Title: The Zarafa - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# The Zarafa

Mountain-surrounded retreat where travelers can unwind in nature, rejuvenate at the spa, or lounge beside one of four outdoor pools

## Photo gallery for The Zarafa

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

The Zarafa offers an upscale retreat amid mountain scenery with garden grounds. Guests enjoy a free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and can book spa treatments like aromatherapy or Swedish massage before relaxing at one of the four outdoor pools.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Spa
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant

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### Luxury Villa

- Hill view
- 2153 sq ft
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- 1 King Bed

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### 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 Kruger National Park and Phabeni 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Mbombela.dx2575)

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-25.06483%2C31.08267&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ra4OWjNm5urvFbjW0fYD7hvRNsA=)

75 Doppio Lane, Shiloh Estate, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242

### What's nearby

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Elephant Whispers  
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- Perry's Bridge Reptile Park  
12 min drive \- 8.2 km
- Hazyview Juction Mall  
13 min drive \- 14.9 km
- Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary  
14 min drive \- 8.2 km
- Shangana Cultural Village  
17 min drive \- 15.6 km

### Getting around

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

### Restaurants

- Mugg & Bean  
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- Mugg & Bean  
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- Kuka  
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- Pioneer's Grill  
12 min drive
- Abies Pub & Grill  
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## 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 deep-tissue massage, aromatherapy, or a manicure/pedicure. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps. 

You'll also find perks like:

- 5 outdoor pools along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
- Free self parking
- A nature reserve, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as private pools and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes. 

Extra amenities include: 

- Heating and ceiling fans
- Hydromassage showers, deep soaking tubs, and hair dryers
- 50-inch LED TVs with premium channels
- Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, 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 transportation

- Free covered self parking on site

### 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 elevator
- Tile flooring in room

### More

- Designated smoking areas
- Mosquito nets

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Blackout drapes
- Pillow menu
- Premium bedding

### Bathroom

- Bathrobes
- Deep soaking bathtub
- 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

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

### Property payment types

## 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

### Property is also known as

The Zarafa Hotel

The Zarafa Mbombela

The Zarafa Hotel Mbombela

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## Reviews

## The Zarafa Reviews

10

### Exceptional

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Amenities

### 10

Staff & service

### 10

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

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8 - Good

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6 - Okay

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## Reviews

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### 10/10 Excellent

#### Sara

Oct 28, 2024

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.

##### Sara

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024