Best hotels for families Kruger National Park
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Guest favorite
Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, A Verified Net Zero Hotel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Children's play area
The comfortable 4-star Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit is about a 10-minute ride from the Glencoe Giant Baobab and has an adult pool plus a fitness centre. Located 4.2 km from a convenient place to shop such as the shopping mall "Rockfig Lifestyle Centre", this Hoedspruit hotel provides 138 rooms.
Mirage restaurant specialises in African cuisine and features views of the mountain. Drinks are available at the pool bar.
Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, A Verified Net Zero Hotel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Children's play area
Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, A Verified Net Zero Hotel
The comfortable 4-star Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit is about a 10-minute ride from the Glencoe Giant Baobab and has an adult pool plus a fitness centre. Located 4.2 km from a convenient place to shop such as the shopping mall "Rockfig Lifestyle Centre", this Hoedspruit hotel provides 138 rooms.
Mirage restaurant specialises in African cuisine and features views of the mountain. Drinks are available at the pool bar.
Safari Moon Luxury Bush Lodge
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Family rooms
Featuring a sun deck, spa therapy, and a shared lounge, Safari Moon Luxury Bush Lodge Hoedspruit hotel offers air-conditioned rooms overlooking the patio in Hoedspruit.
Guests can enjoy the à la carte restaurant with British dishes served.
Safari Moon Luxury Bush Lodge
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Family rooms
Safari Moon Luxury Bush Lodge
Featuring a sun deck, spa therapy, and a shared lounge, Safari Moon Luxury Bush Lodge Hoedspruit hotel offers air-conditioned rooms overlooking the patio in Hoedspruit.
Guests can enjoy the à la carte restaurant with British dishes served.
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Best-rated
Ukuthula Bush Lodge
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Children's menu
There is also a parking garage.
Boasting European dining options, the French restaurant onsite will impress the guests.
Ukuthula Bush Lodge
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Children's menu
Ukuthula Bush Lodge
There is also a parking garage.
Boasting European dining options, the French restaurant onsite will impress the guests.
All-inclusive family hotels in Kruger National Park
Khiwane Boutique Hotel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Spa & wellness centre
- Family rooms
The comfortable Khiwane Boutique Hotel Hoedspruit provides guided tour service, and a convenient location, merely 1.3 km from the iNyoka Art Gallery. Located around 25 minutes' walk from the Tshukudu Game Lodge, the 4-star hotel features 11 rooms with views of the mountain.
For an enjoyable stay, the Khiwane Hoedspruit offers the French restaurant serving French dishes. The rooftop bar will set you up nicely for enjoying your stay. Africafe offers a selection of dishes within reach of the property.
Khiwane Boutique Hotel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Spa & wellness centre
- Family rooms
Khiwane Boutique Hotel
The comfortable Khiwane Boutique Hotel Hoedspruit provides guided tour service, and a convenient location, merely 1.3 km from the iNyoka Art Gallery. Located around 25 minutes' walk from the Tshukudu Game Lodge, the 4-star hotel features 11 rooms with views of the mountain.
For an enjoyable stay, the Khiwane Hoedspruit offers the French restaurant serving French dishes. The rooftop bar will set you up nicely for enjoying your stay. Africafe offers a selection of dishes within reach of the property.
Rafiki Bush Lodge
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Valet parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Children's play area
Featuring shuttle bus service, the 3-star Rafiki Bush Lodge Hoedspruit hotel is situated 5 km from Air Force Base Hoedspruit airport. This Hoedspruit hotel includes 5 rooms.
Rafiki Bush Lodge
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Valet parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Children's play area
Rafiki Bush Lodge
Featuring shuttle bus service, the 3-star Rafiki Bush Lodge Hoedspruit hotel is situated 5 km from Air Force Base Hoedspruit airport. This Hoedspruit hotel includes 5 rooms.
Moya Safari Villa
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Family rooms
Conveniently located a 25-minute walk from Ukuthula Designs, Moya Safari Villa Hoedspruit hotel features rooms with views of the mountain. The hotel offers private parking on site and an outdoor swimming pool.
The Asian Moya restaurant focuses on African cuisine. Moya Safari Villa hotel invites guests to the pool bar to relax with a drink.
Moya Safari Villa
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Family rooms
Moya Safari Villa
Conveniently located a 25-minute walk from Ukuthula Designs, Moya Safari Villa Hoedspruit hotel features rooms with views of the mountain. The hotel offers private parking on site and an outdoor swimming pool.
The Asian Moya restaurant focuses on African cuisine. Moya Safari Villa hotel invites guests to the pool bar to relax with a drink.
Family hotels in Kruger National Park with swimming pool
Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Children's menu
The elegant Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge Hoedspruit hotel is rated 4 stars and features 4 rooms for guests to stay in.
The à la carte restaurant specialises in international cuisine.
Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Children's menu
Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge
The elegant Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge Hoedspruit hotel is rated 4 stars and features 4 rooms for guests to stay in.
The à la carte restaurant specialises in international cuisine.
Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Children's play area
The 4-star Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa Phalaborwa provides proximity to Kruger National Park Phalaborwa Gate, which is located just 250 metres away. Enjoy elegant rooms and dry cleaning, housekeeping, and ironing service at this Phalaborwa hotel.
Boasting local dining options, the à la carte restaurant onsite will impress the guests.
Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Children's play area
Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa
The 4-star Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa Phalaborwa provides proximity to Kruger National Park Phalaborwa Gate, which is located just 250 metres away. Enjoy elegant rooms and dry cleaning, housekeeping, and ironing service at this Phalaborwa hotel.
Boasting local dining options, the à la carte restaurant onsite will impress the guests.
Lions Place
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Pool with view
- Family rooms
Lions Place Grietjie Game Reserve hotel, located 350 metres from the Grietjie Nature Reserve and a 10-minute drive from the Olifants River Game Reserve, features an outdoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. A car park is available on site at this hotel.
The Lions Place offers a French restaurant serving South African cuisine.
Lions Place
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Pool with view
- Family rooms
Lions Place
Lions Place Grietjie Game Reserve hotel, located 350 metres from the Grietjie Nature Reserve and a 10-minute drive from the Olifants River Game Reserve, features an outdoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. A car park is available on site at this hotel.
The Lions Place offers a French restaurant serving South African cuisine.
Luxury hotels in Kruger National Park
Nyala Safari Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Pool with view
- Family rooms
A sun deck and a picnic area are available at the 4-star Nyala Safari Lodge Hoedspruit hotel, and the Umhlametsi Game Reserve is 2.5 km away. This comfortable hotel offers secured parking on site and a heated swimming pool.
There is a restaurant for guests to enjoy their meal. The lounge bar is ideal for a relaxing drink.
Nyala Safari Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Pool with view
- Family rooms
Nyala Safari Lodge
A sun deck and a picnic area are available at the 4-star Nyala Safari Lodge Hoedspruit hotel, and the Umhlametsi Game Reserve is 2.5 km away. This comfortable hotel offers secured parking on site and a heated swimming pool.
There is a restaurant for guests to enjoy their meal. The lounge bar is ideal for a relaxing drink.
Masingitana Boutique Hotel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Children's menu
Featuring a terrace and an outdoor swimming pool, the comfortable Masingitana Hotel Acornhoek lies within a 10-minute drive of Mafunyani Cultural Village. Boasting a convenient location, the hotel invites guests to a French restaurant serving European dishes.
Guests may visit Masingitana Hotel Restaurant restaurant and an outdoor bar on site.
Masingitana Boutique Hotel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Children's menu
Masingitana Boutique Hotel
Featuring a terrace and an outdoor swimming pool, the comfortable Masingitana Hotel Acornhoek lies within a 10-minute drive of Mafunyani Cultural Village. Boasting a convenient location, the hotel invites guests to a French restaurant serving European dishes.
Guests may visit Masingitana Hotel Restaurant restaurant and an outdoor bar on site.
Selati River Ruins
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Children's pool
The comfortable Selati River Ruins Gravelotte hotel features 11 rooms and such amenities as a restaurant and luggage storage.
You can enjoy vegetarian dishes at Ruins restaurant.
Selati River Ruins
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Children's pool
Selati River Ruins
The comfortable Selati River Ruins Gravelotte hotel features 11 rooms and such amenities as a restaurant and luggage storage.
You can enjoy vegetarian dishes at Ruins restaurant.
5-star family hotels in Kruger National Park
Abelana River Lodge
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Family rooms
The 4-star Abelana River Lodge Phalaborwa hotel is located nearly 25 minutes' walk from marakapula reserve and offers a restaurant. Guests can discover a serene oasis in this Phalaborwa hotel's garden, where a balcony await.
The à la carte restaurant specialises in international cuisine.
Abelana River Lodge
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Family rooms
Abelana River Lodge
The 4-star Abelana River Lodge Phalaborwa hotel is located nearly 25 minutes' walk from marakapula reserve and offers a restaurant. Guests can discover a serene oasis in this Phalaborwa hotel's garden, where a balcony await.
The à la carte restaurant specialises in international cuisine.
Amaya
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Children's menu
The elegant Amaya Hoedspruit hotel features a summer terrace and a shared lounge, and invites guests to enjoy a meal at the à la carte restaurant.
The restaurant is open daily for breakfast. There is an outdoor bar, which offers a fireplace in its interior design.
Amaya
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Children's menu
Amaya
The elegant Amaya Hoedspruit hotel features a summer terrace and a shared lounge, and invites guests to enjoy a meal at the à la carte restaurant.
The restaurant is open daily for breakfast. There is an outdoor bar, which offers a fireplace in its interior design.
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Top location
Ivory Wilderness River Rock Lodge
- Valet parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pool with view
- Children's menu
Guests of Ivory Wilderness River Rock Lodge Klaserie Private Nature Reserve hotel can enjoy access to Makumu Swimming Pool, located 4.1 km away. Wi-Fi is offered in the rooms and private car parking is available on site.
Ivory Wilderness River Rock Lodge
- Valet parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pool with view
- Children's menu
Ivory Wilderness River Rock Lodge
Guests of Ivory Wilderness River Rock Lodge Klaserie Private Nature Reserve hotel can enjoy access to Makumu Swimming Pool, located 4.1 km away. Wi-Fi is offered in the rooms and private car parking is available on site.
Cheap family hotels in Kruger National Park
Impala Cottage
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Plunge pool
- Family rooms
- Outdoor swimming pool
Wi-Fi is offered in public areas.
Guests can enjoy Silver Wings Spur Steak Ranch and Sleepers Restaurant located in proximity to Impala Cottage hotel.
Impala Cottage
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Plunge pool
- Family rooms
- Outdoor swimming pool
Impala Cottage
Wi-Fi is offered in public areas.
Guests can enjoy Silver Wings Spur Steak Ranch and Sleepers Restaurant located in proximity to Impala Cottage hotel.
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Great deal
Normann Safari Bush Lodge
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Family rooms
Normann Safari Bush Lodge Phalaborwa hotel offers 8 rooms a 10-minute ride from Afrikania. The hotel features both Wi-Fi in public areas and secure parking on site.
The à la carte restaurant entices guests with African dishes.
Normann Safari Bush Lodge
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Family rooms
Normann Safari Bush Lodge
Normann Safari Bush Lodge Phalaborwa hotel offers 8 rooms a 10-minute ride from Afrikania. The hotel features both Wi-Fi in public areas and secure parking on site.
The à la carte restaurant entices guests with African dishes.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Family Hotels in Kruger National Park, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, A Verified Net Zero Hotel |
8.9 / 10 (1932 Reviews) |
From 144$ | |
| Safari Moon Luxury Bush Lodge |
9.4 / 10 (386 Reviews) |
From 316$ | |
| Ukuthula Bush Lodge |
9.4 / 10 (280 Reviews) |
From 245$ | |
| Khiwane Boutique Hotel |
9.4 / 10 (368 Reviews) |
From 218$ | |
| Rafiki Bush Lodge |
9.6 / 10 (61 Reviews) |
From 247$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which family-friendly hotels near Kruger National Park offer spacious rooms?
Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel and Normann Safari Bush Lodge provide family-friendly accommodations with spacious rooms. These hotels are near the Phalaborwa Gate of Kruger National Park.
Book during off-peak seasons like March or September to find better rates and fewer crowds.
Which hotels in Phalaborwa have kid-friendly activities available?
Normann Safari Bush Lodge and Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel both offer activities suitable for kids such as guided game tours and outdoor play areas. Families can engage in educational experiences about wildlife.
Visit the playgrounds early in the day before the heat sets in, as temperatures can rise quickly.
What are the best family-friendly hotels with pools near Kruger National Park?
Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge and Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel feature outdoor swimming pools, ideal for family fun. Both hotels allow children to enjoy leisure time after safari adventures.
Plan pool time in the afternoon to unwind after morning game drives for an ideal balance.
Which hotels near Kruger National Park provide family meal options?
Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel offers a buffet breakfast that caters to families. Normann Safari Bush Lodge also has self-catering options for families wanting homemade meals.
Try to pack some snacks for game drives as kids often get hungry between meals during long tours.
Are there any family-friendly hotels with wellness facilities near Kruger National Park?
Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit features a wellness center and a spa for relaxation after family adventures. Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel offers guided nature walks and pampering treatments.
Consider scheduling spa treatments during kids' activities to fully enjoy your relaxation time.
Which hotels near Phalaborwa offer exciting wildlife experiences for families?
Rafiki Bush Lodge and Moya Safari Villa provide unique experiences like game drives and guided nature walks for families looking to connect with wildlife closely.
Book early morning game drives to see the most wildlife, as animals are more active during cooler hours.
Which family hotels near Hoedspruit provide special dietary accommodations?
Ukuthula Bush Lodge and Kingsfisher Creek Safari Lodge offer meal options that cater to various dietary needs, making family meal planning easier. Contact the hotels in advance for specific requests.
Inform the hotel of any dietary restrictions at least a week before your arrival to ensure suitable meal preparation.
What unique wildlife experiences should families seek in Kruger National Park?
Families should look for guided safari tours that cater to children, such as those provided by Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel. Look for specialized tours discussing animal behaviors and habitats to engage kids.
Choose half-day tours for younger children to keep their attention focused and enjoyable.
How can families effectively get around Hoedspruit during their stay?
Consider renting a car for flexibility and ease of travel around Hoedspruit and to local attractions. Some hotels, like Radisson Safari Hotel, offer shuttle services for key points of interest.
Renting a car can also offer the freedom to explore local markets and shops at your pace, providing a unique experience.
What local dishes should families try during their stay in Phalaborwa?
Families visiting should try traditional South African cuisine like braai (barbecue) or bobotie, often available at hotels like Normann Safari Bush Lodge. These dishes reflect local culture and are often family favorites.
Visit local markets on weekends for authentic street food that kids often love, including boerewors (sausage) rolls with various toppings.