River House Lodge

South Africa , Limpopo
Kruger National Park, 27 Visarend street, Fish Eagle Bend, 27
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50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Larry

Nicely done to an early 1900’s style yet adding new bathroom and air conditioning.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Lora

Fantastic. Will go back. Property owners were a delight!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Sep 2025

Stephanie

I is in a very small town and I was very creeped out by the porcelain dolls everywhere.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Sep 2025

Keith

Don't waste your time staying in Rowlesberg

No contact with anyone just an outdated note on the door. Continental breakfast was sparce at best. 1 bagel was the only thing to toast. No yogurt
Note on the door said to meet at Carrio's(local wine bar) this was our dinner option. Place never opened & not many other options in town

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2025

Eric

Friendly gracious hosts. Great AC. Excellent place to stop while hiking the Allegheny Trsil. Would definitely stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

bruce

This place is an amazing find! Absolutely live everything sbout staying here.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Susan

Beds we so comfortable. Nice people.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Karisa

Clean, classy room, great amenities.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Good time at the River House Lodge.

Excellent stay at the River House Lodge. Our host Tim was a very accommodating and gracious host. He went out of his way to show us the local attractions and teach us the history of this area. The mountains, and river were beautiful! The lodge itself was charming with many antiques. We'd like to return in the Fall. Tim&Stefanie

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Charles

Awesome room in awesome small mountain/river town

The couple who own this place are awesome beyond words! They really care that you are completely satisfied with your visit. I can’t really offer any suggestions that would have made our stay better! We will be back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2025

Robert

Great place to stay if you love history and Nature. The host was amazing and he had a wealth of knowledge a out the local history.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Garrett

Perfect for what I needed. Very quiet. Super clean.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2025

Kelly

Was disappointed with the breakfast but the room was nice. Friendly owners

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

Donna

The property was as described. Very quaint. Very quiet. Would definitely stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

Bernard

A very nice experience

Very nice friendly people

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Andrew

It's nice B&B with a very hospital host. The other guest always seems to be nice and interesting

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

Joe

New fan of Rowelsburg

Great stay in a quiet spot. We loved it and the you can’t ask for better hosts.

For a great spot to eat try this store that serves great food, Cool Springs Park.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2025

Kathryn

Owner was very caring and helpful. If I’m in the area again I will happily stay here!

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Melissa

Absolutely can not be beat!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2025

Sarah

Great place to stay with nice owners. Came during an off-season and the owner was very accommodating. We stayed in room #1 the bed was comfortable, essential toiletries were provided, and everything was clean. Convenient spot for multiple hiking trails and parks. I would stay here again if in the area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2024

David

Great getaway

The House is amazing, and was such a pleasant trip. We will definitely be back again during the summer season. Thanks!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2024

Martin

Quiet, Charming B & B

If you like old style charm, you will love this place. The town is extremely quiet, so we arrived with a personal note on the note addressed to us, front door unlocked, and key in the door of our room. It was an early century 3 story house so clean and comfortable, we felt very cozy and safe. The proprietor has everything ready for you and has a phone number to call if any questions or issues. The table is set with a good continental breakfast, no charge, coffee and juices. This was set up each morning. We enjoyed our stay, very reasonable, and comfortable.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Oct 2024

Bibiana

I was a bit hesitant when I arrived at the age of the house, it’s old. But the rooms are clean& the beds were very comfortable. We did tear the continental breakfast because it was all package muffins & high carb choices.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Yinglin

Our family had a two night stay. In the beginning we were surprised at how old and antique feeling the lodge had. But we had a very comfortable stay. My 12 yrs old said the hotel bed is the most comfortable one he ever had in a hotel. The help-yourself style breakfast has many thoughtful choices. People in this little town are very friendly and the scenery nearby is so beautiful and peaceful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2024

Dorothy

Great victorian ambiance. A step back in time

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2024

Tram

It was a nice and cozy house

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2024

Luminita

Tim , owner nice, staff friendly, clean rooms, close to the river

Business_and_leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2024

Carole

No one greeted us and the front door was locked. We had to call and then Tim greeted us and was very nice. The breakfast was terrible. The muffins were in a package dated two weeks prior. Two of the three mills in the frig were outdated. Most of the food in the frig was outdated. There were a few oranges on the breakfast table. We didn’t see any other guests even though Tim said the place was booked.
The rooms were lovely as was the overall establishment decor.
The internet wasn’t very good but we’re finding that typical in West Virginia this far.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2024

Karen

Very clean, right beside river, quiet, and mattress was a 10/10 comfortable. Room even came with soaps, tooth brushes/paste, and lotions, everything you'd ever need for a nice trip.
The only thing I would have added to room would be a small personal refrigerator for left over foods or deli meat to make sandwiches or food. Eating out constantly gets expensive.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2024

Elizabeth

Character, and comfort too!

The River House Lodge is charming, unique, and very comfortable! The owner was also wonderfully accommodating of my late arrival. Would love to stay there again.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2024

Marie

Beautiful
Would have appreciated an ice machine

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2024

Timothy

Unique lodge

Loved the historic nature of the property. Antique items and original woodworking etc made it a very unique location. The pictures are a bit deceiving and make this look like a large mountain lodge (one even with a pool, though that is not listed as an amenity) but it is just a three story home. But that was fine, the only major issue was that they used window AC to cool the rooms. Our two rooms were very hot and the window ACs took a long time to make the temperature bearable. It did cool off nicely around 2am. Breakfast wasn’t much, not many options and nothing of a low carb variety. Wasn’t too concerned about until we realized there was literally no where to get anything to eat between the lodge and Camp Dawson. (Should have ate the muffin!) can’t really speak to the friendliness of the staff as I never met any during my entire stay (we had a late check in) But we had everything we needed so I have no complaints (except there was no hair dryer, it had one listed so my wife didn’t bring hers.) It’s no Ritz Carleton so don’t go expecting that, but it is a very neat place that you will remember years down the road (unlike a Comfort Inn!)

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2024

James

Older home in quaint village with Civil War history and pride in the heritage.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2024

Jessica

This quaint little town is perfectly quiet. If you’re looking to get away from everything. Only drawback is no cellular service but that’s most of the area. The best b&b I’ve ever seen.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2023

Michael

Actually didn't see anyone until we were loading our car !!! Tim came out, and gave us a little history on the place. Comfortable Bed, and excellent Water Pressure.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2023

Phyllis

Very quaint and lovely. Owner’s exceptional. Would definitely stay there again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2023

Michele

Nice & clean.......will plan to visit again ASAP!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2023

Sean

River House Lodge and the town of Rowlesburg are absolutely amazing. Everyone was extremely hospitable and welcoming. Highly recommend the River Lodge and visiting the town.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2023

Joseph

Beautiful old home, fully restored, in gorgeous, quiet small town. Very peaceful. Very clean and well managed. Friendly proprietors.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2023

Verified traveler

The lodge was nice and clean. Only downside was being on the 3rd floor, no AC (window unit was in a closit but not put in) an only 1 of the 3 small window's had a screen to open.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2022

Indrek

Lovely place to stay if you prefer unique experiences and not the chain hotels that all look and feel alike. This is a very nicely restored historical building, full of fascinating details. We got a very nice room, where the only negative point could be the bathroom door that didn't want to stay closed. There was no TV in the room, which was big plus in our eyes. Be prepared for trains passing the town (and making some noise). However, it's part of this historical place. If you rely on local eateries, then go early - i.e. before 7pm. A very friendly owner who kindly instructed to drive beautiful roads. If you prefer to stay in modern standardized hotels/motels then this place is not for you.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2022

Warren

Very Friendly owner.
Nicely appointed.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2022

Donna

Antique Filled lodge

It was unique, lots of antiques, good continental breakfast.
Room was tight.
Very clean and quiet except for the trains that run throughout the night.
Also there is nothing to do or see nearby the Lodge.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2022

WEI

we like the unique and beautiful decorations of the house, also the location in a scenic mountain area.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2022

Karen

Very quaint and quiet. Comfy bed and room. Clean and warm.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2022

Fiona

Character and comfort

Such a great place, unique comfortable and clean. An interesting place full of history so much better than the typical chain hotels. Highly recommended!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2022

Susan

Loved this bnb in this quiet little town.

We were in a suite on the third floor. The air conditioning from the window units was wonderful. The beds were the most comfortable I’ve encountered. The antique furniture and decor was very beautiful. Such a nice change from staying in the typical motel. We wish we could have stayed longer.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

07 Aug 2022

Nicole

For starters, this place does not let you know that the family suites are located on the 3rd floor of the property. They also advertise a pool and lazy river (neither of which do they have). The “lazy river” they are referring to is the Cheat River which is not an actual lazy river but a river well known for drownings and whitewater rafting. They also fail to mention that it is a guest house with many people on many levels. We came in late and had trouble getting our stuff up to the 3rd floor at which point my kids (who’d been in the car for 2 days) were yelled at that others were sleeping when they collapsed at the top of the stairs from carrying items that far up. Then while walking around to get settled (not stomping, just walking) someone was banging on the ceiling with a broom or something from below. The husband got mad that we chose to leave early, then when questioning the owners wife about this, mind you, we left early…did not request a refund and I did not bring the children back to the lodging at all even to collect our belongings) the wife yelled at me that of course someone yelled “IT IS A GUEST HOUSE”. So I would not recommend this place to anyone. The owners are rude, and liars…given that the “lazy” river they refer to could cost you your actual life. Also their continental breakfast is literally some granola, cereal, and a few oranges. (Also we chose not to eat anything as it was not worth it for us). Pretty sad. Not a family friendly place at all. What a joke

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2022

Shelly

Great place!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2022

Verified traveler

River House Lodge

Overall our stay was very good. The accommodations were very well kept and clean. It was also nicely decorated. I felt the breakfast was a little lacking but it was clearly listed as a continental breakfast.
Overall a very nice stay that I would visit again.

Partner