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Zenzele River Lodge

3.5 star property
Lodge in Bela-Bela with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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BBQ/picnic area
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Room amenity
Exterior
Room amenity
Zenzele River Lodge combines wildlife viewing with comfortable amenities. Guests enjoy a full breakfast at no extra cost, WiFi access in common areas, and an outdoor pool for cooling off after safari activities. The terrace provides a peaceful spot to unwind with garden views.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Luxury Chalet 5

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Luxury Chalet (3)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Luxury Chalet 1

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Chalet 2

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Luxury Chalet 8

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Luxury Chalet 6

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Luxury Chalet 7

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bela-Bela is home to Zenzele River Lodge. Renbro Center and Temba City Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rust De Winter Nature Park and Genius Locci Game Ranch. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Genius Locci Game Ranch - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mystic Monkeys and Feathers Wildlife Park - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Rust De Winter Nature Park - 17 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • The Carousel Casino - 44 min drive - 25.4 miles
  • Dinokeng Info Office and Reception - 52 min drive - 33.4 miles

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 94 min drive

About this property

Zenzele River Lodge

Property highlights
Free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Zenzele River Lodge. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this lodge. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, game drive on site, and a banquet hall
  • 1 meeting room and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access

Property is also known as

Zenzele River Lodge Rust De Winter
Zenzele River Lodge
Zenzele River Rust De Winter
Zenzele River
Zenzele River Lodge Bela-Bela
Zenzele River Bela-Bela
Zenzele River Lodge Lodge
Zenzele River Lodge Bela-Bela
Zenzele River Lodge Lodge Bela-Bela

Frequently asked questions

Does Zenzele River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Zenzele River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zenzele River Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zenzele River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Zenzele River Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Zenzele River Lodge located?

Situated in Bela-Bela, this lodge is steps from Rust De Winter Dam and Rust De Winter Nature Park. Genius Locci Game Ranch is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) away.

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Zenzele River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Helen , Devon

NIce stay

We stayed one night and chose the cheaper room which was next to the kitchen. Other accommodation looked so much better and overlooked the river. However the room was fine for our overnight stay. Food was OK - Nothing to grumble about for the price paid. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Herita Motlatsi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

refreshing beautiful place

The place is beautiful, clean and quite relaxing. Just a bit disappointed that there is no Spa.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful scenery, over and beyond the mountains. Seen crocodiles from our room. Friendly staff and and clean rooms.

10/10 Excellent

Noluthando Nobuhle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

convenient and clean

It was amazing

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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