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The River Lodge at Thornybush

Property class: 5 and above

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At The River Lodge at Thornybush, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant, The River Lodge Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

About the area

Thornybush Game Reserve is home to The River Lodge at Thornybush. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Timbavati Private Nature Reserve and Selati Nature Reserve, while Mafunyani Cultural Village and Nyani Cultural Village are cultural highlights. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Thornybush Game Reserve travel guide
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Map
Road D1771, Orpen Road, Thornybush Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • A leopard resting on a tree branch.
    Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
    19 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Mafunyani Cultural Village
    10 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Ehlanzeni Collage
    22 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    33 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Orpen Gate
    45 min drive - 34.8 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    86 min drive

About this property

The River Lodge at Thornybush

  • Luxury lodge
  • At The River Lodge at Thornybush, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant, The River Lodge Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and garden views. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self-parking and valet parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), wedding services and a 24-hour front desk
    • A TV in reception, concierge services and tour/ticket information
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as private plunge pools and fireplaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries and deep-soaking baths
    • Decks/patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

All-inclusive details

    • Room service during certain hours
    • In-room minibar (all beverages included)

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 10 AM to 3 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 11 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The River Lodge Kitchen

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 2006
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 495 per person, per night.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

This property's mandatory destination/conservation and tourism fees are collected in advance of arrival to ensure access to the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 600 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 600 (one-way), (from 1 to 8 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The River Lodge at Thornybush have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The River Lodge at Thornybush pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The River Lodge at Thornybush?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The River Lodge at Thornybush?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The River Lodge at Thornybush?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does The River Lodge at Thornybush provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 10 AM-3 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 600 per person applies.

Where is The River Lodge at Thornybush located?

Situated in Thornybush Game Reserve, this luxury lodge is within 9 miles (15 km) of Mafunyani Cultural Village, Ehlanzeni Collage and Tintswalo Hospital. Acornhoek Plaza and Timbavati Private Nature Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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