Top 10 Hotels Near Kruger National Park, South Africa - Updated 2024

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Kruger National Park is the heartbeat of South Africa’s tourism sector. If you love nature and animals, then this game reserve is one of the best places to come and see it all–-what’s in store for you here is an authentic safari experience with plenty of opportunities to see buffaloes, lions, rhinos, elephants, a mind-boggling range of antelopes, and many more! There are also bush walks, guided mountain biking, and unique night safaris that you won’t want to miss when you travel down south to one of the best safari destinations in the world. If you are contemplating a trip over here, then just know that an experience of a lifetime awaits you. To help you get the most of your vacation and find a safe and convenient accommodation, read on below for the top hotels near Kruger National Park, South Africa.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and location near national park. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 11, 2024.

1. aha Casa do Sol Hotel & Resort (from USD 79)

Tranquil swimming pools, beautiful flower gardens, and shaded glades make aha Casa do Sol Hotel & Resort a real paradise that is just 19.6 km (12.2 mi) or a 23-minute drive from Kruger National Park. The hotel is also accessible to canyons, hiking trails, and an area for bush walks. It boasts elegantly designed rooms that feature and provide a sitting area, a satellite TV, coffee-making facilities, and private bath facilities.

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ANEW Resort Hazyview Kruger Park

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Sabie Road
61.46 km (38.2 mi) from Moditlo Game Reserve

Parking Restaurant Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Golf course (within 3 km) Garden

2. Serurubele Boutique Hotel (from USD 58)

An on-site restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge, and a terrace are some of the highlights of Serurubele Boutique Hotel, a great establishment in Bosbokrand. The hotel offers accommodations in the form of air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV that have satellite channels, a hot tub, a desk, coffee-making facilities, a wardrobe, and a private bath.

Notable attractions close to the property include Timbavati Game Reserve and Hoedspruit, which are about 40 km (24.9 mi) away. Kruger National Park is 55.2 km (34.3 mi) or a 45-minute drive away.

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Serurubele Boutique Hotel

Wifi Available

Address: 894 Arthur seat, Acornhoek on the R40 Acornhoek on the R40
19.63 km (12.2 mi) from Moditlo Game Reserve

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms

3. Bushveld Terrace – Hotel on Kruger (from USD 137)

Bushveld Terrace Hotel is located less than 0. 3 km (0.2 mi) from Kruger National Park. It features elegant rooms that are equipped with a flat-screen and satellite TV, a small refrigerator, coffee-making facilities, a sitting area, and an ensuite bathroom. Some of the hotel’s notable shared amenities include a sun terrace, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. When you stay here, you will also have access to hiking and golfing opportunities, which are available in the area.

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This hotel is only about a two-minute drive from Kruger National Park, which is an excellent place to see the Big 5 animals and more of what South Africa has to offer.

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Bushveld Terrace - Hotel on Kruger

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 2 Hendrik van Eck
65.43 km (40.7 mi) from Moditlo Game Reserve

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar Golf course (within 3 km) Garden Terrace

4. Hippo Hollow Country Estate (from USD 68)

At Hippo Hollow Country Estate, you can expect to find accommodations in the form of elegant rooms with a sitting area, an ensuite bathroom, and a patio with garden views. You will also enjoy the convenience of two outdoor swimming pools, an on-site restaurant, and a barbecue area on the terrace.

Kruger National Park is less than a 20-minute drive or about 13.7 km (8.5 mi) from the property while the famous Panorama Route is only 40 km (24.9 mi) away.

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Hippo Hollow Country Estate

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: R40 Road
60.61 km (37.7 mi) from Moditlo Game Reserve

Parking Restaurant Meeting/banquet facilities Bar Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle

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5. The Reserve Boutique Hotel (from USD 149)

The Reserve Boutique Hotel is located just 8 km (5 mi) from the Sabie River, and it boasts a restaurant, a bar, as well as an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel’s accommodations highlight suites, as well as family rooms, which are air-conditioned and equipped with a satellite TV, a sitting area, a desk, coffee-making facilities, and an ensuite bathroom.

Regarding access to the national park, Numbi Gate is 29 km (18 mi) away while Phabeni Gate is just 24 km (15 mi) away. Both gates will take less than 20 minutes to reach by car.

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The Reserve Boutique Hotel

Address: Sabie Rd R536
58.79 km (36.6 mi) from Moditlo Game Reserve

Parking Restaurant Room service Bar Garden Non-smoking rooms Breakfast in the room Free parking

6. Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel (from USD 90)

This place is a unique boutique hotel that offers spacious and elegant rooms that are complete with amenities, such as air conditioning, a satellite TV, coffee-making facilities, and a bathroom with both indoor and outdoor showers. It boasts several on-site dining options, shops, an outdoor swimming pool, and a tour desk that you can take advantage of to book a variety of tours.

The property is only 15 minutes from Kruger National Park by car or 13. 2 km (8.2 mi) away. It is also about a 40-minute drive to the popular Panorama Route.

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Perry's Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel

Wifi Available

Address: R40 Road
61.16 km (38.1 mi) from Moditlo Game Reserve

Parking Restaurant Bar Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle Babysitting/child services

7. A trip to Kruger National Park

A trip to Kruger National Park means exciting safari experiences, which will undoubtedly leave you tired but happy at the end of each day. This calls for a comfortable and convenient accommodation where you can rest and prepare for another day of adventures. Consider our recommendations on the top hotels near Kruger National Park for a safe and convenient stay.

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8. Hotel Numbi & Garden Suites (from USD 52)

Hotel Numbi & Garden Suites sits beautifully in a tropical garden, and it is only a 10 minutes’ drive or about 12 km (7.5 mi) from Kruger National Park. The hotel’s accommodations come in the form of spacious rooms and suites that have air conditioning, a satellite TV, a large sitting area, a wardrobe, and a private bath.

Apart from Kruger National Park, attractions such as God’s Window vantage point, the waterfalls on Panorama Route, and Blyde River Canyon, can be easily accessed from the property.

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Hotel Numbi & Garden Suites

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: R40 Main Road
62.62 km (39.0 mi) from Moditlo Game Reserve

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar Golf course (within 3 km) Garden Terrace

9. Cajori Hotel (from USD 58)

At Cajori Hotel, you will have spacious rooms with a sitting area, a small refrigerator, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and an ensuite bathroom with a shower and a bathtub. There is an on-site restaurant, a bar, a garden, free Wi-Fi, and an outdoor swimming pool as some of the shared amenities. In terms of proximity to attractions and commercial establishments, the hotel is 3 km (1.9 mi) or about a 5-minute drive from Phalaborwa Gate of Kruger National Park, 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Eden Square Mall, and about 10 km (6.2 mi) from Seasonal Waterhole.

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Cajori Hotel

Wifi Available

Address: Palm Avenue 39
64.55 km (40.2 mi) from Moditlo Game Reserve

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar Golf course (within 3 km) Garden Non-smoking rooms

10. Protea Hotel by Marriott Kruger Gate (from USD 309)

This hotel is set right at Paul Kruger Gate of Kruger National Park and on the banks of the Sabie River. You will find air-conditioned rooms, each boasting free Wi-Fi and an ensuite bathroom. Notable amenities that you will also access during your stay include an on-site restaurant, a bar, an outdoor swimming pool, and a specialty coffee shop.

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Kruger Gate Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: On the Sabi River at the Paul Kruger Gate, R536
74.01 km (46.0 mi) from Moditlo Game Reserve

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Fitness centre

Hotel 247 @ White River (from USD 75)

Hotel 247 @ White River provides comfortable guest rooms with air conditioning, a satellite TV, a kettle, a desk, a wardrobe, and a private bath with a shower and a hair dryer. There is a garden, an on-site restaurant, a bar, and an outdoor swimming pool for your convenience.

Some of the notable attractions close to the hotel include The Barnyard Theatre, which is 3.1 km (1.9 mi) away, Longmere Dam, which is 6 km (3.7 mi) away, and White River Rugby & Sports Complex, which is 1.6 km (1 mi) away. Kruger National Park is 35 km (21.7 mi) or a 40-minute drive away.

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Hotel 247 @ White River

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 34 Alie van Bergen
91.75 km (57.1 mi) from Moditlo Game Reserve

Parking Restaurant Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Golf course (within 3 km) Garden Non-smoking rooms

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