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Blyde River Cabins forms part of the Blyde-Olifants Conservancy and is located within 20 km from Hoedspruit. The property offers BBQ facilities and surroundings feature lush bush and a variety of wildlife. The wooden cabins overlook the Blyde River and come fitted with air conditioning, a lounge area with sofa, a flat-screen satellite TV and a fully equipped kitchen. One cabin has a bathroom with a large bath and the other has a bathroom with a shower. Blyde River Cabins serves breakfast upon request at a charge. The property offers guests tranquil surroundings and you can explore attractions such as Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve which are within a 2 hours’ drive from the property. Activities include fishing, bush walks, game and night drives and a kids bush school all available at surcharges. The East Gate Airport is 30km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
4 single beds
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We all loved everything about this place, stunning location, lovely staff, great views, clean and well equipped, comfy beds, this was my favourite of all the places we stayed in over a three week trip to SA. Hosts were fabulous, helpful and kind...
  • Bantim
    South Africa South Africa
    Absolutely the sound of the river n the deck. To be close to the nature.
  • Lubisi
    South Africa South Africa
    Perfect environment if you want to be close to nature
  • Anton
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cabin is situated in a beautiful, secluded and private spot. Facilities provided are excellent and clean. We would have loved to have more time to explore the many hiking trails before dark.
  • Hildegarde
    South Africa South Africa
    The setting is quiet and beautiful. The cabins living areas are spacious and walk out on a big deck. Dishwasher. Enough cutlery and crockery to use before you need to use the dishwasher. Super clean. Would have loved to stay longer than the 2...
  • Marieda
    South Africa South Africa
    It was exceptional, we enjoyed our stay. It was clean and well equipped
  • Dirk
    South Africa South Africa
    Location was fantastic, peaceful, quiet, relaxing, good for the soul!
  • Arezki
    South Africa South Africa
    I like the house , the view, it was great unstead the road
  • Wilna
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We loved the wonderful deck area from where one could enjoy the view down to the river. Waking up with the sounds of running water and nature was wonderful... We would wake up in the morning and open the patio doors to enjoy the sounds. Our hosts...
  • Theo
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was fantastic. We always look for some tranquility after work. The sound of the river in the background, and the natural beauty were just perfect, and could not ask for more. The early morning hike was also fantastic. Gay was also...

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Willem and Gay

9.3
9.3
Host review score
Host review score
Willem and Gay
If you want to stay at a place far away from city sounds and lights, where nature's beauty, song and smell overwhelms the senses, Blyde River Cabins is for you! At these private log cabins, situated on the fringe of a critically endangered riverine forest with the constant sound of the perennial Blyde river you can find total relaxation and unwind from your daily stresses and routine.
We are passionate about wildlife, nature and conservation and enjoy sharing our little piece of paradise with guests from all over the world.
Hoedspruit area is conveniently located between the world famous Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon. There are a myriad of activities and breathtaking scenery to explore during a visit to our area.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Blyde River Cabins
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • River view
  • View
Transport
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Kids' club
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
Blyde River Cabins takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 09:00
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 250 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Blyde River Cabins 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 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Blyde River Cabins

  • Blyde River Cabins is 6.8 miles from the centre of Hoedspruit. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Blyde River Cabins may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Blyde River Cabins on this page.

  • Blyde River Cabins can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Blyde River Cabins is from 15:00, and check-out is until 09:00.

  • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Blyde River Cabins on this page.

  • Blyde River Cabins has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Blyde River Cabins is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Blyde River Cabins offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Kids' club
    • Game drives
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture