Kruger Gate Hotel

Kruger and surrounds, South Africa

Virgin rating

Kruger Deluxe King
Kruger Deluxe Family Two King Beds
Lapa Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Kudyela Restaurant
Shilovo Bar
Kudyela Restaurant
Lapa Restaurant
Kruger Suite
Kruger Luxury Room
Lapa Restaurant
Nkanyi Suite
Nkanyi Suite
Nkanyi Suite
Executive Suite
Executive Suite
Executive Suite
Spa
Kruger Deluxe Family 2 King Beds
Larger Guest Room
Larger Guest Room
Kruger Deluxe King
Kruger Deluxe Family Two King Beds
Lapa Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Kudyela Restaurant
Shilovo Bar
Kudyela Restaurant
Lapa Restaurant
Kruger Suite
Kruger Luxury Room
Lapa Restaurant
Nkanyi Suite
Nkanyi Suite
Nkanyi Suite
Executive Suite
Executive Suite
Executive Suite
Spa
Kruger Deluxe Family 2 King Beds
Larger Guest Room
Larger Guest Room

The hotel

This hotel boasts an enviable location, overlooking the Kruger National Park just outside Paul Kruger Gate. Wooden boardwalks and luscious gardens run throughout the hotel's grounds, with the bar offering excellent views on a raised deck overlooking the Sabie River. The hotel is an affordable choice for those looking to self-drive in the Kruger National Park, or who wish to relax in a hotel atmosphere and add professional game-drives as they please.

Amenities

  • Tennis
  • Safari
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Where is it

An amazing location next to the Paul Kruger Gate and overlooking the Kruger Park. Transfer time from Skukuza Airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

145 rooms on 2 floors in 3 buildings, with refined African-inspired decor, and featuring air-conditioning, TV, safe, complimentary WiFi access, tea/coffee maker, iron and ironing board, mini fridge, bathroom amenities, and hairdryer.

Kruger Deluxe Rooms with either 1 king-size bed plus sofa bed, twin beds, or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people. 

Half Board includes: includes breakfast and dinner.

Kruger Deluxe Family Rooms feature additional space, separate bath and walk-in shower, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.  

Kruger Luxury Rooms feature additional space, separate bath and walk-in shower, and an outdoor patio area, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. 

Kruger Suites with separate lounge area, spacious bathroom with twin basins and separate bath and walk-in shower, large outdoor patio area, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. 

Nkanyi Suite is a one bedroom suite with private pool, separate lounge/dining room, and kitchen, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Lapa Restaurant (open-air International buffet restaurant, open for dinner, complemented by music and dancing). Kudyela Restaurant (open for buffet breakfast, with both indoor and outdoor dining available). Coffee Shop (speciality hot drinks, as well as light bites served throughout the day). Pool Bar (serving a la carte lunch and drinks throughout the day, with views into the Kruger Park). 

3 swimming pools including an infinity pool and a children's pool. Dees African Spa*. 24-hour fitness centre. Mini-golf*. Tennis. Table tennis. Volleyball. Children's playground. Game drives in the Kruger National park can be booked locally giving you the opportunity to search for the 'Big Five'*. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Complimentary self-parking. Babysitting service*. Concierge. Room service*.

* Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Jul 26, 2024 Candy_family_AUS

Gorgeous place to stay right near the gate to Kruger National Park. We spent 2 days camping in the park, so this was a lovely treat. Highly recommend a few nights here, you won't be disappointed.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A bucket list must, the Kruger gate hotel was the best!

Jul 23, 2024 SHERIE W Northampton, United Kingdom

It’s a bucket list must! We planned this holiday for months and rightly so, it was in my top 3 best experiences I’ve ever had, to see the big 5 and lots of others …too many to mention it was breathtaking to say the least! The hotel is well equipped for guests and most cannot do enough for you, the setting is beautiful and there are wild animals… Read more
It’s a bucket list must! We planned this holiday for months and rightly so, it was in my top 3 best experiences I’ve ever had, to see the big 5 and lots of others …too many to mention it was breathtaking to say the least! The hotel is well equipped for guests and most cannot do enough for you, the setting is beautiful and there are wild animals living around the grounds that you can see close up, the gardens are kept beautifully and the rooms are cleaned daily to a good standard, the food was very good, but the puddings were on a different level, all home made and irresistible, most nights I could have skipped dinner and go straight to pudding! the lady that bakes them is usually there too and she seemed real happy that I commented on her delicious food. We was there in the winter time so it gets cold at night, at the dining area they have fires dotted around to keep you warm and sing a beautiful tune for a birthday guest getting all the staff involved was a nice touch, we have a few issues with our excursions that was arranged from outside the hotel, but Sarah the relations manager went above and beyond to try to help us, something she didn’t have to do as the issue was not with the hotel, I cannot that her enough for helping us. The cleaning staff were great and catered for all our requests for additional water and shampoo, the rooms are beautiful, the bathrooms were large and they have the Kruger national park story printed in the shower door, brilliant idea! When we went out on the early morning safari the hotel did a pack lunch for us, the food was lovely in particular the chicken mayonnaise sandwich……top class quality and lots to eat , brilliantly packed too. There is water freely available and every trip you are offered water which was very good…….My only 2 negative comments is that there was a lot of staff at the Kruger hotel as the county is very poor meaning lots of unemployment, most of the staff were fantastic but there was a few that could have smiled a little more, the bar in particular, the staff there were not very friendly at all and even though it wasn’t busy, left you waiting to be served, and when you was served it certainly wasn’t with a smile, it’s a shame really as the set up was lovely, and there was a section in the restaurant where 2 chefs were cooking some sort of pudding and sandwich with marshmallows….when we asked what they were the 2 men didn’t come across as friendly at all and despite the food being lovely then men let the side down with there negativity attitude towards us. All in all the whole set up of the hotel was fantastic and with only 2 negatives I think you can overcome this as the rest of the hotel superseded them……if you want to do a safari then choose the Kruger gate hotel, you won’t be disappointed Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very relaxing experience

Jul 21, 2024 H2875VJmariet

Thank you for the awesome getaway. We came back well rested and refreshed. A special thanks you Patience who really enhanced our viewing deck and dinner experiences with her eagerness great service.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent stay

Jul 15, 2024 angw00d

Loved my stay at Kruger Gate hotel - perfect location, food service and new refurb is stunning. The luxury renovated rooms are just stunning.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fabulous experience

Jul 14, 2024 zama22c

It was my family’s first time to the Kruger, already we’re planning our next trip… and will definitely be staying much longer. Keep up the great job guys!