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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in Skukuza awaits you at Lion Sands River Lodge. You'll be 18.7 km (11.6 mi) from Kruger National Park. Highlights at this all-inclusive hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa, and a restaurant.

A day of pampering at Africology Wellness can include deep-tissue massages and facials along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The buffet restaurant, Boma Dinner, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym along with access to a safari and a wildlife and game drive. Plus you'll find free WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free English breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

With a stay at this 5-star Skukuza hotel, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Greater Kruger National Park and 18.6 km (11.5 mi) from Paul Kruger Statue.

Suite (River Suite)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Luxury Room (River Lodge)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Room (Luxury)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

All-inclusive Details

  • Gratuities included
  • Additional gratuities accepted
  • All food and beverages included
  • Premium/non-domestic beverages not included
  • Local beverages and soft drinks only
  • Basic alcoholic beverages included

Property Features

Lion Sands River Lodge is an all-inclusive hotel. 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. Lion Sands River Lodge offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Lion Sands River Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Skukuza hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free valet parking and self parking

Room Amenities

Lion Sands River Lodge offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Private patio
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

Guests are served free English breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Boma Dinner - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

24-hour room service is available.

Spa Services

  • Facial treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages
  • Minimum age to access spa is 10
  • Deep tissue massage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

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. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Lion Sands River Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 9 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Lion Sands 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Renewable energy source - solar
  • Grey water recycling system
  • 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 not 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
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • 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 not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Annual carbon offsets
  • Humane animal treatment
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: ZAR 150 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Utility fee: ZAR 145 per person, per night
  • Resort fee: ZAR 374 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

Hotel Names

  • Lion River Lodge
  • Lion Sands Lodge
  • Lion Sands River
  • Lion Sands River Kruger National Park
  • Lion Sands Sabi Sand All-inclusive property Kruger National Park
  • Lion Sands River Lodge Kruger National Park
  • River Lodge Lion Sands
  • Lion Sands River Lodge South Africa/Sabi Sand Game Reserve
  • Lion Sands Sabi Sand Resort
  • Lion Sands Sabi Sand Kruger National Park
  • Lion Sands Sabi Sand
  • Lion Sands River Hotel Sabi Sand Game Reserve
  • Lion Sands Tinga Lodge Kruger National Park
  • Lion Sands Tinga
  • Lion Sands Tinga Kruger National Park
  • Lion Sands River Lodge Kruger National Park
  • All-inclusive property Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
  • Lion Sands Sabi Sand
  • Lion Sands River Lodge
  • All-inclusive property Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
  • Lion Sands Tinga Lodge Kruger National Park
  • Lion Sands Tinga Kruger National Park
  • Lion Sands Tinga
  • Lion Sands Sabi Sand
  • Lion Sands River Lodge
  • All Inclusive Lion Sands Tinga
  • Lion Sands River Lodge All-inclusive property
  • Lion Sands Sabi Sand
  • Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
  • Lion Sands River All Inclusive

You should know

  • Children 9 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
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*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.