Offering river views, Gkhui Gkhui River Lodge in Hopetown has accommodations, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. There's a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries in each unit, along with a hairdryer. The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or halal options. At Gkhui Gkhui River Lodge guests are welcome to use a hot tub. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible nearby. Verwoerd Gedenkversameling Museum is 26 miles from the accommodation. Kimberley Airport is 81 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Halal

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.1
High score for Hopetown

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robertson
    South Africa South Africa
    The food was good. Bed really comfortable. Excellent views.
  • Hester
    South Africa South Africa
    Communication, Staff friendliness, Food, Location he place, Room was neat and clean. We asked to buy wood, was not a problem. Thank you for a lovely stay.
  • Ann
    Jersey Jersey
    Stunning location on the Orange River and such warm and welcoming team of Anne and David. Then the owner popped in, Leon, and wonderful chats.
  • J
    Jerome
    South Africa South Africa
    Staff were very well trained and that is a deal maker for me. Food and service were excellent.
  • Flip
    South Africa South Africa
    An amazing gem hidden. We had an amazing time thanks to the amazing accommodation, food, comfort and friendly staff. A very special thanks to Ann who made our night extra special!!
  • Cindy
    South Africa South Africa
    Well appointed and a great setting with a fabulous view of the river. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and the food was exceptional. We’ve booked a return visit.
  • Freda
    South Africa South Africa
    All meals were delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
  • Hally
    South Africa South Africa
    Wonderful, friendly, helpful staff. Fantastic chef - best meal I have had in a long while. Great location and excellent facilities. Great walks and I am certain the fishing is excellent too (will be geared up next time around).
  • L
    Linky
    South Africa South Africa
    They packed a breakfast for me to take on the road.
  • R
    Rhyn
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was good and the view was awesome. I enjoyed it.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Gkhui Gkhui River Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • River view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Minibar
  • 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
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    • Room service

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Safe

    General

    • Convenience store on site
    • Air conditioning
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoor swimming pool

    • Open all year

    Spa

    • Spa facilities
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Spa
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules
    Gkhui Gkhui River Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 1:00 PM to 4:00 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 15 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
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 450 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    ZAR 0 per child, per night
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 450 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash is not accepted

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

    Please inform Gkhui Gkhui River Lodge 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.

    FAQs about Gkhui Gkhui River Lodge

    • Gkhui Gkhui River Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • The prices at Gkhui Gkhui River Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Gkhui Gkhui River Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Halal
    • Gkhui Gkhui River Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Walking tours
      • Swimming pool
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Spa facilities
      • Game drives
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at Gkhui Gkhui River Lodge include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
    • Check-in at Gkhui Gkhui River Lodge is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Gkhui Gkhui River Lodge on this page.

    • Gkhui Gkhui River Lodge is 1.3 miles from the center of Hopetown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.