Ratings based on 50 Verified Reviews
4.6 Room cleanliness
4.5 Service & staff
4.6 Room comfort
4.5 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Cleanliness
Posted 29 Apr 2022 on HotelsThe place is good cause we needed privacy and away from town, but the place was not clean. In the bathroom the arr spider webs and ant hills under basin.
We stayed for 2 days and the linen was not changed, the was dust on the study table and the pedestals. When you drain water from the tub or flash the is a awful smell dont know from where.
But the receptionist Melody, she was the best 10/10.
by A verified traveler
Posted 8 Apr 2021 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
8 Apr 2021 by Inez, Hotel Management
Thank you very much! Hope to see you back in the future.
by A verified traveler
Posted 4 Dec 2018 on Hotels
by Deborah
Aunthentic bush hotel right on Olifants River
Posted 6 Jan 2018 on HotelsOur stay at the Bush River Lodge was very authentic and not touristy at all. Beware when booking on Hotels.com, however, as the owner said he was unaware of our arrival and was unable to prepare dinner for us due to his chef not onsite.HOWEVER, he was kind enough to drive us to a nearby restaurant which was awesome! Food was delicious & inexpensive. Rooms were very nice but the bathroom was a bit dated. Overall I would recommend this hotel and you also get to play with "Flippy" the owners adorable & lovable dog who is fluent in three different languages!
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Rustic chic
Posted 30 Oct 2017
Pros: The location, the architecture, the hosts.
Location: Nice restaurant with varied menu for dinner about a kilometer away. The hosts will recall the name--I don't.
Hosts were welcoming and attentive; the location was great for viewing birds and crocs. A drive out at night garnered us views of a Thick-knee, a scrub hare, and an African Civet. Breakfast on the porch overlooking the river was delicious.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Posted 26 Oct 2017
Short stay - ideally located on the Olifants river
by Dieter
One night stay
Posted 16 Oct 2017 on HotelsNice for a one night stay. However no meals on site provided. Next restaurant 8 km.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Los Angeles
Beautiful stay on the Oliphants River
Posted 25 Sep 2017
Pros: the location
Location: It's Hoedspruit, there isn't a lot to do but see game and eat at the restaurants in the area.
Tons of wildlife in the area (monkeys, springbok, kudu, impala, baboons, birds) in a calm and peaceful location. It can be a bit of self service but you have the full kitchen and your own storage and fridge if you book a room. You must let them know the day before if you plan on having breakfast so that they can prepare for you. They have houses available. The internet in the common area works great. Evening fire pits on the deck over the river and an outside grill as well. You have to drive through a couple of other lodge areas off the main road to get to it. Edward(sp?) was great and very helpful.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Brighton UK
Wonderful position on the river in the bush
Posted 18 Aug 2017Fabulous place. Ask for Wessels to organise a bush braai (BBQ)..absolutely wonderful and worth it.
by Haidee
Private bush hide-away surrounded by nature
Posted 28 Mar 2017 on HotelsBeatufiul bush hide-away not accessable to the general public. Large spacious and airy rooms.
Surrounded by wildlife. Cotages build on the Olifants river with amazing veiws and sounds. Very clean, excellent service, manager amazing and check in process flawless.
Self catering with full use of the excllent facilities in catering kitchen with each unit having it´s own grocery shelf and large fridge.
Extremely clean throughout. Needs some maintenance on smaller things. Drain at our room needs serious attention.
