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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

Amazing stay, food, decor, amenities, rooms were great and would love to stay here again. Safari was also amazing with a great guide, Culture. Conveniently located 1min away from the Paul Kruger Gate. Highly recommend staying here.

Posted on 11/09/2025 by Expedia.com

we had the most wonderful experience. The safari was well organised, food was wonderful and the rooms were very comfortable. I will come back.

Posted on 07/09/2025 by TripAdvisor

Honestly, a trip of a lifetime. The hotel is beautiful and sits in a natural environment with animals around like monkeys, baboons and deer. The staff are equally as fantastic and go out of their way to help you and make you have the best experience.

The pool next to the bar is something to behold as you will often see animals at watering holes just the other side of the pool - we saw elephants, giraffes and zebras whilst having a swim. An incredibly experience. I couldn\'t recommend this hotel enough and can\'t actually fault it in anyway. This hotel is not a glitzy 5 star city hotel, it is a 5 star safari hotel with everything you would possibly need for a fantastic break.

There are 2 swimming pools on site that are immaculate, there are tennis courts and mini golf for some down time too. At the mini golf you will be joined by some extra visitors in warthogs and monkeys which just add to the fun of it all.

We booked our Safari through Tour Compass and I have to give a special mention to John, our driver and safari expert. He was just the best, so knowledgeable and understanding and helped us throughout our week stay to spot the big 5 and much much more. If it is a safari experience you are looking for then this is the place to go.

Posted on 12/09/2025 by TripAdvisor

Corne and team hosted us so well. From handling transfers, the food, rooms and overall preparedness - the team was spot on!

Posted on 08/09/2025 by TripAdvisor

Kruger Gate Hotel offers stunning location, luxurious rooms, outstanding service, excellent dining and great amenities.

Posted on 13/09/2025 by TripAdvisor

Wonderful hotel near the gate kruger.
We had a quadruple room, spacious as well as beds. The hotel is perfectly set in the natural setting. In the morning we were woken up by the frantic baboons that were also present in the pool area: beautiful. There we also enjoyed the spectacular sunsets. Great food and there is so much variety, possibility to taste local meats such as crocodile or antelope.
We stayed two nights, wish we could have stayed more time.

Posted on 08/09/2025 by TripAdvisor

We booked this hotel based on reviews and online photos, and it exceeded all expectations. Having stayed at many all-inclusive resorts and boutique properties, we can confidently say this was one of the very best. The stay was outstanding — from the cleanliness and comfort to the food, services, and overall hospitality.
As vegetarians, we were pleasantly surprised by the exceptional food options provided, thanks to the combined efforts of our tour operator and the hotel management. The staff went above and beyond to cater to our requirements, always with warmth and genuine care.
A special mention goes to Simon, Pholecy, and Johannes, who gave wonderful attention to all our food requests. Their cordial and friendly service made our experience truly memorable.
We highly recommend this property for anyone visiting Kruger National Park — it’s the perfect place to relax, enjoy, and feel at home.

Posted on 12/09/2025 by TripAdvisor

excelente custo beneficio, o quarto era amplo e super novo, a equipe muito gentil e solicita! Os games drive dos Safaris foram fantásticos! Café da manhã e jantar com bastante variedade! Vale muito a pena!

Posted on 08/09/2025 by Booking.com

Hotel muito bem localizado - praticamente na porta do parque, com café e jantar excelentes. A piscina de frente para o mato é espetacular e o atendimento foi bem positivo. O mesmo oferece diversas opções de tours pela região, o que facilita também para planejamento da viagem. Quarto bonito, banheiro limpo, bom chuveiro e cama ótima.

Posted on 07/09/2025 by Booking.com

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Posted on 07/09/2025 by Booking.com

Tutto perfetto….struttura ben tenuta, camera superior bella oltre le aspettative.
Abbiamo trascorso 4 giorni meravigliosi

Posted on 09/09/2025 by Booking.com

Excellent location. Good facilities and wonderful staff. The pool bar was excellent with superb service who looked after us well

Posted on 08/09/2025 by Booking.com

Endroit magnifique, nous avons été surclassé et avons eu droit à une très belle suite. Très bon repas. Endroit idéal pour un safari

Posted on 07/09/2025 by Booking.com

Personnel kindness, new rooms, integration with environment and setting, upkeeping of gardens, decoration

Posted on 06/09/2025 by Booking.com