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Shamwari Riverdene

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star lodge with free breakfast

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Interior
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine
Property entrance
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Paterson, Eastern Cape, 6130
  • Place, Lalibela Game Reserve
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Rhodes University
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Place, African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Paterson

On river.You'll be 20 mi (32.2 km) from Addo Elephant National Park with a stay at this Paterson lodge.
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What's nearby

  • Lalibela Game Reserve - 39 min drive - 23.0 miles
  • Sundays River Dunes - 41 min drive - 27.8 miles
  • Matyholweni Gate - 46 min drive - 31.1 miles
  • Rhodes University - 60 min drive - 50.1 miles
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 61 min drive - 38.6 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Addo Brauhaus - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sandflats Pub - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Shamwari Riverdene

Family-friendly 5-star lodge with free breakfast
Shamwari Riverdene 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.

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 terrace are also featured at the luxury Shamwari Riverdene. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 5-star Paterson lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1992
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Shamwari Riverdene offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars (stocked with some free items) and minibars. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and are furnished with single sofa beds. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and espresso 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. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari

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
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Single sofa bed
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Welcome Lounge at Shamwari Private Game Reserve]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests driving to this property will sign in at the Shamwari Game Reserve Main Gate and meet at the Welcome Lounge. Return transfers to the lodge from the main gate are provided.
This property is located in Shamwari Private Game Reserve. The additional mandatory fee covers entrance to the game reserve.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Shamwari Riverdene

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Additional fees: ZAR 650 per person, per night for adults and ZAR 300 per person, per night for children

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

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1450 per vehicle (one-way)

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
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 credit 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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Shamwari Riverdene Lodge Paterson
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Shamwari Riverdene - All Inclusive Paterson
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Shamwari Riverdene to the airport?

Shamwari Riverdene is 49 mi (59-min drive) away from the Port Elizabeth (PLZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Shamwari Riverdene have an airport shuttle?

Shamwari Riverdene offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 1450 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Shamwari Riverdene offer free breakfast?

Shamwari Riverdene offers free full breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Shamwari Riverdene?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Shamwari Riverdene?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM.

Is there free parking at Shamwari Riverdene?

This lodge offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Shamwari Riverdene have a pool?

Shamwari Riverdene features an outdoor pool.

Does Shamwari Riverdene have a restaurant?

Shamwari Riverdene is home to Riverdene Restaurant, which features Fusion cuisine.

Does Shamwari Riverdene have a spa?

This lodge doesn't have a spa, but it does offer facials, hot stone massages, and aromatherapy.

How close is Shamwari Riverdene to downtown Paterson?

Shamwari Riverdene is 4.5 mi away from Paterson.

Shamwari Riverdene Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
There is no better safari geared up for families in the world. We had the best time ever as did our seven year old daughter, and the staff couldn’t have done any more for us. This place is THE gold standard in luxury safaris and Riverdene ensured it worked for children too without compromising quality for adults too. Cannot recommend highly enough and thanks so much to all the team!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Aventura

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the staff to the accommodations everything was amazing. They are there to make your stay an unforgettable experience. A must stay for a safari experience when visiting South Africa with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Mais que maravilhada!

Minhas já eram altas porque todos os comentários sobre Shamwari eram bons, mas eu não esperava o que encontramos. Transbordamos felicidade e satisfação! Esse lugar é mágico, indescritível a emoção !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023