Title: umVangati House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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) # umVangati House Luxury guesthouse with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool ## Photo gallery for umVangati House ![Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers - umVangati House (Hoedspruit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13305100/13305025/d1a4416f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - umVangati House (Hoedspruit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13305100/13305025/671dbd48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Mountain View Suite 3 ) | Terrace/patio - umVangati House (Hoedspruit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13305100/13305025/w1500h998x0y3-d83a1df5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - umVangati House (Hoedspruit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13305100/13305025/f24dc0e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - umVangati House (Hoedspruit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13305100/13305025/ea32e088.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Perched near the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon, umVangati House offers a serene retreat. Unwind in the garden or by the pool, and savor meals at the on-site restaurant with its breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Enjoy WiFi throughout your stay and relax with a drink at the bar after using laundry facilities. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast included - Pool - Housekeeping - Laundry - Air conditioning £253 includes taxes & fees 17 Dec - 18 Dec ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 16 - Dec 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=13305025&PinnedHotelID=13305025&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=13305025&PinnedHotelID=13305025&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 17 - Dec 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=13305025&PinnedHotelID=13305025&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=13305025&PinnedHotelID=13305025&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=13305025&PinnedHotelID=13305025&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=13305025&PinnedHotelID=13305025&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=13305025&PinnedHotelID=13305025&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=13305025&PinnedHotelID=13305025&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Luxury Suite, Mountain View (Mountain View Suite 1) ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13305100/13305025/1f52c66d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Suite, Mountain View (Mountain View Suite 1) ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Air conditioning TV Separate bedroom Premium bedding Deep-soaking bath Private bathroom Hairdryer - 828 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed (Luxury King Room ) ![Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed (Luxury King Room ) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13305100/13305025/313a616f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed (Luxury King Room ) ### Highlights Air conditioning TV Separate bedroom Premium bedding Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker - 322 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Luxury Queen Room ) ![Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Luxury Queen Room ) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13305100/13305025/3f919a86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Luxury Queen Room ) ### Highlights Air conditioning TV Separate bedroom Premium bedding Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker - 280 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Mountain View Suite 2 ) ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13305100/13305025/1f52c66d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Mountain View Suite 2 ) ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Air conditioning TV Separate bedroom Premium bedding Deep-soaking bath Private bathroom Hairdryer - 829 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Mountain View Suite 3 ) ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13305100/13305025/1f52c66d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Mountain View Suite 3 ) ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Air conditioning TV Separate bedroom Premium bedding Deep-soaking bath Private bathroom Hairdryer - 829 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHoedspruit-Hotels-UmVangati-House.h13305025.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHoedspruit-Hotels-UmVangati-House.h13305025.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-24.51567%2C30.85095&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=B3YT05JNQAIEvTQzIFJg6xN5IwM=) Swadini Road (D2189), Blyde River Canyon, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380 #### What's nearby - Selati Nature Reserve \- 12 min drive \- 3.2 miles - Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre \- 22 min drive \- 8.7 miles - Hoedspruit Reptile Centre \- 25 min drive \- 12.6 miles - Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre \- 42 min drive \- 21.7 miles - Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate \- 43 min drive \- 24.7 miles #### Getting around - Hoedspruit (HDS) - 62 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kadisi Restaurant - ‬84 min drive - ‪Three Rondavels Coffee Shop - ‬89 min drive - ‪Annes cotton club cafe - ‬11 min drive - Dinner - ‪24° South - ‬11 min drive ## About this property ### umVangati House Luxury guest house in the mountains Located close to Blyde River Canyon, umVangati House provides free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a bar. Other perks include: - A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in - Smoke-free property, a porter/bellboy and a front desk safe Room features All guest rooms at umVangati House boast thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. 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Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 10 Exceptional 17 reviews £138 includes taxes & fees 18 Dec - 19 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=40271242&PinnedHotelID=40271242&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM at scheduled times and on request - Area shuttle (surcharge) - Free secured self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free full breakfast available daily - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Things to do - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Outdoors - Garden - In a nature reserve - In the mountains - 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. - Accessible airport shuttle ### More - 1 floor - 4 buildings - Built in 2014 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 16 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 16 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 800.00 per person (one-way) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 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 The seasonal pool will be open from 01 January to 31 December Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property ### Property is also known as Umvangati House Hotel Hoedspruit Umvangati House Hotel Umvangati House Hoedspruit Umvangati House umVangati Hoedspruit umVangati umVangati House Guesthouse Hoedspruit umVangati House Guesthouse umVangati House Guesthouse umVangati House Hoedspruit umVangati House Guesthouse Hoedspruit ## Frequently asked questions ### Does umVangati House have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at umVangati House? ### Is umVangati House pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at umVangati House? ### What time is check-in at umVangati House? ### What time is check-out at umVangati House? ### Does umVangati House provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is umVangati House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## umVangati House Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 29 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Thanks so much. We had an amazing stay ##### Vanessa Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lana 23 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Spectacular in every way! Absolutely incredible, surrounded by natural beauty, welcomed into a stunning home, treated like family. This was a very special place that we will never forget. If you are in the area, you must experience this location. Food was delicious, equal to a fine dining restaurant. The staff were so kind! ##### Lana Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill 1 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The views from umVangati House were breathtaking, each dish was delectable, the staff and owners were so friendly and helpful. The room was lovely, clean, comfortable and felt very safe. I could not recommend this place more highly. It was the highlight of my trip. ##### Jill Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gwendolyn 9 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Amazing in every way, we could not fault it. ##### Gwendolyn Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 2 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Would recommend Five star luxury in the middle of Blyde River Canyon. The food was delicious (both dinner and breakfast) and the views are spectacular. ##### David Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel 25 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Unbelievable stay in a familairy atmosphere with great food. Lidia und Giel are amazing.The view is just impressive. It is also possible to see some wild animals at the water hole. For me it is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Thank you so much for the great stay! We hope we'll come back one day. ##### Daniel Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom 5 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The Most Perfect Romantic Getaway WOW!! From the second you arrive, to the moment you leave you are treated like royalty. This family run business in the mountains is the perfect getaway. All the family members are extremely friendly, professional and have a great knowledge of the house and the surrounding area. They also have a watering hole, to which someone will notify you when animals are there. As we traveled for our honeymoon, we decided to upgrade to a suite, and we were not disappointed. The views from the room were mind-blowing. The room itself had maybe the comfiest bed I have ever slept in, great amenities provided, as well as pool towels for the pool at the main house. In the main house, the infinity edge swimming pool has the most insane view of the mountains. You can choose to have your meals inside, outside, next to a fire pit or treat yourself and eat in the wine room. Unfortunately, im not a wine drinker, but the wine room was amazing. I genuinely cant say enough about how amazing this place is. The local area has lots of great activities, we visited Jessica The Hippo and a Hot Air Balloon ride both of which I highly recommend. If you are thinking of a trip then this is the place to stay, I promise it wont disappoint. The only thing I would mention is the long driveway, Id highly recommend a higher car, but we did manage in our saloon car. On the drive up we saw giraffe, so please stick to the speed limit, as they come out of nowhere. To sum it up, the best place I have ever stayed. ![The view over the info fence edge pool](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/269AB159D11FA9A01FBC5A7C7A082EE17E0334931717476275654.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![A beer with a view](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/12D0E164AE8A81BC92B6682B5F4F1E67C5E38AD61717476275134.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Breakfast setup](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/BCB5BC6C91F389DA1CF83130466F681CF57BDCB11717476275850.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Corner bath with the best view ever](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/45662C3998196D94787A8A5D77EFFBB97D06527B1717476275298.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tom Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom 4 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The Most Perfect Romantic Getaway WOW!! From the second you arrive, to the moment you leave you are treated like royalty. This family run business in the mountains is the perfect getaway. All the family members are extremely friendly, professional and have a great knowledge of the house and the surrounding area. They also have a watering hole, to which someone will notify you when animals are there. As we traveled for our honeymoon, we decided to upgrade to a suite, and we were not disappointed. The views from the room were mind-blowing. The room itself had maybe the comfiest bed I have ever slept in, great amenities provided, as well as pool towels for the pool at the main house. In the main house, the infinity edge swimming pool has the most insane view of the mountains. You can choose to have your meals inside, outside, next to a fire pit or treat yourself and eat in the wine room. Unfortunately, im not a wine drinker, but the wine room was amazing. I genuinely cant say enough about how amazing this place is. The local area has lots of great activities, we visited Jessica The Hippo and a Hot Air Balloon ride both of which I highly recommend. If you are thinking of a trip then this is the place to stay, I promise it wont disappoint. The only thing I would mention is the long driveway, Id highly recommend a higher car, but we did manage in our saloon car. On the drive up we saw giraffe, so please stick to the speed limit, as they come out of nowhere. To sum it up, the best place I have ever stayed. ![The view over the info fence edge pool](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/269AB159D11FA9A01FBC5A7C7A082EE17E0334931717476275654.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![A beer with a view](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/12D0E164AE8A81BC92B6682B5F4F1E67C5E38AD61717476275134.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Breakfast setup](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/BCB5BC6C91F389DA1CF83130466F681CF57BDCB11717476275850.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Corner bath with the best view ever](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/45662C3998196D94787A8A5D77EFFBB97D06527B1717476275298.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tom Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 22 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Incredible Views and Amazing Hosts This place is INCREDIBLE. The hosts are the nicest people. The views are even nicer than the photos make it look, and the same with the actual place There's a huge open area in the main house and two decks. Then the rooms also have incredible views. We had dinner each night and breakfast each day and all the meals were great and very filling! Would highly recommend coming out here and seeing Blyde River Canyon and enjoying this incredible home. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruan 21 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Exceptional stay Absolutely amazing stay. The views are stunning and everything is just extraordinarily beautiful. ##### Ruan Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cyril 14 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing stay! We had a great stay at the umVangati House. We were very well welcomed and amazed by the location and view from the house. Everything is organised to make sure you'll have an enjoyable stay. We will definitely come back. We chose to have diner at the house and would definitely recommend it, food was great! ##### Cyril Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 16 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A Perfect Spot to Relax and Unwind. I’m truly lost for words to describe how beautiful this place is. It’s like a stunning Bel Air Mansion where, instead of Hollywood neighbours, you’re more likely to see a troop of noisy baboons or a herd of Zebra at the house’s very own watering hole a couple of hundred metres away. You MUST order Lidia’s evening meal (because it’s delicious) and try some of Giel’s Wine (because he has a gorgeous wine cellar under the main house). Try to stay two or three nights and you’ll have the most relaxing time. ![Delicious Breakfast, poolside. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5565C217076FA2B026067CBBCE1685EBCF60339A1568646814375.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/A0411F059753E140C21A21B1579748769B8F44771568646815938.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/F9C0D18B8A94A147B7A09AB8B5234E9C2122F4281568646855122.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### David Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul 8 Nov 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Stunning! And lovely hosts ##### Paul Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 12 Oct 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Beautiful place, excellent meals, amazing views. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Felipe 16 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excelente opção próxima ao Blyde River Recebemos um welcome drink na entrada (cortesia) . Os proprietários e a gerência são muito gentis. Os quartos são ultra confortáveis, silenciosos e com mimos exclusivos. Recomendo jantar no hotel pois é 20km da cidade , e conta com um menu completo (entrada, prato principal, e sobremesa ) por cerca de 440 rands por pessoa . Enfim valeu demais !!! O café da manhã e cortesia e foi o melhor que tivemos na viagem ( sendo que fiquei em diversos 5 estrela ) Nota 10!!!! ##### Felipe Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bertrand 13 Jun 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lugar excepcional! Melhor hotel que ficamos na Africa do Sul. Quartos confortáveis, proprietários simpáticos e com certeza a melhor comida que experimentamos na Africa do Sul. A vista para Blyde River Canyon é simplesmente fantástica. E possível ver animais bebendo água a partir do deck do hotel. As áreas comuns são lindas, incluindo uma piscina com vista fantástica. Vale muito a pena! ##### Bertrand Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Guilherme 21 Mar 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Casa de cinema no meio dos canyons Ótimo atendimento, você é sempre bem tratado pelos donos do umVangati. A casa é coisa de cinema...linda, moderna, muito bem decorada, com um vista impressionante!! Ficamos hospedados no quarto casal luxo (suíte 1), o quarto é enorme, moderno e com varanda. A banheira e o chuveiro tem vista para os canyons (muito bonito). Solicitamos o jantar para noite que passamos lá, o mesmo foi preparado pela dona do umVangati, que estava saborosíssimo!! Os únicos arrependimentos foram não ter ficado hospedado mais uma noite e ter feito o tour pelos canyons. ##### Guilherme Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 12 Feb 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Traveled all over the world and I have never had better service,food and scenery. It is awesome! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin , Bonn 14 Jan 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Exotisch Luxuriöse Unterkunft Das umVangati House ist etwas spezielles in jeder Beziehung. Die Lage ist exponiert. Die Architektur und Ausstattung Luxuriös. Ganz liebevolle Gastgeber mit sehr persönlichem aber immer passendem Kontakt. Das Essen wird von der Hausherrin persönlich zubereitet und ist unglaublich gut. Selbst für mich als Vegetarier hat sie etwas gezaubert, was mit Abstand das beste Essen war, was ich im Urlaub in Südafrika bekommen habe. Das ganze hat seinen Preis, ist aber für die Leistung die man erhält jedenfalls angemessen. ##### Martin Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eyal, israel 13 Aug 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Simply perfect What can I say: Great view, Super tasty food, Very welcoming staff, Outstandingly beatiful "decor" of the house, Attention to details, Proximity to the Blyde canyon. I would gladly return next time. Highly recommended. ##### Eyal Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bing 18 Apr 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### the place you want to visit again. betiful place and the service was perfect. ##### Bing ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela 21 Dec 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Views! Umvangati is a modern house looking over the Drakensburg and Blyde River Canyon - with amazing views! It's a perfect escape for some peace and quiet, a bit of forced 'switch off', which is what we needed. Rooms are lovely (we were in queen), and the whole house spacious and stylish. Hosts were very welcoming and helpful. Food is excellent. My only suggestion for dinners is to give a choice of main in case it's something you don't eat. We drove from Kruger Park and was great to do both. Thanks for the lovely stay. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s793-pfcb0ba60-c7b4-11e6-95d6-d6dabd773de3-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s981-pfc036360-c7b4-11e6-95d6-d6dabd773de3-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Angela ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 7 Nov 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Juste magnifique ! Nous avons adoré notre séjour dans cette maison d'hôtes qui est juste sublime ! Le cadre, l'accueil des propriétaires, les chambres, le paysage, le petit déjeuner : tout est était parfait! On se sent dans un site à part : on a vraiment l'impression d'être dans un autre monde ! Je ne peux que recommander ce lieu ! ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### FRANCISCO JAVIER 19 Aug 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Una de las mejores estancia en hotel de mi vida Es una casa privada con pocas habitaciones y el trato que dan los dueños es exquisito y 100% personalizado. La ubicación es muy buena para ir a explorar la Panorama Route y el Parque nacional de Kruger. El desayuno que sirven esta muy bueno y recomiendo probar las cenas. Las vistas desde la casa son preciosas. La habitación es acogedora y comoda. El wifi va bien. Lo recomiendo sin duda, no os arrepentireis! ##### FRANCISCO JAVIER ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill 2 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Jill Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Touws-River-Hotels-Aquila-Private-Game-Reserve-Spa.h6347327.Hotel-Information) > > [Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Kwa-Maritane-Bush-Lodge.h526966.Hotel-Information) > > [Sebatana Private Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vaalwater-Hotels-Sebatana-Private-Reserve.h32459379.Hotel-Information) > > [Pumba Private Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grahamstown-Hotels-Pumba-Private-Game-Reserve.h2319463.Hotel-Information) > > [Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vaalwater-Hotels-Mhondoro-Safari-Lodge-Villa.h11522151.Hotel-Information) > > [Sun City Hotel and Casino](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-Soho-Hotel-Casino-At-Sun-City-Resort.h527184.Hotel-Information) > > [Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sidbury-Hotels-Woodbury-Tented-Camp-Amakhala-Game-Reserve.h9642577.Hotel-Information) > > [Botlierskop Private Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Klein-Brak-River-Hotels-Botlierskop-Private-Game-Reserve.h2991039.Hotel-Information) > > [Mabula Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bela-Bela-Hotels-Mabula-Game-Lodge.h1559026.Hotel-Information) > > [Tsala Treetop Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Plettenberg-Bay-Hotels-Tsala-Treetop-Lodge.h1030430.Hotel-Information) > > [Paternoster Dunes Boutique Guesthouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paternoster-Hotels-Paternoster-Dunes-Boutique-Guesthouse.h31911613.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cascades Hotel at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cascades-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9515.Hotel-Information) > > [Tshukudu Bush Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Tshukudu-Bush-Lodge.h1201423.Hotel-Information) > > [Gondwana Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mossel-Bay-Hotels-Gondwana-Game-Reserve.h4145102.Hotel-Information) > > [Hartford House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mooirivier-Hotels-Hartford-House.h27344764.Hotel-Information) > > [Ivory Tree Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Ivory-Tree-Game-Lodge.h5994597.Hotel-Information) > > [Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenton-On-Sea-Hotels-Kariega-Game-Reserve-Main-Lodge.h4576469.Hotel-Information) > > [Margate Beach Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Margate-Hotels-Margate-Beach-Club.h9458217.Hotel-Information) > > [Lush Private Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Lush-Private-Lodge.h24940930.Hotel-Information) > > [The Kingdom Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moses-Kotane-Hotels-The-Kingdom-Resort.h6792618.Hotel-Information) > > [Glen Afric Country Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Broederstroom-Hotels-Glen-Afric-Country-Lodge.h27136993.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Polokwane-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Polokwane.h17771611.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cabanas-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9459.Hotel-Information) > > [Sanbona Wildlife Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barrydale-Hotels-Sanbona-Wildlife-Reserve.h1155735.Hotel-Information) > > [Garden Route Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albertinia-Hotels-Garden-Route-Game-Lodge.h2917158.Hotel-Information) > > [Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hlabisa-Hotels-Rhino-Ridge-Safari-Lodge.h9401037.Hotel-Information) > > [Kwa Maritane Self-Catering Chalets](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Kwa-Maritane-Self-Catering-Chalets.h22471915.Hotel-Information) > > [Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Breede-River-Hotels-Inverdoorn-Private-Game-Reserve.h3131643.Hotel-Information) > > [The Oyster Box](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Umhlanga-Hotels-The-Oyster-Box.h2939964.Hotel-Information)