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Hippo Pools Resort

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

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Exterior
Free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
In-room dining
Reception
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Explore the area

Map
Oxford Farm, R40, 22km North of Hoedspruit, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Popular LocationMakalali Game Reserve23 min drive
  • Popular LocationHoedspruit Wildlife Estate26 min drive
  • AirportHoedspruit (HDS)36 min drive
  • Popular LocationJessica the Hippo58 min drive

Room options

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Luxury Double Room | Free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room (Budget) | Free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Family Room (Budget)

Highlights

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

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Luxury Triple Room | Free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Luxury Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room (Budget)

Highlights

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

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House, 3 Bedrooms (Boabab) | Free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

House, 3 Bedrooms (Boabab)

Highlights

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

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Cottage | Living room | TV

Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 135 sq m
  • Sleeps 14
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

House, 3 Bedrooms (Marula)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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.
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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 restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and an arcade/game room.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a billiards/pool table
  • Tour/ticket assistance, 1 meeting room, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Hippo Pools Resort include comforts such as air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds and free infant beds
  • Full-sized refrigerators/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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (1980 square feet)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Rollaway beds available

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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 elevators
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?

Check-out 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 a river, 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 mi (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 traveler

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.