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umVangati House

4.5 star property
Luxury guesthouse with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
TV
TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed (Luxury King Room )

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed (Luxury King Room ) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed (Luxury King Room )

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, Mountain View (Mountain View Suite 1)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 828 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Mountain View Suite 2 )

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Mountain View Suite 2 )

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 829 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Luxury Queen Room )

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Luxury Queen Room ) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Luxury Queen Room )

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Mountain View Suite 3 )

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Mountain View Suite 3 )

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 829 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Hoedspruit, umVangati House is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blyde River Canyon and God's Window. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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Swadini Road (D2189), Blyde River Canyon, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 22 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Hoedspruit Reptile Centre - 25 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 42 min drive - 21.7 miles
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 43 min drive - 24.7 miles
  • Jessica the Hippo - 51 min drive - 23.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anne's Cotton Club Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kadisi Restaurant - ‬84 min drive
  • ‪Black Chilli Eatery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪24° South - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wildebeest Lapa Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

umVangati House

Luxury guesthouse in the mountains
Located close to Blyde River Canyon, umVangati House provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A front-desk safe, a nature reserve, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at umVangati House feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2014
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 16 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 800.00 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from January 01 to December 31
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Umvangati House Hotel Hoedspruit
Umvangati House Hotel
Umvangati House Hoedspruit
Umvangati House
umVangati Hoedspruit
umVangati
umVangati House Guesthouse Hoedspruit
umVangati House Guesthouse
umVangati House Guesthouse
umVangati House Hoedspruit
umVangati House Guesthouse Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Does umVangati House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–6:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at umVangati House?

As of Aug 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at umVangati House on Aug 28, 2025 start from $281.51, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is umVangati House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at umVangati House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at umVangati House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at umVangati House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does umVangati House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–7:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 800.00 per person applies.

Where is umVangati House located?

Situated in the mountains, this luxury guesthouse is in the same region as Blyde River Canyon and God's Window.

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umVangati House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from umVangati House were breathtaking, each dish was delectable, the staff and owners were so friendly and helpful. The room was lovely, clean, comfortable and felt very safe. I could not recommend this place more highly. It was the highlight of my trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing in every way, we could not fault it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would recommend

Five star luxury in the middle of Blyde River Canyon. The food was delicious (both dinner and breakfast) and the views are spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable stay in a familairy atmosphere with great food. Lidia und Giel are amazing.The view is just impressive. It is also possible to see some wild animals at the water hole. For me it is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Thank you so much for the great stay! We hope we'll come back one day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Most Perfect Romantic Getaway

WOW!! From the second you arrive, to the moment you leave you are treated like royalty. This family run business in the mountains is the perfect getaway. All the family members are extremely friendly, professional and have a great knowledge of the house and the surrounding area. They also have a watering hole, to which someone will notify you when animals are there. As we traveled for our honeymoon, we decided to upgrade to a suite, and we were not disappointed. The views from the room were mind-blowing. The room itself had maybe the comfiest bed I have ever slept in, great amenities provided, as well as pool towels for the pool at the main house. In the main house, the infinity edge swimming pool has the most insane view of the mountains. You can choose to have your meals inside, outside, next to a fire pit or treat yourself and eat in the wine room. Unfortunately, im not a wine drinker, but the wine room was amazing. I genuinely cant say enough about how amazing this place is. The local area has lots of great activities, we visited Jessica The Hippo and a Hot Air Balloon ride both of which I highly recommend. If you are thinking of a trip then this is the place to stay, I promise it wont disappoint. The only thing I would mention is the long driveway, Id highly recommend a higher car, but we did manage in our saloon car. On the drive up we saw giraffe, so please stick to the speed limit, as they come out of nowhere. To sum it up, the best place I have ever stayed.
The view over the info fence edge pool
A beer with a view
Breakfast setup
Corner bath with the best view ever
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Most Perfect Romantic Getaway

WOW!! From the second you arrive, to the moment you leave you are treated like royalty. This family run business in the mountains is the perfect getaway. All the family members are extremely friendly, professional and have a great knowledge of the house and the surrounding area. They also have a watering hole, to which someone will notify you when animals are there. As we traveled for our honeymoon, we decided to upgrade to a suite, and we were not disappointed. The views from the room were mind-blowing. The room itself had maybe the comfiest bed I have ever slept in, great amenities provided, as well as pool towels for the pool at the main house. In the main house, the infinity edge swimming pool has the most insane view of the mountains. You can choose to have your meals inside, outside, next to a fire pit or treat yourself and eat in the wine room. Unfortunately, im not a wine drinker, but the wine room was amazing. I genuinely cant say enough about how amazing this place is. The local area has lots of great activities, we visited Jessica The Hippo and a Hot Air Balloon ride both of which I highly recommend. If you are thinking of a trip then this is the place to stay, I promise it wont disappoint. The only thing I would mention is the long driveway, Id highly recommend a higher car, but we did manage in our saloon car. On the drive up we saw giraffe, so please stick to the speed limit, as they come out of nowhere. To sum it up, the best place I have ever stayed.
The view over the info fence edge pool
A beer with a view
Breakfast setup
Corner bath with the best view ever
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible Views and Amazing Hosts

This place is INCREDIBLE. The hosts are the nicest people. The views are even nicer than the photos make it look, and the same with the actual place There's a huge open area in the main house and two decks. Then the rooms also have incredible views. We had dinner each night and breakfast each day and all the meals were great and very filling! Would highly recommend coming out here and seeing Blyde River Canyon and enjoying this incredible home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional stay

Absolutely amazing stay. The views are stunning and everything is just extraordinarily beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay!

We had a great stay at the umVangati House. We were very well welcomed and amazed by the location and view from the house. Everything is organised to make sure you'll have an enjoyable stay. We will definitely come back. We chose to have diner at the house and would definitely recommend it, food was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Perfect Spot to Relax and Unwind.

I’m truly lost for words to describe how beautiful this place is. It’s like a stunning Bel Air Mansion where, instead of Hollywood neighbours, you’re more likely to see a troop of noisy baboons or a herd of Zebra at the house’s very own watering hole a couple of hundred metres away. You MUST order Lidia’s evening meal (because it’s delicious) and try some of Giel’s Wine (because he has a gorgeous wine cellar under the main house). Try to stay two or three nights and you’ll have the most relaxing time.
Delicious Breakfast, poolside.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jinwook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning! And lovely hosts
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place, excellent meals, amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente opção próxima ao Blyde River

Recebemos um welcome drink na entrada (cortesia) . Os proprietários e a gerência são muito gentis. Os quartos são ultra confortáveis, silenciosos e com mimos exclusivos. Recomendo jantar no hotel pois é 20km da cidade , e conta com um menu completo (entrada, prato principal, e sobremesa ) por cerca de 440 rands por pessoa . Enfim valeu demais !!! O café da manhã e cortesia e foi o melhor que tivemos na viagem ( sendo que fiquei em diversos 5 estrela ) Nota 10!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bertrand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lugar excepcional!

Melhor hotel que ficamos na Africa do Sul. Quartos confortáveis, proprietários simpáticos e com certeza a melhor comida que experimentamos na Africa do Sul. A vista para Blyde River Canyon é simplesmente fantástica. E possível ver animais bebendo água a partir do deck do hotel. As áreas comuns são lindas, incluindo uma piscina com vista fantástica. Vale muito a pena!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Casa de cinema no meio dos canyons

Ótimo atendimento, você é sempre bem tratado pelos donos do umVangati. A casa é coisa de cinema...linda, moderna, muito bem decorada, com um vista impressionante!! Ficamos hospedados no quarto casal luxo (suíte 1), o quarto é enorme, moderno e com varanda. A banheira e o chuveiro tem vista para os canyons (muito bonito). Solicitamos o jantar para noite que passamos lá, o mesmo foi preparado pela dona do umVangati, que estava saborosíssimo!! Os únicos arrependimentos foram não ter ficado hospedado mais uma noite e ter feito o tour pelos canyons.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traveled all over the world and I have never had better service,food and scenery. It is awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martin , Bonn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exotisch Luxuriöse Unterkunft

Das umVangati House ist etwas spezielles in jeder Beziehung. Die Lage ist exponiert. Die Architektur und Ausstattung Luxuriös. Ganz liebevolle Gastgeber mit sehr persönlichem aber immer passendem Kontakt. Das Essen wird von der Hausherrin persönlich zubereitet und ist unglaublich gut. Selbst für mich als Vegetarier hat sie etwas gezaubert, was mit Abstand das beste Essen war, was ich im Urlaub in Südafrika bekommen habe. Das ganze hat seinen Preis, ist aber für die Leistung die man erhält jedenfalls angemessen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eyal, israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simply perfect

What can I say: Great view, Super tasty food, Very welcoming staff, Outstandingly beatiful "decor" of the house, Attention to details, Proximity to the Blyde canyon. I would gladly return next time. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

the place you want to visit again.

betiful place and the service was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Views!

Umvangati is a modern house looking over the Drakensburg and Blyde River Canyon - with amazing views! It's a perfect escape for some peace and quiet, a bit of forced 'switch off', which is what we needed. Rooms are lovely (we were in queen), and the whole house spacious and stylish. Hosts were very welcoming and helpful. Food is excellent. My only suggestion for dinners is to give a choice of main in case it's something you don't eat. We drove from Kruger Park and was great to do both. Thanks for the lovely stay.