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Areena Riverside Resort

4.0 star property
Hotel in Great Kei with a full-service spa and an outdoor pool

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BBQ/picnic area
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Traditional Bungalow | View from room
Cottage, 3 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Traditional Chalet | View from room
Areena Riverside Resort offers a peaceful escape with a garden, playground, and spa services like massages and body wraps. Guests can dine at the restaurant, explore hiking trails and fishing spots, enjoy the outdoor pool, and unwind in the arcade room for evening entertainment.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AED 197
AED 227 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Room options

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Double Room | 2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Traditional Bungalow | View from room

Traditional Bungalow

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
East Coast Resorts Rd, Corner of Glen Garriff Turn-off, Great Kei, Eastern Cape, 5259

What's nearby

  • Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Cintsa Beach - 15 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Bonza Bay Beach - 26 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Nahoon Beach - 27 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Governors House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪blue goose cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Clubhouse - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Areena Riverside Resort

Upscale hotel
At Areena Riverside Resort, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Active travelers can enjoy archery, hiking/biking, and a ropes course at this hotel. Indulge in a body wrap, a facial, and a body scrub at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like ziplining and fishing. WiFi in public areas (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and barbecue grills
  • A billiards/pool table, meeting rooms, and a TV in the lobby
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Patios, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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7.0 out of 10, Good, 28 reviews
The price is AED 182
AED 210 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 160 per day)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 80 to 130 for adults and ZAR 80 to 130 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Ropes course
  • Segway rentals/tours
  • TV in common areas
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 65 per pet, per night
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 80 to 130 for adults, and ZAR 80 to 130 for children
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: ZAR 160 per day (1-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: ZAR 65 per pet, per night
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Areena Riverside Resort Great Kei
Areena Riverside Great Kei
Areena Riverside Resort Hotel
Areena Riverside Resort Great Kei
Areena Riverside Resort Hotel Great Kei

Frequently asked questions

Does Areena Riverside Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Areena Riverside Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of ZAR 65 per pet, per night. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Areena Riverside Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Areena Riverside Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Areena Riverside Resort?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Areena Riverside Resort located?

Situated near the beach, this spa hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club, Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve, and Cintsa Beach. Kwelera Island Local Nature Reserve and Emerald Vale Brewery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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