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The Zarafa

4.0 star property
Hotel in Mbombela with 5 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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Private pool
Reception
Interior
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The Zarafa offers an upscale retreat amid mountain scenery with garden grounds. Guests enjoy a free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and can book spa treatments like aromatherapy or Swedish massage before relaxing at one of the four outdoor pools.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 200 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
75 Doppio Lane, Shiloh Estate, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242

What's nearby

  • Perry's Bridge Reptile Park - 13 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Elephant Whispers - 14 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 14 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Shangana Cultural Village - 20 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Numbi Gate - 31 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kuka - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pappa's Kitchen - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Zarafa

Upscale hotel in the mountains
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities at The Zarafa. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a Swedish massage, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 5 outdoor pools along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a nature reserve, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as private pools and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hydromassage showers, deep soaking tubs, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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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 transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

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 elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Zarafa Hotel
The Zarafa Mbombela
The Zarafa Hotel Mbombela

Frequently asked questions

Does The Zarafa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 5 outdoor pools.

Is The Zarafa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Zarafa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Zarafa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Zarafa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Zarafa located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Hazyview Juction Mall and within 12 mi (20 km) of Perry's Bridge Reptile Park and Shangana Cultural Village. Kruger National Park and Phabeni Gate are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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