Riverbank Lodge

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.3

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Riverbank Lodge in Upington offers a serene garden and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The bed and breakfast features family rooms, air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Additional amenities include a pool with a view, patio, and river views. Convenient Location: Located 2.5 mi from Upington Airport, the property is a short walk from the Kalahari-Oranje Museum and 1.1 mi from the Railway Station. Nearby attractions include Upington Golf Club (3.7 mi) and Spitskop Nature Reserve (9.9 mi). Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenient location, scenic views, and the swimming pool.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Masamkele
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful river views, quiet, secluded and yet close to stores”
Gwen
Botswana Botswana
“The lodge is right on the banks of the Orange River and has lovely views. My room faced onto the charming garden and was very peaceful.”
Harold
United States United States
“Nice property. I have stayed here several times before while going into and returning from Kgalagadi. My go to lodging in Upington.”
Harold
United States United States
“Very nice quiet location on the Orange river. close to some good restaurants.”
Suzane
South Africa South Africa
“Right on the banks of the Orange River. Room was sufficient for a family of 3. View was stunning and the perfect stay over en-route to Namibia. Highly recommended!”
Milliah
South Africa South Africa
“Flexibility of changing dates , and room was clean and had privacy. They allowed us to check out and leave bags by reception n left for other activities until our return as check out was 10am. Safe place”
Crystal
Namibia Namibia
“This is the second time we have stayed at the Riverbank Lodge and both times were great! The location on the Orange River is wonderful and we had a great nights sleep in the comfortable bed. Maria assisted us in resolving an issue at 4pm on a...”
Leandri
South Africa South Africa
“What a lovely place and the host was very friendly and even waited for us, even though it was passed the official check in time. Very neat and clean. Beds very comfortable. The view and location are out of this world. Will always go back to...”
Duffield
South Africa South Africa
“Friendly, ready to assist with anything. Breakfast was excellent. Staff were friendly, so polite and welcoming. Location was perfect and the scenery was beautiful. All round a perfect stay. I would highly recommend to others.”
Corlene
South Africa South Africa
“It is a tranquil place on the bank of the Orange River. Lovely views.”

Managed by Riverbank lodge

Company review score: 9.2Based on 192 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I am Maria van Heerden. I have been running Riverbank lodge for the past 19 years and have enjoyed every minute of it. All guests are different and have different needs and requests and we like to make every guest's stay as comfortable as possible.

Property info

In the warm and welcoming Kalahari town of Upington is the elegant bed and breakfast style guesthouse the Riverbank lodge. Offering luxurious accommodation in varying configurations, patrons are destined to find something to suit their needs. Warm hospitality, comfort and convenience awaits guests at the Riverbank lodge. Riverbank lodge is owner run and the friendly, experienced staff are on hand to assist you in planning your day. Riverbank lodge makes for the ideal stopover on your way to Namibia or the Kgalagadi national park. Breakfast is served daily from Monday to Friday at an extra cost. No breakfast on the weekends.

Neighborhood info

Riverbank lodge is situated in a quiet neighborhood. There are mostly bed and breakfasts in our street. So we are all actually one big happy family.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa

Area info

Amenities of Riverbank Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 07:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If expecting to arrive outside of front desk hours, please inform the property in advance.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Riverbank Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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