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Family Room (Budget)
26 square metres
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot, Rollaway bed)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Other room types
House, 3 Bedrooms (Marula)
1 Twin Bed 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot, Rollaway bed)
Room sleeps 7 guests
(up to 6 children)
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Cottage
135 square metres
1 Twin Bed 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot, Rollaway bed)
Room sleeps 10 guests
(up to 13 children)
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House, 3 Bedrooms (Boabab)
150 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot, Rollaway bed)
Room sleeps 7 guests
(up to 6 children)
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Standard Room (Budget)
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot, Rollaway bed)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Luxury Triple Room
20 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot, Rollaway bed)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Luxury Double Room
35 square metres
1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot, Rollaway bed)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly lodge with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities

When you stay at Hippo Pools Resort in Hoedspruit, you'll be on a river and 6 minutes by car from Greater Kruger National Park. This family-friendly lodge is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Selati Game Reserve and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Makalali Game Reserve.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and both cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds are available on request.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.

Grab a bite to eat at the lodge's poolside restaurant, which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Planning an event in Hoedspruit? This lodge has 1980 square feet (184 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 14
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wedding services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 1980
  • Conference space size (meters) - 184
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Pool sunloungers

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

Languages spoken

  • English

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Private bathroom
  • Rollaway/extra beds available
  • Microwave
  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Satellite TV service
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Number of bathrooms: 1

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Playground on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Game viewing nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 500.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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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