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RiverBend Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge in Addo with safari and outdoor pool

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 40-inch TV with satellite channels
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Honeymoon Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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River Bend Lodge is nestled in a national park, offering the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Enjoy game and wildlife viewing, unwind on the sun-kissed garden terrace or indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments at Plumbago Spa. With an array of activities like horseback riding, mountain biking, and a playground for kids - there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $288
$663 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21

Why we love this property

Tranquil spa escape
The full-service spa offers aromatherapy, reflexology, and pedicure treatments daily. Deep soaking tubs and a garden enhance this lodge's peaceful setting.
Scenic luxury lodge
Marvel at Colonial architecture and curated decor at this luxury lodge. Experience tranquility in the garden while surrounded by national park splendor.
Luxury sleep haven
Wrapped in bathrobes, guests doze on premium Tempur-Pedic mattresses with blackout drapes. Soaking tubs and in-room massages elevate this lodge experience.

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Honeymoon Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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River Bend Lodge, Addo Elephant National Park, Addo, Eastern Cape, 6105

What's nearby

  • Addo Elephant National Park - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Ulwazi Interpretive Centre - 12 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout - 36 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Olifantskop Pass Lookout - 60 min drive - 56.9 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Addo Elephant Park Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cattle Baron Addo Elephant National Park - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Elephant House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lenmore - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Herds Pub - ‬15 min drive

About this property

RiverBend Lodge

RiverBend Lodge puts you within a 10-minute drive of Addo Elephant National Park. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or mani/pedis, and Silver Thorns serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features of this luxurious lodge include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a terrace.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at RiverBend Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • An additional SANPark daily entrance fee and SANPark private concession fee calculated as 7.5% of the total bill apply for guests booking the breakfast rate only. Additional charges apply for all extras.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu
  • Pool gate

What to do

  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1999
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Dining

Silver Thorns - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

An additional SANPark daily entrance fee and SANPark private concession fee calculated as 7.5% of the total bill apply for guests booking the breakfast rate only. Additional charges apply for all extras.

Optional extras

  • There is a service fee of 7.5 percent

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Also known as

River Bend Addo
River Bend Lodge Addo
River Bend Hotel Addo Elephant National Park
River Bend Lodge
RiverBend Lodge Addo
RiverBend Lodge Lodge
RiverBend Lodge Lodge Addo

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at RiverBend Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at RiverBend Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at RiverBend Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at RiverBend Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at RiverBend Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and mountain biking. Additional recreation onsite includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive, and a safari. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near RiverBend Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Silver Thorns.

Does RiverBend Lodge have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

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RiverBend Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Set inside Addo, you get 5 star service, and knowledgeable game guides who zero in on your individual needs. Lots of elephants, kudu, zebra, and a mating pair of lions made for outstanding sightings.

8/10 Very good

Wundervolle Lodge im Addo Nationalpark. Es lässt sich jedoch nicht verbergen, dass der Zahn der Zeit nagt und an der einen oder anderen Stelle renovationsbedarf herrscht.
Lars, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb accommdation snd food. Stunning close up elephant experiences and we were fortunate enough to also see lions, againe very close up. Highly recommend
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simon, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ganz tolles Erlebnis, toller Guide, absolute Empfehlung!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb service, magnificent location

Truly remarkable service from the management and staff.
Donald N, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The very best of South Africa

A truly remarkable lodge, staffed by attentive, smart and genuinely friendly people. Very highly recommended.
Donald N, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Einzigartige Location und hervorragender Service. Die Köchin hat das Dinner sogar persönlich auf unsere individuellen Wunsche angepasst.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was an amazing place to stay in. How ever, the dinner which the establishment marketed as “gourmet” was a bit disappointing.. nice but nothing special, or that “wow” effect which you would expect from a gourmet meal. A bit unimaginative.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sehr schön dort und die game drives sehr samtenem, da direkt von der Lodge aus!
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A Safari Treat

Overall we enjoyed our stay at the River Bend. The staff were friendly and helpful. Darlington was our Ranger for the Game Drives, who is very experienced, knowledgeable and very pleasant. During our stay we were lucky to see four of the "Big Five" and enjoyed each Game Drive. The furnishings at the River Bend are in need of some TLC; furniture is worn, the bathroom towels old and areas such as the the library need a good dusting- we found "coffee-table" style books coated in thick dust. It is has a "faded glory" colonial style, which needs updating to make it luxurious.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very tranquil and relaxing stay, with fantastic food, and very informative game drives.
Rory, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely family friendly lodge

We stayed at River Bend Lodge with another family. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The game drives were amazing and we were lucky to have some good sightings . Our game ranger was extremely knowledgeable and full of fun facts which kept the children entertained. Our room was a little tired and the water pressure wasn't great would be our only complaints . Overall we had a very enjoyable stay.
Tracy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in Addo.

We were the only couple staying at the lodge,our table for breakfast lunch and dinner was set next to the log burning fire..Staff were warm and friendly ,only too happy to ensure our stay was a pleasurable one..We had 2 game drives while we were here, so much more wildlife than in public areas at Addo.There is also a watering hole for animal viewing.Highly recommend the lodge..WiFi was good in the room and around the property
Michael, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Kid friendly safari lodge

We just got back from a two night stay.. great rooms, lovely food. Really friendly staff, excellent safari guide. Maybe a few more up to date toys in the kids play room would be nice.
sds, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel with its own Nature Reserve

Wonderful place, great service, superb food, great Game Drives ! Wonderful holidays !
PAULO H C, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sublime luxury

Amazing place with a real luxurious touch and attention to detail regarding service. Would love to come back and stay longer although it is pricey. Dinner and wine was very good value though. We had honeymoon suite with own private plunge pool and outside shower. Loved watching elephants at the watering hole.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional

The staff could not have been better and the entire experience was wonderful
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Old world charm

Lovely helpful and welcoming staff. Sadly we didn't see any Elephants while at the property!! Rooms very comfortable, food excellent.
mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ótima experiencia

O Lodge fica dentro de uma reserva particular ao lado do Addo Elephant Park. Excelente quarto com cama super king. Com um jardim muito agradável entre os chalets. Restaurante de excelente qualidade. Funcionários extremamente cordiais. O game drive pela reserva é muito recomendável. Talvez uma única melhoria poderia ser no café da manhã que é um pouco limitado nas opções do buffet,
PATRICIA, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

5 * Lodge am Rande des Addo Elephant Parks

Sehr gute 5 * Lodge am Rande des Addo Elephant Parks. Super Chalets, großer Pool, outdoor Abendessen, Sehr gute Menüs, freundliches Personal. 2-Std. Game Drives in den Bergen um die Lodge: nur wenige Tiere, aber überwältigende Landschaft. Besser: Permit durch die Lodge für den Addo Elephant Park, 3-4 Stunden im eigenen Auto durch den Park mit Sicht auf viele Elephanten, Zebras, Kudus. Löwen, Leoparden, Hippos im Regelfall nicht zu sehen, keine Giraffen im Park. Expedia sollte den Hinweis auf die Pflicht-Zusatzkosten vor Ort korrigieren (s.u.)