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Rio Vista Lodge

PO Box 474 | Riverbend Farms, Malelane 1320, South Africa
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Rio Vista Lodge
Ranked #9 of 10 Malelane B&B and Inns
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Malelane, South Africa
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

On my way to Mozambique we stayed at Rio Vista Lodge. Wow the staff was friendly, the room neat and clean. The bird life magnificent in one hour I spotted 25 different speices. We then had dinner on the Deck, we encounter elephants grazing on the river bank, and the food was great. When retreating to bed we heard the... More

Anita B, Owner at Rio Vista Lodge, responded to this review
15 January 2013

Thank you for your comemnts and hope to see you again More

Lichtenburg
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2012

I go to Malelane on a regular basis for business and every time I stay with Johan and Madelein it feels like I am coming back home. The service, rooms, food and friendly reseption is something I will always recommend to any one!! Truely feels like home!!

Pretoria, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012

Rio Vista Lodge a home from home and best value for money. Hats off to Johan, Anita and their excellent team for their hospitality and always making us feel welcome. Close to Malelane Gate for visits to the Krugerpark. We highly recommend a stay at Rio Vista. Huibrecht & Mannetjie

Zurich, Switzerland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

After travelling around for a month`s holiday...Rio Vista certainly had the most comfortable beds EVER! The hosts were so kind and the service outstanding. However only for a night, this is a place one wants to share with others as it is quiet only for hippos snorting in the river as you eat on the wooden deck terrace. Kingfishers balance... More

Midlands
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4 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

We had booked the Belvedere-on-river accommodation just along from Rio Vista lodge, but 1 week before our trip were told we'd been double-booked, so we booked into the rio vista at late notice, which turned out to be a very fortunate event as the rio vista had spectacular views of elephants, hippos, rhino and numerous birds including the famous fish... More

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Excellent service all round. Brilliant views from the deck. Would stay here again.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011

Hi, we had booked Rio Vista because it has a great view friom the restaurant into Krugerpark. It has a beautiful hotellike setting. Arriving there they told us about Linos Lodge, next door, same owner, same restaurant and view, but set in even more beautiful round rondavel-houses. Same price about, and on our request they even moved us over to... More

Banbury, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2011

The owner/manager was friendly and welcoming with good local knowledge. We stayed in the Linos Lodge chalets/rondawels and they were clean and well equipped. They provide mosquito nets and insect repellent spray in the rooms, nice touch I thought. The restaurant is an open "lapa" style right on the river bank where you can look accross into the Kruger national... More

Sydney
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16 reviews 16 reviews
9 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2011

Two friends and I stayed here for one night in March 2011. We choose this hotel for it's proximity to the Malelane gate. We were travelling in from another part of SA and weren't going to make the gate closing time for the first night of our visit to KNP. When we arrived at the hotle we were promptly checked... More

Taunton England
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4 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2011

We stayed in Rio Vista Lodge for 6 nights and wanted to stay longer. The rooms were very comfortable & daily maid service meant always clean & tidy. The resturant decking over looking the Kruger National Park was breath taking & we saw White rhino, croc & elephants early am / pm. The food was amazing & the service &... More

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Additional Information about Rio Vista Lodge

Address: PO Box 474 | Riverbend Farms, Malelane 1320, South Africa
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Region: South Africa > Mpumalanga > Malelane
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Parking Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 10 B&Bs / Inns in Malelane
Price range (per night): 72 AUD - 107 AUD
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We are a bird paradise with a variety of close to fifty species on our doorstep, with The Kruger Park our direct southerly border.Experience spectacular views from The Deck overlooking the Crocodile River as animals come to graze and drink while you eat. A dam with various species of fish for the catch-and-release angler. An ideal location for a much needed relaxing break away. Rio-Vista has four self-catering units sleeping 4 people, seven twin or double rooms as well as a honeymoon suite containing a jet bath and view over the park. All rooms are air-conditioned with DSTV and bar fridge, swimming pool and secure parking. Our facility is child friendly with spacious gardens. We have a lovely thatched deck and cocktail bar with an open view into the park. Our a la carte Restaurant serves the best meals in the region. Lino's Lodge consist of eight air-conditioned single or sharing chalets , all with DSTV, private patio, and bar fridge. Relax in a homely atmosphere, close to shops and the Malelane Kruger Gate. ... more   less 
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