Must-see hotels in Mpumalanga

  • Fountain Baths Guest Cottages

    Mpumalanga

    These seven quaint, good-sized cottages, in a beautiful and historical location on the northeastern edge of town, are well kitted out and full of…

  • River House Guest Lodge

    Mpumalanga

    Perched right on the park boundary, this cracking gay-friendly lodge is a great place to relax pre or post Kruger, perhaps with views of wallowing hippos…

  • Jathira Gastehuis

    Mpumalanga

    Enjoy platteland (farmland) hospitality at this very Afrikaans and very friendly lodge 6km northwest of the town centre. Accommodation is in spacious,…

  • Thaba Tsweni Lodge

    Blyde River Canyon

    Beautifully located just a short walk from Berlin Falls, these six self-catering chalets have stone walls, African-print bedspreads, kitchens, garden…

  • Trees Too

    Mpumalanga

    This place is a standout, with great thatch and brick rooms featuring quality furniture, honesty bars, wildlife artworks and vintage African tourism…

  • Idle & Wild

    Mpumalanga

    In a wonderful tropical garden that will make your heart sing (no, really!) are eight excellent rondavels (round huts with conical roofs), with outside…

  • Blyde Canyon Forever Resort

    Blyde River Canyon

    This rambling resort has a wide choice of accommodation. The solid brick chalets on the canyon's edge are well set up, with TV, kitchenette, shower and…

  • Stoep Cafe

    Mpumalanga

    Stoep is a pretty colonial-style house with a small garden, pool, lapa (circular area with a fire pit) and braai (barbecue) in the heart of town. There…

  • Gecko Lodge & Backpackers

    Mpumalanga

    This sprawling, well-equipped lodge's 23 en-suite rooms have vaulted bamboo ceilings, comfy beds and animal-themed decor. The recently renovated hostel, a…

  • Bushwhacked

    Mpumalanga

    This rustic hillside eyrie has rooms in the main cottage and two chalets. With a fully equipped kitchen, a wood-burner and book exchange in the comfy…

  • Kruger View Backpackers

    Mpumalanga

    This quiet backpackers, 10km from Kruger's Crocodile Bridge gate, has a spacious lounge, terrace and watchtower gazing at the park across the river, where…

  • Casterbridge Hollow

    Mpumalanga

    These 30 rooms around an inviting outdoor pool are pitched somewhere between business and rustic, with protea lampshades, coffee machine, fridge and…

  • Kloofhuis

    Mpumalanga

    This late Victorian house on the hillside has three simple but appealingly large doubles offering homey comforts. Rooms open out onto a wrap-around…

  • Perry's Bridge Hollow

    Mpumalanga

    Worth it for the sheer convenience of being in a retail centre, and pretty stylish to boot, Perry's Bridge Hollow offers 34 large rooms decorated in dark…

  • Greendoor

    Mpumalanga

    Greendoor has 22 simple en-suite rooms, some with African decor, on leafy grounds in the centre of town.

  • Holme Lea Manor

    Mpumalanga

    A good choice just off the main drag, Holme Lea has spacious, contemporary rooms with tiled floors and private entrances, set in a palm-filled garden with…

  • Forever Resort Swadini

    Blyde River Canyon

    These basic chalets are improved greatly by the good location and impressive views. In addition to hiking, the resort can organise boat trips and more. It…

  • Karula Hotel

    Mpumalanga

    Situated in a little green oasis, just 2km east of town towards Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, this dated but peaceful retreat offers a relaxing…

  • Masungulo River Camp

    Mpumalanga

    Run by the good folk at Funky Monkey Backpackers in Nelspruit (Mbombela), this bush camp is in a wildlife reserve overlooking Crocodile River. It's a…

  • Selati 103

    Mpumalanga

    Quiet and well run, this low-key lodge is conveniently located if you're looking for a budget stopover on the way into Kruger. Less than 3km south of…

  • Temaswati Lodge

    Mpumalanga

    This African-run property has 18 basic rooms, plus a central courtyard and black-and-orange breakfast room – both with tribal-themed decor.

  • Hazyview Adventure Backpackers

    Mpumalanga

    South of town, this roadside backpackers offers dorm beds, safari tents and cabins, plus a kitchen and a bar-restaurant specialising in traditional South…

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