About this property

Elegant Accommodation: River Cottage Lodge in Malelane offers a comfortable apartment with a swimming pool boasting stunning views. Guests can relax in the lush garden and stay connected with free WiFi. Comprehensive Facilities: The property features private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, daily housekeeping, outdoor seating, picnic area, family rooms, full-day security, bicycle parking, and barbecue facilities. Comfortable Amenities: Each apartment includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom with a bath or shower, a balcony or patio, kitchenette, and a work desk. Additional amenities include a dining area, TV, and free on-site parking. Prime Location: Located 59 km from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, the lodge is near Leopard Creek Country Club (13 km), Malelane Gate (11 km), Berg-en-Dal Rhino Hall (23 km), and Lionspruit Game Reserve (42 km). Guests appreciate the convenient nature trip and scenic views.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
3 single beds
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2 double beds
2 single beds
1 large double bed
3 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Amukelani
South Africa South Africa
Th eoutside view was to die for,you get to see animals walking by the river
Shield
South Africa South Africa
Welcoming and engaging hosts.An ideal spot before entering the Kruger National Park. Situated on the banks of the Crocodile River with game on the doorstep.
Santie
South Africa South Africa
This place is amazing. Quiet, clean and really a home away from home. The room and bathroom are so huge! The kitchen are stocked with everything you need and more. The scenery is to die for! You are phycically on the bank of the Crocodile river...
Christian
Namibia Namibia
It was an amazing stay! We saw so many animals at the river from the terrace of the lodge. The room was much bigger than we thought and we had a very good bed which was extremy comfortable! It was the lodge in which we slept best during our...
Tom
South Africa South Africa
I didn't have breakfast because I left too early every morning
Renee
Netherlands Netherlands
The location right on the river is superb. It’s leafy and quiet, but perhaps the best was the welcome by Greg who rang us to join him and an elephant bull just by the fence munching a tree in the garden. The place for a campfire was very nice and...
Amanda
Australia Australia
Enough room for the whole family with enough bathrooms for all
Michele
France France
You don't see and hear the city that is just minutes away, you can observe animals on the river. The team is helpful and friendly.
Bernard
France France
Superb property on the shores of Crocodile River, offering nice views of it, with Kruger park just in front. The cottage is well furnished with a complete kitchen with fridge, stovetops, oven and microwave. The swimming pool is large and clean,...
Felix
Germany Germany
First of all, a big thank you to Greg. We had a great chat with him. Sitting by the river in the evening was fantastic and that alone made the stay worthwhile. The accommodation had everything you needed for a short period of time. If something...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

House rules

River Cottage Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 440 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 440 per child, per night
12 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 620 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform River Cottage Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.