About this property
The Rio Vista Lodge features elegantly decorated rooms and panoramic views of the Kruger National Park and the Crocodile River. It offers a restaurant, a pool, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Each air-conditioned room and suite at Rio Vista is elegantly decorated with modern furniture and colourful décor. All room types have an en-suite bathroom. Some rooms have a kitchen and the suite has a spa bath. A complimentary breakfast is served every day in the lodge. The restaurant is available offering local delicacies and is closed on Sundays. The bar has a large terrace overlooking the river. Guests can enjoy the various activities in contact with nature, like bird watching or fishing. The swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers offers a relaxing spot. Supermarkets, restaurants and shops are within 1 km and the town of Matsulu is 28 km away. Johannesburg International Airport is 383 km away and a shuttle service is provided upon request.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Esther
South Africa
“We had a downstairs room ,overlooking the pool aria and to the Krueger park The garden was very well maintained ,the pool fantastic ,especially after a hot day in the park” - Nancy
Mozambique
“The view is exceptional, the food was very good, the staff is very friendly” - Hardus
South Africa
“It was well situated, clean, and very friendly staff.” - Dumisani
South Africa
“Great location, close to the river where one could watch animals roaming around and having water” - Hendrik
South Africa
“The setting on the river was excellent. Rooms were comfortable and catered for our need. The food at the restaurant was delicious.” - Tandzile
Eswatini
“Excellent staff, great food and serene atmosphere.” - Wendy
South Africa
“Very comfortable and convenient stay in an awesome location on the Crocodile River.” - Mieke
South Africa
“I requested a bottle of champagne on ice for when we arrived as it was my husband's birthday and it was amazing!!The bed was decorated so beautifully and had petals strewn over it with the most elaborate swans shaped from towels.Whilst having...” - John
South Africa
“View lovely, breakfast good and location perfect for our needs” - Nadeesh
South Africa
“The accommodation was really comfortable and clean, the staff was very accommodating. The Spa massage was a bonus facing the crocodile river. Location of the property was excellent with animals coming close to the property fence and pool, will...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisinePortuguese
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- Restaurant #2
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
Please inform Rio Vista Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.