Hippo Hollow Country Estate

Hippo Hollow Country Estate descritpion

Hippo Hollow Country Estate offers elegant rooms on the edge of the Sabie River in Hazyview, 20 minutes’ drive from the Kruger National Park. It includes 2 outdoor swimming pools, a barbecue terrace and a restaurant where guests can spot hippos whilst they dine.
A garden-view patio and en suite bathroom comes as standard in the rooms at Hippo Hollow. The hotel offers chalets and guest rooms.
The famous Panorama route is 24.9 miles from Hippo Hollow Country Estate. The tour desk offers the possibility to book safaris and other activities. Free private parking is available on site.
The complex includes a curio shop and a wine cellar with fine South African wines. Picnics can be enjoyed down by the river and the Perry’s Bridge Trading Post shopping and restaurant area is only a 2-minute walk away.

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Facilities of Hippo Hollow Country Estate

Outdoors ：BBQ Facilities | Outdoor Pool | Grounds | Terrace

Pets ：Pets are not allowed.

Food & Drink ：Bar | Restaurant with Dining Menu | Buffet-Style Restaurant

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

General ：Safe | Non-smoking Rooms | Designated Smoking Area

Reviews for Hippo Hollow Country Estate

Review 1：Amenities are a bit run down, things need sprucing up a little. Disappointed with the state of swimming pool, water wasn't always clean, could do with manicured gaderns. This place has potential but maybe for a 3* I am expecting too much. In the food front, perhaps the chef could be a bit adventurous with their meals! Desserts were basic, in some case tinned in the case of fruits. Breakfast is the highlight of my day but instead I preferred eating out. General meals were a let downer however compensated by excellent friendly and helpful staff. Suitable for overnight stays.

Review 2：Location is just unbelievably stunning. We were a a clan of 7 with my parents and 2adult daughters and we stayed in beautiful rondavel chalets by the river! Every morning and evening we were treated to a stunning scenery of hippopotamus swimming up or down the river, beautiful sunrise and sunsets! Excellent location. Excellent management and staff.

Review 3：The service at dinner was not punctual and we had to wait for a long time for meals. The lady at reception was rude I would not recommend the resort to family and friends. I received average service

Review 4：I had to call in and enquire why linen was not changed and was dirty on third day- blankets and towels were not packed by the cleaning ladies. The buffet dinner was terrible, a La carte were well cooked. The room upstairs had the tatch roof peeling off and insects falling off on to the bed and the room had no fan and was unbearable. Beautiful setting but mediocre service- not to be repeated again

Review 5：None

Review 6：The staff was professional they all greeted us with a smile and made sure we are comfortable,the lady who welcomed us on arrival is the best I forgot her name

Review 7：The staff were unfriendly and unhelpful. It took 3 people to finally attend to our breakfast needs. We were never given confirmation of our boma dinner reservation. The choice of food for breakfast and dinner was disappointing. The eating area was unclean and we had to constantly ask for service.

Review 8：We stayed in a River Cabin which provided a beautiful view of the elephants across the river.

Review 9：The room was quite dated and dark. The hotel is clearly geared up for large tour groups and lacks charm

Review 10：Nice location for an overnight stop. Our room was quiet and clean with a nice verandah overlooking the river

Review 11：It would have been nice to be able to get a bigger room that could accommodate my whole family rather than having to split us into two rooms.

Review 12：The location was good. Good views next to the river and the proximity to restaurants and other facilities was convenient.

Review 13：We travelled with our 11 year old grandson and he was very disappointed that we did not see hippos. Nothing you could have done to change that!

Review 14：Everything was great! Just wish we had more time available and will make sure we do if we visit the area again.

Review 15：We arrived in the evening to find no booking (hotels's system mistake) the standard room not very good so moved to the Garden chalets. Our booking mixed up with another guest, rather worrying no compensation offered

Review 16：Location, nice pool area, very good breakfast.Pleasant, helpful staff

Review 17：Spiders in my bed and shower.

Review 18：Everyone was nice except 1 receptionist. I like how trustworthy the hotel was. I left my bags in the car all day and it was "safe" didn't get broken in to. They also had a to go breakfast for my safari.

Review 19：The friendliness of the staff, the ease of booking and taking excursions, the restaurant, the facilities. The breakfast pack when we went out early and would miss breakfast.

Review 20：I found the bed not very comfy but everyone else was fine.

Review 21：Staff very friendly & helpful. Ease of booking day trips. Had an early start (5.30am) for a safari and hotel packed a breakfast bag for everyone. Seeing hippos, crocodile, elephants and monkeys from our room & the Restuarant was fabulous! Breakfast buffet really good, eggs cooked to order.

Review 22：Hippos were a no-show the night we stayed, but whatcha gonna do :)

Review 23：Great location in Hazyview, close proximity to the park, shops, and restaurants. Staff are incredible, amenities are nice.

Review 24：Bathrooms a bit dated and one of the showers in double shower did not work properly.

Review 25：Comfortable spacious cottage with deck overlooking the river. Food much improved since our last visit (2007)

Review 26：Thatch was leaking when rained but just a little.

Review 27：Wonderful territory, beautiful chalet, tasty breakfast and dinner. Helpful staff and excellent location near one of Kruger gate.

Review 28：the bed,because i asked for a double bed and a upper deck, i didnt get those,drinks are expensive 500ml of water for R15,00 i think thats quiet pricely

Review 29：staff were friendly, food was to devine, breakfast was also lovely, will suggest they get a station for coffee, tea etc

Review 30：- don't think think its really for locals - expensive - TV's in hotel needs an upgrade

Review 31：+ very friendly staff + great location + lovely breakfast + beautiful garden + once the boma show was over we had a good nights rest

Review 32：1. traffic noise of the road nearby (not too much, but still can be heard) 2. the toilets need to be modernized

Review 33：1. location very close to main local attractions 2. restaurant and terrace overlooking the river in a beautiful setting 3. beautiful very well kept gardens

Review 34：The internet and computer access is really poor. The restaurant was just way toooo busy. We could only eat there once of the three evenings we were there.

Review 35：Loved the food and the staff was amazing! Extremely friendly and helpful.... I tkae my hat off to them.

Review 36：Nothing.

Review 37：Staff were very friendly and we were given a warm welcome. The rooms lovely and spacious. The restaurant and bar area is gorgeous, and the food was very good. We saw hippos too!

Review 38：We had a wonderful stay.

Review 39：Great location, relaxing surrounds, easy to chill out and do very little.

Review 40：Location,staff professional,helpful,rooms clean, beautiful view. Overall I could not find fault with anything. Food excellent and staff lovely

Review 41：nothing

Review 42：everything

Review 43：No air-con in the rooms

Review 44：Helpful staff, good location

Review 45：Wonderfull location, excellent breakfast, staff most friendly an helpful. Wonderfull stay to say the least. Will certainly call again.

Review 46：No drinking water in rooms although tap water is not fit for drinking.

Review 47：Good restaurant although a little expensive.

Review 48：The food and location

Review 49：Didn't enjoy the breakfast pack put together. The sanwiches were really dry and we're not well wrapped up.

Review 50：Great location. Great meals and friendly staff.

Review 51：Friendly Staff, Clean and Comfortable rooms Excellent location, Great view of the River, Hippos and elephants across the river

Review 52：The packed breakfast was disgusting. Two sandwiches thrown into a small paper bag! Not appetizing at all!!

Review 53：poor wifi coverage

Review 54：The setting, elephants across the river, food, service, Staff

Review 55：Wifi connection available all over the premises, but we experienced continuous connection failures.

Review 56：Great facility, nice pool, very friendly staff.

Review 57：The hippos, the food and the elephant whispers nextdoor

Review 58：Poor service at evening meal

Review 59：Location convenient for sabi sands

Review 60：Microwave!

Review 61：All was good...

Review 62：Friendly staff.. value for money..excellent facilities..peace and quiet..geared towards older families and couples

Review 63：Friendly and helpful staff surrounds you at hippo hollow a must stay when in hazyview

Review 64：all was good

Review 65：location.excellent rooms,very friendly staff,great food.just pure heavan will be back

Review 66：Upon arrival the room had a bit of a stuffy smell.

Review 67：The staff was friendly and helpful Good locations Well kept grounds

Review 68：Lizards in da room and rats faeces on the bed

Review 69：Everything was lovely

Review 70：Fantastic value for money and on the doorstep of the majestic Kruger National Park

Review 71：Not a single thing.

Review 72：Not far from Kruger. Special resturant. Two very nice pools. Very friendly staff.

Review 73：No aircon

Review 74：Looking over the river. Facility was good

Review 75：Room assistant was found going through my belongings. Rooms need an upgrade.

Review 76：Setting, food is excellent. Hippo's were very active.Good value.

Review 77：The food was not that good.

Review 78：The Accomodation

Review 79：We had a dinner there, which was not good at all, and quite pricey.

Review 80：Beautiful setting, with our chalet overlooking the Sabie river. Very comfortable accommodation.

Review 81：In room 70 too much noise from car park early in the morning, bus full of tourist leaving early. Drinks VERY expensive for local residents, reasonable for overseas visitors due to exchange rates.

Review 82：Location to Kruger Park

Review 83：The little hut was just 'ok'. The location in general was poor, next to a main road on the outskirts of hazyview, there wasn't really anything to do/see without paying for it through the local 'information' desk.

Review 84：Seeing hippos next to the river. The food was not bad. The restaurant manager dealt with a complaint about a badly cooked meal very well.

Review 85：Our stay at the Lodge was very pleasant. The dinners were exceptionally good but not the breakfasts. Some staff were very friendly and others attended to their work with no enthusiasm. We handed in all relevant forms which we trust Hippo Hollow will take note of. Thank you.

Review 86：The attitude of the staff was less than desirable. After a late dinnerat 8.30 we were relaxing at the bar having only our second drink whenthe bar person informed us that the bar was closing at 10 pm. Thesituation only changed when the manager was informed and promptly over-ruled the bar keeper who it seemed fancied an early night. There wereabout 6 to 8 other middle aged travellers in the bar at the timeincluding several from a tour party who were residents. The followingnight with a different bar man, it did stay open until about 11.30,however the last hour was spent with most of the other staff waitingwith their coats on for everyone to drink up so they could go home! Thehotel itself is in a great situation and could be so good. But it seemsto lack investment. The chalets whilst sizable are very tired in theirdecor and fittings, have no tv, and more importantly no phone, whichwhen you are several hundred metres from reception is important, as itis a fair old walk to ask for information from reception.

Review 87：The location is great, and although we didn't see any hippos there,an 8ft croc came out to bask on the river bank on our last morning.

Review 88：The facilities do not cater for cold winter evenings. The atmosphere in the pub and dining area could be enhanced with back ground music, log fires, heaters. The staff need to be more helpful in helping in guiding guests to what's to do in the area and be up to date on times, bookings etc. The rooms could do with a fire place or bigger heater system as it lacked a "cosy" feel. Options to have your breakfast on your own balcony at the chalet on the river would be a great addition as it is such a great and romantic setting but we felt we could not use it to its full potential due to the above mentioned.

Review 89：Loved the setting and our chalet in the river was amazing. It is close to the main recreational booking centre literally up the road and pretty central to most activities, sites and the Kruger park. The Shangaan show was stunning and cultural. Staff were friendly.

Review 90：Attitude of management towards accepting amex card , no guest amenetiesother than soap, price increase of 30% during our stay withounotification on 1/1/2013, breakfast buffet poor, ice machinebroken and no management thereof, did not meet any senior staff.

Review 91：Friendly general staff

Review 92：1. When we arrived our bed had rat mist on it2. the services was extremely slow 3. the one room our aircon did not work and there were no towles avvailable for the swimming pool. we also did not have towels in our room 4. I just did not think that it was up to scratch for a 4/5 star hotel

Review 93：I liked the venue and surounding areas

Review 94：Went to the African show / Boma, thought it was too expensive and the food was not very good.

Review 95：A bit dated, but nice.

Review 96：Road noise

Review 97：Hippos Good value restaurant and bar Friendly staff Flexibility of staff Setting and grounds

Review 98：great starting point ,chalets can sleep 4 so don't book two if you are a family of 4

Review 99：The place is very refreshing with it green garden. It location is easily located.

Review 100：food offering cold have a bit more attention to detail < cold plates for hot food ?

Review 101：the friendliness of the staff was out of this world

Review 102：In winter the diningroom was cold and lacked atmosphere.

Review 103：Friendly, polite staff. Great location.

Review 104：Noisy

Review 105：Friendliness Location Atmossphere

Review 106：Food choice

Review 107：Staff very friendly

Review 108：Very friendly staff, lovely chalet with riverview, perfect for family with 2 children, nice food.

Review 109：Poor communication, lack of service

Review 110：Friendly and helpful staff

Review 111：Dirty water Dirty Swimming pool Pungent room smells Rusty kettles horrible breakfast bad service

Review 112：Nothing at all apart from the Security Guard

The Fine Print

Please note the full payment will be charged for reservations of 1 night.