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The Zarafa

4.0 star property

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$886
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr

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75 Doppio Lane, Shiloh Estate, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242
  • Place, Perry's Bridge Reptile Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Elephant Whispers
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Villa

  • Hill view
  • 200 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa

Luxury Villa

  • Hill view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Mbombela

At The Zarafa, you'll be 23.4 km (14.5 mi) from Kruger National Park. Highlights at this hotel include 5 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free daily breakfast. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and facials along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Mbombela hotel include Perry's Bridge Reptile Park and Hazyview Juction Mall.

What's nearby

  • Perry's Bridge Reptile Park - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Elephant Whispers - 13 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Hazyview Juction Mall - 13 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 14 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Shangana Cultural Village - 17 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kuka - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pioneer's Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Abies Pub & Grill - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Zarafa

The Zarafa offers its guests 5 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Zarafa. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Mbombela hotel.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Zarafa offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. In-room massages, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 5 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Private pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Zarafa Hotel
The Zarafa Mbombela
The Zarafa Hotel Mbombela

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Zarafa?

Yep, The Zarafa has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Zarafa?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Zarafa on 9 Apr 2026 start from NZ$886, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at The Zarafa?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials as well as Swedish massages.

Does The Zarafa have a pool?

The Zarafa has 5 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes The Zarafa a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as private pools and deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Zarafa.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at The Zarafa?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths and private pools in the guestrooms.

Does The Zarafa serve breakfast?

Yep, free full breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Zarafa?

No, The Zarafa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Zarafa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Zarafa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Zarafa?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Zarafa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect in every way. The service and attention to detail is outstanding. Nothing is too much trouble for The Zarafa team. So much thought has gone into the villas and service. The food is delicious. Truly an outstanding stay in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024