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Shamwari Riverdene

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Paterson, Eastern Cape, 6130
  • Shamwari Game Reserve
    7 min walk
  • Amakhala Game Reserve
    14 min drive
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari
    37 min drive

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Luxury Room, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (Riverdene Family Lodge)

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Paterson

When you stay at Shamwari Riverdene in Paterson, you'll be on a river and 20 mi (32.2 km) from Addo Elephant National Park. .This all-inclusive lodge is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Shamwari Game Reserve and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Amakhala Game Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Shamwari Game Reserve - 7 min walk
  • Amakhala Game Reserve - 14 min drive
  • Lalibela Game Reserve - 28 min drive
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari - 37 min drive
  • Bushman Sands Golf Club - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paterson Café - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Shamwari Riverdene

Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and free valet parking
Shamwari Riverdene offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars (stocked with some free items) and minibars. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and are furnished with single sofa beds. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and espresso makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and minibars (stocked with some free items). Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with single sofa beds. Rooms have private patios. 32-inch LCD 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 designer toiletries.
Treat yourself with massages and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.
This lodge is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Riverdene Restaurant serving guests of Shamwari Riverdene. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Riverdene Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

All inclusive details

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Spanish, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Riverdene Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages

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
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1992
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Single sofa bed
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Welcome Lounge at Shamwari Private Game Reserve]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to this property will sign in at the Shamwari Game Reserve Main Gate and meet at the Welcome Lounge. Return transfers to the lodge from the main gate are provided.
This property is located in Shamwari Private Game Reserve. The additional mandatory fee covers entrance to the game reserve.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Additional fees: ZAR 650 per person, per night for adults and ZAR 300 per person, per night for children

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1450 per vehicle (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 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

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Shamwari Riverdene Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What can I say , trip of a lifetime and lived up to all expectations. Staff very friendly and top class service. In particular Sam our safari guide was very informative and excellent at finding all to see
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Aventura

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the staff to the accommodations everything was amazing. They are there to make your stay an unforgettable experience. A must stay for a safari experience when visiting South Africa with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mais que maravilhada!
Minhas já eram altas porque todos os comentários sobre Shamwari eram bons, mas eu não esperava o que encontramos. Transbordamos felicidade e satisfação! Esse lugar é mágico, indescritível a emoção !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023