Bushbaby River Lodge

4.0 star property
Riverwalk bed & breakfast with free breakfast and spa services

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Leopard Room  | Bathroom
BBQ/picnic Area
Garden view
Rhino Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$323
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov

Explore the area

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700 Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Rhino Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Balcony or patio
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Crib/infant bed
Egyptian-cotton sheets
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Elephant Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Balcony or patio
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Crib/infant bed
Egyptian-cotton sheets
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Buffalo Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Balcony or patio
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Crib/infant bed
Egyptian-cotton sheets
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lion Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Balcony or patio
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Crib/infant bed
Egyptian-cotton sheets
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Leopard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Balcony or patio
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Crib/infant bed
Egyptian-cotton sheets
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, River View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Balcony or patio
Air-conditioning
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Ceiling fan
Crib/infant bed
Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds

About the area

Hoedspruit

At Bushbaby River Lodge, you'll be 47.7 km (29.6 mi) from Blyderivierspoort Hiking Trail. Highlights at this B&B include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. At the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to horse riding/hire and bike hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights in the region of this 4-property class Hoedspruit B&B include Blyde River Canyon and Orpen Gate.

What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 15 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 40 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Jessica the Hippo - 45 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 51 min drive - 41.7 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Xitsumbeni Restaurant - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Silver Wings Spur Steak Ranch - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Bean - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Brewery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Hat & Creek - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Bushbaby River Lodge

Riverwalk bed & breakfast with free breakfast and spa services
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Bushbaby River Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Hoedspruit bed & breakfast.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2017
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Bushbaby River Lodge offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. This Hoedspruit bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and Swedish massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 8 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Bushbaby River Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 500.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 500.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: ZAR 750.0 per stay

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

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 500.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 500.0 per day

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

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
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Bushbaby River Lodge?

Yep, Bushbaby River Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Bushbaby River Lodge?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bushbaby River Lodge on 12 Nov 2025 start from NZ$323.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Bushbaby River Lodge?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like hot stone massages.

Does Bushbaby River Lodge have a pool?

Bushbaby River Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Bushbaby River Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and romance packages, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Bushbaby River Lodge.

Does Bushbaby River Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bushbaby River Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bushbaby River Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Bushbaby River Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bushbaby River Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.