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Hippo Pools Resort

22 km outside Hoedspruit off the R40, Hoedspruit, Limpopo Province  
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Description

Hippo Pools Resort offers a range of self-catering accommodation, from luxurious riverside houses to smaller budget rooms. Wildlife roaming the property includes 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 of two plate stove, kettle, fridge, pots pans 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, there is a great restaurant only 2 km away from us who offer an a la carte menu. 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 aviator’s 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 55 km from the Phalaborwa gate and 100 km from the Orpen gate of the Kruger Park.

Check-In  02:00 PM   Check-Out 10:00 AM

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
  • R1350
  • Minimum Stay:
  • 2 Nights
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Check-in
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Hippo Cottage X 1
Includes: Self-catering
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.
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Hippo Cottage
Sleeps 9 Price: per unit
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Luxury Riverside House X 2
Includes: Self-catering
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.
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Sleeps 7 Price: per unit
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Luxury Rondavels X 2
Includes: Self-catering
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.
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Luxury Rondavels
Sleeps 2 Price: per person
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Standard Resort Room X 3
Includes: Self-catering
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.
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Swimming pool Room X 3
Includes: Self-catering
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.
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Sleeps 3 Price: per person
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Hippo Cottage x 1

Includes: Self-catering

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 Riverside House x 2

Includes: Self-catering

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

Luxury Rondavels x 2

Includes: Self-catering

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 x 3

Includes: Self-catering

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 x 3

Includes: Self-catering

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

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Fax
  • Parking Available
  • Laundry Service
  • Pool Table
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • Swimming Pool
  • Communal MNet
  • No Pets Permitted
  • Communal Television
  • WiFi
  • Internet
  • Credit Card Facility
  • Table Tennis
  • Volleyball Courts
 

Dining

  • Breakfast Served
  • Lunch Served
  • Set Menu Offered
 

Facilities in Rooms/Units

  • Television in Rooms
  • No Smoking in Rooms
  • Fan in Rooms
  • Tea and Coffee in Rooms
  • Bar Fridges in Rooms
  • Two - pronged plug point Available
 

Environment

  • River
 

Activities Nearby

  • Bird Watching
  • Golf
  • Ballooning
  • Horse Riding
  • Walking
  • Big 5
  • Game Drives
  • Quad Biking
 

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
 

Conference

  • Overhead Projector Available
  • Conference Venue 25-75 People
  • Flip Chart Available
  • Note Pads Supplied
  • Pens Supplied
 

Grading

  • No TGCSA Grading
 

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Customer Reviews

Reviews 5 of 7
Superb resort
Mike Leach, United Kingdom
08 September 2011
We spent four days at Hippo Pools. The place was clean, comfortable, friendly and in an excellent location. We will certainly stay there again and have no hesitation in recommending Hippo Pools to everyone.
Beautiful resort
James Walker, United Kingdom
28 August 2011
Wonderful location, great facilities, friendly staff and enjoyed the hippos!
Great accommodation
Corné Van Schaik, Netherlands
11 August 2011
We have had some great days! Really beautiful and the staff were real helpful and flexible.
What a great place!!!
Susan Koekemoer, South Africa
07 February 2011
What an experience!!! Thank you to Hippo's friendly staff, I would recommend Hippo Pools Resort to everybody!
Great Stay
Sean Weber, South Africa
14 October 2010
My partner and I stayed at Hippo Pools for a few days and must say it was very pleasant and a great place to stay if you wish to travel into the KNP or Escarpment area as it is ideally located. The rooms are well equipped for a resort of this type and the house keeping is very good. Just wish there was more space to take your own nature walks. The walk to the river is great but a bit short.
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from 7 Guest Reviews

“Superb resort…”  Read More

Mike Leach, United Kingdom - 08 September 2011

“Beautiful resort…”  Read More

James Walker, United Kingdom - 28 August 2011
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Riverside House Lounge
Riverside House Kitchen
Swimming Pool And Deck
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