The Rio Vista Lodge features elegantly decorated rooms and panoramic views of the Kruger National Park and the Crocodile River. It offers a restaurant, a pool, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Each air-conditioned room and suite at Rio Vista is elegantly decorated with modern furniture and colourful décor. All room types have an en-suite bathroom. Some rooms have a kitchen and the suite has a spa bath.
A complimentary breakfast is served every day in the lodge. The restaurant is available offering local delicacies and is closed on Sundays. The bar has a large terrace overlooking the river.
Guests can enjoy the various activities in contact with nature, like bird watching or fishing. The swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers offers a relaxing spot.
Supermarkets, restaurants and shops are within 1 km and the town of Matsulu is 28 km away. Johannesburg International Airport is 383 km away and a shuttle service is provided upon request.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
“I loved the view, rooms, food, treatment, everything was amazing”
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Anika
South Africa
“Beautiful view of the Crocodile River.
Very good value for money and staff service was excellent.”
Bob
South Africa
“Just great ! Fantastic dedicated staff … Pretty at breakfast was great !”
Kit
South Africa
“The lodge is at a beautiful spot, the staff is friendly, I love it.”
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Nompumelelo
Eswatini
“Minimal noise, the location, not very far from town, and magnificent views at the Deck restaurant.”
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9802992
South Africa
“The game viewing from the deck over the Crocodile River was amazing.”
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Brian
South Africa
“Beautiful location with great views. Four hippos came right up close to the lodge when we were having dinner at the Deck restaurant.”
Lebogang
South Africa
“The view into the crocodile river, the service and proximity to all the shops.”
Stanton
South Africa
“Excellent room, very good front desk service. Delightful view. I didn't use the pool on this occasion but it's lovely. Nice breakfast.”
Miranda
South Africa
“Rio Vista exceeded my expectations beyond measure. The views and the proximity to the Crocodile River, the KNP and the town of Malelane - was on point. Grateful for the air conditioner in our room as it was HOT!
We thoroughly enjoyed the...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
2 restaurants on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
Portuguese
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Restaurant #2
No additional info available
House rules
Rio Vista Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
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.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Rio Vista Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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