On the Sabi River at the Paul Kruger Gate, R536, 7020 Skukuza, South Africa
#6 of 14 hotels in Skukuza
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1894 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Free Wifi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: February 25, 2025
Nicolas
United StatesVery good stay, the outdoors are great and very immersive. It was our first day in Kruger and it felt like an adventure with the wooden bridge and tent. 5 min drive from Kruger gate so it was very convenient. Good food and room
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 21, 2025
Richard
United KingdomAll good
Orientation plan set up was excellent
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 18, 2025
Pertunia
South AfricaI had no complains at all, satisficed with all
Perfect location. Breakfast was fantastic, delicious, really enjoyed. Staff so welcoming.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 18, 2025
Itumeleng
South AfricaThey kept giving us expired sparkling water and it had no bubbles at all. And when you raise it, no one even acts confused because they know. Why not just remove all the expired products instead of trying to slide it past us :/
It was amazing. Great location, lovely food. Great staff with a great energy. Place is clean and well maintained
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Yetunde
United StatesWe booked the family chalet which is a little far off from amenities and needs some updating but otherwise clean and comfortable. Would recommend to book the regular rooms instead
The staff were extremely helpful. The resort is beautiful as well. The meals - breakfast and dinner was tasty with lots of variety. We booked our safari excursions with them as well, they are very organized and efficient. Can say enough about our guide Enoch. He is excellent and very knowledgeable.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 16, 2025
Honza
Czech RepublicFantastic experience from first minute. Staff is present everywhere and quick to assist you. The common areas are amazingly designed and well fitted in the forrest. There are animals casually walking around. Lastly, the dinner and breakfast was an experience by itself.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 11, 2025
Sivuyile
South AfricaSome of the staff at dinner were not so attentive, however those at the food stations were very friendly and helpful. There's very little not to like about the hotel.
The food was really amazing, lots of choices for both breakfast and dinner-my kids really loved the waffle stations at breakfast and the smores and toasted marshmallow stations at dinner. The pool area overlooking the watering hole is a superb space to unwind. The rooms were really nice and clean-I would visit this hotel again and again. The activities (e.g. basketball) were a favourite.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 10, 2025
Sarah
United KingdomTravel desk staff were lovely but the services were expensive
Location, staff, viewing deck
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 10, 2025
Ann
AustraliaThis is an amazing hotel in all aspects. Very African feel and decor with luxurious touches. Room was fabulous, bed very comfortable. Staff very attentive. Food excellent. Infinity pool overlooking Sabie River was a definite highlight!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 9, 2025
Christian
GermanyBit of a complaint: R 5000 per night (by this time approximatly 260 €), and that's a Black Friday price, is really a lot of money, despite of this great dinner buffet. Other locations around Kruger can do that for much less, at the expense of such a position right next to a park gate.
Always in best memory: Dinner buffet & breakfast buffet. Especially Lapa, the dinner restaurant, was wonderful, including a music/dance-program by performers from a neighbour village. Pure Africa-feeling made by long wooden walkways, friendly staff, huge guest areas and game view due to location right at Sabie River, bridge to Paul Kruger Gate. We booked Deluxe Room which is smallest category. Sufficently comfortable for a couple
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 6, 2025
Luiza
South AfricaToo many choices and variety, spread over too many tables. the heat made all the cheese look melted at breakfast. Dinner again just too much, quite unnecessary for so many choices. Rather do fewer really good well cooked quality food. Steaks dry from resting too long. Lamb chops were tough. Certainly enough other choices. Price of game drive's too high. Being outside the park costs too much for people like us going in and out of the park with our own car. Please arrange shorter trips. 6 hours is just too long for some of us. Discuss some arrangement with San Parks to give a special pass for the 3 or 4 days stay.
Pool area lovely but too small and not enough room and not enough pool loungers overlooking the river. The other pool was great and quiet but no view. Staff were great. Reception efficient and organised. Room amenities were good and very comfortable. Aircon fabulous. Bed, linen, towels all good quality. Slept like a baby. Lovely shop fully stocked, and friendly helpful lady working there.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 6, 2025
Vladlena
SwitzerlandFloor was dirty
Very beautiful hotel, very tasty food!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 5, 2025
Espíritu
United StatesI didn’t not like people be loud in the areas where there are signs saying it’s a quiet zone.
The locations along with the vibes were excellent. The staff were extremely helpful and kind. The food for breakfast and dinner was amazing, Overall glad I stayed here and got to see a bunch of animals from the hotel as well as feel safe as a solo traveler.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 4, 2025
Brian
South AfricaEverything was great
Great variety of food at breakfast and well located with indoor and outdoor tables
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 3, 2025
Isefa
MozambiqueNothing
Breakfast and dinner was super
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 1, 2025
Guy
United KingdomI booked a safari online with SAN Parks, and the driver was late with the safari starting an hour late. Also, the driver bullied a large male elephant off the road.
The safari style of the hotel was impressive and the staff were very friendly and efficient 👍
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 30, 2025
Christopher
SwitzerlandSuperb location, easy access to Kruger, helpful staff
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 29, 2025
Daniel
SingaporeShower facilities are not environmentally friendly. They are still providing small bottles of shampoo and shower gel. Housekeeping did not replenish towels after housekeeping though we indicated for a change. Waited another 4 hours before fresh towels were brought
It was an experience, and we caught all BIG 5 in 1 game drive.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 28, 2025
Nokulunga
South Africalocation, food, view by the deck, staff, room
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 27, 2025
Khulile
EswatiniNothing
The scenery is sooo beautiful, I love that the property blends well with nature with modern interior
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 24, 2025
Allyson
South Africathere was nothing to not like, as usual always wished i had longer to stay
Breakfast was great and the new look dining hall is wonderful
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 22, 2025
Gunther
CanadaThe baboons jumping on the roof as my alarm clock 🤣
The clean rooms , the amazing food and the proximity to the park
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 20, 2025
Andy
United StatesWe loved Kruger Gate Hotel and can’t wait to go back !! The pool is amazing and we enjoyed getting to know other guests around cocktails 🍹
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 19, 2025
Gaurav
IndiaThis absolutely stunning property right on the banks of the river and minutes away from Kruger Gate offered everything that we expected from it. Excellent ambience, hospitality, location, food, views, facilities, everything thing was spot on. Loved every minute of being there. Will highly recommend.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 14, 2025
Lance
United StatesThe air conditioning unit dripped water on the floor. The walk to my room was far.
The location was impeccable. Nestled along the banks of the Sabie River, I was treated to a breathtaking spectacle of elephants gracefully crossing the water, while hippos playfully splashed in and out. The hotel’s proximity to Kruger Gate made it an ideal spot for an early game drive, ensuring a seamless experience. I was fortunate enough to spot all the big five and the ugly five during my visit. The room I stayed in was newly built and exceptionally comfortable. On the other hand, the hotel itself appears to be older. The food was decent and they offered some gluten free options.
Stayed in January 2025
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