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umVangati House

4.5 star property
Luxury guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Point of interest
TV
TV
Outdoor pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$481
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Room options

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Terrace/patio

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
  • 76.9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
  • 77.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 26.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
  • 77 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Swadini Road (D2189), Blyde River Canyon, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Motlatse Canyon Provincial Nature Reserve - 6 min drive
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 17 min drive
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 38 min drive
  • Three Rondavels - 86 min drive
  • Blyde River Canyon - 99 min drive

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anne's Cotton Club Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kadisi Restaurant - ‬85 min drive
  • ‪Upperdeck - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪24 Degrees South Self Catering - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wildebeest Lapa Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

umVangati House

Luxury guest house 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:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • A porter/bellboy, smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at umVangati House boast thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, 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 transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free 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 the mountains
  • Terrace

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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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

We should mention

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.

How much does it cost to stay at umVangati House?

As of 27 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at umVangati House on 30 Mar 2025 start from AU$480.66, including 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; nearby parking is also free.

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does umVangati House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A per person fee 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. 23 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

Amazing in every way, we could not fault it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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

Verified traveller

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

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

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 traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stunning! And lovely hosts
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful place, excellent meals, amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

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

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

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 traveller

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eyal, israel

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bing

the place you want to visit again.
betiful place and the service was perfect.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Juste magnifique !
Nous avons adoré notre séjour dans cette maison d'hôtes qui est juste sublime ! Le cadre, l'accueil des propriétaires, les chambres, le paysage, le petit déjeuner : tout est était parfait! On se sent dans un site à part : on a vraiment l'impression d'être dans un autre monde ! Je ne peux que recommander ce lieu !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

FRANCISCO JAVIER, Madrid

Una de las mejores estancia en hotel de mi vida
Es una casa privada con pocas habitaciones y el trato que dan los dueños es exquisito y 100% personalizado. La ubicación es muy buena para ir a explorar la Panorama Route y el Parque nacional de Kruger. El desayuno que sirven esta muy bueno y recomiendo probar las cenas. Las vistas desde la casa son preciosas. La habitación es acogedora y comoda. El wifi va bien. Lo recomiendo sin duda, no os arrepentireis!