RiverBend Lodge

5.0 star property

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area
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Honeymoon Suite
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service

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River Bend Lodge, Addo Elephant National Park, Addo, Eastern Cape, 6105
  • Place, Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari
  • Place, Addo Elephant National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Honeymoon Suite

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

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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  • 3 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

RiverBend Lodge

Luxury lodge with free breakfast and spa services
This lodge features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include massage/treatment rooms, concierge services, and laundry facilities.
RiverBend Lodge offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Addo lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
During your stay at RiverBend Lodge, you'll be close to Ulwazi Interpretive Centre. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace, and Library
  • 9 minutes by car from Addo Elephant National Park and 9 minutes from Ulwazi Interpretive Centre
Some rates at RiverBend Lodge are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury RiverBend Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Addo lodge.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Silver Thorns - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service is available.

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).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Silver Thorns

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1999
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

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
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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Service fee: 7.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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