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Reviews of Hennie's Rest

770 Witkruisarend Street, 1320 Malelane, South Africa

#1 of 16 B&Bs and Inns in Malelane

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 69 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    Very neat and comfortable. Awesome place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The property next to Hennie's rest is being developed and it was noisy during the day. But I know it is temporary and will soon be nice and peaceful to sit on the deck and look out over the river.

    The locations were fabulous. We saw different animals in the river. Elephants came right up to the deck.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    10
    We loved our stay at Hennie's Rest and definitely visit again if possible.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beautiful view of the Kruger National Park. Lovely braai facilities. Friendly host and we loved the décor.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location on river bank.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    9.0
    Loved the location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Construction work going on next door, and on site but both ended at 4pm

    Well located on the banks of the Crocodile River

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The gas geyzers just take very long to warm up the water.

    The location & setting surprised us. A quiet area. Well equipped & comfortable apartment.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning view throughout the day and especially at sunset.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Amazed to find that we had booked a complete self contained unit with access to a viewing deck overlooking the Kruger Park.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place and location. Highly recommended for the views and relaxation. Great staff as well!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    10
    Hennie's Rest
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't anything that we didn't like.

    Well equipped unit with everything you needed.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is amazing: beautiful view on the river and the animals are coming really close. The place is peaceful, it is really nice to enjoy the pool. The host is really nice and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2024

    10
    We had an awesome time!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That we had to leave because we needed to go home again😉

    Wild animals just walk by the house. Seen elephants, hippo's, buffalo and many more animals. Big place, nice rooms with great showers and bath. Hostess is a very nice lady!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    8.0
    Absolutely loved being there ! Cornelia was an incredible host and we will definitely be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely stunning views and the property was very well kept and clean

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We really enjoyed staying here. The elephants came right up to the deck. At night, we heard lions nearby. It’s a magical place. The view from the deck is the Kruger National Park, and it’s exciting looking out the window in the morning knowing you could see anything. There’s crocodiles, hippos, waterbuck, elephants, impala always nearby.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2024

    10
    The photos were amazing and the experience exceeded my expectations.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location is incredible ,its right on the river front just opposite the Kruger Park. The amount of game you are able to see just sitting on the deck or veranda is amazing. Staying at Hennies Rest was an experience. Cornelia was an amazing host.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    For the price, aircon should not be prepaid. a room without a window should have better airflow....aircon....very hot.

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    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was lucky to find that place ! Need more days to stay and enjoy , but we were in rush . Fantastic location , view and interior ! Dreams comes true! Wild life just outside the terrace . You can hear night life of Kruger park ! We had problem with the car , but got support on place , and much appreciated on that !!!! Cornelia and her family is the Best !!!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    Excellent spot close to the Kruger Park - where the animals come and visit you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We had such an amazing time at Hennie’s Rest, we flew into Kruger Mpumalanga Airport and it was an easy drive to get to Malelane and Hennie’s rest from there! We arrived to a warm welcome from Cornelia who gave us advice on the best game drives in Kruger park and where to pick up a good pair of binoculars so we had the best experience! We went on a sunset drive the day we arrived thanks to Cornelia’s knowledge of the Malelane gate which is a very convenient 10 minute drive away. When we weren’t heading into the park we had an amazing time looking out over the crocodile river and spotting a large variety of wildlife from elephants, crocodiles and kudu to king fishers, geckos and guinea fowl. Throughout the day we were entertained by the animals, even when braaing in the dark we had some hippos join us. Cornelia is an excellent host with excellent knowledge of the local area and the ins and outs of visiting South Africa as a tourist. We would have been in quite a pickle if we hadn’t read Cornelia’s info on car rentals and ensuring we had a document saying we could take it into Eswatini - thankfully we were able to go to the local branch and get that sorted before arriving at the border! I was especially thankful for the homey addition of hot water bottles for the slightly chillier evenings. Thanks for looking after us so well and sharing your amazing spot in the world- we have already let our friends know about your beautiful spot and would recommend it to anyone!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay - will recommend to others and stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Complimentory items: Only Rooibos tea, no ceylon. No offer beforehand for items - coming by plane from CT Late arrival...

    Hosts welcome and advise was only exceded by the position on the Crocodile river. Will spend more time next time

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We find a double bed a little too small, however it was comfortable. I do hope some of the rooms have queen beds.

    The accommodation was excellent and of course the view of the Crocodile river was superb. We will definitely stay there in the future.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was excellent.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2024

    10
    Tops!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    I loved everything!

    What an awesome place! The view over the river is breathtaking! We loved the pool and the decor, such a beautiful aesthetic! The unit was beautifully equipped and there was lots of attention to detail.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    We stayed overnight on our way to the park. Everything about the venue was perfect. I would certainly recommend it.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    10
    VERY ENJOYABLE, THE PERFECT PLACE TO RELAX AND ENJOY THE KRUGERPARK FROM YOUR VERY OWN PATIO
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    MY ONLY COMPLAINT IS THAT I KEPT BASHING MY HEAD ON THE WOODEN BEAM ON THE PATIO. BUT THATS MY PROBLEM FOR BEING A TALL PERSON :-)

    BEST LOCATION ONE COULD ACTUALLY ASK FOR WE DEFINATELY HAVE FOUND OUR PLACE FOR FUTURE CHOICE GREAT HOST IS CORNELIA, WE WILL BE BACK SOON :-) HAVING THE ELEPHANT RIGHT ON THE EDGE OF THE PROPERTY WHILST WE WERE BRAAIING WAS SUPER COOL

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good place for rest and have very good view

    Stayed in June 2024

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