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RIO VISTA LODGE

4.0 star property
Enjoy 2 outdoor pools at this 4-star Nkomazi lodge

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Front of property
Luxury Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets
Lunch and dinner served, local and international cuisine
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Stand 1062, Lebombo Drive, Monte Vista Estate, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1320
  • Place, Inkwazi Shopping Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Malelane Gate
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Leopard Creek Country Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Honeymoon Suite

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Malalane

In Nkomazi .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Inkwazi Shopping Centre and 6 miles (10 km) of Malelane Gate with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Kruger National Park and Leopard Creek Country Club.
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What's nearby

  • Inkwazi Shopping Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Malelane Gate - 8 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Leopard Creek Country Club - 12 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Crocodile Bridge Gate - 45 min drive - 46.8 miles
  • Matsamo Cultural Village - 54 min drive - 33.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪tindlovu - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hamiltons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Spar Diner - ‬3 min drive

About this property

RIO VISTA LODGE

Enjoy 2 outdoor pools at this 4-star Nkomazi lodge
RIO VISTA LODGE offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly RIO VISTA LODGE. Self parking is free.

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

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
RIO VISTA LODGE offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.

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Nkomazi Kruger Lodge
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 17 reviews
$101 nightly
The price is $116
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Nkomazi Kruger Lodge

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Playground

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
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 8 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

Rio Vista Lodge Malelane
Rio Vista Lodge
Rio Vista Malelane
Rio Vista Lodge Lodge
Rio Vista Lodge Nkomazi
Rio Vista Lodge Lodge Nkomazi

Frequently asked questions

How close is RIO VISTA LODGE to the airport?

RIO VISTA LODGE is 38 mi (55-min drive) away from the Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does RIO VISTA LODGE have an airport shuttle?

RIO VISTA LODGE offers an airport shuttle.

Does RIO VISTA LODGE offer free breakfast?

RIO VISTA LODGE offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at RIO VISTA LODGE?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at RIO VISTA LODGE?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at RIO VISTA LODGE?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does RIO VISTA LODGE have a pool?

RIO VISTA LODGE features 2 outdoor pools. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6 AM to 8 PM.

Does RIO VISTA LODGE have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does RIO VISTA LODGE have a spa?

This lodge doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is RIO VISTA LODGE to downtown Nkomazi?

RIO VISTA LODGE is 2.8 mi away from Malalane.

RIO VISTA LODGE Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Zach

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice grounds and wonderful views of the crocodile river. The room was spacious but lacked lamps and was very dusty. Our biggest complaint was the lack of heat in the rooms despite outside evening temperatures or 45 degrees F (7C). The restaurant was nice but service was very slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JERRY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay but very difficult out to find using Google or Apple Maps. Address listed wanted to take us many km out of our way. Suggest property post an address that Apple Maps and Google maps can find.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sumit

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Yvette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small room, loud fridge, bathroom is in need of upgrade. Not a 4 star hotel by any means (I run a lodge myself and know all qualifications and they don't meet them honestly), a 3 at most. Room not really very clean, bed is good but all furniture is old. Curtain does not close nicely. Restaurant has hardly any options for vegetarians and none for vegan. Nice setting on the river bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Gerald

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

Amazing Rio Vista

W absolutely loved this place, on the river overlooking the Kruger National Park. Service was excellent, the guys did everything to accommodate us. Very very happy and looking forward to our next visit
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul N

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

Amazing Rio Lodge

Fantastic views, really nice people, friendly helpful staff, real personal touch from the owners, could not be more helpful given the current world situation, bent over backwards to ensure the safety of there guests and staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Norma

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

Excellent Rio Vista Lodge 10 out of 10

Great place to stay. Friendly and welcoming and fab breakfast. It is a stone throw from Kruger National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Norma

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

Excellent location for Kruger. Great place to stay

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

MaryfromAtlanta

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was tasty & what a view of the hippos sleeping from the Deck Restaurant. The owner was kind & we had a nice chat. All staff were so polite & professional. The room is tremendous and so was the view of the grounds, river and seeing Kruger Park on the other side.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot just outside Kruger Park. The staff were extremely warm and the view was stunning. Looking out onto Crocodile river we frequently had lunch looking over hippos, elephants and crocodiles. The room was clean and comfortable and the staff were excellent in helping us organise tours. The onsite restaurant is also excellent and extremely affordable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

wagner cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
O local onde fica o hotel é otimo, perto de um dos portoes do kruger. Porem o hotel nao é muito confortável
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Heel mooi uitzicht op de rivier! Kamer boven was ook prima, mooi balkon. Toen we melden dat de deur alleen dicht kon door hem op slot te doen, werd dit onmiddellijk verholpen.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good Hotel, we love it! Everything very nice, room, breakfast, river view and of course the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Unterkunft. Das Restaurant mit Blick auf den Krokodile River war außergewöhnlich.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schönes Zimmer und toller Ausblick auf den Fluss. Das Restaurant hat uns nicht überzeugt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019