Olifants River Lodge by Dream Resorts

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Dream Hotels & Resorts
8.2 (491 reviews)
8 President St, Presidentsrus, Middelburg, Mpumalanga, 1050 , Middelburg , ZA
27-13-2439401

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Facilities

Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Picnic area
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Front desk (limited hours)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Good food
Cons:
Maintenance issues
Electrical outages

Categories

Cleanliness
7.95
The cleanliness of the property was noted as good but some maintenance issues were mentioned.
Service
8.45
Staff were very friendly and helpful during the stay.
Location
8.45
The property is well-located with beautiful views.
Room Quality
7.95
Rooms were clean and spacious, but some concerns on toddler safety.
Amenities
7.95
Facilities like the heated pool were good, but some lighting issues noted.
Value for Money
7.95
Overall feels like value for money, but some reviews indicated it fell short under detailed inspection.
Food and Beverage
8.45
Food was well-received, with positive comments on quality.
Overall Experience
8.45
General positive experience with highlighted satisfaction in accommodations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:17

Property Description

Relaxing Amenities
Indulge in the indoor pool, terrace, and garden for a calming retreat from the bustling city.

Culinary Delights
Savor delectable meals at 2 restaurants or enjoy a drink at the vibrant bar/lounge - a treat for your taste buds!

Event Spaces
Host successful gatherings with 9 versatile meeting rooms, while the multilingual staff ensures seamless coordination.

Book your tranquil riverside stay at Olifants River Lodge by Dream Resorts for a rejuvenating getaway!

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • General

    Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 491 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.95
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 7.95
Food and Beverage: 8.45
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Promise • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Jacques • family_with_children • za
1
Scenic with Horrific Staff
Pros:

Scenic

Cons:

I called the resort to make sure the unit I was booking was wheelchair friendly. On arrival, we were booked into a unit with 6 steps... Not wheelchair friendly. Then the staff told us that we made the booking and that they did advise us thereof? Why would we book wheelchair friendly accommodation with steps? The Resort then moved us to another unit, where the door does not even lock, no kettle and unfriendly staff! Not on Olifants River Lodge! We travelled very far to be at your resort, and this is the way guests are treated.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Jacques • extended_group • za
1
I will not go back soon!
Pros:

The resort is beautiful and very scenic.

Cons:

The Administrative staff is rude, uninformed, very temperamental and not helpful at all! My bookings were done poorly, our unit was cleaned, however, the dust was lying on the bedside tables, The bedroom light does not work, the bedside table lights do not make contact, therefore works, and then not, the top bathroom lights is not working, it goes on and then starts flickering, then just goes off. You need to pay a R300 breakage deposit, but when you book into the unit, there is already some of the glasses missing from the cabinet. When reporting this, they just say that they will make a note, however, don't think they will. The breakfast staff and catering staff is friendly and the breakfast was nice.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Ntombizodwa Msomi • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

Everything my go to place

Cons:

None

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Gundo • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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thapelo • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

The food and the accommodation

Cons:

Two single beds joined to make a queen bed was not conducive. The blankets were fir single bed as well.
Maybe the mattress is old or they should just make double bed provisions.

7 km of gravell was also not comforting

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Jotte • family_with_children • nl
2
Ik zou er nooit meer heen gaan.
Pros:

Ligging is mooi. Personeel vriendelijk.

Cons:

Huisjes waren super gedateerd en slecht onderhouden. Het eten in het restaurant was van zeer matige kwaliteit.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Portia • solo_traveller • za
9
Cons:

I didn't like the gravel road towards the lodge

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Isabella • couple • za
10
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Chaka • solo_traveller • za
8
Good vibes 😁👌
Pros:

The place was looking beautiful

Cons:

We had load shedding first day we got there and no back up whatsoever.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Kagiso Candle Man • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • za
7
Secret Location
Pros:

The environment is therapeutic

Cons:

The bedroom which doesn't have a nice ladder to climb

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Windvoel • couple • za
10
Pros:

I LOVED the breakfast

Cons:

The rice and calamari. They just gave me plain rice but I enjoyed the calamari

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Neo • couple • za
8
Overall we enjoyed our stay definitely coming back sometime this year
Pros:

The environment was proper and refreshing

Cons:

The bed 😩 it was two single beds combined instead of one double bed

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Petra • couple • za
9
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • za
7
Pros:

Very peaceful, safe for kids to ride their bicycles..
Ablution facilities very clean

Cons:

The bathroom in the chalet had some mold on the ceiling

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Peace • couple • za
7
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Busisiwe • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

More activities around the place and some pavement on certain part of the road

Cons:

Nothing everything was superb

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Maabia • extended_group • za
8
Pros:

The heated pool, and lovely breakfast.

Cons:

Limited activities, kids needed to do more things...

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Maphumzane Stanley • family_with_children • za
1
Horrible first night is a wnedywood bungalow
Pros:

I was assigned and wendywood house that I did not book. When I raised the matter and sent my compaint with Bookings.Com, I was offered another room from Tuesday 28 April 2026 to 01 May 2026. I was told that I either go back to the Wendywood house and I opted to check out on 01 May 2026. I will never visit this place again and would not recommend it to anyone.

Cons:

My experience was absolutely terrible. I was placed in Wendy Wood House, which I never booked, and when I complained to Bookings.com, they barely tried to fix things. They just moved me to another room from Tuesday, 28 April 2026, to 01 May 2026 and had to pay extra for that but then forced me back to Wendy Wood House on 01 May because they were fully booked. I decided to leave on 01 May 2026 instead—this place is so disappointing that I will never return, and I strongly advise everyone to avoid it. The restaurant menu was a joke, with most items unavailable. Without a doubt, this was the worst and most distressing holiday I have ever had.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee