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Highgrove House

★★★★★ No 1 Highgrove Avenue, 27km- Whiteriver 17km, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1241, Mbombela, ZA

9.4 guest rating· 15 reviews

The five stars

Highgrove House holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Full-service spa, Terrace, Sauna, Concierge service and Outdoor pool - seasonal.

About this hotel

Luxurious Spa Experience

Indulge in a spa retreat with massages, facials, and a spa tub. For recreation, there's a sauna and outdoor pool. Enjoy fine dining at The Royal or opt for room service.

Upscale Accommodations

Relax in individually decorated rooms with fireplaces and private plunge pools. Sleep on a memory foam bed with Egyptian cotton sheets. Entertainment includes plasma TVs and iPod docking stations.

Convenient Amenities

Take advantage of free Wi-Fi, concierge services, and a hair salon. Enjoy a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast daily. With a computer station and express check-in, a stress-free stay awaits.

Book now for a luxurious escape at Highgrove House in Mbombela, just a stone's throw away from Kruger National Park and other attractions.

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Rooms & rates

Executive Suite

Sleeps 2 · 78 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

Luxury Suite

Sleeps 2 · 45 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Full-service spa
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Sauna
  • Free self parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Banquet hall
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  • Computer station
  • Concierge service
  • Designated smoking area
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Express check-out
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Garden
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Library
  • Luggage storage
  • Picnic area
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Steam room
  • Terrace
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location

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No 1 Highgrove Avenue, 27km- Whiteriver 17km, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1241, Mbombela, ZA

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9.415 reviews

Amazing stay

10.0

Outstanding stay! One of the best experiences I have ever had. Too bad we can't give more than 5 stars. Everything is thought out down to the smallest details. Thank you Tracey and all your lovely team for your fabulous welcome ✨ Definitely highly recommended !

Lorenzo · 2025-01-04

Guest review

10.0

Remote and rustic.

Adriaan · 2024-08-12

Guest review

10.0

If you are looking for a unique place close to Kruger then look no further! What makes Highgrove House truly magical is probably a well kept recipe. If I had to describe it, I’d say that you’d need to mix the hospitality and welcome of staying with family with a well polished high end establishment. Combine it all with the fact that you’re dining in a period mansion house. Top it up with a good measure of peaceful countryside atmosphere and you have the rough recipe for this unique place. I’ve stayed at quite a few high end hotels but these sometimes feel a bit impersonal as they have so many guests. Highgrove is a much more intimate setting and the owners get to know you and they truly care about making sure you have a wonderful and stress-free experience. The room I stayed in was an executive suite which had a balcony and an outdoor shower. It was so beautiful Of course my favourite part of the stay was the food (I love eating), I dine at Michelin star restaurants and this place really is comparable to that. Everything I ate was fresh and combined incredible flavours. The thing that I thought was remarkable and which even high end hotels or restaurants don’t always get right is that here they take into account your dietary restrictions and don’t just pretend to adjust the menu, they come up with dishes that don’t make you feel that your dietary restrictions are an issue and they ensure that whatever you’re eating is equal to what other guests are eating.

Donia · 2024-04-23

Guest review

10.0

Everything was perfect and Portia and the team were excellent hosts.

Verified traveler · 2019-09-28

Guest review

10.0

The property is fantastic. It is a classic vintage hotel property that reminds you of a another era but is maintained in 5 star condition. Highly recommend. The staff and dining were excellent. The only slight negative is the approach road is unpaved and a bit rough but not so bad as to deter one from staying here and enjoying an exceptional experience.

Verified traveler · 2019-03-15

Nice and quiet stay

8.0

Nice and quiet hotel with very friendly personnel. Breakfast and diner are good. No WiFi on the room, only at the reception/main house.

Verified traveler · 2018-10-10

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Highgrove House really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Alcohol is not permitted at this property.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Sustainability Certifications

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Children and extra beds

No rollaway/extra beds available

Pets

Service animals not allowed

Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-out is available

General

Gloves are available to guests

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Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

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Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

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Masks are available to guests

Accessibility

No elevators

Food & Beverage

No alcohol allowed onsite

General

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

General

Staff wears personal protective equipment

General

Temperature checks are available to guests

Children and extra beds

Children not allowed

General

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

General

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

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Social distancing measures are in place

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Professional property host/manager

General

Protective clothing is available to guests

Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-in is available

Children and extra beds

No cribs (infant beds) available

Sustainability Certifications

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures