River House Lodge | House in Malelane

| 8.8 (751 Reviews) |   15 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Malelane House | River House Lodge

15 Bedroom House in Malelane

Bordering Kruger National Park, this award-winning country-style lodge is located in the small town of Malelane and is a great base from which to discover the Bushveld. Wake up to the sounds of native birds. At River House Lodge you can watch hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat while relaxing in the pool or sunbathing on the large thatched deck. Alternatively, you can marvel at views of the river and national park from the comfort of your private balcony. Spend the day enjoying drives through Kruger National Park or visiting Swaziland. The attentive staff is happy to arrange various fun and adventurous activities for you. For special occasions, the original pump house has been converted into a stunning wedding or party location. River House Lodge is a gay-friendly property. It has an outdoor swimming pool and provides free on-site private parking.

River House Lodge is located in Malelane.

This 15 Bedrooms House is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Restaurant, Air Conditioner, Parking, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 751 reviews with the average score of 8.8 . Coming to Malelane and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this House for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 15 Bedrooms House if you want to learn more about this Hotala.ca place in Malelane. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This River House Lodge in Malelane is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “River House Lodge”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this House, please let us know.

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27 Visarend Street, Malelane, 1320, South Africa

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Fruit
  • Bar
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Free parking
Activities
  • Full-body massage
  • Neck massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool table
  • Facial treatments
  • Spa facilities
  • Game drives
  • Massage
  • Beauty services
  • Body treatments
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Back massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Body scrub
General
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Packed lunches
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Ironing service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Sun deck
Security/Safety
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Cashless payment available
Spa
  • Shallow end
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool with view

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
Please note that there are neither telephones nor tvs in the rooms.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.37
Location:
9.46
Staff:
9.09
Facilities:
8.05
Comfort:
8.03
Cleanliness:
8.14
Andrew
Dec 6, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Very friendly and helpful staff. A great location but a very quirky place which is a bit tired in places. The place definitely grows on you.
Negative: The place is bit tired in places and could do with a bit of a reburb.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Fruit, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Key access, Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Trash cans

Outdoors

Patio, Balcony, Terrace

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, River view, Pool view, View, Mountain view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view, Pool towels

Exclusive services

Access to private pool
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 25 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Fruit, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Key access, Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Trash cans

Outdoors

Patio, Balcony, Terrace

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, River view, Pool view, View, Mountain view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view, Pool towels

Exclusive services

Access to private pool
Family Room with Balcony
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 30 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Family Room with Balcony

Food & Drink

Fruit, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Key access, Fan, Carpeted, Trash cans, Private entrance

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Balcony, Terrace

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, River view, View, Mountain view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Exclusive services

Access to private pool
Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 32 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Fruit, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Bathrobe, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Bidet, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Key access, Fan, Trash cans

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Balcony, Terrace

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

Garden view, River view, View, Mountain view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Exclusive services

Access to private pool

FAQ's

Is this River House Lodge pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at River House Lodge?

Check-in time for River House Lodge starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the River House Lodge have a swimming pool?

Yes, this River House Lodge has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in River House Lodge?

Best-rates for the River House Lodge starts from $99 per night with includes Oceanfront, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, Air Conditioner, Parking, Child Friendly, Security/Safety, Business Services, Bar, Toiletries, Guest Services, Entertainment, Internet, Pool, Designated Smoking Area, View, Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Spa, Breakfast, Laundry, TV, Ocean View with all other facilities. Hotala.ca matches every traveler with their perfect hotel, resort, or rental and whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is River House Lodge a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the River House Lodge wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the River House Lodge has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the River House Lodge?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the River House Lodge indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for River House Lodge?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the River House Lodge are as follows: Non refundable Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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