Blyde River Canyon Lodge
Blyde River Botanical Reserve
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Why people book this hotel
“Comfortable, well-equipped accommodation (not in main lodge) away from noise”
“Great rooms”
“Everyone was very friendly anf helpful”
“The staff was very arranging to meet our needs”
“Very clean”
“The place was clean”
“Good breakfast and supper”
“The breakfast was great too”
“The lodge is a huge fenced property with zebras and monkeys walking around”
“Great staff, beautiful location, comfortable room”
“The food at the restaurant was great, from the description on Booking I didn’t k…”
Overview
This lodge is nestled between the Drakensberg Mountains and the Blyde River. It features elegantly decorated rooms that open onto tranquil gardens, where zebra and wildebeest wander by. Located in the entrance of Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, Blyde River Canyon Lodge has air-conditioned rooms, decorated with wooden furniture. Each room has a satellite TV and an electric kettle. An English breakfast is served daily, and the guest house’s restaurant offers local dishes for lunch and dinner on request. Special diet menus are also available. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool or enjoy massage treatments. They can also choose from a variety of activities in the surrounding area, including hot air ballooning, rafting, horse riding and hiking. The Kruger National Park's Orpen Gate is a 40-minute drive, and free public parking is possible on site the lodge.
Traveller reviews
Normann
extended_group
May 22, 2026
“Lovely old-fashioned game lodge feeling for a reasonable cost.”
1. Lovely old-fashioned lodge, with the feeling of being on safari. 2. Sufficiently large garden and bush for strolls, birdwatching, enjoying the natural surroundings. 3. Comfortable, well-equipped accommodation (not in main lodge) away from noise. 4. Good breakfast and supper.
Thomas
extended_group
May 4, 2026
“We come back.”
Very clean. Great rooms. Everyone was very friendly anf helpful. Restaurant has a great menu and awesome quality.
Theunis
solo_traveller
May 3, 2026
“Mountains, forest, river as good as it gets”
Beautiful lodge in spectacular setting!
Yury
solo_traveller
April 25, 2026
The lodge is a huge fenced property with zebras and monkeys walking around. The reception area with the restaurant is simply amazing.
Dervo
couple
April 12, 2026
“A hotel that have seen it days - should have been freshed up by good cleaning all over”
The quietness around the hotel
Simon
couple
April 11, 2026
“A lovely place in a stunning location!”
Great staff, beautiful location, comfortable room.
Ombeline
family_with_children
April 6, 2026
“Nice stop to Blyde River Canyon”
Great place, the atmosphere is very nice. The staff was very arranging to meet our needs. The food is good
Sophie
solo_traveller
March 20, 2026
“I simply do not appreciate my stay at this place”
The place was clean
adrian
extended_group
March 9, 2026
“A beautiful small, intimate hotel in the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve. Perfect in all respects.”
What a marvellous, hidden gem. Our booking was made at the last minute and we could not have been more delighted with everything the hotel had to offer, it being ideally located to experience all that the Blyde River Canyon has to offer. The staff went out of the way to make sure we wanted for nothing, and I would recommend it unreservedly.
Monique
couple
January 28, 2026
The room was very comfortable. The food at the restaurant was great, from the description on Booking I didn’t know if there would be a dinner possible at the lodge,but they offered a 3- course dinner, which was good value for money and delicious. The breakfast was great too. The lodge is very close to the departure of the boat ride on the Blyde river Dam. On deparure, our car had been washed😃
Samantha
couple
January 1, 2026
“A perfect place for peaceful holiday”
Exactly what I needed, the peaceful and beautiful environment. The staff is amazing and professional.
Mats
couple
November 15, 2025
“We were well taken care of at Blyde River Canyon Lodge.”
We had a nice room just by the reception, not very big but adequate. Staff was nice, the property was nice and the set dinner was nice. Dinner had to be booked in advance.
rudzani
family_with_children
November 3, 2025
“Enjoy beyond expectations”
Perfect
Wolfgang
couple
October 21, 2025
The place is simply marvelous. The lodge is remote, but that is clear when you book. Super friendly staff.
Dineo
family_with_children
September 14, 2025
“Didn’t like any at all”
The was spacious
Viv
couple
September 14, 2025
Lovely guest house in stunning surroundings. Excellent breakfast and dinner.
Maxine
couple
September 10, 2025
What an awesome place, would have loved to have stayed longer. Saw zebra on the lawn while having a wine. Apartment was beautiful, clean and well equipped. 3 course meal was a set meal but was amazing, highly recommend.
Martin
couple
September 9, 2025
“What a disappointment!”
The property name and the photos let you to believe that the property is on Blyde river canyon when they are located in the bush near Hoedspruit lost at the end of a bad road. They say they are a four star but they have no service! We arrived at 18:30 PM. The place was not well lighten and not welcoming. We were ask to fill the forms and we had to decide if we wanted to have dinner and breakfast right away. Then they used there car to bring us to the bungalow and gave us very little info on facilities. Then they asked me to move my car for them to drive off when I was dealing with my luggage, no help for luggage’s and I needed to move my car first and then deal alone with the luggage’s. We had to rush and did not had time to refresh as there is one set menu and only one service at 7PM for dinner. No cell connection and very poor wifi. Our bungalow in the “resort” was just along a highway so you hear traffic all night long and not the African sounds of the bush. The air conditioning was not working and I had to sort it out because no one could help. So I won’t make the mistake of coming back there ever.
Rebeccah
couple
September 1, 2025
Room was nice
Mandla Magagula
family_with_children
July 21, 2025
There spiderwebs and trhger allergoes
Facilities
Activities
Massage, Hiking, Horse riding, Spa facilities, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Game drives, Walking tours
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, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Kid meals, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Fruits, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Indoor fireplace, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Heating, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Pool/beach towels, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
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, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Tour desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Ironing service, Laundry
Double Room
This air-conditioned room is decorated in warm colours with wooden furnishings. It features a satellite TV, a queen-size bed and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The bathroom has a bath. This room can accommodate an extra bed. The rate quoted is for 2 guests. Charges apply for additional occupancy.
Double Room
The air-conditioned Honeymoon Suite features a king size canopy bed. It opens onto the tranquil gardens. This room can accommodate an extra bed. The rate quoted is for 2 guests. Charges apply for additional occupancy.
Double Room
This air-conditioned room has a queen size bed, and opens onto the tranquil gardens.
Twin Room
This air-conditioned room opens onto the tranquil gardens.
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