Title: Hippo Hollow Country Estate Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hippo Hollow Country Estate Riverside hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools ![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2420000/2417800/2417701/b81958db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2420000/2417800/2417701/ef991456.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2420000/2417800/2417701/c37a6538.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2420000/2417800/2417701/beccffa5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2420000/2417800/2417701/f6879a83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hippo Hollow Country Estate sits by a gentle river. Guests can choose between two on-site restaurants, enjoy cocktails at the bar, and cool off in outdoor pools with a lazy river. Free WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services add convenience to the relaxing atmosphere. 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Bar - Pool - Housekeeping - Laundry - Parking included - Free WiFi £111 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 29 - Oct 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=2417701&PinnedHotelID=2417701&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=2417701&PinnedHotelID=2417701&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 30 - Oct 31](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=2417701&PinnedHotelID=2417701&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=2417701&PinnedHotelID=2417701&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=2417701&PinnedHotelID=2417701&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=2417701&PinnedHotelID=2417701&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=2417701&PinnedHotelID=2417701&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=2417701&PinnedHotelID=2417701&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Chalet, River View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2420000/2417800/2417701/751739e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Chalet, River View ### Highlights Balcony Fridge Ceiling fan Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Minibar Electric kettle - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Chalet, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Garden Area | Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2420000/2417800/2417701/9c1605e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Chalet, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Garden Area ### Highlights Balcony Fridge Ceiling fan Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Minibar Electric kettle - 291 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2420000/2417800/2417701/cab6ebd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Chalet (River) ### Highlights Furnished patio Air conditioning Fridge Sofa bed Ceiling fan Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker - 301 sq ft - River view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ![Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2420000/2417800/2417701/d7280064.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Cabin ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Ceiling fan Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Minibar Electric kettle In-room safe - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2420000/2417800/2417701/d7280064.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room ### Highlights Free cots/infant beds Fridge Ceiling fan Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Minibar Electric kettle - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Standard Room, Courtyard Area | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2420000/2417800/2417701/67d784ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, Courtyard Area ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Fridge Ceiling fan Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Minibar - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ## You may also like Ad ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/483200/483192/9c9b5b6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Mercure Nelspruit Hotel Mbombela - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 7.8 Good 313 reviews £56 includes taxes & fees 13 Nov - 14 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nelspruit-Hotels-Mercure-Nelspruit-Hotel.h483192.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-11-13&chkout=2025-11-14&rm1=a2®ionId=2575&destination=Mbombela&destType=MARKET&latLong=-25.475305,30.969414&searchId=05ffe434-2d57-4c53-8351-c2610bc9c99d&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5350000/5344900/5344802/w3000h1585x0y0-aa014474.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### ANEW Resort White River Mbombela Mbombela - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.2 Very good 120 reviews £66 includes taxes & fees 6 Nov - 7 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/White-River-Hotels-Ingwenyama-Conference-And-Sport-Resort.h5344802.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-11-6&chkout=2025-11-7&rm1=a2®ionId=2575&destination=Mbombela&destType=MARKET&latLong=-25.475305,30.969414&searchId=05ffe434-2d57-4c53-8351-c2610bc9c99d&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Terrace/patio](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172700/1172639/1fd5d8a2_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Protea Hotel by Marriott Nelspruit Mbombela - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.2 Very good 123 reviews £71 includes taxes & fees 8 Nov - 9 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nelspruit-Hotels-Protea-Hotel-By-Marriott-Nelspruit.h1172639.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-11-8&chkout=2025-11-9&rm1=a2®ionId=2575&destination=Mbombela&destType=MARKET&latLong=-25.475305,30.969414&searchId=05ffe434-2d57-4c53-8351-c2610bc9c99d&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1910000/1909900/1909849/c6160497.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### ANEW Resort Hazyview Kruger Park Mbombela - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.2 Very good 74 reviews £105 includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hazyview-Hotels-Aha-Casa-Do-Sol-Hotel-Resort.h1909849.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-11-5&chkout=2025-11-6&rm1=a2®ionId=2575&destination=Mbombela&destType=MARKET&latLong=-25.475305,30.969414&searchId=05ffe434-2d57-4c53-8351-c2610bc9c99d&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Outdoor wedding area](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/12000000/11300000/11291900/11291831/f061e660_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Nut Grove Boutique Hotel Mbombela - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.6 Exceptional 46 reviews £130 includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/White-River-Hotels-Nut-Grove-Manor.h11291831.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-11-1&chkout=2025-11-2&rm1=a2®ionId=2575&destination=Mbombela&destType=MARKET&latLong=-25.475305,30.969414&searchId=05ffe434-2d57-4c53-8351-c2610bc9c99d&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10400000/10392800/10392710/a3ac9e07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hazyview Cabanas Mbombela - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - Waterslide 9.0 Wonderful 81 reviews £94 includes taxes & fees 30 Oct - 31 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hazyview-Hotels-Hazyview-Cabanas.h10392710.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-10-30&chkout=2025-10-31&rm1=a2®ionId=2575&destination=Mbombela&destType=MARKET&latLong=-25.475305,30.969414&searchId=05ffe434-2d57-4c53-8351-c2610bc9c99d&top_cur=GBP) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHazyview-Hotels-Hippo-Hollow-Country-Estate.h2417701.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHazyview-Hotels-Hippo-Hollow-Country-Estate.h2417701.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-25.03144%2C31.12287&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_zy_yobkttiry3ZKJhXxBYKEBro=) R40, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242 #### What's nearby - Perry's Bridge Reptile Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Elephant Whispers - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Shangana Cultural Village - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles - Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles - Numbi Gate - 24 min drive - 13.1 miles #### Getting around - Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kuka - ‬8 min walk - ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬16 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk - ‪Pappa's Kitchen - ‬8 min walk ## About this property ### Hippo Hollow Country Estate Family-friendly hotel by the river You can look forward to an airport shuttle, a terrace and a garden at Hippo Hollow Country Estate. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. You'll also find perks such as: - 2 outdoor pools along with a lazy river, sunloungers and pool umbrellas - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and barbecues - A gift shop, coffee/tea in reception and concierge services Room features All 91 rooms feature comforts such as safes and minibars. Other amenities include: - Free toiletries and hairdryers - Fridges, childcare services and electric kettles ## Similar properties ![Deluxe Room | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1200000/1195100/1195055/081b0ce5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perry's Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel Mbombela - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 43 reviews £104 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=1195055&PinnedHotelID=1195055&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1910000/1909900/1909849/c6160497.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ANEW Resort Hazyview Kruger Park Mbombela - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.2 Very good 74 reviews £105 includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=1909849&PinnedHotelID=1909849&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10400000/10392800/10392710/a3ac9e07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hazyview Cabanas Mbombela - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - Waterslide 9.0 Wonderful 81 reviews £94 includes taxes & fees 30 Oct - 31 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=10392710&PinnedHotelID=10392710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1201800/1201749/fbae3407.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kruger Park Lodge Mbombela - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Restaurant 8.2 Very good 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=1201749&PinnedHotelID=1201749&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2210000/2202800/2202798/739e101c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nkambeni Safari Camp Mbombela - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.4 Very good 55 reviews £92 includes taxes & fees 4 Nov - 5 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=2202798&PinnedHotelID=2202798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17510000/17505200/17505116/5ade4a7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tanamera Lodge Mbombela - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=17505116&PinnedHotelID=17505116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4310000/4306400/4306376/736ec475.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rissington Inn Mbombela - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 152 reviews £60 includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=4306376&PinnedHotelID=4306376&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101970000/101960800/101960776/804fd82f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kruger Park Lodge Unit No. 253 Mbombela - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included £162 includes taxes & fees 13 Nov - 14 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=101960776&PinnedHotelID=101960776&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111610000/111606000/111605930/df54f7c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### First Group Sanbonani Resort Mbombela - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi £125 includes taxes & fees 3 Nov - 4 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=111605930&PinnedHotelID=111605930&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 outdoor pools](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78010000/78001200/78001145/4058800d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sanbonani Resort Hotel and Spa Mbombela - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - Parking included 7.8 Good 9 reviews £108 includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=78001145&PinnedHotelID=78001145&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - 2 restaurants - A bar/lounge - Coffee and tea in common areas - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - Hippo Hollow Restaurant - Kuka Restaurant ### Things to do - 2 outdoor pools - Lazy river ### Family friendly - 2 outdoor pools - In-room babysitting - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities - Lazy river - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - Gift shop/newsstand - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Business services - Computer station - Conference centre - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - On a river - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas - Terrace ### 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 accessibility - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking ### More - Banquet hall - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Minibar - Refrigerator ### More - Ceiling fan - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### 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. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### 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 This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a smoke detector This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Hippo Country Hippo Hollow Hippo Hollow Country Hippo Hollow Country Estate Hippo Hollow Country Estate Hazyview Hippo Hollow Country Estate Lodge Hippo Hollow Country Estate Lodge Hazyview Hippo Hollow Estate Hollow Hippo Hippo Hollow Country Estate Hazyview, South Africa - Mpumalanga Hippo Hollow Country Estate Hotel Hazyview Hippo Hollow Country Estate Hotel Hippo Hollow Estate Mbombela Hippo Hollow Country Estate Hotel Hippo Hollow Country Estate Mbombela Hippo Hollow Country Estate Hotel Mbombela ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Hippo Hollow Country Estate have a pool? > Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. ### How much does it cost to stay at Hippo Hollow Country Estate? > As of 29 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hippo Hollow Country Estate on 16 Nov 2025 start from £110.73, including 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hazyview-Hotels-Hippo-Hollow-Country-Estate.h2417701.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Hippo Hollow Country Estate pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Hippo Hollow Country Estate? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Hippo Hollow Country Estate? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Hippo Hollow Country Estate? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Does Hippo Hollow Country Estate provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Hippo Hollow Country Estate located? > This family-friendly Mbombela hotel is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Perry's Bridge Reptile Park and Hazyview Juction Mall. Shangana Cultural Village is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hippo Hollow Country Estate Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 7.6 Eco-friendliness ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 30 8 - Good 27 6 - Okay 7 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 30 Jun 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent place to stay Great location and the ambience of the place was spectacular. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Nicu Catalin 27 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved the style and staff service. Even if the hotel is in a more remote area there are few things to do around. The helicopter scenic flights from the hotel is definitely unique service. ##### Nicu Catalin ### 10/10 Excellent #### kevin 26 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Saw hippos first 5 mins on property. Helicopter ride was awesome. Food was ok but view from restaurant was awesome. 10mins to Kroger gate. 2 minute drive to elephant whisperers. 2 minutes to Perry’s trading post ##### kevin Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacob 27 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Jacob Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Diane 18 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service ##### Diane Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Moipane 9 Oct 2021 Liked: Staff & service, amenities Add tv ##### Moipane Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 9 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### James Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebekah 20 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Highly recommend Hippo Hollow Hotel. Hippo Hollow was a excellent hotel. Staff was amazing and provided excellent customer service. We stayed 8 nights and after the first day, they knew what drinks we wanted and other preferences. We stayed in a delectable chalet and the room the beautiful, but the view was the best part. We saw elephant and hippos everyday. Wonderful location, 15 min drive to Kruger. Restaurant was delicious. ![View of elephants from our balcony ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/CBE0F0ADD515E59CB447FBCFC99974FFA37268341576845628500.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![This guy lives on the grounds with his family. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0FC4BD06F5D3DB25BA34143E088FECFBC4D0F9061576845635455.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Room and service was excellent](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/70411B43D08C86430B3C5AE4C1CB30C4683954C51576845643884.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Nice pool area](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/CE1BA547159FB11D30897DAB2FD2FBB03A540E111576845692203.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Rebekah Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 12 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Wonderful atmosphere, great food, lovely views and a very pleased experience. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/109CCEE13B23486AFFB27AFF5E0AB2AD5A460FB81573537073860.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Robert Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abraham 25 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent place to stay.Close to the Kruger Park. We were pleasantly surprised. The hotel is beautiful and the room comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant was excellent and the service we received was superb. Every member of the staff went out of their way to make matters more pleasant for us. The one lady in the restaurant,Martha, was a star.She quickly noticed that my wife and I were older people (well on our way to our eighties) and she insisted that we remain at our table whilst she dished up for us. She is an asset for the hotel. The security man at the main entrance was also a very helpful and friendly man. We can recommend this establishment to all and everybody. We'll be back ##### Abraham Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Patrick 8 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Awesome Everything awesome... Room, staff (Ifrahim is the best on the reception), food... International outlets for charging gadgets... Nothing to complain ! ##### Patrick Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 27 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nós adoramos cada parte da nossa estadia. O quarto era confortável e espaçoso. Haviam hipopótamos e outros animais no rio que podíamos observar enquanto jantávamos e as atividades associadas do local no proporcionaram alguns dos melhores momentos da mossa viagem. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 4 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Easy access to Kruger National Park, good for choices ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 26 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful property. Stayed in the garden area rooms, lovely and quiet with nice gardens. Great friendly staff ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 10 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property was in a great location close to Kruger. The property was very clean. The staff were excellent they all provided lovely friendly service. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in May 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 14 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice and handy place Very handy place for a stopover en route to Kruger. Nice room, friendly staff. Lovely bar overlooking river and hippos. Fun and safe. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Giuliana 30 Mar 2019 Disliked: Staff & service #### viaggio in Sudafrica ##### Giuliana Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Richard 27 Dec 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Alles super Tolle Anlage mit Wachschutz, Blick auf den Fluss mit Elefanten, gutes Restaurant, sehr höfliches Personal. ##### Richard Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 5 Nov 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### Amazing place, but completely helpless people. The place is really amazing and is located in a really good area. Also the people that works there is really nice, but they were completely helpless since the very beginning. I've mailed them to ask them if they can help me to arrive and if they could help me with some tours options but they never answer. Once we arrived, every tour we booked trough them was tricky (with the price, if lunch was included or not, etc.) and when we asked them to look for us a shuttle to our next destination, they didn't make a big effort to help us either. I still think that being such a luxury and expensive accommodation, It's unforgivable that they have not taken care of us properly, but if you are able to managed by yourself, 100% recommendable. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### CHARIECE 14 Oct 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Kruger Park Short Stay Quality 3 star short stay establishment . This is a decent basic hotel. It's good for a 2 or 3 night stay while visiting Kruger Park or the Hazyview area. It's clean, safe and convenient. The rooms/décor are outdated but in good condition. Restaurant is nice with good service and good food and variety. The hippo comes out by the lake 7 -8 pm each night during dinner ##### CHARIECE Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeff, Netherlands 23 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Een goed hotel op prima lokatie Mooie kamer met mooi uitzicht, jammer dat er geen tv aanwezig was maar verder prima. Prima restaurant, goed verzorgd ontbijt en goede menu kaart. Prima tips gekregen wat te doen in de directe omgeving. ##### Jeff Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Kathleen 13 Aug 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Unhappy and disillusioned Guest when we arrived at Hippo Hollow we got quite a warm welcome only to find out that the reason was that they had over booked and we were the unlucky couple and was told that we had to move to Perry Bridge Hollow. We were told that the reason was a systems error. This is a really bad reflection on your website. I will think twice before using the application to book. I was wondering which friend or family member received my room at Hippo Hollow. What was done was ethically wrong. I am not sure what the rates are and whether we paid extra to stay at Perry Bridge Hollow. I will think twice before I go to any Seasons in Africa Hotel. I wanted to stay at Hippo Hollow not another establishment. ##### Kathleen Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 5 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Tolle Unterkunft, gute Lage, freundliches Personal! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Felix, Lidingö, Swe 8 Jul 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Calm resort style lodge Nicely situated on a river bank and quite close to the southern part of Kruger. We stayed for one night on our way from JNB to a tented camp close to Skukuza. The food and service was good thru-out. The only dispointment was that I (with certainty) forgot a pair of binoculars on the room. When we went back to the hotel. No one seemed to remember having seen it. ##### Felix Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Twinpalms Surin Beach Phuket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Choeng-Thale-Hotels-Twinpalms-Surin-Phuket-Resort.h1094968.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Waterpark in Florida](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Florida-Waterpark-Hotel.0-0-d211-twaterparkhotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Luxury Diamond Suites in Malta - St Julian's 2 Bedroom Family](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Julians-Hotels-Luxury-Diamond-Suites-On-Malta-St-Julians-2-Bedroom-Family.h45243326.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Palolem](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Palolem-Hotels.s50-0-d6176831.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Family-Friendly Hotels in Naxos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Naxos-Hotels-Family-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d1716-tFamilyFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Aston Hall Hotel, BW Signature Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sheffield-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Aston-Hall-Hotel.h2166826.Hotel-Information) > > [TUI Magic Life Sharm El Sheikh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sharm-El-Sheikh-Hotels-TUI-Magic-Life-Sharm-El-Sheikh.h31670388.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Boulevard, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubai-Hotels-Vida-Downtown.h1666993.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakeside Hotels in Slovakia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Slovakia-Lakeside-Hotel.0-0-d162-tlakesidehotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotel Hayden](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-York-Hotels-Hotel-Hayden.h17269051.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Early Check-in in Singapore](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Singapore-Hotels-Hotel-With-Early-Check-In.0-0-d3168-thotelwithearlycheckin.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Lindos Princess Beach Hotel All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rhodes-Hotels-Lindos-Princess-Beach-Hotel-All-Inclusive.h3720763.Hotel-Information) > > [3H air-conditioned apartment in urbanization with heated pool](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Adeje-Hotels-Excellent-3-Bedroom-Apartment-In-A-Luxury-Complex-In-Adeje.h24175176.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Baobab - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ponto-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Baobab.h69795250.Hotel-Information) > > [Atlantica Caldera Palace - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Atlantica-Caldera-Palace-All-Inclusive.h35181792.Hotel-Information) > > [Falcon Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carmarthen-Hotels-Falcon-Hotel.h26751148.Hotel-Information) > > [La Verda Suites & Villas Dubai Marina](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubai-Hotels-La-Verda-Suites-Villas-Dubai-Marina.h12474604.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Crumlin (BFS) to Harare (HRE)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bfs/hre/belfast-to-harare) > > [Flights from New York (JFK) to Detroit (DTW)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/jfk/dtw/new-york-to-detroit) > > [Flights from Paisley (GLA) to Rovaniemi (RVN)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/gla/rvn/glasgow-to-rovaniemi) > > [Flights from Holland (HLM) to London (LHR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/hlm/lhr/holland-to-london) > > [Flights from Oxford to PAR-All Airports](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/oxf/par/oxford-to-paris) ### Packages > [Madison Square Garden](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Madison-Square-Garden-Manhattan.d6291778.Attraction) > > [Jersey Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jersey.d55539.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Tanah Lot Temple](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tanah-Lot-Temple-Tabanan.d6055799.Attraction) > > [Bantry House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bantry-House-Bantry.d6090199.Attraction) > > [Rome Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rome.d6165.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [United Arab Emirates Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/United-Arab-Emirates.d189.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General > [Visit Strausberg](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Strausberg.dx6084838)