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RIO VISTA LODGE

4.0 star property
Nature lovers find rejuvenation at this Kruger National Park lodge where wildlife viewing pairs perfectly with pool time and spa treatments

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Rio Vista Lodge, in Kruger National Park, offers wildlife viewing in a serene setting. Start with a breakfast buffet, then enjoy two outdoor pools or a deep-tissue massage at the spa. The on-site restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Free WiFi is available in public areas.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AED 408
AED 469 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

Room options

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Nkomazi, RIO VISTA LODGE is in a rural area. Leopard Creek Country Club and Marloth Park Adventures Go-Karts are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kruger National Park and Malelane Gate. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Malalane travel guide
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Stand 1062, Lebombo Drive, Monte Vista Estate, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1320

What's nearby

  • Inkwazi Shopping Centre
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Malelane Gate
    9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Leopard Creek Country Club
    13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Crocodile Bridge Gate
    43 min drive - 75.6 km
  • Matsamo Cultural Village
    46 min drive - 56.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC
    3 min drive
  • tindlovu
    28 min drive
  • Wimpy
    4 min drive
  • Red Falcon Spur Steak Ranch
    4 min drive
  • Spar Diner
    3 min drive

About this property

RIO VISTA LODGE

Upscale lodge near Kruger National Park
A free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at RIO VISTA LODGE. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), game drive on site, and multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at RIO VISTA LODGE feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, deep soaking tubs, and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages

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 accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 6 AM to 8 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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

Rio Vista Lodge Malelane
Rio Vista Lodge
Rio Vista Malelane
Rio Vista Lodge Lodge
Rio Vista Lodge Nkomazi
Rio Vista Lodge Lodge Nkomazi

Frequently asked questions

Does RIO VISTA LODGE have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 6 AM–8 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at RIO VISTA LODGE?

As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RIO VISTA LODGE on 7 March 2026 start from AED 408, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is RIO VISTA LODGE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at RIO VISTA LODGE?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at RIO VISTA LODGE?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does RIO VISTA LODGE provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is RIO VISTA LODGE located?

Situated in a rural location, this lodge is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Inkwazi Shopping Centre and within 9 mi (15 km) of Kruger National Park and Malelane Gate. Leopard Creek Country Club is 7.7 mi (12.3 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

RIO VISTA LODGE Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meggan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, great view of river and animals, excellent food and drinks. Friendly attentive staff. Cannot wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Zach

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice grounds and wonderful views of the crocodile river. The room was spacious but lacked lamps and was very dusty. Our biggest complaint was the lack of heat in the rooms despite outside evening temperatures or 45 degrees F (7C). The restaurant was nice but service was very slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay but very difficult out to find using Google or Apple Maps. Address listed wanted to take us many km out of our way. Suggest property post an address that Apple Maps and Google maps can find.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poolen såg trevlig ut men för kall. I övrigt bra kvalitet på rum, restaurang och service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rent och snyggt i rummet. Smidig incheckning. Poolen ser bra ut men för kall att prova
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

wagner cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
O local onde fica o hotel é otimo, perto de um dos portoes do kruger. Porem o hotel nao é muito confortável
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janna

Liked: Cleanliness
Heel mooi uitzicht op de rivier! Kamer boven was ook prima, mooi balkon. Toen we melden dat de deur alleen dicht kon door hem op slot te doen, werd dit onmiddellijk verholpen.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Yvette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small room, loud fridge, bathroom is in need of upgrade. Not a 4 star hotel by any means (I run a lodge myself and know all qualifications and they don't meet them honestly), a 3 at most. Room not really very clean, bed is good but all furniture is old. Curtain does not close nicely. Restaurant has hardly any options for vegetarians and none for vegan. Nice setting on the river bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Rio Vista

W absolutely loved this place, on the river overlooking the Kruger National Park. Service was excellent, the guys did everything to accommodate us. Very very happy and looking forward to our next visit
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Rio Lodge

Fantastic views, really nice people, friendly helpful staff, real personal touch from the owners, could not be more helpful given the current world situation, bent over backwards to ensure the safety of there guests and staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Rio Vista Lodge 10 out of 10

Great place to stay. Friendly and welcoming and fab breakfast. It is a stone throw from Kruger National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good Hotel, we love it! Everything very nice, room, breakfast, river view and of course the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Unterkunft. Das Restaurant mit Blick auf den Krokodile River war außergewöhnlich.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

MaryfromAtlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was tasty & what a view of the hippos sleeping from the Deck Restaurant. The owner was kind & we had a nice chat. All staff were so polite & professional. The room is tremendous and so was the view of the grounds, river and seeing Kruger Park on the other side.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

chris, London, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place!! Location is fantastic for Kruger (10mins drive) and beautiful views over the river into the park! The whole place is clean and tidy with good amenities and facilities. The restaurant is convenient and the food was very good. Friendly and attentive staff. All in all a lovely property that I would definitely stay at again quite happily! And especially good value for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot just outside Kruger Park. The staff were extremely warm and the view was stunning. Looking out onto Crocodile river we frequently had lunch looking over hippos, elephants and crocodiles. The room was clean and comfortable and the staff were excellent in helping us organise tours. The onsite restaurant is also excellent and extremely affordable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schöne und ruhige Lage mit Blick auf den Fluss. Gepflegte Gartenanlage. Restaurant mit Terasse direkt am Fluss. Sehr gutes Essen. Aufmerksames Personal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schönes Zimmer und toller Ausblick auf den Fluss. Das Restaurant hat uns nicht überzeugt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sumit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location for Kruger. Great place to stay

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019