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Highgrove House

5.0 star property
Luxury country house with full-service spa and free breakfast

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Spa
The current price is AU$605
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

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

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Suite | Bathroom

Executive Suite

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Mbombela

A luxury stay in Mbombela awaits you at Highgrove House. You'll be 32.1 km (19.9 mi) from Kruger National Park. Highlights at this country house include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .A relaxing visit to The Orchard Spa can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body wraps along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The fine-dining restaurant, The Royal, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The country house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the Hot tub, sauna, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .In proximity to this 5-property class Mbombela country house you'll find God's Window.
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What's nearby

  • Elephant Whispers - 20 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 27 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Numbi Gate - 32 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Graskop Gorge Lift Company - 55 min drive - 56.4 km
  • God's Window - 65 min drive - 67.2 km

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 full-service spa and free breakfast
Highgrove House offers its guests a full-service spa, Access to hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A seasonal outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Highgrove House. An area shuttle within 150 km and a shopping centre shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Mbombela country house.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 1992
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Highgrove House offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features private plunge pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

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

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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Royal

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with premium satellite channels
  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Highgrove House

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11 AM and 1 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 500 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Highgrove House.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Highgrove House?

Highgrove House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Highgrove House?

As of 22 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highgrove House on 11 May 2025 start from AU$605.46, 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 parking available at Highgrove House?

Yep, Highgrove House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Highgrove House?

Yep, The Orchard Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Highgrove House have a pool?

Highgrove House has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Highgrove House a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as private plunge pools and deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Highgrove House.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Highgrove House?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths and private plunge pools in the guestrooms.

Does Highgrove House serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Highgrove House?

No, Highgrove House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Highgrove House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Highgrove House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Highgrove House?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Outstanding stay! One of the best experiences I have ever had. Too bad we can't give more than 5 stars. Everything is thought out down to the smallest details. Thank you Tracey and all your lovely team for your fabulous welcome ✨ Definitely highly recommended !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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 ;)