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Bushriver Lodge

4.0 star property
Upscale apartment with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Interior entrance
Front of property
3 Sleeper Family Unit
Luxury Villa | Living room
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • BarBarBar
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Map
R 40 Hoedspruit to Phalaborwa, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Popular LocationMakalali Game Reserve28 min drive
  • Popular LocationHoedspruit Wildlife Estate31 min drive
  • Popular LocationJessica the Hippo56 min drive
  • AirportHoedspruit (HDS)64 min drive

Room options

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Comfort Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Garden
Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 36 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Comfort Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Luxury Villa | Living room

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bathrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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4 Sleeper Kingfisher Cottage

4 Sleeper Kingfisher Cottage

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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3 Sleeper Family Unit

3 Sleeper Family Unit

Highlights

Garden
Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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4 Sleeper Family Unit

4 Sleeper Family Unit

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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2 Sleeper Luxury Suite

2 Sleeper Luxury Suite

Highlights

Garden
Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Hoedspruit

Each apartment is individually decorated and features a TV with digital channels, along with free WiFi, a private garden and a coffee/tea maker. A fridge and a microwave make in-room dining easy, and the minibar provides refreshments. A safe, a hairdryer and a desk are also available. Change of towels is available on request .For a drink, you can stop by the apartment building's own lounge bar. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to ecotours and game viewing. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.
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What's nearby

  • Makalali Game Reserve - 28 min drive
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 31 min drive
  • Jessica the Hippo - 56 min drive
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 62 min drive
  • Blyde River Canyon - 109 min drive

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Three Bridges Restaurant, at The Outpost - 12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bushriver Lodge

Upscale apartment with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
WiFi is free in public spaces. A meeting room and coworking spaces are available. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Bushriver Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Hoedspruit apartment.

  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Bushriver Lodge offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided.

This Hoedspruit apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, German

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self-parking on site
  • On-site parking options include a carport
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Car required

Family friendly

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Travel cot

Food and drink

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared microwave
  • Freezer
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • Minibar

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Library

Entertainment

  • TV with digital service
  • TV in a common area

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 1 meeting room
  • Laptop workspace
  • Coworking space

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout curtains
  • Safe at front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Communal living room
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a regional park

Things to do

  • Game and wildlife viewing on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Ecotours on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Safari tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game drive nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 7 rooms
  • 1 floor
  • Individually decorated
  • Romance packages available
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Bushriver Hoedspruit
Bushriver Lodge
Bushriver Lodge Hoedspruit
Bushriver
Bushriver Lodge Apartment
Bushriver Lodge Hoedspruit
Bushriver Lodge Apartment Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Bushriver Lodge?

Yep, Bushriver Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Bushriver Lodge?

As of 4 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bushriver Lodge on 2 Jun 2024 start from NZ$151.82, 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.

Does Bushriver Lodge have a pool?

Bushriver Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is Bushriver Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as free infant beds and travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise Bushriver Lodge is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bushriver Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Bushriver Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Bushriver Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Nxobile

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness
The place is good cause we needed privacy and away from town, but the place was not clean. In the bathroom the arr spider webs and ant hills under basin. We stayed for 2 days and the linen was not changed, the was dust on the study table and the pedestals. When you drain water from the tub or flash the is a awful smell dont know from where. But the receptionist Melody, she was the best 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mahlodi

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

mrs joyce m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Aunthentic bush hotel right on Olifants River
Our stay at the Bush River Lodge was very authentic and not touristy at all. Beware when booking on Hotels.com, however, as the owner said he was unaware of our arrival and was unable to prepare dinner for us due to his chef not onsite.HOWEVER, he was kind enough to drive us to a nearby restaurant which was awesome! Food was delicious & inexpensive. Rooms were very nice but the bathroom was a bit dated. Overall I would recommend this hotel and you also get to play with "Flippy" the owners adorable & lovable dog who is fluent in three different languages!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rustic chic
Hosts were welcoming and attentive; the location was great for viewing birds and crocs. A drive out at night garnered us views of a Thick-knee, a scrub hare, and an African Civet. Breakfast on the porch overlooking the river was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short stay - ideally located on the Olifants river
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Dieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay
Nice for a one night stay. However no meals on site provided. Next restaurant 8 km.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Michael, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful stay on the Oliphants River
Tons of wildlife in the area (monkeys, springbok, kudu, impala, baboons, birds) in a calm and peaceful location. It can be a bit of self service but you have the full kitchen and your own storage and fridge if you book a room. You must let them know the day before if you plan on having breakfast so that they can prepare for you. They have houses available. The internet in the common area works great. Evening fire pits on the deck over the river and an outside grill as well. You have to drive through a couple of other lodge areas off the main road to get to it. Edward(sp?) was great and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Glen, Brighton UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful position on the river in the bush
Fabulous place. Ask for Wessels to organise a bush braai (BBQ)..absolutely wonderful and worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Haidee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private bush hide-away surrounded by nature
Beatufiul bush hide-away not accessable to the general public. Large spacious and airy rooms. Surrounded by wildlife. Cotages build on the Olifants river with amazing veiws and sounds. Very clean, excellent service, manager amazing and check in process flawless. Self catering with full use of the excllent facilities in catering kitchen with each unit having it´s own grocery shelf and large fridge. Extremely clean throughout. Needs some maintenance on smaller things. Drain at our room needs serious attention.