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Blyde River Canyon Lodge

Country house

Blyde River Botanical Reserve

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

Comfortable, well-equipped accommodation (not in main lodge) away from noise

Great rooms

Friendly staff
7 mentions

Everyone was very friendly anf helpful

The staff was very arranging to meet our needs

Clean rooms
3 mentions

Very clean

The place was clean

Breakfast available
3 mentions

Good breakfast and supper

The breakfast was great too

Great location
2 mentions

The lodge is a huge fenced property with zebras and monkeys walking around

Great staff, beautiful location, comfortable room

Good value
1 mentions

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

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Normann

extended_group

May 22, 2026

9

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.

T

Thomas

extended_group

May 4, 2026

10

We come back.

Very clean. Great rooms. Everyone was very friendly anf helpful. Restaurant has a great menu and awesome quality.

T

Theunis

solo_traveller

May 3, 2026

10

Mountains, forest, river as good as it gets

Beautiful lodge in spectacular setting!

Y

Yury

solo_traveller

April 25, 2026

8

The lodge is a huge fenced property with zebras and monkeys walking around. The reception area with the restaurant is simply amazing.

D

Dervo

couple

April 12, 2026

4

A hotel that have seen it days - should have been freshed up by good cleaning all over

The quietness around the hotel

S

Simon

couple

April 11, 2026

10

A lovely place in a stunning location!

Great staff, beautiful location, comfortable room.

O

Ombeline

family_with_children

April 6, 2026

10

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

S

Sophie

solo_traveller

March 20, 2026

5

I simply do not appreciate my stay at this place

The place was clean

A

adrian

extended_group

March 9, 2026

10

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.

M

Monique

couple

January 28, 2026

9

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😃

S

Samantha

couple

January 1, 2026

10

A perfect place for peaceful holiday

Exactly what I needed, the peaceful and beautiful environment. The staff is amazing and professional.

M

Mats

couple

November 15, 2025

9

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.

R

rudzani

family_with_children

November 3, 2025

10

Enjoy beyond expectations

Perfect

W

Wolfgang

couple

October 21, 2025

9

The place is simply marvelous. The lodge is remote, but that is clear when you book. Super friendly staff.

D

Dineo

family_with_children

September 14, 2025

1

Didn’t like any at all

The was spacious

V

Viv

couple

September 14, 2025

9

Lovely guest house in stunning surroundings. Excellent breakfast and dinner.

M

Maxine

couple

September 10, 2025

9

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.

M

Martin

couple

September 9, 2025

3

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.

R

Rebeccah

couple

September 1, 2025

8

Room was nice

M

Mandla Magagula

family_with_children

July 21, 2025

6

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.

Max 2 guests 32 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 3 guests 45 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room

This air-conditioned room has a queen size bed, and opens onto the tranquil gardens.

Max 2 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Twin Room

This air-conditioned room opens onto the tranquil gardens.

Max 2 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 10:30
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printA surcharge of ZAR 250 applies for arrivals from 21:00 to 23:00 while check-in from 23:00 and 00:30 costs ZAR 500. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property. Check-in is not possible after 00:30.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Dear visitor, within this region we are currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 5:51 AM

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