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The River Lodge at Thornybush

5.0 star property
Colonial lodge with free breakfast and free valet parking

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Interior
Royal Suite | Terrace/patio
Reception
Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free minibar
Lobby lounge
Escape to The River Lodge at Thornybush, where luxury and nature blend seamlessly. Enjoy a full breakfast, unwind by the outdoor pool or explore the garden and library. With in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, barbecue grills, a 24-hour front desk and valet parking available.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

About the neighborhood

Map
Road D1771, Orpen Road, Thornybush Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ergens zo hier - ‬29 min drive

About this property

The River Lodge at Thornybush

Luxury lodge
At The River Lodge at Thornybush, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, The River Lodge Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), wedding services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in the lobby, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as private plunge pools and fireplaces, as well as thoughtful touches like premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and deep soaking tubs
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The River Lodge Kitchen

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 2006
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 495 per person, per night

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

This property's mandatory destination/conservation and tourism fees are collected in advance of arrival to ensure access to 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.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The River Lodge at Thornybush have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The River Lodge at Thornybush pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The River Lodge at Thornybush?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The River Lodge at Thornybush?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The River Lodge at Thornybush?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The River Lodge at Thornybush provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 10 AM–3 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 600 per person applies.

Where is The River Lodge at Thornybush located?

Situated in Thornybush Game Reserve, this luxury lodge is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mafunyani Cultural Village, Ehlanzeni Collage, and Tintswalo Hospital. Acornhoek Plaza and Timbavati Private Nature Reserve are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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