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Moditlo River Lodge

5.0 star property
Riverwalk lodge with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Property grounds
Lobby
Balcony
Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Moditlo Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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Room options

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Luxury Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room

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

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Luxury Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Luxury Twin Room

  • River view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Hoedspruit

Moditlo River Lodge places you 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. This 18-room, 5-star lodge has 2 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and free breakfast.
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What's nearby

  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Nyani Cultural Village - 16 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 21 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 27 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Jessica the Hippo - 49 min drive - 26.6 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Klaserie One Stop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Boma - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Kapama Lounge - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Moditlo River Lodge

Riverwalk lodge with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
Guests of Moditlo River Lodge have access to a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a 24-hour gym. Free valet and self parking are available—or if you're not driving, take the free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury lodge include free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Along with relaxing touches like rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs, bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include sitting areas, refrigerators, and minibars.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of a 24-hour fitness center. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa, Moditlo Spa & Wellness Centre. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a mud bath. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Medium Rare

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
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; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 7 and younger (only guests older than 7 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: ZAR 225 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 8 years of age.

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

This property is located in Moditlo Private Game Reserve. The mandatory destination fee comprises the conservation fee required for game reserve entry.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). 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.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from January to December.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Moditlo Lodge
Moditlo River
Moditlo River Hoedspruit
Moditlo River Lodge
Moditlo River Lodge Hoedspruit
Moditlo River Lodge Lodge
Moditlo River Lodge Hoedspruit
Moditlo River Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near Moditlo River Lodge?

This lodge is located in Hoedspruit, just steps from Selati Nature Reserve. You'll also find Nyani Cultural Village and Kapama Private Nature Reserve nearby.

How much does it cost to stay at Moditlo River Lodge?

As of May 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Moditlo River Lodge on May 19, 2025 start from $920.36, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Moditlo River Lodge?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the lodge.

Is there a spa available at Moditlo River Lodge?

Moditlo Spa & Wellness Centre is the lodge's spa and services include hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, mud baths, and detox wraps.

Does Moditlo River Lodge include a casino on the premises?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at Moditlo River Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools. The seasonal pool is normally open from January until December.

Is Moditlo River Lodge a good place to stay for couples?

This riverfront lodge offers plenty of amenities for couples including 2 outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Does Moditlo River Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

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

Yes, Moditlo River Lodge serves free full breakfasts at Medium Rare each morning.

Will Moditlo River Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Moditlo River Lodge?

Yes, this lodge has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Moditlo River Lodge?

The closest major airport to Moditlo River Lodge is Hoedspruit (HDS), which is 10.1 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Moditlo River Lodge?

No, at Moditlo River Lodge, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Moditlo River Lodge host weddings?

There are wedding services available at Moditlo River Lodge if that's in your vacation plans.

Moditlo River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linkie

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

Excellent women's day outinh with Sweetie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherence, nelspruit

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

Awesome experience

It was amazingly beautiful and peaceful. Friendly staff, excellent service and warmly welcome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Raphael

Friendly place

Perfect stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark P, Germany

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

magical place

the lodge really feels like you are visiting relatives. You are always welcome in a relaxed atmosphere. Rooms are wonderful and you really get a good sense of your surroundings.

10/10 Excellent

charles, Uk / SA

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

Fantastic lodge experience

We spent three nights at Moditlo Lodge in April 2016 as an end to our holiday. From the moment we arrived we received absolutely excellent service in every single way. From the hotel staff who were helpful, friendly and polite to our beautifully decorated room which was clean and comfortable to the game drives that were exciting, interesting and insightful. Both my wife and I are both qualified Game Rangers ourselves (FGASA) and have spent extensive time in the bush and at various lodges and we were so impressed with every single aspect of Moditlo Lodge during our stay. I would recommend this new lodge to anyone and everyone. It manges to encompass an intimate feel with the luxuries of a big lodge. This lodge has the potential, and indeed is on the way, to being one of the great lodges of SA.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Star, Missouri

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

Outstanding!

We took a tour of Africa, 4 hotels in 4 cities, 2 countries and I can not express how well the staff and accommodations are. An outstanding hotel that left our group of 7 in awe...we'll be talking about it for years to come!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Moditlo River Lodge. Worth the visit

The property is new modern and well maintained. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Food was good not great. The driver guide and tracker were exceptional. They got the most out of a reserve with a smaller animal population.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

A South African' s experience

Very comfortable and staff very attentive. The bomas is great but those chairs with their own little tables are too formal awkward and unstable. The sound of traffic esp the train hooting is very unfortunate as it spoils the bush experience. Game drive, too fast to catch up to a maybe sighting and I have never enjoyed crashing through bush, which is thick there, in order to see an animal, most particularly Donna river bed. It damages the environment as well as spoiling it for the people who own houses along the river bed.

10/10 Excellent

lex, h

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

AMAZING lodge!

My husband and I had a WONDERFUL time here! The staff was so incredibly sweet, it was our honeymoon and they set heart shaped roses on the bed with champagne. The game drives were amazing! Our first morning a herd of elephants walked right past our suv and we also stumbled upon a group of giraffes! Walter was our field guide and Bennett was our tracker- both great and personable guys that worked really hard to find animals for us. We saw: hippos, giraffes, elephants, kudu, impalas, wildabeast (not sure how to spell that!) worthog, mongoose, zebras, antelope, vultures, Zulu, monkeys and baboons. I know I'm missing a few animals but those were the highlights! The food was also delicious, I'm a vegetarian and they were very accommodating. Our second night, we had a really cool cookout in a boma and it was a great way to interact with the other guests and eat some traditional South African cuisine. I really can't rave enough. I picked this lodge because it looked beautiful and we really wanted a lodge that was luxurious but not so much a resort that the reserve and purpose for being there got lost. I highly recommend this lodge!!!

10/10 Excellent

Sitanshu, Batimore, Maryland

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

Perfect and comfortable for 1st safari experience

This was our first time in South Africa and our very first safari experience. We received a warm welcome from the very hospitable staff at Moditlo Lodge. The rooms are beautifully decorated and have all the amenities that you would need to stay comfortable. The location gives you the perfect sense of staying close to a safari while being pampered in the luxury of a rustic lodge. They even had a bonfire on Saturday night which was the perfect time to enjoy some interesting steaks and wines while catching up with the other lodge members on their safari experiences. The morning and evening safaris are a great way to gain a safari experience and enjoy sighting the birds and animals in their natural habitat. The highlight of our trip was the lion sighting on our first morning safari. We saw a lioness feasting on her morning kill in the bushes about 8 – 10 feet from the safari van. She was surrounded by a lion and another lioness with her two cubs. It was the perfect start to our first (and definitely not the last) experience on a safari. I think Moditlo has great staff on site. They helped new guests like my husband and myself plan activities outside of the lodge, kept us well informed about activities in the lodge and even attended to our meal preferences. All in all it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life and I can safely say that I will definitely be going back to South Africa and Moditlo River Lodge again.

10/10 Excellent

Sitanshu, Baltimore, Maryland

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

Comfortable & Perfect for 1st safari experience

This was our first time in South Africa and our very first safari experience. We received a warm welcome from the very hospitable staff at Moditlo Lodge. The location gives you the perfect sense of staying close to a safari while being pampered in the luxury of a rustic lodge. They even had a bonfire on Saturday night which was the perfect time to enjoy some interesting steaks and wines while catching up with the other lodge members on their safari experiences. The morning and evening safaris are a great way to gain a safari experience and enjoy sighting the birds and animals in their natural habitat. The highlight of our trip was the lion sighting on our first morning safari. We saw a lioness feasting on her morning kill in the bushes about 8 – 10 feet from the safari van. She was surrounded by a lion and another lioness with her two cubs. It was the perfect start to our first (and definitely not the last) experience on a safari. I think Moditlo has great staff on site. They helped new guests like my husband and myself plan activities outside of the lodge, kept us well informed about activities in the lodge and even attended to our meal preferences. All in all it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life and I can safely say that I will definitely be going back to South Africa and Moditlo River Lodge again.

8/10 Good

P N, Johannesburg

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

fourr days at MRL

Staff service was excellent. The game drive staff were knowledgeable and tried their very best to find us the animals. However, we were put off by the narrow-minded competitive behaviour between the various game drivers. The food at best was moderately good, the menu was boring and repetitive with some form of fried meat every day. Finally, we were disappointed with the paucity of 'Big 5' animals.

10/10 Excellent

Erin, New York, NY

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

fabulous time!

I am beyond happy with my stay at Moditlo. Fabulous rooms, food and service. Our butler always made sure we were well fed and our game drive guide and tracker worked very hide to make our rides enjoyable. We only saw lions & rhinos out of the big five but saw tons of zebra and giraffe and more. We went in summer, so I assume you'd see even more in the winter.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great complimentary game drives (morning and evening); Room cleanliness can be improved; so can the food. Otherwise great place to be. The people were great and helpful. Would go back if I have a chance in the future.

10/10 Excellent

dominic, London

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

A great week on Safari.

My wife and I spent a week at the Moditlo River Lodge, we both really enjoyed it. Chef Neil provided us with excellent meals. The twice daily game drives were great, we got to see pretty much everything, a group of Lions even came into camp on our final night. The front of house staff really couldn't do enough for you. The only negative point we found was that cocktails seemed to take an age to make which left my wife waiting for her drinks long after my beer or wine had been delivered.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a very nice place to stay - lovely clean rooms, nice staff and informative game drivers. Only negatives would be the food wasn't great - it felt like the chefs tried to be too up-scale and overly fussy when we really wanted more traditional SA food, like grilled meats and a salad buffet etc. My husband got sick on day 2 after a seafood meal the night before and another guest was also sick - the resort said there had been a virus going around, however we all felt the seafood was probably at fault. Also we had not realised you do not enter Kruger Park if staying at Moditlo and looking back, felt the website led us to believe we would - we actually only went to visit KP, so to not actually didn't cross into it ever was a shame! We were told that to do so would be a separate day trip to be booked with another resort.

4/10 Poor

Itzel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Igor

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

Awesome private game drive lodge

Very helpful hosts and amazing structure. The free transfer to the airport is a bonus. The safari team driven by Thomas was awesome and we could see the big five in only 2 drives. Their braai was also enjoyable. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vera Maria

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

Fantástico

Fantástico! Vale cada centavo! Tudo perfeito: vão nos buscar no aeroporto quando agendamos por e-mail e nos levam lá! Todos os funcionários são extremamente gentis e disponíveis com alegria! O sistema é all inclusive, mas bebidas estão fora, exceto nos games drives onde temos uma bebida inclusa, além de garrafas de água mineral à vontade. O quarto é super espaçoso com banheira, camas confortáveis e travesseiros divinos! As refeições super deliciosas! Uma atenção especial para o Thomáz que era o driver que acompanhou a maioria dos meus drivers: ele foi o máximo! Tudo perfeito!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Prunier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
TRÈS bel hôtel immergé dans la réserve. Personnel très avenant et bienveillant. Le restaurant offre une cuisine haute gamme. Les safaris sont fabuleux avec des levers et des couchers de soleil à couper le souffle. Respect de la nature. Écoutez les conseils des guides sans les enfreindre pour ne pas vous mettre en danger ni les autres personnes qui sont avec vous dans la Jeep. Très dépaysant et calme. Les animaux sont aux portes du lodge non clôturé et de votre chambre.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

MARIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel super bom, quartos ótimos com direito a animais perto do quarto (um Safari a parte hehehe). Voltaria com certeza. Os rangers são extremante competentes . Atendimento ótimo por toda equipe. Vale a pena !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mario

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