Lion Sands River Lodge | Hotel in Skukuza

| 9.8 (36 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Kruger National Park Hotel | Lion Sands River Lodge

Hotel in Kruger National Park, Skukuza

All-inclusive hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
Along with 2 outdoor pools, this hotel has a full-service spa and a restaurant. Free English breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking, and a free airport shuttle. Other amenities include a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Housekeeping is available on request.
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 experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of a fitness center. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Eco Friendly
Breakfast
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Separate bathtub and shower
Bedroom
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • LED light bulbs
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Slippers
  • Individually furnished
  • Turndown service
  • Desk
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Safe
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Breakfast
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)
  • 24-hour room service
  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Free bottled water
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Minibar
Parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • This property does not have elevators
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Activities
  • Golfing
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Safari
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • 2 outdoor pools
General
  • Reception hall
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Water dispenser
  • Front-desk safe
  • English
  • 100% renewable energy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Rooftop garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Water dispenser
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Vegan dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Guest Services
  • Laundry facilities
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Turndown service
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Porter/bellhop
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Vegetable garden
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Patio
Spa
  • Aromatherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Facials

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
Child Policy
Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property. all guests older than 9 are welcome. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Pet Policy
No pets or service animals allowed

Cashless transactions are available 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 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 uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

Charles
Aug 3, 2025 04:28:38 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Up close and personal with the wildlife.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Luxury Room
Room Size: m2
1 Double Bed
2 Twin Beds
Luxury Room

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, River view, Wardrobe or closet, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 2
River Suite
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
River Suite

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, River view, Wardrobe or closet, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Superior Room
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Superior Room

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, River view, Wardrobe or closet, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
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