Riverbank Lodge

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.2

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: 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 4 km from Upington Airport, the property is a short walk from the Kalahari-Oranje Museum and 1.7 km from the Railway Station. Nearby attractions include Upington Golf Club (6 km) and Spitskop Nature Reserve (16 km). Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenient location, scenic views, and the swimming pool.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 double bed
1 large double bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Chantal
Belgium Belgium
“Central location; well equipped and spotless; beautiful view on river and shady garden, very friendly host; value for money”
Faith
South Africa South Africa
“The landscaping and the views at the back (the river)”
Warren
South Africa South Africa
“Good coffee and a choice of hot or cold breakfast offered. The rooms were clean and comfortable, our host upgraded our room which had a lovely view of the orange river.”
Marianne
South Africa South Africa
“The lodge is situated beautifully on the banks of the Orange river. The room and bathroom was spacious. There is a shower and bath. The linen and towels are good quality and the bed is comfortable. The room is old, but clean and neat. There is...”
Erika
South Africa South Africa
“The friendliness of all the cleaning, gardening and host was absolutely fantastic. Felt like home away from home. The beautiful gardens were relaxing with an amazing view of the beautiful river. Stunning barbecue facilities and we enjoyed a...”
Anthony
United States United States
“The place was immaculate with an incredible view. Gaby and the staff were incredible as well.”
Susan
Australia Australia
“A great location on the river and near the city centre. Grounds are well cared for and we enjoyed using the pool.”
Smith
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful, quiet location with great views of the river. Loved the pool outside our unit. Located near amazing restaurants.”
Nellie
South Africa South Africa
“We appreciate the staff and owner's friendliness We loved our stay”
Zelda
South Africa South Africa
“Warm welcome and smooth check-in. Maria fantastic hostess.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Riverbank lodge

Company review score: 9.1Based on 210 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Riverbank Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

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

House rules

Riverbank Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 07:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not 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
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestro Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance.

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag 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.