Name: Blyde River Canyon Lodge
Address: Blyde River Botanical Reserve, 1380 Hoedspruit, South Africa, Blyde River Botanical Reserve, Limpopo, 1380, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £79 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

Blyde River Canyon Lodge

Blyde River Botanical Reserve, 1380 Hoedspruit, South Africa – Great location - show map

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This lodge is nestled between the Drakensberg Mountains and the Blyde River. It features elegantly decorated rooms that open onto tranquil gardens, where zebra and wildebeest wander by. Located in the entrance of Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, Blyde River Canyon Lodge has air-conditioned rooms, decorated with wooden furniture. Each room has a satellite TV and an electric kettle. An English breakfast is served daily, and the guest house’s restaurant offers local dishes for lunch and dinner on request. Special diet menus are also available. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool or enjoy massage treatments. They can also choose from a variety of activities in the surrounding area, including hot air ballooning, rafting, horse riding and hiking. The Kruger National Park's Orpen Gate is a 40-minute drive, and free public parking is possible on site the lodge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type

Number of guests

Double Room

1 large double bed

Double Room

1 extra-large double bed

Twin Room

2 single beds

Superior Chalet

2 single beds

and

1 large double bed

Double Room

1 large double bed

Holiday Home

Bedroom 1:

1 large double bed

Bedroom 2:

1 large double bed

Bedroom 3:

1 large double bed

Bedroom 4:

1 large double bed

Chalet

Bedroom 1:

1 double bed

Bedroom 2:

1 double bed

Bedroom 3:

1 large double bed

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.1

Facilities

8.7

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Value for money

8.5

Location

8.8

Free WiFi

9.5

Guests who stayed here loved

Mamoepa
South Africa
“Warm Welcome, Friendly staff, peaceful, Private, Beautiful place, Amazing place, definitely recommend to anyone.❤️❤️❤️”
Carolyn
United Kingdom
“We had a lovely warm welcome from the staff, who were very attentive and friendly throughout our stay. Dinner was excellent, served outside and breakfast was amazing also. If we had known how nice it was there we would have booked another night...”
Hugo
New Zealand
“The people at the gate were so lovely. Really made our day with how happy and helpful they were. Dankie The bathroom ammendities smelled amazing!”
Katarína
Czech Republic
“In resort we felt like in garden of Eden. Really calm cozy atmosphere, with warm and friendly welcome. Just like in paradise”
Carole
United Kingdom
“The main lodge is beautiful with a lovely swimming pool set in extensive gardens where zebra wander through regularly. We stayed in Sunbird, a cottage about 500 metres from the main lodge which shared space with two other smaller cottages. ...”
Noah
South Africa
“The is perfect for holidays couple outing and staff are well trained on how to treat customs....”
Rosemary
South Africa
“Its a peaceful,beautiful lodge. The zebras and other antelope roam freely. The staff were amazing.”
Janet
Germany
“Loved the wildlife that greeted us - zebra etc. Pool was refreshing. Room was super comfy and loved the mosquito nets around the bed. Dining outside on the terrace or within the open-sided dining area was a treat. Food was tasty. Location to...”
Steve
South Africa
“The hospitality of your staff and enjoy your breakfast”
Marian
Germany
“very silent with wild animals (Zebras, Monkeys, and etc) on the ground. very friendly stuff”

Hosted by Vicky Mittan

9.1

Host review score

Vicky Mittan

The Lodge is an idyllic sanctuary which lays in a shallow valley, soaring cliffs on one side and the tranquil flow of the Blyde River on the other. Places of water are places of life! Not only are the water courses of the Blyde River well populated with hippo and crocodiles, the Reserve is home to impala, wildebeest, zebra, Bushbuck, duiker, steenbuck, Kudu and bushpig. The towering Northern Drakensberg escarpment provides a canvas for nature to capture a masterpiece with each sunrise…experience it!

Vicky Mittan is one of those people who just have Africa deep in their bones. She was born in Kenya and often her family piled into their game vehicle and went off into the bush in the Serengeti and Amboseli. She and her husband, John Mittan and their two young children decided to go for the adventure of a new life Australia back in the 80’s, but Africa kept calling. Vicky was a successful businesswoman in Sydney with degrees in Accounting and Tourism when she and John came for a holiday to the Blyde River Canyon Lodge. Their son was working as a ranger at a game lodge nearby and they ended up at the lodge of the Blyde Botanical Reserve. For Vicky it was love at first sight and over dinner she jokingly said to the owner that if the lodge were for sale they would buy it. Two weeks later they had bought the lodge and two months later Vicky had left Australia, moved into the lodge and taken over. Guests at the Blyde River Canyon Lodge feel the special love that Vicky has for this land.

The following activities are available in the area: River Rafting and Tubing Boat trip Micro Lighting Paintball Abseiling Hot Air Ballooning Kloofing Quad bikes & Dirt Cars Godding & Godding Silk Farm Private Game Drives Jessica the Hippo Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre – Cheetah project Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Horse Riding Kruger National Park Elephant Back Safaris Hiking trails The lodge is conveniently situated on the Panorama Route which includes the Three Rondawels, Gods Window, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Berlin Falls and of course the unique Blyde River Canyon, which is considered to be one of the natural wonders of Southern Africa.

Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

Restaurant #1
- Cuisine
  Local
- Open for
  Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- Ambiance
  Family friendly • Modern
- Dietary options
  Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

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Facilities of Blyde River Canyon Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

House rules
Blyde River Canyon Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:30

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Extra bed upon request

ZAR 750 per child, per night

Cot upon request

ZAR 330 per child, per night

3 - 11 years

Extra bed upon request

ZAR 750 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A surcharge of ZAR 250 applies for arrivals from 21:00 to 23:00 while check-in from 23:00 and 00:30 costs ZAR 500. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property. Check-in is not possible after 00:30.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Blyde River Canyon Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Check-in at Blyde River Canyon Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.
Blyde River Canyon Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Hiking
- Walking tours
- Full body massage
- Swimming Pool
- Head massage
- Horse riding
- Foot massage
- Spa facilities
- Hand massage
- Back massage
- Game drives
- Neck massage
Guests staying at Blyde River Canyon Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- À la carte
Blyde River Canyon Lodge is 12.4 miles from the centre of Hoedspruit. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
The prices at Blyde River Canyon Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Blyde River Canyon Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1