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Located just 3.1 mi from the Vioolsdrift Border Control to Namibia, Frontier River Resort offers a unique escape overlooking the Orange River in South Africa. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Namibian Mountains and the serene river from our well-appointed accommodations Our accommodations are designed for comfort and convenience, featuring; air conditioning, tea and coffee-making facilities and private bathrooms At Frontier River Resort, we provide a range of facilities to enhance your stay: • Communal Kitchen: Equipped with stove, microwave and barbecue facilities for your cooking needs. • Swimming Pool: Perfect for a refreshing dip under the African sun. • Patio: Relax and enjoy delicious meals freshly prepared in the Farmhouse kitchen. Remember to pre-arrange dinners • Bar: Our large deck offers stunning views of the Namibian Mountains and the Orange River, making it an ideal spot to unwind with a drink.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fishing

Canoeing

Live sports events (broadcast)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.0
High score for Vioolsdrif
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chelsea
    Canada Canada
    Everything! Hosts, amazing food, comfortable beds, nice lounging area by pool, friendly dogs, gorgeous views
  • Christopher
    United States of America United States of America
    Personalized; courteous; friendly...like we were part of the family.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful oasis along the banks of the Orange River with exquisite views. Dirk & Stephanie assisted by Fabs (& delightful 4 year old Jadyn) were engaging and entertaining hosts and we had a fabulous & very relaxing weekend
  • Bschranz
    United States of America United States of America
    The grounds and luxury tents were in a nice setting with a lot of seasonal planting upgrades, like their own orange grove, that I would love to return to see in the future. Because the facility is on a hillside, owners were concerned with my...
  • Marcus
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The hosts are just amazing. The view over to Namibia is amazing in the evening. You can cook outside, the tents are big and comfortable. The breakfast in the morning was amazing as a South African special was cooked for us as I did not have it for...
  • Rickedie
    South Africa South Africa
    Great location, elevated views and over looking the Orange River and great stopover on the way to Namibia. Super friendly and helpful hosts Who were quick to sort out any query even when members of our family only arrived at 2am. Aircon was really...
  • Olga
    South Africa South Africa
    Great location, fantastic attentive hosts, simple but convenient for a night stay before/ after crossing the border into Namibia
  • Ian
    Australia Australia
    A unique tented experience overlooking the Orange River with sunrise views across the border to Namibia. Home cooked meals which offered a wide variety of options. The owners … Derek and Steph (and young Mr Jayden) added a personal touch that...
  • Colleen
    South Africa South Africa
    Fantastic accomodation and facilities on the Orange River. This was our second stay here and it has undergone a major upgrade. The food was 5star and made with so much love. Thanks Dirk and Stef for the attention to detail and hard work to make...
  • Carina
    South Africa South Africa
    Dirk, Steph and Jaydan are wonderful people We were honestly treated like family The food is to die for, the view amazing and the tents beautiful

Property questions and answers
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  • do we need to cross the border at Viooldrif or is this in RSA

    We are on the SA side in Vioolsdrift so you do not cross the Border
    Answered on 19 January 2022
  • We are two adults with a baby under 1years old, I will bring a cot. When I enter a kid under 1 you Charge R800 more. Can I book a room for two adults?

    Good day our policy is that children under 4 years old stay free. If you book the family chalet which sleeps 4 the price is higher than our double chalets which sleep 2 people each. You are welcome to bring the baby cot and no charge for the baby.
    Answered on 2 January 2022
  • Is their dinner available in some or another way?

    A light diinner or Barbeque can served at the main house on the patio or at the Bar or deck area with views overlooking Namibia & the Orange River or otherwise can be taken to your chalet.
    Answered on 4 December 2020
  • Hi, is this resort pet friendly, my husband and I are travelling with our dog from South Africa and would like to stay here next year in May? Some sites are saying that this resort is pet friendly and others say not. Will you accept our elderly labrador? Thx. Wendy and Marco

    Good afternoon Wendy & Marco Unfortunately, our farm is not pet-friendly. Safe Travels Stephnie
    Answered on 21 July 2024
  • Hi, I need to clarify, your tent's accommodate 2 adults per tent? Your chalets, what do they consist of and what is your rate per night. We are 4 adu

    Our Double / Twin Tented Chalet sleeps 2 max. This tent features air conditioning, tea-and-coffee making facilities, bar fridge and en-suite bathroom. R 1450 per night.
    Answered on 15 February 2024

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Farmhouse Kitchen
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Frontier River Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • River view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/out
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Plunge pool
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Spa
    • Kids' pool
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules
    Frontier River Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Frontier River Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    FAQs about Frontier River Resort

    • Check-in at Frontier River Resort is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Frontier River Resort is 3.7 miles from the center of Vioolsdrif. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Frontier River Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet
      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go
    • The prices at Frontier River Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Frontier River Resort include:

      • Tent
      • Quad
      • Family
    • Frontier River Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
      • Swimming pool
    • Frontier River Resort has 1 restaurant:

      • The Farmhouse Kitchen
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.