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The Zarafa

4.0 star property
Mountain-surrounded retreat where travelers can unwind in nature, rejuvenate at the spa, or lounge beside one of four outdoor pools

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The Zarafa offers an upscale retreat amid mountain scenery with garden grounds. Guests enjoy a free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and can book spa treatments like aromatherapy or Swedish massage before relaxing at one of the four outdoor pools.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • Hill view
  • 200 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • Hill view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Mbombela, The Zarafa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Hazyview Juction Mall and Casterbridge Country Shopping are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kruger National Park and Phabeni Gate. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Mbombela travel guide
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75 Doppio Lane, Shiloh Estate, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242

What's nearby

  • Elephant Whispers showing signage
    Elephant Whispers
    13 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Perry's Bridge Reptile Park
    12 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Hazyview Juction Mall
    13 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary
    14 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Shangana Cultural Village
    17 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mugg & Bean
    11 min drive
  • Kuka
    13 min drive
  • Mugg & Bean
    12 min drive
  • Pioneer's Grill
    12 min drive
  • Abies Pub & Grill
    12 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 manicure/pedicure, aromatherapy, or a deep-tissue massage. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 5 outdoor pools along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as private pools and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hydromassage showers, deep soaking tubs, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • 5 outdoor pools

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • 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
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • 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
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • 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 within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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
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

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 5 outdoor pools.

Is The Zarafa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (20 km) of Perry's Bridge Reptile Park and Shangana Cultural Village. Kruger National Park and Phabeni Gate are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

The Zarafa Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect in every way. The service and attention to detail is outstanding. Nothing is too much trouble for The Zarafa team. So much thought has gone into the villas and service. The food is delicious. Truly an outstanding stay in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024