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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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet, Breakfast to go

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Esther
    South Africa 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 Mozambique
    The view is exceptional, the food was very good, the staff is very friendly
  • Hardus
    South Africa South Africa
    It was well situated, clean, and very friendly staff.
  • Dumisani
    South Africa South Africa
    Great location, close to the river where one could watch animals roaming around and having water
  • Hendrik
    South Africa 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 Eswatini
    Excellent staff, great food and serene atmosphere.
  • Wendy
    South Africa South Africa
    Very comfortable and convenient stay in an awesome location on the Crocodile River.
  • Mieke
    South Africa 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 South Africa
    View lovely, breakfast good and location perfect for our needs
  • Nadeesh
    South Africa 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

2 restaurants on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
  • Restaurant #2

    No additional info available

House rules

Rio Vista Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.