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Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the room service at The River Lodge at Thornybush. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Greater Kruger National Park. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking.

  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at The River Lodge Kitchen
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • 20.5 miles (33 km) from Kruger National Park and 0.1 miles (0.1 km) from Greater Kruger National Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee

About the The River Lodge at Thornybush

Location Road D1771, Orpen Road, Hoedspruit, Limpopo 1380

All-inclusive Details

  • Additional service charge accepted
  • All meals included
  • Minibar (all drinks included)
  • Room service during certain hours
  • A la carte dining included

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury The River Lodge at Thornybush. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Thornybush Game Reserve lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 2006
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free valet parking and self parking

Room Amenities

The River Lodge at Thornybush offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features private plunge pools and fireplaces. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, coffee/tea makers and free minibar items. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries. This Thornybush Game Reserve lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

  • Private Plunge Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Stocked minibar (free)
  • In-room dining
  • Fridge
  • Coffee maker
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Air conditioning
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Wardrobe or cupboard

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.

The River Lodge Kitchen – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Game viewing nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

The River Lodge at Thornybush offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The River Lodge at Thornybush

Policies

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, debit cards and cash

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities on-site
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Host will greet you
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 495 per person, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

This property's mandatory destination/conservation and tourism fees are collected in advance of arrival to ensure access to the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 600 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 600 (one-way), (from 1 to 8 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • River Lodge Thornybush
  • River Lodge Thornybush Hoedspruit
  • River Thornybush
  • River Thornybush Hoedspruit
  • Thornybush River Lodge
  • The River At Thornybush
  • The River Lodge at Thornybush Lodge
  • The River Lodge at Thornybush Hoedspruit
  • The River Lodge at Thornybush Lodge Hoedspruit

You should know

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National Rating

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

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