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RiverBend Lodge

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Luxury Suite | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe
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Lounge
Outdoor pool, open 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Tasting room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe

Honeymoon Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Long Hope Villa

  • Mountain view
  • 1615 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Luxury Suite | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player

Luxury Suite

  • Hill view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pepper Grove House | Terrace/patio

Pepper Grove House

  • Hill view
  • 1507 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

RiverBend Lodge

5-star Addo lodge with restaurant
Along with a full-service spa, this lodge has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and massage/treatment rooms.
RiverBend Lodge offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, espresso makers, and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

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.

Plumbago Spa has 1 treatment room. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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.

RiverBend Lodge features a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Dining options at the lodge include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

A business center is on site at this 5-star property. This Colonial lodge also offers spa services, a library, and a terrace. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

RiverBend Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Silver Thorns - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, 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).

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Silver Thorns

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • DVD player
  • Free babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 700 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

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
River Bend Lodge
RiverBend Lodge Addo
RiverBend Lodge Lodge
RiverBend Lodge Lodge Addo

RiverBend Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set inside Addo, you get 5 star service, and knowledgeable game guides who zero in on your individual needs. Lots of elephants, kudu, zebra, and a mating pair of lions made for outstanding sightings.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb accommdation snd food. Stunning close up elephant experiences and we were fortunate enough to also see lions, againe very close up. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donald N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb service, magnificent location

Truly remarkable service from the management and staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donald N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The very best of South Africa

A truly remarkable lodge, staffed by attentive, smart and genuinely friendly people. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was an amazing place to stay in. How ever, the dinner which the establishment marketed as “gourmet” was a bit disappointing.. nice but nothing special, or that “wow” effect which you would expect from a gourmet meal. A bit unimaginative.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A Safari Treat

Overall we enjoyed our stay at the River Bend. The staff were friendly and helpful. Darlington was our Ranger for the Game Drives, who is very experienced, knowledgeable and very pleasant. During our stay we were lucky to see four of the "Big Five" and enjoyed each Game Drive. The furnishings at the River Bend are in need of some TLC; furniture is worn, the bathroom towels old and areas such as the the library need a good dusting- we found "coffee-table" style books coated in thick dust. It is has a "faded glory" colonial style, which needs updating to make it luxurious.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rory

A very tranquil and relaxing stay, with fantastic food, and very informative game drives.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Lovely family friendly lodge

We stayed at River Bend Lodge with another family. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The game drives were amazing and we were lucky to have some good sightings . Our game ranger was extremely knowledgeable and full of fun facts which kept the children entertained. Our room was a little tired and the water pressure wasn't great would be our only complaints . Overall we had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Addo.

We were the only couple staying at the lodge,our table for breakfast lunch and dinner was set next to the log burning fire..Staff were warm and friendly ,only too happy to ensure our stay was a pleasurable one..We had 2 game drives while we were here, so much more wildlife than in public areas at Addo.There is also a watering hole for animal viewing.Highly recommend the lodge..WiFi was good in the room and around the property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

sds, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kid friendly safari lodge

We just got back from a two night stay.. great rooms, lovely food. Really friendly staff, excellent safari guide. Maybe a few more up to date toys in the kids play room would be nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sublime luxury

Amazing place with a real luxurious touch and attention to detail regarding service. Would love to come back and stay longer although it is pricey. Dinner and wine was very good value though. We had honeymoon suite with own private plunge pool and outside shower. Loved watching elephants at the watering hole.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional

The staff could not have been better and the entire experience was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old world charm

Lovely helpful and welcoming staff. Sadly we didn't see any Elephants while at the property!! Rooms very comfortable, food excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

kiritkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to enjoy game drives

Very friendly staff

10/10 Excellent

Alun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent three days of game watching in comfort

Excellent stay in very comfortable lodge with super service, very informed guide, who managed to show us elephants, rhinos, lions, zebras , buffalo, warthogs, various boks and birds and thoroughly recommended.

8/10 Good

Lineke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful lodge with delightful staff

Gorgeous room with private plunge pool. Delicious food. Excellent game drives. All the staff went to immense trouble to ensure we were taken care of at all times.

8/10 Good

Lars, Uetikon am See

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wundervolle Lodge im Addo Nationalpark. Es lässt sich jedoch nicht verbergen, dass der Zahn der Zeit nagt und an der einen oder anderen Stelle renovationsbedarf herrscht.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ganz tolles Erlebnis, toller Guide, absolute Empfehlung!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Einzigartige Location und hervorragender Service. Die Köchin hat das Dinner sogar persönlich auf unsere individuellen Wunsche angepasst.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schön dort und die game drives sehr samtenem, da direkt von der Lodge aus!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018