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Rio Vista Lodge

4.0 star property
Upscale lodge with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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2 outdoor pools
Reception
Luxury Room
Lunch and dinner served, local and international cuisine
Exterior
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Stand 1062, Lebombo Drive, Monte Vista Estate, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1320
  • Popular LocationInkwazi Shopping Centre19 min walk
  • Popular LocationMalelane Gate10 min drive
  • Popular LocationLeopard Creek Country Club15 min drive
  • AirportNelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)57 min drive

Room options

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

Double or Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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 - 19 min walk
  • Malelane Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Malelane Gate - 10 min drive
  • Leopard Creek Country Club - 15 min drive
  • Crocodile Bridge Gate - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC - 3 min drive
  • Nando's - 19 min walk
  • Chicken Licken - 3 min drive
  • Wimpy - 4 min drive
  • Hamiltons Lodge & Restaurant - 9 min drive

About this property

Rio Vista Lodge

Upscale lodge with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast
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. 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, hot stone massages and Swedish massages.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Portuguese, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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
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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The outdoor pool opens for the season in January.
  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 8 PM

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 24 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Vista Lodge on 31 May 2024 start from AU$190.39, 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 deep-tissue 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.

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. 9 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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