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Reviews of Hluhluwe River Lodge

Sub 21 lot h104, 3960 Hluhluwe, South Africa

#10 of 24 hotels in Hluhluwe

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Review Score

Based on 112 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free Wifi

    6.0

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  • Reviewed: September 3, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit far from all

    All good

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2025

    9.0
    I would highly reccomend Hluhluwe River Lodge, its quiet and peaceful. Food and staff were great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    NA

    Breakfast was delicious, a great variety to choose from. The home made bread was amazing. Dinner was delicious as well and the staff we very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2025

    9.0
    Quiet stay. Nice view. Great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Cosy location. A bit remote and well situated in a forest with lake-view.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hospitality and food was good

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We were disappointed that the Lodge didn't offer transport to and back from the Game Reserve. The rate for a game drive was steep, considering we still had to get ourselves to the Park.

    We loved the lodge. The accomodation was comfortable and warm and we had everything we needed. The breakfast and dinners were exceptional and there was a nice variety of dishes to choose from.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The coffee was cold. The light in the alcove for the family room, was a bit dim

    Rebecca and Themba really made the weekend memorable. Bedrooms were comfortable and food was good

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2025

    10
    Great Hotel, with great friendly staff who go out if their way to assist you with every issue
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    location was good and the breakfast was exceptional

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2025

    10
    we loved the river Lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing!

    we had a wonderful time at the River Lodge and highly recommend it. great location, close to the Hluhluwe park north gate. fantastic staff, very helpful - they gave us a lot great recommendations and booked a few for us. shoot out to Ockert (and his dog) Skona for their kindness and availability. the food is amazing - breakfast and supper were delicious. the rooms are spacious and well equipped, very comfy. great mattress.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2025

    10
    Very relaxing stay with excellent food and friendly, helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything - great staff, food and accommodation

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Weather defeated us

    Excellent food. Very clean establishment.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely stay, beautiful views and very helpful staff. Dinners were amazing . They caterers
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nil

    What a gem . Very surprised by how great it was . Beautiful amenities and lovely staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2025

    10
    A treasure chest of natural beauty and incredible hospitality that has us looking forward to coming back again and again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our stay at the Hluhluwe River Lodge was absolutely lovely. From the incredible welcome and friendly hospitality that started the moment we arrived and continued throughout our stay, to the delicious food and beautiful accommodation. We can’t wait to come back! And we can’t recommend the River Lodge enough. Absolutely superb!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    8.0
    wonderful stay ion a nice loaction with good food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    the room was okay but didn't meet my expectations. There could be a bit more effort in updating the rooms and its interior.

    wonderful restaurant with an amazing terrasse, excellent food.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The villa for two people is comfortable. It is clean and large enough to move around. The breakfast with their lunch box has enough food to carry you thru your daily Safari. The nite dinner is outstanding, delicious and plenty. Do not be deterred by the dirt road leading to the lodge you will eventually get to a very quiet place surrounded by nature.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    8.0
    Wonderful staff, excellent food, central location, would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    To classify as a 4 star perhaps a few smalls things could be upgraded such as better linen and towels and the mismatched coat hangers, but it was a lovely place to stay.

    The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and plentiful. Central location to hluhluwe and surrounds

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2025

    8.0
    Great place to stay with amazing food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a 30 min drive to the Hluhluwe reserve but was not really a hinderance. The staff and accommodation made up for it.

    Great staff and brilliant chef. Food was amazing. Lots of antelope on the property. Nice pool to lounge around after game drives.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2025

    10
    This is a special place . Not to be missed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not a thing

    I loved this hotel. We were upgraded to a superior chalet which was beautiful. The staff were all charming and the food delicious . Thank you

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2025

    8.0
    Peaceful and restful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Accommodation was good, but a bit rustic. No direct access to the Estuary.

    Breakfast and Dinner very good. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Location is isolated.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2025

    10
    Great food, excellent hospitality !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfasts and dinners were excellent, the staff very friendly and kind. Ockert the lodge manager went out of his way to ensure we had a great experience !

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2024

    8.0
    We would have like to stay longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Looking for the receptionist to book in

    The food at Hluhluwe lodge was outstanding

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Literally everything. For instance the garden infront of the villa we stayed in, the thorn bushes have even been trimmed back well away from the walking path. Attention to detail is great

    The property was well maintained and just all round great, we travel with two young children and the facilities accommodate for them. Will definitely be back

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2024

    10
    Will stay there again ,wonderful experiance.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    All the food was outstanding. Five star

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable home from home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a bit off the beaten track so takes a while to get to the main road down dirt tracks. Swimming pool area is a bit lacking.

    Fantastic staff and excellent food. Very peaceful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    8.0
    Our stay was amazing. The staff were exceptional and went out of their way to make our stay enjoyabl
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    WiFi was only available at the main lodge.

    The staff was so friendly and went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable.

    Stayed in April 2024

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