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# RiverBend Lodge

Luxury lodge with free breakfast and spa services

## Photo gallery for RiverBend Lodge

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

River Bend Lodge blends adventure and relaxation in a national park. Observe wildlife, go mountain biking or horseback riding by day, then rejuvenate at Plumbago Spa. Unwind on the sun-kissed garden terrace while kids enjoy the playground.

## Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

## Popular amenities

- Bar
- Pool
- All-inclusive
- Breakfast included
- Room service
- Laundry

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![Honeymoon Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5770000/5762900/5762869/632338cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Honeymoon Suite

### Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private pool

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

TV

Separate bedroom

- 646 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Hill view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed

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### Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

### Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

TV

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

- 538 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Hill view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed

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### Long Hope Villa

### Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private pool

Air conditioning

Heating

- 1615 sq ft
- 3 bedrooms
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 6
- 3 King Beds

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### Highlights

Deck/patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

- 1507 sq ft
- 3 bedrooms
- Hill view
- Sleeps 6
- 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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## About the area

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River Bend Lodge, Addo Elephant National Park, Addo, Eastern Cape, 6105

#### What's nearby

- Addo Elephant National Park \- 9 min drive \- 5.2 km
- Ulwazi Interpretive Centre \- 12 min drive \- 7.0 km
- Botanical Reserve \- 16 min drive \- 12.1 km
- Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout \- 36 min drive \- 17.4 km
- Matyholweni Gate \- 55 min drive \- 83.4 km

#### Getting around

- Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 72 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Cattle Baron Addo Elephant National Park - ‬10 min drive
- ‪The Elephant House - ‬11 min drive
- ‪Thirsty Herds Pub - ‬15 min drive
- ‪Lenmore - ‬12 min drive
- ‪Addo Elephant Park Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

## About this property

### RiverBend Lodge

Luxury lodge near Addo Elephant National Park

At RiverBend Lodge, you can look forward to free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a manicure/pedicure, or aromatherapy. The on-site restaurant, Silver Thorns, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library. 

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

- An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
- Free self parking
- A safari, massage treatment rooms, and concierge services
- Outdoor furniture, a TV in the lobby, and game drive on site

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. 

Other amenities include: 

- Deep soaking tubs, free toiletries, and hair dryers
- 40-inch TVs with premium channels
- Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

### 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). 

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## Property amenities

### Internet

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

### Parking and transportation

- 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 elevator

### More

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

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Premium bedding

### Bathroom

- Bathrobes
- Deep soaking bathtub
- 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

### Property 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

## Frequently asked questions

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### Where is RiverBend Lodge located?

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