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Merry Pebbles Resort & Caravan Park

3.0 star property
Family-friendly campground with 2 outdoor pools and a coffee shop

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2 outdoor pools, a heated pool
Property grounds
Property grounds
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Consider a stay at Merry Pebbles Resort & Caravan Park and take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and shopping on site. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing and volleyball at this campground. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Merry Pebbles Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and pool views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as mini golf and a coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room (Cabana) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (Cabana)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Microwave
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Plettenburg ) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Plettenburg )

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Drakensburg ) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Drakensburg )

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Day bed
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Tulbach ) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Tulbach )

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 89 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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House, 3 Bedrooms (Lodge ) | Front of property

House, 3 Bedrooms (Lodge )

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 120 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Chalet, 4 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet, 4 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 130 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 6 Twin Beds

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Cottage, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Day bed
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Chalet

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Family Cottage

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Old Lydenburg Road, Sabie, Mpumalanga, 1200

What's nearby

  • Sabie Falls - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Sabie Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mac Mac Falls - 16 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Graskop Gorge Lift Company - 37 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • God's Window - 44 min drive - 28.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sabie Brewing Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Royal Coachman - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wild Fig Tree Sabie - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Patena Pankcakes - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Merry Pebbles Resort & Caravan Park

Family-friendly campground with 2 outdoor pools and a coffee shop
2 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free campground. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, an outdoor tennis court, and a business center. All 11 accommodations feature kitchens with refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, and microwaves. Free WiFi and patios are standard, as are TVs with satellite channels.
Merry Pebbles Resort & Caravan Park offers 11 accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations at this 3-star campground have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

This Sabie campground provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Premium satellite television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a waterslide.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Heated pool
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground

Restaurants on site

  • Merry Pebbles Restaurant

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Dining

  • Weekday English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 160 for adults and ZAR 95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • In-room dining only
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-cm TV with premium satellite channels
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Shopping
  • Table tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Waterslide
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 floor
  • 11 units
  • 20 buildings
  • Built in 1995
  • Garden
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 160 for adults and ZAR 95 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Merry Pebbles Resort & Caravan Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Merry Pebbles Resort & Caravan Park pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Merry Pebbles Resort & Caravan Park?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Merry Pebbles Resort & Caravan Park?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Merry Pebbles Resort & Caravan Park?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Merry Pebbles Resort & Caravan Park located?

This family-friendly Sabie campground is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sabie Hospital and Sabie Falls. Komatiland Forestry Museum and Sabie Golf are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Merry Pebbles Resort & Caravan Park Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Fabulous river frontage My husband tried unsuccessfully to land some fair sized trout. Cottage very comfortable with fireplace and heaters. Had Sabie trout in the restuarant which was excellent. Perfect base for visiting all the local sites and hikes. Will go back again. Staff discreet and efficient. Sadly, my offer to buy life rights to the cottage as a retirement home was rejected. Ah well….
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Immer wieder gerne
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Badie-ah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We arrived at the resort just after 5pm and was handed our keys with a map of where our unit was and a map of the various sites in the area. We noticed the shop was well stocked. When we got to our cabana, the unit was very clean, with a chocolate for each of us, some rusks and tea/coffee packs. The resort is very tranquil. It is close to every site in the lowveld.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOEY

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
our overall stay were pleasant, the restaurant on the property gives you good value for your money,friendly staff. Just be aware you have to make your own bed and wash your dishes:(:(:(
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sader

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Wer dort übernachtet ist selber Schuld

Statt 60 qm waren 21. zwei Schlafzimmer ( 5 und 2 qm) kein decken Ventilator, kein WLAN. Sehr schlechte Kommunikation.Kurz gefasst alle Angaben in der Beschreibung sind falsch
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Rina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

sabie vacation

Unit was very clean and serviced each day. We enjoyed our stay, personnel helpful and restaurant food very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Super getaway 😎

Will be back on a family trip in September 22.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness

Expensive mediocre accommodation

Average place. Needs a revamp and not well looked after. Very hot no Aircon. Otherwise average accommodation at a very high price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Good location

Good lodge, restaurant on site, kids liked the pool too, ideally located to access Kruger and Blyde areas
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing environment, bit pricey for what you get

Pros: nice area, relaxing, pools, convenient shop on site Cons: Unfriendly owners / managers / shop employees Aged (dirty) bedding needs replacement Uncomfortable beds Dirty extractor fan in bathroom Cutlery / Utensils aged - needs replacing Overpriced Overall: Nice stay in relaxing environment, but the owners should be guest orientated, friendly & approachable. More detailed cleaning of units. Bottom bedroom had a mouldy smell. Paying attention to finer details, like informing guests on check in that braai grids must be taken from the shop with a deposit, and ensuring that units are spotless clean will lead to better ratings. Seriously consider replacing mattresses & bedding
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Jane

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

Merry Pebbles 3 bed lodge

Sabie is a great location for visiting the eastern Transvaal area. Fantastic scenery and good activities nearby. The on site restaurant was the best we sampled in Sabie The heated pool was a good extra for our mid winter visit. Accommodation was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Okay!

It was a bit expensive for a basic self catering facility for max 4 persons, and the unit was a bit old, and smelt as though it had been closed up for a while. But overall the resort offers a lot, and I would likely go there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Ilise

Liked: Cleanliness

Conveinent clean quiet

Great location just a few minutes outside of town,restsurant on site

4/10 Poor

HERVE, Johannesburg

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

Unhappy family

No hot water, rooms extremely small, kids play equipment outdated, restaurant disappointing with cockroaches on the table (!)

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice accomodation

Nice accomodation. The dinner at the restaurant was really very good.

8/10 Good

Jeannie , Wales

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

Well appointed chalets

Manager welcoming and small shop and restaurant on site if you needed it. We were only there one night but chalet well appointed with comfortable beds and lovely clean bathrooms and kitchen , looked like new ! Easy parking . giant chess, heated outdoor pool in evidence although didnt get chance to use. Had fantastic dinner at old figtree restaurant in town, lots of South African foods to try ! Security gate and guard presence reassuring

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Hübsche gepflegte Campingplatz-Anlage

wir hatten 2 Challets in dieser Anlage, die Einrichtung war zwar einfach aber sehr sauber und die gesamte Anlage war sehr gepflegt.

6/10 Okay

Andries, Gothenburg, Sweden

Disliked: Room comfort

Good value staying in Sabie.

Charming holliday park in a lyshus green area. Chalaisvin good standard. Fantastic warm pool. Good and friendly service. Very good value for the price. Perfect base for exploring the beautiful area.

10/10 Excellent

Anurag, San Francisco, CA

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

Outstanding riverside stay

Wonderful studio apartment style room walking distance from the Sabie river. Lot of outdoor facilities. The only thing lacking was an air conditioner in our room.

10/10 Excellent

Ajit, Pretoria

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

Awesome experience

Merry pebbles is a perfect place to stay with calm and serene atmosphere.

6/10 Okay

Bjorn Chr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good spot after touring the Blyde River Canyon

I booked this quickly the same day using the iPad app while driving through Blyde River Canyon, and when I arrived in Graskop, which I had searched for a place to stay in, I was a bit surprised to discover that this site was actually in Sabia, a good 20 km away. That's not the fault of the hotel, of course, but my own, and maybe partially the designer of the app. Anyway, this meant that we arrived at the hotel just as it was getting dark and soon before the reception closed. Everything was fine and the site felt secure, although we drove past a semi-scary-looking informal settlement just before reaching Sabie. This must be a good place for keen fly-fishers, with a river running straight through the property.

10/10 Excellent

Sinora, Israel

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

our stay

we enjoyed our stay very much. good service and very good breakfast. WIFI was very good.

10/10 Excellent

athmane, Tarbes

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

super camping

Tres beau site bien entretenu avec piscine chauffée .tres beau et bon restaurant a l'intérieur du camping . A conseiller., tout le necessaire a sabie.

10/10 Excellent

athmane, tarbes

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

tres bonne surprise , cadre superbe

très bon accueil et très agréablement surpris du cadre très joli et très bien entretenu avec un piscine vraiment chaude en plein air ou nous étions seuls a cette période! petit magasin a l accueil et a quelques centaines de mètres du centre de Sabie ou il y a tout; logement assez spacieux et lits confortables avec petits chocolats et gâteaux en accueil ,café thé, a recommander ;nous y sommes revenu une autre nuit après le kruger park qui n est d ailleurs qu a 1h 30 environ

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Quiet resort

Good environment, Friendly kind staff, Nice restaurant.

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