The Rio Vista Lodge features elegantly decorated rooms and panoramic views of the Kruger National Park and the Crocodile River. It offers a restaurant, a pool, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Each air-conditioned room and suite at Rio Vista is elegantly decorated with modern furniture and colorful décor. All room types have an private bathroom. Some rooms have a kitchen and the suite has a spa bath. A complimentary breakfast is served every day in the lodge. The restaurant is available offering local delicacies and is closed on Sundays. The bar has a large terrace overlooking the river. Guests can enjoy the various activities in contact with nature, like bird watching or fishing. The swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers offers a relaxing spot. Supermarkets, restaurants and shops are within 0.6 mi and the town of Matsulu is 17 mi away. Johannesburg International Airport is 238 mi away and a shuttle service is provided upon request.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mauricio
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Amazing views, great breakfast , helpful staff. Backup generators.
  • Clark
    South Africa South Africa
    Location is great next to the river you can see the animals from your balcony and from the eating / viewing area. The venue has a generator so there is always electricity & the aircon's work (needed) Rooms are comfortable and have all the basics...
  • Sandile
    South Africa South Africa
    The breakfast was the best gratitude to the chef, they can really cook. Transport wise when you not using a private car you struggle to get to the location.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Deck Restauranr

    No additional info available

Amenities of Rio Vista Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Game drives
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Playground
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Express check-in/out
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Security alarm
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Spa
    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa facilities
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English
    • Portuguese
    • Zulu

    House rules

    Rio Vista Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Rio Vista Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Rio Vista Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Rio Vista Lodge

    • Check-in at Rio Vista Lodge is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Rio Vista Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Massage
      • Playground
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Horseback riding
      • Head massage
      • Game drives
      • Neck massage
      • Spa facilities
      • Full-body massage
      • Back massage
      • Hand massage
      • Foot massage

    • Rio Vista Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • The Deck Restauranr

    • The prices at Rio Vista Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Rio Vista Lodge include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Suite
      • Family
      • Double

    • Rio Vista Lodge is 0.7 miles from the center of Malelane. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.