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Highgrove House

5.0 star property

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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Luxury Suite
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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No 1 Highgrove Avenue, 27km- Whiteriver 17km, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1241
  • Elephant Whispers
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Numbi Gate
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Suite | Living area

Luxury Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Suite | Bathroom

Executive Suite

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Mbombela

With a stay at Highgrove House in Mbombela, you'll be 19.9 mi (32.1 km) from Kruger National Park and 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Hazyview Juction Mall. .This luxury country house is 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from Perry's Bridge Reptile Park and 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from Casterbridge Country Shopping.
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What's nearby

  • Elephant Whispers - 20 min drive
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 27 min drive
  • Numbi Gate - 32 min drive
  • Graskop Gorge Lift Company - 55 min drive
  • God's Window - 65 min drive

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 with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Highgrove House offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private plunge pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

42-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms feature iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

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

The Orchard Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and private plunge pools. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. 42-inch plasma televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while iPod docking stations help you enjoy your music in the comfort of your room. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a hot tub, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this country house include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 150 km.
Enjoy international cuisine at The Royal, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
The Royal - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 150 km
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • The Royal

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Private plunge pool
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

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

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

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

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

Adriaan

Travelled with partner
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 traveller

Travelled with partner
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 traveller

Travelled with partner
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 traveller

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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 ;)