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Hotel Amenities

All-inclusive Details

  • Additional gratuities accepted
  • All meals included
  • Minibar (all beverages included)
  • Room service during certain hours
  • A la carte dining included

Property Features

The lodge offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Colonial lodge also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. Complimentary self parking and valet parking are available on site.

The River Lodge at Thornybush has designated areas for smoking.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Library
  • Daily
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2006
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free full breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 4
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Number of buildings/towers - 8
  • Wedding services
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Garden

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

The River Lodge at Thornybush offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private plunge pools and fireplaces. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and free minibar items. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Thornybush Game Reserve lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Fireplace
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Room service
  • Turndown service
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Private plunge pool
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Minibar (stocked, free items)
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Deck or patio
  • Wardrobe or closet

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food & Drink

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 11 AM.

The River Lodge Kitchen - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

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

  • Game viewing nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby

Hotel Policies

Payment types

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 495 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 600 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 600 (one-way), (from 1 to 8 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

You need to know

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

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Host will greet you

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Service animals not allowed

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel Names

  • River Lodge Thornybush
  • River Lodge Thornybush Hoedspruit
  • River Thornybush
  • River Thornybush Hoedspruit
  • Thornybush River Lodge
  • The River At Thornybush
  • The River Lodge at Thornybush Lodge
  • The River Lodge at Thornybush Hoedspruit
  • The River Lodge at Thornybush Lodge Hoedspruit

National Rating

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

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