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1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
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Luxury hotel with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk

When you stay at Lion Sands River Lodge in Skukuza, you'll be in a national park and steps from Greater Kruger National Park. This luxury hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Kruger National Park and 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Paul Kruger Statue.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private patios. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy a soak in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.

This hotel is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Grab a bite to eat at Boma Dinner, a buffet restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

  • Gratuities included
  • Additional gratuities accepted
  • All food and beverages included
  • Premium/non-domestic beverages not included
  • Local beverages and soft drinks only
  • Basic alcoholic beverages included

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 26
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Wedding services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Free self parking
  • Free valet parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Free English breakfast
  • Water dispenser
  • Vegetable garden
  • Reception hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Rooftop garden
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
  • Water-efficient showers only

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Room Amenities

Lion Sands River Lodge offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dial-up internet access
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Patio
  • Premium bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Individually furnished
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Boma Dinner - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Game viewing on site
  • Game drive on site
  • Safari on site

Spa Services

  • Facial treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages
  • Minimum age to access spa is 10
  • Deep tissue massage

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 9 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Service animals not allowed

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Renewable energy source - solar

Grey water recycling system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Annual carbon offsets

Humane animal treatment

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 150 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Utility fee: ZAR 145 per person, per night
  • Resort fee: ZAR 374 per person, per night

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

Hotel Names

  • Lion River Lodge
  • Lion Sands Lodge
  • Lion Sands River
  • Lion Sands River Kruger National Park
  • Lion Sands Sabi Sand All-inclusive property Kruger National Park
  • Lion Sands River Lodge Kruger National Park
  • River Lodge Lion Sands
  • Lion Sands River Lodge South Africa/Sabi Sand Game Reserve
  • Lion Sands Sabi Sand Resort
  • Lion Sands Sabi Sand Kruger National Park
  • Lion Sands Sabi Sand
  • Lion Sands River Hotel Sabi Sand Game Reserve
  • Lion Sands Tinga Lodge Kruger National Park
  • Lion Sands Tinga
  • Lion Sands Tinga Kruger National Park
  • Lion Sands River Lodge Kruger National Park
  • All-inclusive property Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
  • Lion Sands Sabi Sand
  • Lion Sands River Lodge
  • All-inclusive property Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
  • Lion Sands Tinga Lodge Kruger National Park
  • Lion Sands Tinga Kruger National Park
  • Lion Sands Tinga
  • Lion Sands Sabi Sand
  • Lion Sands River Lodge
  • All Inclusive Lion Sands Tinga
  • Lion Sands River Lodge All-inclusive property
  • Lion Sands Sabi Sand
  • Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
  • Lion Sands River All Inclusive

We should mention

Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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