Rio Vista Lodge

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

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

Reviews

9.0 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

Luxury Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Suite

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

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

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.

What's nearby

  • Inkwazi Shopping Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Malelane Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.3 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hamiltons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪tindlovu - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬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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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Rio Vista Lodge?

As of Sep 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Vista Lodge on Oct 2, 2025 start from $98.16, 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 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 hot stone massages.

How close is Rio Vista Lodge to downtown Nkomazi?

Rio Vista Lodge is 2.8 mi away from Malalane.