River Bend Lodge
River Bend Lodge, Addo Elephant Park, 6105 Addo, South Africa – Excellent location – show map
Probably the finest place that we stayed at in South Africa. Rooms were large and comfortable. Food was excellent. Exceeded expectations.
United States of America
Located on a private concession within the malaria free Addo Elephant National Park, River Bend Lodge offers luxury accommodations, spa facilities and private game drives. Free WiFi is available. The 5-star, spacious and elegantly decorated suites offer a private patio with views of the surrounding landscapes and animals. All have air conditioning, a ceiling fan, flat-screen TV, coffee machine and a bathroom with separate bath and shower and complimentary toiletries The Silver Thorns Restaurant at the main lodge serves contemporary and culinary cuisine. Room service and special diet menus can be requested. Drinks and snacks can be enjoyed at the bar. The lodge also hosts regular wine tasting and food pairing. The spa offers a variety of massages and beauty treatments. Other facilities at River Bend Lodge include a shared lounge, a library, 3 outdoor pools with sun loungers, a games room and a kids' club. Guests can go on private game drives and guided walks. Other activities in the area include horse riding and bird watching. The lodge is 47 mi from Port Elizabeth Airport.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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- Christopher
United States of America“Probably the finest place that we stayed at in South Africa. Rooms were large and comfortable. Food was excellent. Exceeded expectations.” - Sally United States of America“The grounds were really beautiful with cottages surrounding artfully landscaped grounds that were filled with birdsong. The chef was truly excellent and we enjoyed our breakfasts and dinners. Our park ranger, Paul MacKenzie, was outstanding. He...”
- Ziang
South Africa“1. The staff’s service was exceptional - both the knowledgeable game drive guides & the attentive service staff team 2. The rooms were large and spacious and well appointed”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
No additional info available
Amenities of River Bend LodgeGreat facilities! Review score, 9.3
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Linens
- Landmark view
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Game drivesAdditional charge
- Kids' club
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Game room
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Fruit
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Plunge pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Fenced pool
- Spa facilities
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Afrikaans
- English
- Xhosa
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.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 17 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
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
River Bend Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
GPS co-ordinates: S 33° 25” 30.77’ E 25°45” 09.13’
Please note compulsory conservation and park fees are applicable and excluded from the rates.
Please inform River Bend 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 River Bend Lodge
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The prices at River Bend Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at River Bend Lodge include:
- Suite
- Villa
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River Bend Lodge is 6.8 miles from the center of Addo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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River Bend Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Massage
- Hiking
- Game room
- Kids' club
- Spa facilities
- Swimming pool
- Walking tours
- Game drives
- Tour or class about local culture
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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River Bend Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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Check-in at River Bend Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
