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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
Exterior
50-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace
Luxury Villa | Private pool
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AED 868
AED 998 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb

Room options

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Luxury Villa | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Perry's Bridge Reptile Park - 12 min drive
  • Elephant Whispers - 13 min drive
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 17 min drive
  • Shangana Cultural Village - 18 min drive
  • Numbi Gate - 25 min drive

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 manicure/pedicure, aromatherapy, or a deep-tissue massage. 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 front-desk safe, and a nature reserve
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

More

  • 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

More

  • 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Zarafa?

As of 22 February 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Zarafa on 25 February 2025 start from $271.69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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).

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The Zarafa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

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