559 Rooibos Street Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, 1380 Hoedspruit, South Africa
#48 of 81 hotels in Hoedspruit
Guests' ChoiceBased on 71 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Staff
8.8
Value for money
9.2
Free Wifi
10.0
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Reviewed: April 18, 2025
Chanyn-lee
South AfricaNothing. Everything was lovely.
Warthog's Rest was the perfect stay for our family with very comfortable rooms and a festive outdoor area where we could enjoy a dip in the pool or sit by the fire and listen to the birds.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 21, 2025
Paul
United KingdomHad to request access to washing machine which we would have expected on a 4 night visit as standard.
Superb location and very comfortable facilities. Enjoyed the occasional visit by wildlife including, of course warthogs.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 20, 2025
Bertschinger
South AfricaNothing not to like about this lodge
Attention to detail of guests needs was excellent
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: December 5, 2024
Daniel
United KingdomNothing
Great space and amazing facilities. With the outdoor shower too.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 8, 2024
Trevor
South AfricaN/A
Great setting. Everything you needed down to the smallest detail was provided. Whole ambiance was wonderful.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 7, 2024
Helen
AustraliaNothing
Was surprised by the size and general appeal of this property - it exceeded expectations.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: July 17, 2024
Elisabet
SpainThat we could not stay longer.
The location, the decoration, the outside, the environment. We love all the details.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 9, 2024
Thompson
United StatesNo place to do laundry.
Quiet area, small pool
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 7, 2024
Sibusiso
South AfricaThat no information was given about receiving a code for entrance at the gate via WhatsApp
Space and exposure to the wild
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: June 24, 2024
Don
United StatesWhen you turn the sink's right knob in the first bedroom to the right, it does not put water out.
The rooms were clean. Plenty of room for our 5 guests. Everyone seemed pleased with their room. The contact was easily available when needed.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Patience
South AfricaEverything about the place was beautiful
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 13, 2024
Paulonini
GermanyThe friendly family of warthogs living under the deck.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 5, 2024
Noqawe
South AfricaI just wish the pool was bigger...but the kids enjoyed swimming nonetheless.
The quietness, security and the long walks I took with family enjoying nature n the animals. The people were friendly on the streets. They will stop and ask if we were ok.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 6, 2024
Zanele
South AfricaNone
First the communication before arrival was super. We didn't have to phone and check whether they were expecting our arrival. Very professional and friendly reception. The house and the facilities were super clean and we found all that we needed. The outside shower and bath 💃💃💃🕺🕺🕺
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 26, 2023
Sherien
South AfricaNothing not to unlike
The nature .It was so peaceful...
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: October 24, 2023
Vanessa
South AfricaIt was spacious and light. The rooms were lovely and the outside area with swimming pool and fire pit was beautiful. The kitchen and sitting area were great too and had everything we needed. And it was cleaned for us every day!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 11, 2023
James
United KingdomNothing
Great location within the Wildlife Estate
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 17, 2023
Grant
South AfricaNothing
Incredible experience, just loved seeing all the animals pass by.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 7, 2023
Charlene
South AfricaThe locks of the sliding doors were a bit difficult to open and close and the lighting can be upgraded to Magneto rechargable led lights. There were no load-shedding bulbs in the lamps in the bedrooms or in the main house. An added bonus would be a bag of wood and a pack of firelighters for the boma, which can be included in the cost.
The 4 rooms were situated outside of the house and big enough. The bathrooms in 2 of the rooms were exceptional as you could shower or bath outside and inside. We had a family of warthogs under the floorboard. The blankets left on the chairs around the fireplace were a perfect addition. Fantastic experience with the entire house to ourselves. We felt safe.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 2, 2023
Pavol
South AfricaThere were just a few places that were not very clean but it was still neat. Some of the bathroom towels had marks on them. Few of the cups were not cleaned throughly. There was also an issue with hot water, we seem to not have enough hot water for a shower, and couldn’t fill a bath without the hot water running out quickly so we rather left the bath which was a pity. Not sure if it is cause of the type of geyser or if its on a timer or if its the load shedding.
Great location, quiet. Facilities available are great and its very spacious and comfortable. Great fire place
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: May 15, 2023
Nicci
South AfricaIt was a bit of a schlep to get in and out of the property, but it's a small price to pay to feel safe!
The most beautiful property and our "resident aliens" aka as warthogs were just adorable!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 5, 2023
Kristi
South AfricaBeautiful place in a beautiful location. Our stay was definitely too short. Enjoyed our time around the fire as a family and the place definitely lives up to its name as a mother warthog and her baby slept under the stoep at night. Highly recommend!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: March 29, 2023
Nm
South AfricaThe fact that we couldn't find an iron.
Everything.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: February 15, 2023
Geoff
SwitzerlandBeautiful surrounds, great accommodation with plunge pool and braai facilities. Rooms were great with outdoor shower.
Stayed in January 2023
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