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Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverfront lodge in Hoedspruit with 3 outdoor pools and restaurant

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3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Hiking
Cottage (Kingfisher)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is CA $168
CA $193 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - 4 Jan 2025

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Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Owl House)

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Owl House)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Cottage (Peacock)

Cottage (Peacock)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Twin Room

Luxury Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cottage (Kingfisher)

Cottage (Kingfisher)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Rondavel

Small Rondavel

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Kimba House

Kimba House

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Off R527, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 20 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Hoedspruit Reptile Centre - 23 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Jessica the Hippo - 33 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 41 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Three Rondavels - 99 min drive - 91.4 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hat & Creek - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Fig and Bean - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Sleepers Station Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Hoedpsruit Café - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

Blyde River Wilderness Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Hoedspruit. After taking a dip in one of the 3 outdoor pools, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Charcoal grills
  • Private picnics
  • Room service

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Safari nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Yard
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 190 per person
  • Late check-in between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 250.00

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for ZAR 360.0 per night

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property uses solar energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Blyde River Wilderness
Blyde River Wilderness Hoedspruit
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Hoedspruit
Blyde Wilderness Lodge
Blyde River Wilderness
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Lodge
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Hoedspruit
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives, game viewing, and safari tours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Blyde River Wilderness Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Blyde River Wilderness Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a yard.
What's the area around Blyde River Wilderness Lodge like?
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge is located by the river. Popular attractions include Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, which is 20 minutes away by car.

Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Fred, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff, exceptional remote location on Blyde River, excellent food! Beautiful grounds, swimming pool and comfortable room. Perfect spot for a base to explore Canyon and area after Kruger.
Leonard, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Donovan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Gloomy and under managed. Extras extortionate.
David, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Road to the Hotel not car friendly 4x4s only
Stay was fine- happy with the place-however- the road to the hotel is terrible for cars. Breakfast wasn't included and way too expensive considering how long it takes to get to town to buy supplies.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, an amazing experience to get there
There's nothing around and that's good. You need to drive down back roads for twenty minutes or so before you go through a series of security gates which help keep the animals in/out. If you come through late in the evening after the sun goes down you can see an amazing dark sky. The staff is very friendly, room was comfortable but be careful ordering the dinner...it ended up costing us more than our room :)
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Leon
Breakaway needed after great work year satisfy with lodge will recomened
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Into the wilderness
The road to the lodge is poor, but the lodge is in a lovely setting when you finally arrive .
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Blyde River Wilderness Lodge
Nice place to relax. Wonderful dinners.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The Blyde Wilderness Lodge is a lovely little place hidden away on the edge of a river. It takes 15 mins off the main road over gravel tracks to get to the site. Once in the site, we saw zebras and giraffes coming in but didn't see any animals in the river (hippos or crocodiles). We had some accommodation that had recently been added and, although the website says all accommodation faces the river, ours had a view of the wildlife reserve. However, the rooms were nicely furnished and clean and we had a little kitchenette with a sink and fridge. The food, both breakfast and dinner, was good value and nicely-presented. The only disturbance we had was the last afternoon when we were sitting having a drink outside of our accommodation and watching the impalas. Some guests arrived that day who seemed to be the owners or friends of the owners (they were later showing off a drone in the bar and told us they had been filming the place). They brought 2 big dogs with them and let them roam around the nature reserve off their leads. I'm terrified of dogs, so this was quite unsettling, but some of the animals were clearly disturbed by this as well. To top it off, one of the dogs defecated in front of us and outside our accommodation, but the owners didn't even bother to clean it up! This rather marred our view of the place after such a good experience.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Very Isolated
It's a 20 min drive on dirt road from the paved road and a full hour drive from Hoedspruit, which is much farther away than on the web site.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Resort location for exploring the Blyde River Area
What a nice place to spend a couple of days! Very relaxed and luxurious hotel with a spacious natural garden landscape right on the river. Great to watch the animals go by on the lawn. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Especially enjoyed breakfast on the patio over looking the river at the main lodge, and learning some Zulu greetings from the charming ladies who served breakfast.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good Value
Nice and quiet place to stay. Good for couples. Very good value for the price. I only stayed one nite, would be good if you stayed a few nights. No air conditioning in the room so take that into account.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden Gem
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge is an excellent place to stay. We really enjoyed our stay, our only regret was that it was too short.The staff are helpful and friendly, the setting is magnificent, the lodge is nicely built and decorated. The only problem is getting hold of the lodge, but that is because it is in the middle of nowhere. In short, this is a great place to stay.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Die Unterkunft ist in einer sehr schöne Lage an einem Fluss. Das Abendessen war hervorragend.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Man hat dort absolute Ruhe. Hierfür muss man aber 10km schotterpiste fahren.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cadre magique et animaux en liberté dans le parc. Le calme et la gentillesse. Parfait
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Unterkunft mit speziellem Flair
Wir hatten eine ganze Gartenlodge und man fühlt sich wie in einem botanischen Garten. Das die Zufahrt schwierig ist, wie von anderen Gästen bemängelt, kann ich -trotz kleinem Polo- nicht bestätigen. Die Zufahrt ist so wie die Straßen im Kruger-NP. Was nicht so toll war, war der trübe Pool und das für SA-Verhältnisse zu teure Menü. Da würde ich eigenen Braai empfehlen. Das Frühstück war gut, wenn auch die Damen dort ihren ganz eigenen Rhythmus und Charme haben. Fazit: Wir haben die Zeit dort genossen und können es empfehlen.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Schöne Lodge, aber sehr abgelegen
Sehr schöne Lodge, aber sehr abgelegen. Guter Service, Hatten nur Frühstück, das war aber gut!
Sabine, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Oliver, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic food and service!
Fantastic stay! Cabin was very cosy and comfortable. Great service and the food was absolutely fantastic! 7 km gravel drive but so worth is, we saw monkeys, zebras and wildebeest on our way there. Relaxing!
Emelie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tip Top - trotz abenteuerliche Anfahrt !
Nettes Team, tolle Zimmer !
1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review