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Luxury House, 3 Bedrooms
1507 square feet
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Long Hope Villa
Room with view
1615 square feet
3 King Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 3 children)
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538 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Honeymoon Suite
646 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury lodge with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (free)

With a stay at River Bend Lodge in Addo, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Addo Elephant National Park and Ulwazi Interpretive Centre. This family-friendly lodge is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Botanical Reserve and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this Colonial lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and free babysitting.

All-inclusive rates are available at this lodge. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at Silver Thorns, a restaurant which specializes in French cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

All-inclusive room rates at River Bend Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Hotel Amenities

Some rates at River Bend Lodge are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

River Bend Lodge features a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Dining options at the lodge include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

A business center is on site at this 5-star property. This Colonial lodge also offers spa services, a library, and a terrace. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

River Bend Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Library
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Tasting room
  • Full-service spa
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Year Built - 1999
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Babysitting or childcare (free)
  • Computer station
  • Infant/toddler toys
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Fully fenced
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Banquet hall
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 8
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Arcade/game room
  • Wedding services
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (free)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Xhosa

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

River Bend Lodge offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, espresso makers, and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Washer/dryer
  • Espresso maker
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Room service
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room massage available
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress
  • TV size: 40
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 3
  • Smart TV
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Chef
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Silver Thorns - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

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

  • Playground on site
  • Game drive on site
  • Safari on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Game viewing on site

Spa Services

Plumbago Spa has 1 treatment room. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 1
  • Massages
  • Reflexology

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 8:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 5800.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Gloves are available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 700 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1850 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 5800.0 per night

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

Hotel Names

  • River Bend Addo
  • River Bend Lodge Addo
  • River Bend Hotel Addo Elephant National Park
  • River Bend Lodge Addo
  • River Bend Lodge Lodge
  • River Bend Lodge Lodge Addo

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

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

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