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Idle & Wild

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Mbombela with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Balcony
Property entrance
Honeymoon Rondavels | Jetted tub
TV
Idle & Wild offers a peaceful retreat with beautiful gardens around an outdoor pool. Guests start their day with a full breakfast, enjoy casual meals at the BBQ grills, and benefit from concierge services. The welcoming atmosphere makes visitors feel right at home.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Room options

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Rondavels | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Rondavels

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Rondavels | Exterior

Honeymoon Rondavels

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 55 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sunbird Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Sunbird Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Fish Eagle Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Cottage | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Cottage

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
  • 91 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon(TWIN) Rondavel 6 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Honeymoon(TWIN) Rondavel 6

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 55 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Mbombela is home to Idle & Wild. Shangana Cultural Village and Komatiland Forestry Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Hazyview Juction Mall and Casterbridge Country Shopping. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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Farm S26 on R536 Direction Sabie, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1241

What's nearby

  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Perry's Bridge Reptile Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Elephant Whispers - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Shangana Cultural Village - 13 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Numbi Gate - 29 min drive - 16.1 miles

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kuka - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pappa's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Idle & Wild

Property highlights
A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Idle & Wild. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Idle & Wild feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes and minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 95 for adults and ZAR 65 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 1998
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 95 for adults and ZAR 65 for children

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

Property is also known as

Idle Wild House Hazyview
Idle Wild Hazyview
Idle Wild Guesthouse Hazyview
Idle Wild Guesthouse
Idle Wild
Idle & Wild Mbombela
Idle & Wild Guesthouse
Idle & Wild Guesthouse Mbombela

Frequently asked questions

Does Idle & Wild have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Idle & Wild pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Idle & Wild?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Idle & Wild?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Idle & Wild?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Idle & Wild located?

Situated in Mbombela, this guesthouse is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Perry's Bridge Reptile Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hazyview Juction Mall and Shangana Cultural Village. Kruger National Park and Phabeni Gate are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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