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    River Bend Lodge

    431 Reviews
    #3 of 12 Specialty Lodging in Addo Elephant National Park
    Zuurberg Road, | PO Box 249, Addo Elephant National Park 6105, South Africa
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    Overview
    4.5
    431 reviews
    • Excellent83%
    • Very good12%
    • Average3%
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    • Terrible1%
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    Breakfast included
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    1 - 5 of 364 reviews

    Reviewed yesterday
    Inconsistent service, poor cleanliness and poor value for money.. but great food.

    The facility was not as expected and did not provide value for money as compared to other 5 star lodges in this price category like The Outpost or Thanda. Service was non consistent: No welcome drinks on arrival but another party that arrived soon after...More

    Thank HaniefK
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Great stay

    Superb stay in the middle of a combination of private gamereserve and national park. The place to go for seeing elephants and meanwhile enjoying a stay in an exellent hotel. Very nice staff (it was nice getting to know you and learning about life in...More

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    Thank 375antonv
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Relaxing luxury stay

    We stayed in the Honeymoon Suite for 4 nights. The Lodge was set in lovely gardens, and our Suite was a well designed room with a view of the bush and its own small swimming pool. Very comfortable lodge style accommodation. The restaurant was beautiful...More

    Thank rqf55
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Quick African Safari

    Beautiful setting. Very quiet and undisturbed. All staff are very friendly and accomodating. Rooms are extremely spacious and comfortable with perfect interleading room for children. Game drives at your leisure with an entire vehicle and guide dedicated to our family. We had a great stay.

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    Thank TessaFBrandt
    Reviewed 18 June 2017
    Fantastic location

    From the drive into the property wildlife roaming everywhere, the warm welcome by management the hotel grounds is stunning small and intimate. There is a pool if you can tear yourself away from watching the animals down by the waterhole. The guest lounge/bar area was...More

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    Thank Tara K
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    About
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    Amenities
    • Top amenities
    • Pool
    • Free Parking
    • Restaurant
    • Bar/Lounge
    • Breakfast included
    • Room Service
    • Spa
    • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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    • Free Parking
    • Breakfast included
    • Laundry Service
    • Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
    • Room Service
    • Room amenities
    • Air Conditioning
    • Minibar
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    • Pool
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    • US$343 - US$409 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • Suites ,
    • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
    • Family Rooms
    • Number of rooms
    • 8
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    • Addo Elephant National Park
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    5 June 2015|
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    Response from MP_RBL12345 | Property representative |
    Make sure to bring the hats and sunscreen as I am sure we will be blessed with a beautiful sunny summer day. The elephants came and paid us a visit for our Christmas lunch last year, so let's hope that we are part of their... More
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    25 January 2015|
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    Response from MP_RBL12345 | Property representative |
    Good day Sheena, The Long Hope Villa is a beautifully restored farmhouse set in a private location nestled between the Zuurberg Mountains and is situated on our 14 000ha private concession of the Addo Elephant National... More
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    "Don't select the honeymoon suite in Winter as the pool is not heated and too cold to swim in (Key..."
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    "Choose a room with a view of the water hole"
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    "Choose any - they are all fantastic!!"
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    "Each of the rooms are lovely and located around a semi circle"
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