River House Lodge | House in Malelane

| 8.9 (644 Reviews) |   12 Bedrooms  7 Bathrooms  18 Guests
Malelane House | River House Lodge

12 Bedroom House in Malelane

Bordering Kruger National Park, this award-winning country-style lodge is located in the small town of Malelane and is a great base from which to discover the Bushveld. Wake up to the sounds of native birds. At River House Lodge you can watch hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat while relaxing in the pool or sunbathing on the large thatched deck. Alternatively, you can marvel at views of the river and national park from the comfort of your private balcony. Spend the day enjoying drives through Kruger National Park or visiting Swaziland. The attentive staff is happy to arrange various fun and adventurous activities for you. For special occasions, the original pump house has been converted into a stunning wedding or party location. River House Lodge is a gay-friendly property. It has an outdoor swimming pool and provides free on-site private parking.

River House Lodge is located in Malelane.

This 12 Bedrooms House is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Entertainment, Oceanfront, Fireplace/Heating, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 644 reviews with the average score of 8.9 . Coming to Malelane and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this House for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 12 Bedrooms House if you want to learn more about this FloatHomes.com place in Malelane. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This River House Lodge in Malelane is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “River House Lodge”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this House, please let us know.

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27 Visarend Street, Malelane, 1320, South Africa

Amenities

Air ConditionerAir Conditioner
ParkingParking
PoolPool
Designated Smoking AreaDesignated Smoking Area
TVTV
ViewView
Ocean ViewOcean View
Balcony/TerraceBalcony/Terrace
OceanfrontOceanfront
Security/SafetySecurity/Safety
Business ServicesBusiness Services
Sports/ActivitiesSports/Activities
Wellness FacilitiesWellness Facilities
SpaSpa
Fireplace/HeatingFireplace/Heating
RestaurantRestaurant
BarBar
ToiletriesToiletries
Guest ServicesGuest Services
EntertainmentEntertainment
BreakfastBreakfast
Child FriendlyChild Friendly
InternetInternet
LaundryLaundry

Facility Overview

BreakfastBreakfast
  • FruitFruit
  • BarBar
  • Wine/ChampagneWine/Champagne
  • Coffee house on siteCoffee house on site
ParkingParking
  • Free parkingFree parking
  • ParkingParking
  • Parking on siteParking on site
  • Private ParkingPrivate Parking
ActivitiesActivities
  • Facial treatmentsFacial treatments
  • Body scrubBody scrub
  • Back massageBack massage
  • Spa facilitiesSpa facilities
  • Neck massageNeck massage
  • Head massageHead massage
  • Full-body massageFull-body massage
  • Game drivesGame drives
  • Beauty servicesBeauty services
  • Hand massageHand massage
  • Foot massageFoot massage
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • MassageMassage
  • Body treatmentsBody treatments
GeneralGeneral
  • Chapel/ShrineChapel/Shrine
  • Designated smoking areaDesignated smoking area
  • HeatingHeating
  • Non-smoking roomsNon-smoking rooms
  • SafeSafe
  • Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Family roomsFamily rooms
Guest ServicesGuest Services
  • Tour deskTour desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilitiesMeeting/Banquet facilities
  • Daily housekeepingDaily housekeeping
  • Packed lunchesPacked lunches
  • LaundryLaundry
  • Shared lounge/TV areaShared lounge/TV area
  • Ironing serviceIroning service
  • Fax/PhotocopyingFax/Photocopying
  • Dry cleaningDry cleaning
  • Invoice providedInvoice provided
InternetInternet
  • WifiWifi
  • Free WifiFree Wifi
  • InternetInternet
OutdoorsOutdoors
  • Outdoor poolOutdoor pool
  • Sun deckSun deck
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • TerraceTerrace
  • GardenGarden
  • Outdoor furnitureOutdoor furniture
Security/SafetySecurity/Safety
  • Fire extinguishersFire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areasCCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside propertyCCTV outside property
  • Breakfast to-go containersBreakfast to-go containers
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodationFood can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authoritiesStaff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Cashless payment availableCashless payment available
SpaSpa
  • Pool with viewPool with view
  • Beach umbrellasBeach umbrellas
  • Fenced poolFenced pool
  • Swimming poolSwimming pool
  • Beach chairs/LoungersBeach chairs/Loungers
  • Shallow endShallow end

Policies

Check-in
Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
Please note that there are neither telephones nor tvs in the rooms.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.37
Location:
9.46
Staff:
9.09
Facilities:
8.05
Comfort:
8.03
Cleanliness:
8.14
Mary louise
May 28, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Mozambique
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room InfoFacilities
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Private bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Body soap, Conditioner, Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Towels, Shower, Toilet paper

General

Key access, Heating, Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Fan, Air conditioning

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Patio

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa

View

Pool view, View, River view

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view, Pool towels

Exclusive services

Access to private pool
Standard Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 25 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Private bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Body soap, Conditioner, Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Towels, Shower, Toilet paper

General

Key access, Heating, Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Fan, Air conditioning

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Patio

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa

View

Pool view, View, River view

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view, Pool towels

Exclusive services

Access to private pool
Family Room with Balcony
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 30 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Family Room with Balcony

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Private bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Body soap, Conditioner, Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Towels, Shower, Toilet paper

General

Key access, Heating, Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Fan, Air conditioning

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Patio

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa

View

View, River view

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Exclusive services

Access to private pool
Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 32 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Bathtub, Private bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Free toiletries, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Conditioner, Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Towels, Shower, Toilet paper

General

Key access, Heating, Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Fan, Air conditioning

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Patio

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa

View

View, River view

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Exclusive services

Access to private pool
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Standard Double Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Private bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Body soap, Conditioner, Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Towels, Shower, Toilet paper

General

Key access, Heating, Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Fan, Air conditioning

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Patio

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa

View

Pool view, View, River view

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool towels
Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Double Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Private bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Body soap, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Towels, Shower, Toilet paper

General

Key access, Heating, Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Fan, Air conditioning

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Patio

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa

View

Pool view, View, River view

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool towels
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 30 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Private bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Body soap, Conditioner, Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Towels, Shower, Toilet paper

General

Key access, Heating, Tile/Marble floor, Trash cans, Fan, Air conditioning

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Patio

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa

View

Pool view, View, River view

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

FAQ's

Is this River House Lodge pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at River House Lodge?

Check-in time for River House Lodge starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the River House Lodge have a swimming pool?

Yes, this River House Lodge has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in River House Lodge?

Best-rates for the River House Lodge starts from $99 per night with includes TV, Toiletries, Guest Services, Entertainment, Oceanfront, Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Air Conditioner, Pool, View, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Restaurant, Security/Safety, Business Services, Bar, Breakfast, Internet, Laundry, Spa, Parking, Designated Smoking Area With all other amenities. Float Homes offers a wide range of floating homes, houseboats, and water chalets, ensuring each traveler finds their ideal water escape, whether planning a water getaway, a family vacation, or a pet-friendly retreat with the whole group.

Is River House Lodge a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the River House Lodge wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the River House Lodge has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the River House Lodge?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the River House Lodge indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for River House Lodge?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the River House Lodge are as follows: Non refundable Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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