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Reviews of Kruger Shalati - Train on The Bridge & Garden Suites

Selati Bridge, 1350 Skukuza, South Africa

#3 of 14 hotels in Skukuza

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Review score

Based on 467 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.8

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  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We visited the hotel at the start of the cold season so the evenings got quite cold. It would be nice to have blankets or heat lamps but in the end, it was manageable with a few layers.

    What an unforgettable experience! The rooms have been turned into such comfortable spaces, with incredible views on the area. There is simply no way not to catch some live action. I'd forgotten that the rooms had bath tubs so that was an additional treat; I took a couple of baths, and watched life unfold for nearly an hour. The rest of the facilities were top notch: from the restaurant to the cars that took us one on morning and afternoon drives. The meals were delicious and we got to try a variety of meats that we'd never tried before (Kudu, Warthog, etc). What really made this stay extraordinary is the attention to each guest's comfort. We were assigned a couple of people that assisted us with our meals each and everyday (Sma, Polite), as well as a dedicated driver (Lisa) who really made our stay as comfortable as possible. Not to mention so many other people that really went above and beyond. We would love to, and hope that we will be able to come back again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    The perfect bush break, top class service , excellence at its best
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything exceeded my expectation

    Everything was top notch, one in a million bush break I have never seen such great service

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Willing to come back here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite 4 (land based)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent! Very good view, both for relaxing and photos.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Feel very comfortable and relaxed here
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very much. Good view. Nice food

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Best Stay in the Kruger
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite 6 (land based)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely everything, excellent food, friendly helpfull staff, accommodation on the train. Very knowledgeable game ranger, we saw it all. All in all hard to beat, absolutely fantastic

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Definitely worth staying there, We were really impressed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view was amazing and the rooms is beautiful. The staff were super friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Garden Suite 5 (land based)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Great place, wonderful scenery and amazing staff. We will certainly come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sunset Suite with plunge pool (land based)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Safaris could have gone more off road

    Great place, wonderful scenery and amazing staff. We will certainly come back.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Only the weather :) We were just unlucky with the rain but still made for an enjoyable experience which didn't stop the amazing game viewing experiences.

    A wonderful trip, staff were attentive, the facilities were absolutely amazing with stunning views; and the game viewing was spectacular. We loved our trip to Shalati.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    Perfection
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing, it was perfect

    The whole stay from start to finish was incredible, the staff were super friendly, the food was incredible, great pool with views down the river where hippo and elephants came to play. will 100% return

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    10
    5/5 Stars. Location, Rooms, Staff, Tours everything was perfect and we can recommend this place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect on our stay. There was nothing we disliked.

    Very very friendly staff. Nice rooms with a unique view. We especially liked the Game Drives with Victor who showed us stunning places and we saw highlights such as baby lions, zebras, Elefants, leopards and much more and he gave lots of background knowledge so we learned a lot how the animals and nature are in sync in Kruger park. We can definitely recommend staying in Kruger Shalati. Would book there again every time for visiting Kruger Park.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was exceptional.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Exceptional stay with great service and excellent hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite 4 (land based)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dinner was really average but okay

    Service was exceptional and the game drive a real treat thanks to Tebogo

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    Can’t recommend more highly - incredible setting and game viewing from the hotel rooms and pools, fantastic staff and de
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Incredible setting and fantastic staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Garden Suite 4 (land based)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful hotel, great service, excellent food, helpful staff, amazing game drives with Theboho, been in the Kruger national park give you great chance to see a lot of game. Group of hippos lives just under the bridge under the train. Suites on land are just amazing: big, clean, comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hand towel had a ragged edge, the serviettes were frayed and on one occasion still wet. I considered the laundry charges high. Would have preferred the morning drive to be later, perhaps an early breakfast and depart 7.30/8.00

    Like the whole set up on the bridge and the attention to detail on the construction.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The pool timings are limited. Would have loved to hang out by the pool at night.

    Amazing hospitality, room and food.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    Amazing experience. Surely had to be the best hotel in the world!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Garden Suite (land based)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The stay and experienes at Shalati are simply unforgettable. The design of the hotel is very unique. We are travelling with a kid, hence have to stay at the landside garden suite, but the suite is equally elegant and spacious. The interior is beautiful, the bathroom very spacious. The staff and meals are AMAZING, we attended the Valentine's Day special evening with live performance, it was wonderful! We are greeted in and out from Safaris, which is the best part of the experience at Shalati. We all loved our Safari rides with Michek, he is the best guide ever! Every day its a combination of two exciting Safari trips, and in between the relaxation with good food, hospitality from the staff, fun pools, wildlifes in and surrounding Shalati. The whole experience way exceeded our expectations! We will recommend it to everyone!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    10
    Everything was top tier.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very unique

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Sunset Suite with plunge pool (land based)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not being able to stay a little longer.

    The location is incredible with an extensive view of the river. From the terrace one can see elephants, hippos and even crocodiles. The game drives twice a day are a must especially when you have a great guide like Victor. The food is also excellent. I would also like to stress out the great service of Angel and Vlak at the restaurant.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    An amazing trip, we would love to visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite 5 (land based)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Stunning hotel, amazing staff, fantastic safari drives. Everything was perfect.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay with a difference, being the train!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing not to like

    The rooms on the train were just phenomenal! The swimming pools were great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    9.0
    Trip of a life time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, the only thing that I thought could be slightly improved are just some areas of the food. But the food generally is also very good.

    This is a truly unique venue. The rooms are beautiful and the views amazing.

    Stayed in March 2024

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