"Wonderful staff, exceptional remote location on Blyde River,
excellent food! Beautiful grounds, swimming pool and comfortable room.
Perfect spot for a base to explore Canyon and area after Kruger."
Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve
Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve
Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve
Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve
Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve
Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve
5.0 star property
Hoedspruit
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(8)
"Great personalized attention for meals, drinks, activities. Amazing breakfast down by the river. Meals that are exceptional. Privacy of having your own chalet in the bush. This is exceptional value for money. "
"Well decorated and staffed! Couldn’t have been more accompanying. Lots of great wine options as the owner has a deep history and background in South African wines "
"Everything was incredible. The most beautiful, comfortable place to stay. Kimberley abs the staff went above and beyond and the breakfasts Abe evening meals were great. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough. "
"Only stayed one night coming back from our stay in Kruger but as soon as we got there we realised we should have booked for two. There are loads of things to do in the area that we were interested in and on site there were walks we could have taken surrounded by nature. The location is beautiful and even just outside the bedroom you see deer and a warthog or two. Marlon was a great host and very knowledgeable and the room was luxurious as was the bathroom that also had a choice of inside and...
"Great place with a large property and large pool
Check in was easy and Jacques was an amazing host
Cold and hot breakfast was delicious and we were asked what time would suit us to eat, so the food was hot and fresh.
Family room with living area, kitchen and multiple bedrooms felt more like we rented our own house!
Thank you for the lovely stay, we felt very welcome"
"The lodge is tucked back in a quiet part of the estate, and the owner is a very, very kind woman. When I come back to Hoedspruit, I’ll stay here again!"
"Not value for money. Dinner was tasteless. Disturbing was to catch a worker at 07:30 the next morning hiding under our tent while we were bathing. The wooden floor has clear gaps to look through. When confronted he said he was there to fix a problem. Complained to the manager and she only replied "Sorry for that". No investigation or request to identify the worker. Internet is non-existent and lights are inadequate in the tent. "
"We had high expectations before going, but reality was much better than that. Highlight to the team of the lodge, that all go the extra mile to make your experience better. There are just a few rooms, so you can make sure you will have a personalized treatment. The meals are great and they have the special care when someone has any restrictions (e.g. my mother was a vegetarian and they prepared a special meal for her everyday). They will help you booking many different activities so that you can...
"Le Gem in the Bush est un lodge récent superbement équipé et très confortable. Le personnel est très agréable et les repas étaient très bien cuisinés et copieux."
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Top Jessica the Hippo Hotel Reviews
Call of the Wild Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"Sue and Deon were wonderful hosts at a wonderful and first class unique property.
Definitely stay here for African wildlife viewing also ! The game reserve was great hiking as a bonus. Super breakfast and hospitality. "
"What a fantastic property right inside the game reserve with daily game drives to catch the big five. The food and service, including impeccable hospitality were the highlight of staying here. It’s a beautiful, luxurious modern property, right across the HDS airport. Highly recommend staying for atleast 2 nights ideally three! "
"I got lost, it was not easy to find the place. No visible signs on the main road. Poor vusibility on signs next to entrance. No hot water in the unit."
"Not value for money. Dinner was tasteless. Disturbing was to catch a worker at 07:30 the next morning hiding under our tent while we were bathing. The wooden floor has clear gaps to look through. When confronted he said he was there to fix a problem. Complained to the manager and she only replied "Sorry for that". No investigation or request to identify the worker. Internet is non-existent and lights are inadequate in the tent. "
Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve
10/10 Excellent
"This was an amazing experience. The accommodation was clean, spacious and well presented. It accurately reflected the photographs. Outside shower and private pool with personal butler. The food was extremely good and the staff went over and above to exceed our expectations. The food was by far superior than high end restaurants. I really enjoyed the entire stay and can’t fault the experience. It was calm & peaceful in nature. I was sad to leave and will ensure I book for longer in the future."
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Three Rondavels during your travels in Matibidi. Discover the area's waterfalls and mountain views.
Explore the great outdoors at Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, a lovely green space in Hoedspruit. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront or seek out the safari tours.
Jessica the Hippo is located in an area of Hoedspruit that travellers like for its wildlife and riverfront. You'll find 5 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay close to Jessica the Hippo?
Blyde River Cabin Guesthouse is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this holiday home offers free parking and private decks. It's located 2 mi (3.2 km) from Jessica the Hippo. Other good options within a few miles include Blyde River Wilderness Lodge and Rukiya Safari Camp.
How many hotels are there near Jessica the Hippo?
Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Jessica the Hippo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Jessica the Hippo, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Jessica the Hippo.
