Kruger Gate Hotel

“Still our favourite holiday location”

We returned to Kruger Gate Hotel as a family (two adults, two children) for seven nights to celebrate two birthdays. Our second visit. This is still our family favourite holiday location, even more so after a second visit. I cannot imagine a much better place for a family holiday, couples getaway… more

We returned to Kruger Gate Hotel as a family (two adults, two children) for seven nights to celebrate two birthdays. Our second visit. This is still our family favourite holiday location, even more so after a second visit. I cannot imagine a much better place for a family holiday, couples getaway, or a solo traveller who wants to experience the highest quality and stress-free safari. Some hopefully helpful details: Location - directly on the edge of one of the best safari locations on earth, southern Kruger. You will see many of the 'big five' from the hotel's pool area. Staff/Atmosphere - everyone here is incredibly kind, helpful, and genuinely wants to make your stay as special as possible. Safari - you MUST book game drives whilst you are here. We had four early morning private safaris, booked through the hotel, and one night safari booked directly with Kruger Park (they collect you from the Hotel). Rooms - the rooms have recently been renovated and are very clean and comfortable. We had a family room which worked perfectly for four of us. Food and drink - buffet breakfast and dinner are included in the room rate, both are excellent with lots of variety - South African themed with international alternatives too. Lunch and drinks are a la carte and are also excellent. Value for money - just right. Everything here is high quality, but you can also enjoy yourself properly without having to worry too much about your bill at check out! Cleanliness - perfect. Noise level - you're surrounded by wildlife, so it's never silent (you wouldn't want it to be!), but it is definitely a very relaxing place to stay. Some special mentions for some staff members:   EDGAR - we have been on safari many times, Edgar is the best guide we have ever experienced. We've now had seven game drives with Edgar and every one has been spectacular. Ask for him when booking your safari. MISHECK and ZENDA - nothing is too much trouble and they are lovely company if you want to learn more about life in this beautiful part of the world whilst enjoying some delicious poolside lunch or post-safari cocktails. ALICK and NEO - wonderful dinner hosts in the open-air restaurant. Overall, an amazing holiday destination.

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“Kruger Discovery”

Enjoyed 5 nights here. Comfortable room with nice shower. On first floor though with no balcony to sit out on. However pool viewing area is great for sitting out, is well staffed with exceptional food and cocktails on offer. Breakfast is also exceptional with everything you could possibly want to e… more

Enjoyed 5 nights here. Comfortable room with nice shower. On first floor though with no balcony to sit out on. However pool viewing area is great for sitting out, is well staffed with exceptional food and cocktails on offer. Breakfast is also exceptional with everything you could possibly want to eat in the morning. Dinner is buffet style with great appetisers and desserts and I enjoyed decent curry mains on 2 evenings. Service is efficient throughout but I found it lacked the sincerity and warmth found in other parts of SA, the exception being Samaria in the Lapa and the coffee shop who genuinely seemed to love her job and care for the guests. 2 game drives into Kruger were fantastic, morning one with Rufus and afternoon one with Prince. Both very knowledgeable and engaging guides but we enjoyed the afternoon one better as we had excellent lion and hyena sightings.

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“My Favourite Hotel Anywhere”

This is our fourth visit to the Kruger Gate Hotel as a family. I travel internationally from the UK with work, and this hotel is my favourite worldwide. The setting is spectacular, the location is perfect, and the public areas are immersed in the environment with many areas in which to find peace… more

This is our fourth visit to the Kruger Gate Hotel as a family. I travel internationally from the UK with work, and this hotel is my favourite worldwide. The setting is spectacular, the location is perfect, and the public areas are immersed in the environment with many areas in which to find peace and quiet. The staff are excellent, and the food is of very high quality. We self-drive the Kruger Park which is less than 5 minutes away. Overall, I can’t recommend this hotel enough. Go.

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“Amazing experience, beautiful hotel and the nicest people”

Our stay at this beautiful hotel was nothing short of exceptional, and we are truly grateful for every moment we spent there. From the very beginning, we felt incredibly well taken care of, and every detail exceeded our expectations. The location is simply magical—nestled in the bush, offering an … more

Our stay at this beautiful hotel was nothing short of exceptional, and we are truly grateful for every moment we spent there. From the very beginning, we felt incredibly well taken care of, and every detail exceeded our expectations. The location is simply magical—nestled in the bush, offering an authentic lodge experience. Watching elephants, hippos, impalas, and monkeys right from the pool deck was surreal. The views are absolutely breathtaking and created memories we will cherish forever. The design of the hotel deserves special praise as well. Every common space is thoughtfully curated with a beautiful African aesthetic, and we especially loved the treehouse-inspired architecture—it added such a unique and charming touch to the entire experience. The safari experience was outstanding. Within just two days, we were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five, which was beyond anything we had hoped for. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible guide, Abraham, whose knowledge, passion, and dedication made every game drive unforgettable. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Desmond from the Lapa restaurant. His kindness and warm personality truly stood out, and he made us feel so welcome throughout our stay. Our son Alex formed a very special bond with him, which made our experience even more meaningful. Thank you to the entire team for making our stay so memorable. We left with full hearts and cannot wait to return.

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