Featuring pool with a view, garden and views of garden, River Cottage Lodge is located in Malelane, 13 km from Leopard Creek Country Club. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a microwave, a kettle, a bath, a hair dryer and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower, units at the apartment complex also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a patio. At the apartment complex, all units have bed linen and towels. The apartment features a picnic area and a barbecue. Malelane Gate is 11 km from River Cottage Lodge, while Berg-en-Dal Rhino Hall is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, 59 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
3 single beds
and
2 double beds
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Malelane
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ethan
    South Africa South Africa
    I loved how comfortable,peaceful and clean the property is. The location is really convenient. Close to Malelane CBD and also located on the Crocodile river. Once you enter the gates of the lodge it doesn’t even feel like you’re so close to town.
  • Juan
    Spain Spain
    Very quiet place next to the river, very convenient to enter the park. Lovely stay, and manager were outstanding. Would definitely repeat the stay.
  • Samuel
    France France
    Wonderful place with an amazing view of the Kruger park, we saw éléphants, crocos, hippos and a rhino. The room was great as well and the owner is really nice
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

Facilities of River Cottage Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Transport
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

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 apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

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

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted River Cottage Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


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.

FAQs about River Cottage Lodge

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at River Cottage Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • River Cottage Lodge is 0.7 miles from the centre of Malelane. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • River Cottage Lodge can accommodate the following group size:

    • 3 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • River Cottage Lodge has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at River Cottage Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, River Cottage Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • River Cottage Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Back massage
    • Horse riding
    • Full body massage
    • Swimming Pool
    • Neck massage
    • Game drives