Highgrove House

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Luxury
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5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Countryside elegance near Kruger retreat

Peaceful countryside charm meets high-end sophistication at this intimate retreat near Kruger. Delight in dining within a period mansion, savoring dishes comparable to Michelin-starred restaurants, and unwind in an executive suite with a balcony and outdoor shower.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

View all photos for Executive Suite

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, a vanity with a sink, and a towel rack.

Executive Suite

  • Garden view
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite

A living room with a sofa, a table with a fruit bowl, a lamp, and a view of a balcony with chairs.

Luxury Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mbombela is home to Highgrove House. Hazyview Juction Mall and Casterbridge Country Shopping are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ronnie bester park and Numbi Gate. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Mbombela travel guide
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No 1 Highgrove Avenue, 27km- Whiteriver 17km, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1241

What's nearby

  • A garden pathway leading to a pergola covered in ivy, with a sign reading "Elephant Whigs."
    Elephant Whispers
    34 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary
    32 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Perry's Bridge Reptile Park
    32 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Phabeni Gate
    50 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Numbi Gate
    54 min drive - 41.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Rock in Bar
    8 min drive

About this property

Highgrove House

  • Luxury country house
  • Consider a stay at Highgrove House and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a sports massage, and a body wrap at The Orchard Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Royal, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden and a hair salon, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • Additional perks include:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • Bike rentals, an area shuttle, and express check-out
    • Express check-in, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as private plunge pools and fireplaces, in addition to perks like premium bedding and pillow menus.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Egyptian cotton sheets, memory foam beds, and down comforters
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
    • 42-inch plasma TVs with premium channels
    • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Frequently asked questions

Does Highgrove House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Highgrove House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Highgrove House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11 AM–1 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Highgrove House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 500 (subject to availability).

Where is Highgrove House located?

Situated in Mbombela, this luxury country house is within 16 mi (25 km) of Hazyview Juction Mall, Perry's Bridge Reptile Park, and Casterbridge Country Shopping. White River Mall and WhiteRiver Hall are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Highgrove House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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If you are looking for a unique place close to Kruger then look no further! What makes Highgrove House truly magical is probably a well kept recipe. If I had to describe it, I’d say that you’d need to mix the hospitality and welcome of staying with family with a well polished high end establishment. Combine it all with the fact that you’re dining in a period mansion house. Top it up with a good measure of peaceful countryside atmosphere and you have the rough recipe for this unique place. I’ve stayed at quite a few high end hotels but these sometimes feel a bit impersonal as they have so many guests. Highgrove is a much more intimate setting and the owners get to know you and they truly care about making sure you have a wonderful and stress-free experience. The room I stayed in was an executive suite which had a balcony and an outdoor shower. It was so beautiful Of course my favourite part of the stay was the food (I love eating), I dine at Michelin star restaurants and this place really is comparable to that. Everything I ate was fresh and combined incredible flavours. The thing that I thought was remarkable and which even high end hotels or restaurants don’t always get right is that here they take into account your dietary restrictions and don’t just pretend to adjust the menu, they come up with dishes that don’t make you feel that your dietary restrictions are an issue and they ensure that whatever you’re eating is equal to what other guests are eating.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Remote and rustic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay

Outstanding stay! One of the best experiences I have ever had. Too bad we can't give more than 5 stars. Everything is thought out down to the smallest details. Thank you Tracey and all your lovely team for your fabulous welcome ✨ Definitely highly recommended !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wir konnten hier 3 wundervolle und unvergessliche Tage verbringen. Tracy und ihr Team sind unglaublich und machen den Aufenthalt zu etwas ganz besonderen. Wir haben uns in diesen Ort, den Service und die unfassbar leckeren Speisen verliebt und werden definitiv wiederkommen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Inoubliable et exceptionnel. Les photos Expedia sont très loin de la réalité. Highgrove House est un havre de paix, de sérénité et de confort dans une immense propriété entourée de d’avocatier et de macadamia. Tracy, Johlene, Ethel et tout le personnel se sont pliés en 4 pour satisfaire tous nos besoins concernant les moindres détails. Nous avons reçu la suite de luxe numéro 8, une villa avec une immense chambre dont le lit est un appel au sommeil réparateur et un salon confortable avec une cheminée fonctionnelle dennant sur un jardin privé avec sa piscine. Le petit plus, également, etait le sauna privé dans la salle de bain. Tout est décoré avec goût et raffinements sans être ostentatoire et le petit-déjeuner et le repas du soir sont dignes d'un grand restaurant où qualité et générosité sont les maîtres mots de notre hôte. Sans la moindre hésitation, je garderais cette adresse dans mon cœur mais aussi dans mes archives lors de mon prochain sejour en Afrique du Sud.
La piscine privée dans notre jardin
Notre terrasse
Notre salon devant la cheminée
Notre salon devant la cheminée
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was perfect and Portia and the team were excellent hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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The property is fantastic. It is a classic vintage hotel property that reminds you of a another era but is maintained in 5 star condition. Highly recommend. The staff and dining were excellent. The only slight negative is the approach road is unpaved and a bit rough but not so bad as to deter one from staying here and enjoying an exceptional experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
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8/10 Good

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Nice and quiet stay

Nice and quiet hotel with very friendly personnel. Breakfast and diner are good. No WiFi on the room, only at the reception/main house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel hors du temps calme et reposant

Notre hôtesse était très souriante et compétente aux petits soins pour ses hôtes . Service du petit déjeuner un peu lent mais tout était parfait . Repas gastronomique Exellent Merci beaucoup
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
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8/10 Good

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Must admit that we had expected more. Although service was very good. Room was spacious with very comfortable bed. But overal it was somewhat outdated and it didn’t feel like we were in SA but more at a traditional country house in England. Also we didn’t have a private plunge pool as said on the booking. Because there where only a view guests, we sometimes felt a bit uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Sehr schöne Unterkunft mit ganz tollem hilfsbereitem und freundlichem Personal. Leckeres Frühstücl und Abendessen. Zum Krüger Nationalpark sind es etwa 30 Minuten.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
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10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding Hidden Getaway

An astonishing gem hidden away. Completely private, outstanding service and standards. Private lodes set in beautiful grounds, absolutely fantastic 2 day stay of outstanding luxury and peacefulness after a two week bush safari.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Luxury - Affordable Prices

This was a wonderful stay. Location was relatively close to Kruger Park and Sabi Sands where we ended up going to after here. Close to Hoedspruit for ballooning and Blyde Canyon sights and waterfalls. Very close to Elephant Whispers. Should have own or arranged transportation to fully take care of the location. Would most definitely stay here again if in the area. Pros: Beautiful rooms done in a more classical style Very friendly staff Our package included both breakfast and dinners. Food very well done. Selections are cooked to order from menu. Dinner was a five-course meal. Very beautiful grounds. Cons: It is about 8 miles from Hazy view but is on Google Maps so we had no problems getting there. You must travel half a mile? On a well maintained dirt road which most cars should be able to handle.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful country lodge near Kruger park. The staff are amazing and so friendly! Minky the cat is not as friendly..but super cute.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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5* boutique hotel with 1*manager

A major concern - the attitude and skillset of the manager. We have traveled across 5 continents, usually staying at 4* or 5* facilities in recent decades. . Full review is on tripadviser. There are positives and more details 1. Hotel driver showed up 40 minutes late. 2.No welcome drink was offered as specified in the reservation 3. Were given a garden room, NOT the orchard room we had reserved. 4. At dinner, the manager told us it would be better for us to leave at 9 am. Then she said we would have to pay an extra R574 for the 11am departure, DOUBLE the rate quoted.
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10/10 Excellent

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Entspannung in der Ruheoase

Super freundliches Personal mit hervorragendem Essen, absolut empfehlenswert. Rundherum Natur pur mit tollem Ausblick. Genau in der Mitte von 2 Krüger Gates und gute Erreichbarkeit der Panorama Route.Optimaler Startpunkt für diese Aktivitäten. Außerdem Empfehlenswert die Austrian CoffeeFarm in 25 minütiger Entfernung -- Geheimtipp ;)
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect weekend away

Everything about our stay was perfect. Fantastic service and great food combined with a superbly comfortable and well appointed suite. The location of Highgrove just accentuates the Hotel's splendour. Highly recommended for a romantic r&r getaway.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020