River House Lodge
Location: 27 Visarend Street, Malelane, za
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Award-Winning Country-Style Lodge near Kruger National Park
Riverside Relaxation: Wake up to the serene sounds of native birds and enjoy watching hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat from the pool or the large thatched deck.
Breathtaking Views: Marvel at the stunning vistas of the river and national park from your own private balcony, offering a perfect retreat after a day of exploration.
Tailored Experiences: Let our attentive staff curate your adventures, from Kruger Park drives to Swaziland visits. Don't forget to explore the converted pump house, ideal for unforgettable weddings and parties.
Experience the beauty and hospitality of River House Lodge - book now for a memorable stay!
Important Information
Please note that there are neither telephones nor TVs in the rooms.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Ironing service
- Massage services
- Packed lunches
- Chapel/shrine
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Outdoor furniture
- Coffee Shop on site
- Fruits
- Shallow end
- Spa/wellness center services
- Fence around pool
- Beauty Services
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- Invoice provided
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- Television in common areas
- Billiards or pool table
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Beach umbrellas
- Pool sun loungers
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Game drive nearby
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Wine release events
- Reception hall
- Exercise/lap pool
- Japanese garden
- Swimming nearby
Rooms Available
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Twin Room
The twin room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with pool views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Key access
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Family Room (Queen/bunk)
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
301-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views
Layout - Bedroom
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Desk and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Furnished balcony or patio
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Standard Double Room
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with pool views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Key access
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Deluxe Double Room
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with pool views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Key access
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Standard Twin Room
Twin room overlooking Kruger National Park and the river.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Key access
- Access to private pool
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Double Room
The pool with a view is the standout feature of this double room. The double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with pool views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Key access
- Access to private pool
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Family Room with Balcony
The family room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with river views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Key access
- Access to private pool
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Family Room
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The family room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a terrace and a patio. The unit has 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Key access
- Access to private pool
Guest Reviews
- Pascal (6/5): -
- Ulrich (10/5): Ein tolles Erlebnis. Jederzeit wieder. - Sehr familiäre Unterkunft in unmittelbarer Nähe zum Krüger Park. Von dort aus organisierte Safari im Krüger Park. Von der Terrasse abends herrlicher Ausblick auf die Flusslandschaft mit ankommenden Tieren: Nilpferde, Elefanten, Affen…
- rfscat (9/5): -
- Anja (10/5): Absolut Empfehlenswert - Die Unterkunft hat durch ihre Lage und den tollen Ausblick auf den Krüger Nationalpark überzeugt. Außerdem war das Personal der Unterkunft super freundlich und sind auf alle Wünsche eingegangen. Planung und Buchung von Safari Fahrten lief absolut ohne Problem mit einem tollen Anbieter. Besonders ein Tag ohne Safari konnte mit Ausblick auf den Crododile River am Pool genossen werden, denn man hat von hier auch einen fabelhaften Tag um auch ohne Safari die Tiervielfalt des Parks zu genießen.
- Meik (10/5): Empfehlenswerte Unterkunft mit super Personal - Wir hatten eine gute Zeit in der River House Lodge. Wir empfehlen die Unterkunft mit guten gewissen weiter. Highlight ist die Nähe zum crocodile river. Hier haben wir Nilpferde, Elefanten, Vögel, Affen und Impalas gesehen. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich, zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit. Unsere safaris haben wir auch über die Lodge gebucht und waren sehr zufrieden damit. Die Renovierung von einigen Zimmern war noch nicht abgeschlossen, sodass es tagsüber Baulärm zu hören war. Das hatte uns aber nicht wirklich gestört.
- Liliana (8/5): - The view The facilities The staff The sound of nature The way it helps to do a reset of the mind and body Food options for main meals. The guest should be able to gave at least a second option. But the food was delicious.
- Thomas (9/5): -
- Sophie (10/5): Super endroit pour découvrir Kruger - Super localisation ! La vue est exceptionnelle. L’hôtel est en pleine rénovation… la piscine est magnifique ! L’entrée incroyable. Le personnel très chouette. Ils ont organisé pour nous un safari et nous avons pu dîner tous les soirs sur place.
- Emsie (10/5): - The staff were very friendly and helpful. We would recommend them any place at any time
- António (10/5): Amazing - Everything about our stay was great. The location, the staff, the food… highly recommend this place near Kruger park
- Hannah (9/5): Wonderful stay, welcoming staff and lovely rooms. - This property has been completely renovated and redecorated. The works were not complete during our stay, but the part that has been completed is really well done, we loved our rooms. The new pool is beautiful, we spent the afternoon swimming and sun bathing while watching the hippo and elephants at the waters edge. Our evening meal was hearty, homemade and truly South African. Eating over the water is just wonderful. Thankyou for a lovely stay. The breakfast wasn’t amazing… the staff were fantastic, but food a little disappointing.
- Glenys (8/5): Beautiful riverside location, excellent food - Stayed here one night, and booked an evening meal, which was delicious and very good value. Room was nice, overlooking the communal pool, shower was excellent. Renovations were being done everywhere around our room, which I was aware of beforehand and accepted. But it was a bit annoying that the workers wandered backwards and forwards across our room, meaning we had to keep the curtains closed a lot of the time. When the renovations are finished, I'm sure everything will look lovely, and I have no problem recommending this place.
- Andreas (10/5): Unser Aufenthalt war wirklich traumhaft und es hat uns sehr gefallen. - Die Aussicht auf den Crocodile River war traumhaft. Das Abendessen war sehr lecker und das Frühstück war sehr vielfältig und lecker. Das Hotel und die Zimmer waren sehr originell und cool eingerichtet. Der Besitzer und das gesamte Personal waren sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Zimmer war etwas dunkel.
- W. Willemsen (10/5): -
- Stubi Roman (9/5): Spektakuläre Lage - fantastische Lage am Crocodile-River
- Fryderyk (10/5): - This place is truly special. It offers stunning river views, where you can often spot hippos. The staff were helpful and welcoming. Our room was not large, but it was comfortable and well suited for an enjoyable stay. The lodge is very charming and rich in history, and a wonderful bonus was seeing animals come to feed right in the garden area.
- romain (8/5): bien - charmant, bien décoré, bien placé. Accueil familial. Hote et service agréables rien
- Linda (8/5): Fantastisch - Prachtig huis aan de rivier, uitkijkend over Kruger. Fantastisch personeel. Huis is wel heel donker van binnen, maar het lieve personeel en de mooie en veilige locatie maakte dit een fantastisch verblijf. De tuin en de overdekte veranda zijn prachtig om naar de dieren in de rivier te kijken. De woonkamer is een heerlijke plek om savonds of bij regen te verblijven. De kamers zijn vrij donker.
- Florian (9/5): -
- Peter (9/5): Great location on the Crocodile River - A quirky hotel on the Crocodile river. The hotel has a great location overlooking the river with a viewing platform and a lovely location for breakfast. Dinner is taken inside and is comfort food but tasty. Pool was welcome on hot days. Rooms could probably do with a little bit of updating but didn’t affect the overall experience
- Florine (8/5): Sehr guter Start für eine Südafrikarundreise - - das Abendessen war sehr lecker - Service/Mitarbeiter super freundlich und hilfsbereit - die organisierte Safari war absolut klasse! - der Ausblick auf den Park war sehr schön - das Zimmer ist moderner als auf den Bildern abgebildet :) - die Lage ist super - zu viert ist das Zimmer teilweise etwas eng, aber trotzdem ist das machbar - im Loft war es sehr warm, leider hat uns die Klimaanlage Probleme gemacht, aber dies sollte so schnell wie möglich behoben werden - könnte teilweise im Loft etwas sauberer sein
- Abi (10/5): - It had a really homey feel. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The food was amazing, home cooked goodness! The view on the deck were amazing and we can’t wait to come back! Nothing, everything was really exceptional
- Görzen (8/5): Das war ein besonderer Aufenthalt - Die Lage war super. Man konnte wunderbar Tiere beobachten. Das Personal war sehr nett. Auf die Frage nach Moskitospray wurde uns direkt was angeboten. Diese Unterkunft hat für uns auch eine Safari Tour organisiert, mit der wir sehr zufrieden waren. Wir durften da auch Abend essen. Da wir Kinder dabei hatten, habe ich um Sonderwünsche gebeten, damit die Kinder auch was essen. Das wurde uns nach Wunsch serviert. Die Mitarbeiter waren sehr freundlich!! Die Einrichtung ist sehr rustical. Einfach Geschmacksache. Es gibt viele Moskitos und aus diesem Grund könnte man wenigstens Moskito Vorhänge übers Bett hängen, damit man etwas geschützt ist. Das wäre vielleicht eine Idee. Wir wurden total verbissen, trotz Mückenspray.
- Mehdi (9/5): Tolle Lodge am Fluss mit Blick auf den Kruger Nationalpark. - Unglaublich schöne Lage, direkt am Crocodile River. Wir konnten Hippos vom Frühstückstisch, vom Pool und vom Deck aus beobachten. Leckeres Abendessen. Alles war gut.
- Jean-François (9/5): -
- Dörfler (9/5): Tolle Lage direkt am Fluß und nah am Malelane Gate - Schönes rustikale Guesthouse direkt am Fluss. Innen ist es etwas dunkel, Zimmer Nr. 3 im ersten Stock hat leider keine gute Aussicht, da Palmen direkt davor sind, deshalb braucht man auch immer Licht. Zimmer war sehr nett eingerichtet und hat auch einen Kühlschrank. Es hat einen tollen Garten und eine schöne Terrasse. Von der überdachten Terrasse kann man sehr gut Tiere beobachten, wir haben Nilpferde, Antilopen und Krokodile gesehen. Abends kann man Essen bestellen, es gibt ein Menü, dies haben wir allerdings nicht gemacht, wir waren im "Deck" ca. 5 Minuten zum Fahren, liegt auch direkt am Fluß, Essen war sehr gut und wir haben sogar noch Nilpferde und Elefantn gesehen. Die Lodge ist ca. 10-15 Minuten vom Malelane Gate des Krüger enfernt und ca. 45 Minuten ans Crocodile Bridge Gate. Wir würden wieder buchen
- Andrew (8/5): - Very friendly and helpful staff. A great location but a very quirky place which is a bit tired in places. The place definitely grows on you. The place is bit tired in places and could do with a bit of a reburb.
- Maria Pilar (10/5): - Es una casa preciosa y con preciosa vista al rio
- William (10/5): -
- Jürgen (8/5): -
- Matthias (9/5): - sehr freundlich, beste Lage in ganz Afrika. Direkt am Fluss, um Nilpferde und Krokodile und vieles mehr zu beobachten. Auch sehr nah zum Eingang vom Kruger Nationalpark. Ein tolles Erlebnis und eine ganz besondere Unterkunft. Für mich war das ein absolutes Highlight dort zu sein. Jederzeit wieder!! Es war alles gut
- Lleoni (10/5): - Everything, the food was absolutely gorgeous. Staff are very friendly and can’t do enough for you. The whole experience was amazing and I’d definitely come and stay again
- Eric (9/5): Entschleunigend und friedlich - Ein besonderer,individueller, heimeliger liebevoll gestalteter Ort, sehr friedlich und freundlich mit direktem Blick auf den Crocodile River.
- Stefan (9/5): - De medewerkers waren super vriendelijk, vanaf het viewdeck hebben we hippos gezien, en het avondeten was echt heerlijk! Het bed was voor onze smaak te hard.
- Ingrid (8/5): - Personligt boende med en massa kul inredningsdetaljer. Frukosten kunde kanske varit lite bättre
- Martyn (10/5): Great location with a decking overlooking the river. Comfortable spacious rooms, excellent service. - Great location overlooking the Crocodile river, relaxing outside area with terrace and decking, comfortable spacious rooms. Short distance to Malalane Gate for entering the park and close to a well stocked supermarket. Nothing
- Laëtitia (8/5): Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour et n’hésiterons pas à revenir. - During our stay, we were charmed by the kindness of the staff and the décor — surprising yet full of originality. We also greatly enjoyed the quality of the meals and breakfast, not to mention the magnificent view from the deck. A special mention to Christophe for his carefully crafted cocktails! To make the experience even better in our opinion, a few things could be improved: the pool, which was a bit cold and needed more maintenance; the toilet, which splashed slightly on the floor when flushed; and the bathroom, where a showerhead would be greatly appreciated. Lastly, the staircase leading to the children’s bedrooms upstairs felt too steep.
- bouchra (9/5): Excellent séjour ! - Hôtel très sympathique, vue sur la rivière, cadre magnifique et reposant. Excellent diner et petit-déjeuner. Personnels attentionnés et prévenants. A proximité du Parc Kruger. Je recommande particulièrement.
- Claire (10/5): Lodge avec espace extérieur magnifique et vue exceptionnelle sur les animaux du Kruger - La vue sur la rivière est exceptionnelle! Les espaces extérieures sont incroyables pour pouvoir encore observer des animaux à la rivière en fin de journée. Le personnel est très sympathique et serviable. Le petit déjeuner est bien - commande à la carte de oeufs et tout petit buffet de céréales. Le repas du soir est également un plat unique qu'on aime ou non. Nous n'étions pas au courant que les boissons n'étaient pas incluses lors du souper (même pas de l'eau). Attention également aux lits superposés pour les enfants. Le lit du dessus n'a pas de rambarde. Notre fils de 8 ans n'était pas à l'aise donc nous avons mis le lit à terre (ce qui n'était pas pratique pour le passage) - le chambre familiale était sinon bien spacieuse.
- Ferdinand (10/5): - Alles perfekt, ein traumhafter Blick von der Terrasse.
- Daniel (10/5): -
- Christine (9/5): Stilvolle Lodge mit sehr schönem Blick und Garten. - Sehr schön an Fluss gelegen, 15 Min zum Gate, gute Organisation der Touren. Individuell gestaltete Zimmer mit Bad uns Balkon. Tiere im Garten, nette Atmosphäre im Haus, sehr nettes Personal. Die Zimmer fanden wir etwas ziemlich dunkel und etwas eng, zu zweit steht man sich oft im Weg. Das Abendessen (Halbpension) war lecker, der Koch war ambitioniert, aber es gab für alle nur ein einziges Gericht, keinerlei Auswahl. Außerdem fanden wir das Abendessen sehr gehetzt, das offenbar vorab schon angerichte Essen kam nach einer Minute und bevor überhaupt die Getränke am Tisch waren.
- Jan (10/5): - Het hele mooie uitzicht. Het vieuwdek en het super vriendelijke personeel. Niets is hun te veel. Ook Johan de eigenaar is super vriendelijk en geïnteresseerd in zijn gasten. Niets
- Bernd (10/5): Empfehlenswerte Lodge - Tolle Lodge, direkt am River. Tierbeobachtungen am "Deck" der Lodge sind super. Günstiges und schmackhaftes Dinner "Home made". Gastgeber Christo und sein Team haben Humor, sind sehr freundlichund machen tollen Job. Blick auf den River bzw. Krügerpark sind aus allen Bereichen der Lodge möglich..
- Frits (8/5): -
- marc (8/5): -
- Peter (9/5): - A real interesting gem of a lodge
- Eva (10/5): Ein wunderbarer Abschluss für unseren SA Aufenthalt. Vielen Dank - Die Lage der Lodge und Aussichtsplattform ist sensationell. Hippos direkt zu beobachten abends bei ihrem Bad. Wunderschöner Ausblick am Crocodile River. Sehr familiäre Atmosphäre und Johann war sehr nett und aufmerksam. Spezieller Vintage Charme.
- Katja (10/5): -
- Marcel (9/5): - Schöne Unterkunft direkt am Crocodile River. Highlight war das Frühstück mit Blick auf die Krokodile.
- LambertusW (10/5): Prachtig verblijf om het Krugerpark te bezoeken. Lodge heeft al een panoramisch uitzicht. - Fantastisch ervaring om reeds vanaf je kamer en het panoramadek de olifanten, nijlpaarden, krokodillen en apen en meer al te kunnen bewonderen. Locatie is gunstig ten opzichte van toegangspoort Kruger. Er werd elke avond een heerlijke maaltijd geserveerd. (op aanvraag) niets
- Christopher (10/5): Stayed here before, just as good. - Good location, great views, friendly staff
- Leila (9/5): Super séjour — vue magique sur la rivière et le Kruger - Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. L’emplacement est exceptionnel : la chambre donne sur une rivière et le parc Kruger, on peut observer les animaux depuis le jardin — moments magiques au lever et au coucher du soleil. Le petit-déjeuner (lorsqu’il fait beau) se prend avec cette même vue, un vrai bonheur. Le lit était très confortable, nuit reposante garantie. À seulement 15 minutes de la porte de Melelane, idéal pour partir tôt le matin en safari sans stress.
- Jugniek (8/5): -
- Elona (8/5): Bijzonder hotel op een prachtige plek. - Perfecte locatie met uitzicht op het Kruger Park.Erg bijzonder hotel met enorm veel verschillende verzamelingen. Heerlijk origineel Afrikaans eten in een huiselijke sfeer. Niets viel tegen maar twee nachten was lang genoeg.
- Erich (9/5): -
- Antonella (10/5): the best lodge - creo que el alojamiento tiene todo, sin duda. La amabilidad del personal, el ambiente, la decoración, la comida que preparan deliciosa, las vistas e ubicación, hay cerca un supermercado y cerca de puerta Malelane. De verdad es perfecto! nada, me parecía un alojamiento maravilloso, lo recomiendo 100%
- Dor (10/5): - המלון מעוצב מדהים! פריטי וינטג׳ והרבה סטייל. נוף מדהים לנהר, פילים וההיפופוטמים מגיעים לפעמים. הצוות ממש נחמד ועוזרים בכל מה שצריך. מאוד מומלץ.
- Isabeau (10/5): -
- Kerstin (10/5): - Sehr schöne Lodge mit vielen ausgefallenen Dekorationen. Passt alles zu dem Stil der Lodge. Sehr freundliches Personal. Das Frühstück war sehr schön angerichtet, und das Ambiente direkt am Fluss wunderschön. Pool ist auch vorhanden, hat auch sauber ausgesehen. Da war aber nur eine Nacht da waren haben wir diesen nicht genutzt.10 Minuten zum Malalene Gate. War alles top!!!!
- Jordan (10/5): Superbe - Nous avons passé 2 jours dans ce lodge. La décoration est atypique, ce qui fait son charme. Les extérieurs sont magnifiques, la vue est exceptionnelle. Nous pouvons y voir de nombreux animaux. Nous avons fortement apprécié boire un verre au coucher du soleil avec cette vue. Le dîner était bon et les petits déjeuners copieux, servis dans un cadre superbe. L’endroit est très calme et la localisation proche de l’entrée du parc kruger est idéale. Nous avons été très bien accueillis, tout le personnel a été très sympathique. Mention spéciale pour le monsieur à la réception qui a été très gentil et amical avec nous. Des fruits, de l’eau et du lait ont été offerts à notre arrivée ce qui est très appréciable. Nous recommandons cet endroit pour les amoureux de nature et de charme. Nous ne manquerons pas de revenir si nous repassons en Afrique du Sud à l’avenir. Rien, tout était très bien
- Richard Neil (8/5): Very pleasant stay. Good wholesome meals. - An historical nostalgic different property
- Gillian (10/5): -
- Bernd (10/5): -
- David (8/5): Competitively priced lodge with large viewing deck in close proximity to Malelane Gate. - Location close to Malelane Gate. Large viewing deck overlooking Crocodile River. Friendly and welcoming staff. Attractive price Nothing of note although small swimming pool was under repair during visit.
- MJCH (10/5): Thank you all for making this stay such an outstanding experience - :It is a beautiful and stunning colonial house, full of details adorning the walls, where you can truly feel the soul of South Africa. From the balcony, you can see hippos, elephants, and deer, which is truly incredible as the house borders the fence of Kruger Park. The dinner is delicious and highly recommended. I would especially like to thank Eve, who kindly washed my van and made it shine—it was an incredible gesture. I am also grateful to the manager, who provided water and a bucket, along with a very interesting conversation. It was an outstanding act of kindness that I will always remember. Everything was perfect.
- Santjie (8/5): -
- Louisa (10/5): Absolutely incredibe, would 100% recommend. - Everything about this stay was incredible, the location was incredible with a deck that looks out to the crocodile river where we saw hippos, crocodiles, elephants and even a buffalo. The deck was well equiped with binoculars, lots of seating options and even a pool table where we loved an evening game. The meals were increbible, amazing home cooked food everynight with dessert, we agreed it was the best food of our whole trip and a great opportunity to try some authenitic south african meals at a really reasonable cost. The staff were so attentive and friendly and organised us our daily game drives. These pictures do not do this place justice!! The room was well equipped and super clean. I have nothing bad to say about this place.
- Corina (10/5): -
- Jorge (9/5): -
- Eike (10/5): Ótimo custo benefício - Excelente para quem busca estar perto do de Malelane Gate no Kruger. Janta excelente e cafe da manha muito bom no estilo americano. É possível ver varios animais do Kruger no deck do hotel. Vale a experiencia.
- Vens (9/5): A blissful location on the banks of Crocodile River - We've spent a few lovely days residing in a River House Lodge. What sets this place apart is the ambience - the furniture and fittings are antiques sourced from Africa and elsewhere. It lends itself to an authentic atmosphere and I felt like an explorer back in time. Arguably, this place has the best viewing deck in all of Malelane - close to the water, hardwood floor, comfortable, spacious deck chairs, binoculars, lights - everything you need to get a good look at the animals roaming around. There's also a pool table and loungers for a relaxing afternoon. We enjoyed the homemade food for dinner and a good wine selection. The owner went out of his way to accommodate our 4am starts by packing us lunch boxes the night before. We also had trouble with our electric socket adapter (European to South African). He got his tools out and fixed the issue promptly. A bit on an expensive side compared to other properties in the area, but we booked fairly last minute so with a better advanced planning that can be easily overcome.
- KATY (9/5): Séjour trop court pour avoir pu profiter des avantages de l’hôtel…à refaire! - Nous n’avons pas pu profiter,faute de temps,de l’emplacement exceptionnel de l’hôtel sur la rivière,c’est dommage….le repas était délicieux ,le personnel très agréable et accueillant. Merci à vous!
- Rob (7/5): - Ligging aan het water waar je de nijlpaarden kunt zien, mooi aangelegde tuin met enorm panorama terras. vriendelijkheid van het personeel. Eten eenvoudig maar wel heel smaakvol. Accommodatie doet wat koloniaal aan. Er wordt veel gerookt hetgeen je met name bij de receptie en bar heel goed ruikt. Voor astma patienten niet de meest ideale omgeving. Wat we vreemd vonden is dat bij het uitchecken niemand hielp met de bagage (vanaf de eerste verdieping terwijl wel alles naar boven werd gebracht) en we ook geen totziens of goede reis oid verder kregen. Geen enkel woord. Heel bijzonder.
- Mingjun (10/5): 太棒啦！ - The hotel is right next to the Crocodile River, and from the terrace you can see elephants, crocodiles, hippos, and antelopes. The staff feel just like family — warm, friendly, and always ready to help. They gave me so much support during my stay. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and both breakfast and dinner were excellent. I will definitely come back!
- florence (10/5): - L’accueil est chaleureux et le lieu paradisiaque
- Marck (8/5): River house - Het uitzicht over de rivier is prachtig. De nijlpaarden komen vlak voor de tuin voorbij. Prachtige tuin. Het eten wordt eventueel voor je verzorgd. Heel even hadden we geen elektriciteit door een storing. Dat schijnt vaker voor te komen.
- Holiday (8/5): LOVED IT! - the breakfast was really good, there was a variety of cereals and choice of protein. staff so accomodating and friendly. The view was beautiful! Location you can't beat.
- Manrakhan (7/5): Beautiful view on the river! Lovely stay! - The view of the park was really beautiful! Loved the view point! We also dined in and dessert was excellent!
- Bernadette (10/5): An exceptional location with warm, welcoming staff - The history of the property and the fantastic staff Nothing
- Reeves (10/5): Exceptional -
- Mjp (7/5): Short stayover on the edge of Kruger - Nice location, comfortable room Food nice Friendly staff Did not feel comfortable to have to sign an indemnity form in a hotel (never had to do this before) and find the owner walking around with a gun! Not helping for me feeling safe Altough beautifull surroundings and viewing deck very old and tired. Deck needs a make-over
- Zanele (7/5): Lovely - Johan was awesome. The kitchen staff were also very friendly. Location is excellent.
- Daniel (10/5): Exceptional -
- Alan (8/5): Very good -
- Hilda (8/5): Very good -
- Ilona (7/5): River view - view on the river was great Somber mood at the venue Not ample parking Dinner was average.Staff retired and locked up early in the evening. Breakfast outside was good idea but service slow.Hot drinks were average
- Francisco (10/5): Exceptional - Very characteristic and unique hotel, decorated with many antiques. The views to the river were amazing, both from the room and the beautiful deck. The staff was very friendly. Dinner and breakfast were tasty too.
- Janette (10/5): Beautiful hotel in special location with wonderful staff and fantastic food - The welcome is exceptional and all the staff a friendly and helpful at all times. The lounges and guest areas are comfortable and welcoming with fantastic memorabilia and art. The decking is the best we’ve been to with comfortable spaces for guests to enjoy views over the Crocodile river and into Kruger beyond. The bedrooms are comfortable with easy chair and a private veranda. The bedding is crisp and fresh with feather pillows like clouds. The food was delicious and beautifully presented This is our second visit and we will definitely come back. I really can’t think of anything. I rarely ever give a 10 score but in this case I think it’s well deserved
- Mena (9/5): Fantastic!! - Views were incredible! And this was such a peaceful stay! Also enjoyed the decor throughout the place and the bedrooms. Staff and the owners were very welcoming! The dinner was great and lovely to have them check in with is that everything was okay! I had also called twice before booking for a few questions about taxi pick ups and drop offs, game drives in Kruger, dinner, etc and they were very kind and open to answering my questions. Would stay here again and would recommend to others!
- Tom (10/5): great. what sn experience breakfast outside overlooking the river - overlooking river with hippos buffalo and elephants constant sound of water nothing
- Claire (10/5): Exceptional -
- Helvetia (7/5): Good -
- Cecilia (8/5): Great place to do sunset drinks but food is totally below standard for this price. They really will benefit from a chef - Location and friendly staff Food
- Cindy (10/5): Wonderful stay and faciities -
- David (10/5): Amazing lodge with great staff - food was fresh and excellent - we will surely be back - Amazing lodge with great staff - food was fresh and excellent - we will surely be back
- Pretorius (10/5): An amazing place. Management and staff friendly and helpful - We enjoyed the quiet and the relaxing atmosphere. Just what we needed. Parking of vehicle outside the lodge.
- Typical (8/5): It was a nice quite stay with olden days experience - Old antique look Nothing specific.
- Elsie (8/5): We enjoyed our visit and will definitely vist River House Lodge again - We enjoyed breakfast, beautiful deck with a view, fast service Suggest good quality coffee ( not too fond of Ricoffy) and a complimentary tea and coffee station on the deck.
- Rene (7/5): Good -
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