River House Guest Lodge
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Mary V - Jul 2023
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My daughter and I had a lovely stay, thank you.
Jan N - Feb 2023
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Aanvaarbare akkommodasie vir kleiner begrotings.
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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.
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Rachelle V - Jul 2024
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Nie die moeite werd nie.
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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.
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Christen C - Jan 2023
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Good stay, but overpriced.
Heidi H - Nov 2022
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Dit was heerlik en definitief die moeite werd.
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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.
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Andrew P - Nov 2022
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Stayed only one night with friends. Dinner was very disappointing, wine exorbitant and poor.
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Gerieflike verblyf naby Malelane-hek, op oewer van Krokodilrivier.
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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.
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Johan J - May 2021
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Fantasties. Lekker aandete en ontbyt. Vriendelike ontvangs. Beslis waarde vir geld.
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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.
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River House Guest Lodge 's response
Middag Johan,
Vertrou dit gaan goed.
Baie dankie vir die mooi review, ons kyk uit na julle volgende besoek.
Vriendlike Groete
Johan en Span
Nicola L - Mar 2021
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Baie lekker en baie gasvry.
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Very nice and very hospitable.
Enjoyed the delicious farm food. Chef excellent. Will come again. Hospitable and clean. Calm atmosphere. Good service.
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Middag Nicola,
Vertrou dit gaan goed.
Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde, ons kyk uit na julle volgende besoek.
Vriendlike Groete
Johan en Span
Amanda V - Feb 2021
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Die perfekte oornagbestemming wanneer met Kruger Park of Mosambiek toe reis.
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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.
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River House Guest Lodge 's response
Baie dankie vir die mooi verslag. Kyk uit na julle volgende kuiertjie saam ons.
Vriednlike Groete
Johan & Span
Theuns B - Oct 2021
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Fantastiese en unieke plek, beslis die besoek werd.
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Fantastic and unique place, definitely worth the visit.
The observation deck is fantastic and the place is very unique.
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Jan B - May 2021
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Buitengewoon lekker.
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Exceptionally delicious.
Top-shelf food, Afrikaans friendly, beautifully situated by the river, very comfortable accommodation.
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Middag Jan,
Bankie dankie vir die mooi review, kyk uit na julle volgende besoek.
Vriendlike Groete
Johan en Span
Zelda K - Sep 2021
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Waarde vir geld
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Value for money
The view from the porch was wonderful. The food was good. The whole place may just need a little attention, but with tourism suffering at the moment, this is perhaps understandable. Overall a very nice stay.
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Marion A - Jan 2021
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Fantastic location and great stay.
River House Guest Lodge 's response
Good day Marion,
Trust you are well.
Thank you for your kind words, looking forward to your next visit.
Kind Regards
Johan & Team
Elize W - Sep 2020
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Baie lekker gekuier, dankie vir die River House Lodge julle sien ons beslis weer, julle kos is heerlik.
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Had a great time, thank you for the River House Lodge, you will definitely see us again, your food is delicious.
River House Lodge's service is very friendly, helpful and tidy, we had such a good time, see you again soon.
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Middag Elize,
Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde, ons kyk uit na julle volgende kuiertjie.
Vriendlike groete
Johan & Span
Lynette P - Sep 2020
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Waarde vir geld.
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Value for money.
Both Johans were extremely friendly and helpful. The meals were of excellent quality as well as the view from the deck.
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Middag Lynette,
Vertrou dit gaan goed.
Baie dankie vir die mooi review, ons kyk uit na julle volgende besoek.
Vriendlike Groete
Johan & Span
Louis M - Aug 2020
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Baie lekker gebly. Goeie uitsig, netjiese kamers, lekkerste kos, goeie en vriendelike diens.
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Very nice stay. Good view, neat rooms, best food, good and friendly service.
Only problem is no safe off street parking. For SA it is a requirement. Will definitely recommend the place. Lots of interesting things in the house. Could also sit and relax for hours on the lookout. Service is excellent, food was very tasty. Absolutely value for money. Rooms are comfortable and very clean. Thank you to Johan for making our stay so enjoyable.
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River House Guest Lodge 's response
Middag Louis,
Vertrou dit gaan goed.
Baie dankie vir die mooi woorder, hoop om julle gou weer te sien.
Vriendlike Groete
Johan & Span
Stefan C - Aug 2020
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Please have people update their photos at least every 6 months. Place did not look like it was on the internet.
Yvonne T - Jun 2018
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Rustig en ontspannend.
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Peaceful and relaxing.
We recommend River House Guest Lodge for people who want to spend a few days in a peaceful environment. Johan and his staff were particularly friendly and the meals were always very tasty. As the Lodge is very close to the Malelane Gate of the Kruger Wildlife Park, we visited the Wildlife Park a few times during our stay. It was also nice for us to relax on the deck and watch the animals that come to the river to drink. Thank you very much for a wonderful few days and we hope to visit you again in the future.
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River House Guest Lodge 's response
Baie dankie vir die baie mooi woorde en komplimente, dit was so lekker om my huis met julle te deel. Ek hoop om mense soos jul 2, gou weer terug te hê by River House vir 'n lekker kuier, baie dankie.
Groete
Johan en personeel.
Griet P - Jul 2017
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Vyfster gasvryheid op pad na die wildtuin, heerlike kos en 'n lieflike uitsig op die wildtuin.
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Five star hospitality on the way to the game park, delicious food and a lovely view of the game park.
It was truly a surprise to experience true peasant hospitality on the banks of the Crocodile River. Johan and his team treated us to a three-course meal in the evening and a hearty breakfast. River House is tastefully furnished and if you like to appreciate some history and Africana, this is the place. The view was the biggest bonus and made the visit to River House something to remember! All downside: the guest house is in an extension and the parking remains a problem - the vehicles are parked in front of the guest house in the "driveway" and we would like to have them in a yard.
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River House Guest Lodge 's response
Beste Griet,
Baie, baie dankie vir jou mooi terugvoer van my personeel, myself en die lodge, ek is baie bly julle het elke oomblik geniet saam ons. Ons hoop om julle gou weer te sien.
Ek stem saam, parkering is maar 'n probleem en 'n mens moet maar aan dit werk.
Groete,
Johan en personeel
John L - Feb 2016
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Baie stil en rustige atmosfeer.
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Very quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
The accommodation is advertised as 5 star accommodation but has no stars, it is not up to standard for the price I paid.
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River House Guest Lodge 's response
Geagte John,
Ek dink persoonlik dat u baie meer ontvang het as waarvoor u betaal het, 2 persone per kamer + 2 groot etes. Regtig baie jammer as u dit nie geniet het nie. Ons probeer almal so ver moontlik tevrede hou met ons geriewe.
Vriendelike groete,
Johan
Retha H - May 2015
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Gasvry, heerlike ligging, baie moeite met diens.
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Hospitable, lovely location, great effort with service.
Johan and Johan were very hospitable, served us a delicious breakfast and decorated our room beautifully. The wooden deck by the river is an amazing place to spend time, with manatees for company!
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Sanet M - Apr 2015
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Ek en my man het een nag oorgeslaap met ontbyt die volgende oggend.
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My husband and I slept over one night with breakfast the next morning.
Had a wonderful stay. Johan and Daffey are so friendly, hospitable and helpful. We had a great time relaxing by the river and really enjoyed the view over the game garden. Breakfast was off the books and I can recommend the lodge anytime.
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Beste Sanet,
Baie dankie vir jou terugvoer,bly julle het dit geniet. Sien uit daarna om julle gou weer te sien.
Groete,
Daffue
Toy W - Sep 2014
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Privaat en wonderlike uitsig oor die Krokodilrivier in Krugerwildtuin.
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Private and wonderful view of the Crocodile River in Kruger National Park.
A special accommodation experience, 5 minutes from Malelane Gate of the Wildlife Park.
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Tina D - Mar 2013
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Johan was fantasties
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Johan was fantastic
Johan was fantastic, made us feel very much at home.
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- Capacity: 28 people
- No children under 13
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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