River Bend Lodge
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River Bend Lodge
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Elephant National Park, Zuurberg Road, Western District, Eastern Cape 6105, South Africa
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When you stay at River Bend Lodge in Addo, you'll be in a national park and 9 minutes by car from Addo Elephant National Park. This luxury lodge is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout and 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari.Show More
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4.7/5Amazing·Cleanliness: 4.7
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Amenities
Outdoor Swimming PoolSpaMassage RoomAirport Shuttle ServiceBarRestaurantMeeting RoomKids' Club24-Hour Front DeskWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Main Camp Interpretive Centre
(2.2km)
Landmarks: Main Camp Underground Hide
(2.3km)
Landmarks: Entrance Addo National Park
(2.5km)
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Three Bedroom Villa
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Refrigerator
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Honeymoon Suite
1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Minibar
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Luxury Suite
1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Minibar
Electric Fan
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Luxury Three-Bedroom House
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
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Guest Reviews(28)
4.7/5
Amazing
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.7
- Amenities4.7
- Location4.7
- Service4.7
Guest User
April 22, 2024
Although we probably experienced the worst weather in 6 years, our experience of Riverbend Lodge was amazing. Leo, John, Moses, Debbie, Micky, Mike and many others made our stay very special and we were lucky enough to have seen very close up 4 of the big 5 - This was only because there are not a giraffes at the reserve. We look forward to seeing you again!
Guest User
March 13, 2024
I have been lucky enough to do over twenty safari holidays in South Africa, Kenya and Namibia and without doubt the food at River Bend is among the best I have had anywhere. The service from all the team and quality of accommodation also ranks amongst the best I have ever had. However game viewing left a lot to be desired. On the Lodge’s website it states “River Bend Lodge is one of the few game reserves in the Eastern Cape where you can view the Big 5 all in one wilderness area.” I have to question this as Micky, our guide, made it clear that there are no leopards on the property. Another point to note is that although the Lodge is in the Addo National Park it is separated from the main Addo Elephant Reserve by a road and railway track. Within the area covered by the game drives from the Lodge there are, according Micky who did know her stuff, two hundred elephants as opposed to four hundred in the Main Reserve. Even those two hundred elephants were elusive enough although we did have a couple of good sightings of a couple of elephant families. There are only three lions which we did not see, the fact that off road driving is not permitted means that even though the lions are fitted with GPS trackers they are going to be very hard to get close to. There are no cheetahs, or giraffes. We did see rhino, zebra, kudo, mongooses, meerkats, warthogs, vervet monkeys, baboons, leopard tortoises and hartebeest.
Guest User
March 1, 2024
Well if you want an exclusive experience this is the place for you. Hotel is set in its own private range of Addo national park We had our own wonderful guide Christiaan who’s knowledge is outside standing , he can call to the birds and they answer him , a memory I will never forget . Lots of wonderful Elephants which we had two up close experiences with the herd. the hotel is like being transported back to colonial times. Rooms are beautiful individually set chalets. Moses is wonderful host in the bar and restaurant. An part of the Eastern Cape you must visit . Well worth the drive and money .
Guest User
February 29, 2024
Friendly staff beautiful game drives we saw 4 of the big five in one place the lions hunting the buffalos very good food clean and comfortable rooms with big beds we are return guest because we now always what we get
Guest User
February 29, 2024
As would be expected for a five star lodge in South Africa, the lodge and all the facitilies were excellent. As a person who spent most of his working life in hotels I was impressed by the standard of the accommodation and the public rooms. For me, as an enthusiastic but amateur wildlife photographer and birder the highlights were the Game drives, (we did four!). The guides were friendly and very well informed, (and very good drivers on rough roads) it wouldn't be fair to mention names but you should mention what you would like to see on your game drives, especially if you want birds. This is wildlife so nothing can be guaranteed but this area of Addo runs right into the heavily forested mountains so is very different to the main camp areas of Addo. I have been a regular visitor to Addo for over ten years but did not realise this amazing place existed. There are no other vehicles in the area so it feels like you have this to yourself, all 14,000 hectares of it. All in all we felt it was good value for money and will be visiting again.
Guest User
January 16, 2024
We had decided last-minute dot com, to head to Addo. The park's accommodation was full and so we started searching elsewhere, but in the park. We found and booked River Bend Lodge and had the most amazing time. The attention to detail, the friendliness, the willingness to please...was all above expectations! Our daughters saw a magnificent lion on their morning game drive, which was a highlight, and came back bursting with excitement and information. Special mention must be made of the food and restaurant service...both were exceptional! Compliments to the chef!
Guest User
January 10, 2024
Had a lovely stay over Chris**as even though the weather wasn't as hot as expected! This was our 4th visit but the 1st over Chris**as and we have already booked the same rooms for Chris**as 2024! It was so nice to return and be greeted like friends and family. Debbie and all the staff work so hard to make your stay as pleasurable as possible, they get really disappointed when you don't have lunch as you ate too many snacks on the morning Game Drive and then had a massive breakfast! The guides are excellent, we had Ryan this time, ask what you're interested in and what you'd like to see on your drives. We managed to find Jess! Recommend staying All Inclusive as this includes 2 Game Drives a day at times to suit you. The scenery in this section of Addo Elephant NP is stunning, so different to the main sections of the park. Only River Bend vehicles allowed so you feel as though you are the only ones there!
Guest User
January 3, 2024
We have just moved on from a four night stay at River Bend Lodge. Very friendly and helpful staff and extremely well run by Debbie who puts her hand to everything. The property is like an English Country House Hotel in a private game reserve. The rooms are lovely and comfortable and very well furnished. Breakfast is nice although I would have liked to have seen a few more cold options on the buffet. Lunch and dinner are both very good with friendly service and the inclusive wine list was excellent. Game viewing is perhaps not the best you can experience but the star of the show for us was our Ranger Leo Herbst who was exceptional and possibly the best we have had in many years of safari. Highly informative with a lovely way and his interest in birds was a great benefit for us. He deserves to have a great career This is very much a luxury Lodge and we spent New Year there. Certainly one to return to sometime.
Guest User
January 2, 2024
This place is truly wonderful! We were here with our 2 year old son and they COULD NOT have been more accommodating. The rooms are gorgeous, the communal bar and dining areas are lovely and the pool is heavenly (it was very hot when we where there). Moses and Ntumbi where amazing! They made our stay so magical! Nothing was too much trouble for them and they made our son's food outside of the normal hours and were just brilliant. The food is excellent! Eating an incredible breakfast whist wanting a massive herd of elephants playing in the watering hole for a good hour is something we shall never forget. The safari was amazing - our guide Paul was perfect and so warm and friendly with our son, keeping him involved, letting him taste fruits and leaves and teaching him about tracking the footprints and just made it a wonderful experience for us all. A month after we left he still talks about 'Paul's truck' and all the animals we saw! THANK YOU.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–21:00
Check-out: 06:00–11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
To check-in, contact the property in advance
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Health Protected
Very Clean
- 4.7/5
Health & safety measures
- Thermometers available
Cleaning & disinfecting
- Rooms are disinfected between stays
Property Description
- Opened: 1999
- Number of Rooms: 10
When you stay at River Bend Lodge in Addo, you'll be in a national park and 9 minutes by car from Addo Elephant National Park. This luxury lodge is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout and 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this Colonial lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and free babysitting.
All-inclusive rates are available at this lodge. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at Silver Thorns, a restaurant which specializes in French cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this Colonial lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and free babysitting.
All-inclusive rates are available at this lodge. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at Silver Thorns, a restaurant which specializes in French cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Services & Amenities
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Outdoor Swimming Pool
SpaAdditional charge
Massage Room
Airport Shuttle ServiceAdditional charge
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting RoomAdditional charge
Kids' Club
24-Hour Front Desk
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Spa
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
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