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RiverBend Lodge

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Elegance in nature's serene embrace

Luxury family-friendly lodge in a national park, River Bend Lodge offers individually furnished rooms with premium bedding and deep soaking tubs. Delight in game viewing, horseback riding, and mountain biking, then unwind at Plumbago Spa or savor French cuisine at Silver Thorns.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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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
Private pool
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • 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
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Long Hope Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Long Hope Villa

Highlights

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

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Pepper Grove House | Terrace/patio

Pepper Grove House

Highlights

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

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 - 3.3 miles
  • Ulwazi Interpretive Centre - 12 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout - 36 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Olifantskop Pass Lookout - 60 min drive - 35.4 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

RiverBend Lodge

Luxury lodge near Addo Elephant National Park
At RiverBend Lodge, you can look forward to free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a manicure/pedicure, or aromatherapy. The on-site restaurant, Silver Thorns, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, massage treatment rooms, and game drive on site
  • Outdoor furniture, concierge services, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Deep soaking tubs, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 40-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

All inclusive details

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).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Silver Thorns

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1999
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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

  • Service fee: 7.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

National rating

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

Property is 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

Does RiverBend Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:30 AM–7:00 PM.

Is RiverBend Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at RiverBend Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at RiverBend Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at RiverBend Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at RiverBend Lodge?

Some rate plans available at this lodge are all-inclusive.

Where is RiverBend Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this luxury lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of Addo Elephant National Park, Ulwazi Interpretive Centre, and Botanical Reserve. Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout and Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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