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River House Guest Lodge

25 reviews
Guest House

Reviews

4.2/ 5

Based on 25 reviews

Very Good
Cleanliness
4.0
Location
4.7
Value for money
4.2
Service
4.1
Safety
4.1
Mary V
1 night stay
4.6
Jul 2023

My daughter and I had a lovely stay, thank you. We were overnighting on our way to Kruger.

Cleanliness
4.0
Service
4.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Jan N
Short stay
4.2
Feb 2023

Acceptable accommodation for smaller budgets. River House is excellently located right on the Crocodile River in Malelane town. Clearly this guest house was an interesting place to stay in earlier years in terms of the decor and theme the place was decorated with. Unfortunately the place now feels old, run down and dusty. The breakfast room is dark and every wall is full of shelves with old trinkets that belong in a museum. The pool area is old and the pool itself needs attention. The whole place needs a decent "makeover". Loadshedding also dictated dinner times, with one night where it was expected to go to dinner by half past six. The place also doesn't have a generator or solar panels and with loadshedding scheduled every night from 7 - 9, there wasn't much to do in the dark except sit on the wooden deck overlooking the river. Also be warned that 10% of the total accommodation cost is expected to be paid as a tip for staff when you check out. On the plus side: Few places offer breakfast and dinner included in the price. Although the food and presentation is unimaginative, it makes the stay more comfortable. The staff are very friendly and helpful, the location is excellent and the deck on the river has beautiful views. For the "budget-conscious" traveler who will be satisfied with old, "rustic" accommodation: feel free to go. If you are looking for/are used to modern rooms and a place that shows tasteful decor: look elsewhere and pay more.

Aanvaarbare akkommodasie vir kleiner begrotings. River House is uitstekend geleë reg op die Krokodilrivier in Malelane dorp. Duidelik was hierdie gastehuis vroeër jare 'n interessante plek om te bly in terme van die dekor en tema waarop die plek versier is. Ongelukkig voel die plek nou oud, afgeleef en stowwerig. Die ontbytkamer is donker en elke muur is vol rakke met stokou snuisterye wat in 'n museum tuishoort. Die swmbadarea is oud en die swembad self kort aandag. Die hele plek kort 'n ordentlike "make-over". Loadshedding het ook aandete tye dikteer, met een aand waar daar verwag is om al teen halfses te gaan eet. Die plek het ook nie 'n kragopwekker of sonpanele nie en met loadshedding wat elke aand van 7 - 9 geskeduleer was, was daar nie veel om te doen in die donker nie behalwe om op die houtdek te gaan sit wat oor die rivier uitkyk. Wees ook gewaarsku dat daar verwag word om 10% van die totale verblyfskoste as 'n fooi vir personeel te betaal wanneer jy uitboek. Aan die positiewe kant: Min plekke bied ontbyt en aandete ingesluit in die prys. Alhoewel die kos en aanbieding verbeeldingloos is, maak dit die verblyf geriefliker. Die personeel is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam, die ligging is uitstekend en die dek op die rivier het pragtige uitsigte. Vir die "budget-conscious" reisiger wat tevrede sal wees met ou, "rustic" verblyf: gaan gerus. Indien jy op soek is na/gewoond is aan moderne kamers en 'n plek wat getuig van smaakvolle dekor: kyk liewer elders en betaal meer.

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Cleanliness
3.0
Service
4.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Rachelle V
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
1.6
Jul 2024

Not worth it. No water and no one even tried to manage the situation or communicate to guests. Dinner and breakfast average. Big surprise at the end when a "service fee" of 10% had to be paid on top of that and none of it advertised.

Nie die moeite werd nie. Geen water en niemand het eers probeer om die situasie te bestuur of aan gaste te kommunikeer nie. Aandete en ontbyt gemiddeld. Groot verrassing aan die einde toe 'n "service fee" van 10% boonop betaal moes word en niks daarvan in advertensie nie.

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Cleanliness
2.0
Service
1.0
Location
3.0
Safety
1.0
Value for money
1.0
Christen C
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
3.8
Jan 2023

Good stay, but overpriced. The location on the edge of the river is fantastic. The rooms are a little outdated, the AC is small for room size, and there was no plan for load shedding. The team who prepared and served the included dinner and lunch were lovely. We were surprised by the R160 bar tab for a brandy and coke and sparkling water, as well as the 10% gratuity / service fee charged on top of the rate.

Cleanliness
3.0
Service
3.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
3.0
Heidi H
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Nov 2022

It was delicious and definitely worth it. It is a lovely, peaceful, antique laid out place with the most beautiful view over the river or Kruger with delicious food and friendly hospitality and service. We enjoyed it very much.

Dit was heerlik en definitief die moeite werd. Dit is 'n heerlike, rustige, antique uitgelegte plekkie met die mooiste uitsig oor die rivier of Kruger met heerlik kos en vriendelike gasvryheid en diens. Ons het dit baie geniet.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Andrew P
1 night stay ⋅ With friends
2.4
Nov 2022

Stayed only one night with friends. Dinner was very disappointing, wine exorbitant and poor. The deck overlooking the river is great, pity there is no service there. Guests must walk inside to the bar to get a drink. The place tries to be "quirky" and different, but poor quality and service shine through the quirkiness. Dinner served was so-called lasagne with two vegetables? No wine list is available but we ordered the "house wine" which was the only one available and is from Darling Cellars. At best, mediocre wine and exorbitantly priced at R275 a bottle. Because of load shedding the dining room was only open from 6 PM to 7 PM and service was rushed. In terms of safety, the internal stairs and outside pathways were both dangerous, someone will fall badly if they have not already. Exacerbated by the very poor lighting inside and outside. Also as we asked for the bill there was suddenly an additional "service charge" added that we were asked to pay, as well the exorbitant price of very mediocre wine at R275 per bottle was revealed. I felt ripped off.

Cleanliness
2.0
Service
2.0
Location
4.0
Safety
1.0
Value for money
3.0
Karin S
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Jul 2021

Comfortable accommodation near Malelane Gate, on banks of Crocodile River. Friendly staff, delicious meals, clean and tidy rooms, beautiful view, conveniently close to the Wildlife Park.

Gerieflike verblyf naby Malelane-hek, op oewer van Krokodilrivier. Vriendelike personeel, heerlike etes, skoon en netjiese kamers, pragtige uitsig, gerieflik naby die Wildtuin.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Johan J
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
May 2021

Fantastic. Nice dinner and breakfast. Friendly reception. Definitely value for money. River House Guest Lodge is so well located as far as the Kruger National Park and Mozambique are concerned. It is very neat, clean and the service is great. Highly recommendable.

Fantasties. Lekker aandete en ontbyt. Vriendelike ontvangs. Beslis waarde vir geld. River House Guest Lodge is so goed geleë wat die Krugerwildtuin en Mosambiek aanbetref. Dit is baie netjies, skoon en die diens is puik. Hoogs aanbeveelbaar.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Johan
River House Guest Lodge

Afternoon John, Trust it's going well. Thank you very much for the nice review, we look forward to your next visit. Kind Regards Johan and Team

Middag Johan, Vertrou dit gaan goed. Baie dankie vir die mooi review, ons kyk uit na julle volgende besoek. Vriendlike Groete Johan en Span

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Nicola L
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Mar 2021

Very nice and very hospitable. Enjoyed the delicious farm food. Chef excellent. Will come again. Hospitable and clean. Calm atmosphere. Good service.

Baie lekker en baie gasvry. Het die heerlike boerekos geniet. Chef uitstekend. Sal weer kom. Gasvry en skoon. Rustige atmosfeer. Goeie diens.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Johan
River House Guest Lodge

Afternoon Nicola, Trust it's going well. Thank you very much for the kind words, we look forward to your next visit. Kind Regards Johan and Team

Middag Nicola, Vertrou dit gaan goed. Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde, ons kyk uit na julle volgende besoek. Vriendlike Groete Johan en Span

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Amanda V
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Feb 2021

The perfect overnight destination when traveling to Kruger Park or Mozambique. Pleasant experience with hospitable management and courteous staff. Delicious food in a special place. Would be happy to recommend it to other travelers. The location is absolutely stunning next to the river.

Die perfekte oornagbestemming wanneer met Kruger Park of Mosambiek toe reis. Aangename ervaring met gasvrye bestuur en hoflike personeel. Heerlike kos in 'n besonderse plek. Sal dit graag aan ander reisigers aanbeveel. Die ligging is absoluut asemrowend langs die rivier.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Johan
River House Guest Lodge

Thank you very much for the nice report. Look forward to your next visit with us. Peaceful Greetings Johan & Team

Baie dankie vir die mooi verslag. Kyk uit na julle volgende kuiertjie saam ons. Vriednlike Groete Johan & Span

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  • Capacity: 28 people
  • No children under 13
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 27 Vis Arend st, Fish Eagle Bend, Kruger Park South - Malelane, 1320, Mpumalanga
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