Areena Riverside Resort

Location: Corner Schafli Road and Glen Garriff turn off, East Coast Resorts, Kwelera, Kwelera, za

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Resorts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Check-out: 10:30 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• BBQ facilities
• Fax/photocopying
• Massage services
• Packed lunches
• Table tennis
• Darts
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Kid meals
• Kids' outdoor play equipment
• Outdoor furniture
• Shallow end
• Spa/wellness center services
• Fence around pool
• Beauty Services
• Manicure
• Pedicure
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Access to health care professionals
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Broadcast Live sport events
• Billiards or pool table
• Snack bar/deli
• Playground on site
• Tennis lessons on site
• Beach umbrellas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Game drive nearby
• Internet access
• Games
• Housekeeping on request
• Wine release events
• Reception hall
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Secured parking
• Fishing nearby
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Hosted evening meal (reserve)
• Charcoal grill
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Paddle boating nearby

Rooms Available

• Standard Double Room

  Offering garden views, these large open-plan rooms feature a kitchenette and seating area with a TV. Each contains a balcony and private bathroom with either a shower or bath.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Key access

• Traditional Bungalow

  1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

  Patio with lake views

  
  

  Layout - 2 bedrooms

  Entertainment - Plasma TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Practical - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request)

  Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), daily housekeeping, and heating

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)

• Two-Bedroom Chalet with River View

  This large chalet has a kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator. The balcony overlooks the river.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Key access

Guest Reviews

• Anathi (10/5): -
• Raeleen (10/5): -
• Mase Meister (10/5): Amazing Birthday Stay - I enjoyed the entire stay, the staff was friendly from the security to the adventure staff. I enjoyed spending my birthday there👌🏾
• Amanda (8/5): -
• Salayi (8/5): -
• Vuyani (8/5): - Enjoyed the wildlife. Very quiet at night. The room was good, but different from what is in the pictures.
• Edrich (10/5): A must visit! - The views from the unit was amazing. Loved seeing horses outside our unit. The grass was so green. The unit has everything you need. Beds are luxurious and comfortable, bathrooms neat and big and the kitchen equipped with eveything you need. Family friendly.
• Nosipho (10/5): -
• Beaulah (7/5): - Location , Nothing
• Njabulo (9/5): excellent - I self cattered my self Had no information about the buffey
• Liesl (9/5): -
• Wonga (10/5): -
• lee-brown (6/5): -
• Esethu (8/5): -
• Gcino (8/5): -
• Siphokuhle (5/5): okay - location cold water for bathing, pillows had blood stains
• Lerato (10/5): -
• Cecilia (10/5): my stay was peaceful,i booked a solocation for my birthday and i enjoyed my stay..I however would have loved to do the a - such a clean,beautiful and peaceful resort i loved that it felt like home away from home,it’s was so peaceful and family friendly.
• Awonke (10/5): -
• Marwanqana (10/5): -
• Dan Mahlaulo (8/5): -
• Hazeleen (10/5): -
• Avantika (10/5): -
• Thimna (10/5): -
• Thabo (7/5): - The shower was small.
• Delport (10/5): -
• Yi-Shan (9/5): Great property with amaizing wild life and nature - Lovely wild life . Great view . Very relaxing Shower head is very misty , small droplet , might be driven by water saving purposes.
• Elizabeth (10/5): -
• Mbongeni (9/5): - Perfect getaway place where you can relax with family. For me it was getting away from.the concrete jungle and get some fresh air. The price was so reasonable for booking on festive season as well. We went to the restaurant and the service was not up to our expectations.
• Pieter (7/5): -
• Sifundo (10/5): -
• Sindolene (4/5): - Nothing really Property doesn’t offer what they say. Terrible Wi-Fi didn’t connect to our devices. When you report to the staff the excuse is that we don’t charge for the WiFi it’s free. So it like you take what you get. Bedding was stained and had holes in. The fridge wasn’t working properly. Initially when we asked if we could be moved to a different room the receptionist just flat out said no. At this point my husband was ready to go home. We ended up going to Chintsa during the day to do make our stay more enjoyable.
• Moorcroft (10/5): - Absolutely everything No complaints at all
• Jolene (8/5): -
• Sinovuyo (4/5): - The stuff was helpful and friendly, I also liked our room it was very neat and Cosy. Also I enjoyed activities The room was very cold, no heater or electricity sheets ,Boring TV channels , cold water , we could not even charge our phones due to electricity issues.
• Glenn (10/5): Brilliant can’t wait to return in December - Great food, amazing staff it was perfect
• Sesethu (10/5): IT WAS AMAZING.THAN YOU - EVERYTHING ABOUT THAT PLACE NONE
• Nyani (10/5): Super awesome time - Words cannot begin to explain the experience: - Animals at a touch (of course respect to the gentle ones). - River of mysteries at a door step. - Calm, serene 😀, maybe cancel your Therapist...not medical advice by no means. - Truly an educational experience for the little ones, so many questions and excitement which they can talk about at school. - Very awesome GSD dogs, I wonder if they could give a puppy or two from the breeder. - From a wine bottle opener to an ironing board you will not have a problem, truly an awesome experience. Two way street, WiFi but then again what are you doing in a peaceful space if you want to be still scrolling at the world 🌍.
• Marcelle (10/5): - Great place to spend time with family and friends, the en suite double rooms is so amazing! It's better than many hotel rooms we've stayed in! Great quality bedding with all the amenities that you might need, the kitchen is also well equipped, if you want to cook your own meals you will not be missing anything!! The property has a lovely pool( with a very strict, but kind caretaker 😉) and a restaurant, we had their delicious pizzas and everyone loved it! Many activities as well! Cant wait to visit again!!!
• Mark (9/5): New favourite for East London - Natural environment and wildlife. N/A
• Hannah (9/5): -
• Anouk (9/5): My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed Areena and all the entertainment offered. We did a trip to Yellowsands with kayaks w - My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed Areena and all the entertainment offered. We did a trip to Yellowsands with kayaks which was a great experience and surrounding beaches were beautiful. The unit and facilities at Areena also offered everything needed and the staff were super helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back.
• Anita (10/5): -
• Andiswa (10/5): -
• Zimasa (8/5): -
• Kamvelihle (10/5): -
• fuba (10/5): -
• Noluthando (10/5): - From the place to the staff...very lovely and beautiful. Nothing
• Julie (8/5): Good and Bad - Room bigger than expected The breakfast and service. Don't offer a eggs Benedict and get a relish, no sauce. Service was shocking
• ABONGILE (9/5): - Most things I liked but the shower that was too small. The shower was extremely small.
• By_Emmanueline (8/5): - The room and the animals Weak internet reception.
• Malixole (10/5): -
• Siyasanga (10/5): -
• Mostert (10/5): -
• Charlize (10/5): -
• Gavin (8/5): -
• Annique (10/5): Wonderful - Loved our timber chalet. Loved canoeing on the river. Loved interacting with all the free roaming wildlife. I would definitely visit again! I didn't like that we didnt stay longer!
• Craig (9/5): -
• Melusi (9/5): -
• Wentzel (8/5): - No vehicle available to rent.
• Gcina (8/5): -
• Andiswa (10/5): -
• Ray (9/5): -
• Mthini (8/5): -
• Chevon (9/5): Fantastic - Beautiful place with loads to do and a great view. Spa was amazing, restaurant had great service. I loved the animals and it was very peaceful. Will definitely be back. My only complaint is that I came back around 10pm one night and there was no one by security. There was a car waiting at the gate in front me. No one seemed to open but then 2 cars drove out so luckily we could get in that way. I’m not sure how we would have gotten in if those cars didn’t come down unless they came down in order to let us in, but I didn’t see them driving back in.
• Green (9/5): -
• Blake (9/5): -
• deonne (10/5): Wonderful peaceful stay -
• Usiphile (8/5): It was really fun, we enjoyed the quad bikes - Peaceful Water was not warm enough
• John (9/5): -
• Delport (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lyndal (10/5): Exceptional -
• Zuleika (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mthembu (9/5): Superb -
• Zuko (9/5): Superb -
• Sibahle (10/5): Our stay was amazing. We enjoyed every moment - The Location was amazing, firstly or room was upgraded yo the one by the river and I must say that was therapeutic. The room was big and comfortable. The food was great we enjoyed the buffet and when we got there out table are we reserved it was ready❤️. Most of all the place at large was beautiful. We enjoyed our activity also out instructor was friendly.
• Mynhardt (8/5): Very good -
• Strydom (8/5): Need more time to explore! - Nice Setting. Nice cottage. Helpful staff. No light at the braai 😏
• Mpangazitha_1 (8/5): Very good -
• Rhulani (7/5): Good - I requested a double bed and got two singles combined parking is far from house door
• Luyanda (8/5): Very good -
• Luyanda (8/5): Very good - Clean white linen and adequate amenities Wifi inconsistencies
• Thabisa (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sikho (8/5): Very good - It's a peaceful place, with sorts of animals around the yard. The WiFi was too weak even in our suite 😭😢
• Ingemar (7/5): Good -
• Benita (10/5): What a surprise! I will definitely be back. - Comfortable spacious and clean None
• Ayre (10/5): Exceptional -
• Clair (10/5): Fabulous - Location is amazing, stunning views, facilities were great Nothing - maybe a provision of firewood?
• Zethu (10/5): It was just excellent - We booked this room , but when we get there we got another one, but we did enjoy
• Denise (8/5): Very good -
• Jaclyn (9/5): Superb -
• Vuyokazi (8/5): Tranquility at its best - Lovely place, very accessible and very tranquil. The staff was great, reception and security guys. Very welcoming. We'll be back.
• Owethu (7/5): Lovely - Ow the suit was comfortable , OMG the staff was freindly it’s such a therapeutic location. Except that we don’t have room service we need to clean rooms by ourselves, overall WE ENJOYED OUR STAY THERE.
• Nazo (10/5): Fantastic - Everything 😌, the place was exactly how i had imagined it to be. Nothing at all
• Graham (9/5): Superb -
• Zeelie (1/5): O recharge, lied to you posters is outdated you WhatsApp status is a joke andd the food terrible - Peacefully ini the. Mornings The touch far Being overcharge R800 for 2 peoe and the interaction with Abby was a wast of time. Abby was outside the area it's a joke and I will be posting this all over. Because 2 people interact with her on a game drive you get charge 800 but if someone else also boek then you pay 250 that U exemptble. It's a joke. I had more fun with Abby in the tough farm then outside. Don't LET THEM TAKE YOU FOR A FOOL. IT WAS A DISCRACE HOW THE TREATED THE WHOLE SCANAROI. PLEASE DON'T PAY FOR THE THE INTERACTION OF AS ITS SUPER k@K and you get lied to super super unhappy
• Ncuthu (10/5): Exceptional -
• Aviwe (10/5): Exceptional -
• Musa (10/5): Exceptional -
• Phillip (7/5): It was nice and relaxing - The location The WiFi is none existent. It needs an urgent upgrade.

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