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Sand River Cottages

Riverfront cottages with kitchenettes and furnished patios

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Outdoor pool
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Breakfast area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
£41
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug

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Portia Shabangu Drive, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242
  • Perry's Bridge Reptile Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Elephant Whispers
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Phabeni Gate
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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Double Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Family Cottage

  • 1205 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1205 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Mbombela

Located in Mbombela, Sand River Cottages is on a river. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Shangana Cultural Village, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kruger National Park and Phabeni Gate.

What's nearby

  • Perry's Bridge Reptile Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Elephant Whispers - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Phabeni Gate - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Numbi Gate - 25 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kuka - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Elephant Whispers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pioneer's Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tanks - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Sand River Cottages

Riverfront cottages with kitchenettes and furnished patios
This cottage features an outdoor pool, a garden and barbecues. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a picnic area. All 4 accommodations have 2 bedrooms and feature furnished patios. Guests will find kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops and microwaves.
Sand River Cottages offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include an outdoor pool.

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

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Parking included
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

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 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; 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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 250 for adults and from ZAR 250 for children
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sand River Cottages have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sand River Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sand River Cottages?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sand River Cottages?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sand River Cottages?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Sand River Cottages located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Hazyview Juction Mall and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Perry's Bridge Reptile Park. Kruger National Park and Phabeni Gate are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Sand River Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a nice property near Phabeni gate of Kruger National Park, which is just a 6 minute drive. Akani is a great host and if you need anything he will bend over backwards to help! You can park right next to your chalet, which is very helpful. - I personally hate lodges where you have to park a distance away! - There is a pub nearby that gets noisy at times, but if you run a fan it drowns out the noise. The property is very close to the main road and is very safe!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

M, UK

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

Good Accomodation. Friendly and helpful staff.

Appx 7 miles from Phabeni gate of Kruger National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

richard, Chino Hills, CA

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

Nice cottage near Kruger Park

Quiet comfortable cottage on a nice large property. 5 minutes from the Kruger park gate. Close to shopping and restaurants. Family friendly, full kitchen, pool, play area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

A, London

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

Prime location for Kruger visitors

Our stay at the cottages was simply great. Miles better from what I had thought could be possible so close to Kruger. The cottage was in pristine condition and Doctor was a very friendly host. I would highly recommend staying here for comfort with the benefit of closeby amenities and access to Kruger gates only 10 minutes drive away.