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Located in Central Drakensberg, River Crossing offers self-catering accommodations on 50 acres of malaria-free farmland. This property is bordered by the Sterkspruit and Mtoti Rivers, offering guests the chance to enjoy river walks and bird-watching. The stylish rooms are all en-suite and include free toiletries. Some units feature a kitchenette, dining area or patio. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool and limited, free WiFi is available in most rooms. All-purpose games room overlooks the sparkling pool. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities nearby, including hiking, golf, tree top canopy tours, horse-riding, and river rafting.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
6.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lize
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful place with beautiful views. The host, Ryan, was very friendly, helpful and accommodating.
  • Shoval
    Israel Israel
    The owner was so nice and helped us with some good recommendations The place it self was amazing and clean and so fun to be at
  • T
    Tracey
    South Africa South Africa
    The lovely view and accommodation. Ryan friendliness
  • De
    South Africa South Africa
    Obviously the place is fantastic, location is perfect. Views are amazing. And the host Ryan, is out of this world👌 thanks for being the chery on top of the perfect getaway. I assumed it was his place the way he dealt with the guests on our break....
  • Daneshree
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful rooms. Equipped with a gas heater. Helpful and friendly staff.
  • Joanne
    South Africa South Africa
    The view and location is exceptional. It was clean and had everything we needed.
  • Naicker
    South Africa South Africa
    The views were stunning. The place was clean & neat. Being pet friendly was a bonus. The host was very kind & accommodating. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay & will be back soon. Thank you so much Ryan, God bless!!!
  • Vee
    South Africa South Africa
    The entertainment area was a huge bonus because of the bad weather. We were able to have a braai and enjoy ourselves. Even though we were a large group, we still had privacy because of how the villas are built. The rooms are very spacious.
  • Casper
    South Africa South Africa
    Location always brilliant. Host was a blast. Enjoyed all the calmness of the area as well as the people who looked after us. Will definitely be back next year and enjoyed the personal attention to detail. Great shoutout to Ryan. You are the MAN!
  • Odendaal
    South Africa South Africa
    Very nice accommodation. Looked newly build and verry well equipped. Beautiful location. Owner very friendly and helpful. Went out of his way to ensure that we could watch the Springbok vs France quarter final.

Hotel area info

Amenities of River Crossing
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Spa
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
River Crossing takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 350 per child, per night
Crib upon request
ZAR 100 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 350 per child, per night

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
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, South African Residents are able to make payments via EFT.

Please note that the Free WiFi is has a daily data limit of 30 minutes per device. Additional data can be purchased.

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

Please inform River Crossing 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 Crossing

  • Room options at River Crossing include:

    • Suite
    • Twin/Double

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

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

  • Check-in at River Crossing is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • River Crossing offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Swimming pool
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area

  • River Crossing is 2.8 miles from the center of Champagne Valley. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.