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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 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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
 
1 full bed
4 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.4
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
    the United States the United States
    Personalized; courteous; friendly...like we were part of the family.
  • Paul
    the United Kingdom the 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
    the United States the United States
    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
  • Debshaps
    South Africa South Africa
    What a wonderful stopover for the beginning or end of your Namibia trip. Passionate, warm and knowledgable hosts Stephanie, Dirk and their delightful son Jaydan, (and gorgeous dogs) made this an extra special stay with every detail considered in...
  • Laura
    South Africa South Africa
    The property was so interesting. Beautiful garden. Exceptional home made locally sourced food
  • Richard
    Namibia Namibia
    Simply fantastic. Dirk and Stephanie pay attention to every little detail with professionalism and kindness. The food was out of this world fantastic..... a culinary delight par excellence

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Resort facilities at Frontier River Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

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
  • 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
    Cancellation 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

    • Guests staying at Frontier River Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet
      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go
    • Frontier River Resort is 3.7 miles from the center of Vioolsdrif. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
      • Swimming pool
    • 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.

    • Frontier River Resort has 1 restaurant:

      • The Farmhouse Kitchen
    • Room options at Frontier River Resort include:

      • Tent
      • Quad
      • Family
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.