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Bushriver Lodge

4.0 star property
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Comfort Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

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R 40 Hoedspruit to Phalaborwa, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Blyde River Canyon
  • Place, Selati Nature Reserve
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪41 min drive‬
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3 Sleeper Family Unit | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

3 Sleeper Family Unit

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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4 Sleeper Family Unit | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

4 Sleeper Family Unit

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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6 Sleeper Riverhouse | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

6 Sleeper Riverhouse

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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4 Sleeper Kingfisher Cottage | Terrace/patio

4 Sleeper Kingfisher Cottage

  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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2 Sleeper Luxury Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

2 Sleeper Luxury Suite

  • River view
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Comfort Triple Room

  • River view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Comfort Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Comfort Triple Room

  • River view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard (Empty Lot) | Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Standard (Empty Lot)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Bushriver Lodge

An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a microwave in a common area are available at this apartment building. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fridge in a common area, a meeting room and dry cleaning are on-site. Each apartment provides a fridge and a microwave, plus free WiFi and a TV with digital channels. Added amenities include a private garden, a minibar and a coffee/tea maker. Change of towels is available on request.
Bushriver Lodge offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided.

This Hoedspruit apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the apartment include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Bushriver Lodge, you'll be close to Blyde Olifants Conservancy. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool. This upmarket apartment building has 7 apartments on 1 floor. Each apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and digital TV channels.
  • Each apartment offers a private garden, digital TV and a full-sized fridge
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a meeting room and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes volleyball, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking
  • 17 miles (27.3 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and 27.2 miles (43.8 km) from Jessica the Hippo
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
WiFi is free in public spaces. A meeting room and coworking spaces are available. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Bushriver Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Hoedspruit apartment.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Car required
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • Minibar

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Communal living room

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Coworking space
  • Laptop workspace
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In a regional park
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Ecotours
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Safari nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 floor
  • 7 units
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Ecotours
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Individual decor
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 29 January 2026 to 1 March 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Bushriver Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Bushriver Hoedspruit
Bushriver Lodge
Bushriver Lodge Hoedspruit
Bushriver
Bushriver Lodge Apartment
Bushriver Lodge Hoedspruit
Bushriver Lodge Apartment Hoedspruit

Bushriver Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jean-Pierre

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Nxobile

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness

The place is good cause we needed privacy and away from town, but the place was not clean. In the bathroom the arr spider webs and ant hills under basin. We stayed for 2 days and the linen was not changed, the was dust on the study table and the pedestals. When you drain water from the tub or flash the is a awful smell dont know from where. But the receptionist Melody, she was the best 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mahlodi

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

mrs joyce m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Aunthentic bush hotel right on Olifants River

Our stay at the Bush River Lodge was very authentic and not touristy at all. Beware when booking on Hotels.com, however, as the owner said he was unaware of our arrival and was unable to prepare dinner for us due to his chef not onsite.HOWEVER, he was kind enough to drive us to a nearby restaurant which was awesome! Food was delicious & inexpensive. Rooms were very nice but the bathroom was a bit dated. Overall I would recommend this hotel and you also get to play with "Flippy" the owners adorable & lovable dog who is fluent in three different languages!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rustic chic

Hosts were welcoming and attentive; the location was great for viewing birds and crocs. A drive out at night garnered us views of a Thick-knee, a scrub hare, and an African Civet. Breakfast on the porch overlooking the river was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short stay - ideally located on the Olifants river
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Dieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stay

Nice for a one night stay. However no meals on site provided. Next restaurant 8 km.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Michael, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful stay on the Oliphants River

Tons of wildlife in the area (monkeys, springbok, kudu, impala, baboons, birds) in a calm and peaceful location. It can be a bit of self service but you have the full kitchen and your own storage and fridge if you book a room. You must let them know the day before if you plan on having breakfast so that they can prepare for you. They have houses available. The internet in the common area works great. Evening fire pits on the deck over the river and an outside grill as well. You have to drive through a couple of other lodge areas off the main road to get to it. Edward(sp?) was great and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Glen, Brighton UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful position on the river in the bush

Fabulous place. Ask for Wessels to organise a bush braai (BBQ)..absolutely wonderful and worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Haidee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Private bush hide-away surrounded by nature

Beatufiul bush hide-away not accessable to the general public. Large spacious and airy rooms. Surrounded by wildlife. Cotages build on the Olifants river with amazing veiws and sounds. Very clean, excellent service, manager amazing and check in process flawless. Self catering with full use of the excllent facilities in catering kitchen with each unit having it´s own grocery shelf and large fridge. Extremely clean throughout. Needs some maintenance on smaller things. Drain at our room needs serious attention.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Such a Lovely Amazing Play To Stay

Wow! You don't need to stay in Kruger to see amazing animals and pay exorbitant prices. The managers here are absolutely lovely and incredible knowledgeable. Went on an incredible tour with them and saw lots of animals. The room was lovely and clean. Great food too. Yay! Would definitely come back and stay. Really really nice people! Oh, and the river right outside your door is awesome for animal watching!

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stop over on way to or from Kruger

This property is in close proximity to a campground, Hippo Pools and several other places to stay. It is off the highway and you go through several gates before you arrive.

10/10 Excellent

Jikks, Doha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome Bush River Lodge

The stay at Bushriver Lodge was awesome. We opted for a self catering room so a bit far away from the main lodge. The view from the room to the river was awesome. There was plenty bird lfe and hippos around. However the greatest surprise was when three elephants roamed around for food to the front of our villa. It was just awesome and unprepared as mother nature can make you feel. Wessels and the people who work at Kingfisher are first class and Wessels is an awesome cook to top it off. The only disadvantage is that Kruger Park is quite far away however i did a day trip to KNP and really enjoyed being at BushRiver.I will definitely go back when vacationing in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Albie, Centurion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing!

Amazing stay once again at Bushriver Lodge. Wessel is an amazing host. Great vibe!

4/10 Poor

Donavan, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Expected more

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay and warm hospitality

We had a lovely overnight and the manager Wessel was a great host making a lovely local dinner. Beautiful setting in the middle of the bush. We did really struggled to get there after dark. Firstly google maps takes you down the wrong turnoff and then we got lost in the bush. Needs another sign or two.

8/10 Good

JF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely stay

peaceful, tranquil and beautiful, would love to stay again

10/10 Excellent

Gang, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay with family, nice view around

10/10 Excellent

Dirk, Berario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

Generally a superb experience. The manageress went out of her way to make us comfortable. The room was luxurious and the surrounding wildlife relaxing and fascinating. The only critique I could offer was the bath/shower in the inside bathroom would not convert to shower - the handle could not be pulled up to redirect water flow ro the shower head.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful, affordable accomodation for families

We booked the Marula camp/rondawel. We struggled to find suitable, affordable accommodation for a family of 5 in Hoedspruit, and we were very grateful that we stumbled across Bush River Lodge. Wessel was a gracious host. The rondawel, which sits on the Olifants river and is spacious and beautifully appointed, including having two bathrooms and braai/fire facilities. The ids enjoyed running around in the garden and exploring. I was also able to go riding in the farm, and I highly recommend that ride.

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Tzaneen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Lodge in the Bush

We loved Bushriver Lodge, and will definitely go back for a longer visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Strong recommendation for Bushriver Lodge

Had an amazing time. Staff were pleasant and helpful, location was beautiful, and our stay was incredible.

4/10 Poor

Mira, Israel

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

suitable for people with strange urge to suffer

Wrong choice, almost impossible to find it, the management is not answer on the phone to help, the address is 20km far from where is spcified on the site

6/10 Okay

Mira, Haifa, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Site Manager who doesn't give a d..

Getting there was a nightmare, isolated site, if you have a simple care (not 4x4), take care to the unpaved road, plenty of pothols. Nothing to do 30 miles around

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