Located in northeast South Africa, Nelspruit is the capital of the Mpumalanga province and one of the country's major centers for fruit production. Many travelers visit Nelspruit en route to Kruger National Park or other destinations such as Botswana and Mozambique. No matter how your visit figures into your larger South Africa vacation plans, you will find several excellent options for Nelspruit accommodations that will enhance your stay in the city.

One of the hotels in Nelspruit to consider booking is the Protea Hotel Nelspruit. This four-star luxury hotel offers 94 en-suite guestrooms with a wide range of modern amenities, including electronic safes large enough for a laptop, an executive desk, satellite TV, and air-conditioning. This hotel in Nelspruit also features a swimming pool, a landscaped garden, conference facilities, parking with 24-hour security, a tour desk, laundry services, shuttle services, and airport transfers. For a taste of South African dining, just head to the hotel restaurant, which serves a buffet of South African dishes for lunch and dinner, as well as a hearty breakfast buffet. Before—or after—heading off to visit national parks and game reserves such as Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands, it is nice to stay in a comfortable luxury hotel such as this one.

One of the other Nelspruit hotels to consider for your vacation is the Mercure Hotel Nelspruit (pictured). This hotel in Nelspruit has 104 one- and two-bedroom suites, each of which features a kitchenette, a living room, satellite TV, a bathroom with bath and shower, air-conditioning, wireless internet access, and a safe deposit box. The hotel also has a breakfast room, an à la carte restaurant serving regional favorites, a bar, a swimming pool, private indoor parking, and five meeting rooms. Golfing enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that 18-hole and 9-hole courses are nearby.

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If your tastes run to the luxury end of the spectrum and you don't mind making your home base about ten miles outside of town, another of the Nelspruit accommodations to keep on your list is the Greenway Woods Resort. Located near a lake and an 18-hole golf course, the resort offers standard and deluxe rooms, as well as luxury chalets. There are two restaurants and a bar, and active travelers will love the variety of sports available, including golf, volleyball, table tennis, swimming, darts, and mountain biking. For business travelers, the hotel can accommodate meetings of up to 200 people.

If you're looking for cheap lodging in South Africa, be sure to research special deals and vacation packages in the course of your search for Nelspruit hotels. Many hotels offers seasonal deals, and vacation packages that bundle the prices of lodging, food, and activities, reducing the overall cost of your Nelspruit accommodations. For example, those visiting for a wedding or honeymoon could look into the Greenway Woods Resort wedding packages. There are many Nelspruit hotels that offer comfortable, modern accommodations, so no matter what brings you to the city, how long you plan to stay, and what your budget may be, rest assured you'll find a great hotel in Nelspruit for your needs.