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Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge

Eastern Cape-Port Elizabeth · South Africa

Kenton-On-SeaView location

8.4/10Excellent11 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition8.8/108.8
Location10.0/1010.0
Neighborhood10.0/1010.0
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Boma serving guests of Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily. Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Located in Kenton on Sea, Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Beachcomber Horse Trails and Kariega Heights. This all-inclusive lodge is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Kenton Marina and 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Kariega Centre.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 6:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators No front desk Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

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

    • Destination fee: ZAR 250 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 4 years of age.

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

  • You need to know
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 3300.00 per person (one-way)

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

  • Spoken Language

    Afrikaans

    English

Nearby attractions

Beachcomber Horse Trails 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Kenton Marina 13.7 km / 8.5 mi
Kariega Centre 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
Kariega Heights 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
Mosaic Studio 14.5 km / 9 mi
Ndlambe Local Municipality Kenton-on-Sea Office 14.8 km / 9.2 mi
John Muirhead Nature Reserve 14.8 km / 9.2 mi
Kenton on Sea Beach 15 km / 9.3 mi
Shelley Bay 15.6 km / 9.7 mi
Quin Sculpture Garden 26.8 km / 16.7 mi
Sports Green 36.4 km / 22.6 mi
Shipwreck Hiking & Canoe Trails 36.8 km / 22.9 mi
The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club 37.1 km / 23 mi
Great Fish Point Lighthouse 37.4 km / 23.3 mi
Kwena Golf 37.5 km / 23.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 10
  • lodge
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Fireplace
  • Hotel safe
  • Newspaper stand
  • Shop
  • Terrace
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  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Library
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • TV lounge
  • Spa treatments
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Canoeing
  • Safari
Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • LODGE TWO BEDSLODGE • TWO BEDS • 5 m²LOD.2B
    LODGE TWO BEDSPhoto unavailable4 photos

    Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge

    LODGE TWO BEDS

    Room photos

    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Room type
    LODGE
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: LOD.2B

    Room amenities

    • Bathrobes
    • Fan
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Housekeeping
    • Fridge
    • Hairdryer
    • Minibar
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Safe
    • Balcony
    • Toiletries
    • Desk

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • LODGE ONE BEDROOMLODGE • ONE BEDROOM • 5 m²LOD.B1
    LODGE ONE BEDROOMPhoto unavailable4 photos

    Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge

    LODGE ONE BEDROOM

    Room photos

    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Room type
    LODGE
    View / characteristic
    ONE BEDROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: LOD.B1

    Room amenities

    • Bathrobes
    • Hairdryer
    • Minibar
    • Fridge
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Safe
    • Balcony
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Fan
    • Housekeeping

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge

8.4
Excellent
11 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Location
10.0 /10
Neighborhood
10.0 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
5 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2025
Robert

Wonderful!

Absolutely wonderful stay. Our driver Leigh was excellent - thank you! The whole team are brilliant, the location on the river is stunning and we went via boat for part of one drive. Saw heaps of animals on safari. An unforgettable experience.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2024
Elaine
Amazing game reserve with very knowledgeable rangers. Very bespoke and special. Facilities were luxurious and hospitality was amazing.,highly recommend .
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
20 May 2018
Coralie

Disapppointing stay

Good cases taken directly to our lodge which we got to by golf cart. (This broke down the following day and replacements lights did not work so was given a torch!)(Really!) Barbeque one evening but difficult to actually see what I was eating as the light wasn't good. Face clothes disappeared, asked for 2 replacements, 1 given, likewise mini bar wasn't stocked properly. We were told that our group had to all do the same thing during the free time between drives, yet when we went to the beach, we had people from other groups joining us. Likewise when we asked about doing a bush walk, we went with another 2 people and it was only from the main lodge, not what we'd been given to expect, which was why my mother decided not to come. There was never any canoe session which we'd also requested and was the reason we'd chosen the river lodge for the other activities between drives. There was an issue with the pool malfunctioning and making a noise on our last night which was reported but nothing done. The phone to the lodge didn't work! The only way to contact reception was by going outside, getting in the golf cart and driving up to the main lodge. Not good enough as it was horrible being so cut off. No wifi in lodges which would be better. Towels from the pool were not removed but just left after day 1, so never checked. Query Big5 as the leopard hasn't been seen for 6 months we were told.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2014
hoyland

fantastic stay

from start to the end it was just the best time I have had on a adventure holiday every thing was 100% Thanks to all the crew at River Lodge.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2013
Vaughan

First Class Game Reserve

A wonderful game reserve, staff extremely friendly and helpful,the game rangers knowledgable and friendly.Food excellent, room excellent. It would be hard to find a better game reserve. Saw many wonderful animals at close range.

Location & surroundings

Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge
Kenton-On-Sea, Kenton On Sea, South Africa

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