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Rio Vista Lodge

4.0 star property
Lodge in Nkomazi with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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Front of property
Outdoor dining area with tables and chairs set amidst a natural landscape.
Welcome to our hotel, featuring a grand entrance with a curved balcony and two majestic eagle sculptures.
Luxury Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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Stand 1062, Lebombo Drive, Monte Vista Estate, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1320
  • Inkwazi Shopping Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Malelane Gate
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Leopard Creek Country Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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Room options

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Luxury Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Honeymoon Suite

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Malalane

Rio Vista Lodge is located 1 mi (1.6 km) from Inkwazi Shopping Centre and within a 10-minute drive of Kruger National Park. This 27-room, 4-star lodge welcomes guests with 2 outdoor pools, free breakfast, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Inkwazi Shopping Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Malelane Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Malelane Gate - 8 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Leopard Creek Country Club - 12 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Crocodile Bridge Gate - 45 min drive - 46.8 miles

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tindlovu - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hamiltons Lodge & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Red Falcon Spur Steak Ranch - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Rio Vista Lodge

Lodge in Nkomazi with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast
Guests of Rio Vista Lodge enjoy features like 2 outdoor pools, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
32-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels. Along with relaxing touches like rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs, bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include electric kettles, safes, and desks.
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 pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Portuguese, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-6:00 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.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from January to December.
  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 8 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the lodge at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • 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

Rio Vista Lodge Malelane
Rio Vista Lodge
Rio Vista Malelane
Rio Vista Lodge Lodge
Rio Vista Lodge Nkomazi
Rio Vista Lodge Lodge Nkomazi

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Rio Vista Lodge?

Rio Vista Lodge offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near Rio Vista Lodge?

This lodge is located in Nkomazi within a short 19-minute walk of Inkwazi Shopping Centre. You'll also find Malelane Gate and Leopard Creek Country Club nearby.

Is parking available on site at Rio Vista Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Is there a spa available at Rio Vista Lodge?

Spa services at the lodge include deep-tissue massages.

Does Rio Vista Lodge include a casino on the premises?

No, Rio Vista Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Rio Vista Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have access between 6 AM and 8 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from January until December.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Rio Vista Lodge?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this lodge, including 2 outdoor pools, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Rio Vista Lodge?

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

Does Rio Vista Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Rio Vista Lodge serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Rio Vista Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Rio Vista Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Rio Vista Lodge?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

Where is the closest airport to Rio Vista Lodge?

The closest major airport to Rio Vista Lodge is Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.), which is about 26.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Rio Vista Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Rio Vista Lodge.

Rio Vista Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JERRY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay but very difficult out to find using Google or Apple Maps. Address listed wanted to take us many km out of our way. Suggest property post an address that Apple Maps and Google maps can find.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sumit

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Yvette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small room, loud fridge, bathroom is in need of upgrade. Not a 4 star hotel by any means (I run a lodge myself and know all qualifications and they don't meet them honestly), a 3 at most. Room not really very clean, bed is good but all furniture is old. Curtain does not close nicely. Restaurant has hardly any options for vegetarians and none for vegan. Nice setting on the river bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Gerald

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

Amazing Rio Vista

W absolutely loved this place, on the river overlooking the Kruger National Park. Service was excellent, the guys did everything to accommodate us. Very very happy and looking forward to our next visit
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul N

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

Amazing Rio Lodge

Fantastic views, really nice people, friendly helpful staff, real personal touch from the owners, could not be more helpful given the current world situation, bent over backwards to ensure the safety of there guests and staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Norma

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

Excellent Rio Vista Lodge 10 out of 10

Great place to stay. Friendly and welcoming and fab breakfast. It is a stone throw from Kruger National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Norma

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

Excellent location for Kruger. Great place to stay

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

MaryfromAtlanta

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was tasty & what a view of the hippos sleeping from the Deck Restaurant. The owner was kind & we had a nice chat. All staff were so polite & professional. The room is tremendous and so was the view of the grounds, river and seeing Kruger Park on the other side.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

chris, London, uk

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place!! Location is fantastic for Kruger (10mins drive) and beautiful views over the river into the park! The whole place is clean and tidy with good amenities and facilities. The restaurant is convenient and the food was very good. Friendly and attentive staff. All in all a lovely property that I would definitely stay at again quite happily! And especially good value for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot just outside Kruger Park. The staff were extremely warm and the view was stunning. Looking out onto Crocodile river we frequently had lunch looking over hippos, elephants and crocodiles. The room was clean and comfortable and the staff were excellent in helping us organise tours. The onsite restaurant is also excellent and extremely affordable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Janna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Heel mooi uitzicht op de rivier! Kamer boven was ook prima, mooi balkon. Toen we melden dat de deur alleen dicht kon door hem op slot te doen, werd dit onmiddellijk verholpen.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good Hotel, we love it! Everything very nice, room, breakfast, river view and of course the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Unterkunft. Das Restaurant mit Blick auf den Krokodile River war außergewöhnlich.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schöne und ruhige Lage mit Blick auf den Fluss. Gepflegte Gartenanlage. Restaurant mit Terasse direkt am Fluss. Sehr gutes Essen. Aufmerksames Personal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schönes Zimmer und toller Ausblick auf den Fluss. Das Restaurant hat uns nicht überzeugt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

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