Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

3.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Small Rondavel | Exterior
Exterior
Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Owl House) | Living area
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Off R527, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Jessica the Hippo
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)

Room options

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Owl House)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Cottage (Peacock)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Cottage (Kingfisher)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Small Rondavel

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Kimba House

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

Riverfront lodge with 3 outdoor pools and a restaurant
This lodge features 3 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. This Hoedspruit lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) and rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

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

During your stay at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge, you'll be close to Jessica the Hippo. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 3 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes hiking/biking trails
  • 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Jessica the Hippo
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Hoedspruit lodge.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 190 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 250.00 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 360.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 190 per person
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 250.00 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 360.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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.

Property is also known as

Blyde River Wilderness
Blyde River Wilderness Hoedspruit
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge
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Blyde Wilderness Lodge
Blyde River Wilderness
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Lodge
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