Protea Hotel Kruger Gate (South Africa/Skukuza) - Hotel Reviews

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 Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #4 of 4 hotels in Skukuza

Price Range: $$

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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Also Known As:: Protea Kruger Gate Hotel Skukuza; Protea Kruger Gate Skukuza; Protea Kruger Gate Hotel; Protea Kruger Gate; Kruger Gate Hotel; Protea Hotel Kruger Gate South Africa/Skukuza

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Rachel E

New York City, New York

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14 reviews

13 hotel reviews

Reviews in 13 cities

14 helpful votes

“Beautiful hotel! Kruger animals can be seen here (the not scary ones).”

Reviewed May 9, 2013

This place was definitely an amazing and extremely memorable hotel--I knew it would be nice, but the photos didn't do it justice. It's basically set in the middle of the rural area that is Kruger Park (it's technically outside of the park). But there are animals from the park walking around--like monkeys and impala, not lions or anything. Everything else... More

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Dear Rachel E What a great review and thank you for sharing your memorable experience on TripAdvisor. We are so lucky to be located in such a beautiful area where, as you noted, one is able to view the animals in their own environment. I would like to apologise for your below par spa treatment and I will be looking... More

ayh210

Senior Reviewer

7 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

2 helpful votes

“Decent stay, but bad first impression”

The Bad: Our initial reaction to the hotel was not so good. After a nice 7 hour drive from Johannesburg, the only thing we wanted to do was sit down, chill, and freshen up for a short while before our afternoon safari. It's located about 2 minutes from the entrance to kruger, so super convenient. They'd given us a room... More

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Dear ayh210 Thank you for providing us with such valuable feedback on TripAdvisor. I am pleased you enjoyed our food and beverage offerings. The TEAM sure knows how to put together a delicious spread for any occasion and they will be thrilled to hear your comments. I am a firm believer in setting positive first impressions and it is disappointing... More

Mercades S

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

5 helpful votes

“The perfect African Surprise”

Reviewed May 5, 2013 via mobile

The rooms are recently revamped, and lovely. The rooms are spacious and modern. I loved the wooden pathways raised in between the lush trees, from which the entire resort can be viewed, The hotel amenities are exceptional and the bar and lounge facilities overlook the Kruger national park, across the riverbed from where we spotted elephants, leopards etc. Staff were... More

Dear Mercades S The Kruger National Park is most definitely an ‘African Surprise’ and we are only too happy to be able to provide GUESTS with a unique experience. Our recently renovated rooms are beautiful and we are almost complete with the refurbishment project. The designers and TEAM will be thrilled to hear that their hard work is already being... More

Peter S

Coffs Harbour

12 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

“Value for money”

Reviewed May 4, 2013

The Protea Gate Hotel is just outside the entrance there are a variety of rooms some hotel style and also self-catering lodges some of the paths connecting the rooms to the main hotel are suspended wooden walkways, you get the feeling that your in a tree house and your very aware of the proximity to the park with cheeky monkey’s... More

Dear Peter S Thank you for your compliments and for sharing your feedback with the TripAdvisor community. Offering a unique safari experience and great value at the same time is definitely something we are very proud of. Your recognition of this is reassuring as we are continuously striving to achieve excellence in all areas. The walkways and viewing decks are... More

Oldbolter

Surrey, UK

Top Contributor

52 reviews

34 hotel reviews

Reviews in 29 cities

39 helpful votes

“Highly Recommended”

Reviewed May 3, 2013

We stayed here as our base for exploring Kruger Park, returning after a long time (amazingly over 10 years - that wont happen again) on basis that it was great the last time. Well, it was even better this time. It is literally walking distance to the Kruger Gate but with a hire car to venture into Park this didn't... More

Dear Oldbolter What an amazing review to compliment what seems to have been a wonderful stay! Whether using a hired car or a tour guide, our location is unquestionable and being so close to the Paul Kruger Gate really makes such a difference to ones stay. We are very excited about the renovations coming to a close by mid-2013, but... More

Godsgirl66

missouri

Senior Contributor

28 reviews

10 hotel reviews

Reviews in 17 cities

6 helpful votes

“great location”

Reviewed April 27, 2013

Best location to explore Kruger Park from. Rooms are nice. Water is provided daily for room use. Had a problem with my shower so you might want to check yours on arrival. Isolated room issue, I'm sure. More smiles from the staff please. Common areas are lovely and the food rocks. The evening buffet was awesome. Very large and with... More

Dear Godsgirl66 Thank you for your review on TripAdvisor and for choosing to stay with Protea Hotels during your visit to South Africa. Situated minutes away from the Paul Kruger Gate, you are 100% correct that we have the best location to explore the Kruger Park from. I apologise for the issue regarding your shower and we will be attending... More

Alexandra M

Maputo, Mozambique

13 reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

4 helpful votes

“Very nice hotel !”

Reviewed April 25, 2013

Me and my husband we are great fans of Kruger Park and we go there very often during the weekends. Normally we stay at PH Paul Kruger Gate. We find that this hotel is very well located, staff is very friendly and the renovation works have improved it a lot. Before the renovation the rooms were a little bit depressing,... More

Dear Alexandra M Thank you for your support of Protea Hotel Kruger Gate and for posting a review on TripAdvisor. A getaway to the Kruger National Park is a treat that everyone should experience. We do our best to enhance our GUESTS’ stay with the great lookout decks and comfortable rooms. The TEAM is extremely excited about the renovations and... More

Sandy M

Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa

11 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

3 helpful votes

“Splendid Venue”

Reviewed April 22, 2013

We attended a wedding at the hottel. And all stayed at the selfcatering chalets. It was well equipped with everything you need and very comfortable. The staff was very helpfull and nothing was to much to ask. The food catered for the wedding was devine and very profesionally laid out. The hotel has got a spacious open air decks and... More

Dear Sandy M We are always happy when GUESTS share their special occasions with us and I am pleased that Protea Hotel Kruger Gate was able to provide an ‘awesome weekend in the bush’. When it comes to travelling in groups, the chalets tend to be a great option as they offer their own sense of privacy for the getaway.... More

Vorsters

Melkbosstrand, South Africa

81 reviews

19 hotel reviews

Reviews in 27 cities

““Safari Experience””

Reviewed April 21, 2013

We went for the day to the Kruger National Park, and decide to have lunch just outside the Kruger Gate. We sat on the stoep with bold wooden furniture. We enjoyed the quick lunch, typical safari Experience.

Dear Vorsters If you are looking for a Safari Experience then you definitely came to the right place. Thank you for your positive comments regarding the lunch you had with us. Situated only minutes from the Paul Kruger Gate, with viewing decks to watch the animals pass by, Protea Hotel Kruger Gate offers a unique bushveld experience. I will be... More

CatloverDurban

Durban

Reviewer

3 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“Self catering Kruger Gate Protea Hotel”

Reviewed April 18, 2013

As a family with two young children, we really loved the selfcatering chalet at the Hotel. It was spacious, clean and had everything we needed. Seeing the animals in close proximity was awesome - right in front of the vewing deck. The children also loved the pools and kids facilities which were clean and well maintained. We made use of... More

Dear CatloverDurban Your comments are everything that a General Manager wishes to hear! I am delighted to read such amazing feedback regarding you recent stay at Protea Hotel Kruger Gate. Our self-catering chalets are ideal for families or those travelling in small groups. I am glad that they were to your liking and provided all the facilities you required. Ensuring... More

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