Situated in Phalaborwa, 26 km from Phalaborwa Gate, Abelana River Lodge features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.
All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.
A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Abelana River Lodge.
Eden Square Mall is 24 km from the accommodation, while Seasonal Waterhole is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Phalaborwa Airport, 26 km from Abelana River Lodge.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
“It’s a beautiful all inclusive safari boutique resort in absolutely an idyllic location, they have all the big 5 game. Staff are all lovely, rooms are gorgeous.”
Rod
United Kingdom
“We saw elephants walking on the other side of the river while we lounged at the pool. We loved the sound of baboons early in the morning and we saw a hippo swim past while we were drinking coffee on our decking. The giraffes come walking through...”
Gabrielle
Australia
“Everything!!
The suite
The lodge
The game drives
The food
The ANIMALS!”
Kate
United Kingdom
“A great choice of breakfast items to choose from from cereals, continental meats, fruit, yogurt & hot breakfasts too.
Staff cleaned room every day and prepared room for night time by providing fresh water and making sure lights were on, blinds...”
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Nina
Switzerland
“Super friendly staff and safarie-guides. Delicious food and just perfect location!”
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Heidy
Switzerland
“What a fantastic oasis! Beautiful lodge by the Selati river with wildlife roaming around the property. The lodge is beautifully furnished. We enjoyed excellent hospitality by the team and great game drives with Duncan - our passionate and very...”
Paola
Spain
“Absolutely everything. The property is stunning, the staff the best. The service goes above and beyond. The game drives give you the most meaningful experience in the bush. You may see the big 5 or you may not but it doesn’t matter as you get to...”
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David
Germany
“The Lodge is absolutely insane. We are travel a lot in good hotels but this is right at the top. We food is delicious, the safaris are very exciting and you learn a lot about afrikas animals, flowers, trees and the culture.
Mostly you see a much...”
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Robert
Germany
“We had an amazing time with Nathalie and the entire lovely team of Abelana River Lodge. Special thanks to Thomas, our tour guide, who showed us the big 5 in 3 game drives - extraordinary! Next to that we were even able to attend a bush walk with...”
Nicholas
Netherlands
“A real gem, Amazing staff, amazing location and amazing food. Really well organised and just a pleasure to stay at. I love the attention to details like the game drive drinks and the little snacks before game drives. Perhaps a bigger wine...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
African • Local • International
Ambiance
Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Gluten-free
Facilities of Abelana River Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6
Most popular facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Free parking
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Bar
House rules
Abelana River Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 16:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Payments by Booking.com
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