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Escape to Moditlo River Lodge, a luxury lodge near Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. Indulge in game and wildlife viewing, rejuvenate at the spa with a hot stone massage or aromatherapy, then unwind by the poolside bar or on the sun-kissed terrace.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
The current price is $944
$1,126 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

Why we love this property

Flavorful dining options
Experience local cuisine at this lodge's restaurant with al fresco dining. Sip drinks at 2 bars or enjoy free full breakfast and private dining options.
Nature's playground
Located in a mountain regional park next to a river, this lodge offers ecotours, safaris, and game drives. Guests can dine al fresco on the terrace.
Poolside luxury
Luxurious vibes come alive at this hotel's 2 outdoor pools, complete with sleek loungers. A poolside bar elevates the refreshment game.

Room options

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Luxury Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room

  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Luxury Twin Room

  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Moditlo Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 24 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 31 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Jessica the Hippo - 58 min drive - 42.8 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 15 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Xitsumbeni Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kapama Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kapama Southern Camp Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪klaserie one stop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Boma - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Moditlo River Lodge

  • Moditlo River Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Hoedspruit. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or mani/pedis, and local cuisine is served at Medium Rare, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious lodge include 2 outdoor pools, a free airport shuttle, and a poolside bar.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 18
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Children

    • Children (7 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Room service

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 2013
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

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

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa, Moditlo Spa & Wellness Centre. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a mud bath. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Medium Rare - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: ZAR 335 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.
This property is located in Moditlo Private Game Reserve. The mandatory destination fee comprises the conservation fee required for game reserve entry.

Optional extras

  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from January to December

Policies

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, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

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

Also known as

Moditlo Lodge

Moditlo River

Moditlo River Hoedspruit

Moditlo River Lodge

Moditlo River Lodge Hoedspruit

Moditlo River Lodge Lodge

Moditlo River Lodge Hoedspruit

Moditlo River Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Moditlo River Lodge?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Moditlo River Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Moditlo River Lodge?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Moditlo River Lodge?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Moditlo River Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with activities like boat tours, hiking, and horseback riding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours, game viewing, and a wildlife and game drive. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Moditlo River Lodge also has 2 bars, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Moditlo River Lodge?

Yes, Medium Rare offers alfresco dining and local cuisine.

Does Moditlo River Lodge have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Moditlo River Lodge like?

Moditlo River Lodge is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Selati Nature Reserve.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Incrivel, sempre tudo limpo. Recepção do time e todos os funcionários otimos: Slon, Mdu, Jim, Clement. Unico ponto é a reposição de chá e café que não é feita diariamente, e os snacks/biscoitos estavam vencidos há mais de 1 mês.
Carolina, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nunca fui tão bem tratada na vida!

O melhor tratamento que já recebi na minha vida! Em cada mínimo detalhe a preocupação com nosso bem estar e conforto! Genial! A comida excelente! Os guias incríveis! De manhã quando a temperatura estava muito baixa eles davam os ponchos e além disso uma bolsa quente garantindo um conforto pra temperatura! Me senti em casa não queria nem ir embora! Nada que eu disser vai conseguir expressar a emoção e o acolhimento que senti nesse lugar! Que energia sensacional! Tudo perfeito!
Dayse, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome experience

It was amazingly beautiful and peaceful. Friendly staff, excellent service and warmly welcome
Sherence, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome private game drive lodge

Very helpful hosts and amazing structure. The free transfer to the airport is a bonus. The safari team driven by Thomas was awesome and we could see the big five in only 2 drives. Their braai was also enjoyable. Recommended!
Igor, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantástico

Fantástico! Vale cada centavo! Tudo perfeito: vão nos buscar no aeroporto quando agendamos por e-mail e nos levam lá! Todos os funcionários são extremamente gentis e disponíveis com alegria! O sistema é all inclusive, mas bebidas estão fora, exceto nos games drives onde temos uma bebida inclusa, além de garrafas de água mineral à vontade. O quarto é super espaçoso com banheira, camas confortáveis e travesseiros divinos! As refeições super deliciosas! Uma atenção especial para o Thomáz que era o driver que acompanhou a maioria dos meus drivers: ele foi o máximo! Tudo perfeito!
Vera Maria, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Friendly place

Perfect stay!
Raphael, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

TRÈS bel hôtel immergé dans la réserve. Personnel très avenant et bienveillant. Le restaurant offre une cuisine haute gamme. Les safaris sont fabuleux avec des levers et des couchers de soleil à couper le souffle. Respect de la nature. Écoutez les conseils des guides sans les enfreindre pour ne pas vous mettre en danger ni les autres personnes qui sont avec vous dans la Jeep. Très dépaysant et calme. Les animaux sont aux portes du lodge non clôturé et de votre chambre.
Prunier, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel super bom, quartos ótimos com direito a animais perto do quarto (um Safari a parte hehehe). Voltaria com certeza. Os rangers são extremante competentes . Atendimento ótimo por toda equipe. Vale a pena !
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

magical place

the lodge really feels like you are visiting relatives. You are always welcome in a relaxed atmosphere. Rooms are wonderful and you really get a good sense of your surroundings.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic lodge experience

We spent three nights at Moditlo Lodge in April 2016 as an end to our holiday. From the moment we arrived we received absolutely excellent service in every single way. From the hotel staff who were helpful, friendly and polite to our beautifully decorated room which was clean and comfortable to the game drives that were exciting, interesting and insightful. Both my wife and I are both qualified Game Rangers ourselves (FGASA) and have spent extensive time in the bush and at various lodges and we were so impressed with every single aspect of Moditlo Lodge during our stay. I would recommend this new lodge to anyone and everyone. It manges to encompass an intimate feel with the luxuries of a big lodge. This lodge has the potential, and indeed is on the way, to being one of the great lodges of SA.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent sejour

Nous avons vus tous les animaux que nous voulions voir grace aux excellents guide et tracker. L'accueil a l'hotel a ete parfait et chaleureux.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Een must visit....

Na Hoedspruit flink doorrijden om Moditlo Lodge te bereiken. Dan nog een kwartiertje rijden op eigen terrein voordat je gastvrij ontvangen wordt. De twee gamedrives vinden niet in het Krugerpark plaats, maar op eigen terrein. In het Krugerpark dient iedereen zich op de (asfalt) wegen te blijven. Hier ging de driver dwars door, langs en over struiken heen om midden tussen een kudde olifanten uit te komen! De braai s'avonds was bijzonder! We zaten ieder in een privé schoolbankje (met lessenaar) naast elkaar. Het eten was er niet minder om....
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding!

We took a tour of Africa, 4 hotels in 4 cities, 2 countries and I can not express how well the staff and accommodations are. An outstanding hotel that left our group of 7 in awe...we'll be talking about it for years to come!!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect!

Good service & room. We could see many kinds of wild animals by game drive.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Moditlo River Lodge. Worth the visit

The property is new modern and well maintained. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Food was good not great. The driver guide and tracker were exceptional. They got the most out of a reserve with a smaller animal population.
Verified

8/10 Very good

A South African' s experience

Very comfortable and staff very attentive. The bomas is great but those chairs with their own little tables are too formal awkward and unstable. The sound of traffic esp the train hooting is very unfortunate as it spoils the bush experience. Game drive, too fast to catch up to a maybe sighting and I have never enjoyed crashing through bush, which is thick there, in order to see an animal, most particularly Donna river bed. It damages the environment as well as spoiling it for the people who own houses along the river bed.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

AMAZING lodge!

My husband and I had a WONDERFUL time here! The staff was so incredibly sweet, it was our honeymoon and they set heart shaped roses on the bed with champagne. The game drives were amazing! Our first morning a herd of elephants walked right past our suv and we also stumbled upon a group of giraffes! Walter was our field guide and Bennett was our tracker- both great and personable guys that worked really hard to find animals for us. We saw: hippos, giraffes, elephants, kudu, impalas, wildabeast (not sure how to spell that!) worthog, mongoose, zebras, antelope, vultures, Zulu, monkeys and baboons. I know I'm missing a few animals but those were the highlights! The food was also delicious, I'm a vegetarian and they were very accommodating. Our second night, we had a really cool cookout in a boma and it was a great way to interact with the other guests and eat some traditional South African cuisine. I really can't rave enough. I picked this lodge because it looked beautiful and we really wanted a lodge that was luxurious but not so much a resort that the reserve and purpose for being there got lost. I highly recommend this lodge!!!
Verified

8/10 Very good

Moditlo

O hotel tem uma estrutura boa, tudo muito novo e bonito. Uma piscina com borda infinita com vista para o rio, que durante as cheias tem fluxo forte e intenso e na época das secas torna-se um grande banco de areia, completamente vazio (paisagem muito bonita e interessante). O quarto é bem confortável pro casal, decoração clean e elegante, tudo novo e bem arrumado. Tudo muito limpinho. Uma vez que o quarto está no meio da reserva, insetos e rastejantes podem aparecer dentro do quarto. Algumas coisas deixaram a desejar, o quarto não tem telefone ou interfone para a recepção e não se deve sair do quarto desacompangado do segurança por questões de segurança contra animais selvagens e a campainha de emergência não funcionou em uma noite em que precisei. A reserva em si é fechada, não muito extensa e ainda possui poucos animais (apenas 1 leão macho e 3 fêmeas), não possue búfalos ainda. O nosso ranger mostrou-se imaturo e de certa forma imprudente em algumas situações mais arriscadas com elefantes e leões. A comunicação entre o ranger e o tracker era péssima e comprometia a procura pelos animais. A reserva também possue várias propriedades e pequenos sítios dentro, portanto durante os game drives, estamos constantemente em contato com outros veículos e propriedades (sinal de civilização) o que tira um pouco da magia e do contato isolado com a natureza.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Kleine Auszeit im Paradies, mitten im Busch!

Wir haben hier zwei wundervolle Tage verbracht. Diese kleine Oase mitten im Busch ist wunderschön angelegt, die Zimmer sind modern und sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet sowie sauber. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Das Essen war super, wir haben den Boma-Abend sehr genossen! Die Gamedrives werden in kleinen Gruppwn durchgeführt. Selbst als wir alle in einen Jeep gepasst hätten, würden zwei genommen. Der Guide hat viel erklärt und unser Tracker uns sogar zu drei schlafenden Geparden geführt! Rundum ein Invest der sich lohnt!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect and comfortable for 1st safari experience

This was our first time in South Africa and our very first safari experience. We received a warm welcome from the very hospitable staff at Moditlo Lodge. The rooms are beautifully decorated and have all the amenities that you would need to stay comfortable. The location gives you the perfect sense of staying close to a safari while being pampered in the luxury of a rustic lodge. They even had a bonfire on Saturday night which was the perfect time to enjoy some interesting steaks and wines while catching up with the other lodge members on their safari experiences. The morning and evening safaris are a great way to gain a safari experience and enjoy sighting the birds and animals in their natural habitat. The highlight of our trip was the lion sighting on our first morning safari. We saw a lioness feasting on her morning kill in the bushes about 8 – 10 feet from the safari van. She was surrounded by a lion and another lioness with her two cubs. It was the perfect start to our first (and definitely not the last) experience on a safari. I think Moditlo has great staff on site. They helped new guests like my husband and myself plan activities outside of the lodge, kept us well informed about activities in the lodge and even attended to our meal preferences. All in all it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life and I can safely say that I will definitely be going back to South Africa and Moditlo River Lodge again.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable & Perfect for 1st safari experience

This was our first time in South Africa and our very first safari experience. We received a warm welcome from the very hospitable staff at Moditlo Lodge. The location gives you the perfect sense of staying close to a safari while being pampered in the luxury of a rustic lodge. They even had a bonfire on Saturday night which was the perfect time to enjoy some interesting steaks and wines while catching up with the other lodge members on their safari experiences. The morning and evening safaris are a great way to gain a safari experience and enjoy sighting the birds and animals in their natural habitat. The highlight of our trip was the lion sighting on our first morning safari. We saw a lioness feasting on her morning kill in the bushes about 8 – 10 feet from the safari van. She was surrounded by a lion and another lioness with her two cubs. It was the perfect start to our first (and definitely not the last) experience on a safari. I think Moditlo has great staff on site. They helped new guests like my husband and myself plan activities outside of the lodge, kept us well informed about activities in the lodge and even attended to our meal preferences. All in all it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life and I can safely say that I will definitely be going back to South Africa and Moditlo River Lodge again.
Verified

8/10 Very good

fourr days at MRL

Staff service was excellent. The game drive staff were knowledgeable and tried their very best to find us the animals. However, we were put off by the narrow-minded competitive behaviour between the various game drivers. The food at best was moderately good, the menu was boring and repetitive with some form of fried meat every day. Finally, we were disappointed with the paucity of 'Big 5' animals.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

fabulous time!

I am beyond happy with my stay at Moditlo. Fabulous rooms, food and service. Our butler always made sure we were well fed and our game drive guide and tracker worked very hide to make our rides enjoyable. We only saw lions & rhinos out of the big five but saw tons of zebra and giraffe and more. We went in summer, so I assume you'd see even more in the winter.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great complimentary game drives (morning and evening); Room cleanliness can be improved; so can the food. Otherwise great place to be. The people were great and helpful. Would go back if I have a chance in the future.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Imperdível! Voltaremos!!

Simplesmente fantástico! Uma reserva com belos animais, equipe atenciosa ! Lindo chalé, boa comida e os safáris demais