Welcome on board. Contemporary South African cuisine served beside a real Boeing 737 in the heart of the Lowveld — the most unique place to eat in Hoedspruit.
The Runway Restaurant & Bar is a contemporary restaurant in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa, located at Aerotel Hoedspruit on the R527. It is the only aviation-themed restaurant in Hoedspruit, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner beside a real Boeing 737 — approximately 15 minutes from Kruger National Park. Open 7 days a week to hotel guests and the public. Menu prices start from R25.
Beside a Boeing 737 in the heart of the Lowveld, The Runway serves contemporary South African cuisine with Asian-inspired accents. Our signature parathas, tapas-style small plates, and sundowner cocktails are designed for sharing — and for stories.
Whether you're an Aerotel guest, a Hoedspruit local, or a day visitor looking for somewhere truly different to eat in Hoedspruit, this is dining that becomes part of the experience.
From breakfast on the terrace watching the sun climb over the Drakensberg, to sundowner cocktails on the deck as the mountains turn gold — every meal here comes with a view you won't find anywhere else in Hoedspruit.
Each space tells a different story. Choose your setting, from elevated sundowners to poolside lounging under the African sky.
Every evening, the Drakensberg puts on a show. Our elevated Sky Deck is the front-row seat. Craft gin-tails — including our signature Blue Devil — cold beers, and tapas-style small plates designed for sharing.
Daily Happy Hour 16:00–18:00. All gin-tails R69. Walk-ins welcome. The best sundowner spot in Hoedspruit.
From intimate celebrations to corporate gatherings, our three unique spaces can be hired exclusively for your occasion. With catering packages tailored to every event, The Runway delivers a venue experience that soars above the ordinary.
Elevated views of the Drakensberg make this the perfect setting for sundowner receptions, cocktail parties, and intimate celebrations. Available for exclusive hire with full bar service.
A relaxed, versatile space beside the aviation compass mosaic pool. Ideal for casual corporate days, team-building events, and daytime celebrations with a laid-back Lowveld atmosphere.
Our signature open-air fire-pit venue under the African stars. The ultimate setting for year-end functions, weddings, milestone birthdays, and any occasion that deserves the crackle of a real fire and the sounds of the bush.
Every event at The Runway includes a setting you won't find anywhere else — beside a real Boeing 737 in the heart of the Lowveld. The most unique event venue in Hoedspruit. Let us help you plan something extraordinary.
Enquire About Private EventsOpen Monday — Sunday, 7 days a week.
We accommodate most dietary requirements with advance notice. Please let us know when booking or on arrival.
1406 Zandspruit Boulevard, R527
Hoedspruit, Limpopo 1380
Within Zandspruit Bush & Aero Estate
~15 min from Hoedspruit town · ~60km from Kruger Orpen Gate
The Runway Restaurant is Hoedspruit's most unique dining destination — and it's open to everyone, every day of the week.
Located at 1406 Zandspruit Boulevard on the R527. Approximately 15 minutes from Hoedspruit town centre, and around 60km from Kruger's Orpen Gate via the R40 and R527.
GPS: -24.3686, 30.9697
The Runway is the only restaurant in Hoedspruit where you eat beside a real Boeing 737. No other restaurant in the area offers aviation-themed dining, a Sky Deck sundowner experience, and an open boma under the African stars.
Hoedspruit's most unique restaurant — since 2026
Breakfast from 07:00, lunch from 12:00, and dinner until 20:00 — seven days a week. Happy Hour runs daily from 16:00 to 18:00 with all signature gin-tails at R69.
No booking required · Walk-ins always welcome
Everything you need to know about dining at The Runway Restaurant — and eating out in Hoedspruit generally.
The Runway Restaurant at Aerotel Hoedspruit is the most unique restaurant in the area — contemporary South African cuisine served beside a real Boeing 737. It is open to the public 7 days a week, no hotel stay required. Other options in Hoedspruit include Sleepers Restaurant, The Hat & Creek, The Clubhouse, and The Baobab Restaurant. The Runway is the only aviation-themed restaurant in the Hoedspruit area.
Yes. The Runway Restaurant at Aerotel Hoedspruit is located approximately 60km from Kruger National Park's Orpen Gate, roughly a 50-minute drive via the R40 and R527. It serves breakfast from 07:00, lunch from 12:00, and dinner until 20:00, every day of the week. It is open to the public — no hotel booking required.
The Runway Restaurant is open Monday to Sunday, 7 days a week: Breakfast 07:00–10:00, Lunch 12:00–14:00, Sundowners & Dinner 16:00–20:00. Located at 1406 Zandspruit Boulevard, Hoedspruit (R527). Walk-ins welcome. Call 087 655 6737 or WhatsApp us to confirm availability.
The Runway serves contemporary South African cuisine with Asian-inspired accents. Signature dishes include traditional parathas (Indian-style flatbreads with South African fillings, from R95), tapas-style small plates such as Bobotie Cigars (R85) and Boerewors Pops (R95), sharing platters (from R180), mains including 250g rump steak (R160), and a full breakfast menu from R55. Kids menu available. Prices range from R25 to R300.
Yes. The Runway Restaurant accepts walk-ins seven days a week. Reservations are recommended for groups of four or more and for the popular sundowner session (16:00–18:00 daily). Book online at pos.aerotel.co.za or WhatsApp +27 78 275 6605.
Yes. The Runway offers three exclusive hire spaces: Sky Deck (cocktail receptions & sundowner events), Pool Deck (corporate days & casual receptions), and The Boma (weddings, year-end functions, milestone celebrations). All spaces include catering packages, full bar service, and custom event planning. Email restaurant@aerotel.co.za or WhatsApp to enquire.
The Runway Restaurant Hoedspruit is open 7 days a week: Breakfast 07:00–10:00 · Lunch 12:00–14:00 · Happy Hour Sundowners 16:00–18:00 (all gin-tails R69) · Dinner 18:00–20:00. Located at Aerotel Hoedspruit, 1406 Zandspruit Boulevard, R527, Hoedspruit, Limpopo 1380.
Yes. The Runway has a dedicated kids menu (Junior Pilots' Lounge) with dishes from R45 to R70 — chicken strips, burgers, spaghetti & meatballs, boerewors, milkshakes, and more. The restaurant has ample free parking, outdoor seating on the Sky Deck and Pool Deck, and a relaxed atmosphere ideal for families visiting Hoedspruit and Kruger National Park.
Walk-ins welcome, but reservations are recommended for sunset service and groups of four or more. The most unique restaurant in Hoedspruit — book your table today.
