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Rio Vista Lodge

Review Summary

4.5 out of 5from 65 reviews for Rio Vista Lodge
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Mandie W - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mandie W
With partner

Kamer was ruim en netjies. Lekker groot badkamer. Pragtige swembad.

Baie vriendelike personeel wat dadelik reageer op versoeke en vrae. Restaurant op die dek met rivier-uitsig was baie goed en skep 'n wonderlike atmosfeer met ontbyt en aandete.

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Room was spacious and tidy. Nice big bathroom. Beautiful swimming pool.

Very friendly staff who respond immediately to requests and questions. Restaurant on the deck with river view was very good and creates a great atmosphere with breakfast and dinner.

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Ilse P - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ilse P
With partner

Pragtige kamer met stunning uitsig oor die krokodilrivier.

Rio Vista is so goed geleë veral as jy op pad na die Kruger Nationale Park is. Ons het gearriveer met 'n karavaan en daar was genoeg plek om die karavaan te berg. Die tuine is baie netjies en die uitsig oor die rivier na die KNP is pragtig. Wat my wel pla is dat daar nie noodligte in die kamers of gange is wat aangaan tydens beurtkrag nie. Ek dink Rio Vista moet beslis daarna kyk om dit gemakliker vir kliënte te maak. Dis nogal baie donker om van die restaurant na mens se kamer te stap. Die kamers was baie skoon, maar die stoepie was nie ordentlik skoongemaak en gevee nie.

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Beautiful room with a stunning view of the crocodile river.

Rio Vista is so well located especially if you are on your way to the Kruger National Park. We arrived with a caravan and there was enough space to store the caravan. The gardens are very neat and the view over the river to the KNP is beautiful. What does bother me is that there are no emergency lights in the rooms or hallways that turn on during load shedding. I think Rio Vista should definitely look into making it more comfortable for customers. It's quite dark to walk from the restaurant to one's room. The rooms were very clean, but the porch was not properly cleaned and swept.

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Danie M - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Danie M
With partner

Die eenhede is baie eenvoudig, maar is perfek as jy net 'n plek soek om te slaap, lekker ontbyt te eet met 'n fantastiese view.

Sien sterre.

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The units are very simple, but are perfect if you are just looking for a place to sleep, have a nice breakfast with a fantastic view.

See stars.

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Deidre V - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Deidre V

Gerieflik.

Ja, behalwe dat die TV nie gewerk het nie. Beddegoed was gevlek met rooi merk.

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Comfortable.

Yes, except the TV didn't work. Bedding was stained with red marks.

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Stefanie K - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Stefanie K
Family with teenagers

Goeie ligging vir Krugerpark-toegang.

Die lodge se ligging is goed maar die interieur van die Lodge lyk afgerem en oud.

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Good location for Kruger Park access.

The lodge's location is good but the interior of the Lodge looks tired and old.

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Susan F - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Susan F

Teleurgesteld.

Die kinderkamer was basies 'n kas wat omskep is in 'n kamer met 'n enkelbed teen die vuilste muur. Die eetvertrek is nie goed in koue weer nie - dit kan slegs toegemaak word met tentflappe en die koue wind word nie uitgehou nie.

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Disappointed.

The children's room was basically a closet converted into a room with a single bed against the dirtiest wall. The dining room is not good in cold weather - it can only be closed with tent flaps and the cold wind is not kept out.

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Rio Vista Lodge 's response

Good day

Unfortunately, our TV package can only offer certain channels as explained to you. We also informed you that there is a TV at the boma that has all the channels. We apologise for the red stain on the bedding. It would have been a great help if it had been brought to our attention straight away so that we could tackle the problem. We apologise for any inconvenience that might have been caused during your stay.

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Management

Rio Vista Lodge
Gelene P - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gelene P
Family with young children

Lekker.

Baie lekker lodge. Hulle matrasse is net vreeslik hard. So jy slaap nie baie lekker nie.

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Nice.

Very nice lodge. Their mattresses are just awfully hard. So you don't sleep very well.

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Marelise R - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marelise R
With friends

Wonderlike verblyf aan die oewer van die Krokodilrivier.

Ons verblyf was uitstekend en personeel baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Restaurant op die perseel bedien heerlike etes en ontbyt. Kon die diere wat na die rivier toe kom besigtig, en na hulle luister.

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Wonderful accommodation on the banks of the Crocodile River.

Our stay was excellent and staff very friendly and helpful. The on-site restaurant serves delicious meals and breakfast. Could see the animals that come to the river, and listen to them.

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Gerda N - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerda N
With partner

Heerlik.

Pragtige plek vir sielerus. Mooiste uitsig met perfekte diens en personeel.

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Delicious.

Beautiful place for soul rest. Most beautiful view with perfect service and staff.

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Meredith V - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Meredith V
With partner

Lovely relaxing few days with good food at the restaurant.

Miso, the restaurant manager, gave us a beautiful dessert for our 52nd wedding anniversary at the last minute when he found out by chance. Thank you so much.

Reinhardt V - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Reinhardt V
With partner

Beautiful stay with the elephants visiting us.

Great relaxing stay right on the South river border of the Kruger with a rich abundance of wildlife.

Lourence F - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Lourence F
With partner

Puik.

Goeie waarde vir geld.

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Great.

Good value for money.

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Anonymous Guest - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Food was very nice.

I was very disappointed in the weekend's stay. . When we got there someone was already standing next to their car urinating on his own wheel. Drunk as a tor. Right before reception. . The rooms smelled so badly of JIK we could hardly sleep. The carpets and floors in the bathroom were also still wet and slippery from the JIK. And by the way we didn't get there until very late so it wasn't because we were too early. . We asked about game drives in the game park and night drives and reception said we had to arrange everything ourselves with Kruger. The next day we saw some of the lodge's own vehicles in the wildlife park transporting people. They just didn't want to help us?. In the evening there are suddenly many people on the premises and then there is a wedding. Right in front of our room. People just swim in the pool with clothes on. It was not very peaceful at all. The wedding would have bothered me less if maybe they had just warned us. Drinks flowed again and we packed up and headed home. We lost the second night's money but I couldn't put up with the chaos. . This is my own opinion and my own experience, so I won't go again, but the food was particularly good and under different circumstances it could probably be a very good place.

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Carla D - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carla D
With partner

Spesiaal daar gebly om rugby te kyk.

Maar geen kanaal wat rugby uitgesaai het nie. So dit was maar 'n groot teleurstelling.

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Specially stayed there to watch the rugby.

But no channel that shows the rugby. So it was a big disappointment.

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Tyron C - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tyron C
With partner

Really enjoyed our stay at Rio Vista.

Me and my partner stayed at Rio Vista on our way to Kruger Park. Our room was spacious, clean and we had a great view of the Crocodile River and the Kruger National Park. The Deck Restaurant and Bar had tasty food and has the perfect view for a sundowner. The staff is friendly and accommodating, they arranged a take away breakfast to be brought to our room the night as we left early the next morning to Kruger and would miss their breakfast. 5-star accommodation.

Gerda N - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerda N
With partner

Asemrowend mooi!

Uitmuntende diens en personeel. Pragtige kamers en asemrowende uitsig. Sal definitief weer bespreek saam met 'n paar vriende.

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Breathtakingly beautiful!

Excellent service and staff. Beautiful rooms and breathtaking view. Will definitely book again with some friends.

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Pieter P - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter P
With partner

Baie geniet!

Lekker rustige verblyf voor jy wildtuin in gaan.

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Have fun!

A nice peaceful stay before you go into the wildlife park.

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Rene B - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Rene B
With friends

Wildtuin-ondervinding met styl.

Die akkommodasie en restaurant is van goeie gehalte met 'n pragtige uitsig oor die Krugerwildtuin. Die diens is goed en die geriewe skoon en gemaklik.

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Wildlife park experience in style.

The accommodation and restaurant are of good quality with a beautiful view of the Kruger National Park. The service is good and the facilities clean and comfortable.

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Hannes C - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannes C
With partner

My verblyf by Rio Vista Lodge was baie aangenaam en die rustigheid is beslis 'n pluspunt.

Ek sal vir seker weer van Rio se dienste gebruik maak. Hulle gasvryheid en verwelkoming is vir seker die rede hoekom ek in die toekoms weer van hulle gebruik sal maak. Die kos was voorwaar uit die boonste rakke. Die voorreg om vanaf die Lodge die natuur en wilde diere in die wildtuin te kon sien was ook vir my 'n wenner.

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My stay at Rio Vista Lodge was very pleasant and the tranquility is definitely a plus.

I will definitely use Rio's services again. Their hospitality and welcome is for sure the reason why I will use them again in the future. The food was truly top notch. The privilege of being able to see nature and wild animals in the wildlife park from the Lodge was also a winner for me.

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Pierre V - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pierre V
Family with teenagers

Heerlik in Kruger.

Baie lekker geswem en gekuier hier reg langs Krokodilrivier. Heerlik geeet in deck-restaurant,tussen die wilde diere. Heerlike verblyf, stukkie eden in Malelane. Ideale afskop vir besoek aan Kruger. Baie dankie, aan te beveel. Ons mis Rio Vista alreeds en sal weer terug wees !

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Great in Kruger.

Had a great time swimming and hanging out here right next to Crocodile River. Delicious food in the deck restaurant, among the wild animals. Lovely stay, piece of Eden in Malelane. Ideal start for a visit to Kruger. Thank you very much, highly recommended. We miss Rio Vista already and will be back again!

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Maryna M - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Maryna M
With partner

Very enjoyable and close to the Malelane Gate. The staff were professional and very helpful.

We will most certainly stay at Rio Vista again.

Leon S - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leon S
Family with young children

Great value for money and excellent place to get the vibes going before entering Kruger National Park.

Rio Vista Lodge was great to stay at for a overnight rest after a long trip. It has a lovely view from the deck for sundowners and dinner. Nice clean room to accommodate a family of four. The food at dinner and breakfast where both outstanding. We will definitely return again.

Herman B - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Herman B
With partner

Aan te beveel.

Die rustigheid vanself.

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Recommended.

Tranquillity itself.

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Martin S - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Martin S
With partner

Almal baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

Eienaars baie betrokke en vriendelik.

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Everyone very friendly and helpful.

Owners very involved and friendly.

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Rio Vista Lodge 's response

Good day,
Thank you for your review, we at Rio Vista Lodge appreciate the feedback. We hope to see you in the near future.
Regards,
Rio Vista Team

Rio Vista Lodge
Joris D - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Joris D
With partner

Excellent reception - first impression of South Africa on its best.

See stars.

Jurie G - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jurie G
With partner

Puik!

Puik diens - van die eerste kontak tot ons uit is. Die ligging is baie mooi. Die kamer pragtig, gemaklik en smaakvol gedekor. Kritiek: Die spyskaart vir aandete is pricy en nie waarde vir geld nie. Ontbyt was lekker, maar ek sou graag 'n keuse wou hê tussen ommelet, gebakte eiers en roereiers, maar ongelukig kon ek eiers enige manier kry solank dit roereiers was en dan het dit in een groot bak gele waar almal uit skep. Sal ek weer daar tuisgaan? Vir seker.

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Great!

Great service - from the first contact until we are out. The location is very nice. The room is beautiful, comfortable and tastefully decorated. Criticism: The dinner menu is pricy and not value for money. Breakfast was nice, but I would have liked a choice between omelette, fried eggs and scrambled eggs, but unfortunately I could get eggs either way as long as they were scrambled and then it was in one big bowl that everyone scooped out. Would I stay there again? For sure.

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Nina J - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nina J
Family with young children

Aangename plek met restaurant op perseel.

Heerlike wegbreek met pragtige uitsig oor die Krokodilrivier. Rustige omgewing. Daar is ook 'n spa op perseel as jy lus is vir pamperlang.

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Pleasant place with restaurant on site.

Great break with a beautiful view of the Crocodile River. Quiet environment. There is also a spa on site if you feel like pampering yourself.

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Rio Vista Lodge 's response

Good day,

Thank you for your review. Your feedback is highly appreciated.

Regards,
Rio Vista team

Rio Vista Lodge
Jan S - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jan S
Family with teenagers

Baie lekker gebly.

Lekker naby aan Malelane Hek.

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Had a very nice stay.

Nice and close to the Malelane gate.

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Doreen P - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Doreen P
With partner

Great value for money, with great service by the staff

We loved our stay at Rio Vista and especially the breakfast package we received as we left early for the Malelane Kruger Gate the next morning. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and the we loved our dinner at The Deck restaurant.

Hendriena P - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hendriena P
Individual traveller

Gerieflik en skoon.

Die kamers is mooi en netjies en dis gerieflik dat daar 'n restaurant is vir aandetes. Langs die Krokodilrivier dus sien mens soms diere, en ook naby aan die Wildtuin se hek.

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Convenient and clean.

The rooms are beautiful and neat and convenient because there is a restaurant for dinners. Next to the Crocodile River so you sometimes see animals and also close to the Kruger Parks' entrance.

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Frances C - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Frances C
With partner

We enjoyed our overnight stay and really loved the breakfast which was very good on the deck with the river view!

We did enjoy our overnight stay - breakfast on the deck was delicious and the view excellent!

Maritza N - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Maritza N
Family with young children

Die ligging is absoluut fantasties. Om buite op die dek ontbyt te eet en vir die diere te kyk is die begin van jou Wildtuinervaring!

Sien sterre.

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The location is just fantastic. To eat breakfast outside on the deck and watch the animals is just the start of your game park experience!

See the stars.

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Carolien A - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Carolien A
Family with teenagers

Heerlik geslaap.

Netjiese verblyf met n fantastiese matras! Ontbyt-area baie mooi met 'n pragtige uitsig. Ontbyt kan beslis verbeter vir 'n 4 ster.

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Had a great sleep.

Neat accommodation with a fantastic mattress! Breakfast area very nice with a beautiful view. Breakfast can definitely improve for a 4 star.

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Penelope G - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Penelope G
Family with teenagers

Convenient location but poor service.

Rio Vista was conveniently located 15 min away from Malelane gate, however, the service of the hotel was not very professional. First, the receptionist who booked us for a safari with a third party company decided we are international guests. So we got a crazily expensive rate (double the SA rate), despite the fact that we told him we are SA residents. We got the impression that he was trying to rip us off. Secondly, on Sundays the restaurant of the hotel closes at 14:00, so no dinner can be served to the guests. This is acceptable but it was a long weekend and the hotel was full so they chose to lose all their customers. This is still acceptable but shouldn't they inform us during breakfast and suggest to book us somewhere else? Instead we had only fast food options when we got back as everything was already booked before.

Tersia P - Nov 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tersia P
With partner

Onverbeterlik!

Baie dankie. Ons kan Rio Vista met die grootste vrymoedigheid aanbeveel. Ons was so gasvry ontvang. Gehelp met die bagasie aflaai. Die kamer was lieflik, skoon en netjies so ook die stort. 'n Mooi uitsig op die swembad. Heerlike aandete geniet en so ook die volgende oggend se ontbyt. Baie dankie Rio Vista! Julle is puik!

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Unsurpassable!

Thank you very much! We can really recommend Rio Vista. We received a friendly welcome and they even helped us to carry in our luggage. The room and the shower were lovely, clean and neat. A beautiful view of the swimming pool. Enjoyed a delicious dinner and breakfast. Thank you Rio Vista! You are top notch!

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Liesl V - Aug 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liesl V
Family with young children

Fantasties!

Dit is beeldskoon en rustig. Doen mens se liggaam en siel goed, die diens is wonderlik en almal vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Fantastic!

It is beautiful and peaceful. It does wonders for body and soul. The service is wonderful and everyone was friendly and helpful.

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Gerhard T - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerhard T
Family with teenagers

Diens puik. Uitsig so mooi en ontbyt baie lekker.

Pragtige plek. Baie vriendelik ontvang. Personeel doen moeite.

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Service great. View so beautiful and breakfast very tasty.

Beautiful place. Very friendly welcome. Staff make an effort.

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Rio Vista Lodge 's response

Thank you for such kind feedback. I, as owner, am proud to know that my staff is looking after my guests. Looking forward to your return.
Kind Regards,
Anita (Owner)

Rio Vista Lodge
Susan J - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan J
With partner

Wonderlik en kos was heerlik, veral die oxtail.

Baie, baie lekker sal beslis weer gaan.

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Wonderful with delicious food!

It was great! Will definitely go back.

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Rio Vista Lodge 's response

Good day,
Thank you so much for your review. I am so happy you enjoyed the oxtail, it is my granny's recipe and I think she would be so happy to know that her tradition is being enjoyed by other people. We do hope to see you again in the near future.
Kind Regards,
Anita Brodell, (owner)

Rio Vista Lodge
Lydia H - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lydia H
Family with young children

Puik, netjiese verblyf teenaan Krugerwildtuin.

Pragtige netjiese plek om te bly. Personeel is baie vriendelik en ontbyt is heerlik.

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Excellent, neat accommodation next to Kruger National Park.

Beautiful, neat place to stay. Friendly staff and delicious breakfast.

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Thank you for such kind feed back. I, as owner, am proud to know that my staff is looking after my guests. Looking forward to your return.
Kind Regards,
Anita (Owner)

Rio Vista Lodge
Louis N - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Louis N
With partner

Aangenaam en lekker geslaap.

Was aangenaam verras. Maklike toegang tot Krugerwildtuin. Lekker atmosfeer met vriendelike en behulpsame personeel. Kos by die Deck Restaurant was smaaklik voorberei. Rio Vista Lodge sien ons beslis weer!

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Pleasant and we had a good night's sleep/

Was pleasantly surprised. Easy access to the Kruger Park. Nice atmosphere with friendly and helpful staff. Food at the Deck restaurant was tasty. Rio Vista Lodge will definitely be seeing us again!

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Deirdre S - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Deirdre S
Family with young children

Rustigheid in die bos.

Lekker om na lang dag in motor, 'n welkome vriendelike ontvangs te kry. Kamer was netjies. Hoogtepunte vir ons was, die lodge is teen aan die rivier (olifante, bokke, buffels ens, gesien). Aandete was tops, regtig smaaklik voorberei. Ons het ons verblyf geniet, dankie.

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Tranquility in the bush.

We warmly welcomed after a long day on the road. Neat room. The lodge is on the river and we saw elephant, antelope, buffalo, etc. Dinner was excellent, really delicious. We enjoyed our stay, thanks.

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Thank you for the wonderful review. We are glad to know you enjoyed your stay with us.
We hope you visit again
Kind regards
Rio vista team

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L R - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
L R

Die plek het potensiaal.

Die uitsig van die grasperk mooi. Die eenheid is slim uitgelê en lekker lig. Die linne en handdoeke vars, die kussings is baie hard. Skoon, behalwe 'n vuilmerk op die mat voor een van die banke met ander woorde. Die 4-ster is nie rêrig van pas vir die selfsorg deel nie. Daar is geen proppe in die een badkamer nie, oond nie, wynglase en sleutels van die skuifdeure nie. Die aandete was smaaklik en mooi bedien. Die kelner was puik. Mense daar is vriendelik en behulpsaam. Ontbyt: Die warm ontbyt was aanvaarbaar, behalwe die eiers was te sout en was so voorgesit. Daar was polonie ('n "no-no", sekerlik) en bruin pynappelskywe vir die koue deel van die ontbyt voorgesit. Ons het besluit ons sal nie die ontbyt ons tweede oggend bywoon nie om die rede. Goed wat maklik kan verbeter word.

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The place has potential.

The view of the lawn is very pretty. The unit is cleverly laid out and nice and bright. The linen and towels were fresh but the pillows very hard. Clean, except for a dirty mark on the rug in front of one of the couches. The self-catering part is not really worth 4 stars. There are no plugs in the bathroom, no oven, no wine glasses and no keys to the sliding door. Dinner was tasty and beautifully presented. The waiter was excellent. The people are friendly and helpful. Breakfast: The warm breakfast was acceptable, except for the eggs which were too salty and was served that way. There was also polony (surely a no-no) and brown pineapple slices for the cold part of breakfast. We decided not to have breakfast on the second morning for this reason. These are things that can easily be bettered.

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Baie dankie vir julle terugvoering, ons sal definitief jul punte in gedagte hou en veranderinge maak.

Groete
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Rio Vista Lodge
Anonymous Guest - May 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Individual traveller
Anonymous Guest - Aug 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

Come instead just for the restaurant and the view.

The view is wonderful and the restaurant's food is great. The self-catering unit needs serious attention.

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Estelle A - Oct 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Estelle A
With partner

Een nag oorgeslaap op pad na Kruger Wildtuin.

Die kamer was baie netjies en mooi versorg. Die aandete by die restaurant was heerlik met 'n wonderlike besoek van 'n paar olifante reg voor ons. Dit was beslis 'n hoogtepunt. Baie dankie vir aangename verblyf en gasvryheid.

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One night over on the way to Kruger Wildlife Park.

The room was very neat and well maintained. The dinner at the restaurant was delicious with a wonderful visit from some elephants right in front of us. It was definitely a highlight. Thank you very much for a pleasant stay and hospitality.

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Sarah V - Jul 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sarah V
With partner

Ons het dit baie geniet en die kos en slaapplek was uitstekend!

Die uitsig is fantasties! Om rustig in die restaurant te sit met 'n glasie koue witwyn terwyl die son ondergaan, die olifante kom swem, en die seekoeie rustig wei, is net so lekker!

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We really enjoyed it and the food and accommodation were excellent!

The view is fantastic! Sitting quietly in the restaurant with a glass of cold white wine while the sun goes down, the elephants come to swim, and the manatees graze peacefully is just so nice!

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Johan D - Jun 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan D
With partner

Uitstekende verblyf en ons het heerlik geëet op die houtdek.

Baie mooi en netjiese verblyf ... sal verseker weer daar besoek aflê!

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Excellent accommodation and we had a lovely meal on the wooden deck.

Very nice and tidy accommodation... will definitely visit again!

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Shaun V - May 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Shaun V
With friends

Amazing

Friendly Staff, great services, awesome location and an overall stunning experience.

Su-mari R - Apr 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Su-mari R
With partner

Ek en my eggenoot het 'n onvergeetlike lekker naweek in die natuur gehad!

Rio Vista was presies wat ons nodig gehad het - in die hartjie van die natuur, wat uitkyk oor die Krokodilrivier. Rustige omgewing, vriendelike personeel en netjiese kamers. Ons sien uit daarna om weer te kan gaan!

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My husband and I had an unforgettable weekend in nature!

Rio Vista was exactly what we needed - in the heart of nature, overlooking the Crocodile River. Quiet surroundings, friendly staff and neat rooms. We look forward to going again!

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Bulelwa N - Mar 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bulelwa N
With partner

I really loved the lodge and friendly staff

We really enjoyed our stay, the room are spacious, air-conditioned which really helped a lot because Mpumalanga is very hot. I loved the restaurant lappa, as it had a nice view, and was very cool. Just a suggestion on breakfast, a variety will be nice as we were served bacon & eggs on Saturday & Sunday. All in all, nice, quiet, and very friendly staff.

Naomi S - Jan 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Naomi S
With partner

Verblyf was luuks, 'n groot bederf en absoluut gerieflik en mooi!

Ons beveel Rio Vista Lodge aan vir 'n vakansie. Daar is so baie om te doen. Die omgewing is onbeskryflik mooi en die voorreg om wild vanaf die patio dop te hou, is so spesiaal! Heerlike etes en 'n lekker swembad om in af te koel. Die wildsritte is awesome!

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Accommodation was luxurious, a great treat and absolutely comfortable and beautiful!

We recommend Rio Vista Lodge for a vacation. There is so much to do. The surroundings are indescribably beautiful and the privilege of watching wildlife from the patio is so special! Delicious meals and a nice pool to cool off in. The game drives are awesome!

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Jenine D - Nov 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jenine D
With partner

Gesellig, rustig, waarde vir geld!

Ons is aangenaam verras met dié gesellige plekkie. Sal definitief weer daar gaan bly en beveel dit aan vir enige iemand wat hou van rustigheid en natuurlewe! Beste akkommodasie in Malelane.

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Cosy, peaceful, value for money!

We are pleasantly surprised with this cozy place. Will definitely stay there again and recommend it to anyone who likes peace and nature! Best accommodation in Malelane.

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Dolf R - Oct 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Dolf R
With partner

Baie gerieflik en fantastiese ligging op rivieroewer!

Baie netjiese huisvesting en die restaurant het baie lekker kos.

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Very comfortable and fantastic riverside location!

Very neat accommodation and the restaurant has very good food.

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Hannelien H - May 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Hannelien H
With partner

Asemrowende uitsig!

Baie goed geleë, heerlike kos, baie wild by die rivier!

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Breathtaking view!

Very well located, delicious food, lots of wildlife by the river!

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Carin V - Oct 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Carin V

Die kamers is gerieflik, kan Rio Vista aanbeveel!

Privaatheid was ietwat van 'n probleem, ons moes die gordyne toehou siende dat die kamer op die swembad uitgeloop het. Aandete by die restaurant was smaaklik!

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The rooms are comfortable, can recommend Rio Vista!

Privacy was a bit of an issue, we had to close the curtains seeing as the room opened onto the pool. Dinner at the restaurant was delicious!

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Philippus W - Oct 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Philippus W
With partner

Aangename en vriendelike bestuur.

Ons sou graag hangplek in die badkamer en 'n bagasierak wou gehad het. Die uitsig is wonderlik en gasvryheid is uitstekend. Rustige omgewing. Sal dit aanbeveel.

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Pleasant and friendly management.

We would have liked hanging space in the bathroom and a luggage rack. The view is amazing and hospitality is excellent. Quiet environment. Would recommend it.

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Annelie L - Aug 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Annelie L
With friends

"Wow" en rustig!

Baie skoon kamers. Rustige omgewing. Ek is mal oor die rivier en uitsig op die Wildtuin.

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"Wow" and calm!

Very clean rooms. Quiet environment. I love the river and view of the Wildlife Park.

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Andre S - Aug 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Andre S
With partner

Heel aangenaam!

Dit was redelik, maar die ontbyt en aandete was nie uitstaande nie.

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Very pleasant!

It was reasonable, but the breakfast and dinner were not outstanding.

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Jacques P - Jun 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jacques P
With partner

Goeie verblyf vir kort tydperk.

Goeie waarde vir geld en vriendelike span. Lekker naby aktiwiteite ... net jammer vir die kragopwekker wat die hele aand loop; dit verniel nogals die bosatmosfeer.

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Good stay for a short period of time.

Good value for money and friendly team. Nice close to activities... just a shame about the generator running all night; it also destroys the forest atmosphere.

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Annerie G - Sep 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annerie G
With partner

Wat 'n lekkerte om alles van die wildtuin te hoor en sien, sonder om in jou motor te klim!

Dit was baie lekker en ons het interessante gaste ontmoet. Die wild is ook vet en gesond!

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What a treat to hear and see everything about the wildlife park, without getting into your car!

It was very nice and we met interesting guests. The game is also fat and healthy!

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Claire A - Sep 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Claire A
With friends

A real oasis. As I woke up saw a hippo, buck and two crocodiles from the deck.

The only criticism is that the breakfast buffet was very basic with only a choice of one yoghurt, one cereal and one jam for toast. No other bread, and very little fruit. However, the fried meal offered was good. We loved the place and will definitely be back!

Thea V - Nov 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Thea V
With partner

Waauw!

Dis beslis die moeite werd om te probeer.

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Wow!

It's definitely worth a try.

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Fran V - Oct 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Fran V
With partner

Baie lekker gebly in skoon, netjiese kamers!

Baie lekker! Baie wild gesien langs die rivier.

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Very nice stay in clean, tidy rooms!

Very nice! Lots of wildlife seen along the river.

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Willie T - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Willie T
With partner

Dit was aangenaam en rustig.

Die plek was skoon en die personeel het uit hul pad gegaan om ons tuis te laat voel. Ongelukkig het die TV nie al die gunsteling-programme gehad nie.

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It was pleasant and peaceful.

The place was clean and the staff went out of their way to make us feel at home. Unfortunately, the TV did not have all the favorite programs.

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Jurgens R - Dec 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jurgens R
With partner

Will visit Rio Vista Lodge more offen

The best customer service we've had in a long time!

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  • Capacity: 48 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 13:00 to 20:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Monte Vista Estate, 1062 Lebombo Drive, Malelane, 1320, Mpumalanga
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