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The Zarafa

4.0 star property
Hotel in Mbombela with 5 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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The Zarafa offers an upscale retreat amid mountain scenery with garden grounds. Guests enjoy a free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and can book spa treatments like aromatherapy or Swedish massage before relaxing at one of the four outdoor pools.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is £225
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 2153 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Map
75 Doppio Lane, Shiloh Estate, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242

What's nearby

  • Perry's Bridge Reptile Park - 13 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Elephant Whispers - 14 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 14 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Shangana Cultural Village - 20 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Numbi Gate - 31 min drive - 16.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kuka - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Running Brave Spur Steak Ranch - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Perry's Bridge Trading Post Pty. Ltd. - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pappa's Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Luka Café - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Zarafa

Upscale hotel in the mountains
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities at The Zarafa. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a Swedish massage, a facial or aromatherapy. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • 5 outdoor pools, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and a nature reserve
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as private pools and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hydromassage showers, deep-soaking baths and hairdryers
  • 50-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 5 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Private pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant 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, debit cards and cash
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

Property is also known as

The Zarafa Hotel
The Zarafa Mbombela
The Zarafa Hotel Mbombela

Frequently asked questions

Does The Zarafa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 5 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Zarafa?

As of 29 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Zarafa on 31 Aug 2025 start from £224.94, 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 for more accurate prices.

Is The Zarafa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Zarafa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Zarafa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Zarafa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Zarafa located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Hazyview Juction Mall and within 12 miles (20 km) of Perry's Bridge Reptile Park and Shangana Cultural Village. Kruger National Park and Phabeni Gate are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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The Zarafa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect in every way. The service and attention to detail is outstanding. Nothing is too much trouble for The Zarafa team. So much thought has gone into the villas and service. The food is delicious. Truly an outstanding stay in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024