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Kruger Gate Hotel gains top Tripadvisor accolade

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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

Best experience ever! I would go back now if I could!

Posted on 04/04/2026 by Hotels.com

Our stay at Kruger was incredible and that was in large part due to our two full day private game drives (through Kruger Gate Hotel). We had Prince one day and Banele the second time. They were both AMAZING and provided so much information about the animals while hunting around for the big 5! We were lucky enough to see them all and having such knowledgeable and friendly guides made all the difference. They asked us what we were most interested in and having their experience makes every penny worth it and all the memories priceless. Thank you Prince and Banele!!

Posted on 05/04/2026 by TripAdvisor

Beautiful hotel with a beautiful structure that gives the impression of being suspended in the trees. The decoration is superb and the location, right in front of Kruger National Park, is exceptional.
The table is excellent, with high quality dishes.
The staff is very welcoming and particularly attentive.
A truly memorable experience!

Posted on 29/03/2026 by TripAdvisor

Diamond of South African Hotels , loved it .
Special break with family .
Five ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ wildlife experience .

Posted on 05/04/2026 by Booking.com

Amazing hotel , wonderful staff and perfect location

Posted on 04/04/2026 by Booking.com

I could not recommend the Kruger Gate Hotel more! Our experience from start to finish was flawless. We were greeted at Skukuza airport and driven through Kruger National Park to get to the hotel. That meant that even our taxi journey to the hotel featured animal sightings. The staff at the hotel were so efficient and got us checked in so quickly, even though we were a large family/friends group. We stayed for four nights and decided to do 1x full day safari, 1x morning safari and 1x afternoon safari. This allowed us to explore the National Park but also enjoy the beautiful facilities at the hotel. The safaris were excellently organised and the guides were incredible. We saw 4 out of the big 5 (sadly no leopards, although we had two very near misses where we had just missed a leopard sighting) and countless other animals. In our down time we enjoyed the three swimming pools, one of which overlooked the river and where we could see elephants on the opposite banks, and our wonderful rooms. The group was split between Deluxe Rooms and the self catering chalets. The rooms were stunning and the chalets were excellent for larger groups. The food was AMAZING! Every night we were treated to an extensive buffet in the boma with amazing singing. The ambience was incredible. On the two mornings we weren\'t on game drives we enjoyed the buffet breakfast, which was also delicious. While there a large number of our group booked treatments at the spa, which we all raved about. The trip was to celebrate my 30th Birthday and we were a large group visiting from the UK. I would like to thank everyone at the Kruger Gate Hotel for making our stay so special. I really hope that I return again in the future. Thank you again!

Posted on 30/03/2026 by Booking.com

Nice set up with a lovely pool by the river,feels amazing right in the bush

Posted on 30/03/2026 by Booking.com

le cadre exceptionnel, la gentillesse du personnel, c\'était mon 2eme séjour dans cet hôtel et j\'y retournerai surment une 3eme fois.

Posted on 29/03/2026 by Booking.com

Location near Park entrance and 24hr gym. The best fried chicken at the pool restaurant.

Posted on 05/04/2026 by Booking.com

Location to park, room close to the restaurant
Service from all staff were 12 out of 10
Food was exceptional

Posted on 05/04/2026 by Booking.com

Fantastic hotel, loved our stay. Staff were all brilliant, buffet dinners great variety and delicious! Modern/authentic decor throughout the hotel & common areas. Pool deck was great, with views across the river of varied wildlife. Safari game drives were of good quality, lucky to see the big 5 plus cheetahs! Convenient location right on Paul Kruger gate.

Posted on 04/04/2026 by Booking.com

La structure, la decoration, l’emplacement et la table

Posted on 29/03/2026 by Booking.com