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Rhino River Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in Jozini with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Luxury House (Homestead) | Outdoor pool | Outdoor pool, open 6 AM to 10 PM, sun loungers
Outdoor dining
Front of property - evening/night
2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi
Living room
Surrounded by the beauty of a regional park, Rhino River Lodge offers a tranquil retreat. Start your day with free breakfast, then bask in the sun on the terrace or lounge by the outdoor pool. With amenities like a hair salon and gift shop, this lodge is perfect for relaxation and indulgence.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 560 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | 2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Cottage | Outdoor pool | Outdoor pool, open 6 AM to 10 PM, sun loungers

Cottage

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 560 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 560 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury House (Homestead) | Outdoor pool | Outdoor pool, open 6 AM to 10 PM, sun loungers

Luxury House (Homestead)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Jozini, Rhino River Lodge is in a regional park. Local points of interest include iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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Map
P450, Bayala, Jozini, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960

What's nearby

  • Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve - 45 min drive - 29.1 miles
  • Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre - 53 min drive - 33.3 miles

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rhino River Lodge Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Rhino River Lodge

Lodge in a regional park
Free breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Rhino River Lodge. In addition to a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Laundry services, wedding services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A gift shop and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Rhino River Lodge have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Property Registration Number 2005/017329/07

We should mention

Pool access available from 6 AM to 10 PM

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

Rhino River Lodge Jozini
Rhino River Hluhluwe
Rhino River Lodge
Rhino River Lodge Hluhluwe
River Rhino
Rhino River Jozini
Rhino River Lodge Lodge
Rhino River Lodge Jozini
Rhino River Lodge Lodge Jozini

Frequently asked questions

Does Rhino River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6 AM–10 PM.

Is Rhino River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rhino River Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rhino River Lodge?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

What time is check-out at Rhino River Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Rhino River Lodge located?

Situated in a regional park, this lodge is 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park and 30.4 mi (48.9 km) from Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve.

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Rhino River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
O staff do hotel é muito gentil, nosso driver foi excelente!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Enrico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Juste parfait

Magnifique lodge Des l arrivée on voit plein d'animaux Personnel très accueillant Safari hyper confort : 4x4 avec toit, couvertures, rien n'est laissé au hasard avec plein de petites attentions Nourriture excellente Coin salon lounge superbe

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good stay but perhaps better value for money at other lodges near by.

10/10 Excellent

Rob, Alberta Canada

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

Nice safari lodge

Great staff, excellent food, wonderful wildlife viewing. Staff made us feel like family.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fabulous bush lodge in a private big 5 reserve

Rhino river lodge is a great place to stay within a private reserve. The enthusiasm of the rangers and their willingness to go that extra mile to find that animal sighting that you are looking for is what makes this place special. The chalets are enormous and the homestead is the perfect place for a large family or for friends sharing. Food is simple but good.

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Edinburgh

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

Excellent

Loved everything about Rhino River, the accommodation, the food, the friendly people, the game drives.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Glimrende Lodge, fantastisk personale!

Rino River Lodge er for meg ekte Sør Afrika og et høydepunkt i ferien. Her får du mye for lite penger. En stor takk til hele personale som sammen med det fantastiske dyrelivet gjorde til tre uforglemmelige dager.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Tres chouette endroit

Un hotel qui ne paye pas de mine mais qui propose un tres bon rapport qualite/prix. Confort tres tres correct, on y mange tres bien et les safaris sont faits avec un grand professionnalisme. On recommande vraiment

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Value for money

Lovely stay! Great area, we saw lots of animal, a lot more than expected. Excellent guides, great service. Good food. Excellent value for money! We hope to come again.

6/10 Okay

berthold

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Nette Anlage fuer Kurzurlaub

Was unsere Safari betrifft koennten wir von den big Five jedenfalls 4 in freier Wildbahn beobachten. Die Tour war professionel gefuehrt und hat richtig Spass gemacht. Was unser Zimmer betrifft , war Ausstattung & Sauberkeit absolut in Ordnung. Die Kueche war durch weg eine Zumutung, das Personal , junge Mitarbeiter ohne professionelle Ausbildung ueberfordert. Sofern man den Aufenthalt ohne moegliche Ansprueche an Service oder Kueche akzeptiert ist das Safari Erlebniss aehnlich wie Thanda zum Halben Preis.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

safari

I thought the Rhino River Lodge was amazing. The staff were knowledgeable , and friendly. We were made to feel welcome and at home. It is those little things like walking you back to your room after dinner that made me feel special. I was really impressed with the accommodation and will recommend Rhino River Lodge to all my friends.

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