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River House Lodge

★★★★ 27 Visarend Street, Malelane, ZA

8.8 guest rating· 528 reviews

About this hotel

Award-Winning Country-Style Lodge near Kruger National Park

Riverside Relaxation: Wake up to the serene sounds of native birds and enjoy watching hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat from the pool or the large thatched deck.

Breathtaking Views: Marvel at the stunning vistas of the river and national park from your own private balcony, offering a perfect retreat after a day of exploration.

Tailored Experiences: Let our attentive staff curate your adventures, from Kruger Park drives to Swaziland visits. Don't forget to explore the converted pump house, ideal for unforgettable weddings and parties.

Experience the beauty and hospitality of River House Lodge - book now for a memorable stay!

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Rooms & rates

Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Family Room (Queen/bunk)

Sleeps 4 · 28 m² · Queen Bed, Bunk bed

  • Desk
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 21 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Family Room with Balcony

Sleeps 4 · 30 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 32 m² · 2× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fence around pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • Tour desk
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  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Beauty Services
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Game drives
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Safety deposit box
  • Shallow end
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Wine/champagne

Location

© OpenStreetMap contributors

27 Visarend Street, Malelane, ZA

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.8528 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Beautiful location+ Delicious foodLimited food optionsSome rooms felt crampedPool maintenance needed
Cleanliness8.7
Service9.2
Location9.2
Room Quality8.7
Amenities8.7
Value for Money8.7

Breathtaking lodge

10.0

What a lovely experience we had staying at the River House Lodge! We were welcomed with a drink and refresher towels and shown around the property. Which was gorgeous to say the least. Location is absolutely superb on the banks of the Crocodile river! We enjoyed game watching, and even got a visit from an elephant a few meters from the fence. Felt like an extension of our Kruger holiday. We will definitely be visiting again!

No complaints.

Yonee · ZA · 2026-07-17

We were watching elephants from our balcony within 10 minutes of arrival, and it only got better from there.

10.0

The staff were incredibly polite and attentive. The view was wonderful and accommodations better than expected.

I have no complaints

Austin · US · 2026-07-16

Guest review

9.0

Amazing riverside location with breakfast views of elephants. Easy drive to Malelane gate. Hosts were very friendly and breakfast was good quality. They even lent us a pair of binoculars and a map for our Kruger self-drive! Their "pet" waterbucks were also a highlight of the stay!

Nothing major, but perhaps other travellers would like to know that the pool looks a lot bigger in the photos than it actually is, and dinner options in the area are quite limited (and the hotel itself has a limited set menu that needs to be ordered in advance - so plan accordingly).

Benson · AU · 2026-07-14

Estadia muito aconchegante com funcionários prestativos

10.0

Nossa experiência no River House foi excepcional. O que mais nos chamou atenção foi como os funcionários foram acolhedores e simpáticos conosco. A comida era excelente, com muitas opções diferentes e deliciosas. Além disso, a vista do deck é ótima. Conseguimos observar vários animais no rio após voltarmos do safári.

Apesar de acharmos o quarto muito aconchegante, sentimos falta de um espaço maior para guardar as malas. Além disso, a escada para as camas de solteiro é muito íngreme, o que pode dificultar o acesso para algumas pessoas.

Frederico · BR · 2026-07-05

Guest review

10.0

Staff, view, breakfast

Nothing

Jackie Pretorius · ZA · 2026-07-05

Good to know

Please note that there are neither telephones nor TVs in the rooms.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 17 years old stay for ZAR 0 per person per night when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any cots.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.