513 reviews
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$115Crocodile Bridge Gate On The R571, Komatipoort, 1340, South Africa
513 reviews
1/86
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$115Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Private entrance
Beach chairs/Loungers
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Welcome to Elephant Walk Retreat, a charming 3-star hotel located in Komatipoort, South Africa. Just 6mi from the city center, this retreat offers a serene and picturesque escape. Situated at Crocodile Bridge Gate on the R571, guests can enjoy a tranquil setting surrounded by nature.
With 513 reviews, this hotel is highly praised for its comfortable accommodations and excellent amenities. Prices start from $115, making it an affordable option for travelers looking to unwind in a peaceful environment. The Elephant Walk Retreat features pet-friendly rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, complimentary Wi-Fi, and free private parking for guests' convenience.
Guests can relax in the beautiful garden, take in the river views, or enjoy a barbecue on the terrace. The hotel also offers extra-long beds, air conditioning, and private entrances for added comfort. With its range of amenities and idyllic location, Elephant Walk Retreat is the perfect destination for a relaxing and enjoyable stay in Komatipoort.
After a day of exploring the surrounding wildlife parks and reserves, guests at Elephant Walk Retreat can cool off and unwind in the outdoor swimming pool that offers a refreshing escape from the African heat. Whether you prefer to swim a few laps for exercise or simply relax by the water's edge, the pool provides a perfect spot to rejuvenate and soak in the natural beauty of the region.
For added convenience, the hotel accepts various payment methods including Mastercard, Visa, and Diners Club, ensuring a hassle-free check-in and check-out process. Cash payments are also accepted, offering flexibility for guests to settle their bills according to their preference. With these options, guests can enjoy a seamless stay without worrying about payment methods.
Elephant Walk Retreat offers a variety of accommodations to suit different traveler needs, from family rooms to suites and chalets. With spacious options like the Ndlovu, Bhejane, and Inyati rooms accommodating large groups with ease, families and friends can enjoy a comfortable and memorable stay together amidst the lush surroundings of Komatipoort. Each room is designed to provide a relaxing retreat after a day of adventure, ensuring guests have a cozy sanctuary to return to each evening. Come experience the beauty of South Africa's wildlife while enjoying the comfort and hospitality of Elephant Walk Retreat.
Closest airports
Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport
49.2miKruger Mpumalanga International Airport
49.3miLondolozi Airport
50.1miUlusaba Airport
52.4miMaputo International Airport
57.1miOutdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Private entrance
Beach chairs/Loungers
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
River view
Garden
View
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Terrace
Patio
Barbecue
Private Bathroom
Parking On Site
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Ndlovu
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
820 sqft
River view
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
x4
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x4
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Bhejane
2 Twin Beds
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
1025 sqft
River view
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
x6
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x5
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Bateleur
1 Sofa Bed
1 King Size Bed
1025 sqft
River view
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
x4
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x3
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Inyati
2 Twin Beds
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
1025 sqft
River view
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
x6
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x5
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Ingwe
1 Twin Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
390 sqft
River view
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
x3
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Imvubu
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
700 sqft
River view
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
x4
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x3
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Ingulule
1 King Size Bed
1 Twin Bed
1025 sqft
River view
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
x3
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x4
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Featured reviews:
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Olivier
9.1
9.1
Extremely kind staff. Perfect location. Pleasant property. Very competitive price.
Could have more amenities but perfectly suited for the park context.
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Lisa
9.1
9.1
The receptionist Lionet was exceptional. He made us feel very welcome, was competent and answered all of our questions. He even offered us a free room upgrade. The location is great - calm, green and next to the river. You can easily spend multiple days there and relax between safaris. The swimming pool is great on those hot days. And it is literally right next to the Crocodile Bridge Gate of the park. If you wanna do safaris from there, you park infront of the gate and get picked up from the gate. You don't need to pay the entrance fee on top, just the safari fee (~25€). You can even watch animals from your room. We saw warthogs and impalas, but no hippos or rhinos. The rhinos were rather seen near the Malelane Gate.
The curtains in the room did not block out the sunlight. The communal kitchen is separate and a few metres away from the room (the nicer rooms have the kitchen attached). Having some basic stuff (eg mugs, cutlery) in the room would be handy.
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Richard
9.1
9.1
The location. Right on the Crocodile River. Superb views, elephant, Buffalo and hippo right in front of the fence. Easy access to Kruger. They have a generator that kicks in when loadshedding. Bed very comfortable. Completely functional "outside" kitchen - you do need to keep things lock away though. Monkeys always looking for an opportunity to steal food.
There was a bat nest in the roof of the kitchen....poop and urine on the kitchen counter. But it is the bush so one can't really get upset. It was cleaned daily.
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Adele
9.1
9.1
Beautiful view and such rustic but cute accommodation. There were elephant and buffalo most afternoons in front of our little wood cabin. Could also hear hippos all day. The bed was extremely comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The lodge had on-site cats that would come and visit us every morning and afternoon that we absolutely loved. There is a generator on the premises so that guests are unaffected by loadshedding.
Make sure you book day visits to the park in advance. The lodge does warn you of this though when you book. The quota of the park gets reached by 8 am in the morning, so you will not be able to get in if you did not book a day visit in advance, especially on public holidays.
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Susan
10
10
Excellent location - close and easy access into Kruger Park. Staff were amazing. My daughter got stuck in traffic in the dark - manager drove out to meet her and assist her getting to the lodge via a different route. Really went above and beyond what was required. He kept in contact with me through out and assured me that my daughter was safe. Once they got to the lodge he upgraded their room. Definitely a very good experience!
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Bryan
10
10
This is our second time staying at EWR and we definitely were not disappointed. We always stay at a few place, but this one is special and seems to be number 1 each time. A truly intimate experience with nature, and lovely amenities. One thing I must note, we left our camera case more than year ago, and it was returned to us as if it was just the other day. Thanks again to the team, we will certainly be back again soon, hopefully for longer this time.
Shortness of our stay 😀
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Jody
9.1
9.1
The location is probably the best you can find besides being in Kruger. The log cabins are large and the views off the deck are out of this world. The aircon comes in very handy especially with the high temps during the day and at night. The hosts are very friendly and make you feel welcome. For the golfers - Not to be missed - Your location to the magnificent Kambaku golf club is ideal (10 mins drive)
Kitchen area is a little cramped but sufficient. Bats in the passage roof need to be removed as droppings in the morning and smell was evident Cobwebs on chandeliers and structural poles need to be cleaned properly as well as shower bases. (Basically just a thorough clean) Noise of the gas water heater could annoy some people
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Simon
8.2
8.2
I mean...you can literally not get closer to the Kruger Park than this. Elephants actually crossed the Crocodile Reiver to come and inspect the fence, as did hippos and buffalo. The room size was fantastic (the unit we got even had an extra TV room + extra single bed), the braai (bbq) facility was clean and cleverly placed, the shower gave hot water at a good pressure! The beds were very comfy.
The entire unit had a VERY strong mothballs smell, mixed with some guano smell coming from the bats (mainly on the balcony). This was fairly well countered by opening all windows, but every time one came back from a trip into the Kruger (all windows have to be closed when one isn't there due to monkeys of course), then the smell hits you again. Minor gripe, but worth mentioning I feel.
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Ingrid
9.1
9.1
The location is fantastic. Right at the Crocodile Bridge gate into the Kruger Park. Clean, crisp linen and soft towels, with a fully fitted kitchen. It was quiet and relaxing with elephant walking within a metre past the fence. Looking over the river to the Kruger park we saw Buffalo, wildebeest, hippo and of course elephant. We will definitely stay there again.
The buildings are in need of some TLC, both inside and out, but the furniture was beautiful with solid wood and Leather.
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Greenwood
10
10
View from room was absolutely fantastic. First day we got there saw hippo and elephant just on the other side of the bank. Location less than 5 mins away from Crocodile Bridge fantastic if you’re going for morning drive.
Room felt a bit dark to begin with but other than that could not fault a thing.
Airports
Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport
49.2miKruger Mpumalanga International Airport
49.3miLondolozi Airport
50.1miUlusaba Airport
52.4miMaputo International Airport
57.1miAirports
Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport
49.2miKruger Mpumalanga International Airport
49.3miLondolozi Airport
50.1miUlusaba Airport
52.4miMaputo International Airport
57.1miLocation
OutdoorOutdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Private entrance
Beach chairs/Loungers
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
River view
Garden
View
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Terrace
Patio
Barbecue
Private Bathroom
Parking On Site
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Activities
Fishing
Walking tours
Bathroom
Guest bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Front Desk Services
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
Private check-in/out
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Interconnecting room(s) available
Mosquito net
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Smoke-free property
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Dining table
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Living Area
Desk
Fireplace
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
TV
Outdoors
Barbecue
BBQ facilities
Garden
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Fan
Sofa bed
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Outdoor swimming pool
Transportation
Airport shuttle
Shuttle service
View
Garden view
River view
View
From
$115Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Age restrictions
There's no age requirement for check-in
Curfew
Come and go whenever you want
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cards accepted at this property
Mastercard,
Visa,
Diners Club,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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