Hotels in Hoedspruit, ZA
The River Lodge at Thornybush
Smoke-free
About this property
You can stop by the bar. Taste the local cuisine and have a rest in the restaurant. If you travel by car, there’s a parking zone. Get ready for a fun and exciting vacation! Here’s what you will find on the premises: a barbeque area.
Here, you can treat yourself with water procedures as there will be a pool and an outdoor pool. The tour assistance desk of the hotel will help you book an excursion. The staff of the hotel will order a transfer for you. Accessibility: there is an elevator/lift.
There are other services available for the guests of the hotel. For example, a laundry, ironing and press.
At the hotel
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 20:00
- Check-out
- Until 10:00
- Parking
- Available
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
- Room types
- 4
Room Information
Rooms
1 / 6 Deluxe Double Suite
- 2 guests
- full double bed
- Private bathroom
- coffee
- fridge
- hairdryer
- mirror
- private-bathroom
- safe
- telephone
- toiletries
- towels
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1 / 6 Royal Suite
- Private bathroom
- coffee
- fridge
- hairdryer
- mirror
- private-bathroom
- safe
- telephone
- toiletries
- towels
- tv
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1 / 6 Suite
- Private bathroom
- bridal
- coffee
- fridge
- hairdryer
- mirror
- private-bathroom
- safe
- telephone
- toiletries
- towels
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1 / 6 Luxury Suite
- Private bathroom
- coffee
- fridge
- hairdryer
- mirror
- private-bathroom
- safe
- telephone
- toiletries
- towels
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Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Guest Rating
9.4/10
Excellent Featured review
Olivia H.
10/10
Starting our honeymoon at Waterside Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve was such a good choice. The guides knew their stuff, and we saw the Big 5 several times. The food was delicious, and everyone was lovely. Those 5:30 starts were actually fun. I get cold easily, so the hot water bottles and blankets waiting for us were a relief. We’d stop for hot chocolate and snacks out in the bush, then enjoy wine and snacks at sunset. One night we came back to a candlelit dinner on our terrace, sparkling wine, and a rose petal bath. Loved every minute.
Tylah M.
10/10
The food was such a treat, and nothing like the usual fare. Everyone at the lodge, from the cleaners and game rangers to management, was friendly and efficient. I’ve never seen wild animals looking so healthy and clearly so well cared for. We’ve been raving about the place to everyone we know. It’s absolutely worth a visit and great value for money.
Segev C.
10/10
The safari drives were amazing. There were plenty of animals every day, including wild dogs trying to attack a young wildebeest, which the herd managed to defend, as well as cheetahs with cubs, leopards, lions, and lots more. The main lodge suites are lovely, with a beautiful view over the bush, though they aren't insect-free. The food was nice and the service impeccable.
Judy R.
10/10
We loved our time there and won't forget it. The accommodation was beautiful, and both our guide and tracker were brilliant. We saw lions, leopards, elephants, wildebeests, baboons, rhinos, and hippos. Hard to ask for more.
Rachel M.
10/10
Really good value. We went on four drives, one early in the morning and one in the early evening when the animals were active, and the guides were great. During the day it was peaceful to relax while animals wandered nearby. Felt very safe.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
27 Facilities
General Services
17 available- Air conditioning
- 24 Hour Reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoking areas
- Currency exchange
- Smoke Free Property
- Newspapers
- Terrace
- Room service
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Diet menu (on request)
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- Tour assistance
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Sun Deck
Internet
1 available- Internet
Parking
1 available- Offsite parking reservations required
Meals
2 available- Bar
- Restaurant
Business Services
1 available- Conference Hall
Pool and beach
2 available- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
Pets
1 available- Pets Not Allowed
Room Amenities
2 available- Non Smoking Rooms
- Toiletries
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
47 places nearby
Closest Train Acornhoek
11.2 km
Closest Bus Taxi rank
12.5 km
Top attraction nearbyThe River Lodge
17 m 1 min walk
Dining nearby 20 Restaurants
2.8 km 34 min walk
Attractions
20- The River Lodge17 m 1 min walk
- Shimungwe Lodge, Thornybush Game Reserve4.5 km
- Panzi Lodge5.1 km
- Waterbuck Lodge5.5 km
- Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre13.0 km
Restaurants
20- Jikka chicken2.8 km 34 min walk
- Zwane EA Dr10.8 km
- 13Sixty Lifestyle10.8 km
- Anjos Car Wash & Flame Braai Chicken,Acornhoek10.9 km
- Gauta Fast Foods10.9 km
Transit
7- AcornhoekTrain11.2 km
- Taxi rankBus12.5 km
- KlaserieTrain13.1 km
- KapamaTrain14.4 km
- DrakensigTrain19.2 km
Stay rules
Important conditions for your stay
Check-in20:00Front desk timing
Check-out10:00Departure timing