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Hotel Description

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 WiFi 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-star Hoedspruit lodge include Makalali Game Reserve and Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate.

Luxury Double Room

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.SofaBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Room (Budget)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

House, 3 Bedrooms (Boabab)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 7 Max

Luxury Triple Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room (Budget)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

House, 3 Bedrooms (Marula)

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 7 Max

Property Features

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 meters) and includes conference space. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Hippo Pools Resort. 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
  • Game 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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Rollaway/extra beds available
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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

  • Private balcony or patio
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Onsite venue - This poolside restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 7 PM

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. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Hippo Pools Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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. 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

  • No lifts
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk

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.

Optional extras

Hotel Names

  • Hippo Pools Hoedspruit
  • Hippo Pools Resort
  • Hippo Pools Resort Hoedspruit
  • Hippo Pools Resort Lodge
  • Hippo Pools Resort Hoedspruit
  • Hippo Pools Resort Lodge Hoedspruit
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.