Ratings based on 73 Verified Reviews
4.8 Room cleanliness
4.9 Service & staff
4.7 Room comfort
4.8 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 30 Nov 2022
Khaya Ndlovu is a rare gem. The beautifully curated indoor and outdoor spaces on the manor strike the perfect balance between elegance and homeliness. All the staff provide perfect but at the same time very relaxed and super friendly service. The food is delicious. South African hospitality at its best!
by A verified traveler
Posted 10 Mar 2022 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Great hotel in the middle of a private reserve
Posted 1 Mar 2019 on HotelsThe hotel was great! Food and service was nice, and most of the facilities were in great condition. We went on two game drives which were really well run, with very knowledgeable staff. We hope to return one day soon!
Comment from Hotel Management
5 Mar 2019 by Caroline , Hotel Management
Dear Chelsea,
Thank you very much for staying with us and for your valuable feedback. We looking forward to welcoming you back again soon.
by A verified traveler
Good for first or last night especially
Posted 20 Feb 2019 on HotelsVery close and convenient to Hoedspruit Airport (about 5 min)
It’s a big lovely manor type house with rooms in the main house (I think) and another external house, gathering living room type spaces, a nice pool backyard area.
I think they are their own smaller game reserve, but we didn’t do a drive there. This is a good place to book just a room w/o drives included for much less. They “dehorn” their rhinos to prevent against poaching. There’s great debate on this subject. It WAS cool to see 4 rhinos at the waterhole during breakfast on the first day of our trip and also first day of 2019.
A full 3 course dinner is supposed to be included in nightly rate, but we stayed over NYE & they had a party.... which sounded nice, but instead of a proper dinner, we were just served finger foods (after 2 days of traveling).
We were invited to the manor’s NYE party, where we were offered drinks, so we were a bit surprised to get charged for them at check out.
The rooms we had were lovely (rooms 3 & 4). we were not in the main house, but in an additional wing.
Especially Loved the decor of the bathrooms. We had a family room which was MUCH more space than my son & I needed. There was a living room, a sort of dining room with antiques, 2 bedrooms with comfy beds and 2 bathrooms.
The Staff was very friendly & helpful. We loved the tortoise that strolls along the grounds.
Great spot for massages overlooking watering whole, lovely & refreshing pool & common sitting area
Comment from Hotel Management
22 Feb 2019 by Caroline , Hotel Management
Dear Michele,
Thank you very much for staying with us and for your valuable feedback, it has been noted. We do look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
by A verified traveler
A great safari base.
Posted 12 Nov 2018 on HotelsLovely friendly hotel, rooms are a little tired but the staff and location are excellent. We saw animals at the watering hole from breakfast.
Comment from Hotel Management
13 Nov 2018 by Caroline, Hotel Management
Dear Daniel,
Thank you very much for staying with us and for your valuable feedback.
by A verified traveler from San Jose
Posted 20 Oct 2018
Exemplary service, decor, and food. The Manor House, located within the Khaya Ndlovu Reserve, also has the best view in the lowveld. Relax by the infinity pool overlooking the waterhole, take a helicopter ride, or go on a game drive, the staff at The Manor House will see to your needs.
We spent the most relaxing Sunday by the pool. Drinks and food were brought to us by Surprise, just one of the well-trained and hospitable staff on site. Our room was tastefully decorated and the bed was VERY comfortable. The Manor House feels like a home away from home. We hoped to stay again on our next trip to Hoedspruit.
Comment from Hotel Management
23 Oct 2018 by Caroline, Hotel Management
Dear Teresa,
Thank you very much for the great and valued feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.
by A verified traveler
Posted 5 May 2018 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
21 Jun 2018 by Shannon - Marketing, Hotel Management
Thank-you for rating your stay 5 out of 5! So glad you enjoyed it :-)
by A verified traveler
Posted 18 Apr 2018 on Hotels
The place is very nice , staff is very helpful and friendly, price cues are a bit high
by A verified traveler
Amazing location and warm hospitality
Posted 9 Apr 2018 on HotelsOur only regret was having just one night at this idyllic hotel. The outside areas were stunning and we saw warthogs and impala at the watering hole at sundown. The staff make the real difference here with their warm hospitality, In particular, George really impressed us throughout our entire stay as well as the magnificent chef , Shane.
We truly felt like cherished guests
by A verified traveler
Perfect relaxation on a privately game reserve.
Posted 29 Oct 2017 on HotelsWe booked just for an overnight stay because we wanted to be close to Hoedspruit for shopping before going into Kruger.
We were surprised that the Manor House is in a private game reserve. Had we know we would have stayed longer in order to fully enjoy the premises which are stunning and do game drives too. They also have a special treat for guests with a rhino interaction.
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Comment from Hotel Management
16 Nov 2017
Thanks very much for your lovely review.
We look forward to seeing you again soon!
