The Zarafa Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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Hotel in Mbombela with 4 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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Dates

April 2025

May 2025

50-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Spa
Pool
Breakfast included
Housekeeping
Parking included

includes taxes & fees

2 Apr - 3 Apr

Room options

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private pool

Air conditioning

200 sq m
Hill view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

75 Doppio Lane, Shiloh Estate, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242

What's nearby

Perry's Bridge Reptile Park - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
Elephant Whispers - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 17 min drive - 9.5 km
Shangana Cultural Village - 18 min drive - 17.5 km
Numbi Gate - 25 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kuka - ‬13 min drive
‪Elephant Whispers - ‬16 min drive
‪Pioneer's Butcher & Grill - ‬11 min drive
‪Nando's - ‬13 min drive
‪Tanks - ‬15 min drive

About this property

The Zarafa

Upscale hotel in the mountains

Take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities at The Zarafa. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage, aromatherapy or a facial. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

You'll also find perks such as:

4 outdoor pools with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
A front desk safe, a nature reserve and tour/ticket information

Room features

All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as private pools and fireplaces, as well as perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.

More amenities include:

Heating and ceiling fans
Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas
50-inch LED TVs with premium channels
Separate dining areas, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Similar properties

Pool
Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Couples/private dining

Things to do

4 outdoor pools
Archery

Family friendly

4 outdoor pools
Laundry facilities
Private pool
Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service

Outdoors

Garden
In a nature reserve
In the mountains
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas

Spa

Aromatherapy
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
In-room massages
Manicures/pedicures
Swedish massages

Accessibility

Area rugs in room
Hardwood flooring in room
No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

50-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
Private pool

Food and drink

Separate dining area

More

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Fireplace
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Zarafa Hotel

The Zarafa Mbombela

The Zarafa Hotel Mbombela

Frequently asked questions

Does The Zarafa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Zarafa?

As of 27 Mar,2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Zarafa on 2 Apr,2025 start from S$440.55, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Zarafa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Zarafa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Zarafa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Zarafa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Zarafa located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Hazyview Juction Mall and within 12 miles (20 km) of Perry's Bridge Reptile Park and Shangana Cultural Village. Kruger National Park and Phabeni Gate are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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