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Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverfront lodge with 3 outdoor pools and restaurant

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3 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Exterior
Cottage (Kingfisher)
Outdoor dining
Hiking

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar

Room options

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Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Owl House)

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Owl House)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Cottage (Peacock)

Cottage (Peacock)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Twin Room

Luxury Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cottage (Kingfisher)

Cottage (Kingfisher)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Rondavel

Small Rondavel

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Kimba House

Kimba House

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Off R527, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 20 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Hoedspruit Reptile Centre - 23 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Jessica the Hippo - 33 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 41 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Three Rondavels - 99 min drive - 91.4 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hat & Creek - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Fig and Bean - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Sleepers Station Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Hoedpsruit Café - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

Lodge near Jessica the Hippo
A terrace, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge. In addition to a fireplace in reception and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
Other perks include:
  • 3 outdoor pools with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and barbecues
  • Tour/ticket information, a vegetable garden and meeting rooms
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Cots/infant beds and free extra beds
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Private gardens, separate sitting areas and LED light bulbs

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 190 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 250.00 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 360.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 190 per person
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 250.00 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 360.0 per night

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
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Blyde River Wilderness
Blyde River Wilderness Hoedspruit
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Hoedspruit
Blyde Wilderness Lodge
Blyde River Wilderness
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Lodge
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Hoedspruit
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Does Blyde River Wilderness Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge?

As of 10 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge on 11 Mar 2025 start from AU$173.88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Blyde River Wilderness Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a fee of ZAR 250.00.

What time is check-out at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blyde River Wilderness Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Jessica the Hippo.

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Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Wonderful staff, exceptional remote location on Blyde River, excellent food! Beautiful grounds, swimming pool and comfortable room. Perfect spot for a base to explore Canyon and area after Kruger.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Donovan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Die Unterkunft ist in einer sehr schöne Lage an einem Fluss. Das Abendessen war hervorragend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Man hat dort absolute Ruhe. Hierfür muss man aber 10km schotterpiste fahren.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Cadre magique et animaux en liberté dans le parc. Le calme et la gentillesse. Parfait
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Unterkunft mit speziellem Flair
Wir hatten eine ganze Gartenlodge und man fühlt sich wie in einem botanischen Garten. Das die Zufahrt schwierig ist, wie von anderen Gästen bemängelt, kann ich -trotz kleinem Polo- nicht bestätigen. Die Zufahrt ist so wie die Straßen im Kruger-NP. Was nicht so toll war, war der trübe Pool und das für SA-Verhältnisse zu teure Menü. Da würde ich eigenen Braai empfehlen. Das Frühstück war gut, wenn auch die Damen dort ihren ganz eigenen Rhythmus und Charme haben. Fazit: Wir haben die Zeit dort genossen und können es empfehlen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Sabine

Schöne Lodge, aber sehr abgelegen
Sehr schöne Lodge, aber sehr abgelegen. Guter Service, Hatten nur Frühstück, das war aber gut!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emelie

Fantastic food and service!
Fantastic stay! Cabin was very cosy and comfortable. Great service and the food was absolutely fantastic! 7 km gravel drive but so worth is, we saw monkeys, zebras and wildebeest on our way there. Relaxing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

David

Gloomy and under managed. Extras extortionate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Tip Top - trotz abenteuerliche Anfahrt !
Nettes Team, tolle Zimmer !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Abdullah

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

8/10 Good

Ralf, Jülich

Tolle Anlage sehr weit abgelegen.
Eine wundervolle Anlage, direkt an einem Fluss gelegen, super ausgestattet, tolle Athmosphäre. Tiere laufen zum Teil frei herum. Von einem kleinen Wildpark mit Giraffen und Zebras umgeben. Sehr lange Anfahrt über eine 6 km Wellblechpiste. Abendessen recht teuer, nicht sehr gut. WLAN kostenpflichtig, Küche spärlich ausgestattet.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing
Wow, one off the most beautifull place I add a chance to go in Africa. The food is very good, the land where the house are is amazing. It's possible to see zebra, crocodile, hippopotamis, girafe etc. To go there you need to pass in a beautifull plantation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gilles, metz( france)

Séjour de 2 nuits, les chambres sont superbes, très bien décorées avec goût, ainsi que le restaurant. Le PDJ est copieux et il y a tout ce qu'on attend d'un PDJ.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Manne, Bayern

Liked: Room comfort
Der Name WildernessLodge passt!
Essen sehr gut, Personal sehr aufmerksam und freundlich, Haus sehr klein, kein Schrank, Waschraum/Toiletten entsprachen nicht europ. Maßstäben, sehr lange Zufahrt über Rüttelpiste
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jacolene

Road to the Hotel not car friendly 4x4s only
Stay was fine- happy with the place-however- the road to the hotel is terrible for cars. Breakfast wasn't included and way too expensive considering how long it takes to get to town to buy supplies.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Joachim

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, USA

Great location, an amazing experience to get there
There's nothing around and that's good. You need to drive down back roads for twenty minutes or so before you go through a series of security gates which help keep the animals in/out. If you come through late in the evening after the sun goes down you can see an amazing dark sky. The staff is very friendly, room was comfortable but be careful ordering the dinner...it ended up costing us more than our room :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sabine

Liked: Room comfort
Extérieurs super mais intérieur à revoir
C'est vrai que le lieu est magique tant les piscines et notamment la rockpool que le restaurant et sa terrasse juste idyllique.le lodge était très beau de l'extérieur mais quelle déception à l'intérieur.deco peu soignée, pseudo cuisine avec frigo mais ni four ni plaque, salon peu accueillant et douche petite et bouchée.restaurant bon mais rapport qualité prix je trouve le tout un peu élevé.mais bon je n'oublie pas les extérieur juste fabuleux !!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Leon, Boksburg

Leon
Breakaway needed after great work year satisfy with lodge will recomened
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Sue, Newark

Into the wilderness
The road to the lodge is poor, but the lodge is in a lovely setting when you finally arrive .