Hippo Waterfront Lodge

–Excellent location – show map
+68 photos
Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.6

Hippo Waterfront Lodge is located on the banks of the Crocodile River and only 7.5 mi away from the town center of Nelspruit and 2.5 mi away from the N4 highway. Offering views of the garden and the river, the timber log chalets at Hippo Waterfront Lodge provide a rustic style outdoor atmosphere. Each chalet has a open plan deck with kitchen and dining area. Barbecue facilities are available. The lodge has an outdoor pool, a bar and a restaurant overlooking the river. Guests can take a stroll along the river bank, which offers hippo and bird watching opportunities. Guided tours to major attractions can be arranged for a surcharge. The Sudwala Caves are a 30-minute drive away and Kruger National Park can be reached within 1 hour by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Select occupancy
Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
4 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
4 twin beds
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free Wifi

Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

Tatiana
Philippines Philippines
“If it were possible to give a rating higher than "excellent," we would give it to Hippo Water Lodge without a second thought. We only stayed here for one night, but this experience was the absolute highlight and most memorable part of our...”
Snscannon
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“This is the real deal! No false advertising. Hippos at night, hippos in the morning, and hippos during the day! Hosts Johan & Chane are awesome! Do not miss their home-cooked brai of pork chops & sausages buffet. Fantastic! Best of all... An...”
Kennedy
United States United States
“Lovely grounds and views over the river. I loved the outdoor kitchenette on the balcony. We saw hippos, bush babies and a few monkeys. Wonderful bird watching.”
Timothy
United States United States
“It was very clean, comfortable place. Well stocked kitchen, huge shower. The staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating.”
Jolyon
South Africa South Africa
“The cabin was comfortable and well appointed with a good view of the river. The hosts were friendly, accomodating and arranged to take us to the airport.”
Van
South Africa South Africa
“Just beautiful 😍 breathtaking And love seeing the hippos”
Jane
South Africa South Africa
“Dit is baie mooi hier jy kyk so oor die review Dit is skoon dit is net lekker hier sal weer hier doek”
Dale
South Africa South Africa
“Incredible views, close enough to the highway. Very clean and nicely decorated. Great food and friendly staff.”
Racheladendorff
South Africa South Africa
“Perfect little peaceful spot along the Crocodile River. Great location close to Mbombela and a perfect stop over if you are travelling further north. Amenities were clean and worked well, the hosts and Chef were very friendly and made us feel very...”
Laynescat
South Africa South Africa
“The view from your unit was superb. The peace and quiet were also welcomed, and relaxation came easy. Hearty supper was welcomed after a long day..”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly

Amenities of Hippo Waterfront Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Hippo Waterfront Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
Available 24 hours
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

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
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroDebit cardCash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hippo Waterfront Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hippo Waterfront Lodge