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Lion Sands River Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxurious all-inclusive hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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Terrace/patio
Gift shop
Reception
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Skukuza, Mpumalanga, 1240
  • Place, Kruger National Park
  • Place, Paul Kruger Gate
  • Place, Skukuza Golf Course
  • Airport, Skukuza (SZK)

Room options

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Superior Room (Luxury)

Superior Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (River Suite) | Private pool

River Suite

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room (River Lodge)

Luxury Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Skukuza retreat .Stay at this Skukuza hotel and you'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Kruger National Park and Paul Kruger Statue. Paul Kruger Gate is within 12 miles (20 km) and Londolozi Game Reserve is within 16 miles (25 km).

Getting around

  • Skukuza (SZK) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Selati Train Restaurant & Museum - ‬132 min drive
  • ‪Cattle Baron - ‬131 min drive
  • ‪Shilovo Bar - ‬115 min drive
  • ‪Lapa Restaurant - ‬115 min drive
  • ‪3638 Restaurant - ‬131 min drive

About this property

Lion Sands River Lodge

Luxurious all-inclusive hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Lion Sands River Lodge is an all-inclusive hotel. 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.

Lion Sands River Lodge offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Lion Sands River Lodge. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Skukuza hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lion Sands River Lodge offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Africology Wellness. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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  • All-inclusive
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Dial-up internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Lion Sands River Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 9 are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 176 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Resort fee: ZAR 574 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 9 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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