Forword's River Lodge
1 Pearl Road Abbotsford
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Why people book this hotel
“Quietness”
“Man Mrs V is special, she made staying there so comfortable and amazing , the pl…”
“Friendly staff, and favourable accomodation and facilities and proximity to the …”
“She made our stay very comfortable, she was very warm and friendly”
“Our stay at Foreword's was fantastic, spotless rooms, genuinely warm welcome fro…”
“The room itself is modern, neat and well arranged”
“The breakfast was delicious 😋”
“The upstairs breakfast area has a beautiful view over the river and it’s a lovel…”
“The pool area is also very nice”
“The views , the pool and also the lady who's working the she's so nice and acco…”
“The location is beautiful”
Overview
Offering a year-round outdoor pool and barbecue, Forword's River Lodge is set in East London. Every room has a TV. All units have a seating area where you can relax. Views of the mountain, pool or river are featured in certain rooms. Every room comes with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. A range of activities are offered in the area, such as golfing and cycling. The nearest airport is East London Airport, 12 km from Forword's River Lodge.
Traveller reviews
Mbilini
solo_traveller
June 17, 2026
Small Windows didn't close properly and draft came in during the nigh
Yonela
couple
June 14, 2026
Everything, we had an excellent stay. The breakfast was delicious 😋
Bomkazi
solo_traveller
June 8, 2026
Quietness
SinethembaC
solo_traveller
May 20, 2026
“Keep it up”
Friendly staff, and favourable accomodation and facilities and proximity to the Hemmingways Mall
Solly
solo_traveller
May 16, 2026
Man Mrs V is special, she made staying there so comfortable and amazing , the place is lovely 😍
Nomfundo
solo_traveller
May 7, 2026
“Very nice”
Lady V was very welcoming. She made our stay very comfortable, she was very warm and friendly.
Phindiswa
solo_traveller
April 14, 2026
Our stay at Foreword's was fantastic, spotless rooms, genuinely warm welcome from the staff,and we felt at home from the moment we arrived.
Zama
family_with_children
April 6, 2026
“I wouldn’t recommend it to other people”
The view
Hubert
couple
March 31, 2026
“Beautiful riverside lodge and friendly staff, but the stay was affected by some cleanliness, maintenance, and moldy brea”
The location is beautiful. Being right by the river was amazing and we were given a key to a small gate that leads down to it, which made it easy to enjoy the sunsets and watch locals fishing in the evenings. We stayed in the Kingfisher room. The room itself is modern, neat and well arranged. It was cleaned every day and the cleaner did a fantastic job keeping everything tidy. Sheets were changed every two days during our stay. The pool area is also very nice. The pool is large and appears to be cleaned regularly. Because there are many plants around, leaves do fall into the pool, but I did see someone removing them. The upstairs breakfast area has a beautiful view over the river and it’s a lovely place to sit with coffee in the morning. I would also like to highlight the caretaker, Valencia. She was incredibly kind, welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. She even collected packages that were delivered for me and stored them safely. When we reported that the toilet was not refilling after flushing, she informed the owner immediately and someone came the next morning to fix it. Valencia truly made us feel welcome and at home.
Shawn
couple
March 24, 2026
“Peaceful stay”
Close to shops and restaurants
Olwethu
family_with_children
March 23, 2026
“Me and my son had a wonderful stay.Breakfast is always amazing and Patience was very kind and welcoming.”
It’s private and quiet.
Victor
couple
March 22, 2026
Everything was great,the lady was friendly,the place was clean and quiet.10/10
Siphokazi
couple
March 21, 2026
“My Stay”
Easily accesable
Bommie
couple
March 17, 2026
“Fortunately it was only one night. Another disturbing thing please update is the location”
Valencia
Luthando
couple
March 10, 2026
“Sweet Bloem”
Really spacious, felt super safe.
Malibongwe
couple
March 10, 2026
Mama Valencia made us feel at home, she was friendly and very funny 😂
Rachel
family_with_children
March 2, 2026
“Uncomfortable”
Breakfast was ok except the oily hash brown
Ralarala
couple
February 27, 2026
“Loved the breakfast”
How beautiful it was .
Busane
couple
February 23, 2026
“Excellent reception”
The hospitality very spot on.. wow the privacy at the best level... I would go there anytime
Elihle
couple
February 16, 2026
“It was good and welcoming”
The views , the pool and also the lady who's working the she's so nice and accommodative
Facilities
Activities
Fishing
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Soundproof rooms, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, BBQ facilities, Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Security alarm, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Laundry, Luggage storage, Packed lunches, Express check-in/check-out
Deluxe Room
Set apart from other units, this double room has an outdoor seating area overlooking the garden, as well as river access. The room has tea-and-coffee making facilities and a TV with satellite channels.
Double Room with Garden View and Private Bathroom
Set apart from other units, this double room has an outdoor seating area. The room has tea-and-coffee making facilities and a TV with satellite channels.
Double Room with Garden View and Private Bathroom
Set apart from other units, this double room has an outdoor seating area overlooking the garden, as well as river access. The room has tea-and-coffee making facilities and a TV with satellite channels.
King Room with Pool View and Private Bathroom
This double room has an outdoor seating area overlooking the swimming pool and boasts river access and views. The room has tea-and-coffee making facilities and a TV with satellite channels.
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