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Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star lodge with outdoor pool

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Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

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Great Fish River Lodge Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, free WiFi
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Overview of Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Check out the area

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Heatherton Towers, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6140
  • Popular LocationKwandwe Private Game Reserve6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRhodes University50 min drive
  • Popular LocationAfrican Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve73 min drive

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Great Fish River Lodge Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, free WiFi

Great Fish River Lodge Suite

  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Makhanda

On river.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kwandwe Private Game Reserve and 25 miles (40 km) of Amazwi South African Museum of Literature. Diocesan School for Girls and Egazini Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kwandwe Private Game Reserve - 6 min walk
  • St Andrew's College - 49 min drive
  • Rhodes University - 50 min drive
  • 1820 Settlers National Monument - 50 min drive
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kwandwe Private Game Reserve - 4 min drive

About this property

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

Family-friendly 4-star lodge with outdoor pool
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a complimentary children's club, and a picnic area are also featured at the family-friendly Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Makhanda lodge.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2001
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge offers 17 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's robes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kwandwe Great Fish 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 350 per person, per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Grahamstown
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Hotel
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Hotel Grahamstown
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Lodge Grahamstown
Kwandwe Great Fish River
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Lodge
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Makhanda
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Lodge Makhanda

Frequently asked questions

Does Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge.

Does Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge offer free breakfast?

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge offers free buffet breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge?

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

Is there free parking at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge have a pool?

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge have a spa?

This lodge has a spa, which features facials, aromatherapy, and mani/pedis.

How close is Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge to downtown Makhanda?

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge is 11.4 mi away from Makhanda.

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing experience to stay at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge. Everything was perfect, the facilities and all the staff The twice daily safari drives were wonderful, our Ranger had an encyclopediac knowledge of animals, birds and plants. Truly a remarkable place to stay for that very special occasion.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine, France

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kwandwe is a unique place. Nature is amazing the lodges are Luxurious yet made with natural material. The view from the lodge is incredible you can even see animals from there. the employees are very kind and service is above expectation The safari is twice a day . The ranger and tracker team was exceptional . We learnt so much from them. We were recommended by people who spent a few days there and we will definitely recommend this unforgettable place. We spend 4 nights and saw all the animals you can expect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Exceptional property with amazing staff and excellent game drives
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Fish River Lodge - August 2019
The Great Fish River Lodge offers beautiful accommodations and an excellent safari experience. We feel that it would exceed the expectations of all first-time safari travelers. However, we have visited multiple safari camps and lodges in four African countries and would offer the following comments. The photos on their website are accurate. The location is clean and well maintained. The linens are high quality. There are international and USB charging outlets. Wifi works well. We really liked that Kwandwe provides free laundry services as many locations now charge an additional fee. We liked that the camp is unfenced as this provides a more authentic experience. Safari drives at this location, unlike most we have visited, are in uncovered vehicles that necessitate the use of sun protection. They only drive off-road to view cats. The landscape is primary covered by thicket that can make clear viewing of wildlife difficult. We did not see the “Big 5” during our visit, however we did have multiple excellent wildlife sighting, including black rhino. While our guides/drivers were energetic, accommodating and focused on providing the best experience possible, we did not feel the same about the remaining staff. We perceived the lodge staff to be simply “going through the motions” without focusing on providing first class individualized service to the guests. The staff seemed tired and “burnt out”. We enjoyed our stay, but would recommend other locations to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay. Great game drives, saw all the animals we wanted, and had excellent service from the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing game reserve
Amazing game reserve. Our ranger Marc and tracker Andy went the extra mile to track animals for us. Saw lion, leopard and cheetah at such close range. So very special. We have been to a number of reserves in SA but this was by far the best., Certainly exceeded our expectations.

10/10 Excellent

kiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Utterly amazing, exceeded all expectations!
Utterly amazing, great staff, great game drives, great views! Such a special place and staff were so passionate about the animals. We asked for extra small requests and most were all met and with gusto! Could not recommend this place more! The extra events as part of the tours such as the BBQ and champagne receptions were incredible surprises. We had great rangers and a photographic safari that exceeded all possible expectations - including a post processing tutorial! I asked for help surprising the other half and they did not disappoint!!! Two very minor points, veggie selection was a little limited and the restaurant staff did need to be asked a few times after day 1 but as mentioned these were minor. If you can visit, you must.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb Safari Experience
We stayed for three nights,had some amazing safari drives and lived in superb style supported by the excellent staff. We had a couple of safari drives where we saw very little in the way of animals but on others had plenty to see. The park at 54000 acres was large enough that you travelled with only seeing the fence line once. We have done about five safari 's like this and would rate this highly but not the best we have experienced but often that is the subject of chance as to particular animal sightings/guides etc

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023