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Premier Hotel The Winkler

4.0 star property

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $137
$119 nightly
$137 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20

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R538 Numbi Gate Road, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1240
  • Place, Casterbridge Country Shopping
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, WhiteRiver Hall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, White River Crossing
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Valley view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Resort view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Valley view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • Valley view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Valley view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mbombela

A stay at Premier Hotel The Winkler places you in the heart of Mbombela, a 4-minute drive from Casterbridge Country Shopping and 6 minutes from White River Mall. .This family-friendly hotel is 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from Kruger National Park and 4 mi (6.4 km) from WhiteRiver Hall.

What's nearby

  • Casterbridge Country Shopping - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • White River Mall - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • WhiteRiver Hall - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Ronnie bester park - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • White River Crossing - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Avli Greek Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gin & Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Courtyard Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Premier Hotel The Winkler

Premier Hotel The Winkler offers 87 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to patios. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

32-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 87 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Rooms have private patios. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can get to nearby shops on the shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite at Wakuja Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Mbombela? This hotel has 194 square feet (18 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Wakuja Restaurant - This restaurant overlooks the pool and garden. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 225 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Wakuja Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (194 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch HDTV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 225 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 350 (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Protea Hotel Winkler
Protea Hotel Winkler White River
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Winkler Protea Hotel
Protea Hotel The Winkler White River, South Africa - Mpumalanga
Premier Hotel Winkler White River
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Premier The Winkler Mbombela
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Premier Hotel The Winkler Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xoli

Best ever I will always book it when I go to Mpumalanga
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Winkler hotel white river

very welcoming , lovely setting, very comfortable
Verified

8/10 Good

sanket

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very nice hotel

The hotel is very nice and stay was really enjoyable. But it is a bit distant from numbi gate. The surroundings are really picturesque and peaceful.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thiru

Liked: Room comfort

Location...location

Great location. Close to Kruger Park.
Verified

8/10 Good

Izak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight on route to Kruger

We stayed for one night on our way to Kruger National Park. Staff was very friendly and helpful and the food was very good. Overall a very good hotel.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Delightful Staying

It was a delightful staying. I suggest that before and on the road circle, from WhiteRiver to the Hotel Protea the Winkler, must be placed indicative outdoors for those coming in their first time particularly after sundown.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Low veld beauty

Very convenient and just outside Nelspruit close to all must see sights.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing Stopover

Lovely hotel in beautiful location, staff very helpful and friendly, even sorted out our mobile phones to link to wifi when we couldn't. Attractive public areas, lounge/bar etc. Close to Casterbridge shopping for local curios etc.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molebaleng Alph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It is breathtaking.

I wish I could have extended my stay. The Winkler is just tops in all respects.i am planning to take my wife there for a longer period.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reginah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

professional personel

Everything was perfect. I really enjoyed my stay.Hope to come back soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Livit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tranquility
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel and location to access Kruger

Pity it was just one night. Would have enjoyed a week. Isolated location but fronts a good road to Kruger and Johannesburg . Hotel and grounds lovely. We had a large room with double balcony and views of the swimming pool.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good staff, decent location to Kruger

Hotel Staff are excellent, breakfast buffet was really good. Ants everywhere in the room, dinner buffet wasn't good. Pool and play area needs an upgrade or clean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A comfortable stay

We were relieved and glad by the general managers and duty managers help when our car broke down before entering the hotel. Only a responsible and good hotel staff will do this for there customers.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good with little bad

Stay was great and the service friendly. Breakfast was awesome One bad think the TV channels did not work properly and in the morning there were no signal Also when we got to the hotel they die not have our booking as done via hotels.com but lucky they had an open room
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A decent hotel with a few deferred maintenance issues with items such as carpeting.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

On our way to KNP

Just stayed the nights as usual on our way into KNP. No problems what so ever. Team at Reception and on the gate most helpful. See you in February 2018
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fernando

Liked: Staff & service

Game Safari in Kruger Park

Nice hotel, close to Nelspruit and White River, as well as to Kruger's Park Numbi gate. It was cold in the first night and we were surprisingly informed by hotel staff that they didn't have more blankets available; we were four people in the room with only 2 blankets, so you can imagine that first night was really freezing!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ok for a overnight stay

Room outdated. No wifi in room and limited phone reception
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nick

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and quiet surroundings, hotel needs some attention. Tennis courts needs fixing, rooms require some extra care as many things were broken or not in the room. Swimming pool needs cleaning
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Where are we?

Booked and paid for a family room - the only available rooms at the time, but got a smaller standard room, no refrigerator, just a cupboard that used to contain one, toilet didn't flush, no in room wifi.
Verified

6/10 Okay

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Website is misleading - shows water slide that doesn't exist, talks about supervised children' s activities on long weekends that weren't available despite being there on a long weekend, the kids zone was depleted and more like a disaster zone... BUT - friendly service, nice grounds, food OK, room comfortable apart from lack of light in the lounge area.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Craig

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Expensive Winkler

I have stayed at the hotel before when it was under the Protea Banner. It now appears to be under new ownership. I was very unhappy with their rates. I paid nearly double what I paid last year for the same duration in July. If money is immaterial, the hotel is a decent choice. If budget matters I cannot recommend this hotel again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The jewel of the White River!

This hotel is a jewel! The setting is straight from a fairy tale. Beautiful mountains and trees makes the place quite tranquil. We even saw a double rainbow! The staff was super attentive and provided everything we asked for, from electrical adapter's to arrangement of a tour of Kruger National Park. All staff were helpful, friendly and had a "can do" attitude. When I inquired about a car wash, instead of directing me to town, they arranged for an off duty staff member to wash my car! How is that for service! the only drawback was the non-availability of in-room internet access. Based on the responsiveness of the management, I would not be surprised to see them add that by the next time we visit. Outstanding stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Shailen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Protea Hotel - The Winkler

Hotel is beautiful. setting is very peaceful. perfect for relaxing. Kids zone needs alot of work. it seemed like a run down shed. It was not very appealing to my son. the only thing he liked there was the Nintendo Wii. With a little effort, it can become a really nice place for kids. The bathroom in the room could use an extractor as the window is too small to let in any fresh air. other than that the hotel is beautiful. sunrise over the mountains is worth watching as you can sit by the pool and take it all in. the grounds are well maintained and very child friendly. pool is well kept. i will definatley visit Protea The Winkler again.