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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
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Long Hope Villa | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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River Bend Lodge, Addo Elephant National Park, Addo, Eastern Cape, 6105
  • Place, Addo Elephant National Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Ulwazi Interpretive Centre
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Botanical Reserve
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Honeymoon Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Honeymoon Suite

  • Hill view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Long Hope Villa | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Long Hope Villa

  • Mountain view
  • 1615 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Pepper Grove House | Terrace/patio

Pepper Grove House

  • Hill view
  • 1507 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Addo

In Addo .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this lodge, you'll find Addo Elephant National Park and Ulwazi Interpretive Centre. Botanical Reserve is within 6 miles (10 km) and Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Addo Elephant National Park - 11 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Ulwazi Interpretive Centre - 15 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Botanical Reserve - 19 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Kirkwood Golf Course - 47 min drive - 29.1 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cattle Baron Addo Elephant National Park - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Elephant House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Herds Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lenmore - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Addo Elephant Park Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

About this property

RiverBend Lodge

Luxurious 5-star lodge with safari
Some rates at RiverBend 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.

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.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury RiverBend Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Addo lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1999
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
RiverBend Lodge offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Premium satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Addo lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Travel crib

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 full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
An additional SANPark daily entrance fee and SANPark private concession fee calculated as 7.5% of the total bill apply for guests booking the breakfast rate only. Additional charges apply for all extras.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

An additional SANPark daily entrance fee and SANPark private concession fee calculated as 7.5% of the total bill apply for guests booking the breakfast rate only. Additional charges apply for all extras.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Service fee: 7.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 7:00 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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

River Bend Addo
River Bend Lodge Addo
River Bend Hotel Addo Elephant National Park
River Bend Lodge
RiverBend Lodge Addo
RiverBend Lodge Lodge
RiverBend Lodge Lodge Addo

Frequently asked questions

How close is RiverBend Lodge to the airport?

RiverBend Lodge is 45.6 mi (79-min drive) away from the Port Elizabeth (PLZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at RiverBend Lodge?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RiverBend Lodge on Jun 15, 2026 start from $599, including 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 RiverBend Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at RiverBend Lodge.

Does RiverBend Lodge offer free breakfast?

RiverBend Lodge offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at RiverBend Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at RiverBend Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at RiverBend Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does RiverBend Lodge have a pool?

RiverBend Lodge features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does RiverBend Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does RiverBend Lodge have a spa?

This lodge doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages, mani/pedis, and aromatherapy.

How close is RiverBend Lodge to downtown Addo?

RiverBend Lodge is 6.6 mi away from Addo.

RiverBend Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set inside Addo, you get 5 star service, and knowledgeable game guides who zero in on your individual needs. Lots of elephants, kudu, zebra, and a mating pair of lions made for outstanding sightings.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yicheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly, a five star experience that went above and beyond expectations because of Ranger John! He is an expert level two ranger; has deep knowledge of the nature and history of the land is completely unparalleled! There are many times where he was able to see animals that no one else could see because of his 40 years of experience in the bush. On one of the game drives, he smelled a carcass, and we went to explore the carcass and subsequently which led us to who hidden lions that were finished feasting on the carcass! If John had not been in tune with the sights, sounds, smells of the animals in the land, we would not have been able to see these lions!! In addition, John had shared his excellent knowledge history of politics within the region, which was extremely eye-opening! He is a renaissance man. Truly, I wish I could take John with me as a guide all throughout Africa. The food was 7/10, service in the restaurant was 8/10, the rooms itself were 8/10, but ranger John was 100/10 and truly made this an unforgettable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wundervolle Lodge im Addo Nationalpark. Es lässt sich jedoch nicht verbergen, dass der Zahn der Zeit nagt und an der einen oder anderen Stelle renovationsbedarf herrscht.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb accommdation snd food. Stunning close up elephant experiences and we were fortunate enough to also see lions, againe very close up. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ganz tolles Erlebnis, toller Guide, absolute Empfehlung!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald N

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

Superb service, magnificent location

Truly remarkable service from the management and staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald N

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

The very best of South Africa

A truly remarkable lodge, staffed by attentive, smart and genuinely friendly people. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Einzigartige Location und hervorragender Service. Die Köchin hat das Dinner sogar persönlich auf unsere individuellen Wunsche angepasst.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was an amazing place to stay in. How ever, the dinner which the establishment marketed as “gourmet” was a bit disappointing.. nice but nothing special, or that “wow” effect which you would expect from a gourmet meal. A bit unimaginative.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schön dort und die game drives sehr samtenem, da direkt von der Lodge aus!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A Safari Treat

Overall we enjoyed our stay at the River Bend. The staff were friendly and helpful. Darlington was our Ranger for the Game Drives, who is very experienced, knowledgeable and very pleasant. During our stay we were lucky to see four of the "Big Five" and enjoyed each Game Drive. The furnishings at the River Bend are in need of some TLC; furniture is worn, the bathroom towels old and areas such as the the library need a good dusting- we found "coffee-table" style books coated in thick dust. It is has a "faded glory" colonial style, which needs updating to make it luxurious.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rory

A very tranquil and relaxing stay, with fantastic food, and very informative game drives.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Lovely family friendly lodge

We stayed at River Bend Lodge with another family. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The game drives were amazing and we were lucky to have some good sightings . Our game ranger was extremely knowledgeable and full of fun facts which kept the children entertained. Our room was a little tired and the water pressure wasn't great would be our only complaints . Overall we had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great place to stay in Addo.

We were the only couple staying at the lodge,our table for breakfast lunch and dinner was set next to the log burning fire..Staff were warm and friendly ,only too happy to ensure our stay was a pleasurable one..We had 2 game drives while we were here, so much more wildlife than in public areas at Addo.There is also a watering hole for animal viewing.Highly recommend the lodge..WiFi was good in the room and around the property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

sds

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

Kid friendly safari lodge

We just got back from a two night stay.. great rooms, lovely food. Really friendly staff, excellent safari guide. Maybe a few more up to date toys in the kids play room would be nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAULO H C

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

Great Hotel with its own Nature Reserve

Wonderful place, great service, superb food, great Game Drives ! Wonderful holidays !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Sublime luxury

Amazing place with a real luxurious touch and attention to detail regarding service. Would love to come back and stay longer although it is pricey. Dinner and wine was very good value though. We had honeymoon suite with own private plunge pool and outside shower. Loved watching elephants at the watering hole.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Exceptional

The staff could not have been better and the entire experience was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

Old world charm

Lovely helpful and welcoming staff. Sadly we didn't see any Elephants while at the property!! Rooms very comfortable, food excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

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

Ótima experiencia

O Lodge fica dentro de uma reserva particular ao lado do Addo Elephant Park. Excelente quarto com cama super king. Com um jardim muito agradável entre os chalets. Restaurante de excelente qualidade. Funcionários extremamente cordiais. O game drive pela reserva é muito recomendável. Talvez uma única melhoria poderia ser no café da manhã que é um pouco limitado nas opções do buffet,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Brigitta

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

5 * Lodge am Rande des Addo Elephant Parks

Sehr gute 5 * Lodge am Rande des Addo Elephant Parks. Super Chalets, großer Pool, outdoor Abendessen, Sehr gute Menüs, freundliches Personal. 2-Std. Game Drives in den Bergen um die Lodge: nur wenige Tiere, aber überwältigende Landschaft. Besser: Permit durch die Lodge für den Addo Elephant Park, 3-4 Stunden im eigenen Auto durch den Park mit Sicht auf viele Elephanten, Zebras, Kudus. Löwen, Leoparden, Hippos im Regelfall nicht zu sehen, keine Giraffen im Park. Expedia sollte den Hinweis auf die Pflicht-Zusatzkosten vor Ort korrigieren (s.u.)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kiritkumar

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

Great place to enjoy game drives

Very friendly staff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alun

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

Excellent three days of game watching in comfort

Excellent stay in very comfortable lodge with super service, very informed guide, who managed to show us elephants, rhinos, lions, zebras , buffalo, warthogs, various boks and birds and thoroughly recommended.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Eine Farm in Afrika

Wunderschöne Lodge mit Hauselefanten.Schön eingebettet in die Landschaft Südafrikas.Stimmungsvolles Ambiente zum Essen (sehr gut) auf der Veranda. Zur Buchung über Expedia: keine Aufklärung über Zusatzgebühren von immerhin 7,5% auf "alles"!!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schöner Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte. Hervorragender und freundlicher Service in einer wunderschön gelegenen Lodge. Können wir uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen!