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Highgrove House

5.0 star property
Luxury country house with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Porch
Luxury Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Spa

Room options

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Luxury Suite | Living area | 42-inch plasma TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Suite | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, designer toiletries

Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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No 1 Highgrove Avenue, 27km- Whiteriver 17km, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1241

What's nearby

  • Elephant Whispers - 26 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 30 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Phabeni Gate - 38 min drive - 24.7 miles
  • Numbi Gate - 39 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • Sabie Falls - 55 min drive - 27.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thyme Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Highgrove House Country Hotel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Butcher Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zest Restaurant | Fine Wines - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Rock in Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Highgrove House

Luxury country house
Consider a stay at Highgrove House and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in a Swedish massage, a body treatment, and a facial at The Orchard Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Royal, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden and a hair salon, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an area shuttle, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as private plunge pools and fireplaces, in addition to perks like premium bedding and pillow menus.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, memory foam beds, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • 42-inch plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 150 km
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Royal

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish 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
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 8 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1992
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with premium satellite channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11 AM and 1 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 500
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11 AM and 1 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 500 (subject to availability)

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 14 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

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

Highgrove House Kiepersol
Highgrove Kiepersol
Highgrove House Hazyview
Highgrove Hazyview
Country House Highgrove House Hazyview
Hazyview Highgrove House Country House
Country House Highgrove House
Highgrove
South Africa - Mpumalanga
Highgrove House Mbombela
Highgrove House Country House
Highgrove House Country House Mbombela
Highgrove House Mbombela
Highgrove House Country House
Highgrove House Country House Mbombela

Frequently asked questions

Does Highgrove House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Highgrove House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Highgrove House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Highgrove House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11 AM–1 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Highgrove House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 500 (subject to availability).

Where is Highgrove House located?

Situated in Mbombela, this luxury country house is within 16 mi (25 km) of Hazyview Juction Mall, Perry's Bridge Reptile Park, and Casterbridge Country Shopping. Shangana Cultural Village and White River Mall are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Highgrove House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Outstanding stay! One of the best experiences I have ever had. Too bad we can't give more than 5 stars. Everything is thought out down to the smallest details. Thank you Tracey and all your lovely team for your fabulous welcome ✨ Definitely highly recommended !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriaan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remote and rustic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a unique place close to Kruger then look no further! What makes Highgrove House truly magical is probably a well kept recipe. If I had to describe it, I’d say that you’d need to mix the hospitality and welcome of staying with family with a well polished high end establishment. Combine it all with the fact that you’re dining in a period mansion house. Top it up with a good measure of peaceful countryside atmosphere and you have the rough recipe for this unique place. I’ve stayed at quite a few high end hotels but these sometimes feel a bit impersonal as they have so many guests. Highgrove is a much more intimate setting and the owners get to know you and they truly care about making sure you have a wonderful and stress-free experience. The room I stayed in was an executive suite which had a balcony and an outdoor shower. It was so beautiful Of course my favourite part of the stay was the food (I love eating), I dine at Michelin star restaurants and this place really is comparable to that. Everything I ate was fresh and combined incredible flavours. The thing that I thought was remarkable and which even high end hotels or restaurants don’t always get right is that here they take into account your dietary restrictions and don’t just pretend to adjust the menu, they come up with dishes that don’t make you feel that your dietary restrictions are an issue and they ensure that whatever you’re eating is equal to what other guests are eating.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Glenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect and Portia and the team were excellent hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is fantastic. It is a classic vintage hotel property that reminds you of a another era but is maintained in 5 star condition. Highly recommend. The staff and dining were excellent. The only slight negative is the approach road is unpaved and a bit rough but not so bad as to deter one from staying here and enjoying an exceptional experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and quiet stay

Nice and quiet hotel with very friendly personnel. Breakfast and diner are good. No WiFi on the room, only at the reception/main house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gerard, ajaccio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel hors du temps calme et reposant

Notre hôtesse était très souriante et compétente aux petits soins pour ses hôtes . Service du petit déjeuner un peu lent mais tout était parfait . Repas gastronomique Exellent Merci beaucoup
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must admit that we had expected more. Although service was very good. Room was spacious with very comfortable bed. But overal it was somewhat outdated and it didn’t feel like we were in SA but more at a traditional country house in England. Also we didn’t have a private plunge pool as said on the booking. Because there where only a view guests, we sometimes felt a bit uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schöne Unterkunft mit ganz tollem hilfsbereitem und freundlichem Personal. Leckeres Frühstücl und Abendessen. Zum Krüger Nationalpark sind es etwa 30 Minuten.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, Hampshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding Hidden Getaway

An astonishing gem hidden away. Completely private, outstanding service and standards. Private lodes set in beautiful grounds, absolutely fantastic 2 day stay of outstanding luxury and peacefulness after a two week bush safari.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James, Chevy Chase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Luxury - Affordable Prices

This was a wonderful stay. Location was relatively close to Kruger Park and Sabi Sands where we ended up going to after here. Close to Hoedspruit for ballooning and Blyde Canyon sights and waterfalls. Very close to Elephant Whispers. Should have own or arranged transportation to fully take care of the location. Would most definitely stay here again if in the area. Pros: Beautiful rooms done in a more classical style Very friendly staff Our package included both breakfast and dinners. Food very well done. Selections are cooked to order from menu. Dinner was a five-course meal. Very beautiful grounds. Cons: It is about 8 miles from Hazy view but is on Google Maps so we had no problems getting there. You must travel half a mile? On a well maintained dirt road which most cars should be able to handle.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

chris roman , Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful country lodge near Kruger park. The staff are amazing and so friendly! Minky the cat is not as friendly..but super cute.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Edward, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

5* boutique hotel with 1*manager

A major concern - the attitude and skillset of the manager. We have traveled across 5 continents, usually staying at 4* or 5* facilities in recent decades. . Full review is on tripadviser. There are positives and more details 1. Hotel driver showed up 40 minutes late. 2.No welcome drink was offered as specified in the reservation 3. Were given a garden room, NOT the orchard room we had reserved. 4. At dinner, the manager told us it would be better for us to leave at 9 am. Then she said we would have to pay an extra R574 for the 11am departure, DOUBLE the rate quoted.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mira, Castrop-Rauxel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Entspannung in der Ruheoase

Super freundliches Personal mit hervorragendem Essen, absolut empfehlenswert. Rundherum Natur pur mit tollem Ausblick. Genau in der Mitte von 2 Krüger Gates und gute Erreichbarkeit der Panorama Route.Optimaler Startpunkt für diese Aktivitäten. Außerdem Empfehlenswert die Austrian CoffeeFarm in 25 minütiger Entfernung -- Geheimtipp ;)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Colleen, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect weekend away

Everything about our stay was perfect. Fantastic service and great food combined with a superbly comfortable and well appointed suite. The location of Highgrove just accentuates the Hotel's splendour. Highly recommended for a romantic r&r getaway.