Description
Hippo Pools Resort offers a range of self-catering accommodation, from luxurious riverside houses to smaller budget rooms.
Wildlife roaming the property include hippo, waterbuck, duiker, vervet monkeys, honey badgers as well as a fantastic range of birdlife.
Riverside houses are situated on the banks of the Olifants river, all have private splash pools, fully equipped kitchens and a braai area looking onto the river. Rooms at the resort are ideal for individual travellers or couples visiting the area. Every room has basic self catering facilities (two plate stove, kettle , fridge, pots pans etc) and coffee and tea making facilities. All accommodation is serviced daily and all linen is provided (please bring swimming towels)
All rooms are self catering, however breakfasts are served daily dinners can be arranged on request. If you are enjoying relaxing at the river why not let us make your side dishes for your own braai?
The resort boasts a small riverside chapel for intimate weddings, a private airstrip for avid aviators (microlight trips can be arranged for anyone keen to give it a try), a large swimming pool, games room and tea garden for light snacks and drinks.
The resort is a fantastic base to explore the area, situated 55kms from the Phalaborwa gate and 100kms from the Orpen gate of the Kruger park.
Check-In 02:00 PM Check-Out 10:00 AM
Rooms and units
Luxury Riverside House
2
Includes:
Room\Unit Only
The luxury Riverside houses have three separate bedrooms, three bathrooms (two ensuite) , fully equipped kitchen , private splash pool and riverside braai area.
Main bedroom has queen size bed, twin bedroom and a loft bedroom with a double and single bed.
Features available
Hippo Cottage
1
Includes:
Room\Unit Only
Hippo Cottage is a luxurious and private self catering house.
There are four bedrooms, three bathrooms (one ensuite) , a fully equipped kitchen, lounge area with DSTV, private lapa on the river, private swimming pool. There is air-con throughout the house.
Features available
Luxury Rondavels
2
Includes:
Room\Unit Only
Ideal for couples or individuals visiting the area.
Each room has a double bed, aircon, colour tv, basic self catering facilities, microwave, coffee and tea making facilities.
Features available
Standard Resort Room
3
Includes:
Room\Unit Only
Budget room, with aircon, basic self catering equipment, double and one single bed (addtional bed can be arranged on request for extra child etc) Braai outside room.
Features available
Swimming pool Room
3
Includes:
Room\Unit Only
Next to our large swimming pool , these rooms have a kitchenette, aircon, colour tv and braai area. Recently totally renovated they are a fantastic spot for a small family or couple.
Each room has one double bed and one single bed.
Features available
2009 Base Rate| Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
|---|
|
Luxury Riverside House
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R1,200
|
R1,200
|
|
Hippo Cottage
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R2,000
|
R2,000
|
|
Luxury Rondavels
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R450
|
R450
|
|
Standard Resort Room
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R380
|
R380
|
|
Swimming pool Room
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R500
|
R500
|
off-peak : 04 February 2009 - 30 November 2009 | Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
|---|
|
Luxury Riverside House
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R1,200
|
R1,200
|
|
Hippo Cottage
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R2,000
|
R2,000
|
|
Luxury Rondavels
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R450
|
R450
|
|
Standard Resort Room
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R380
|
R380
|
|
Swimming pool Room
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R500
|
R500
|
Peak : 01 December 2009 - 10 January 2010 | Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
|---|
|
Luxury Riverside House
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R1,500
|
R1,500
|
|
Hippo Cottage
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R2,500
|
R2,500
|
|
Luxury Rondavels
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R550
|
R550
|
|
Standard Resort Room
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R450
|
R450
|
|
Swimming pool Room
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R600
|
R600
|
2010 Base Rate| Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
|---|
|
Luxury Riverside House
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R1,200
|
R1,200
|
|
Hippo Cottage
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R2,000
|
R2,000
|
|
Luxury Rondavels
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R450
|
R450
|
|
Standard Resort Room
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R380
|
R380
|
|
Swimming pool Room
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R500
|
R500
|
off peak : 10 January 2010 - 28 February 2010 | Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
|---|
|
Luxury Riverside House
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R1,200
|
R1,200
|
|
Hippo Cottage
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R2,000
|
R2,000
|
|
Luxury Rondavels
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R450
|
R450
|
|
Standard Resort Room
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R380
|
R380
|
|
Swimming pool Room
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R500
|
R500
|
off peak 2010: 01 March 2010 - 30 November 2010 | Unit | Single From | Single To | Per Person Sharing From | Per Person Sharing To | Unit From | Unit To |
|---|
|
Luxury Riverside House
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R1,400
|
R1,400
|
|
Hippo Cottage
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R2,300
|
R2,300
|
|
Luxury Rondavels
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R500
|
R500
|
|
Standard Resort Room
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R400
|
R400
|
|
Swimming pool Room
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
R550
|
R550
|
Please remember that rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking.