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RiverBend Lodge

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury lodge in Addo with safari and outdoor pool

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When you stay at RiverBend Lodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Addo Elephant National Park. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or mani/pedis, and Silver Thorns serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features of this luxurious lodge include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a terrace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY3,905
CNY4,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

Why we love this property

Business meets bliss
This lodge combines productivity with pleasure. A business center and in-room workstations complement spa services, massages, and a wine tasting room.
Nature's wild playground
This lodge, set in a national park, offers safari, horseback riding, and game viewing adventures. Mountain biking and a terrace complete the outdoor experience.
Tranquil spa escape
The full-service spa offers aromatherapy, reflexology, and pedicure treatments daily. Deep soaking tubs and a garden enhance this lodge's peaceful setting.

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a table, and a view of the outdoors.

Honeymoon Suite

  • Hill view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and table, and a view of the outdoors.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A double bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a checkered bench at the foot of the bed.

Long Hope Villa

  • Mountain view
  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A covered outdoor area with a lawn and a tree, leading to a building with a patio and furniture.

Pepper Grove House

  • Hill view
  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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River Bend Lodge, Addo Elephant National Park, Addo, Eastern Cape, 6105

What's nearby

  • Addo Elephant National Park - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Ulwazi Interpretive Centre - 15 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Botanical Reserve - 19 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Kirkwood Golf Course - 47 min drive - 46.7 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cattle Baron Addo Elephant National Park - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lenmore - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Elephant House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Herds Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Addo Elephant Park Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

About this property

RiverBend Lodge

  • When you stay at RiverBend Lodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Addo Elephant National Park. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or mani/pedis, and Silver Thorns serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features of this luxurious lodge include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a terrace.

All inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at RiverBend Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • An additional SANPark daily entrance fee and SANPark private concession fee calculated as 7.5% of the total bill apply for guests booking the breakfast rate only. Additional charges apply for all extras.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu
  • Pool gate

What to do

  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1999
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Travel crib

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Dining

Silver Thorns - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

An additional SANPark daily entrance fee and SANPark private concession fee calculated as 7.5% of the total bill apply for guests booking the breakfast rate only. Additional charges apply for all extras.

Optional extras

  • There is a service fee of 7.5 percent

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Also known as

River Bend Addo
River Bend Lodge Addo
River Bend Hotel Addo Elephant National Park
River Bend Lodge
RiverBend Lodge Addo
RiverBend Lodge Lodge
RiverBend Lodge Lodge Addo

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at RiverBend Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at RiverBend Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at RiverBend Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at RiverBend Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at RiverBend Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and mountain biking. Additional recreation onsite includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive, and a safari. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near RiverBend Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Silver Thorns.

Does RiverBend Lodge have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

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