Title: Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Riverside lodge with 3 outdoor pools and restaurant ## Photo gallery for Blyde River Wilderness Lodge ![3 outdoor pools, pool loungers - Blyde River Wilderness Lodge (Hoedspruit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5060000/5055800/5055758/92cbbeb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Small Rondavel | Exterior - Blyde River Wilderness Lodge (Hoedspruit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5060000/5055800/5055758/9a323d16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Owl House) | Living area - Blyde River Wilderness Lodge (Hoedspruit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5060000/5055800/5055758/b78f216e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Blyde River Wilderness Lodge (Hoedspruit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5060000/5055800/5055758/ab87fe55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Blyde River Wilderness Lodge (Hoedspruit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5060000/5055800/5055758/3b623b47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Blyde River Wilderness Lodge provides a peaceful retreat where travelers can connect to free in-room WiFi or gather around the lobby fireplace. The property's three outdoor pools offer refreshing breaks after visiting the area's famous resident hippo, Jessica. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Bar - Room service - Pool - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 16 - Dec 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=5055758&PinnedHotelID=5055758&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=5055758&PinnedHotelID=5055758&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 17 - Dec 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=5055758&PinnedHotelID=5055758&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=5055758&PinnedHotelID=5055758&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 19 - 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In addition to a fireplace in reception and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Other perks include: - 3 outdoor pools, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and meeting rooms - Barbecues, a vegetable garden and tour/ticket information Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas. 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A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Private picnics ### Things to do - 3 outdoor pools - Hiking/biking trails ### Family friendly - 3 outdoor pools - Cot (surcharge) - Free rollaway/extra bed - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Proposal/romance packages - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - On a river - Pool loungers - Terrace - Vegetable garden ### Spa - In-room massages ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Designated smoking areas - Fireplace in lobby - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Cot (surcharge) - Free rollaway/extra bed - Memory foam mattress ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Room service ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Air conditioning - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Laptop workspace - LED lighting - Safe - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Late check-in subject to availability Late check-in fee: ZAR 250.00 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Free rollaway/extra beds! Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 360.0 per night ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 190 per person - Late check-in fee: ZAR 250.00 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM - Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 360.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property uses solar energy Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Parking height restrictions apply ### Property is also known as Blyde River Wilderness Blyde River Wilderness Hoedspruit Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Hoedspruit Blyde Wilderness Lodge Blyde River Wilderness Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Lodge Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Hoedspruit Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Blyde River Wilderness Lodge have a pool? ### Is Blyde River Wilderness Lodge pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge? ### What time is check-in at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge? ### What time is check-out at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge? ### Where is Blyde River Wilderness Lodge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 8.6 Eco-friendliness ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 24 8 - Good 16 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leonard 19 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wonderful staff, exceptional remote location on Blyde River, excellent food! Beautiful grounds, swimming pool and comfortable room. Perfect spot for a base to explore Canyon and area after Kruger. ##### Leonard Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Amenities Les piscines n'étaient pas fonctionelles ##### Eric Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kristian 27 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort #### Rigtig godt udgangspunkt Deres måde med at man skulle bestille morgenmad og aftensmad til bestemt tidspunkt og uden at vide hvad det bestod af var ikke ok. Aftensmad og deres drikkevarer+ div var alt for høj i forhold til kvalitet og andre steder. Ellers er skønt sted ##### Kristian Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 7 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Die Unterkunft ist in einer sehr schöne Lage an einem Fluss. Das Abendessen war hervorragend. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 30 Mar 2019 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Man hat dort absolute Ruhe. Hierfür muss man aber 10km schotterpiste fahren. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 27 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Cadre magique et animaux en liberté dans le parc. Le calme et la gentillesse. Parfait ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 30 Mar 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Unterkunft mit speziellem Flair Wir hatten eine ganze Gartenlodge und man fühlt sich wie in einem botanischen Garten. Das die Zufahrt schwierig ist, wie von anderen Gästen bemängelt, kann ich -trotz kleinem Polo- nicht bestätigen. Die Zufahrt ist so wie die Straßen im Kruger-NP. Was nicht so toll war, war der trübe Pool und das für SA-Verhältnisse zu teure Menü. Da würde ich eigenen Braai empfehlen. Das Frühstück war gut, wenn auch die Damen dort ihren ganz eigenen Rhythmus und Charme haben. Fazit: Wir haben die Zeit dort genossen und können es empfehlen. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Sabine 9 Feb 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Schöne Lodge, aber sehr abgelegen Sehr schöne Lodge, aber sehr abgelegen. Guter Service, Hatten nur Frühstück, das war aber gut! ##### Sabine Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emelie 16 Jan 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fantastic food and service! Fantastic stay! Cabin was very cosy and comfortable. Great service and the food was absolutely fantastic! 7 km gravel drive but so worth is, we saw monkeys, zebras and wildebeest on our way there. Relaxing! ##### Emelie Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017 ### 6/10 Okay #### David 12 Jul 2017 Gloomy and under managed. Extras extortionate. ##### David Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 27 Jun 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Tip Top - trotz abenteuerliche Anfahrt ! Nettes Team, tolle Zimmer ! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Ralf, Jülich 8 Nov 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Tolle Anlage sehr weit abgelegen. Eine wundervolle Anlage, direkt an einem Fluss gelegen, super ausgestattet, tolle Athmosphäre. Tiere laufen zum Teil frei herum. Von einem kleinen Wildpark mit Giraffen und Zebras umgeben. Sehr lange Anfahrt über eine 6 km Wellblechpiste. Abendessen recht teuer, nicht sehr gut. WLAN kostenpflichtig, Küche spärlich ausgestattet. ##### Ralf ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 22 Oct 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing Wow, one off the most beautifull place I add a chance to go in Africa. The food is very good, the land where the house are is amazing. It's possible to see zebra, crocodile, hippopotamis, girafe etc. To go there you need to pass in a beautifull plantation. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gilles, metz( france) 19 Aug 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Séjour de 2 nuits, les chambres sont superbes, très bien décorées avec goût, ainsi que le restaurant. Le PDJ est copieux et il y a tout ce qu'on attend d'un PDJ. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1971-p65adcc80-6629-11e6-a64d-9a6e387e1139-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s40-p7f7d01d0-6629-11e6-8476-2a1f32291a43-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Gilles ### 8/10 Good #### Manne, Bayern 15 Aug 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Room comfort #### Der Name WildernessLodge passt! Essen sehr gut, Personal sehr aufmerksam und freundlich, Haus sehr klein, kein Schrank, Waschraum/Toiletten entsprachen nicht europ. Maßstäben, sehr lange Zufahrt über Rüttelpiste ##### Manne ### 8/10 Good #### Jacolene 15 Aug 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Road to the Hotel not car friendly 4x4s only Stay was fine- happy with the place-however- the road to the hotel is terrible for cars. Breakfast wasn't included and way too expensive considering how long it takes to get to town to buy supplies. ##### Jacolene ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan, USA 3 Apr 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great location, an amazing experience to get there There's nothing around and that's good. You need to drive down back roads for twenty minutes or so before you go through a series of security gates which help keep the animals in/out. If you come through late in the evening after the sun goes down you can see an amazing dark sky. The staff is very friendly, room was comfortable but be careful ordering the dinner...it ended up costing us more than our room :) ##### Ryan ### 8/10 Good #### Sabine 6 Feb 2016 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Room comfort #### Extérieurs super mais intérieur à revoir C'est vrai que le lieu est magique tant les piscines et notamment la rockpool que le restaurant et sa terrasse juste idyllique.le lodge était très beau de l'extérieur mais quelle déception à l'intérieur.deco peu soignée, pseudo cuisine avec frigo mais ni four ni plaque, salon peu accueillant et douche petite et bouchée.restaurant bon mais rapport qualité prix je trouve le tout un peu élevé.mais bon je n'oublie pas les extérieur juste fabuleux !! ##### Sabine ### 8/10 Good #### Leon, Boksburg 5 Dec 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Leon Breakaway needed after great work year satisfy with lodge will recomened ##### Leon ### 8/10 Good #### Sue, Newark 21 Oct 2015 #### Into the wilderness The road to the lodge is poor, but the lodge is in a lovely setting when you finally arrive . ##### Sue ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renier, Edenvale 20 Oct 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Nice place to relax. Wonderful dinners. ##### Renier ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 6 Oct 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The Blyde Wilderness Lodge is a lovely little place hidden away on the edge of a river. It takes 15 mins off the main road over gravel tracks to get to the site. Once in the site, we saw zebras and giraffes coming in but didn't see any animals in the river (hippos or crocodiles). We had some accommodation that had recently been added and, although the website says all accommodation faces the river, ours had a view of the wildlife reserve. However, the rooms were nicely furnished and clean and we had a little kitchenette with a sink and fridge. The food, both breakfast and dinner, was good value and nicely-presented. The only disturbance we had was the last afternoon when we were sitting having a drink outside of our accommodation and watching the impalas. Some guests arrived that day who seemed to be the owners or friends of the owners (they were later showing off a drone in the bar and told us they had been filming the place). They brought 2 big dogs with them and let them roam around the nature reserve off their leads. I'm terrified of dogs, so this was quite unsettling, but some of the animals were clearly disturbed by this as well. To top it off, one of the dogs defecated in front of us and outside our accommodation, but the owners didn't even bother to clean it up! This rather marred our view of the place after such a good experience. ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Russell, Salt Lake City 2 Oct 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort #### Very Isolated It's a 20 min drive on dirt road from the paved road and a full hour drive from Hoedspruit, which is much farther away than on the web site. ##### Russell ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 8 Aug 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Sehr schöner Aufenthalt auf Game Reserve Niveau. Giraffen, Zebras, Krokodile und Nilpferde sowie Impalas Pfauen und Pferde vor Ort. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 14 Jul 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Resort location for exploring the Blyde River Area What a nice place to spend a couple of days! Very relaxed and luxurious hotel with a spacious natural garden landscape right on the river. Great to watch the animals go by on the lawn. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Especially enjoyed breakfast on the patio over looking the river at the main lodge, and learning some Zulu greetings from the charming ladies who served breakfast. ##### David ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Touws-River-Hotels-Aquila-Private-Game-Reserve-Spa.h6347327.Hotel-Information) > > [Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Kwa-Maritane-Bush-Lodge.h526966.Hotel-Information) > > [Sebatana Private Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vaalwater-Hotels-Sebatana-Private-Reserve.h32459379.Hotel-Information) > > [Pumba Private Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grahamstown-Hotels-Pumba-Private-Game-Reserve.h2319463.Hotel-Information) > > [Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vaalwater-Hotels-Mhondoro-Safari-Lodge-Villa.h11522151.Hotel-Information) > > [Sun City Hotel and Casino](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-Soho-Hotel-Casino-At-Sun-City-Resort.h527184.Hotel-Information) > > [Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sidbury-Hotels-Woodbury-Tented-Camp-Amakhala-Game-Reserve.h9642577.Hotel-Information) > > [Botlierskop Private Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Klein-Brak-River-Hotels-Botlierskop-Private-Game-Reserve.h2991039.Hotel-Information) > > [Mabula Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bela-Bela-Hotels-Mabula-Game-Lodge.h1559026.Hotel-Information) > > [Tsala Treetop Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Plettenberg-Bay-Hotels-Tsala-Treetop-Lodge.h1030430.Hotel-Information) > > [Paternoster Dunes Boutique Guesthouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paternoster-Hotels-Paternoster-Dunes-Boutique-Guesthouse.h31911613.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cascades Hotel at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cascades-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9515.Hotel-Information) > > [Tshukudu Bush Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Tshukudu-Bush-Lodge.h1201423.Hotel-Information) > > [Gondwana Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mossel-Bay-Hotels-Gondwana-Game-Reserve.h4145102.Hotel-Information) > > [Hartford House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mooirivier-Hotels-Hartford-House.h27344764.Hotel-Information) > > [Ivory Tree Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Ivory-Tree-Game-Lodge.h5994597.Hotel-Information) > > [Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenton-On-Sea-Hotels-Kariega-Game-Reserve-Main-Lodge.h4576469.Hotel-Information) > > [Margate Beach Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Margate-Hotels-Margate-Beach-Club.h9458217.Hotel-Information) > > [Lush Private Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Lush-Private-Lodge.h24940930.Hotel-Information) > > [The Kingdom Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moses-Kotane-Hotels-The-Kingdom-Resort.h6792618.Hotel-Information) > > [Glen Afric Country Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Broederstroom-Hotels-Glen-Afric-Country-Lodge.h27136993.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Polokwane-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Polokwane.h17771611.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cabanas-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9459.Hotel-Information) > > [Sanbona Wildlife Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barrydale-Hotels-Sanbona-Wildlife-Reserve.h1155735.Hotel-Information) > > [Garden Route Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albertinia-Hotels-Garden-Route-Game-Lodge.h2917158.Hotel-Information) > > [Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hlabisa-Hotels-Rhino-Ridge-Safari-Lodge.h9401037.Hotel-Information) > > [Kwa Maritane Self-Catering Chalets](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Kwa-Maritane-Self-Catering-Chalets.h22471915.Hotel-Information) > > [Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Breede-River-Hotels-Inverdoorn-Private-Game-Reserve.h3131643.Hotel-Information) > > [The Oyster Box](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Umhlanga-Hotels-The-Oyster-Box.h2939964.Hotel-Information)