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Rio Vista Lodge

4.0 star property
Lodge in Nkomazi with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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Front of property
Luxury Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Lunch and dinner served, local and international cuisine
Rio Vista Lodge, in Kruger National Park, offers wildlife viewing in a serene setting. Start with a breakfast buffet, then enjoy two outdoor pools or a deep-tissue massage at the spa. The on-site restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Free WiFi is available in public areas.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Luxury Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Stand 1062, Lebombo Drive, Monte Vista Estate, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1320

What's nearby

  • Inkwazi Shopping Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Malelane Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Malelane Gate - 8 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Leopard Creek Country Club - 12 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Crocodile Bridge Gate - 45 min drive - 46.8 miles

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hamiltons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Red Falcon Spur Steak Ranch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Rio Vista Lodge

Upscale lodge near Kruger National Park
A free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Rio Vista Lodge. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • Meeting rooms, game drive on site, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Rio Vista Lodge feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, deep soaking tubs, and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 6 AM to 8 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

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

Rio Vista Lodge Malelane
Rio Vista Lodge
Rio Vista Malelane
Rio Vista Lodge Lodge
Rio Vista Lodge Nkomazi
Rio Vista Lodge Lodge Nkomazi

Frequently asked questions

Does Rio Vista Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 6 AM–8 PM.

Is Rio Vista Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rio Vista Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rio Vista Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rio Vista Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Rio Vista Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Rio Vista Lodge located?

Situated in a rural location, this lodge is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Inkwazi Shopping Centre and within 9 mi (15 km) of Kruger National Park and Malelane Gate. Leopard Creek Country Club is 7.7 mi (12.3 km) away.

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