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Blyde River Canyon Lodge

4.0 star property
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Interior entrance
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Blyde Canyon Cottage Sunbird | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Blyde River Botanical Reserve, Blyde River Canyon, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Motlatse Canyon Provincial Nature Reserve
    14 min walk
  • Blyderivierspoort Hiking Trail
    11 min drive
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
    14 min drive
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    63 min drive

Room options

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House, 4 Bedrooms (Blyde Hillside)

House, 4 Bedrooms (Blyde Hillside)

  • 500 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Double Beds

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blyde Canyon Cottage Sunbird

Blyde Canyon Cottage Sunbird

  • 200 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Twin Room, Ensuite

Luxury Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Cottage

Luxury Cottage

  • 200 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Loft

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Hoedspruit

With a stay at Blyde River Canyon Lodge in Hoedspruit, you'll be within the vicinity of Three Rondavels and Blyde River Canyon. .This spa lodge is within the region of God's Window and Graskop Gorge Lift Company.
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What's nearby

  • Motlatse Canyon Provincial Nature Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Blyderivierspoort Hiking Trail - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Three Rondavels - 83 min drive - 83.4 km
  • Blyde River Canyon - 95 min drive - 90.9 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anne's Cotton Club Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kadisi Restaurant - ‬82 min drive
  • ‪Upperdeck - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪24 Degrees South Self Catering - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wildebeest Lapa Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Blyde River Canyon Lodge

Lodge in Hoedspruit with a full-service spa and an outdoor pool
Blyde River Canyon Lodge offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private plunge pools and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Hoedspruit lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include massages.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private plunge pools. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at the lodge's restaurant, where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, or dine alfresco. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Blyde River Canyon Lodge has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: ZAR 220.00-220.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Mini fridge
  • Minibar
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Private plunge pool
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 220.00 to 220.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Blyde Canyon Lodge
Blyde Canyon River Lodge
Blyde Lodge
Blyde River
Blyde River Canyon Hoedspruit
Blyde River Canyon Lodge
Blyde River Canyon Lodge Hoedspruit
Blyde River Lodge
Blyde River Canyon Hotel Limpopo Province
Blyde River Canyon Lodge Lodge
Blyde River Canyon Lodge Hoedspruit
Blyde River Canyon Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Blyde River Canyon Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alla, Potomac

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated, Amazing service. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to stay overnight whole exploring Blyde River Canyon
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The cottage was disappointing. The stairs were dangerous (tree with a flimsy rope for a rail?), the bedroom was okay but there was a drop step into the bath area! Did not like the fact that there was no bathroom privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David J

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lodge was a nice place to stay. They served a delicious breakfast that was included in the price. It is far from town but they offered a lovely 3 course dinner each night that was extra. We saw zebras and baboons in the mornings.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bahlabegiye Gauta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well organised and up to standard.
The staff members are very friendly and helpful at all times.Portia and Elizabeth keep up your good work.You really best people for the job you are doing. Job well done I will keep on referring people to your place. Thanks a lot
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Holiday Getaway
Wonderful setting, wonderful staff.
Sumptuous 3-course Dinners
Comfy Lodge
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming quaint stay!
It was a beautiful charming place with wonderful food. We had a delicious breakfast and we were delighted to have the zebras stop by for a morning snack!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel sits in wonderful grounds with zebra and other animals wandering through. Everything is catered for. The food is of high quality with very friendly staff. A pleasure tostay here and very highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Franciscus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lodge with a view
Fantastic lodge in beautiful setting with grat staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Surajit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful beyond expectations
amazing and how.. the resort is world class with excellent facilities and staff. very friendly and warm to guests. Breakfast was superb and filling with choice of hot & cold dishes. Vicky the owner and her staff went out of their way to help us enjoy our stay there. We saw zebras on the ground close to our cottage and were amazed.. a short drive to Blyde River Canyon Dam and its a beautiful place to spend the sunset. Hoidspruit is the closest town which is around 15 minutes away by car in case you to go out for dinner etc.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was lovely and we really enjoyed our stay. Only problem was the bed which made noise and swung when we turned around.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very small room but also very cozy. We had mixed experience with the staff some where very friendly and informative and some where not very keen on service. The breakfast was excellent. The location was decent but not the best. The wifi was horrible at bussy hours and this was frustrating since we had to pay to use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Fairytale Lodge.
A great little place with wonderful grounds and nice rooms.

8/10 Good

kizzie, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Early morning call
Remote and within the Botanical Gardens, we loved this quiet oasis...until 5am when the zebras appeared on our veranda - lovely to see but not so keen on the noise.

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Owatonna, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful cottage!
We were only there for one night but loved the cottage. It was like a home away from home. The staff was very helpful in helping us maximize our time in the area.

10/10 Excellent

DArcie, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must experience
Best accommodations we've had

8/10 Good

Michelle, Rotorua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent
Excellent! Really enjoyed the stay. We would love to stay again.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced
Rooms looked out to garden but had walkway right in front of windows so we couldn't leave the curtains open. Bathrooms were outdated. We were charged for a tourist map that we didn't ask for. We were expecting it would be much closer to the canyon. Breakfast was great and staff were attentive. We got to see zebras milling around the grounds at breakfast.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquil
Excellent place to relax and hunker down. Friendly staff, clean hotel and good break fast. Lodge is at the bottom of the Canyon. Lots of places to walk, run, hike and bike. Very quiet and peaceful experience.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Hospitality
Exotic location in Blyde River Canyon Reserve with zebras and antelope wandering the grounds. Wonderful hospitality and delicious food. Beautiful, rustic decor but clean and modern facilities as well.

8/10 Good

David, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay , good breakfast and helpful owner .

8/10 Good

David, Plainfield, IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a peaceful gem
A very relaxing stay in a quiet setting. Very friendly staff and owners. Beautiful zebras roaming the property.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely lodge in wonderful gardens
a lovely place to stay - staff very welcoming and accommodation excellent

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful, beautiful garden spot.
We woke up to cool breezes and Zebras resting outside our room. This botanical garden has some 'wild' life; some Zebras, Wildebeest, and Vervet Monkeys. This is not an adventurous place, but the safe game experience, which seems a bit contrived, is well worth it if you're looking for a quiet setting to relax.