Tucked away near Jessica the Hippo, Blyde River Wilderness Lodge offers a tranquil retreat with free in-room WiFi. Unwind by the fireplace in the lobby or take a refreshing dip in one of three outdoor pools.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Bar
Pool
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Free parking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
3 outdoor pools
Breakfast available
Room service
Meeting rooms
Terrace
Air conditioning
Garden
Reception fireplace
Front desk safe
Self-serve laundry
Feel at home (6)
Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Separate sitting area
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
The current price is HK$763
HK$763
HK$878 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
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Blyde River Wilderness Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Hoedspruit. After taking a dip in one of the 3 outdoor pools, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
Afrikaans, English
At a glance
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Hotel size
10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Charcoal grills
Private picnics
Room service
What to do
Hiking/biking trails
Safari nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Pool loungers
Romance packages
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
3 outdoor pools
At least 80% of food locally sourced
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
Local culture and ecosystem education
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Turndown service
Memory-foam mattress
Free rollaway/extra bed
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Garden
Individually furnished and decorated
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 190 per person
Late check-in between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 250.00
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for ZAR 360.0 per night
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
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 does not have lifts.
This property uses solar energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Hoedspruit
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge
Blyde River Wilderness Hoedspruit
Blyde River Wilderness
Blyde River Wilderness
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Lodge
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Hoedspruit
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives, game viewing and safari tours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Blyde River Wilderness Lodge?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Blyde River Wilderness Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a garden.
What's the area around Blyde River Wilderness Lodge like?
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge is located by the river.
Popular attractions include Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, which is 20 minutes away by car.
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Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
19 Feb 2023
Wonderful staff, exceptional remote location on Blyde River,
excellent food! Beautiful grounds, swimming pool and comfortable room.
Perfect spot for a base to explore Canyon and area after Kruger.
Leonard
Leonard, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 May 2025
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Feb 2025
Rigtig godt udgangspunkt
Deres måde med at man skulle bestille morgenmad og aftensmad til bestemt tidspunkt og uden at vide hvad det bestod af var ikke ok.
Aftensmad og deres drikkevarer+ div var alt for høj i forhold til kvalitet og andre steder.
Ellers er skønt sted
Kristian
Kristian, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2023
Fred
Fred, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Nov 2019
Donovan
Donovan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Apr 2019
Die Unterkunft ist in einer sehr schöne Lage an einem Fluss. Das Abendessen war hervorragend.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 Mar 2019
Man hat dort absolute Ruhe. Hierfür muss man aber 10km schotterpiste fahren.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Mar 2019
Cadre magique et animaux en liberté dans le parc. Le calme et la gentillesse. Parfait
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 Mar 2018
Unterkunft mit speziellem Flair
Wir hatten eine ganze Gartenlodge und man fühlt sich wie in einem botanischen Garten. Das die Zufahrt schwierig ist, wie von anderen Gästen bemängelt, kann ich -trotz kleinem Polo- nicht bestätigen. Die Zufahrt ist so wie die Straßen im Kruger-NP. Was nicht so toll war, war der trübe Pool und das für SA-Verhältnisse zu teure Menü. Da würde ich eigenen Braai empfehlen. Das Frühstück war gut, wenn auch die Damen dort ihren ganz eigenen Rhythmus und Charme haben. Fazit: Wir haben die Zeit dort genossen und können es empfehlen.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Feb 2018
Schöne Lodge, aber sehr abgelegen
Sehr schöne Lodge, aber sehr abgelegen. Guter Service, Hatten nur Frühstück, das war aber gut!
Sabine
Sabine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jan 2018
Oliver
Oliver, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jan 2018
Fantastic food and service!
Fantastic stay! Cabin was very cosy and comfortable. Great service and the food was absolutely fantastic! 7 km gravel drive but so worth is, we saw monkeys, zebras and wildebeest on our way there. Relaxing!
Emelie
Emelie, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
12 Jul 2017
Gloomy and under managed. Extras extortionate.
David
David, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jun 2017
Tip Top - trotz abenteuerliche Anfahrt !
Nettes Team, tolle Zimmer !
Verified traveller
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
6 Apr 2017
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
14 Feb 2017
Abdullah
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
8 Nov 2016
Tolle Anlage sehr weit abgelegen.
Eine wundervolle Anlage, direkt an einem Fluss gelegen, super ausgestattet, tolle Athmosphäre. Tiere laufen zum Teil frei herum. Von einem kleinen Wildpark mit Giraffen und Zebras umgeben. Sehr lange Anfahrt über eine 6 km Wellblechpiste. Abendessen recht teuer, nicht sehr gut. WLAN kostenpflichtig, Küche spärlich ausgestattet.
Ralf
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
22 Oct 2016
Amazing
Wow, one off the most beautifull place I add a chance to go in Africa. The food is very good, the land where the house are is amazing. It's possible to see zebra, crocodile, hippopotamis, girafe etc. To go there you need to pass in a beautifull plantation.
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
19 Aug 2016
Séjour de 2 nuits, les chambres sont superbes, très bien décorées avec goût, ainsi que le restaurant. Le PDJ est copieux et il y a tout ce qu'on attend d'un PDJ.
Gilles
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
15 Aug 2016
Der Name WildernessLodge passt!
Essen sehr gut, Personal sehr aufmerksam und freundlich, Haus sehr klein, kein Schrank, Waschraum/Toiletten entsprachen nicht europ. Maßstäben, sehr lange Zufahrt über Rüttelpiste
Manne
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
15 Aug 2016
Road to the Hotel not car friendly 4x4s only
Stay was fine- happy with the place-however- the road to the hotel is terrible for cars.
Breakfast wasn't included and way too expensive considering how long it takes to get to town to buy supplies.
Jacolene
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
17 Apr 2016
Joachim
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
3 Apr 2016
Great location, an amazing experience to get there
There's nothing around and that's good. You need to drive down back roads for twenty minutes or so before you go through a series of security gates which help keep the animals in/out. If you come through late in the evening after the sun goes down you can see an amazing dark sky. The staff is very friendly, room was comfortable but be careful ordering the dinner...it ended up costing us more than our room :)
Ryan
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
6 Feb 2016
Extérieurs super mais intérieur à revoir
C'est vrai que le lieu est magique tant les piscines et notamment la rockpool que le restaurant et sa terrasse juste idyllique.le lodge était très beau de l'extérieur mais quelle déception à l'intérieur.deco peu soignée, pseudo cuisine avec frigo mais ni four ni plaque, salon peu accueillant et douche petite et bouchée.restaurant bon mais rapport qualité prix je trouve le tout un peu élevé.mais bon je n'oublie pas les extérieur juste fabuleux !!
Sabine
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
5 Dec 2015
Leon
Breakaway needed after great work year satisfy with lodge will recomened