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Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

4.0 star property
Mountain lodge in Makhanda with spa and outdoor pool

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Great Fish River Lodge Suite
Outdoor pool
Front of property - evening/night
Ecca Lodge Double Suite | Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free babysitting
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (free)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate dining area

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Great Fish River Lodge Suite

Great Fish River Lodge Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Heatherton Towers, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6140

What's nearby

  • Kwandwe Private Game Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rhodes University - 50 min drive - 40.0 km
  • 1820 Settlers National Monument - 50 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Settlers Garden 1820 - 51 min drive - 42.4 km
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 73 min drive - 64.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwandwe Private Game Reserve - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

Bring the kids when you stay at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge in Makhanda and they can enjoy the free kids' club. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, facials, or aromatherapy. Other highlights at this all-inclusive lodge include an outdoor pool and a snack bar/deli.

All-inclusive

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 17 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Free babysitting
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare/activities

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 2001
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Children's robes

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Heated floor (bathroom)

Freshen up

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water
  • Coffee grinder

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: ZAR 350 per person, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Grahamstown
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Hotel
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Hotel Grahamstown
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Lodge Grahamstown
Kwandwe Great Fish River
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Lodge
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Makhanda
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Lodge Makhanda

Frequently asked questions

Does Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge also has spa services and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge like?
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge is located by the river, a short 6-minute walk from Kwandwe Private Game Reserve.

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing experience to stay at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge. Everything was perfect, the facilities and all the staff The twice daily safari drives were wonderful, our Ranger had an encyclopediac knowledge of animals, birds and plants. Truly a remarkable place to stay for that very special occasion.
Malcolm, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kwandwe is a unique place. Nature is amazing the lodges are Luxurious yet made with natural material. The view from the lodge is incredible you can even see animals from there. the employees are very kind and service is above expectation The safari is twice a day . The ranger and tracker team was exceptional . We learnt so much from them. We were recommended by people who spent a few days there and we will definitely recommend this unforgettable place. We spend 4 nights and saw all the animals you can expect.
Nadine, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional property with amazing staff and excellent game drives
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great Fish River Lodge - August 2019
The Great Fish River Lodge offers beautiful accommodations and an excellent safari experience. We feel that it would exceed the expectations of all first-time safari travelers. However, we have visited multiple safari camps and lodges in four African countries and would offer the following comments. The photos on their website are accurate. The location is clean and well maintained. The linens are high quality. There are international and USB charging outlets. Wifi works well. We really liked that Kwandwe provides free laundry services as many locations now charge an additional fee. We liked that the camp is unfenced as this provides a more authentic experience. Safari drives at this location, unlike most we have visited, are in uncovered vehicles that necessitate the use of sun protection. They only drive off-road to view cats. The landscape is primary covered by thicket that can make clear viewing of wildlife difficult. We did not see the “Big 5” during our visit, however we did have multiple excellent wildlife sighting, including black rhino. While our guides/drivers were energetic, accommodating and focused on providing the best experience possible, we did not feel the same about the remaining staff. We perceived the lodge staff to be simply “going through the motions” without focusing on providing first class individualized service to the guests. The staff seemed tired and “burnt out”. We enjoyed our stay, but would recommend other locations to our friends.
Scott, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and very comfortable place to stay.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay. Great game drives, saw all the animals we wanted, and had excellent service from the staff
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing game reserve
Amazing game reserve. Our ranger Marc and tracker Andy went the extra mile to track animals for us. Saw lion, leopard and cheetah at such close range. So very special. We have been to a number of reserves in SA but this was by far the best., Certainly exceeded our expectations.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Utterly amazing, exceeded all expectations!
Utterly amazing, great staff, great game drives, great views! Such a special place and staff were so passionate about the animals. We asked for extra small requests and most were all met and with gusto! Could not recommend this place more! The extra events as part of the tours such as the BBQ and champagne receptions were incredible surprises. We had great rangers and a photographic safari that exceeded all possible expectations - including a post processing tutorial! I asked for help surprising the other half and they did not disappoint!!! Two very minor points, veggie selection was a little limited and the restaurant staff did need to be asked a few times after day 1 but as mentioned these were minor. If you can visit, you must.
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10/10 Exceptional

Superb Safari Experience
We stayed for three nights,had some amazing safari drives and lived in superb style supported by the excellent staff. We had a couple of safari drives where we saw very little in the way of animals but on others had plenty to see. The park at 54000 acres was large enough that you travelled with only seeing the fence line once. We have done about five safari 's like this and would rate this highly but not the best we have experienced but often that is the subject of chance as to particular animal sightings/guides etc
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10/10 Exceptional

Jeannette, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The most wonderful experience
This was such a lovely experience, everything from the room, the service and the game drives. The room was perfect, with outdoor pool and shower. Great service in every aspect. The game drives were amazing. I have really nothing negative to say.
Paula, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Luxus Safari
Tolle Anlage in privatem Reservat, 2 Safaris pro Tag- die Big Five alle gesehen sehr schöne Lodge- Luxus, tolles Team, leckeres Essen- also rundrum toll, jederzeit wieder
Kirsten, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Susanne, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ein absolut fantastischer Aufenthalt. Wunderbares Essen, das Zimmer respektive Haus ist genial. Superschöne und spannende Gamedrives mit sehr erfahrenen Rangern. Einfach ein perfekter Aufenthalt!!!! Jederzeit noch so gerne wieder
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10/10 Exceptional

Excelente hotel/safari.
Tivemos dois dias agradabilíssimos com a equipe do hotel. O tratamento desde a recepção e transfer foram primorosos. A surpresa da última noite, com água quente na banheira, velas decorando a área e um excelente espumante, nos deixaram com saudade antes da partida.
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