The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kruger National Park

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Are you deciding where to to stay for a weekend in Kruger National Park, South Africa? We've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria and have found the best options for a 3-day or 2-day trip. Whether you're with your family or on a romantic getaway, we've got the perfect weekend hotel in Kruger National Park for you. These selected hotels offer affordable rates with top-notch amenities, comfortable and relaxing rooms, and prime locations for sightseeing and exploring for a perfect long weekend trip. From museums to scenic walks and outdoor adventures, there's plenty of things to do in Kruger National Park over a weekend retreat. And when you're ready to refuel, these hotels are located near some of the best restaurants in the area. So why wait? Book your weekend getaway in Kruger National Park at one of these top hotels and get ready to experience all that the area has to offer.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Kambaku River Sands

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $612 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Kruger National Park
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

Located at Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, off Argyl Road, Kambaku River Sands has great rooms from $612 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.99 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 45.8 km from the city center, visitors will especially love breakfast, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a spa and wellness center at this convenient hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast in the room


Imbali Safari Lodge

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $884 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

A great place to stay is Imbali Safari Lodge which has nice rooms starting at $884. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and child care, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Kruger National Park PO Box 196. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a spa and wellness center, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and a private pool which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 74.2 km from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Private pool


Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $385 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Kruger National Park
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

We found Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $385. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Manyeleti Reserve Greater Kruger National Park. You'll also find child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, a spa, and laundry facilities which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 66.2 km from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service


Motswari Private Game Reserve

4-star Resort with prices starting at $816 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

With terrific rooms from $816, Motswari Private Game Reserve, at Bryanston provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, a spa, and free parking. It's located just 26 km from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Shindzela Tented Safari Camp

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $282 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

Shindzela Tented Safari Camp has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $282 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1 Jonniesdale Farm Timbavati. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, free parking, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for visitors. Just 51.8 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking


Also, take a look at the weekend trip hotels in nearby destinations: Hoedspruit and Phalaborwa.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Kruger National Park, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kruger National Park, Best Hotels for One Week in Kruger National Park, or Best Hotels for One Night in Kruger National Park.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Kruger National Park?

Kruger National Park Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$596

Travelers to Kruger National Park, South Africa will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $596. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kruger National Park.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $884
  • 4-star hotels: $714
  • 3-star hotels: $334


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