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Kruger Inn Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hotel in Nkomazi with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Cabin | WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom shower
At Kruger Inn Backpackers, unwind in the lush garden or enjoy the sunshine on the terrace. With an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, free self parking, multilingual staff and barbecue grills nearby for socializing with fellow travelers.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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Room | Fan

Room

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room (Buffalo)

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Cheetah) | WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (Cheetah)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Twin Bed

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Cabin

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Nkomazi is home to Kruger Inn Backpackers. Marloth Park Adventures Go-Karts and Leopard Creek Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kruger National Park and Marlothi Conservancy. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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Map
2007 Olifant Street, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1340

What's nearby

  • Lionspruit Game Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bushveld Atlantis Water Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Marloth Park Adventures Go-Karts - 11 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Crocodile Bridge Gate - 42 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Malelane Gate - 42 min drive - 29.5 miles

Getting around

  • Skukuza (SZK) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aamazing River View - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Watergat - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jabula Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪bos. Restaurant & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Le Fera - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Kruger Inn Backpackers

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Kruger Inn Backpackers and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and ATM/banking services
  • A 24-hour front desk, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kruger Inn Backpackers include amenities such as WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and ovens
  • Stovetops and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (ZAR 50 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 50 per day)

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: ZAR 50 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: ZAR 50 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500 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 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 cash

Property is also known as

Kruger Inn Backpackers Marloth Park
Kruger Backpackers Marloth Park
Kruger Backpackers
Kruger Inn Backpackers Hotel
Kruger Inn Backpackers Nkomazi
Kruger Inn Backpackers Hotel Nkomazi

Frequently asked questions

Does Kruger Inn Backpackers have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kruger Inn Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kruger Inn Backpackers?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kruger Inn Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kruger Inn Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Kruger Inn Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 500 per person applies.

Where is Kruger Inn Backpackers located?

Situated in Nkomazi, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Marlothi Conservancy, Lionspruit Game Reserve, and Bushveld Atlantis Water Park. Marloth Park Adventures Go-Karts and Lion Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Kruger Inn Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Elvira

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

10/10 Excellent

faizal

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

Excellent stay

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Etienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr nette betreiber, die uns an ihrem unglaublichen wissens- und erfahrungsschatz über den park und seine bewohner teilhaben ließen. Faszinierend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location to see all the wild animal

We are family stay, with 2 teenager. The host is very kind, kitchen is free to use. The bunk bed are too low for teenagers. 10-15 driving to lower sabi river, it is a great experience of whole stay, there are many wile animal around the reserve area, we saw many animal along the river side. We bought wifi, but very slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

ES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cosy, super clean, great facilities. The kitchen is well equipped. Owners are super friendly and very helpful. Merloth park is a good destination on the way to Kruger NP. Super family friendly. We stayed there with 2 small kids.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Awanti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole place met my expectation I will come back and recommend to my all friends
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

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