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Kruger Gate Hotel gains top Tripadvisor accolade

We know how essential a vibe-check is to today’s travellers. Reading guest reviews and social media comments can give you valuable insights into whether a hotel is going to live up to your holiday hopes and dreams.
A modern lodge with large windows, a pool, outdoor seating, surrounded by nature, featuring the 2024 Tripadvisor award

Since a South African safari holiday is often a once-in-a-lifetime experience, it’s especially important to do your research and ensure the accommodation and amenities check the boxes that matter to you.

That’s why we’re delighted to share that Kruger Gate Hotel has received a 2024 Tripadvisor Traveller’s Choice Award—an important recognition that places us in the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor for consistently excellent service, value, cleanliness, location, rooms, and sleep quality.

Here’s one of our latest Tripadvisor 5-star reviews from a family who visited last month:
“Must stay!

Can’t praise this hotel enough. We stayed in the executive suite with our 1.5 year old. Beautiful clean room with wildlife visiting us on our private deck. We enjoyed the buffet breakfast, dinners and occasional pizza by the pool. During our stay we saw elephants, buffalo and hippos on the river while swimming. What impressed us most were the hotel staff. Every interaction no matter who it was, were friendly and engaging. We used the baby sitting services and would recommend it if you want some time alone to explore. Special thanks to Sarah and Divashnee from guest relations, for making this a trip we won’t forget.”

You can check out Kruger Gate Hotel’s Tripadvisor profile for more reviews.

From our unique vantage point on the Sabie River, with expansive views into Kruger Park, to our guided safari game drives, luxury rooms, and delicious dining, we strive to offer an unparalleled safari experience. Here, you’ll have the opportunity for awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, to connect with nature, and to discover the fascinating cultural diversity South Africa is famous for.

Watch and share the video of our unique Kruger safari experience here.

Guest Reviews

(Translated by Google) A fantastic, spacious, and modern hotel complex with a lovely ambiance. The staff was always friendly and attentive. The on-site shop, several restaurants and cafés, a gym, and the beautiful spa area are particularly convenient.

We booked half-board and an additional 60-minute massage – absolutely heavenly! The ambiance, technology, and professionalism of the spa are truly unparalleled.

The location right at the Kruger Gate is perfect for safaris. We booked a full-day safari through the hotel. With only two other couples, we had plenty of space in the vehicle. Our guide/driver was superb, spotted many animals, and explained everything in a very engaging way.

Since we started our safari early, we always received our breakfast as a packed lunch – excellent organization. Dinner each evening was a large, plentiful buffet with regional and international delicacies. Highly recommended!

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Tolle, großzügige und moderne Hotelanlage mit einem sehr schönen Ambiente. Das Personal war jederzeit freundlich und aufmerksam. Besonders praktisch sind der eigene Shop, mehrere Restaurants und Cafés, ein Fitnessstudio sowie der schöne Spa-Bereich.

Wir hatten Halbpension und zusätzlich eine 60-minütige Massage gebucht – absolut traumhaft! Sowohl das Ambiente als auch die Technik und Professionalität im Spa suchen wirklich ihresgleichen.

Die Lage direkt am Kruger Gate ist perfekt für Safaris. Wir haben eine Full-Day-Safari über das Hotel gebucht. Mit nur zwei weiteren Pärchen hatten wir angenehm viel Platz im Fahrzeug. Unser Guide/Fahrer war großartig, hat viele Tiere entdeckt und alles sehr interessant erklärt.

Da wir früh zur Safari gestartet sind, haben wir unser Frühstück immer als Lunchbox erhalten – super organisiert. Das Abendessen war jeden Abend ein großes, reichhaltiges Buffet mit regionalen und internationalen Köstlichkeiten. Klare Empfehlung!

Posted on 20/05/2026 by Google

The hotel is a great place to stay, the location to Kruger National Park is the best. The safari tours they offer cover everything you need. The guides when on safari are friendly and very knowledgeable about the animals and vegetation. The staff around the hotel are polite and friendly. Trotern who looked after us at dinner was amazing, Bongeka and guest relations were also amazing in booking safari for us.

Posted on 16/05/2026 by Google

(Translated by Google) Highly recommended and a 10 out of 10. The hotel itself, the rooms, the facilities (gym), and especially the pool with a view of Kruger National Park are amazing. While lying in the pool, you can see hippos, kudus, crocodiles, and more. The food is also great everywhere (as is the head chef). The game drives are very well organized and the guides are always super enthusiastic (be sure to ask for Culture). The transfer to the hotel and the panorama tour were also well arranged. What made this trip the best was the staff. Warm, friendly, sincere, and enthusiastic. They deserve the best, because they make your holiday. Thanks to all the staff, especially Given, Vandaag, Desmond, Roel & Marvellous.

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Een absolute aanrader en een 10 uit 10. Het hotel zelf, de kamers, de faciliteiten (gym) en vooral het zwembad met uitzicht op het Krugerpark is geweldig. Al liggend zie je hippo’s, kudu’s, krokodillen en meer. Ook het eten is overal geweldig (evenals de head chef). De game drives zijn heel goed geregeld en de guides altijd super enthousiast (vraag vooral naar Culture). Ook de transfer naar het hotel en de panorama tour waren goed geregeld. Hetgeen wat deze reis het mooist heeft gemaakt is het personeel. Warm, vriendelijk, oprecht en enthousiast. Zij verdienen het beste, want ze maken je vakantie. Dank aan al het personeel, met name Given, Vandaag, Desmond, Roel & Marvellous.

Posted on 16/05/2026 by Google

Great experience

Posted on 16/05/2026 by Google

Fantastic Hotel

Posted on 15/05/2026 by Google

(Translated by Google) A very nice hotel right by Kruger Gate. Just a 4-minute walk away. Very friendly staff, Donation was so helpful and a wonderful woman. They did everything they could to accommodate us. The rooms are very clean and spacious. The food is delicious, with something for everyone. The infinity pool is right by the river; we could see hippos and gazelles. All in all, definitely book it. Our Zweli was very accommodating.

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Ein sehr schönes Hotel direkt am Krügergate. Entfern6ng gerade mal 4 Minuten. Sehr freundliches Personal, Donation war so hilfsbereit und eine tolle Frau. Machen alls möglich. Die Zimmer sind sehr sauber und großzügig. DAS Essen sehr lecker, für jeden was dabei. Der Infinity Pool direkt am Fluss, wir könnten Flusspferde 6nd Gazelle beobachten. Alles im ganzen , unbedingt buchen.uns Zweli war sehr zuvorkommend.

Posted on 15/05/2026 by Google

Outstanding. Super welcoming. Great location. Really good food. Pool area larger than it’s on the pictures. Enjoyed every moment of it

Posted on 15/05/2026 by Google

Relaxing time at Kruger Gate Hotel. Staff were wonderful, rooms were comfortable. Incredible view from the pool area (see hippos and other wildlife from here). Convenient safari tours booked through the hotel. Suggest improving safaris by starting the afternoon drives at 2pm instead of 1pm, for better viewing of the animals around sunset.

Posted on 15/05/2026 by Google

Donation is the best

Posted on 15/05/2026 by Google

This place is exceptionell and in a class of its own.Yes, the hotel is beautiful, perfectly located and everything else you could wish for. But what makes it even more special is the sincere and welcoming friendlieness of the staff and their professionalism. From the receptionists, the guides, the cleaning service, the chefs, the service and everyone else I have forgotten to mention here, they all deserve a raise and make your stay here very very special

Posted on 14/05/2026 by Google

Wow!! We had an amazing stay at Kruger Gate Hotel and cannot recommend enough! The staff are anll incredibly warm and helpful, the rooms well sized and the food delicious - particularly the pool bar.
The viewing deck from the pool is phenomenal and so active with wildlife, worth an afternoon!
The safaris were excellent, Harold was an exceptional guide with immense knowledge of the animals, flora and fauna and such passion for the job. The safari with Harold were a particular highlight of the trip!
Make sure to check out the craft stands in front of the hotel, incredible carved items made by the talented women from local villages.
Thank you to everyone at Kruger Gate Hotel who made our trip so wonderful!

Posted on 14/05/2026 by Google

Theres not a single thing about this place that isnt absolutely amazing! The hotel is beautiful, wonderfully clean and service is spectacular! A special thank you to Rhandzu who was ever helpful and remembered my favourite wine order every time. 10/10, highly recommend!

Posted on 18/05/2026 by Google

ticked every box for me. welcome greetings, porters, room, food and the safaris. this is a one stop experience. from airport pick up with Surrender to Douglas our sunrise driver/guide and Floyd were great guides. also booked a safari with SANPS also fantastic. endless choice of evening meals and fabulous breakfasts. the nicest staff, helpful, friendly and professional. book it.

Posted on 17/05/2026 by TripAdvisor

It was simply wonderful. Visually, the hotel is already a real eye-catcher. But the service is truly outstanding! I travel a lot and have rarely experienced such genuine hospitality. Moreover, the cuisine is extremely delicious, and the selection of dishes is varied and beautifully presented. The location right next to the Paul Kruger Gate is optimal.
Thank you for allowing me to experience this!

Posted on 17/05/2026 by TripAdvisor

We had an amazing honeymoon stay and an unbelievable safari experience at Kruger Gate Hotel. Special mention to Harold our safari guide, his knowledge is world class and made each drive very memorable. If you get him or request him you will have an amazing time!

The whole team at the hotel were so helpful and we had the friendliest service I can recall at any hotel!

Posted on 14/05/2026 by TripAdvisor

Quartos amplos, bonitos, limpos e confortáveis. Muita opção boa de comida. Nosso guia dos safáris era excepcional, a experiência foi realmente incrível. Recomendo fortemente.

Posted on 14/05/2026 by Booking.com

Het verwarmde zwembad met prachtige uitzicht

Posted on 13/05/2026 by Booking.com

Right across from Paul Kruger gate, this hotel had everything you need and more. Attentive staff, spacious rooms, gym to workout and pool to relax with the view over the river. Dinner and breakfast were excellent with variety of choices

Posted on 20/05/2026 by Booking.com

Everything was excellent

Posted on 19/05/2026 by Booking.com

Chalet indépendant et autonome, confortable . Réception et bar toujours disponible

Posted on 18/05/2026 by Booking.com

Sehr gutes Hotel mit toller Ausgangslage zum Kruger Park. Wir haben auch das Massage Angebot genutzt. Mit eine der besten Masagen die wir je hatten

Posted on 15/05/2026 by Booking.com

L’emplacement à 5 minutes du Krugger gate 👌le personnel Top et Souriant, la décoration, l’ambiance, l’éclairage, le raffinement, le buffet TOUT EST GÉNIAL 🤩 BRAVO À TOUTE L’ÉQUIPE VOUS ÊTES INCROYABLE ET FORMIDABLE…!!!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💫💫💫💫💫💫💫

Posted on 13/05/2026 by Booking.com

Everything was fabulous. Good food, great service and awesome location.

Posted on 17/05/2026 by Booking.com

E um excelente combo de conforto

Posted on 17/05/2026 by Booking.com

Das Kruger Gate Hotel liegt unmittelbar vor dem Paul Kruger Eingang zum Nationalpark.
Wir hatten ca. zwei Tage im Voraus für zwei Nächte gebucht, und dann noch eine Nacht velängert, weil es uns sehr gut gefallen hat. Für den ersten Tag hatten wir auch über das Hotel eine Ganz - Tages - Safari gebucht, die bestens organisiert war, und uns, obwohl wir bereits vor drei Jahren mehrere Tage Safari in Tansania erlebt hatten sehr gut gefallen hat. Leider konnten wir daher einen Morgen das Frühstücksbuffet nicht genießen, aber das lunch package war auch ok. Den nächsten Tag nutzten wir um nochmals mit dem eigenen Wagen den Tag zu erkunden. Natürlich hatten wir am Vortag von unserem Fahrer gute Tips erhalten. Die Hotelanlage vermittelt den Eindruck als ob man bereits im Park sei. Sie liegt direkt am Sapie River, der auch die Grenze des Parks darstellt. Vom Pool aus sieht man auf den Fluss, und kann schon das ein odere andere
Tier beobachten. Das Abendbuffet konnten wir dreimal im Freien genießen. Nicht nur der Essbereich sondern auch das Buffet war erlebenswert. Hervorzuheben ist auch die herzliche Betreung durch alle Mitarbeiter, die den Aufenthalt nochals toppte.

Posted on 16/05/2026 by Booking.com

What a wonderful place. A real haven beneath the trees. It\'s impossible to find fault. The staff were exceptional, the hotel\'s design and layout enhchanting and the range of food and its presentation quite amazing. It was a magical, memorable stay.

Posted on 15/05/2026 by Booking.com

The food was wonderful, beautiful property with very nice rooms. Secure, onsite parking. Great housekeeping and staff.

Posted on 13/05/2026 by Booking.com

Geweldig verblijf: de mensen, de kamer, het zwembad, het eten, alles is perfect en iedereen ontziet je. Jammer dat we hier maar drie nachten verbleven.

Posted on 13/05/2026 by Booking.com