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umVangati House

Guest house

Swadini Road, Blyde River Canyon

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
11 mentions

The hosts are warm and make sure you feel taken care of

Everything about this place is amazing, the views, the food and the lovely staff

Great location
7 mentions

Stunning location, awe inspiring views, silence, great food, superb hospitality

The location, the hospitality and the food were all 10 out of 10

Comfortable rooms
4 mentions

The hosts, the incredible views, the location, the service, the food, the room, …

Room and common areas are top notch with a great attention to details

Good value
2 mentions

It's definitely worth the trip, especially because the staff and owners truly ma…

umVangati is a place worth visiting if you want to experience peace of mind and …

Breakfast available
2 mentions

Breakfast and dinner were also delicious

Breakfast was top class

Clean rooms
1 mentions

Such a warm welcoming, fantastic rooms, perfectly clean, delicious food and the …

Overview

Situated 33 km from Hoedspruit, umVangati House offers modern accommodation and features an outdoor pool and sun terrace with scenic views of the mountain. At umVangati House the air-conditioned units come complete with contemporary furnishings and include a flat-screen satellite TV, desk, safe and minibar. The elegant bathrooms offer free toiletries and free WiFi is available in the rooms. Some rooms have a seating area and private patio with a view. Breakfast is served on the pool deck and dinner is available upon request. The surrounding area and Blyde River Canyon which offers an array of activities ranging from hot air ballooning, elephant-back safaris and hiking. The Drakensig Golf Club is within 39 km and the Eastgate Airport is 1 hours’ drive away.

Traveller reviews

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Quinten

couple

May 9, 2026

10

The property itself is a work of art. Beautifully designed and the views are stunning. Breakfast and dinner were also delicious. The hosts are warm and make sure you feel taken care of.

A

Andy

couple

March 9, 2026

10

A unique place to get away from it all.

Stunning location, awe inspiring views, silence, great food, superb hospitality.

S

Sébastien

couple

March 5, 2026

10

The house and the view are breathtaking The team leader by Sonia is 5 stars. Really ! And the food is amazingly good. Such a good surprise Totally recommend the house of your dreams. ❤️

P

Paul

couple

March 5, 2026

10

Everything about this place is amazing, the views, the food and the lovely staff.

I

Ignazio

couple

February 9, 2026

10

The stay and experience far exceeded our wildest expectations! Every detail is thoughtful and exclusive. It's definitely worth the trip, especially because the staff and owners truly make you feel at home, pampering you with attention! We can't wait to return.

S

Shelly

couple

January 14, 2026

10

A beautiful home and the most spectacular setting! It doesn’t get better than this.

What a place! The photos don’t do it justice. We will never forget our stay. Beauty every direction you look. The mountain suites are just incredible. Waking up to those spectacular views was so special. Highly recommend a helicopter ride through the cannon!

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van Leenders

couple

December 25, 2025

10

This was honestly the best accommodation we ever stayed in. The location, the hospitality and the food were all 10 out of 10. You will not regret booking this hidden gem in the Blyde River Canyon. A special thanks to Sonia, Lydia, Giel and Jacco for making our stay absolutely unforgettable.

D

Dott

couple

December 21, 2025

10

Location is fantastic. Building Design and facilities are excellent. Breakfast was top class.

N

Neil

couple

November 12, 2025

10

Just wonderful!

Superb location with amazing views. The staff could not have been more helpful and the attention to detail was absolutely spot on. All the food was excellent and beautifully prepared. UmVangati House is a gem.

C

Celeste

couple

November 3, 2025

10

The most incredible views, service, food and location we’ve ever experienced!

The hosts, the incredible views, the location, the service, the food, the room, the bathrobes & towels (supersoft!), the pool - absolutely everything ❤️

B

Bianca

family_with_children

October 18, 2025

10

Perfect stay with a stunning view

We had an absolutly amazing time at the UmVangati House and it was a perfect start for our journey through South Africa! Such a warm welcoming, fantastic rooms, perfectly clean, delicious food and the view - overwhelming! We could have spend all day enjoying the calm, watching the landscape and the various animals at the water hole while listening to the birds. And when we had trouble with our car we didn't even have to ask, they immediatly helped us and arranged a switch of our rented car. Thank you so much, you are absolutely lovely!

S

Simon

couple

September 14, 2025

10

Don't hesitate, just book it - you will not regret it

Umvangati House is just perfect in every way. The food is unbelievable, the service from both the family and staff is second to none. Nothing was too much trouble.

E

Eryk

couple

August 23, 2025

10

Beautiful house with amazing service and food

Peaceful and confortable house with crazy views! Room and common areas are top notch with a great attention to details. Everyone is really nice and the service is perfect. They make you feel like at home! Food is amazing!

K

Kabelo

couple

July 10, 2025

10

umVangati is a place worth visiting if you want to experience peace of mind and rejuvenate.

umVangati is a place worth visiting if you want to experience peace of mind and rejuvenate.

M

Metse

couple

June 22, 2025

10

We posted on our social media and our friends are so interested to come there to explore

Everything about the place was exceptional . The staff were so welcoming and helpful. Location is out of this world 👌🏾👌🏾The ladies were so lovely and professional from our arrival their service was so excellent and for that we will definitely come back

J

Julie

couple

March 23, 2025

10

Book it now!

Everything! The most beautiful views and a stylish but comfortable lodge. Food was exceptional and the staff so helpful. A very special place.

N

Nancy

couple

March 17, 2025

10

Most beautiful house with a stunning view, friendly people and the best food around Hoedspruit.

The house, the people, the view, the food!

P

Phil

couple

February 16, 2025

10

The exceptional design of the accommodation, built in the mountains so the views were incredible. The photos do not do the place justice. It is even more beautiful in person. Lidia, Giel and family were also lovely, kind hosts. And the food that they made was amazing, and we appreciated them being flexible about dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian). Location wise it is a short (10-15 minutes drive) to Hoedspruit centre, and close to Panorama route.

R

Rob

couple

January 14, 2025

10

We had a faultless stay, with the House to ourselves! Fantastic and wonderful!

D

David

couple

November 30, 2024

10

The views are simply breathtaking, the food was delicious and the hosts were great! Nothing bad to say at all!

Facilities

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Bar, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Fruits

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Indoor fireplace, Adult only, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor pool, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Pool and wellness

Infinity pool, Pool with view, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming Pool

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Key access, Fire extinguishers

Self check-in

Check-in kiosk in the lobby

Services

Daily housekeeping, Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport shuttle, Laundry, Ironing service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Express check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage

Luxury King Room

With a patio offering views of the garden, this modern room features a king-size bed and has a flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and safe. The en suite bathroom comes with a bath, shower and free toiletries.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Queen Room

Guests will have a special experience as the double room offers a pool with a view. Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private entrance, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Mountain View Suite 1

Offering a patio with views of the mountain, this suite features a seating area, flat-screen satellite TV and minibar. It has a spacious bathroom with a large shower, a corner bath that also offers mountain views and free toiletries.

Max 2 guests 77 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Mountain View Suite 2

Offering a patio with views of the mountain, this suite features a seating area, flat-screen satellite TV and minibar. The en suite bathroom has a bath, shower and free toiletries.

Max 2 guests 77 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Mountain View Suite 3

Offering a patio with views of the mountain, this suite features a seating area, flat-screen satellite TV and minibar. The en suite bathroom has a bath, shower and free toiletries.

Max 2 guests 77 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 21:00
Check-outFrom 07:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that there is 1 resident dog and 1 resident cat on site. umVangati House has its own liquor license. No guest is permitted to bring their own alcohol on to the premises. Please use proper synthetic swimwear in and around the pool.This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 5:51 AM

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