Where to stay in Mpumalanga

For a province just 76 495km² (South Africa’s second smallest after Gauteng), you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation in Mpumalanga. Choose from a variety of hotels, B&B’s, self-catering units, backpackers and camping spots.

Hotels

If on-site amenities and privacy are what you’re looking for when choosing accommodation, then staying at a hotel is your best option. Hotels tend to offer fabulous amenities such as room service, swimming pools, restaurants and bars, gyms and personal concierge services. Here are a few options for hotels in Mpumalanga:

Walkersons Hotel & Spa, Dullstroom

Protea Hotel Kruger Gate, Skukuza

Royal Hotel, Pilgrim’s Rest

Riverview Inn, Malelane

Bed & Breakfasts

Bed and breakfast establishments are a popular choice for many when it comes to accommodation. You’re allowed private rooms and ensuite bathrooms and a delicious breakfast in the morning. Some B&B’s even offer hotel amenities like a swimming pool and all-meal food services. Here are some options for Bed & Breakfasts in Mpumalanga:

Torburnlea Luxury Bed and Breakfast, Mbombela

The Sabie Town House Guest Lodge, Sabie

Kruger Allo B&B, Komatipoort

Self-catering

Self-catering accommodation is perfect for those who want ultimate freedom and privacy wherever they’re staying. Usually in the form of entire houses, apartments or chalets, self-catering allows you total run of the place, including cooking, cleaning and use of any facilities. These are some options for self-catering accommodation in Mpumalanga:

Goedehoop Boutique Manor House, Malelane

Sabie Self Catering Apartments, Sabie

Auldstone House, Dullstroom

Backpacking

If you love meeting new people and making friends wherever you go, backpacker or hostel accommodation is an ideal option for you. Typically, you pay for a single bed in a room which others will share, but most backpackers also offer private rooms as well. Here are some options for backpackers in Mpumalanga: 

Dullstroom Backpackers, Dullstroom

Joy River Backpackers, Moremela

Kruger Inn Backpackers, Marloth Park

Camping

Staying outdoors amongst fauna and flora, under the stars and sky has huge appeal for many – especially in beautiful South Africa! Whether you’re glamping or really want to rough it, camping really allows you to appreciate all that Mother Nature has to offer. Here’s a few options for camping spots in Mpumalanga:

AfriCamps at Mackers, Hazyview

Sabie River Camp, Sabie

Mankele Campsite, Mbombela

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