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Hotel in Mbombela with 4 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

50-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar

Pool

Breakfast included

Spa

Laundry

Housekeeping

Room options

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private pool

Air conditioning

200 sq m
Hill view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Pool

Spa

Parking included

Free WiFi

SAR 1,138 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Dec - 5 Dec

About the neighborhood

75 Doppio Lane, Shiloh Estate, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242

What's nearby

Perry's Bridge Reptile Park - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
Elephant Whispers - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 17 min drive - 9.5 km
Shangana Cultural Village - 18 min drive - 17.5 km
Numbi Gate - 25 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Kuka - ‬13 min drive
‪Elephant Whispers - ‬16 min drive
‪Pioneer's Butcher & Grill - ‬11 min drive
‪Nando's - ‬13 min drive
‪Tanks - ‬15 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 Swedish massage, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure. 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:

4 outdoor pools with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Tour/ticket assistance, a nature reserve, and a front-desk safe

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as private pools and fireplaces, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.

Extra amenities include:

Heating and ceiling fans
Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas
50-inch LED TVs with premium channels
Separate dining areas, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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–9:00 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar

Things to do

4 outdoor pools
Archery
Spa services

Family friendly

4 outdoor pools
Laundry facilities
Separate dining area

Conveniences

Front-desk safe

Guest services

Change of towels (on request)
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service

Outdoors

Garden
Nature reserve
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas

Spa

Aromatherapy
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - hot stone
Massage - Swedish

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Area rugs in room
Hardwood flooring in room

Couples dining
Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets
Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

Private bathroom
Towels

Entertainment

50-inch LED TV
Premium channels
Satellite channels

Food and drink

Dining room

Outdoor space

Furnished balcony or patio

Desk
Fireplace
In-room massage
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-compatible safe
Laptop-friendly workspace
Local maps
Private pool
Separate sitting area
Slippers
Turndown service

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 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

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

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 4 outdoor pools.

Is The Zarafa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Zarafa?

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).