Best hotels and hostels in Mpumalanga

Simplicity, elegance and a masterly design that keeps the premises cool using the afternoon breeze mark this exceptional accommodation. Rooms are beautifully furnished and have balconies overlooking a nature...

These seven quaint, good-sized cottages, in a beautiful and historical location on the northeastern edge of town, are well kitted out and full of character. A walking trail leads up the creek from the lovely...

Perched right on the park boundary, this cracking gay-friendly lodge is a great place to relax pre or post Kruger, perhaps with views of wallowing hippos from the thatched riverside terrace. The 12 cool rooms...

A relaxing mountaintop retreat, welcoming Acra has great decks to enjoy the vertiginous valley views, a cosy bar and spacious rooms decked out in African decor. German–South African owner Holger is having fun...

Enjoy platteland (farmland) hospitality at this very Afrikaans and very friendly lodge 6km northwest of the town centre. Accommodation is in spacious, well-equipped bungalows with braais (barbecues) and there's a...

This classy hotel is one of our favourites in the province. The 19 small rooms in the main building are slick, stylish and individual; several feature art and design by contemporary South African artists – room...

This rambling resort has a wide choice of accommodation. The solid brick chalets on the canyon's edge are well set up, with TV, kitchenette, shower and bath; the pricier ones are worth it for the views and extra...

A solid budget choice, with self-catering facilities, food available and Kruger Flexi Tours offering activities from safaris to horse riding. Rooms are basic but spacious and good value with clean linen. Shared...

Beautifully located just a short walk from Berlin Falls, these six self-catering chalets have stone walls, African-print bedspreads, kitchens, garden areas with braai (barbecue) facilities, wood-burning...

This pretty river-stone house has a fabulous pool terrace with a safari-tent bar and braai (barbecue), all overlooking the Sabie River valley. Inside are a lounge, pool table and games room. The eight rooms with...

This friendly backpackers has a variety of rooms in good condition, plus basic wooden cabins, a self-catering rondavel (round hut with conical roof) and self-catering cottage. It's a nice country spot to chill...

Stoep is a pretty colonial-style house with a small garden, pool, lapa (circular area with a fire pit) and braai (barbecue) in the heart of town. There are six quiet and spacious self-catering rooms and a...

This sprawling, well-equipped lodge's 23 en-suite rooms have vaulted bamboo ceilings, comfy beds and animal-themed decor. The recently renovated hostel, a separate property next door, offers a variety of room...

This is a top Nelspruit guesthouse. Rooms have double-height ceilings, private patios and corner bathrooms with views. There's also a small spa and the excellent Orange Restaurant on-site. On the same hilltop...

This rustic hillside eyrie has rooms in the main cottage and two chalets. With a fully equipped kitchen, a wood-burner and book exchange in the comfy lounge and a braai spot overlooking the hazy plains, it's...

This place is a standout, with great thatch and brick rooms featuring quality furniture, honesty bars, wildlife artworks and vintage African tourism posters. There's a poolside bar, a badminton court and...

This quiet backpackers, 10km from Kruger's Crocodile Bridge gate, has a spacious lounge, terrace and watchtower gazing at the park across the river, where elephants are often spotted. The shipshape en-suite rooms...

The best place to stay in town, with 12 well-equipped rooms occupying stone cottages dotted around grassy, flower-filled lawns. Rooms have vaulted ceilings, a sitting area, an open fireplace and a terrace...

This rustic spot has a definite party atmosphere with nights full of drinking, bongo drumming and bonfires. It's clean and well equipped, featuring a lounge with a pool table, a TV room and a kitchen, and the...

In a wonderful tropical garden that will make your heart sing (no, really!) are eight excellent rondavels (round huts with conical roofs), with outside tables and chairs to enjoy the beautiful garden outlooks....