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Great Fish River Lodge Suite
549 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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All-inclusive lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (free)

When you stay at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge in Makhanda, you'll be on a river and 6 minutes by foot from Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. This all-inclusive lodge is 19.9 mi (32.1 km) from Amazwi South African Museum of Literature and 20 mi (32.2 km) from Diocesan School for Girls.

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, free babysitting, and a picnic area.

This lodge is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Hotel Amenities

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge features a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Dining options at the lodge include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This all-inclusive lodge also offers spa services, a complimentary children's club, and a picnic area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Picnic area
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Year Built - 2001
  • Total number of rooms - 17
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Babysitting or childcare (free)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Free WiFi
  • Children's club (free)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (free)
  • Separate dining area
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge offers 17 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Refrigerator
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bedroom
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Number of bedrooms - 1
  • Coffee grinder
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Child-size bathrobes
  • Heated floor
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bed sheets not available

Where to Eat

Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

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

  • Hiking/biking trails on site

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

  • Hot stone massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Check-in time ends at 5:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

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

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Front desk opens daily at 8 AM

Front desk closes daily at 5 PM

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Gloves are available to guests

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Service animals not allowed

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 350 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Hotel Names

  • Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
  • Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Grahamstown
  • Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Hotel
  • Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Hotel Grahamstown
  • Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Lodge Grahamstown
  • Kwandwe Great Fish River
  • Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
  • Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Lodge
  • Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Makhanda
  • Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Lodge Makhanda

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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