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Rio Vista Lodge

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

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2 outdoor pools
Reception
Honeymoon Suite
Lunch and dinner served, local and international cuisine
Exterior

Overview of Rio Vista Lodge

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Highlight
  • Offers an outdoor pool. Only 5% of properties have this in Nkomazi.

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
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
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Room options

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
  • 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
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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About the area

Malalane

Located in Nkomazi, Rio Vista Lodge is in a rural area. Leopard Creek Country Club and Marloth Park Adventures Go-Karts are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kruger National Park and Malelane Gate. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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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 near Kruger National Park
A free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Rio Vista Lodge. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff, game drive on-site and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Rio Vista Lodge have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep-soaking baths plus free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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–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

  • 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 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

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
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

Does Rio Vista Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 6 AM to 8 PM.

Is Rio Vista Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rio Vista Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rio Vista Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rio Vista Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Rio Vista Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Rio Vista Lodge located?

Situated in a rural location, this lodge is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Inkwazi Shopping Centre and within 9 miles (15 km) of Kruger National Park and Malelane Gate. Leopard Creek Country Club is 7.7 mi (12.3 km) away.

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