Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge

4.0 star property

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Reception
Presidential Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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R36 The Karongwe Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Blyde River Canyon
  • Jessica the Hippo
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate

Room options

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Presidential Double Room

  • 101 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Beds

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • 56 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double or Twin Room (4)

  • 66 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a restaurant are available at this lodge. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and coffee/tea in a common area.
Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

Children aged under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

Thera Naka has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
During your stay at Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge, you'll be close to Lourene Game Farm. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy African cuisine while dining at Dining Room
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to hot stone massages, facials or aromatherapy at Thera Naka
  • Services include babysitting, a children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • 12.9 miles (20.8 km) from Lourene Game Farm and 15.5 miles (24.9 km) from Lissataba Nature Reserve
  • Airport, bus station shuttle and casino shuttle service available for a fee
Some rates at Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request), a casino shuttle and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

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

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Dining Room – This restaurant specialises in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Boma / BBQ Area – This buffet restaurant specialises in African cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Deck Area – This restaurant specialises in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet meals and snacks included

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Boma / BBQ Area
  • Deck Area
  • Dining Room

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 15 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River 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. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for 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

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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