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Hippo Pools Resort

3.5 star property
Comfortable lodge with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

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Hippo Pools Resort

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House, 3 Bedrooms (Boabab) | Free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Family Room (Budget) | Free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
In-room dining
Reception

Overview of Hippo Pools Resort

8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included

Check out the area

Oxford Farm, R40, 22km North of Hoedspruit, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Popular LocationHoedspruit Wildlife Estate26 min drive
  • AirportHoedspruit (HDS)36 min drive
  • Popular LocationPhalaborwa Gate57 min drive
  • Popular LocationJessica the Hippo58 min drive
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Room options

Luxury Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room (Budget)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Luxury Triple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Room (Budget)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

House, 3 Bedrooms (Boabab)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 150 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Cottage

cleanliness

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 135 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

House, 3 Bedrooms (Marula)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Hoedspruit

Located in Hoedspruit, Hippo Pools Resort is on a river. Jessica the Hippo is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Greater Kruger National Park and Selati Game Reserve. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.

What's nearby

  • Makalali Game Reserve - 23 min drive
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 26 min drive
  • Phalaborwa Gate - 57 min drive
  • Jessica the Hippo - 58 min drive
  • Blyde River Canyon - 103 min drive

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Three Bridges Restaurant, at The Outpost - 6 min drive

About this property

Hippo Pools Resort

Family-friendly lodge by the river
At Hippo Pools Resort, you can look forward to mini golf, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site African cuisine restaurant features pool views and brunch. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Barbecues, coffee/tea in reception and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at Hippo Pools Resort feature comforts, such as air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds and free infant beds
  • Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM–10 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cot
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,980 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

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 accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Building
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 500.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hippo Pools Hoedspruit
Hippo Pools Resort
Hippo Pools Resort Hoedspruit
Hippo Pools Resort Lodge
Hippo Pools Resort Hoedspruit
Hippo Pools Resort Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Does Hippo Pools Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hippo Pools Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hippo Pools Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hippo Pools Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hippo Pools Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Hippo Pools Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Hippo Pools Resort located?

This family-friendly Hoedspruit lodge is located on the riverfront, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Greater Kruger National Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Selati Game Reserve and Makalali Game Reserve. Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and Grietjie Game Reserve are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Hippo Pools Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeannie, Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hippos close up !
Hotel has riverside location, set back from road. Mirelle very welcoming and took us on tour of hotel area to show us hippos and took us to room, she also recommended 3 bridges restaurant 5 minutes drive away which was excellent and had lovely gift shop next door with beautiful objects made by locals. ask for accommodation near river , we wished we had as can watch hippos from there to your hearts content ! Crocs also seen. Lots of monkeys in grounds , didn't see elephants but could see where they had been ! Lovely grounds despite obvious lack of rain recently. Really good value with delicious breakfast I would definitely recommend this place if you like to watch hippos !

10/10 Excellent

Michael, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for a day, wanted to stay longer
Awesome staff, they go out of their way to help you.

6/10 Okay

Dave, Krugersdorp

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upgrade needed
Friendly owner and staff and nice food, but the resort needs some serious attention in terms of upgrading - at the moment it's just plain ugly with unplastered holes in outside walls, a potholed approach road and half finished building work everywhere. It's a shame because there is great potential given the riverside location.

10/10 Excellent

Ross, Blackwater

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay, it was comfortable and quiet, meals were fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean with nice swimming facilities
Overall no complaints, enjoyed our stay and enjoyed the swim. Nice and clean rooms, thank you.

4/10 Poor

Japie Maritz, Nelspruit

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad Service
Very disappointing. Resort did not know we were coming, but payment was done two days before. Restaurant was closed because we were the only people. Room was downgraded and now refund was given (too much of a hassle according to them. No warm water at all in the room. The Television did not work.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Manchester, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous!
What a wonderful time we had here, the owner Meryl was just so friendly and helpful, great local knowledge, absolutely perfect, tranquil location, would totally recommend this place! Fabulous!

10/10 Excellent

sunita, Canvey Island, Essex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from Home. LOVE IT!
Warm, welcoming resort, a home away from home. The manager is an elderly Multilingual English lady with a heart of Gold,loving and caring for nature. Perfect location for road trips and to use as a base. One can view the hippos at the river, and deers near on the resort. The hippos are indeed her "grandchildren". It also has its own runway for small planes. Security guarded entrance and polite, friendly staff. The hotel is child friendly with a huge pool, table tennis etc God bless the owners and their family for being one with nature and showing us what life should be about. Thank you!

8/10 Good

Ian , Axminster

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing place to chill out
went there in Feb so few people around, staff made the place clean while doing the maintenance to improve the hotel, and were very helpful, and the pool was a great place to cool off and have a beer, food in the evening was very good.