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Presidential Double Room
101 square metres
3 Double Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Luxury Double or Twin Room
56 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Executive Double or Twin Room (4)
66 square metres
1 Double Bed 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Suite
72 square metres
1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly lodge with a full-service spa and an outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Multilingual staff

When you stay at Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge in Karongwe Private Game Reserve, you'll be on a river and steps from Karongwe Private Game Reserve. This family-friendly lodge is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Lourene Game Farm and 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Lissataba Nature Reserve.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Hop aboard the shuttle (surcharge) and get to the casino or shopping center in no time.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Dining Room, a restaurant which specializes in African cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a bus station shuttle.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

  • Gratuities not included
  • All food and beverages included
  • All meals served buffet style

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 11
  • Number of buildings/towers - 15
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Wedding services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
  • Water dispenser
  • Couples/private dining
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Fully fenced
  • Covered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Children's games

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Grab bar – Near toilet
  • Roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Wardrobe

Where to Eat

Dining Room - This restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.

Boma / BBQ Area - This buffet restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Deck Area - This restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Game viewing on site
  • Game drive on site
  • Safari on site
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Spa Services

  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 15

Check-in time ends at 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No lifts

Service animals not allowed

Front desk opens daily at 6:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 7:00 PM

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 715 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 715 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)

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

Hotel Names

  • Karongwe River Hoedspruit
  • Karongwe River Lodge
  • Karongwe River Lodge Hoedspruit
  • River Lodge Karongwe
  • Karongwe River
  • Karongwe River Lodge
  • Karongwe Portfolio Karongwe River Lodge
  • Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge Lodge
  • Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge Hoedspruit
  • Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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