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Highgrove House

5.0 star property
Luxury country house in Mbombela with spa and restaurant

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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
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Area shuttle
  • Shopping centre shuttle

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Living room
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden

Room options

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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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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

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About the area

Map
No 1 Highgrove Avenue, 27km- Whiteriver 17km, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1241

What's nearby

  • Elephant Whispers - 20 min drive
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 27 min drive
  • Numbi Gate - 32 min drive
  • Graskop Gorge Lift Company - 55 min drive
  • God's Window - 65 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 39 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)

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

Enjoy your visit to Mbombela with a stay at Highgrove House. You can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and international cuisine is served at The Royal, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This luxurious country house also features a bar/lounge, a hot tub and a sauna.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (12 years old and younger) are not allowed
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • On-site parking is limited

Off-site

  • Area shuttle within 150 km*
  • Shopping centre shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas
  • No alcohol allowed on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 8 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1992
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • 42-inch plasma TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Private plunge pool
  • In-room massage
  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Fireplace
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

The Royal – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local area shuttle and shopping centre shuttle services are offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-in between 11 AM and 1 PM can be arranged for an extra charge
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 500 (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 14 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Highgrove House Kiepersol
Highgrove Kiepersol
Highgrove House Mbombela
Highgrove House Country House
Highgrove House Country House Mbombela

Frequently asked questions

Does Highgrove House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Highgrove House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Highgrove House?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Highgrove House?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Highgrove House?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Highgrove House?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ZAR 500 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Highgrove House and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Highgrove House also has private plunge pools, a sauna and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Highgrove House?
Yes, The Royal offers international cuisine.
Does Highgrove House have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
Does Highgrove House have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a private plunge pool, a balcony and a garden.

Highgrove House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Remote and rustic.
Adriaan, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Donia, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Glenton, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect and Portia and the team were excellent hosts.
3-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
5-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ashley, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful country lodge near Kruger park. The staff are amazing and so friendly! Minky the cat is not as friendly..but super cute.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Gerard, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sehr schöne Unterkunft mit ganz tollem hilfsbereitem und freundlichem Personal. Leckeres Frühstücl und Abendessen. Zum Krüger Nationalpark sind es etwa 30 Minuten.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 ;)
Verified Expedia guest review