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Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge

4.0 star property
Beach lodge in Kenton on Sea with spa and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Property grounds
Lounge
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, aromatherapy
Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge, where a Swedish massage and Ayurvedic treatments await at the on-site spa. Enjoy game viewing, fishing, rowing or simply unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach towels
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Computer station

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate bedroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is R14 609
R17 300 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

River Lodge Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

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Kenton-on-Sea, Kenton on Sea, Eastern Cape, 6191

What's nearby

  • Mosaic Studio - 20 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Kenton on Sea Beach - 20 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Rhodes University - 49 min drive - 54.6 km
  • Lalibela Game Reserve - 60 min drive - 68.2 km
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 60 min drive - 48.8 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 126 min drive
  • Area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Stanley's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Horn's Up - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Dorothy Long - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge

Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge is a great choice for your beach stay in Kenton on Sea, putting you near activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Boma serves barbecue and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Canoeing
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Beach nearby
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
ROOM

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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Special features

Spa

Kariega Wellness Centre has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

Dining

Boma - This restaurant specializes in barbecue and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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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 250 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 3 years of age.

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Also known as

Kariega Game Reserve River
Kariega Game Reserve River Kenton On Sea
Kariega Game Reserve River Lodge
Kariega Game Reserve River Lodge Kenton On Sea
Kariega Game Reserve Hotel Kenton-On-Sea
Kariega Game Reserve River
Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge Lodge
Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge Kenton on Sea
Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge Lodge Kenton on Sea
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Frequently asked questions

Does Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kariega Game Reserve - 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 Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like rowing, fishing, and boat tours. Additional recreation onsite includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive, and a safari. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge also has spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge?

Yes, Boma offers barbecue.

Does Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

Does Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

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Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8,6

Excellent

8,6/10

Cleanliness

9,4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9,0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Amazing game reserve with very knowledgeable rangers. Very bespoke and special. Facilities were luxurious and hospitality was amazing.,highly recommend .
2-night trip

10/10

Absolutely wonderful stay. Our driver Leigh was excellent - thank you! The whole team are brilliant, the location on the river is stunning and we went via boat for part of one drive. Saw heaps of animals on safari. An unforgettable experience.
2-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

6/10

2-night trip

6/10

Good cases taken directly to our lodge which we got to by golf cart. (This broke down the following day and replacements lights did not work so was given a torch!)(Really!) Barbeque one evening but difficult to actually see what I was eating as the light wasn't good. Face clothes disappeared, asked for 2 replacements, 1 given, likewise mini bar wasn't stocked properly. We were told that our group had to all do the same thing during the free time between drives, yet when we went to the beach, we had people from other groups joining us. Likewise when we asked about doing a bush walk, we went with another 2 people and it was only from the main lodge, not what we'd been given to expect, which was why my mother decided not to come. There was never any canoe session which we'd also requested and was the reason we'd chosen the river lodge for the other activities between drives. There was an issue with the pool malfunctioning and making a noise on our last night which was reported but nothing done. The phone to the lodge didn't work! The only way to contact reception was by going outside, getting in the golf cart and driving up to the main lodge. Not good enough as it was horrible being so cut off. No wifi in lodges which would be better. Towels from the pool were not removed but just left after day 1, so never checked. Query Big5 as the leopard hasn't been seen for 6 months we were told.
3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Wonderful place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

from start to the end it was just the best time I have had on a adventure holiday every thing was 100% Thanks to all the crew at River Lodge.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

A wonderful game reserve, staff extremely friendly and helpful,the game rangers knowledgable and friendly.Food excellent, room excellent. It would be hard to find a better game reserve. Saw many wonderful animals at close range.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

Die River Lodge liegt idyllisch am Bushmanriver und bietet sich für Kurzurlaube (bis 4 Tage) von Paaren ohne Kinder an. Die Ranger sind ausserordentlich bemüht, den Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich zu gestalten und alle Wünsche der Gäste zu erfüllen. Die Ausfahrten am Morgen und Abend können mit Bootsfahrten und Wanderungen kombiniert werden. Das Angebot an Tieren ist großartig. Das Wilderness Fly Camp (Übernachtung im Zelt in der Wildness) ist ein absolutes Erlebnis. Bei längeren Aufenthalten zeigt sich jedoch schnell, daß die Lodge wenig Abwechslung in Bezug auf die Speisekarte am Abend und beim Frühstück bietet. Alle Getränke sind im Preis inklusive und die Auswahl ist recht groß. Die Qualität der Zimmer hat im Laufe der Jahre etwas gelitten (Abnutzungserscheinungen, Schimmel in der Dusche, fleckige Möblierung). Im Gegensatz zum sehr guten Service im Haupthaus (Bar, Restaurant) läßt das Housekeeping zu wünschen übrig. Während unseres Aufenthaltes frühstückte der Besitzer der Lodge Sonntags morgens zusammen mit seinen privaten Gästen auf der Terrasse am Fluß, während die zahlenden Gäste trotz schönsten Wetters drinnen im Restaurant essen mussten. Insgesamt erscheint uns das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis nicht ganz stimmig.