Kruger View

Reviews

• "Bad value for money"

  27 August 2019

  "The environment and the house are very nice and well located but the price for a cabane with an outdoor (and dirty) bathroom is really too expensive."

• "Nikki's friendliness"

  11 August 2019

  "I loved that I was able to change my booking after my travel plans changed. I loved that when I arrived, Nikki upgraded me to a nicer room. I loved the deck that overlooks the Kruger Park. I loved the kitty. I loved the rustic-ness of it all. I also loved that the garden has some of my favourite plants in it! And lastly, I loved that when I didn't have cash to settle my bar tab with, they said I could pay via EFT. I wasn't there even 24hrs, but I would definitely go back. Thanks, everyone at Kruger View!"

• "A wonderful haven"

  11 October 2018

  "The amazing character of the building and the helpful friendliness and trust of the staff and owner"

• "There was none"

  09 July 2018

  "We did not enjoy our stay. So much so that the further 2 nights we booked directly we canceled and booked at an establishment close by."

• "Big NO....."

  02 May 2018

  "We were very disappointed in Krugerview Backpackers. Was there 3y ago and the place really went down hill. The yard and the house are in need of a clean up. Swimmingpool look more like a frog pond. No decent braai facilities and on the deck area there's only a few chairs and one table. The room we slept in was clean and the bedding old but clean. We were supposed to stay 3 nights but we only stayed for 2."

• "Mediocrity"

  04 January 2018

  "Just a little but of cleaning up of junk laying around goes a long way. Washing lines at throat height and wooden planks laying about when you need to go to the toilet at night seems quite hazardous. Especially if the uneven path is not very well lit. The place is not very neat at all. We did not venture into the kitchen....It doesn't matter how cheap the accommodation is, basic tidiness is expected."

• "I like the fact that you watch animals from his place"

  23 October 2017

  "The swimming pool must be cleaned.it is very dirty."

• "A very disappointing hostel"

  08 September 2017

  "We had a very poor experience at Kruger View. Despite booking several months in advance, our host wasn't expecting us and put us in a very basic room outside of the main building. The room was clean, but several bugs and spiders crept in during the evening, which didn't go down well with any of us. The pool was dirty and the grounds in very poor repair, with bits of wood and glass stacked under staircases. The seating area inside was nice, but the kitchen facilities were cramped and not particularly clean. The whole place needs a massive re-vamp if it is to live up to the 'upmarket hostel' description given."

• "Sale et cher"

  11 July 2017

  "Nous avons trouve cette auberge trs chre (700zar) pour ce que nous y avons trouv.Des pices communes bordlique et un acceuil bof. La chambre la cave tait plutt propre bien que simple. dconseiller."

• "Friendly people"

  19 June 2017

  "Bathroom can be improved. They can give visitors a key to enter the house to have early coffee before they leave. Overall the place is not eye catching"

• "Very Bad experience!"

  07 June 2017

  "Martin, the owner, is a very talk agressive man. He was the person who was going to take me to the Kruger Park on Sunday morning but he didn't get up on time, althought I was calling him from outside the house, and I lose the opportunity to go to the Kruger park and all my effort to be there. With no reason, without taking the responsability of the situation or because he didn't want to give my money back, he became very agressive to me, he yelled to me very hard and chased me out of the hostel. I was really scared. Of course, I don't recomend this place."

• "trip to MOZ"

  10 April 2017

  "what a surprize they spoken Afrikaans with me. she was very helpful and every ting was in order"

• "Not the cleanest place"

  17 March 2017

  "+ nice room nice furniture +nice location-loud -kitchen not really clean-a lot of insects and nothing to do against them because there was no spray or mosquito-net"

• "No Comunication"

  24 December 2016

  "Very unhappy with the wrong numbers or no people answering and then only to find out we need to share the dormitory with strangers.<br/>This could have been avoided if there telephone numbers were correct or answered."

• "Very messy and uncomfortable"

  13 December 2016

  "I stayed there for 2 nights and lucky to have the dorm to myself but I was quite put off by the messiness of the place, the kitchen is falling apart and noone has bothered to update the basic utensils, like the tin opener. the community area is very untidy and shabby. Mattresses are uncomfortable as well and the shower smells like mold. Only consolation was the strong wifi signal."

• "I do not recommend this place"

  16 August 2016

  "kitchen not very clean<br/>too many dogs that barked all night outside our door<br/>main room closed at 20:30<br/>not very clean around"

• "Would definitely not recommend to anyone"

  04 January 2016

  "I would definitely not recommend anyone staying at Kruger View. After mixing up our booking (only booking for 7 people instead of 8), the hostess arrogantly and rudely suggested thatthe "small ladies" can sharea bed. After we told her that that was not a option, she lost it and told us that she don't have anymore space available and eventually after our suggestion, put an extra mattress on the floor for someone to sleep on. Another party arriving after us was not evenwelcomed and when the arrived, the"secure parking" was full. After the partytold the hostess that they can't just leave their boat outside, she once again got very rude and just walked into the house, suggestion that they must just park behind other guest that won't be able to get out after they asked her that they want to leave earlythenext morning.Absolutely shocking!!!!"

• "nightmare"

  03 January 2016

  "I had the worst experience.The bedrooms smelled like a pit toilet.I booked for three nights but slept for a night cos we arrived late.<div>The pool is so small to top it up it had frogs.</div><div>There were dogs running around. the house.The rooms are dark n not well ventilated.</div><div>We were told to wash dishes if we use them.</div><div>It was like sleeping in a shack.there was no freedom of movement cos the yard was.</div><div>small.</div><div>It felt unsafe.I will never recommend the place to any person.What i saw on the internet deceived me</div><div>Mpho Makope</div>"

• "Love it!"

  22 October 2015

  "The dorm isn't the best I've seen, but the communal areas are really great! Safe and clean place, very friendly staff."

• "Absolutely disgusting"

  05 October 2015

  "We booked the big room for 9 people.<br /><br />Got there at about 7. The guy at reception took like 15 minutes to attend to us, even answering a call while attending to us and making us wait even longer. <br /><br />We were eventually shown to the place where we would be spending the night and it was absolutely revolting. There was only one window in the room, which was broken. The air con did not work, the fan blew out a puff of dust as soon as we put it on and it was crap over all. We ended up "sleeping" in the car. <br /><br />Wouldnt recommend this place to anyone!<br />"

• "Wonderful"

  25 September 2015

  "My family and I were made most welcome. The room was ideal and the facilities great. Many thanks for a wonderful stay!"

• "Great Place, Nice Vibe"

  31 August 2015

  "We stayed for one night but its was enough to see what a great place it is, the staff is very nice and helpful"

• "Decent, very affordable place to sleep after long day in Kruger."

  11 August 2015

  "Kruger View is perfect for overnight or weekend stays. If you just want a decent place to sleep after a long day exploring Kruger Park then Kruger View is perfect.<div><br /></div><div>If you want a lodge/hotel vibe then go elsewhere.</div><div><br /></div><div>Overall very affordable, clean and decent.</div>"

• "Top Accommodation for Kruger Day Trips"

  28 June 2015

  "We had a private double room with ensuite bathroom. Very nice room, spacious and clean and a cool design.<br />A perfect place to stay to do day trips in Kruger Park as it is only 10 mimutes drive to crocodile brige gate.<br /><br />"

• "2 Night stay at Krugerview"

  23 March 2015

  "We had a lovely stay at Kruger View. The people were very friendly, the room was clean and tidy. And the aircon in the room was great!"

• "Comfortable stay"

  03 February 2015

  "Although we only stayed for 1 night it was comfortable and easy to find. We were made to feel welcome from the moment we arrived till we left the next day."

• "Krugerview kuier"

  15 December 2014

  "It was a wonderful experience, thank you Martin!It was clean and very rustic, really enjoyed it and felt welcome."

• "Nice people, amazing experience"

  26 November 2014

  "We stayed with two couples for two nights in the cabins and we really enjoyed it! Cabins are simple but nice.Had a lovely evening on the deck, the swimming pool was nice and the staff was very kind and friendly."

• "Good value for money"

  10 March 2014

  "Kruger View was good value for money for the budget traveler, however, make sure you take along everything that you may need, including charcoal and braai tongs."

• "Great stay at Kruger View"

  05 January 2014

  "I stayed at Kruger View for only one night while on the way to Mozambique, but had a fantastic experience. The place is clean, the people friendly and I would most certainly recommend it to others, whether going there (as I did) to overnight while on the way to Mozambique, or to go there as a backpacker or leisure seeker. The place has a fantastic atmosphere and I would very happily go there again!"

• "Awesome place to stay!"

  31 December 2013

  "We loved Kruger View. It is a well run spot with a lovely vibe, and view of Kruger where you can have drinks on the deck while you spot game. The rooms are good value for money and spacious and we were super comfortable. "Feels like home" and has everything you need. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!"

• "Basic accommodation"

  15 December 2013

  "It was very rustic and basic accommodation acceptable for an overnight stay. As many of the rooms are family type rooms, it doesn't make sense for the toilets to be open without doors."

• "Overnight stay"

  22 October 2013

  "We thoroughly enjoyed the short stay of 1 night at Kruger View. Dave the owner was hospitable and informative. We especially loved the decor."

• "Friendly place"

  26 July 2013

  "Really friendly place with easy access to Kruger, accommodation comfortable and easy going. Thanks."

• "For a tight budget"

  11 July 2013

  "Was very comfortable and very relaxed place to stay. Did not eat there so cant comment. Met great people there as well. only one complaint is that they need to mention to us folks who are not used to staying at a Backpacker is that there are no towels on offer, but luckily the owner kindly did find us 2 towels to use..I could recommend it to folks that are on a tight budget."

• "Overnight stay at Kruger View backpackers lodge"

  24 June 2013

  "We always stay here overnight before our visit to the park. The atmosphere is friendly and comfortable. Great as a backpacks lodge."

• "Uitstekend!!"

  11 June 2013

  "Die plek is baie mooi en rustig. Mens voel sommer tuis daar en die eienaar is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam en maak baie lekker kos."

• "Very nice"

  04 December 2012

  "One of the best backpackers I have stayed in South Africa!"

• "Lovely"

  21 October 2012

  "It was really lovely. Friendly staff and accommodation better than expected - would definitely recommend it to others of all age groups."

• "Excellent"

  11 October 2012

  "Excellent!"

• "Kruger view"

  21 August 2012

  "Nice people. Very quiet place and we enjoy it very much. The view is gorgeous!"

• "Great stop"

  27 July 2012

  "Very nice place, we stayed only one night. We had a huge room with our own bathroom. They made dinner and breakfast for us, but you could also do self-catering, drinks were also available. Owners are very friendly."

• "Great time!"

  19 June 2012

  "I stayed here with four other friends for one night. All the camps in Kruger Park were booked so we decided to leave the park and stay here in Komatiepoort. Dave was a great host and all of the facilities were clean and available for use. The family room was perfect for 5, with an en suite bathroom and bath tub. Thanks a lot Dave!"

• "The perfect overnight stop"

  03 May 2012

  "Cosy and comfortable with a lot of character. The wooden deck is great for sundowners and you can really just chill here after a long day's drive and not have to worry about where to eat or drink. The succulent garden just added to the charm together with the rustic and interesting furniture and decor."

• "Awesome"

  02 May 2012

  "We expected a backpackers lodge, but was pleasantly surpised at the lovely accommodation and the excellent value for money meals prepared by David. Awesome host and awesome backpackers, will defenitely stay there again."

• "African adventure"

  22 February 2012

  "We had a brilliant time at Kruger View. The guys there were so welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly. The place has a great backpacker communal feel to it but with the mix of dorm rooms and the nicer individual rooms that gave it the feel of a safari lodge. Nice to be able to grab a meal there and the braai was totally amazing. Great place to stay and would definitely recommended to mates or family in the future."

• "Enjoyed"

  03 January 2012

  "The accomodation was good, and the stay was good because their home was our home. Thanks Dave, once again for the lovely stay. I hope we will meet again."

• "Pleasant"

  14 July 2011

  "Very pleasant stay. Dave was very friendly and helpful."

• "Kruger View"

  13 July 2011

  "Thank you for a wonderful stay at Kruger View. Your friendliness and hospitality is very much appreciated and we will definitely recommend it to other people. We will also deifnitely come back in the future when we must stay over in Komatipoort."

• "Kruger View"

  28 November 2010

  "Rustic and pleasant. Expensive."

• "Lovely stay"

  17 November 2010

  "In May 2010 we stayed at Kruger View for one evening en route to the Kruger Park. We really enjoyed it, and found the room lovely, the people friendly and the views from the patio stunning. I can definitely recommend it."

• "Great place"

  23 October 2010

  "A really warm welcome. Lovely rooms. We had a nice braai."

• "Kruger View"

  27 September 2010

  "Was very relaxing and the host is very accommodating and friendly and helpful. Really feels like it's your own home."

• "Quirky but great"

  11 September 2010

  "We stayed here for 3 nights while visiting the Kruger. Help arranging an excellent guide and quad biking were great. Self-catering facilities are good. Accommodation in sheds basic but quite adequate good value for money great views and a fun pool."

• "Great Time"

  21 April 2010

  "It was absolutely fantastic to stay at Kruger View. We had a great time and will be planning to go for our next trip soon. It was a home away from home with such friendly and helpful people. Dave you rock!!"

• "Pleasant stay"

  19 April 2010

  "This was the most pleasant stay that we had in any accommodation previously used. The staff are very friendly and you feel right at home. If feels as if you are in your own home and everything is available from making breakfast to drinking a cup of tea and the deck overlooking the Kruger Park."

• "Kruger view is great"

  10 February 2010

  "We stayed for one night before entering Kruger.It was nice, cosy, clean, cool swimming pool, great food, very nice view, friendly staff.I recommend it!"

• "Will recommend."

  18 January 2010

  "Enjoyed stay."

• "Will recommend. "

  18 January 2010

  "Enjoyed stay."

• "Magnificent"

  09 January 2010

  "Our stay at Kruger View was amazing. We were greeted with a warm welcome and absolutely enjoyed our stay. Our thanks to Dave and his house keepers for a lovely stay and hope to see you soon.Alwyn & Elizme - Heidelberg, South Africa"

• "Magnificent"

  09 January 2010

  "Our stay at Kruger View was amazing.We were greeted with a warm welcome and absolutely enjoyed our stay.Our thanks to Dave and his house keepers for a lovely stay and hope to see you soon.Alwyn & Elizme - Heidelberg, South Africa"

• "Recommended"

  04 October 2009

  "Was very nice.Friendly, neat.Thanx"

• "Kruger View"

  28 September 2009

  "It was a really great stay. Dave was very friendly and helpful and we would go and stay there again."

• "Awesome"

  04 May 2009

  "We found the location awesome and the facilities very suitable for a brief overnight stay. Dave was attentive and nothing was too much trouble for him. We would definitely make use of this establishment again."

• "Kruger View"

  07 January 2009

  "Brilliant!"

• "Enjoyed the stay."

  05 January 2009

  " Was surprised to find such a fine lodge as a "back packers". The host was accommodating although a bit stressed as a result of a parking problem for all the 4x4's and trailers. Thanx for a nice stay!"

• "Baie Aangenaam"

  29 December 2008

  "Dankie dit was baie aangenaam ,en gaan defnetief weer kom dankie."

• "Enjoyable"

  09 September 2008

  "We'd enjoyed our stay very much. The guys were very helpful! Absolutely recommendable!!"

• "Enjoyable"

  09 September 2008

  "We'd enjoyed our stay very much. The guys were very helpful! Absolutely recommendable!!"

• "Recommended"

  02 September 2008

  "Kruger View is a very lovely place to be! We really enjoyed our trip. Everybody is very friendly, we were pleased to stay at Krugers View. I'd like to come back any time."

• "Recommended "

  02 September 2008

  "Kruger View is a very lovely place to be! We really enjoyed our trip. Everybody is very friendly, we were pleased to stay at Krugers View. I'd like to come back any time."

• "Thrilled"

  26 June 2008

  "My guests and myself were thrilled with our overnight stay at Kruger View, and I wouldn't be surprised if they would like to return there some day.They were intrigued with the decor and the cosiness of the place, and enjoyed Dave's friendliness, and his support of local artists."

• "Amazing"

  24 June 2008

  "We really enjoyed our stay at Kruger View and Dave is an amazing host.On our return we experienced vehicle problems in Mozambique and Dave went out of his way to help and also to accommodate us in his venue.I can say without reservation that Kruger View and this venue is an amazing place to stay over and that Dave is a credit not only to your service but also to the hospitality industry of South Africa. "

• "Enjoyable"

  17 June 2008

  "Stay is very good and we enjoyed."

• "Good value for money."

  03 June 2008

  "Dave was an excellent host , he went out of his way to see that the neighbourhood was quiet so we could get enough rest.breakfast was great."

• "Home away from home"

  12 May 2008

  "Dave is an excellent host and made us feel most welcome. It was nice meeting new people in such a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. I strongly recommend a stay at Kruger View."

• "Very nice!"

  05 May 2008

  " Kara and Dave were very friendly and hospitable. We enjoy our stay there very much. Thanks."

• "Very enjoyable stay."

  18 February 2008

  " Friendly host and rooms beautifully clean and comfortable. "

• "We had a very enjoyable stay."

  08 January 2008

  "We were on our way to Mozambique.It was lovely to sit on the deck and watch the sun go down.On our way back home we decided to stay there again. Dave made us dineer and we relaxed after a hard day's driving."

• "We had a very enjoyable stay."

  08 January 2008

  "We were on our way to Mozambique.It was lovely to sit on the deck and watch the sun go down.On our way back home we decided to stay there again. Dave made us dineer and we relaxed after a hard day's driving."

• "Very good,"

  25 November 2007

  "David was most friendly and helpful. Enjoyed a nice drink on the deck, went to bed early because we had to travel to St Lucia next day, but first had a most enjoyable breakfast. Everything was super. Just one suggestion, what about a mosquito machine in the room. There were lots of them!! Anyway after switching on the fan they sort of left us alone!!!! The interior decoration and outside were very nice. We "stole" a lot of ideas with our eyes!!!"

• "Very good,"

  25 November 2007

  " David was most friendly and helpful. Enjoyed a nice drink on the deck, went to bed early because we had to travel to St Lucia next day, but first had a most enjoyable breakfast. Everything was super. Just one suggestion, what about a mosquito machine in the room. There were lots of them!! Anyway after switching on the fan they sort of left us alone!!!! The interior decoration and outside were very nice. We "stole" a lot of ideas with our eyes!!!"

• "Great Dave"

  28 August 2007

  "Great stay and very good food (BRAAI)!"

• "Good relaxed environment"

  19 August 2007

  "Kruger View is a lodge for backpackers, nothing fancy, just a goodrelaxed environment. We braaied our own meat and had a delicioussupper on the deck overlooking the pool area. After a chat to the rest of the guests, we had a good nights sleep in the loft. We had coffee and rusks on the deck and left for the Kruger Park.Thanks Dave we enjoyed the sleep over."

• "Best Backpackers"

  15 August 2007

  "Kruger View was the best backpackers we have ever been to!The decor is lovely - old cast iron gas stove in the lounge cum kitchen for coffee - and the dorm not crowded and very comfortable.We met some lovely people there, which goes to show, a good space attracts cool people!Thanks David."

• "Simply the best"

  23 July 2007

  "Arriving late at 23h00 after a stormy rainy days travel [850km]- the atmosphere was peaceful and quite. Clean accommodation, decorated according to the environment let you relax and sleep like a dream. Experience more than what was expected for elderly people [ave 50 yrs] who still have a good spirit and feel good - we personally will recommend to stay here. The coffee early morning were the best before planning the days activities "

• "Brilliant!!!"

  18 July 2007

  "What a lovely surprise! Upmarket accommodation with brilliant atmosphere and very social setting."

• "Fantastic"

  11 July 2007

  "We enjoyed our stay at Kruger it's a fantastic place very lovely and relaxed. Exciting with its views of the Kruger National Park."

• "Fantastic"

  11 July 2007

  "We enjoyed our stay at Kruger it's a fantastic place very lovely and relaxed.Exciting with its views of the Kruger National Park."

• "Very good"

  07 July 2007

  "I really enjoyed staying here: clean, nice looking and most of all very hospitable place"

• "Very good"

  07 July 2007

  "I really enjoyed staying here: clean, nice looking and most of all very hospitable place"