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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Abelana River Lodge
Situated in Phalaborwa, 26 km from Phalaborwa Gate, Abelana River Lodge features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. The 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The accommodation provides room service and free shuttle service for guests. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Abelana River Lodge. Eden Square Mall is 24 km from the accommodation, while Seasonal Waterhole is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Phalaborwa Airport, 26 km from Abelana River Lodge.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Gabrielle
Australia
“Everything!! The suite The lodge The game drives The food The ANIMALS!” - Kate
United Kingdom
“A great choice of breakfast items to choose from from cereals, continental meats, fruit, yogurt & hot breakfasts too. Staff cleaned room every day and prepared room for night time by providing fresh water and making sure lights were on, blinds...” - Nina
Switzerland
“Super friendly staff and safarie-guides. Delicious food and just perfect location!” - Heidy
Switzerland
“What a fantastic oasis! Beautiful lodge by the Selati river with wildlife roaming around the property. The lodge is beautifully furnished. We enjoyed excellent hospitality by the team and great game drives with Duncan - our passionate and very...” - Paola
Spain
“Absolutely everything. The property is stunning, the staff the best. The service goes above and beyond. The game drives give you the most meaningful experience in the bush. You may see the big 5 or you may not but it doesn’t matter as you get to...” - David
Germany
“The Lodge is absolutely insane. We are travel a lot in good hotels but this is right at the top. We food is delicious, the safaris are very exciting and you learn a lot about afrikas animals, flowers, trees and the culture. Mostly you see a much...” - Robert
Germany
“We had an amazing time with Nathalie and the entire lovely team of Abelana River Lodge. Special thanks to Thomas, our tour guide, who showed us the big 5 in 3 game drives - extraordinary! Next to that we were even able to attend a bush walk with...” - Nicholas
Netherlands
“A real gem, Amazing staff, amazing location and amazing food. Really well organised and just a pleasure to stay at. I love the attention to details like the game drive drinks and the little snacks before game drives. Perhaps a bigger wine...” - Nicholas
Netherlands
“Everything, location, staff, food, enthusiasm, ambience For us as a family we really enjoyed every second and our guide/driver Eden was really fantastic and did his utmost best to make every second memorable.” - Anonymous
South Africa
“The property was private and have beautiful view of the dam”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican • Local • International
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.