a reminder: No music, visitors or parties at the units Regards Hippo Water Front Lodge
    Answered on 13 December 2022
  • Hi, are we allowed to come with alcohol?
    NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED NO MUSIC ALLOWED NO PARTYS ALLOWED
    Answered on 17 April 2022
  • sorry, I see laundry now what is the extra charge?
    Morning Yes we do have laundry service. R 50.00 per basket Regards
    Answered on 15 July 2021
  • Hi, please confirm if there are tar roads to the lodge and safe parking for motorcycle with side car please. It's our 40th anniversary.
    Hallo There is 3.2km reasonable dirt road to our lodge Regards
    Answered on 13 December 2022
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Amenities of Hippo Water Front Lodge
Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Free parking
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
BBQ facilities
Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English
    Sustainability initiatives
    This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

    House rules

    Hippo Water Front Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    Check-out

    6:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Debit card Hippo Water Front Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print

    Please inform Hippo Water Front 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.

    FAQs about Hippo Water Front Lodge

    • Room options at Hippo Water Front Lodge include:

      • Chalet

    • Hippo Water Front Lodge is 7.5 miles from the center of Nelspruit.

    • Yes, Hippo Water Front Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Hippo Water Front Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing
      • Swimming pool

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Hippo Water Front Lodge is from 12:00 AM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Hippo Water Front Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.