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Areena Riverside Resort

4.0 star property
Escape to a serene paradise where adventure meets relaxation. Indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments by day and unwind with games by night.

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BBQ/picnic area
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms
Areena Riverside Resort, with its garden and playground, offers an idyllic getaway. Savor a body wrap or massage at the spa, indulge in meals at the on-site restaurant, and enjoy hiking/biking or fishing activities nearby. With an outdoor pool and arcade/game room to unwind, this hotel is perfect for travelers seeking adventure.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Traditional Bungalow

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Stovetop
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
East Coast Resorts Rd, Corner of Glen Garriff Turn-off, Great Kei, Eastern Cape, 5259

What's nearby

  • Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve - 9 min drive
  • Cintsa Beach - 13 min drive
  • Bonza Bay Beach - 25 min drive
  • Nahoon Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Heavenly Pancake House - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Areena Riverside Resort

Upscale hotel
At Areena Riverside Resort, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a playground. Active travellers can enjoy fishing, hiking/biking trails and canoeing at this hotel. Indulge in a body treatment, a facial and a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as ziplining and archery. WiFi in public areas (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), barbecues and a TV in reception
  • A billiards/pool table, a banquet hall and a front desk safe
More amenities include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Patios, kitchenettes and fridges

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 160 per day)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 80 to 130 for adults and ZAR 80 to 130 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Ropes course
  • Segway rentals/tours
  • TV in common areas
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 65 per pet, per night
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 80 to 130 for adults and ZAR 80 to 130 for children
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: ZAR 160 per day (1-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: ZAR 65 per pet, per night
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Areena Riverside Resort Great Kei
Areena Riverside Great Kei
Areena Riverside Resort Hotel
Areena Riverside Resort Great Kei
Areena Riverside Resort Hotel Great Kei

Frequently asked questions

Does Areena Riverside Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Areena Riverside Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of ZAR 65 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at Areena Riverside Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Areena Riverside Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Areena Riverside Resort?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Areena Riverside Resort located?

Situated near the beach, this spa hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club, Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve and Cintsa Beach. Kwelera Island Local Nature Reserve and Emerald Vale Brewery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Areena Riverside Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Debbie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in after hours and the guest next door were very loud. They partied until after midnight and nobody on the staff are security told them to be quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

zamikhaya

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Travelled with family and small children
It is such a fantastic location and has so much potential but it needs a facelift.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very special place had our sister inlaw with us, who is from one of the local hotels, she was very impressed Met Abby the graffiti what an amazing experience. Low shedding happened every couple of hours wich i thought would impact our stay, but wasn't an issue. Loved and would go back if we ever come back to East London. You wont be sorry
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Franck

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aloma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a quick night on route home to PMB, So didn’t get to do much, restaurant was good enjoy the time we did have. Would definitely consider a longer stay next time
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the surroundings but a bit disappointed with the en-suite accommodation not the fault of the resort I thought I booked into a hotel and not self-catering
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

Stayed 1 night in May 2023