Hippo Pools Resort: Deals & Reviews (Hoedspruit, ZAF)

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Family-friendly lodge with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; African cuisine, pool views

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar

Room service

Breakfast available

Pool

Laundry

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Oxford Farm, R40, 22km North of Hoedspruit, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

Greater Kruger National Park
6 min drive
Makalali Game Reserve
23 min drive
Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
26 min drive
Hoedspruit (HDS)
36 min drive

Room options

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Rollaway/extra beds

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room (Budget)

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Rollaway/extra beds

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

26 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Luxury Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Rollaway/extra beds

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

20 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Room (Budget)

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Rollaway/extra beds

Private bathroom

Microwave

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

House, 3 Bedrooms (Boabab)

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
Sleeps 7
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Garden

Separate dining area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

135 sq m
Sleeps 14
1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

House, 3 Bedrooms (Marula)

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Rollaway/extra beds

3 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Sleeps 7
1 Single Bed OR 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Pool

Parking included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About the area

Hoedspruit

A family-friendly stay in Hoedspruit awaits you at Hippo Pools Resort. You'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Greater Kruger National Park and 15.1 km (9.4 mi) from Selati Game Reserve. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to mini golf and a playground. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Hoedspruit lodge include Zebra Dam and Makalali Game Reserve.

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What's nearby

Makalali Game Reserve - 23 min drive - 15.3 km
Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 26 min drive - 24.6 km
Phalaborwa Gate - 57 min drive - 58.5 km
Jessica the Hippo - 58 min drive - 43.0 km
Blyde River Canyon - 103 min drive - 98.0 km

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 with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this lodge measures 1980 square feet (184 square metres) and includes conference space. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Hippo Pools Resort. The lodge can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Hoedspruit lodge.

1 building

1 floor

14 guestrooms or units

1980 sq ft of conference space

184 sq. m of conference space

Deli

Poolside lounge chairs

Conference space

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Coffee in lobby

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (limited hours)

Tour and ticket information

Wedding services available

Games room or arcade

Pool or billiards table

Garden

BBQ grill(s)

Outdoor picnic space

Television in lobby

Smoking in designated areas

Bar or lounge

Dining venue

Hippo Pools Resort offers 14 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Satellite televisions are provided. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) and Rollaway/extra beds are also available.

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 to 10 AM for a fee
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

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)

1 building
1 floor
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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

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 staffed during limited hours

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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are available.

Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Breakage deposit: ZAR 500.00 per stay

We've listed 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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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

Is parking available at Hippo Pools Resort?

Yep, Hippo Pools Resort has a free self car park.

Does Hippo Pools Resort have a pool?

Hippo Pools Resort has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Hippo Pools Resort a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hippo Pools Resort.

Is Hippo Pools Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and a playground, as well as rollaway/extra beds and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hippo Pools Resort is a hit with families.

Does Hippo Pools Resort serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hippo Pools Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hippo Pools Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves African cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hippo Pools Resort?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hippo Pools Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hippo Pools Resort Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Jeannie, Wales

10 Aug 2016

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

13 May 2016

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

4 May 2016

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

16 Apr 2016

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

Enjoyed our stay, it was comfortable and quiet, meals were fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

11 Apr 2016

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

14 Mar 2016

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

26 May 2015

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

17 Apr 2015

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

12 Apr 2015

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

3 Mar 2015

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.

8/10 Good

Paul, New York, NY

11 Aug 2014

Liked: Staff & service

Very Good Value and Great Service!

The owner Ryan is very nice and helpful. The staff was super friendly and went above and beyond to serve your needs. When we got there late... we were hungry so they served us dinner even though we were their only customers late at night. The ribeye steak and pot pie stew were so delicious... the best we had in South Africa!

10/10 Excellent

Lulu, Washington, D.C.

5 Aug 2014

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

Extremely Pleased & Satisfied. What an Experience!

When you go to see nature, you do not need the same hotel you stay in when you go for a luxury visit to New York City or Paris. You need clean, pleasant and friendly staff; you need comfort, and people saying “Madam, is there anything else I can do to make your trip better?” We knew about Hippo Pools Resort from the internet and our colleagues. We wanted a two night stay that will not cost us an arm and a leg but still be safe, clean, and with GOOD food. All of these were there and much more. The manager at the time, who is also the owner, is very pleasant and accommodating; he ensured that we were satisfied with the rooms. When WE, in the last minute and against all wisdom, asked for a ride on the quads, there were no guides because we did not make a reservation, Ryan was willing to guide us himself and was patient with me who had her first ride at that time. If you are a practical tourist looking for a great value, make this your choice. A snobbish tourist might want to go elsewhere, rather than the natural reserves in and around Kruger Park. And by the way, they provide transport service to go to the near-by gates at 4 a.m. for the morning drive. And, forgot to say, very quiet and the view of the stars in the sky was breathtaking. The children enjoyed a swim in the very clean swimming pool.

8/10 Good

Håkan, Norrköping

24 Jan 2016

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

Trevligt att komma tillbaka till

Ger en skön start på semestern inför kommande safariutflykter i krugerparken.

8/10 Good

Jean Charles, Saint Benoit

1 Jan 2016

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

Hôtel sympa

Hôtel un peu isolé mais très bon accueil et séjour agréable.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

1 Jun 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

8/10 Good

Vincent, Vendée, FRANCE

2 May 2015

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place next to the Kruger Park

Nice place, perfect stage on the way to go to the Kruger Park ( close to the Orpen and Phallabora Gate ). We stayed in a roundavel totally equipped for a very good price. The name of the hotel is real, on the morning, take time to go to the river and have a look on hippos …be careful of crocodiles ( not seen for us ). Merrill gave us very good advices and we were perfectly welcomed in this hotel.

8/10 Good

Anton', Longjumeau

1 Jan 2015

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cadre paradisiaque, personnel hyper accueillant

Hôtel situé dans un parc arboré partagé par plusieurs hôtels ou Guest house. Celui-ci bénéficie d'un restaurant en terrasse donnant sur une piscine très bien entretenue. Les lodges sont en forme de "rondavels", propres mais très sommaires en ce qui concerne les sanitaires. Un peu d'investissements serait les bienvenus.

10/10 Excellent

paolo, italia

7 Sept 2014

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

perfetto su tutti gli aspetti

eccellente in ogni sua valutazione

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

11 Aug 2014

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

Heel fijn hotel

Door onoplettendheid waren we een nacht dakloos tijdens onze Zuid-Afrika reis. Snel op Expedia gekeken en op de goeie gok dit hotel geboekt. We waren zeer aangenaam verrast. We kregen twee kamers, een met een complete keuken en voor vier personen ontbijt. We hebben heerlijk bij het zwembad gelegen, genoten van de aapjes en heerlijk gegeten. Voor ons was het een spontaan doorreis hotel, maar het kan super als uitvalsbasis voor het Krugerpark. Het personeel is ontzettend vriendelijk en behulpzaam.

8/10 Good

Annelie och Tomas

11 Feb 2014

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

Poolen var fantastisk. Ren, stor och härlig.

Maten var mycket dålig samt att vi fick vänta i en timma innan maten kom till bordet.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Feb 2014

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

Swimming Pool und WLAN

Kühlschrank und ausreichend Platz und sehr viel ruhe. War einfach nur o.k

10/10 Excellent

Larsson, Bra läge

6 Jan 2014

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

Suverän service

En trevlig lodge, med väldigt trevlig personal.

8/10 Good

Donatella

11 Nov 2013

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

6/10 Okay

baldit, france

3 Nov 2013

vacances en famille

personnel tres agréable et à l'écoute mais hôtel en cours de travaux, la literie est confortable mais chambres très defraichies et équipement tres vieux .Tres difficile a trouver

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Oct 2013

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

Quiet Hide out

Very friendly and generous staff. A perfect stay. Thank you.

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About the area

Hoedspruit

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Hippo Pools Resort

Languages

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You need to know

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Frequently asked questions

Hippo Pools Resort Reviews

Reviews

Very good

8.4/10

8.6/10

7.6/10

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeannie, Wales

Hippos close up !

Jeannie

10/10 Excellent