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Bushriver Lodge

4.0 star property
Riverfront apartment in Hoedspruit with outdoor pool and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
40-inch TV with digital channels
When visiting Hoedspruit, Bushriver Lodge is a great choice to consider. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are offered, and apartments have conveniences such as fridges and microwaves.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • 7 apartments
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is ₹2,485
₹2,858 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 36 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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40-inch TV with digital channels

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bathrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

4 Sleeper Kingfisher Cottage

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Tent

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

3 Sleeper Family Unit

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

4 Sleeper Family Unit

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

2 Sleeper Luxury Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
R 40 Hoedspruit to Phalaborwa, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 31 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Hoedspruit Reptile Centre - 44 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Jessica the Hippo - 56 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 62 min drive - 58.4 km
  • Blyde River Canyon - 109 min drive - 100.8 km

Getting around

  • Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) - 63 min drive
  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 65 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Bridges Restaurant, at The Outpost - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bushriver Lodge

When visiting Hoedspruit, Bushriver Lodge is a great choice to consider. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are offered, and apartments have conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, German
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Property size

    • 7 apartments
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 15
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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 15

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free covered on-site self-parking
    • On-site carport

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available on request)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Car required

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Freezer
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • 1 bar
  • Minibar

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Library

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital service
  • TV in a common area

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 1 meeting room
  • Laptop workspace
  • Coworking space

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevators
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Safe at front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Communal living room
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • 24-hour front desk

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a regional park

Things to do

  • Ecotours on site
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Game and wildlife viewing on site
  • Wildlife and game drive nearby
  • Safari tours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • 7 rooms
  • 1 floor
  • Individually decorated
  • Romance packages available
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

Bushriver Hoedspruit
Bushriver Lodge
Bushriver Lodge Hoedspruit
Bushriver
Bushriver Lodge Apartment
Bushriver Lodge Hoedspruit
Bushriver Lodge Apartment Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Bushriver Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Bushriver Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Bushriver Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking. Onsite parking options include a carport.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Bushriver Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bushriver Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Bushriver Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like mountain biking, volleyball, and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours and game viewing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the apartment's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Does Bushriver Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, each apartment features a yard.

What's the area around Bushriver Lodge like?

Bushriver Lodge is located by the river. Popular attractions include Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, which is 31 minutes away by car.

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Bushriver Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

Jean-Pierre, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Cleanliness
The place is good cause we needed privacy and away from town, but the place was not clean. In the bathroom the arr spider webs and ant hills under basin. We stayed for 2 days and the linen was not changed, the was dust on the study table and the pedestals. When you drain water from the tub or flash the is a awful smell dont know from where. But the receptionist Melody, she was the best 10/10.
Nxobile, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mahlodi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What an amazing place! Beautiful rooms, very handy kitchen, lovely views. We adored the place and loved the braai. Wessel is an intelligent man with great love for this place. 10/10 would recommend.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tolle Lodge, großes Zimmer (3 Betten, kleine eigene Terasse). Etwas entfernt von der nächsten Stadt, jedoch herrliche Lage am Fluß. Top Service: Für das Abendessen wird nach vorheriger Anmeldung frisch eingekauft und vorbereitet. Bin erst abends eingetroffen. Dennoch wurde ich auf die Frage nach einem Sandwich o.ä. mit enem kompletten Abendmenü (Salat, Steak mit Beilagen und einem Desert) überrascht!
Harald, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Não recomendo
Fiquei decepcionada com a localização do hotel. A propriedade fica a cerca de 30Km da cidade, num local de dificílimo acesso (tivemos que passar por mais de uma porteira..), é no campo mesmo! Mas isso não é informado. Além disso não tem wi-fi (embora constasse que haveria!) e ainda nos cobraram uma multa por chegarmos após as 18h, o que não foi alertado previamente.
Érika, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Não encontrei no local tudo que foi anunciado no site hotéis.com durante a reserva. O quarta não tinha TV nem Wi-Fi. O Sr condicionado não dava conta de refrigerar todo o ambiente (e fazia muito calor), não havia opção de café-da-manhã nem jantar.
Diego, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

mrs joyce m, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Suspensão de Última Hora
Não pude viajar por causa de um nódulo que apareceu e o hotel concordou em estornar a estadia.

8/10 Very good

Aunthentic bush hotel right on Olifants River
Our stay at the Bush River Lodge was very authentic and not touristy at all. Beware when booking on Hotels.com, however, as the owner said he was unaware of our arrival and was unable to prepare dinner for us due to his chef not onsite.HOWEVER, he was kind enough to drive us to a nearby restaurant which was awesome! Food was delicious & inexpensive. Rooms were very nice but the bathroom was a bit dated. Overall I would recommend this hotel and you also get to play with "Flippy" the owners adorable & lovable dog who is fluent in three different languages!
Deborah, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Absolut überbewertet
Ich kann die guten Bewertungen leider überhaupt nicht nachvollziehen. Es ging los mit einer nicht vorhandenen Begrüßung durch den Manager. Er war nicht da, als wir kamen, hielt es aber auch nicht für nötig seine Gäste zu begrüßen als er dann da war. Es war niemand da, der uns alles gut und ausführlich erklären konnte. Die Klimaanlage war defekt, es lief Wasser heraus. Dieses ist uns in der Nacht ins Gesicht getropft, da die Klimaanlage über dem Bett hing. Haben wir am Morgen reklamiert, hat aber keinen großartig interessiert. Die Anlage (der pool zum Beispiel) ist ziemlich runtergerockt. Es gibt zwar Frühstück und Dinner auf Nachfrage (wovon man aber auch nichts weiß oder informiert wird). Außerdem ist es für südafrikanische Verhältnisse VIEL zu teuer. 15€ fürs Dinner; 7,50€ fürs Frühstück. Es gibt ums Eck ein Restaurant (Three Bridges), da kann man besser und günstiger frühstücken und Abend essen. Die Angestellten waren unmotiviert, besonders die Dame beim Frühstück. Schrecklich unsympathisch, schlechter Service. Die einzig nette Person war die Köchin Ursula, die uns am ersten Abend vor dem verhungern gerettet hat und spontan das Dinner umorganisiert hat. Vielen Dank dafür!!
2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Rustic chic
Hosts were welcoming and attentive; the location was great for viewing birds and crocs. A drive out at night garnered us views of a Thick-knee, a scrub hare, and an African Civet. Breakfast on the porch overlooking the river was delicious.
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Short stay - ideally located on the Olifants river
2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

One night stay
Nice for a one night stay. However no meals on site provided. Next restaurant 8 km.
Dieter, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Absolut top
Wunderbare Unterkunft. Wir hatten ein ganzes Haus für uns alleine. Die Ausstattung ist sehr modern und gut gepflegt. Jedes Zimmer hat sein eigenes Bad. Für das Grillieren wurde jeden Tag Holz gebracht.
Catherine, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Betrug -Irreführung
Die Lodge ist über das Navi schwer zu finden, Der Beschreibung nach aber ist es sehr einfach. Wichtig zu wissen ist: von der Hauptstraße ab Zweigen und sind es noch Mals 6 km bis zu der Loitsch. Unsere Unterkunft war sehr sauber und sehr modern. Alles funktionierte einwandfrei. Sie liegt direkt an einem Fluss Und so kann man diesen von jedem Zimmer aussehen. Sehr hübsch ist es in der Badewanne zu liegen und raus zu sehen. Auch die Terrasse ist schön modern bequeme liegen stehen zur Verfügung Warum also die schlechte Bewertung? Wir wurden übers Ohr gehauen. Der Zimmerpreis beinhaltete eigentlich das Frühstück. Auf Anfrage teilte man uns dann jedoch mit dass dies ein Fehler sei. Man wisse zwar schon seit längerem davon, aber irgendwie bleibt man bei dem Angebot in EXPEDIA bei dem das Frühstück inklusive ist. Das ist ein sehr wichtiger Punkt, denn um diese Lodge herum ist im Umkreis von 8 km nichts zu essen zu bekommen. Man muss eine 2 km lange Staubstraße (geht gerade noch ohne 4 × 4) durchfahren, einen Tierschutzzaun selber öffnen und wieder schließen und über eine kleine Flughafen Landebahn fahren um zu einem Restaurant zu kommen. Wer also nicht alles für ein Frühstück mitgenommen hat wird hungrig in den Tag starten. Gleiches gilt auch für das Abendessen. Hier war es jedoch nicht so schlimm, denn wir wussten von diesen Umstand und hatten vorher zu Abend gegessen. für uns ist dies Betrug. Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis stimmt somit gar nicht.
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Beautiful stay on the Oliphants River
Tons of wildlife in the area (monkeys, springbok, kudu, impala, baboons, birds) in a calm and peaceful location. It can be a bit of self service but you have the full kitchen and your own storage and fridge if you book a room. You must let them know the day before if you plan on having breakfast so that they can prepare for you. They have houses available. The internet in the common area works great. Evening fire pits on the deck over the river and an outside grill as well. You have to drive through a couple of other lodge areas off the main road to get to it. Edward(sp?) was great and very helpful.
Michael, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful position on the river in the bush
Fabulous place. Ask for Wessels to organise a bush braai (BBQ)..absolutely wonderful and worth it.
Glen, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

cadre exceptionel
sejour detente garantie , le patron qui cuisine pour ces clients , une vue magnifique sur la riviere
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Private bush hide-away surrounded by nature
Beatufiul bush hide-away not accessable to the general public. Large spacious and airy rooms. Surrounded by wildlife. Cotages build on the Olifants river with amazing veiws and sounds. Very clean, excellent service, manager amazing and check in process flawless. Self catering with full use of the excllent facilities in catering kitchen with each unit having it´s own grocery shelf and large fridge. Extremely clean throughout. Needs some maintenance on smaller things. Drain at our room needs serious attention.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Such a Lovely Amazing Play To Stay
Wow! You don't need to stay in Kruger to see amazing animals and pay exorbitant prices. The managers here are absolutely lovely and incredible knowledgeable. Went on an incredible tour with them and saw lots of animals. The room was lovely and clean. Great food too. Yay! Would definitely come back and stay. Really really nice people! Oh, and the river right outside your door is awesome for animal watching!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stop over on way to or from Kruger
This property is in close proximity to a campground, Hippo Pools and several other places to stay. It is off the highway and you go through several gates before you arrive.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Geweldige ervaring
We zijn hier twee nachten verbleven. zeer gastvrij en lekker eten. De verblijven zeer luxe en fijn.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome Bush River Lodge
The stay at Bushriver Lodge was awesome. We opted for a self catering room so a bit far away from the main lodge. The view from the room to the river was awesome. There was plenty bird lfe and hippos around. However the greatest surprise was when three elephants roamed around for food to the front of our villa. It was just awesome and unprepared as mother nature can make you feel. Wessels and the people who work at Kingfisher are first class and Wessels is an awesome cook to top it off. The only disadvantage is that Kruger Park is quite far away however i did a day trip to KNP and really enjoyed being at BushRiver.I will definitely go back when vacationing in the area.