Abelana River Lodge
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About this property
Located in Phalaborwa, 16 mi from Phalaborwa Gate, Abelana River Lodge features accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. The 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The accommodations provides room service and free shuttle service for guests. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Abelana River Lodge. Eden Square Mall is 15 mi from the accommodations, while Seasonal Waterhole is 21 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Phalaborwa Airport, 16 mi from Abelana River Lodge.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Gustavo
Brazil“Comfort, cleanliness, staff, service, food, location.” 
Ernani Brazil“The game reserve is really well located. The rooms are “outside” so we get to see a lot of animal right outside our rooms. At night they always asks us to go to the room only with someone of the staff because of the possibility of an encounter...”- Ahmed
United Arab Emirates“The views, the location by the river, the room facilities, the game drives, the staff as well as animal encounters at the lodge” - Marta Brazil“Highlights: - Rooms are very comfortable! Cozy for the winter because there is a fireplace and amazing for summer because of the balcony in the rooms (where I tanned every morning :) ) - Very protected area, so there are animals naturally around...”
- Rod
United Kingdom“We saw elephants walking on the other side of the river while we lounged at the pool. We loved the sound of baboons early in the morning and we saw a hippo swim past while we were drinking coffee on our decking. The giraffes come walking through...” - Gabrielle
Australia“Everything!! The suite The lodge The game drives The food The ANIMALS!” - Kate United Kingdom“A great choice of breakfast items to choose from from cereals, continental meats, fruit, yogurt & hot breakfasts too. Staff cleaned room every day and prepared room for night time by providing fresh water and making sure lights were on, blinds...”
- Nina
Switzerland“Super friendly staff and safarie-guides. Delicious food and just perfect location!” - Heidy Switzerland“What a fantastic oasis! Beautiful lodge by the Selati river with wildlife roaming around the property. The lodge is beautifully furnished. We enjoyed excellent hospitality by the team and great game drives with Duncan - our passionate and very...”
- Paola
Spain“Absolutely everything. The property is stunning, the staff the best. The service goes above and beyond. The game drives give you the most meaningful experience in the bush. You may see the big 5 or you may not but it doesn’t matter as you get to...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican • Local • International
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
