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Madikwe River Lodge

3.0 star property
Enjoy 2 outdoor pools at this 3-star Ramotshere Moiloa lodge

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Madikwe River Lodge

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Gift shop
Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Separate tub and shower, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Madikwe River Lodge

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

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Madikwe Game Reserve R24, Derdepooort, Ramotshere Moiloa, Limpopo, 2876
  • Popular LocationMadikwe Game Reserve1 min walk
  • Popular LocationDerdepoort Gate14 min drive
  • Popular LocationTshukudu Dam20 min drive

Room options

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Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Room | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxury Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Living room

Standard Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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May 15 - May 16
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About the neighborhood

Ramotshere Moiloa

On river.A stay at this lodge places you within half a mile (1 km) of Madikwe Game Reserve and 6 miles (10 km) of Derdepoort Gate. Tshukudu Dam is within 6 miles (10 km) and Wonderboom Gate is within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Madikwe Game Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Derdepoort Gate - 14 min drive
  • Tshukudu Dam - 20 min drive
  • Kopfontein Border Post - 74 min drive
  • University of Botswana - 80 min drive

About this property

Madikwe River Lodge

Enjoy 2 outdoor pools at this 3-star Ramotshere Moiloa lodge
Some rates at Madikwe River Lodge are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Madikwe River Lodge offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Madikwe River Lodge also features gift shops/newsstands, coffee/tea in a common area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ramotshere Moiloa lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
Madikwe River Lodge offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Ecotours
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Deck/patio

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Madikwe River Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 190 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Additional fees: ZAR 50 per person, per night for adults and ZAR 20 per person, per night for children

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

This hotel is on the Madikwe Game Reserve. The additional mandatory fee covers entrance to the reserve.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Madikwe River Lodge Three Cities
River Lodge Madikwe
Three Cities Madikwe River
Madikwe River Lodge Ramotshere Moiloa
Madikwe River Hotel Madikwe Game Reserve
Three Cities River Lodge
Three Cities River
Madikwe River Ramotshere Moiloa
Madikwe River Hotel Game Reserve
Makwe River Ramotshere Moiloa
Madikwe River Lodge Lodge
Madikwe River Lodge Ramotshere Moiloa
Madikwe River Lodge Lodge Ramotshere Moiloa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Madikwe River Lodge to the airport?

Madikwe River Lodge is 198.7 mi (330-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Madikwe River Lodge?

As of May 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Madikwe River Lodge on May 9, 2024 start from $391.48, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Madikwe River Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Madikwe River Lodge.

Does Madikwe River Lodge offer free breakfast?

Madikwe River Lodge offers free full breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Madikwe River Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Madikwe River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Madikwe River Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Madikwe River Lodge have a pool?

Madikwe River Lodge features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Madikwe River Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Madikwe River Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Madikwe River Lodge to downtown Ramotshere Moiloa?

Madikwe River Lodge is 41.7 mi away from Ramotshere Moiloa.

Madikwe River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing lodge in most amazing safari and game reserve park! Very well organized with breakfast lunch and dinner served in between the game drives. The food was super good and the wildlife guides and drivers are amazing! We saw so many wild animals!!! Ecen live chases of lions going for a kill. Hyenas ckeanung up left over carcasses. Incredible scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent and the Safari tour very enjoyable as we managed to see the big five. Takura the ranger and driver knew everything about the animals and where to drive to see the animals. The rock pool was great to swim and relax in the middle of the day and the Bush breakfast was awesome. Rooms were spacious, clean, modern and with views of the river. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and great location to share with family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great guide in Charles. Rooms and lidge are a bit tired. Staff wonderful. Very good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice lodge but 1bot.of 1.5 lit. for my1wk stayed
Nice lodges to stay in a couple of days only not a week coz the food was the same but delicious. Also they supply one bottle 1.5 lit of water for my whole one week stayed in my room just good for checkin only. Thanks god I brought my own water from hazy view grocery.. staff not too much friendly. The dinning room always late on time to serve my food. If you ask some questions about the food they won’t comeback to answer my inquiry..
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Kevin, East Sussex, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great Location - But Something Lacking
I've stayed at Madikwe River Lodge a few times before and visited Madikwe Game Reserve several times, staying at other lodges. I feel that things at Madikwe River Lodge are slipping a bit. It is looking a little tired (the rooms and main building) although nothing drastic. But what struck me was that they seem to be watching their costs closely. You now have to select your meals in advance. Nothing too wrong with that, but when they take this to the extreme and ask you to select the drink you want on your evening game drive at breakfast it's a bit much! Come on guys, do I really want to be thinking about whether I'd like a G&T or a beer later in the day when I'm having breakfast?! Just bring a cold box along with a selection of drinks then your guests can choose what they want at the time. That's what other lodges do, and what you used to do! Seeing my sole G&T lifted out of the cool box and served to me seemed extremely tight. On departure I asked for a bottle of water for my journey. However this was not given to me (remember I'd just spent £500 over two nights!), the bill was re-adjusted to add another £1 to it. This is the hospitality sector! Would I return? Of course I would. I enjoyed my stay, Madikwe River Lodge is a great place, and the staff were very pleasant. However, this place could be so much better. I suggest the management take a long hard look at what they are doing right now and start to think about hospitality rather than the bottom line all the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mr.A, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury bush break
Excellent location. Obliging staff. Good food. Staff from the General Manager to the cleaning staff made out of their way to make our stay comfortable. Fortune the game ranger was not only very knowledgable about the sightings but went out of his way to accommodate us.

8/10 Good

Js, Gabs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Enjoyed our stay. Seemed expensive but price included 2 game drives all meals snacks and refreshments