Located in Hoedspruit, Hippo Pools Resort is on a river. Jessica the Hippo is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Greater Kruger National Park and Selati Game Reserve. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
Three Bridges Restaurant, at The Outpost - 6 min drive
About this property
Hippo Pools Resort
Family-friendly lodge by the river
At Hippo Pools Resort, you can look forward to mini golf, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.
You'll also find perks such as:
An outdoor pool with sunloungers
Free self-parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a billiards/pool table
Tour/ticket information, 1 meeting room and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Hippo Pools Resort feature comforts, such as air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Rollaway/extra beds and free infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves
TVs with satellite channels
Balconies or patios and coffee/tea makers
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Playground
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Free cot
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
1,980 square feet of conference space
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
On a river
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Building
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Floor
Room amenities
Bedroom
Free cot
Rollaway/extra bed
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Entertainment
TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Limited room service
Microwave
Outdoor space
Balcony/patio
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Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Breakage deposit: ZAR 500.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Hippo Pools Hoedspruit
Hippo Pools Resort
Hippo Pools Resort Hoedspruit
Hippo Pools Resort Lodge
Hippo Pools Resort Hoedspruit
Hippo Pools Resort Lodge Hoedspruit
Frequently asked questions
Does Hippo Pools Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Hippo Pools Resort pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Hippo Pools Resort?
Self-parking is free at this property.
Does Hippo Pools Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.
Hippo Pools Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Hotel has riverside location, set back from road. Mirelle very welcoming and took us on tour of hotel area to show us hippos and took us to room, she also recommended 3 bridges restaurant 5 minutes drive away which was excellent and had lovely gift shop next door with beautiful objects made by locals.
ask for accommodation near river , we wished we had as can watch hippos from there to your hearts content ! Crocs also seen. Lots of monkeys in grounds , didn't see elephants but could see where they had been ! Lovely grounds despite obvious lack of rain recently.
Really good value with delicious breakfast
I would definitely recommend this place if you like to watch hippos !
Friendly owner and staff and nice food, but the resort needs some serious attention in terms of upgrading - at the moment it's just plain ugly with unplastered holes in outside walls, a potholed approach road and half finished building work everywhere. It's a shame because there is great potential given the riverside location.
Very disappointing. Resort did not know we were coming, but payment was done two days before. Restaurant was closed because we were the only people. Room was downgraded and now refund was given (too much of a hassle according to them. No warm water at all in the room. The Television did not work.
What a wonderful time we had here, the owner Meryl was just so friendly and helpful, great local knowledge, absolutely perfect, tranquil location, would totally recommend this place! Fabulous!
Warm, welcoming resort, a home away from home. The manager is an elderly Multilingual English lady with a heart of Gold,loving and caring for nature. Perfect location for road trips and to use as a base. One can view the hippos at the river, and deers near on the resort. The hippos are indeed her "grandchildren".
It also has its own runway for small planes. Security guarded entrance and polite, friendly staff.
The hotel is child friendly with a huge pool, table tennis etc
God bless the owners and their family for being one with nature and showing us what life should be about. Thank you!
went there in Feb so few people around, staff made the place clean while doing the maintenance to improve the hotel, and were very helpful, and the pool was a great place to cool off and have a beer, food in the evening was very good.