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The Zarafa

4.0 star property
Hotel in Mbombela with 4 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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Exterior
Reception
Private pool
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Mbombela, The Zarafa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Hazyview Juction Mall and Casterbridge Country Shopping are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kruger National Park and Phabeni Gate. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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75 Doppio Lane, Shiloh Estate, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242

What's nearby

  • Perry's Bridge Reptile Park - 13 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Elephant Whispers - 14 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 14 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Shangana Cultural Village - 20 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Numbi Gate - 31 min drive - 26.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kuka - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Elephant Whispers - ‬16 min drive
  • Running Brave Spur Steak Ranch
  • ‪Perry's Bridge Trading Post Pty. Ltd. - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 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 aromatherapy. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • 4 outdoor pools with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and a nature reserve
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as private pools and fireplaces, as well as perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards 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 transport

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Archery

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Private pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Separate sitting area

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 within 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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?

Checkout 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 miles (20 km) of Perry's Bridge Reptile Park and Shangana Cultural Village. Kruger National Park and Phabeni Gate are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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The Zarafa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect in every way. The service and attention to detail is outstanding. Nothing is too much trouble for The Zarafa team. So much thought has gone into the villas and service. The food is delicious. Truly an outstanding stay in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024