The Zarafa

Property class: 4

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At The Zarafa, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a Swedish massage, a facial or a manicure/pedicure. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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A modern house with a swimming pool, a patio with seating, and a garden.

Luxury Villa

  • Hill view
  • 200 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A backyard with a swimming pool, a covered patio with lounge chairs, and a house with a tiled roof.

Luxury Villa

  • Hill view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
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About the area

Located in Mbombela, The Zarafa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Hazyview Juction Mall and Casterbridge Country Shopping are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Phabeni Gate and Numbi Gate. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Mbombela travel guide
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75 Doppio Lane, Shiloh Estate, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242

What's nearby

  • A garden pathway leading to a pergola covered in ivy, with a sign reading "Elephant Whigs."
    Elephant Whispers
    19 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Perry's Bridge Reptile Park
    18 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Hazyview Juction Mall
    20 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary
    22 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Phabeni Gate
    39 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kuka
    13 min drive
  • McDonald's
    13 min drive
  • KFC
    12 min drive
  • Nando's
    13 min drive
  • Pappa's Kitchen
    13 min drive

About this property

The Zarafa

  • Upscale hotel in the mountains
  • Take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities at The Zarafa. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a Swedish massage, a facial or a manicure/pedicure. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • 5 outdoor pools, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Tour/ticket information, a nature reserve and a front desk safe
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as private pools and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Hydromassage showers, deep-soaking baths and hairdryers
    • 50-inch LED TVs with premium channels
    • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 5 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Private pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

MastercardVisa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Does The Zarafa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 5 outdoor pools.

Is The Zarafa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Zarafa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Zarafa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Zarafa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Zarafa located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Hazyview Juction Mall and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Perry's Bridge Reptile Park. Phabeni Gate and Numbi Gate are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Reviews

The Zarafa Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect in every way. The service and attention to detail is outstanding. Nothing is too much trouble for The Zarafa team. So much thought has gone into the villas and service. The food is delicious. Truly an outstanding stay in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024