Water Hole
Water Hole, Mbombela Ward 18, Mbombela (Nelspruit), 1201, South Africa- Park
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About this hotel
Luxurious Pool with a View: The Rest Guest House in Nelspruit offers a stunning pool area with picturesque views, perfect for relaxation and enjoyment.
Comfort and Convenience: Built in 1960, this property boasts hot tubs, beauty services, air-conditioned rooms, free parking, and WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.
Family-Friendly Amenities: With a children's playground, barbecue facilities, and a sun terrace, The Rest Guest House caters to families, providing entertainment and relaxation options for everyone.
Experience a blend of luxury and comfort at The Rest Guest House. Book now for an unforgettable stay!
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Important Information
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
BBQ facilities
Golf course
Children's playground
Massage services
Spa/wellness center
Private parking
Outdoor pool
Sun terrace
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
Accessible parking
Shared lounge/TV area
Pool with view
Hot spring bath
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
Outdoor fireplace
Shallow end
Spa/wellness center services
Fence around pool
Beauty Services
Manicure
Pedicure
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Invoice provided
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Physical distancing in dining areas
Food delivered to guest room
24-hour security
Delivered food - securely covered
Breakfast takeaway containers
Room Types
Family Room with Private Bathroom
Up to 3 guests25 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This family room's standout feature is the pool with a view. Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned family room offers a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobeMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskSeating AreaToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomTile/marble floorElectric kettle
Family Room with Bathroom
Up to 2 guests20 sqmQueen bed (151-180 cm wide)
The family room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobeMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskSeating AreaToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomPrivate entranceSofa
Deluxe Queen Room
Up to 2 guests20 sqmQueen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobeMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskSeating AreaToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomPrivate entranceTile/marble floor
Deluxe Queen Room
Up to 2 guests20 sqmQueen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Guests will have a special experience as this double room provides a pool with a view. Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobeMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskSeating AreaToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomTile/marble floorElectric kettle
Deluxe Queen Room
Up to 2 guests20 sqmQueen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV, a private entrance, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobeMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomPrivate entranceSofaTile/marble floor
Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment with Garden View
Up to 2 guests40 sqmQueen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the well-fitted kitchen. The apartment also offers a barbecue. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this apartment also provides a minibar and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
40 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskSeating AreaToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomKitchenInterconnected room(s) availablePrivate entrance
Superior One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony
Up to 2 guests40 sqmExtra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The well-fitted kitchen features a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this apartment also provides a minibar and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
40 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerBathrobeMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskSeating AreaToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomKitchenPrivate entrance
Luxury Apartment
Up to 2 guests40 sqm
Featuring 1 bedroom, this apartment offers 1 bathroom with a shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. Guests will find a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave and a toaster in the well-fitted kitchen. The apartment also provides guests with a barbecue. This apartment features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a TV with streaming services and a patio. The unit has 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Room details
40 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVAir conditioningMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskSeating AreaMicrowavePrivate bathroomSatellite channelsKitchenOvenToasterBarbecueTerrace
Luxury Double Room (Peaceful)
Up to 2 guests
1 Queen Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
In-room amenities
MinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVAir conditioningHair dryerSatellite channelsElectric kettleBottle of waterRoom service (limited hours)Daily housekeepingFree WiFiLaptop-friendly workspace
Luxury Double Room
Up to 3 guests
1 Queen Bed
Overlooking the pool
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
In-room amenities
MinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVAir conditioningHair dryerSatellite channelsElectric kettleBottle of waterRoom service (limited hours)Daily housekeepingFree WiFiLaptop-friendly workspace
Luxury Double Room (Tranquil)
Up to 2 guests25 m2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
269 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Room details
25 m2
In-room amenities
MinibarShowerSafety deposit boxTVAir conditioningHair dryerSatellite channelsElectric kettleBottle of waterRoom service (limited hours)Daily housekeepingFree WiFiLaptop-friendly workspace
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Guest reviews(291 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 7, 2026Awesome team and Family.
It’s surrounded by nature. Had avocado to take home and would love to be back in time for liches.
6/10
Reviewed Aug 12, 2026Nice room and facilities, good breakfast
Gate monitor/intercom to gain access did not work. No satellite channels, only local channels. Most of the time without signal. Staff could not fix it. No bottled water in room as per add. No towels in room had to ask late at night. 2 dirty stains on duvet cover
10/10
Reviewed Aug 4, 2026Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay
10/10
Reviewed Jul 23, 2026Breakfast was great. Staff amazing. I requested a take away Breakfast and was excellent 👌 love this place.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 16, 2026I ddnt had the breakfast because I was in a hurry With the location I didn’t struggle
There is why I booked in this place because of the jacuzzi and they didn’t get it
10/10
Reviewed Jul 8, 2026The space , the location, quite, and friendly
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Jul 5, 2026Great stay with exceptional service felt very welcome and premises were clean with outstanding staff.
10/10
Reviewed May 22, 2026the Breakfast was nice i really enjoyed it and i appreciate the fact that we got take aways because we had to leave early and the location was amazing love the deco too the Wi-Fi was also perfect because i had work to do
nothing
10/10
Reviewed May 19, 2026Beautiful and peaceful location
I liked everything. However, would like for the rest house to be guest friendly.
10/10
Reviewed May 18, 2026Room was great. Perfect size and modern. The hosts where helpful and easy to deal with . Beautiful view onto the game reserve. Stunning part of the world.
Nothing I did not like.
10/10
Reviewed May 18, 2026Caylee is such a great manager and makes the best breakfasts. My room was so clean and very big. I will definitely be coming back. Such great service.
9/10
Reviewed May 18, 2026Hosts make you feel like royalty and are excellent ambassadors. Breakfast is next level. Rooms are well appointed and provide everything that you need. Cay-lee is a star!
10/10
Reviewed May 17, 2026Excellent experience, we were welcomed very warmly and the rooms are comfortable and well thought out.
8/10
Reviewed May 7, 2026Pleasant and well rested
8/10
Reviewed Apr 30, 2026The large room was spacious, clean and well organised with a comfortable bed, sofa and kitchen.
Nothing.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 22, 2026Friendly staff and my room was perfect 👌 it is well maintained.
I did not get the WIFI password..however I arrived very late
9/10
Reviewed Apr 22, 2026Was a very nice place to stay. I will stay there again if I am ever back in Nelspruit. Very neat and close to the shops. The drive there was beautiful.
Staff was a bit stiff but all and all friendly. I got confused about the parking and they could het covered parking if its raining very hard. Almost no protection for your car.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 21, 2026Loved the garden
9/10
Reviewed Apr 21, 2026very comfortable rooms, good breakfast, very kind and supportive host, good communication and easy key-pick up, clean and tidy, usage of spacious common-rooms and pool possible, good restaurants in town (by car)
7/10
Reviewed Apr 18, 2026Pool area
Far out of central Nelspruit
7/10
Reviewed Apr 12, 2026Mountain view from upper deck.
Mold smell in room. Breakfast was average.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 24, 2026Friendly reception. The room was comfortable and they provided a good breakfast.
It would have been nice if the bedroom windows could open for some fresh Lowveld air.
4/10
Reviewed Mar 5, 2026The fact that it accommodated my family
It doesnt look as it is on the pictures..the money they charge is a lot for that place because its not worth the money
8/10
Reviewed Jan 27, 2026The set up
None
10/10
Reviewed Jan 26, 2026Wat 'n heerlike plek om te oornag! Ons het oorgebly voor 'n atletiekbyeenkoms. Die kinders het lekker geswem en in die jacuzzi gesit. Ontbyt was heeerlik en vullend. Die kamer was skoon en netjies met alles in wat ons benodig het.
Geen
10/10
Reviewed Jan 4, 2026Everything it so perfect, it was not my first time to be there n I’m planning to go again with my family, I really love the place it so quiet n so woow, if u need a place to rest , this is a perfect place to be there
8/10
Reviewed Dec 8, 2025The staff was friendly and it was nice and quiet
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Nov 11, 2025Everything was fabulous + really nice.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 2, 2025Amazing hospitality. Excellent place of stay and lovey breakfast
Very courteous host accommodated delayed checkout most warmly
3/10
Reviewed Oct 20, 2025It was nice and quiet.
Bathroom (and toilet) in bedroom (so we asked to be moved). Only 2 coat hangers in cupboard in both rooms. Cupboard in 2nd room had junk on shelves. No adaptor for hairdryer in 2nd room, so could not dry hair. No stocked bar fridge (as per website). Bedside lights in 2nd room not plugged in. Breakfast not great, and bacon was not cooked. No sweetener in room to have with coffee.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 15, 2025The place is luxurious. I enjoyed the bed, the breakfast is top notch. Hospitality by the host is amazing.
7/10
Reviewed Sep 15, 2025Fijne ontvangst, mooie tuin en een erg groot huis.
Zwembad en jacuzzi waren niet erg schoon en hebben we uiteindelijk ook niet echt kunnen gebruiken. Viel een beetje tegen ten opzichte van de foto’s.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 10, 2025Stuff was friendly
I didn't has wheelchair ramps
9/10
Reviewed Jul 29, 2025because i dont eat pork they accommodated my diet requirements and were creative in the different offerings for breakfast.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 20, 2025I have no hesitation in recommending The Rest Guest House.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 14, 2025The staff were so friendly and helpful. The room was quiet and comfortable. I loved the three dogs there too!
6/10
Reviewed Jul 9, 2025Breakfast was good and our rooms were clean
The pool was dirty and the jacuzzi was dirty , and we honestly just wanted to relax in the jacuzzi
10/10
Reviewed Jul 9, 2025The property was ideally located in a very quiet and tranquil part of Mbombela. You could tell that the owners have done an exceptional job in keeping their property well maintained, safe and inviting to visitors. What a stunning home away from home!
We loved everything about the property. Absolutely everything!!!!!
8/10
Reviewed Jul 6, 2025It had a great view. Great atmosphere.
Noisy fridge in the room
5/10
Reviewed Jun 2, 2025The place was clean, friendly staff and it was peaceful.
I was there because I wanted jacuzzi and unfortunately it wasn’t working and nobody bothered to assist us regarding that I tried to talk to the owner but she ignored my messages until the next day of check out. I wasn’t impressed at all I could have chosen another place instead.
9/10
Reviewed May 31, 2025It is beautiful, quiet, and comfortable
I honestly can't fault anything
10/10
Reviewed May 10, 2025Our hosts were amazing. Friendly, helpful and accommodating
There was nothing we did not like. Excellence on every level.
10/10
Reviewed May 9, 2025the breakfast was exquisite,it was tops
everything from safety,comfort,cleanines,peace
10/10
Reviewed Mar 30, 2025Very spacious rooms, clean, friendly hosts very comfortable can recommend.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 13, 2025Everything was perfect I love Lynne She has hospitality
8/10
Reviewed Mar 1, 2025It was really great. I thoroughly enjoyed their breakfast, and since I'm a dog lover: I really loved the friendly dogs on the property..... wished I could have been able to snatch one of them 🤭🤭🤣🤣
9/10
Reviewed Jan 25, 2025Feels like coming home even on the 1st visit
10/10
Reviewed Jan 15, 2025The quite of the place
7/10
Reviewed Jan 2, 2025The peace and quietness
Room not being cleaned
5/10
Reviewed Dec 27, 2024art and decoration
noise from aircon outside units make it difficult to sleep and rest. staff not friendly. far from Mbombela (Nelspruit) town. breakfast disappointing.
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Friendly staff
- •Great location
Areas to consider
- •Poor cleanliness of amenities
- •Breakfast issues
Cleanliness
8.03/10Some reviews mentioned dirty pool and jacuzzi.
Service
9.5/10Guests appreciated the friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
9.54/10Located in a quiet and tranquil part, with great accessibility.
Room Quality
8.49/10Most guests found the rooms comfortable and clean.
Amenities
8.02/10Pool and jacuzzi cleanliness noted as issues.
Value for Money
8.98/10Overall good value considering location and service.
Food and Beverage
8.53/10Breakfast was generally well-rated but with some complaints.
Overall Experience
9.3/10Overall a great stay with positive sentiments predominating.