Hippo Hollow Country Estate

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

Hippo Hollow Country Estate offers elegant rooms on the edge of the Sabie River in Hazyview, 20 minutes’ drive from the Kruger National Park. It includes 2 outdoor swimming pools and a restaurant where guests can spot hippos while they dine. A garden-view patio and private bathroom comes as standard in the rooms at Hippo Hollow. The hotel offers chalets and guest rooms. The famous Panorama route is 25 mi from Hippo Hollow Country Estate. The tour desk offers the possibility to book safaris and other activities. Free private parking is available on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Anar
India India
“The chef prepared Jain meals for us. Location is excellent..we saw hippos everyday from our room”
Érika
Mozambique Mozambique
“The accommodation is exceptional and matched our expectations. The staff was extremely thoughtful and nice. Highly recommend, and will be coming back again!”
Olivia
United States United States
“Location was great, nice amount of privacy for the whole property, and from other rooms. The porch in the back on the river was magical. Beautiful views of the river and hillside. Great sightings of hippos and crocs! Breakfast included was...”
Brett
South Africa South Africa
“The accommodation was lovely and the view of the river and surrounding area was fantastic.”
Genevieve
Canada Canada
“Beautiful location. Clean and friendly staff. Breakfast was great.”
Dr
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast buffet was adequate offering an adequate selection of hot and cold food. Staff were friendly and fantastic . They even remember your name including the security guard at the resort gate! The location of this resort is superb with easy...”
Michele
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
“Hippo Hollow is absolutely lovely! The photos on booking.com don't really do it justice. Meals were delicious, staff were courteous and helpful, our chalet was perfect & we will definately be back! The beds were incredibly comfortable and the...”
Meka
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“The staff were friendly and so helpful. Felt like home. View stunning. Rooms comfortable. Food delicious. Added bonus seeing hippos and elephants every day from our verandah. Close to Kruger national park too. And all can be arranged through them.”
Soumya
United States United States
“Hippo hollow was a fantastic place to stay close to Kruger and other sights, the breakfast was fantastic, the staff packaged breakfasts when we least early and the staff were super helpful and friendly overall - and we got to see a couple of...”
Karen
United States United States
“Great chalets with decks overlooking the river! Charming rooms, clean and comfortable. Entire lodge setting was so unique and staff were very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Hippo Hollow Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Hippo Hollow Country Estate

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

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Please note the full payment will be charged for reservations of 1 night.

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