South Africa Hotels

The River Hotels group consists of several hotels and lodges located in South Africa.

Portfolio: River Hotels, South Africa

Tenahead Mountain Lodge

In a remote region of South Africa where three mountain ranges meet - the Drakensberg, the Witteberg and the Maluti - lies a very special place where the hand of man has brushed it but lightly, beautiful San rock art being the only sign of its former inhabitants.  Tenahead is 3 500 hectares of unspoilt mountains, valleys and streams. It holds a treasure of flora and fauna, and it is the perfect place to experience another life making an ideal holiday destination: Tenahead Mountain Lodge.

Bushman Sands Hotel & Golf Estate, Port Elizabeth 

Discover a world of opportunity and affordable luxury nestled in the heart of a charming Victorian railway town. Steeped in history and exuding the character of the luxurious Victorian era, this meticulously restored property offers plenty of modern comforts. The 4-star hotel is a delightful blend of rich heritage & modern luxury.

Royal Guest House, Port Alfred

The Royal Guest House is on the Indian Ocean in Port Alfred. This quaint coastal town can be found the midway between Port Elizabeth and East London in the malaria free Eastern Cape province of South Africa.The beaches are almost deserted, and our main beach is a safe Blue Flag recognised beach. The Royal Guest House overlooks the peaceful marina on the Port Alfred's Kowie River.

Halyards Hotel, Port Alfred

Few places on Earth share the stunning beauty of Port Alfred. The Halyards Hotel stands as a beacon on the Kowie River's Royal Alfred Marina and is an international landmark. The Halyards, splendidly set along the waterfront of the famous Royal Alfred Marina is the ideal getaway destination situated midway between East London and Port Elizabeth.

Tsitsikamma Lodge, Garden Route

A warm welcome and friendly service await you at Tsitsikamma Lodge, winner of the prestigious AA Award for Best Leisure Hotel in South Africa in 2002, 2003 and 2004. Hall of Fame for 2005, 2006 and 2007. Blending with the surroundings, built entirely of wood, these unique freestanding cabins offer spectacular mountain or forest views.

Mansfield Reserve,

Perfectly situated midway between Port Elizabeth and East London and halfway between Durban and Cape Town, Mansfield Reserve and Lodge lies nestled amongst 1000 acres of lush undulating grassland and thornveld plateaus.

Vegetation is typical Eastern Cape sweet veld and bush with the landscape and kloofs providing ideal habitat for rare cycads, sneezewoods, yellowwoods, Cape milkwoods, white ironwoods, part horn and knob thorns to name but a few.

This combination of rich grassland, thornveld and densely wooded valleys make this Reserve unique and an ideal Game Reserve.  This biosphere is perfect for both browsers and grazers, which allows different stocking capacity and a variety of game. 

Port Alfred has for years been the holiday choice for generations of families which have enjoyed the peaceful, safe environment and pristine beaches and surf.  The lodge is only a short drive (or by boat a little longer) from the beach and river mouth which has Indian Ocean access.