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Bushriver Lodge

4.0 star property
Riverside apartment with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Bar (on property)
Luxury Villa | Living room
2 Sleeper Luxury Suite | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Barbecue grill
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$53
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Explore the area

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R 40 Hoedspruit to Phalaborwa, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Blyde River Canyon
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Jessica the Hippo
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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3 Sleeper Family Unit

3 Sleeper Family Unit

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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4 Sleeper Family Unit

4 Sleeper Family Unit

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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4 Sleeper Kingfisher Cottage

4 Sleeper Kingfisher Cottage

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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2 Sleeper Luxury Suite

2 Sleeper Luxury Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 36 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury Villa | Living room

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 100 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard (Empty Lot) | Living area

Standard (Empty Lot)

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Hoedspruit

At Bushriver Lodge, you'll be 27.3 km (17 mi) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. .Each apartment is individually decorated and features a TV with digital channels, along with free WiFi, a private garden and a coffee/tea maker. A fridge and a microwave make in-room dining easy, and the minibar provides refreshments. A safe, a hairdryer and a desk are also available. Change of towels is available on request .For a drink, you can stop by the apartment building's own lounge bar. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to ecotours and game viewing. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.
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What's nearby

  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 28 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Hoedspruit Reptile Centre - 45 min drive - 52.5 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 52 min drive - 60.6 km
  • Jessica the Hippo - 56 min drive - 54.0 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Three Bridges Restaurant

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bushriver Lodge

Riverside apartment with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
WiFi is free in public spaces. A meeting room and coworking spaces are available. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Bushriver Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Hoedspruit apartment.

  • 1 floor
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Bushriver Lodge offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided.

This Hoedspruit apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Car required
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • Minibar

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Communal living room

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Coworking space
  • Laptop workspace
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In a regional park
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Ecotours
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Safari nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 floor
  • 7 units
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Ecotours
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Individual decor
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Bushriver Lodge?

Yep, Bushriver Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Bushriver Lodge?

As of 25 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bushriver Lodge on 4 Nov 2025 start from AU$53.14, including 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.

Does Bushriver Lodge have a pool?

Bushriver Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bushriver Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bushriver Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bushriver Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.