River Bend Lodge
River Bend Lodge, Addo Elephant Park, 6105 Addo, South Africa – Excellent location - show map
River Bend Lodge
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Experience world-class service at River Bend Lodge
Located on a private concession within the malaria free Addo Elephant National Park, River Bend Lodge offers luxury accommodation, spa facilities and private game drives. Free WiFi is available. The 5-star, spacious and elegantly decorated suites offer a private patio with views of the surrounding landscapes and animals. All have air conditioning, a ceiling fan, flat-screen TV, coffee machine and a bathroom with separate bath and shower and complimentary toiletries The Silver Thorns Restaurant at the main lodge serves contemporary and culinary cuisine. Room service and special diet menus can be requested. Drinks and snacks can be enjoyed at the bar. The lodge also hosts regular wine tasting and food pairing. The spa offers a variety of massages and beauty treatments. Other facilities at River Bend Lodge include a shared lounge, a library, 3 outdoor pools with sun loungers, a games room and a kids' club. Guests can go on private game drives and guided walks. Other activities in the area include horse riding and bird watching. The lodge is 76 km from Port Elizabeth Airport.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
Elizabeth
Australia“Delightful deluxe homestead style accommodation with wonderful welcoming staff. Delicious meals and the location was exquisite. A rare and unique experience.”
Theo
Isle of Man“The location of the breakfast tables with a direct view of the waterhole is excellent, while the service, variety, quantity and standard of all meals were exceptional. The game drives were varied and well conducted. The game viewing opportunities...”
Alexander
United States“Between the food, staff, location and the game drives, everything was perfect! 2 night stay was amazing and the food was delcious. The staff was very friendly and helpful.”
Jacobus
South Africa“We enjoyed all that were offered by the lodge The food and especially the staff”
Petra
France“We had a fabulous stay at the lodge, food was amazing, staff super friendly , can only recommend this lodge highly”- Barbara
Netherlands“The lodge is situated in a private concession of Addo national park and is the only one that conducts game drives in the area. The staff, including the guides, will do anything they can to make your stay unforgettable. This means you get to enjoy...” 
Kim South Africa“Gardens were absolutely beautiful. Wonderful staff and the rooms were clean and spacious with everything a traveler needs to relax.”
Wilhelm
Austria“A truly memorable stay, friendly and helpful staff and an experienced guide! And - of course - the vicinity to Addo National Park!”- James
United Kingdom“Fine meals... but the wildlife is the thing. Our guide took great care to design long drives which took us all over the vast range of their land. We saw rhino as well as lion, but also had great encounters with smaller animals and birds.” 
Dee United Kingdom“Old colonial style , beautifully furnished rooms in wonderful parkland . Antiques and memorabilia of past times abound.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
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Facilities of River Bend LodgeGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Landmark view
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Game drivesAdditional charge
- Kids' club
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Games room
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopying
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Plunge pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Fence around pool
- Spa facilities
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Afrikaans
- English
- Xhosa
House rulesRiver Bend Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
GPS co-ordinates: S 33° 25” 30.77’ E 25°45” 09.13’
Please note compulsory conservation and park fees are applicable and excluded from the rates.
Please inform River Bend Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
FAQs about River Bend Lodge
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Check-in at River Bend Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at River Bend Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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River Bend Lodge is 6.8 miles from the centre of Addo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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River Bend Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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Room options at River Bend Lodge include:
- Suite
- Villa
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Guests staying at River Bend Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- À la carte
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River Bend Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Massage
- Hiking
- Games room
- Kids' club
- Spa facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Walking tours
- Game drives
- Tour or class about local culture
