Bushbaby River Lodge

4.0 star property
Riverwalk bed & breakfast with free breakfast and spa services

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Garden view
BBQ/picnic area
Leopard Room  | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Rhino Room  | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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700 Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Selati Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Rhino Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Elephant Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Buffalo Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lion Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Leopard Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, River View, Garden Area

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Hoedspruit

Bushbaby River Lodge places you 29.6 mi (47.7 km) from Blyderivierspoort Hiking Trail. This 5-room, 4-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 15 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Hoedspruit Reptile Centre - 33 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 40 min drive - 21.1 miles
  • Jessica the Hippo - 45 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 51 min drive - 26.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Xitsumbeni Restaurant - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Silver Wings Spur Steak Ranch - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Bean - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Brewery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Hat & Creek - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Bushbaby River Lodge

Riverwalk bed & breakfast with free breakfast and spa services
Guests of Bushbaby River Lodge enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and spa services. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets. Balconies or patios, minibars, and espresso makers are also available.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 8 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 500.0 per day
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for ZAR 500.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 750.0 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 500.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 500.0 per day

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

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, debit cards, and cash
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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the bed & breakfast at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of Bushbaby River Lodge?

This bed & breakfast is located in Hoedspruit within a short 1-minute walk of Selati Nature Reserve. Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate is also within a driving distance of 3.9 mi.

Is there parking available at Bushbaby River Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Is a spa located at Bushbaby River Lodge?

Spa services at the bed & breakfast include deep-tissue massages.

Does Bushbaby River Lodge feature a casino at the property?

No, Bushbaby River Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Bushbaby River Lodge?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Bushbaby River Lodge good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this bed u0026 breakfast, including Champagne service and in-room massages in each guestroom with some featuring river views.

Are there hot tubs at Bushbaby River Lodge?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does Bushbaby River Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Bushbaby River Lodge offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Bushbaby River Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Bushbaby River Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Bushbaby River Lodge?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

Where is the closest airport to Bushbaby River Lodge?

The closest major airport to Bushbaby River Lodge is Hoedspruit (HDS), which is 12.1 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck), which is around 29.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Bushbaby River Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Bushbaby River Lodge comes with a balcony with some featuring river or garden views.