Rio Vista Lodge

Location: Stand 1062, Monte Vista Estate,Opdraend Street, Malelane, za

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 01:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Restaurant
• Family rooms
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Ironing service
• Massage services
• Packed lunches
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Wheelchair accessible
• Kid meals
• Kids' outdoor play equipment
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Fire extinguishers
• Security alarm
• Television in common areas
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Playground on site
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Game drive nearby
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Wine release events
• Reception hall
• Japanese garden
• Fishing nearby
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Horse riding nearby
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Double Room with Garden View

  This double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a TV and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

• Deluxe King Room

  Boasting a patio, this double room also features air conditioning, a coffee machine and a TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee machine

• Family Room with Garden View

  This family room provides an electric kettle, a TV and garden views. The unit offers 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Electric kettle

• Double or Twin Room with Garden View

  This air-conditioned room is elegantly decorated with modern furniture and colorful details. It features a private patio, a TV with digital channels, and a mini-bar. It can be arranged with 1 double bed or 2 single beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet

• Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View

  This air-conditioned twin/double room is consisted of of a TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with mountain views.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle

• Suite with River View

  This air-conditioned suite is elegantly decorated with modern furniture and colored details. It features a private patio with panoramic views of the Kruger National Park and a spa bath. The Honeymoon Suite comes with sparkling wine, chocolates, bubble bath, and candles.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Electric kettle

Guest Reviews

• Jared (8/5): - Location is great. It is secure. Close to the KPN. Nothing.
• Adalberto (9/5): Dias fantásticos. - A localização é muito boa, bem próximo ao portão 9 do Kruger Park, cerca de uns 10 minutos de carro. O quarto é bem amplo e possui geladeira, microondas e varanda. Os funcionários são muito atenciosos e prestativos. E a dona do hotel é uma simpatia. O café da manhã é bom. Os preços do restaurante são justos. Recomendo, excelente custo/benefício. Nada a reclamar.
• Birgit (10/5): Eine Lodge, in der man sich sehr wohl fühlt - Sehr freundliches Personal, super Lage mit Aussicht auf den Fluss, schöne Plätze zum Frühstücken bzw. Abendessen, leckeres Frühstück und große Auswahl beim Abendessen im Restaurant direkt daneben, gute Ausgangslage für Safaries im Kruger Nationalpark - nur ca. 15 Minuten bis zum Eingang Malelane, Schwimmbad mit Blick auf den Fluss, schöne Zimmer, gute Betten. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
• Christophe (9/5): - La chambre avec vue sur la rivière, l'espace restaurant côté rivière. Les murs peu épais entre les chambres, une mauvaise insonorisation.
• Susanne (9/5): - Tolle Aussicht vom Zimmer auf den Crocodile River. Sehr gutes Restaurant und der beste Pool, den wir seither hatten. Fliegengitter fehlen, daher konnte das Zimmer schlecht belüftet werden. Teppichboden könnte erneuert werden.
• Lourens (10/5): -
• Zaza (8/5): -
• Cheryl (10/5): - Very comfortable rooms with a good view of Crocodile river for some wildlife viewing.
• Gail (10/5): - The rooms are clean, comfortable and good value for money. The breakfast was delicious.
• J-C Chaussat (9/5): - La vue à l'étage est superbe sur la rivière.
• Kurt (10/5): Erstklassige Anlaufstelle vor und nach dem Aufenthalt in den Camps im Kruger-Park. - Wir waren schon vor 6 Jahren dort und fühlten uns sorfort wieder zuhause. Insgesamt waren wir diesmal in unserem 6-wöchigen Urlaub insgesamt13 Tage in der Rio Vista Lodge. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich, das Essen ist gut, die Zimmer sind sauber und man hat einen erstklassigen Überblich über den Kruger-Grenzfluss mit all seinen Tieren, die zum Trinken aus dem Park kommen. Absolute Empfehlung! -
• jan10e (8/5): The river view makes it worthwhile! - Room is not special. But the pool and restaurant on the rivers edge are making up for it. Very nice! Dinner and breakfast are good quality. Staff is attentive and friendly. There is wildlife to spot. Opposite Kruger. I don't like the sign at the reception at the watercontainer: this water is only for hotelguests. Any staffmember using this water will be.... I was in shock. If you treat you're staff this way, how you think your staff will treat the quests.
• Maria (10/5): -
• Linda (8/5): Wij gaan nog terug ! - Uitzicht en zwembad was fantastisch Vloerbekleding vasttapijt
• Nicole (10/5): - The views are amazing, prime location for sure
• Marco (10/5): - Traumhafte Lage direkt am Fluss. Beim Frühstücken konnten wir eine Elefantenherde am Flussufer beim Baden beobachten
• Radebe (8/5): -
• Kim (6/5): Ok für eine zweckmäßige Nacht - Vom Garten/Pool aus, kann man direkt auf den Fluss schauen, sodass wir hier bereits Nilpferde, Elefanten und Krokodile beobachten konnten. Außerdem erreicht man in ca 15 min das Gate zum Kruger Nationalpark Sehr strenger Geruch im Zimmer und Bad. Das Zimmer braucht dringend eine Renovierung, alles war sehr alt. Leider waren auch die Bettwäsche und die Handtücher nicht sauber
• Puluchi (10/5): I had a pleasant sleep and wonderful breakfast. I wish I could have stayed longer - The breakfast was awesome GPS location on the website is not correct
• Yoko (10/5): - I have stayed some other hotels in Malelane, and have stayed Rio vista for several times. My conclusion is that Rio vista is the best place to stay in Malelane. Their receptionists and restaurant staff are very friendly, professional, and always helpuful. I always appreciate their hospitality. Reponse from the receptionists on whatsapp is very quick. The view from the deck is beautiful, facing Crocodile river and Kruger park. I'm happy to give them 10 score.
• Calvin (8/5): good but not happy with carport story. - View is good, wish more animals were available, Breakfast is good. Location is good. Cupboard door hinge broken and wobbly. had to handle with care. Doors leading out from patios can't be locked or unlocked with keys, so one has to go around every time you want to go somewhere, River facing rooms can be locked, so i think this must be done the same, it's just more convenient. STORM CAME UP AND CARPORT WAS RIPPED, STEEL CABLE THAT WAS HOLDING UP THE SUNSHADE BROKE AND WAS BEING BLOWN AGAINST THE FRONT OF THE CAR AND SCRATCHED IT. I SAW THIS AND MOVED THE CAR, NEXT MORNING, THE SHADE NET HAD BEEN LIFTED FROM ITS DOWN PIPES IN 2 CORNERS AND WAS HANGING DANGERIOUSLY CLOSE TO HITTING ANOTHER CAR. I moved my car again as we were now looking at potentially denting the car.
• Christelle (9/5): Un sejour parfait - Magnifique emplacement sur la crocodile river, un restaurant excellent et un personnel adorable. La plus belle piscine de notre sejour. On reviendra. Rien
• De Oliveira (9/5): -
• FERNANDO (3/5): - Ma voiture a été endommagée par le carport qui est tombé lors d'un coup de vent, et le lodge a refusé de prendre en charge les réparations nécessaires sous prétexte qu'il n'était pas responsable du vent!
• Johan (8/5): -
• Fernando (7/5): -
• Jean manuel (10/5): -
• Frans (7/5): - Property well situated, food were perfect, service 100% Kitchen staff very loud and disturbing during meals. They were busy with renovations during the day and very disturbing when seated at dining area.(understandable but still disturbing) Room clean, but strong chemical smell in room. No window (able to open) during evening , only sliding door on river side as to allow for fresh air, the only window (opening) located in passage/bathroom.
• Kit (10/5): Beautiful stay - Beautiful and clean place
• CDAttwood (10/5): -
• Léa (10/5): - Quel bonheur de pouvoir se reposer au bord de la rivière après 3 jours de safari dans le bush et de pouvoir observer les animaux qui y viennent. La chambre était très grande et très confortable. L'accueil très chaleureux.
• Ludovic (8/5): 1 nuit le temps de profiter de la piscine et de la vue sur la rivière l après midi. Dîner au resto le soir - Piscine et vue sur la rivière. Restaurant et personnel sympathique. Petite salle de bain. Hôtel un peu vieillissant dans l ensemble. Petit dej un peu pauvre.
• Chris Arnot (8/5): - Food was good Tour group of 23, obviously all using chairs and pool at the same time.
• Howard (8/5): -
• Sunil (8/5): -
• Rossana (9/5): Struttura molto bella con vista spettacolare - Struttura molto bella immersa nel verde. A soli 15 minuti dal Parco Kruger. Vista sul fiume meravigliosa, con la possibilità di vedere animali e numerosi uccellini. Camere molto belle ed accoglienti. Pulito e ordinato. Il personale molto gentile e disponibile. Anche la titolare molto attenta e cordiale, si è soffermata con molto piacere a chiacchierare con noi. Ci ritorneremo! Consiglio!!
• Brad (10/5): - Clean organized and super service Nothing
• Sasa Aleksandar (10/5): - Amazing hotel with a stunnig view. The pool is the highlight. Staff is very friendly, we had a great stay. Nothing.....
• T. (10/5): -
• Thinane (7/5): -
• David (8/5): -
• Nuno Lala (10/5): -
• Dixon (9/5): - Best location. View. Swimming pool. Restaurant prices too high for South Africans.
• André (8/5): -
• Ivan (10/5): Отлично - Отличный лодж в 10 мин езды от ворот парка Крюгер ( Malalane Gate). В отеле есть прекрасный бассейн с видом на Crokodile river, в которой можно увидеть лежащих бегемотов. Территория лоджа очень красивая, есть лежаки, лавочки для отдыха, зеленая лужайка. В номере было достаточно чисто, но ремонт уже староват. Имеются все необходимые принадлежности для душа, а также чай, кофе, чайник. Включен сытный завтрак (яйца, сендвичи, йогурт; кекс, мюсли, фрукты). Если вы уезжаете рано на сафари, то завтрак вам упакуют с собой. Также на территории есть ресторан, но мы там ничего не заказывали. Если собираетесь заезжать в парк Крюгера через Malalane Gate, рекомендую остановиться в данном лодже. Нет свежего ремонта
• maria Cecilia (9/5): Relaxing - All was Great Liked everything
• Christina (10/5): - Sehr freundliches Personal, saubere Zimmer, top Lage mit tollem Ausblick!
• Mavuso (10/5): -
• Thato (8/5): My stay was very awesome - Need to add more variety of food to have options and not to stick on one thing. Never given options of choosing our breakfast
• Marcio (10/5): - Everything was amazing Thank u Unfortunately the weather wasn't in our favor
• Sarah (9/5): Perfekte Lage mit fantastischer Aussicht! - Wir haben die RioVista Loge für eine Nacht gebucht um am nächsten Tag früh in den Krügerpark zu fahren. Die Unterkunft liegt traumhaft direkt am Fluß. Wir konnten die Hippos und Krokodile im Wasser beobachten und auch ein Gnu lief direkt vor der Anlage vorbei. Auch das Abendessen im zugehörigen Lokal war sehr gut.
• Semiu (10/5): - Excellent Service None
• Jaco (10/5): Friendly staff. Exceptional food and Great views of the Kruger Park - The breakfast was really Good and definately value for money. Would reccomend anyone to sta here as it was one of the best places in recent stays Frsh drinking water in the rooms would have been great. But the breakfast made up for it
• Hardie (8/5): -
• Mook (10/5): Ontzettend relaxt! - Het heerlijke bed en goede douche! Dat er geen goed wandelpad naar het zwembad is en je helemaal modderschoenen krijgt
• Zanele (7/5): Enjoyed - View Nothing
• Christo (7/5): Location is excellent - The eggs was'nt as asked for. Other than that the breakfast was good. Neighbours was noisy. More options on DSTV would have been better.
• Christo (9/5): -
• Rodney (6/5): -
• Birgit (10/5): -
• Birgit (10/5): Eine unvergessliche Woche am Fluss, gerne wieder! - Die Lage direkt am Fluss ist wunderbar und das Essen im Restaurant ist sehr gut. Tolle Tierbeobachtungen einfach vom Pool aus. Teppichboden im Zimmer
• Elizabeth (9/5): - Breakfast was good Nothing
• Carol (9/5): Great spot to stay for easy early access to Kruger. Neat, clean, great view and pool. Friendly staff. - On the Crocodile River with magnificent views. Neat, clean, comfortable and friendly accommodating staff. Our aircon didn’t work on the one side of the family suite and we were given the room next door to use as well. Amazing service from the staff even after hours.
• Brett (10/5): -
• Brett (10/5): -
• black panther (10/5): Best view ever - So relaxed peace of mind,view it's absolutely great Our room was close to the restaurant,which it's having lots of day visitors,and food at the restaurant was 5/10, breakfast was great
• Lucy (8/5): My experience at this property was fantastic. - Staff was friendly. I arrived late but they left the key for me with the security. The property is beautiful and closer to all amenities and nature reserve. Nothing.
• maria Cecilia (7/5): Good stay - Location Noise from other guests after 8 pm
• maria Cecilia (7/5): -
• Zanele (10/5): Wow amazing place to stay, lovely staff, very clean and comfortable excellent value for money - I loved the view, rooms, food, treatment, everything was amazing Nothing
• Gelene (8/5): -
• MATILDA (8/5): - The view The staff The aircon unfortunately did not work in the honeymoon suite For three nights they did not have all the food on the menu The steak on the prego steal roll was very very small I will definitely go back but small changes need to be made
• Cebolethu (9/5): -
• Anika (10/5): Lovely stay and very good value for money. - Beautiful view of the Crocodile River. Very good value for money and staff service was excellent.
• Gabriela (8/5): -
• Torsten (10/5): - Einfache Lodge am Rande des Krüger Nationalpark. Konnte Elefanten, Nilpferde, Seeadler und verschiedene Tiere vom Pool aus beobachtet.
• Natalie (9/5): Perfekte Lage für Kruger Park Besuch mit tollem Pool - Gemütliche Lodge mit tollem Pool direkt am Fluss. Alles sah aus wie auf den Bildern, die ganze Anlage machte einen sehr gepflegten Eindruck. Ich war nur 1 Nacht da, aber habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt und kann die Unterkunft nur empfehlen. Das Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis hat absolut gepasst. Von der Poolliege aus habe ich Elefanten beobachten können. Mein Wunschgericht (Beef Fillet) im Deck Restaurant war leider aus. Das Alternativgericht war gut, aber nicht überragend. Dafür sitzt man mit tollem Ausblick.
• Kets (10/5): -
• Yoshinori (8/5): -
• Kagisho (10/5): - The clear view of the river
• Bob (9/5): Fantastic ! - Just great ! Fantastic dedicated staff … Pretty at breakfast was great !
• Suvania (10/5): -
• Ariane (10/5): Très bel hôtel aux portes du parc Kruger - L’emplacement le long de la rivière et le jardin luxuriant Rien
• Fernando (7/5): -
• Luis (8/5): -
• Lyn Weber (9/5): Guter Ausgangspunkt für den Kruger Nationalpark - Wir hatten das Zimmer im ersten Stock mit Blick auf den Crocodile River. The Deck Restaurant ist neben dem Eingang der Lodge-Reception und somit haben wir immer dort gegessen. Das andere Restaurant Indigo war leider die ganze Zeit geschlossen, dafür war das Deck Restaurant auch am Sonntagabend geöffnet. Das Malalane Gate ist in zehn Minuten erreichbar und somit ist diese Lodge ein idealer Ausgangspunkt. Das Zimmer war eher klein bemessen, dafür hatte es einen etwas grösseren Kühlschrank für unsere mitgebrachten Getränke. Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist o.k., wenn man bedenkt, dass man in der Nähe des Kruger Nationalparks ist.
• Kets (10/5): -
• Kit (10/5): Excellent location - The lodge is at a beautiful spot, the staff is friendly, I love it.
• José (7/5): The accommodation was comfortable, though the room’s appearance was noticeably dated - didn't have breakfast the aircon unit in the bedroom wasn't functioning properly. kept making strange noises throughout the night.
• JULIANA (9/5): -
• Nompumelelo (9/5): Rio of EMpumalanga - Minimal noise, the location, not very far from town, and magnificent views at the Deck restaurant. The restaurant closing time was a bit too early.
• Mahomed (8/5): Overall very good. But one of the rooms had a strange bad smell. -
• Johann (8/5): -
• Gunda (7/5): Super Restaurant, netter Service, Zimmer nicht schön - Abendessen sehr lecker, Service-Personal super freundlich. Elefantenherde von der Restaurantterasse beobachtet. Super!! Frühstück sehr einfach. Zimmer sehr alt und abgewohnt. Badezimmer nicht sehr sauber.
• Andre (8/5): - Geweldig uitzicht, zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel in het restaurant.
• Andre (8/5): -
• 9802992 (8/5): I think I should go again not for business. - The game viewing from the deck over the Crocodile River was amazing. Nothing too serious to mention
• Samanta (8/5): - Position it’s fantastic Food and staff it’s not so good
• Herman (8/5): Comfortable -
• Eric (10/5): Toller Abschluss zur Erholung nach Kruger-Tour - Tolle Unterkunft für den Start oder Ende einer Tour im Krügerpark. Die tollen Betten, der schöne Pool mit direkten Blick auf den Crocodile River und das sehr gute Restaurant laden zu einer Erholungspause vor oder nach Sanpark-Standards ein.

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