On the Sabi River at the Paul Kruger Gate, R536, 7020 Skukuza, South Africa
#6 of 15 hotels in Skukuza
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1893 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: January 29, 2024
Elizabeth
United StatesExcellent service, great food!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Fiona
United StatesLiked it all
Brilliant
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Henry
New ZealandThoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kruger Gate Hotel. Staff were friendly, the food was great and it was easy and convenient to organise safaris directly through the hotel. Would highly recommend.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Nicolette
MaltaThis hotel was nothing short of marvelous. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality, the rooms were superb and our meals were always delicious. The real highlight was the breathtaking view from the lookout pool. During our stay, we saw hippos, hyenas, and 3 leopards in the distance.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 27, 2024
Sali_n
South AfricaPool view, it's too small, the water Is cold and you hardly get a space to view
Their pool area and buffet
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 27, 2024
Petra
Germany- There is no mosquito net above the bed, and if you don't want to sleep with a/c or a fan, it doesn't feel so "safe." - Staff friendliness was mixed, some very friendly, others completely unbothered. - If you go on a morning game drive, you get a breakfast package, which really is not worth the money when you compare it to the on-site version. That's understandable because, of course, you can not take too many things on a game drive breakfast. Nevertheless, I felt the choices were quite sad, as it was all beige and heavily processed food apart from an apple. I think this could be improved.
Prime location to enter Kruger Park, literally across the river. The renovated rooms were nice, modern, clean, and very spacious. The whole hotel complex is very big, but it's nicely designed, e.g. the trees are beautifully lit at night, there's a wooden bridge through a picturesque garden and a great view into Kruger Park. The choices for dinner were immense, and the food itself was tasty. Onsite breakfast was also great.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 24, 2024
Aleksei
RussiaSecond time in Kruger Gate Hotel. And second time amazing experience here. Staff, food, services are great. Location is undoubtedly the best outside the park.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 23, 2024
Mandisa
South AfricaNothing
Everything what a beautiful venue rooms food just everything is perfect
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 21, 2024
Ditsietsi
South AfricaThe distance between private dining room and the lapa when having private dining with buffet option.
I liked almost everything. Service, cleanliness, and facilities were incredible.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 21, 2024
Brian
United Stateschecked us into a crap room on the bottom floor then offered us an upgrade. Huge hotel will 400+ rooms. wasn't crowded when we were there, but it would not be as nice if it was full
good food, wonderful pool right on the river
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 20, 2024
Greta
SlovakiaThe only slight criticism is that one can hear everything and everyone outside the room.
The location was magical, dinner and breakfast beyond expectation, great ambience.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 20, 2024
Lynette
South AfricaAll good
The pool was fantastic
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 19, 2024
Paige
New ZealandMy only complaint was that our shower didn’t drain well, so it filled up with water very quickly while showering. And the toilets by the swimming area weren’t very clean and didn’t flush.
The location was amazing - walking distance from the gate! Food was delicious, staff were so friendly and helpful, and the views were great (we spotted a leopard from the viewing platforms!)
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 19, 2024
Amanda
United KingdomNothing really
Everything was well organised.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 18, 2024
Teodora
United KingdomSometimes some bugs would come crawling in the room
Animals in sight, beautiful pool
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 18, 2024
Cora
South AfricaBreakfast and dinner incl!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 17, 2024
Katherine
DenmarkDidn’t state anywhere during booking that it was required to arrange a transfer from the airport, as this is the only option and needs to be arranged separately.
Beautiful facilities, friendly staff, and prime location!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 15, 2024
Vanessa
FranceSome rooms can be dark and damp if you are I the wrong location. It's a.massive hotel and u can easily get lost.
We.loved the massive buffet at the dînner (brilliant!) and the bar and Café. Excellent gym and cool elevated walkways.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: January 15, 2024
Lerato
South AfricaThe food
The breakfast was amazing… as well as dinner!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 13, 2024
Ticiana
BrazilEverything was perfect !! I loved it
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 13, 2024
Larissa
Germanytoo many rooms on the place. The place is huge. For somebody who does not want to be with too many tourists around him, it is the wrong place, just to keep this in mind. Buffet food was not so good.
location directly next to the park, very good view on the Sabie river, you can see some animals directly from the pool, friendly staff, Safari Service was very good
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 13, 2024
Ann
United KingdomThe hotel is a few minutes outside Paul Kruger Gate with great view over the river from the bar and pool dock. The rooms are immaculate and beds and bedding superb. Quality and choice of food at the dinner and breakfast buffets was excellent. The service throughout was the hotel was a masterclass in professionalism. Will definitely be back.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 12, 2024
Lisa
South AfricaOnly thing was that there was no bath
Everything From our room to the most beautiful sights at the pool and my son loved the buffet😋
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 11, 2024
Cristina
BrazilCafé da Manhã e estilo do Hotel super charmoso e respeitando o estilo do lugar
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 11, 2024
Ernest
South AfricaDidn't like that we had to leave, lol
The food was out of this world, everyday had a different spread of choice in meals. The facilities are well maintained and so so beautiful. Loved ALL the staff, so helpful and kind.
Stayed in December 2023
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