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Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

Makhanda Eastern Cape
Check in 1:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Your journey of exceptional moments begins the instant you cross the threshold of Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge, where every detail is crafted to elevate your stay, you'll be on a river and 6 minutes by foot from Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. This all-inclusive lodge is 65 minutes drive to Amazwi South African Museum of Literature and 65 minutes drive to Diocesan School for Girls.

Our spacious rooms feature in-room coffee & tea facilities, premium bedding, deep soaking bathtub, a fully-stocked minibar, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, mini-refrigerator, complimentary high-speed WiFi and daily housekeeping, ensuring a comfortable stay whether you’re here for business or leisure. Conveniences include a desk, heated flooring, bathrobes, an in-room safe and a phone.

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Property Details

Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.

  • Covered parking
  • Game viewing on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Game drive on site
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Free WiFi
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Picnic area
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Private picnics
  • Couples/private dining
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Luggage storage
  • Free breakfast
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Daily
  • Spa services on site
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safari on site
  • Free self parking
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Terrace
  • Year Built - 2001
  • Number of bedrooms - 1
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 17

Check-in

Check-in is from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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

Other details

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Amazwi South African Museum of Literature - 32.1 km / 19.9 mi
Diocesan School for Girls - 32.2 km / 20 mi
Egazini Park - 37.9 km / 23.6 mi
Elizabeth Salt Monument - 38.4 km / 23.9 mi
Observatory Museum - 38.6 km / 24 mi
St Patrick's Catholic Church - 38.6 km / 24 mi
Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George - 38.9 km / 24.2 mi
Albany History Museum Complex - 39.1 km / 24.3 mi
Albany Natural Science Museum - 39.1 km / 24.3 mi
St Andrew's College - 39.8 km / 24.7 mi
Rhodes University - 39.9 km / 24.8 mi
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity - 39.9 km / 24.8 mi
International Library of African Music - 39.9 km / 24.8 mi
1820 Settlers National Monument - 42.3 km / 26.3 mi

  • 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.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Resort 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.

Location

Heatherton Towers, Makhanda, Eastern Cape 6140, South Africa
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