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    Port St John's River Lodge

    67 Reviews
    #2 of 8 B&Bs / Inns in Port St Johns
    Mthatha Tar Road, Port St Johns 5120, South Africa
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          Overview
          4.0
          67 reviews
          • Excellent53%
          • Very good32%
          • Average10%
          • Poor1%
          • Terrible4%
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          “river lodge” (7 reviews)
          “port st” (13 reviews)
          “self catering” (6 reviews)
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          3.0 Star Hotel
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          1 - 5 of 67 reviews

          Reviewed 2 weeks ago
          Fantastic situation on the riverside.

          Extremely helpful staff. Great food. Fantastic hot chocolate! Really comfortable beds and adequate kitchen facilities for self-catering. Table space in the cottage a bit limited - I use my laptop a lot. Vodacom and CellC signals strong so you can connect to the internet.More

          Thank dnndoc
          Response from PSJRIVERLODGE R, Owner at Port St John's River LodgeResponded 1 week ago

          Dear Valued Guest, It is always heart-warming for us as owners of Port St Johns River Lodge, to receive positive feedback. We have taken the time to convey your message to all our staff. Thank you for your support! Best regards, Johann Bester PORT ST...More

          Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
          Beautiful views

          This place has been much upgraded since my last visit here. I always enjoy the beautiful views. Rooms are neat and tidy. We stayed in challet 10 which is a 2 bedroom. Very spacious. Only downside was during the night the fruit from the tree...More

          Thank BILAL K
          Response from PSJRIVERLODGE R, Owner at Port St John's River LodgeResponded 1 week ago

          Dear Valued Guest, It is always heart-warming for us as owners of Port St Johns River Lodge, to receive positive feedback. We have taken the time to convey your message to all our staff. Thank you for your support! Best regards, Johann Bester PORT ST...More

          Reviewed 8 May 2017
          Stay in port ST. John's

          It is a beautiful place and quiet. The food in the restaurant is great. The rooms are clean and the people friendly. Very nice pool which we needed as it was very hot while i was there, sun beds would be good as i only...More

          Thank Cor V
          Response from PSJRIVERLODGE R, General Manager at Port St John's River LodgeResponded 9 May 2017

          Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your review, it is always nice to get positive feedback from customers. As for the sunbeds, at the pool area, we've ordered and await delivery. Looking forward to welcoming you and your family in the near future!

          Reviewed 20 February 2017
          Quiet & Relaxing

          Recommended to visit St Johns and had expected a quaint fishing village, unfortunately this was not the case as it is an African homeland so not what we were expecting.The staff at the resort were very friendly and helpful, the food was good with a...More

          Thank Linda167_12
          Reviewed 31 January 2017 via mobile
          Best place in Port St John's!!

          Thank you very much, you made our stay in Port St John's fabulous!! We were safe and loved it!! The food was fantastic and the rooms....at the back...also fabulous!! Loved it!! Our teenagers also loved it, especially the pool table and mac and cheese and...More

          Thank Kobie_Marietjie
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          • Top amenities
          • Pool
          • Free Parking
          • Restaurant
          • Bar/Lounge
          • Room Service
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          • Free Parking
          • Conference Facilities
          • Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
          • Room Service
          • Laundry Service
          • Room amenities
          • Microwave
          • Refrigerator in room
          • Things to do
          • Pool
          • Restaurant
          • Bar/Lounge
          Details
          • Price range
          • US$104 - US$109 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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          • Kitchenette ,
          • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
          • Family Rooms
          • Number of rooms
          • 24
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          • Port St Johns
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          "Probably the best place to stay in PSJ."
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          "We had a one bedroom chalet which was very spacious for a couple No wifi available during our stay"
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          "Self catering unit near the river"
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          "Ask for the river view chalets. Gives you best of both worlds."
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