Aparthotel

Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort

3.5 star property
Riverside aparthotel with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

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Exclusive House, 6 Bedrooms, Valley View, Mountainside | Terrace/patio
Mini-golf
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, garden views
Deluxe Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View, Garden Area (3) | Terrace/patio
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct

Explore the area

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R532 to Graskop, Matibidi, Mpumalanga, 1270
  • Place, Blyde River Canyon
  • Place, Three Rondavels
  • Place, Bourkes' Luck Potholes
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪123 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Chalet, 2 Single Beds, Resort View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
2 bedrooms
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Classic Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area (1)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area (2)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View, Garden Area (3)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 104 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Exclusive House, 6 Bedrooms, Valley View, Mountainside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 440 sq m
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 5 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Exclusive House, 4 Bedrooms, Valley View, Mountainside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
4 bedrooms
  • 186 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

About the area

Matibidi

A family-friendly stay in Matibidi awaits you at Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort. You'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Blyde River Canyon and 5.7 km (3.5 mi) from Three Rondavels. Highlights at this aparthotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and in-room kitchenettes. .You can enjoy a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and each apartment features a washer/dryer, a balcony or patio and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchenette that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a soaking tub and free toiletries. Free bottled water, a safe and a wardrobe or cupboard are also available. .The restaurant, Kadisi Restaurant, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. At the aparthotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the outdoor tennis court, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to mini golf. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Matibidi aparthotel, you'll be 16.4 km (10.2 mi) from Bourkes' Luck Potholes and 51.7 km (32.2 mi) from God's Window.

What's nearby

  • Bourkes' Luck Potholes - 21 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Echo Caves - 42 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Lisbon Falls - 49 min drive - 55.3 km
  • God's Window - 51 min drive - 61.6 km
  • Graskop Gorge Lift Company - 57 min drive - 64.2 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kadisi Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Three Rondavels Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort

Riverside aparthotel with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool
Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Matibidi aparthotel.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1968
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort offers 100 accommodations with washers/dryers and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodation at this 3.5-star aparthotel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Playground

Restaurants on site

  • Kadisi Restaurant

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace in lobby

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Meeting rooms

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • ATM
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free bottled water
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fishing nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Game viewing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding 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)

General

  • 100 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1968
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant 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
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
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
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, Mastercard and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Blyde Canyon Forever Resort Matibidi
Blyde Canyon Forever Resort
Blyde Canyon Forever Matibidi
Blyde Canyon Forever
Blyde Canyon, A Forever
Blyde Canyon A Forever Resort
Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort Matibidi
Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort Aparthotel
Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort Aparthotel Matibidi

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort?

Yep, Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort?

As of 25 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort on 30 Oct 2025 start from AU$153.65, 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 Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort have a pool?

Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort.

Is Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, children's meals and a playground, it's no surprise that Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort?

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

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort?

No, Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort?

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 Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blyde Canyon, A Forever Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.