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Luxury Suite, River View
50 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Multilingual staff
Concierge services

When you stay at Abelana River Lodge in Phalaborwa, you'll be on a river and 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Phalaborwa Gate. This luxury lodge is within the region of Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Makubu, a restaurant which specializes in local and international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. Planning an event in Phalaborwa? This lodge has facilities measuring 1076 square feet (100 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 20
  • Conference space
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Garden
  • Free breakfast
  • Multilingual staff
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 1076
  • Conference space size (meters) - 100
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Free parking nearby
  • Offsite parking reservations required
  • Free English breakfast
  • Firepit
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Children's club (free)

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Zulu

Parking

Free self parking , Free parking nearby , Offsite parking reservations required

Room Amenities

Abelana River Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include showers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service
  • Shower only
  • Balcony or patio
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Wardrobe

Where to Eat

A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Makubu - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Game viewing on site
  • Game viewing nearby
  • Game drive on site
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 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 credit 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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No lifts

Service animals not allowed

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8:00 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

No 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 not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

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 not available

Guest accommodation is not 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

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Hotel Names

  • Makubu Lodge
  • Abelana River Lodge Lodge
  • Abelana River Lodge Phalaborwa
  • Abelana River Lodge Lodge Phalaborwa

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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