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Rhino River Lodge

3.0 star property

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, wooden walls, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden furniture, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A cozy lounge area with a thatched roof, wicker furniture, and a central fire feature.
A spacious indoor area with a wooden deck, a pool, and a dining area with multiple chairs and tables.
An outdoor dining area with a fire pit, tables, and chairs arranged for guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$1,077
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July

Explore the area

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P450, Bayala, Jozini, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960
  • Place, Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Place, iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A bed with patterned pillows, a wooden headboard, and wall-mounted lights.

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury House (Homestead)

A spacious indoor area with a wooden deck, a pool, and a dining area with multiple chairs and tables.

Luxury House (Homestead)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Cottage

A house with a thatched roof, a swimming pool, wooden deck, and a patio area with seating.

Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • 560 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Double Room

  • 560 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Double Room

  • 560 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Jozini

At Rhino River Lodge, you'll be 30.9 km (19.2 mi) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast. .At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the vicinity of this 3-property class Jozini lodge you'll find Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve - 52 min drive - 44.6 km
  • Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre - 60 min drive - 53.2 km
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 60 min drive - 40.7 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rhino River Lodge Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Rhino River Lodge

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Rhino River Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Jozini lodge.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Rhino River Lodge offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and fridges can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2005/017329/07

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 10 PM
  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Rhino River Lodge Jozini
Rhino River Hluhluwe
Rhino River Lodge
Rhino River Lodge Hluhluwe
River Rhino
Rhino River Jozini
Rhino River Lodge Lodge
Rhino River Lodge Jozini
Rhino River Lodge Lodge Jozini

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Rhino River Lodge?

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

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

As of 30 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rhino River Lodge on 1 Jul 2026 start from NZ$1,077, 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 Rhino River Lodge have a pool?

Rhino River Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 6 AM to 10 PM.

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

No, Rhino River Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rhino River Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rhino River Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rhino River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
O staff do hotel é muito gentil, nosso driver foi excelente!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Juste parfait

Magnifique lodge Des l arrivée on voit plein d'animaux Personnel très accueillant Safari hyper confort : 4x4 avec toit, couvertures, rien n'est laissé au hasard avec plein de petites attentions Nourriture excellente Coin salon lounge superbe
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good stay but perhaps better value for money at other lodges near by.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice safari lodge

Great staff, excellent food, wonderful wildlife viewing. Staff made us feel like family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous bush lodge in a private big 5 reserve

Rhino river lodge is a great place to stay within a private reserve. The enthusiasm of the rangers and their willingness to go that extra mile to find that animal sighting that you are looking for is what makes this place special. The chalets are enormous and the homestead is the perfect place for a large family or for friends sharing. Food is simple but good.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Loved everything about Rhino River, the accommodation, the food, the friendly people, the game drives.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Glimrende Lodge, fantastisk personale!

Rino River Lodge er for meg ekte Sør Afrika og et høydepunkt i ferien. Her får du mye for lite penger. En stor takk til hele personale som sammen med det fantastiske dyrelivet gjorde til tre uforglemmelige dager.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tres chouette endroit

Un hotel qui ne paye pas de mine mais qui propose un tres bon rapport qualite/prix. Confort tres tres correct, on y mange tres bien et les safaris sont faits avec un grand professionnalisme. On recommande vraiment
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money

Lovely stay! Great area, we saw lots of animal, a lot more than expected. Excellent guides, great service. Good food. Excellent value for money! We hope to come again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

berthold

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Nette Anlage fuer Kurzurlaub

Was unsere Safari betrifft koennten wir von den big Five jedenfalls 4 in freier Wildbahn beobachten. Die Tour war professionel gefuehrt und hat richtig Spass gemacht. Was unser Zimmer betrifft , war Ausstattung & Sauberkeit absolut in Ordnung. Die Kueche war durch weg eine Zumutung, das Personal , junge Mitarbeiter ohne professionelle Ausbildung ueberfordert. Sofern man den Aufenthalt ohne moegliche Ansprueche an Service oder Kueche akzeptiert ist das Safari Erlebniss aehnlich wie Thanda zum Halben Preis.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

safari

I thought the Rhino River Lodge was amazing. The staff were knowledgeable , and friendly. We were made to feel welcome and at home. It is those little things like walking you back to your room after dinner that made me feel special. I was really impressed with the accommodation and will recommend Rhino River Lodge to all my friends.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018