Hippo Pools Resort

Property Desc:Property Location When you stay at Hippo Pools Resort in Hoedspruit, you'll be on a river and 5 minutes by car from Balule Game Reserve. This family-friendly lodge is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Makalali Game Reserve and 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and both cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds are available on request.Amenities Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless Internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.Dining Grab a bite to eat at the lodge's poolside restaurant, which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Planning an event in Hoedspruit? This lodge has facilities measuring 1980 square feet (184 square meters), including a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Balule Game Reserve - 3 km / 1.9 mi Makalali Game Reserve - 16.1 km / 10 mi Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 24.5 km / 15.2 mi Klaserie Nature Reserve - 27 km / 16.8 mi Kapama Game Reserve - 30.6 km / 19 mi Hoedspruit Reptile Centre - 39.1 km / 24.3 mi Grietjie Game Reserve - 41.9 km / 26.1 mi Jessica the Hippo - 43 km / 26.7 mi Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 46.6 km / 28.9 mi Siyafunda Conservation - 47.3 km / 29.4 mi Motlatse Canyon Provincial Nature Reserve - 49.3 km / 30.7 mi Boabab Tree at Leydsdorp - 49.6 km / 30.8 mi Nyani Cultural Village - 50.3 km / 31.3 mi Thornybush Game Reserve - 50.8 km / 31.6 mi The nearest airports are:Hoedspruit (HDS) - 36.5 km / 22.7 mi Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) - 58.1 km / 36.1 mi The preferred airport for Hippo Pools Resort is Hoedspruit (HDS). Know Before You Go: This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Mandatory Fees and Taxes: You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Breakage deposit: ZAR 500.00 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. Checkin Instructions: Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedThe name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservationThis property accepts credit cards; cash is not acceptedNoise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Special Checkin Instructions: To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.Checkin Time: 2:00 PMCheckin End Time: 7:00 PMCheckin Minimum Age: 18Checkout Time: 10:00 AM