10 Cottages in Mpumalanga: Best hotel deals for 2023

The Cycad, situated 370km’s east of Johannesburg, nestled in the heart of Mpumulanga’s capital, Nelspruit. The lodge boasts a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere in contrast to the buzz outside. The Cycad's Luxury Apartments feature modern and contemporary furnishings. The apartments are located 1km from Ilanga mall shopping complex. We are your solution for a luxurious stay in Nelspruit be it business, vacation, entertainment. Cycad Lodge boasts 59 serviced luxury apartment suites available for short and long term accommodation at affordable prices. Featuring flat-screen TV, DSTV, and a relaxing atmosphere, our apartments also offer a fully equipped kitchen and a lounge area perfect for entertaining guests for an Executive Apartment. With an en-suite bathroom for all room types. Apartments are serviced daily by housekeeping leaving your apartment clean and fresh, with laundry services available on request. We offer free WiFi and private parking. We speak every guests language!

Komati River Chalets is nestled on the confluence of the Komati and Crocodile Rivers in the Southern Kruger Park region of Mpumalanga’s wild frontier. Situated on 12 acres of Komati river front wilderness ensures that this is one of the regions premier country estates. The famous Kruger National Park, Crocodile bridge gate is a mere 12km from the lodge and the sweet veld grasses of the South Eastern Kruger National Park ensure that this is arguably the best game viewing area of the entire park as vast herds of plains game and predators alike are attracted to the spoils of this pristine area. Both Mozambique and Swaziland are but a stone throw from Komati River Chalets providing the perfect base from which to explore both exotic destinations. Set above the flood plain of the Komati River, the restaurant, bar and pool facilities, and the individual chalets are no more than fifty meters from the water’s edge where pods of hippos and an array of spectacular bird life will entertain for hours on end. The attention to detail and hands on management style of this family owned property ensure that Komati River Chalets is the ideal destination for the adventurous traveller.

Bo Kamer is a beautiful Victorian-style guest house with yellow wood floors, situated in the charming town of Ermelo. It is ideally located between Durban and the Kruger National Park. We offer ten comfortable en-suite rooms, all with DStv and Wi-Fi.

Tranquil Nest is situated adjacent to the R40 between White River and Hazyview, making it a conveniently located Mpumalanga, Kruger Holiday resort! Each Chalet is nestled amongst indigenous trees, home to a wide variety of birds, overlooking The Sabie River Valley, which lies at the edge of the escarpment of the misty Drakensberg Mountains. Various animals frequent Tranquil Nest including Zebra and small buck to name a few. The Kruger National Park remains one of the top tourist attractions in the world and this vacation resort in Mpumalanga is only 12 km from the Numbi and Phabeni Gates. Hazyview has become the hub of Mpumalanga, catering to a local and international market. Many outdoor activities, wildlife sanctuaries and spectacular scenic drives will ensure exciting day excursions. For the sport enthusiast, we have golf and tennis courts, as well as bowling greens, all in close proximity. Our Mpumalanga lodge offers accommodation to suit every need and our attention to detail will ensure that your every need is met. You get a little more than you expected. We also generate our own electricity in the event of power failures and have back up water, to ensure your comfort at all times.

The Cycad, situated 370km’s east of Johannesburg, nestled in the heart of Mpumulanga’s capital, Nelspruit. The lodge boasts a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere in contrast to the buzz outside. The Cycad's Luxury Apartments feature modern and contemporary furnishings. The apartments are located 1km from Ilanga mall shopping complex. We are your solution for a luxurious stay in Nelspruit be it business, vacation, entertainment. Cycad Lodge boasts 59 serviced luxury apartment suites available for short and long term accommodation at affordable prices. Featuring flat-screen TV, DSTV, and a relaxing atmosphere, our apartments also offer a fully equipped kitchen and a lounge area perfect for entertaining guests for an Executive Apartment. With an en-suite bathroom for all room types. Apartments are serviced daily by housekeeping leaving your apartment clean and fresh, with laundry services available on request. We offer free WiFi and private parking. We speak every guests language!

"Likweti" is the SiSwati word for "morning star", which symbolises new beginnings. The Private Reserve includes a four-star lodge and an estate. Those in the know say that location is everything. We tend to agree. But we also believe in a return to nature and in creating a sustainable lifestyle. This 2 000-hectare unique Lowveld paradise is located a mere 10 minutes' drive from the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport(KMIA), just 11 minutes from White River and only 20 minutes from Nelspruit. Nearby attractions include the world famous Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon and even the sunny beaches of Mozambique. Swaziland, the smallest country in the Southern hemisphere, is also within reach. Likweti lies both above and below the mist belts of the distant Swazi mountain escarpment in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Giraffe, nyala and warthog families wander freely on the property. Bird life abounds, with over 300 species calling the reserve home - a birdwatcher's paradise. Feathered residents include the elusive African Finfoot. Nocturnal sightings of bush baby, porcupine, serval and genet complete this tranquil bush experience. Accommodation at Likweti Lodge has been designed with maximum privacy and indulgent comfort top-of-mind ensuring that guests will enjoy their tranquil bush experience in the height of 4-star comfort.

Dunkeld Country Estate is a beautiful trout-and-game resort situated on over 1000 hectares only 3.7Kms from the popular village of Dullstroom. The area, renowned for its sub-alpine climate, high altitude and fly fishing waters, is favoured by city dwellers wanting to relax in the country and enjoy fresh air and panoramic views only 2.5 Hours from Johannesburg. The Resort consists of a central Lodge which offers 13 spacious Hotel rooms dotted around a fishing dam and near the main restaurant/ reception area. Our self-catering accommodation consists of 4 private self contained family suites and an additional 20 self-contained one bedroom chalets. Most of our rooms have an open fireplace to keep warm on those cold, and most popular, misty days. The heritage of the estate has been preserved with the conversion of the old farmhouse into a restaurant, which is more than a hundred years old. Our new reception, lounge and jazz bar was opened in August 2014 and compliments our banqueting facilities which cater to weddings, functions and conferences. We have a stone chapel, tea garden and can cater to your every need. Dunkeld is well known for its forest weddings. The resort boasts many well-stocked dams filled with Brown, Rainbow and Golden Trout, offering fly-fishing enthusiasts from novice to experienced the enjoyment of quality angling time in pursuit of that perfect catch. We are also passionate about introducing children to the art of fly fishing and one of our on-site guides holds a demo and teaching session every weekend. The estate also offers a host of family and child orientated activities. Our horse out rides are very popular as is our kiddies activity program. We are introducing new and fun activities every week. The Estate is located on the famous Panorama Route which takes visitors from Dullstroom all the way through remarkable landscapes to the Blyde River Canyon, Echo Caves and Pilgrims Rest. Dunkeld is also the perfect rest stop on the way to the Kruger National Park and the private reserves located in the Timbavati and Sabi Sands Reserves.

Orchards Farm cottages are situated in a litchi and mango orchard on the banks of the picturesque Komati River just off the N4 en route to the Mozambique Lebombo border post. The town of Komatipoort and the Lebombo border post are only a 5 minute drive away, and a 15 minute drive to the Crocodile Bridge gate of the Kruger National Park. Air-conditioning, Free wi-fi in cottages, satellite TV. Self-catering cottages with breakfast optional extra. The Mananga borderpost to Swaziland is 60 km to the South for easy access to the St. Lucia area and KwaZulu Natal.

Crystal Springs has achieved the perfect balance between pristine natural scenery, wildlife and holiday resort. Whether you are looking for a romantic, adventurous or relaxing break, Crystal Springs Mountain Lodge is the perfect choice. This picturesque location has an all year round charm that keeps travellers coming back. All holiday lovers will enjoy Crystal Springs’ spectacular cliffs and gorges, forests, murmuring streams, plunging waterfalls, grazing wildlife, luxury accommodation and vast array of onsite facilities and activities. What to do at Crystal Springs…For the young and young at heart we offer a games room, mini golf, tennis, squash, trampolines, jungle gyms, outdoor pools and an outdoor heated pool. For the adults we have a clubhouse with a gym, indoor heated pool, Jacuzzis, a sauna, a steam bath and a beauty salon. For nature lovers we offer walking trails, game drives, guided nature walks and game viewing hides. Crystal Springs is conveniently situated for easy access to many of Mpumalanga's most amazing tourist attractions. From the historic town of Pilgrim's Rest to nearby Sabie and Graskop; to the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes. The world-famous Kruger National Park - home to the Big Five – is only an hour’s drive from the resort.The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa awarded Crystal Springs Mountain Lodge with a four star grading. RCI has awarded Crystal Springs Gold Crown Status.Crystal Springs Mountain Lodge is a VRS managed resort.GPS co-ordinates:24º 51’ 51’’ S30º 42’ 41’’ E