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RIO VISTA LODGE

4.0 star property

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Property grounds
Lounge
Family Room
Family Room
Lunch and dinner served, local and international cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar

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Stand 1062, Lebombo Drive, Monte Vista Estate, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1320
  • Place, Inkwazi Shopping Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Malelane Gate
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Leopard Creek Country Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Malalane

At RIO VISTA LODGE, you'll be 10.1 km (6.3 mi) from Kruger National Park. Highlights at this lodge include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool along with access to a wildlife and game drive and game viewing. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Nkomazi lodge include Inkwazi Shopping Centre and Malelane Gate.
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What's nearby

  • Inkwazi Shopping Centre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Malelane Gate - 8 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Leopard Creek Country Club - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Lebombo Border Control - 37 min drive - 64.9 km
  • Crocodile Bridge Gate - 41 min drive - 75.2 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

RIO VISTA LODGE offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly RIO VISTA LODGE. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Nkomazi lodge.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
RIO VISTA LODGE offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 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 lift
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 8 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before 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 organisation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at RIO VISTA LODGE?

RIO VISTA LODGE offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 17 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RIO VISTA LODGE on 18 Mar 2026 start from AU$180, 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.

Is parking available at RIO VISTA LODGE?

Yep, RIO VISTA LODGE has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at RIO VISTA LODGE?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like hot stone massages.

Does RIO VISTA LODGE have a pool?

RIO VISTA LODGE has 2 outdoor swimming pools. The pool is open 6 AM to 8 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from January to December).

What makes RIO VISTA LODGE a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at RIO VISTA LODGE.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at RIO VISTA LODGE?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does RIO VISTA LODGE serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at RIO VISTA LODGE?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at RIO VISTA LODGE?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at RIO VISTA LODGE?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at RIO VISTA LODGE?

No, pets are not allowed.

RIO VISTA LODGE Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meggan

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

6/10 Okay

Zach

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

8/10 Good

JERRY

Travelled with family
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

Sumit

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

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 traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

MaryfromAtlanta

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with family
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 traveller

Travelled with partner
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

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

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 traveller

Travelled with partner
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

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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