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Experience world-class service at RiverBend Lodge
Located on a private concession within the malaria free Addo Elephant National Park, River Bend Lodge offers luxury accommodation, spa facilities and private game drives. Free WiFi is available. The 5-star, spacious and elegantly decorated suites offer a private patio with views of the surrounding landscapes and animals. All have air conditioning, a ceiling fan, flat-screen TV, coffee machine and a bathroom with separate bath and shower and complimentary toiletries The Silver Thorns Restaurant at the main lodge serves contemporary and culinary cuisine. Room service and special diet menus can be requested. Drinks and snacks can be enjoyed at the bar. The spa offers a variety of massages and beauty treatments. Other facilities at River Bend Lodge include a shared lounge, a library and an outdoor pool with sun loungers. Guests can go on private game drives and bird watching. The lodge is 76 km from Port Elizabeth Airport.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- David
United Kingdom“Amazing place to enjoy a true safari experience backed up by amazing staff. Ranger John is the best ranger I have experienced in 20 years of visiting South Africa” - Roeland
South Africa“Very nice lodge north from the main Addo park. Staying here allows you to do drives in this part which is very different and super beautifully compared to the main park. The lodge is great but the game drives are very overpriced for what you get....” - Sarah United Kingdom“Best breakfast ever. Wonderful game drives. Can’t recommend this place enough”
- Catherine United Kingdom“It was perfectly positioned, John our game guide was superb, we managed to see so many game and he was so knowledgeable and helpful and was so much fun”
- Elizabeth
Australia“Delightful deluxe homestead style accommodation with wonderful welcoming staff. Delicious meals and the location was exquisite. A rare and unique experience.” - Theo
Isle of Man“The location of the breakfast tables with a direct view of the waterhole is excellent, while the service, variety, quantity and standard of all meals were exceptional. The game drives were varied and well conducted. The game viewing opportunities...” - Alexander
United States“Between the food, staff, location and the game drives, everything was perfect! 2 night stay was amazing and the food was delcious. The staff was very friendly and helpful.” - Jacobus South Africa“We enjoyed all that were offered by the lodge The food and especially the staff”
- Petra
France“We had a fabulous stay at the lodge, food was amazing, staff super friendly , can only recommend this lodge highly” - Barbara
Netherlands“The lodge is situated in a private concession of Addo national park and is the only one that conducts game drives in the area. The staff, including the guides, will do anything they can to make your stay unforgettable. This means you get to enjoy...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Silver Thorn Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Restaurant #2
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
GPS co-ordinates: S 33° 25” 30.77’ E 25°45” 09.13’
Please note compulsory conservation and park fees are applicable and excluded from the rates.
Please inform RiverBend Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
