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Hotel Description

An all-inclusive stay in Makhanda awaits you at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge. You'll be 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Kwandwe Private Game Reserve and 32.1 km (19.9 mi) from Amazwi South African Museum of Literature. Highlights at this family-friendly lodge include a full-service spa, a restaurant, and an outdoor swimming pool.

A day of pampering can include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a free kids' club, and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

With a stay at this 4-star Makhanda lodge, you'll be 32.2 km (20 mi) from Diocesan School for Girls and 37.9 km (23.6 mi) from Egazini Park.

Great Fish River Lodge Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

About the Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

Location Heatherton Towers, Makhanda, Eastern Cape 6140

All-inclusive Details

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Property Features

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities. Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Spa services, a complimentary children's club, and a picnic area are also featured at the family-friendly Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge. Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Makhanda lodge.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2001
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Free WiFi
  • Children's club (free)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (free)
  • Separate dining area
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge offers 17 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Separate bedroom
  • Dining room
  • Deep soaking tub
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Children's robes

Food & Drink

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily.

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Swedish massage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at noon
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 5:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

Policies

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, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Front desk opens daily at 8 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 5 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Gloves are available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • 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
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 350 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Hotel Names

  • Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
  • Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Grahamstown
  • Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Hotel
  • Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Hotel Grahamstown
  • Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Lodge Grahamstown
  • Kwandwe Great Fish River
  • Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
  • Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Lodge
  • Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Makhanda
  • Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Lodge Makhanda

You should know

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.