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Reviews of Elephant Walk Retreat

Crocodile Bridge gate on the R571, 1340 Komatipoort, South Africa

#14 of 23 hotels in Komatipoort

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Review score

Based on 344 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    9.0
    Great location, patio overlooking Kruger, across the Crocodile River
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Martial Eagle
    • Stayed 1 night

    The villas and rooms are super nice, the grounds were a bit messy since there are expansion works going on.

    Location is top, just outside of Kruger, and overlooking the Crocodile River. At night, hippos were grazing down our terrace, just 10 minutes away. Unforgettable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    Really nice stop over crocodile river, would recomend !
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Imvubu
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is a wierd scent inside the rooms

    Nice view over the river just outside Kruger!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    7.0
    Great location, nice cottage, cleanliness on the low end of acceptable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Martial Eagle
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It really could be a lot cleaner

    Location Right next to crocodile Gate

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    7.0
    Great location - ok value for money - cleanliness is not their stongest attribute
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Ingulule
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness is suboptimal (acceptable but barely)

    Location is just Next to Crocodile Gate

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ingwenyama
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to Krugergate on the river

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    9.0
    Well situated and worth every cent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Ingwe
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is on the river bank, it was amazing to see all the animals pass and graze right in front of you. Easy access to the crocodile bridge. We were surprised that the staff came to come and clean the next day. Definitely a bonus. We can’t wait for the renovation to be done and will definitely will be back. The staff was super friendly and went out of their way to courier a bag back that we forgot in the unit.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Martial Eagle
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    8.0
    Superb staff. The facilities were a bit more basic than expected for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ingulule
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Mix up with booking - offered alternative accommodation - handled well by staff and management.

    Staff were great. Location was perfect.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Ndlovu
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Excellent location and lovely African-themed lodge accommodation. Would definitely book here again!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    7.0
    Kruger Park
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Inyati
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately ongoing construction at the moment, I'm sure it will look great when done.

    Proximity to Crocodile bridge gate and sunsets.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    7.0
    Great location, poor maintenance and lots of spiders
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bateleur
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room clearly needs updates (old fridge and stove, no microwave), but pay close attention: there are dozens of spiders on the ceiling inside the accommodation and some on the floor (every day). They clearly don't pest control this place.

    The location is excellent, right at the entrance to Kruger Park via the Crocodile Bridge.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    8.0
    Amazing views and property
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Inyati
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The paths were not very well lit and in some places the path was slippery. However I can see work being done on the site and I'm sure this will be addressed

    We absolutely loved the place we stayed in. The views were amazing and we will definitely be back again for a longer visit.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    9.0
    Was perfect stop over before and after Kruger, very peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Inyati
    • Stayed 1 night

    Microwaves didnt work properly in unit 5 and the microwave in unit 4 was too complicated to work with no instructions. Beds in the cottage where not as comfortable as the log cabins.

    Location & Setup Preferred the log cabins on the first night to the cottage on the last night. How friendly and helpful reservation and check in lady was.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    7.0
    Overnight stay, bit disappointed this time, fridge did not work, although we were offered to move, we had unpacked, so t
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Ingwe
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt the unit needed some TLC

    Location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2025

    7.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ingwenyama
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Next to the park and elephants

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Imvubu
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    8.0
    Quiet and peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ingwenyama
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    The view of Kruger Park

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Imvubu
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gardens are unkept

    It’s unique design to maximize the beautiful view of crocodile river

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    9.0
    Enjoyed my stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bhejane
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A few areas are a bit over grown.

    Location is excellent 👌 Unit is Facing the river Great facilities- aircon, pool great, patio area All staff that we interacted with from reception office managers to the housekeepers are so friendly & super helpful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Ingulule
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The aircon in one of the rooms wasn't working, which made it a bit uncomfortable.

    Scenery is just beaitiful! Relaxing, easy to connect with nature. Staff (I think it was Leo) went out of his way to be accommodating, working later than usual as our arrival was delayed. And all while being friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2025

    9.0
    Amazing stay at stones throw of kruger crocodile bridge gate.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Ndlovu
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quality of the bed cd be better in ndlovu unit as spring mattrass and queen so u feel ur partner move ( previous time had the best super large comfy bed ever! So not sure if this cottage has diff bed to the other cottages that were on the fence line).

    Right next to kruger park so can roll out of bed and be in kruger. The layout of the cottage is beautiful. Amazing shower and view to the river and kruger.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Inyati
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. The shower worked poorly - hot for about three minutes and then ice cold 2. Unit is a bit dated in terms of "old" bathroom sink and toilets 3. Our TV did not work for about three days, but the maintenance team tried hard to resolve, which they did in the end 4. Lack of outdoor lighting in the evening. 5. No air conditioning in the common area I.e. lounge and kitchen. A bit stifling with outdoor temps in the 30⁰C.

    Staff at reception, and the cleaning and maintenance staff were extremely welcoming, friendly and helpful. Being at the doorstep of the Kruger was convenient and safe for the night time trails. Views of the river were heavenly with elephants right in front of the room. Great views of hippos everyday. Stayed at Inyati. Unit was spacious and comprised of all the bits we needed. Outdoor seating and barbecue area was nicely furnished and provided a warm family environment to gather throughout the day. I loved the unit being cleaned everyday and clean towels, a nice touch. Beds were comfy and the unit was clean. Would return when shower is sorted.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    7.0
    They just need to upgrade the facility and fix what is broken but otherwise it was a beautiful stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Inyati
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It was very hot, and working fans could've improved the stay. The bathroom looked very dirty even after they cleaned it. It needs to be upgraded.

    You are literally by the Kruger National Gate, making accessing the park any time you want more straightforward. The views outside are beautiful; you can see various animals by the river. We saw a lot of Hippos and Elephants. The room was good but had a few issues, such as the loud fans and one not working correctly.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2025

    9.0
    Looking out on Kruger
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Ingwenyama
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We were upgraded. Very nice an comfortable cottage. Lots of space an view of the crocodile river. Nice balcony. And 25 meters around the entrance of Kruger. Great value.

    Stayed in February 2025

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