Abelana River Lodge

4.5 star property
Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and outdoor pool
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November 2024
December 2024

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Luxury Suite, River View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Luxury Suite, River View | Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
R71, 35km from Gravelotte, Phalaborwa, Limpopo, 0895
  • Phalaborwa Gate
    28 min drive
  • Hans Merensky Golf Estate
    32 min drive
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    82 min drive
  • Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck)
    28 min drive

Room options

Luxury Suite, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 50 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Phalaborwa

A luxury stay in Phalaborwa awaits you at Abelana River Lodge. You'll find Phalaborwa Gate and Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate in the region. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .The restaurant, Makubu, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to a wildlife and game drive and game viewing. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Free English breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 4.5-property class Phalaborwa lodge, you'll be 27.2 km (16.9 mi) from Kruger National Park.

What's nearby

  • Phalaborwa Gate - 28 min drive
  • Hans Merensky Golf Estate - 32 min drive
  • Grietjie Game Reserve - 38 min drive
  • The Big Hole - 38 min drive
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 82 min drive

Getting around

  • Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) - 28 min drive

About this property

Abelana River Lodge

Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this lodge measures 1076 square feet (100 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Abelana River Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Phalaborwa lodge.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 1076 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq. m of conference space
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Abelana River Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include a shower. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Makubu

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 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 at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Abelana River Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 100 per person, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit 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 credit 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, Mastercard and debit cards. 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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Makubu Lodge
Abelana River Lodge Lodge
Abelana River Lodge Phalaborwa
Abelana River Lodge Lodge Phalaborwa

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Abelana River Lodge?

Yep, Abelana River Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Abelana River Lodge have a pool?

Abelana River Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Abelana River Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a bar, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Abelana River Lodge.

Does Abelana River Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary English brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Abelana River Lodge?

No, Abelana River Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Abelana River Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Abelana River Lodge's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Abelana River Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Abelana River Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Abelana River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taryn

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What an absolute experience! We were treated so well by all the staff from arrival to departure! We came with our parents and friends as part of our honeymoon and the manager and her team made some extra special touches to our room including a romantic dinner for 2 on the last evening - we loved it and so appreciate the lovely gesture. On the first evening I was feeling unwell from the flight and was attended to personally by the manager and offered some things to make me feel better which was really amazing as we didn’t even think to bring with Rehydrate or things like that. We had incredible sightings of elephant swimming in front of the lodge in the river as well as in the bush, hippos in front of our bungalows in the river, lions, cheetah (freshly released as we were ther), plenty buck and more. Do note that this park has thick Mopane bush so sightings are spread out but you do still see a lot and the ranger and guide make a big effort to ensure that. We even got to take part in a conservation darting exercise - which is a once in a lifetime experience- where a team of vets, conservationists, a helicopter and a group of tourists (us) went with the mission of replacing a male buffalos gps collar and a male lions collar that had a small snare on it. The darting was very professionally executed and so special to witness the conservation efforts of about 30 people and Abelanas team take part in. Thanks Abelana!

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Einfach nur WOW! Es geht nicht besser. Lodge, Safari, Food und vor allem das Team dort sind der absolute Wahnsinn! Unser Guide Duncan ist ein richtiger Herzensmensch und hat uns die beste Safari-Experience geboten, die es gibt. Das gesamte Team ist mit so viel Passion und Herzblut dabei und das merkt man jeden Tag! Es ist dort wie eine kleine Familie man fühlt sich so geborgen und gut aufgehoben. Nach 3 Tagen hat es sehr weh getan diesen Ort zu verlassen. Wir kommen definitiv eines Tages wieder!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023