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Bushbaby River Lodge

4.0 star property
Riverwalk bed & breakfast with free breakfast and spa services

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Leopard Room | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
BBQ/picnic area
Rhino Room | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Garden view
Bushbaby River Lodge, on the riverwalk, offers a peaceful getaway with a continental breakfast, trails for walking, biking, or horseback riding, an outdoor pool, and spa services. Enjoy luxury and tranquility at this upscale bed & breakfast.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Rhino Room | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Rhino Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton linens
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Elephant Room | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Elephant Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton linens
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Buffalo Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton linens
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lion Room | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Lion Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton linens
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Leopard Room | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Leopard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton linens
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, River View, Garden Area | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, River View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Egyptian cotton linens
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
700 Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 15 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 40 min drive - 21.1 miles
  • Jessica the Hippo - 45 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 51 min drive - 26.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Wings Spur Steak Ranch - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Xitsumbeni Restaurant - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Brewery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Bean - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Hoedpsruit Café - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Bushbaby River Lodge

Upscale bed & breakfast on the riverwalk
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Bushbaby River Lodge. Adventurous travelers may like the horseback riding and mountain biking at this bed & breakfast. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Bushbaby River Lodge have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Separate tubs/showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 8 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 500.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 500.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 750.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 500.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 500.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
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
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Bushbaby River Lodge Hoedspruit
Bushbaby River Hoedspruit
Bushbaby River
Bushbaby River Hoedspruit
Bushbaby River Lodge Hoedspruit
Bushbaby River Lodge Bed & breakfast
Bushbaby River Lodge Bed & breakfast Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Does Bushbaby River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Bushbaby River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bushbaby River Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bushbaby River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM– 10:00 PM for a fee of ZAR 500.

What time is check-out at Bushbaby River Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Bushbaby River Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Bushbaby River Lodge located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this bed & breakfast is 29.6 mi (47.7 km) from Blyderivierspoort Hiking Trail.

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