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Protea Hotel Kruger Gate

4.0 of 5
on Sabi River at the Paul Kruger Gate | Portia Shabangu Rd, Skukuza 1350, South Africa
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Ranked #3 of 4 hotels in Skukuza
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Johannesburg
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Haven't visited this hotel for a couple of years but was very pleasantly surprised to see that the hotel still has a great deal to offer and has been spruced up to keep a fresh face on the product. I stayed in a downstairs room that was very noisy due to the folks upstairs doing all sorts of odd things... More

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ProteaHotels, General Manager at Protea Hotel Kruger Gate, responded to this review
19 June 2013

Dear Garth J It is great to hear such wonderful feedback based on your return to Protea Hotel Kruger Gate. We have just completed a refurbishment and are continuously involved in training with STAFF. I apologise about your experience in the bar and this is certainly not the standard we are usually proud to offer. Your feedback will assist us... More

Los Angeles, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

The hotel is very inviting... everyone seemed to be smiling from the time we got to the gate to the time we left three days later. The lobby is an open area with an extremely high ceiling giving us the feel that we were actually outdoors. The way to the rooms is through open walkways that make you feel like... More

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ProteaHotels, General Manager at Protea Hotel Kruger Gate, responded to this review
19 June 2013

Dear mambisa72 What a fantastic review, filled with great feedback. Thank you for sharing your experience with the TripAdvisor community. The STAFF at Protea Hotel Kruger Gate are extremely passionate about providing the best GUEST service and creating an environment that is welcoming for our GUESTS. Based on your comments, it is wonderful to know that their approach is noticed... More

Ellicott City MD
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57 reviews 57 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

We stayed in a remodeled room. It was clean, spacious, with comfortable bedding and just a few minutes walk or drive from the Paul Kruger Gate entrance of the Game Reserve. Located near the river, you could see some gme there at times. This property was well kept and consisted of walkways leading to the rooms and the common areas.... More

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ProteaHotels, General Manager at Protea Hotel Kruger Gate, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Dear markjoe I love reading our GUEST reviews as they reflect the experience we are providing, which is so important to us. Thank you for your feedback on TripAdvisor, which will assist us in our on-going search for excellence. Protea Hotel Kruger Gate is near the end of the complete renovation of our rooms and it is positive to hear... More

Washington DC, District of Columbia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

The hotel is very close to Kruger national park which is great. The amenities were nice and the rooms were clean. Staff wasn't the friendliest in my opinion when we asked for wireless. The hotel touted wireless, but it wasn't available so we had to use the computer in the staff office.

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ProteaHotels, General Manager at Protea Hotel Kruger Gate, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Dear lovelyinparis76 Thank you for staying with us during your visit to the bushveld and for posting a review on TripAdvisor. Our GUESTS find it very convenient that we are located so close to the Paul Kruger Gate. This means that, whether going on a planned safari or using one’s own car, the start is a few minutes away. It... More

Prevost, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Very good service, staff are amazingly nice, always smiling. The hotel has the BEST location looking over the Kruger park. Food was excellent. Room was spotless. Nothing negative to mention. Can't wait to go back! :)

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ProteaHotels, General Manager at Protea Hotel Kruger Gate, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Dear Nathcat Your enthusiasm about your amazing stay at Protea Hotel Kruger Gate really came through in your review. Thank you for showing such wonderful appreciation for the hotel and posting it on TripAdvisor. Not only are we located minutes away from the Paul Kruger Gate, but the views from our lookout deck allow GUESTS to marvel at the beauty... More

Melbourne, Australia
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57 reviews 57 reviews
48 hotel reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

My wife and I recently stayed for two nights at the Protea Hotel Kruger Gate. The hotel is very conveniently located close to the Kruger National Park, less than five minutes drive from the entrance gates. The public areas of the hotel are built in open style, thatched roof building with connecting open air walkway to the accommodation wings. The... More

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ProteaHotels, General Manager at Protea Hotel Kruger Gate, responded to this review
28 May 2013

Dear Aussie-Traveller3121 Thank you for the time you have taken to review our hotel and give valuable feedback. With the unique location of Protea Hotel Kruger Gate, the design of the hotel is meant to blend in with the surroundings to ensure that GUESTS enjoy an authentic bush experience. The impalas and monkeys also like to get in on the... More

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4 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

Stayed here for 3 nights as part of a group on my first trip to Africa and have to say I loved it. You feel like your on safari the moment you arrive. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with a fantastic shower, but you will spend very little time in your room as you can sit on the viewing... More

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ProteaHotels, General Manager at Protea Hotel Kruger Gate, responded to this review
28 May 2013

Dear Swampit You certainly set the mood for an amazing review and we are only too happy to have done this for you during your stay. I found myself smiling whilst reading your comments and proud that you trip to Southern Africa was such a success. Just as you mentioned, even though we are located in the bushveld, comfortable rooms... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 via mobile

Free Wifi is available only at reception.... No arrangement for water to Drink (if you forget to buy)...…… )...……..…… )...……..…… )...……..…… )...……...…… )...……..…… )...……..…… )...……..…… )...……...…… )...……..…… )...……..…… )...……..…… )...……...…… )...……..…… )...……..…… )...……..…… )...……...…… )...……..…… )...……..…… )...……..…… )...……g

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ProteaHotels, General Manager at Protea Hotel Kruger Gate, responded to this review
27 May 2013

Dear Anurage It was a pleasure to host you! We thank you for sharing your feedback with the TripAdvisor community. I am pleased to let you know that the Wi-Fi situation has been fixed. When you next visit us, feel free to phone room service who will gladly arrange some bottled water for you. We wish you safe travels and... More

Gloucester, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

We stayed here for three nights in April 2013 while on a touring holiday in Southern Africa. It is a beautiful lodge with comfortable room, a good statndard of food and drink and ideally placed for exploring Kruger Park

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ProteaHotels, General Manager at Protea Hotel Kruger Gate, responded to this review
28 May 2013

Dear Remoulds Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the TripAdvisor community. A holiday in the bush is a great treat and comfortable rooms, with delicious food and beverage offerings make such a difference. To top it all, being located just metres away from the Paul Kruger Gate is convenient and unique to Protea Hotel Kruger Gate. I am... More

Johannesburg, South Africa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

Our first stay at the Protea Hotel Kruger Gate was in 2004 and we have been regular visitors since then. We like it because of its proximity to the Kruger and because of its special atmosphere created by the wooden walkways, the African bush that envelops it, the outdoors boma where the buffet dinner is served and its deck overlooking... More

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ProteaHotels, General Manager at Protea Hotel Kruger Gate, responded to this review
27 May 2013

Dear SweetnNice Wow! I am so grateful for your amazing review and loyalty towards Protea Hotel Kruger Gate. Thank you for writing such a descriptive review on TripAdvisor. It is so important for us to hear how our GUESTS perceived the hotel and its services. Based on your feedback of a picture perfect bushveld location and newly renovated rooms; we’re... More

 
 
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Additional Information about Protea Hotel Kruger Gate

Address: on Sabi River at the Paul Kruger Gate | Portia Shabangu Rd, Skukuza 1350, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Mpumalanga > Skukuza
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Luxury Hotels in Skukuza
#2 Family Hotels in Skukuza
Price range (per night): ₹9,599 - ₹14,340
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Protea Hotel Kruger Gate - Where the bushveld is your playground, no matter your age! Protea Hotel Kruger Gate, a superior lodge style hotel on the banks of the Sabie River in Mpumalanga offers an affordable luxury getaway. The ambiance of comfort is unforgettable in the context of the African bush. Enjoy the serenity of being in a tree house that overlooks the bushveld, whilst you watch the wildlife go by. Keep your head in the clouds as the veranda and walkway to your air-conditioned room is at a level normally the sole domain of the variety of birds found in the area. Situated only 100 meters from the Paul Kruger Gate of the Kruger National Park, the luxurious Protea Hotel Kruger Gate provides guests with the ideal location from which to experience wildlife first-hand. This lodge offers bush drives in a Private Reserve and throughout the Kruger National Park, along with open vehicle safaris and organized game trails for you and your family. Don’t forget your binoculars in this birdwatchers paradise. A days adventure is best ended off with a visit to the stunning open air Lapa Restaurant. With an extensive array of local foods to choose from, enjoy a dinner under the African stars. We can even make special arrangements for a Tree house sleep out. ... more   less 
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