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Luxury Suite, River View
538 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Multilingual staff
Concierge services

When you stay at Abelana River Lodge in Phalaborwa, you'll be on a river and 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Phalaborwa Gate. This luxury lodge is within the region of Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Makubu, a restaurant which specializes in local and international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. Planning an event in Phalaborwa? This lodge has facilities measuring 1076 square feet (100 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The lodge offers a restaurant. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 1076 square feet (100 square meters) include conference space. This luxury lodge also offers an outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Abelana River Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

  • Daily
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Firepit
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Conference space
  • Free breakfast
  • Mosquito nets
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Conference space size (meters) - 100
  • Luggage storage
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Free parking nearby
  • Offsite parking reservations required
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free English breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Conference space size (feet) - 1076
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Total number of rooms - 20
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Children's club (free)

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Zulu

Parking

Free self parking , Free parking nearby , Offsite parking reservations required

Room Amenities

Abelana River Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include showers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service
  • Shower only
  • Balcony or patio
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Wardrobe or closet

Where to Eat

A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Makubu - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

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

  • Game viewing nearby
  • Game drive on site
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Game viewing on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

A credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is not available

Mobile key entry is not available

Staffed front desk

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM

Contactless check-in is not available

Cashless transactions are available

No elevators

Service animals not allowed

Debit cards

Hotel Names

  • Makubu Lodge
  • Abelana River Lodge Lodge
  • Abelana River Lodge Phalaborwa
  • Abelana River Lodge Lodge Phalaborwa

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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