Reviews of Kruger Gate Hotel 4 stars
On the Sabi River at the Paul Kruger Gate, R536, 7020 Skukuza, South Africa
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt’s a beautiful property with very friendly and attentive employees. The lighting is warm and inviting and the resort feels like a huge treehouse with wildlife everywhere. The property even went above and beyond helping us to celebrate our anniversary.
Dear Michael, Thank you so much for having chosen Kruger Gate Hotel as your hotel of choice to celebrate your special occasion with our Kruger Family. We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing stay, making your anniversary celebration one of the fondest memories ever! Your top ratings across all aspects of our property and service are greatly appreciate. We cannot wait for you to visit us again to create more fond memories together! Kind Regards, Sarah Watson Guest Relations Manager
Dear Michael, Thank you so much for having chosen Kruger Gate Hotel as your hotel of choice to celebrate your special occasion with our Kruger Family. We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing stay, making your anniversary celebrat… Show more
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent selection for breakfast with fresh fruit and cooked breakfast available
the game drives were quite long and not enough breaks between. The guide could offer more information and at times drove too fast we struggled to depict out the animals.
Dear Cynthia, Thank you so much for having stayed with us at Kruger Gate Hotel and for sharing your great feedback. We are so pleased to hear that you had enjoyable stay with our great location and delicious food having met your expectations. The full day safari is a long time spent in the park, offering GUESTS the opportunity to be driven deeper into the wild of the Kruger, and distance between picnic spots or the lunch stop can be limited especially with additional time spent at an amazing sighting. Your concern raised has been shared for immediate attention, to ensure we continue offering the best safari experience to all our GUESTS. We hope you are travelling safely and will visit us again in the near future. Kind Regards, Sarah Watson Guest Relations Manager
Dear Cynthia, Thank you so much for having stayed with us at Kruger Gate Hotel and for sharing your great feedback. We are so pleased to hear that you had enjoyable stay with our great location and delicious food having met your expectati… Show more
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFantastic resort, lovely staff, excellent food and great location, kids loved the pool
Unfortunately the infinity pool was closed during our stay for maintenance but this is a rare occurrence
Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for having stayed with us at Kruger Gate Hotel and for sharing your wonderful experience. We are delighted to hear our friendly staff, delicious food and unique hotel, exceeded your expectations, making this a perfect safari experience for you and your family. Thank you so much for highly recommending our hotel to other travellers. We hope you are travelling safely and look forward to you visiting us again for more magical Kruger memories. Kind Regards, Sarah Watson Guest Relations Manager
Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for having stayed with us at Kruger Gate Hotel and for sharing your wonderful experience. We are delighted to hear our friendly staff, delicious food and unique hotel, exceeded your expectations, making this … Show more
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAmazing location and the food is great incredible.
Nothing major. Getting a little bit expensive compared to other options out there.
Dear Paul, Thank you so much for having stayed with us at Kruger Gate Hotel and for sharing your amazing bush experience. We are delighted that our location and delicious food exceeded your expectations and your positive ratings are greatly appreciated. We look forward to you visiting us again for another memorable stay. Kind Regards, Sarah Watson Guest Relations Manager
Dear Paul, Thank you so much for having stayed with us at Kruger Gate Hotel and for sharing your amazing bush experience. We are delighted that our location and delicious food exceeded your expectations and your positive ratings are great… Show more
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFood
Staff terrible !!
Dear Amelia, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the food, but we are truly sorry to learn that your experience did not meet expectations. We take all feedback seriously and are committed to improving our service. I will be reaching out to you directly to better understand your experience and ensure your concerns are addressed. Warm regards, Sarah Watson Guest Relations Manager
Dear Amelia, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the food, but we are truly sorry to learn that your experience did not meet expectations. We take all feedback seriously and are commi… Show more
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIts deck overlooking Kruger park and the layout of hotel w all amenities Dinner Buffet was excellent along w breakfast. Buffet. Service exceptional
Dear Mei-Hua, Thank you so much for having stayed with us at Kruger Gate Hotel and for sharing your wonderful experience. Your kind words and positive feedback on our overall property and excellent service is greatly appreciated. We look forward to you visiting us again soon for more magical memories. Kind Regards, Sarah Watson Guest Relations Manager
Dear Mei-Hua, Thank you so much for having stayed with us at Kruger Gate Hotel and for sharing your wonderful experience. Your kind words and positive feedback on our overall property and excellent service is greatly appreciated. We look… Show more
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAbsolutely impressed with everything here. The room was so big, everything new, we would wake up and see impalas in the garden. Food was absolutely delicious. Like wow, so many options, for vegetarians as well. Would wait everyday for that dinner. Kind staff, we had some great game drives with them. So many options to chill, play boardgames, a gym that would compete with an actual commercial gym, so well equipped. Terrace and pool wow, we spotted so many animals just from there. Massage absolutely incredible, the view from the room was great as well. Probably one of the best hotel we stayed. And it’s so close to the park.
Dear Andreea, Thank you so much for having chosen Kruger Gate Hotel as your hotel of choice for your unique safari experience. We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing comfortable stay, enjoyed the delicious food, friendly staff, activities offered and your incredible massage, all having exceeded your expectations and leaving you with only the fondest memories of the Kruger. We hope you are travelling safely and look forward to you visiting us again soon. Kind Regards, Sarah Watson Guest Relations Manager
Dear Andreea, Thank you so much for having chosen Kruger Gate Hotel as your hotel of choice for your unique safari experience. We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing comfortable stay, enjoyed the delicious food, friendly staff, a… Show more
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation is great. You can watch wild animals while eating at the restaurant in the afternoon.
It would be better if there are more breakfast/dinner choices.
Morning Hongjing, Hope you are well. Thank you so much for having stayed with us at Kruger Gate Hotel and for sharing your great feedback. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and your overall positive ratings on our property and service is greatly appreciated. We hope you are travelling safely and look forward to you visiting us again in the future. Kind Regards, Sarah Watson Guest Relations Manager
Morning Hongjing, Hope you are well. Thank you so much for having stayed with us at Kruger Gate Hotel and for sharing your great feedback. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and your overall positive ratings on our prop… Show more
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEverything! From check in, to organizing safari's, to preparing meals and hot water bottles for the cold morning safari's, to dinner shows and entertainment... everything was taken care of. The staff really go above and beyond to make you feel relaxed and welcome. I can't recommend the Kruger Gate enough, we will be back 🙌🏽
Morning Mel, Thank you so much for having stayed with us at Kruger Gate Hotel and for sharing your awesome experience. We are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay with our passionate and friendly staff having made you feel part of the Kruger family. Your kind words and top recommendations of our hotel, are greatly appreciated. We cannot wait for you to visit us again for more magical Kruger memories. Kind Regards, Sarah Watson Guest Relations Manager Knowing that the unique safari experience and
Morning Mel, Thank you so much for having stayed with us at Kruger Gate Hotel and for sharing your awesome experience. We are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay with our passionate and friendly staff having made you f… Show more
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything was amazing! The location, the clean rooms, the friendly staff and the most scrumptious food. Especially the lamb on the spit on Friday night.
Nothing.
Dear Drikie, Hope you are well. Thank you so much for having stayed with us and for sharing your wonderful bush experience. Knowing that your stay was nothing less than amazing, with the close proximity of the park, our delicious food and excellent service having exceeded your expectations, truly warms our hearts. We look forward to you visiting us again soon! Kind Regards, Sarah Watson Guest Relations Manager
Dear Drikie, Hope you are well. Thank you so much for having stayed with us and for sharing your wonderful bush experience. Knowing that your stay was nothing less than amazing, with the close proximity of the park, our delicious food an… Show more
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe had an amazing stay at Kruger Gate Hotel! Perfectly located right at the park entrance, it made our game drives super easy. The views over the Sabie River are stunning, and you can even spot wildlife from the deck. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, the food was excellent, and the staff were incredibly warm and attentive. A perfect mix of comfort, nature, and convenience—we’ll definitely be back!
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Morning Diego, Thank you so much for having chosen Kruger Gate Hotel as your hotel of choice for your Kruger experience. We are thrilled to hear that your stay was amazing, with our comfortable accommodation, delicious food and excellent service from our friendly staff, all having exceeded your expectations. We cannot wait for you to visit us again for more magical Kruger memories. Kind Regards, Sarah Watson Guest Relations Manager
Morning Diego, Thank you so much for having chosen Kruger Gate Hotel as your hotel of choice for your Kruger experience. We are thrilled to hear that your stay was amazing, with our comfortable accommodation, delicious food and excellent … Show more
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent property. Very quiet and tranquil. Exceeds expectations
Evening Rearabetsoe, Thank you for having chosen Kruger Gate Hotel as your hotel of choice for your Kruger getaway. We are so pleased to hear that you had an excellent stay and look forward to you visiting us again soon. Kind Regards, Sarah Watson Guest Relations Manager
Evening Rearabetsoe, Thank you for having chosen Kruger Gate Hotel as your hotel of choice for your Kruger getaway. We are so pleased to hear that you had an excellent stay and look forward to you visiting us again soon. Kind Regards, Sa… Show more
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLoved our stay here, located right next to the gate. A very warm and helpful staff, the rooms are clean and spacious and super clean. You will see a few monkeys and small wild life on the property which is pretty cool. Loved their night buffet with so many delicious options and a very nice and fun environment with music and activities. Strongly recommend.
Dear Zeeshan, Thank you so much for having chosen Kruger Gate Hotel as your hotel of choice for your unique Kruger safari experience. We are delighted to hear that our comfortable accommodation, friendly staff, delicious food and great location on the banks of the Sabi River, exceeded your expectations. Your kind words and top recommendation of our hotel, truly warms our hearts. We wish you safe travels and look forward to you visiting us again for more magical Kruger memories! Kind Regards, Sarah Watson Guest Relations Manager
Dear Zeeshan, Thank you so much for having chosen Kruger Gate Hotel as your hotel of choice for your unique Kruger safari experience. We are delighted to hear that our comfortable accommodation, friendly staff, delicious food and great lo… Show more
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe pool bar and viewing platform area was a great way to have a drink and watch the animals late in the day.
Noise coming from the wheeled suitcases running over the deck boards early in the morning and late in the night.
Dear Dave, Thank you so much for having stayed with us at Kruger Gate Hotel and for your great feedback received. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and experienced some great sightings whilst enjoying your sundowners from our Pool Viewing Deck. We hope that enjoy the rest of your travels and are looking forward to you visiting us again soon. Kind Regards, Sarah Watson Guest Relations Manager
Dear Dave, Thank you so much for having stayed with us at Kruger Gate Hotel and for your great feedback received. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and experienced some great sightings whilst enjoying your sundowners fro… Show more
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewRooms, food and service very good.
Dear Nicholas, Thank you so much for your great feedback received. We are so pleased to hear that your stay was comfortable and our delicious food coupled with our great service met your expectations. We look forward to hosting you again in the future. Kind Regards, Sarah Watson Guest Relations Manager
Dear Nicholas, Thank you so much for your great feedback received. We are so pleased to hear that your stay was comfortable and our delicious food coupled with our great service met your expectations. We look forward to hosting you again … Show more
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation great. Style of lay-out. Helpful and friendly staff.
Nothing to dislike.
Dear Marc, Hope you are well. Thank you for you for having chosen Kruger Gate Hotel as your hotel of choice for your unique safari experience. We are thrilled to hear that you had an awesome stay and our friendly staff took good care of you. Your top recommendation of our hotel to other travellers is greatly appreciated. We look forward to you visiting us again soon for more magical memories. Kind Regards, Sarah Watson Guest Relations Manager
Dear Marc, Hope you are well. Thank you for you for having chosen Kruger Gate Hotel as your hotel of choice for your unique safari experience. We are thrilled to hear that you had an awesome stay and our friendly staff took good care of … Show more