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Kruger Gate Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 3 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Kruger Self-Catering Chalet | Terrace/patio
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3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
The Kruger Gate Hotel welcomes families with wildlife viewing and a convenient airport shuttle. Refresh in two outdoor pools, enjoy massages or aromatherapy at the spa, and free WiFi in rooms. Helpful staff consistently praised by guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Kruger Luxury Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Kruger Deluxe Twin Room | Garden view

Kruger Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Kruger Deluxe King Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Kruger Deluxe King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Nkanyi Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Nkanyi Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
  • 156 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Kruger Deluxe Family Room - 2 King Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Kruger Deluxe Family Room - 2 King Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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Kruger Executive Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Kruger Executive Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Kruger Self-Catering Chalet | Terrace/patio

Kruger Self-Catering Chalet

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 80 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Kruger Deluxe Family Room - 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Paul Kruger Gate, Portia Shabangu Road, Skukuza, Mpumalanga, 1350

What's nearby

  • Paul Kruger Gate - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Paul Kruger Statue - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kruger National Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Skukuza Golf Course - 23 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Phabeni Gate - 42 min drive - 25.2 miles

Getting around

  • Skukuza (SZK) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shilovo Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • Viewing Deck @ Protea Hotel Kruger Park
  • Kudyela Restaurant Protea Hotel Kruger Lodge
  • ‪Paul’s Pub - ‬144 min drive
  • ‪restaurant @ sabi sabi bush lodge - ‬77 min drive

About this property

Kruger Gate Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel renovated in 2020 and located near Paul Kruger Gate
Take advantage of game and wildlife viewing, an airport shuttle, and a poolside bar at Kruger Gate Hotel. Indulge in a Thai massage, aromatherapy, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and local cuisine. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like volleyball. In addition to a terrace and shopping on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, an outdoor tennis court, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-in, supervised childcare (surcharge), and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 145 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coffee Shop
  • Kudyela
  • Lapa
  • Pool Bar & Viewing Deck
  • Shilovo Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (5,823 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - February 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from July 21 2025 to March 29 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 620 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, window guards, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Kruger Gate
Kruger Gate Protea Hotel
Kruger Protea Hotel
Protea Gate
Protea Hotel Gate
Protea Hotel Kruger
Protea Kruger Gate
Protea Kruger Gate Sabiepark
Protea Hotel Kruger Gate

Frequently asked questions

Does Kruger Gate Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Kruger Gate Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kruger Gate Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kruger Gate Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kruger Gate Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Kruger Gate Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 620 per person applies.

Where is Kruger Gate Hotel located?

This family-friendly Skukuza hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Paul Kruger Gate and Kruger National Park.

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