RiverBend Lodge

5.0 star property

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area
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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service

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River Bend Lodge, Addo Elephant National Park, Addo, Eastern Cape, 6105
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari
  • Addo Elephant National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Honeymoon Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Long Hope Villa

  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Pepper Grove House

  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Addo

With a stay at RiverBend Lodge in Addo, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Addo Elephant National Park and Ulwazi Interpretive Centre. .This luxury lodge is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Botanical Reserve and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout.

What's nearby

  • Addo Elephant National Park - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Ulwazi Interpretive Centre - 12 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout - 36 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Olifantskop Pass Lookout - 60 min drive - 56.9 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

RiverBend Lodge

Colonial lodge with free breakfast and spa services
RiverBend Lodge offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Addo lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool. This Colonial lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
All-inclusive rates are available at this lodge. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the lodge's restaurant, Silver Thorns, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Silver Thorns - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service is available.

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).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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