Karula Hotel

Rooms & Rates

This “Home from Home” style hotel offers comfortable accommodation for both the holiday maker and businessman alike.

Restaurant & Bar

Cosy restaurant in the table d´hôte tradition, sun-downers on the terrace, a warm and friendly pub and a separate games room.

Conference Venue

A multi-purpose conferencing, training and events venue caters for groups of up to 55 delegates. Catering packages available.

Nestled in the picturesque town of White River (approximately 20km north of Nelspruit, the provincial capital of South Africa’s beautiful, sub tropical Mpumalanga Province) Karula Hotel is the most affordable full-service hotel in the Lowveld. The Karula Hotel has been under the personal management of the Richardson family for 40 years.

Tom & Chandy, and their team of warm, caring staff are ready to welcome you.

'Hard to beat as a 'value-for-money' stay anywhere.'

'In my youth, I remember being taken to hotels like this for family holidays. They simply don’t exist anymore.'

'Easily the best in its class, well managed by the owners, and with warm and efficient staff.'

'...looking forward to being back in this very special place next month!'

'The attention to detail and the smiling happy staff was just so special. Please don't change anything, including the chef.'

'Our stay at Karula is always a highlight of our many trips to the Kruger National Park.'

'Stayed here on a business trip but will return every time I need a place near White River - for business or personal travel.'

'It’s the kind of accommodation and food that warms your soul!'| 'Have been going for about 16 years, food great, service and staff great, but best of all the management is fantastic.'

'Not your average hotel. Well done Tom, Chandy and all staff! Its hard to recommend Karula too highly.'

'Have been going for about 16 years, food great, service and staff great, but best of all the management is fantastic.'

'A wonderful stopover if you need a place to stay for the night.'

'We have stayed here before, over 20 yrs ago. The standard remains just as high now.'

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GPS:	-25° 19'20.87S, +31° 02'13.53E
Tel:	+27 13 751 2277/8/9
Mobile:	+27 78 701 0150
Email:	email@karulahotel.co.za
Physical Address:	Units 3 & 5 Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Dr (old) Plaston Rd or R538 White River South Africa
Postal Address:	P.O Box 279 White River 1240