Waschbank River Lodge

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Waschbank River Lodge in Gariep Dam offers a guest house experience with family rooms, a lounge, and a games room. Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms with river views. Outdoor Amenities: The property features an infinity swimming pool, sun terrace, and a beautiful garden. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, outdoor seating, and a picnic area. Dining and Leisure: A restaurant and bar provide dining options, while the outdoor areas offer relaxation and entertainment. Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Activities and Attractions: Guests can engage in fishing, hiking, and cycling. Oviston Nature Reserve is located 45 km away, offering additional activities and scenic views.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Caro
South Africa South Africa
“Had the best room with a view and it was lovely to have a restaurant on site.”
Lisa
South Africa South Africa
“Absolutely gorgeous place to stay. The staff were friendly and the food was good. We had basic fare, I had chicken strips and my husband had a burger, we both had dessert it was good value for money.”
Simon
South Africa South Africa
“The room and location was exceptional. Had an amazing evening meal and a comfortable nights sleep. Highly recommend to other travellers.”
Jean
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful location, helpful and friendly staff. Tasty supper and breakfast. A nice friendly atmosphere. Loved the dogs and the baby birds in the planter pot. This is our second visit so we could see some nice improvements.”
Cindy
South Africa South Africa
“The location on the Orange River was fabulous. All the staff (and owners) were friendly, welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable. The accommodation was good. The facilities in general were great. The food in the restaurant was reasonably...”
Christine
South Africa South Africa
“Really great location right on the river. Room was small but serviceable and quite comfortable. We had a very early checkout and the staff were kind enough to prepare a takeaway breakfast for us. Great for a stopover to break up a long drive.”
Ian
South Africa South Africa
“Good setup on river with bar and food served by courteous staff. Room compact but functional.”
Arie
South Africa South Africa
“I fogot my wallet at the bar area and left early. The staff, traced me, phoned me and kept the wallet in safe till I arrived and collected my wallet from them. Went beyond their duty”
Lukas
Germany Germany
“Wonderful location next to Oranje river. Simple, but nice breakfast. Great restaurant for dinner. Bedroom and bathroom clean.”
Jaco
South Africa South Africa
“My second time at this place and I highly recommend the stay! I really enjoyed it, and it is so nice and peacedul as well which is fantastic.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 1,242 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Waschbank is not only the perfect overnight spot for weary travellers, but is also ideal for a comforting holiday far away from any restless city. Our refined rooms and unique self-catering units are well equipped and boast with a charming view of South Africa’s largest river. Here families reunite by spending quality time together. Burdened hearts find hope and solitude… At Waschbank River Lodge you can take pleasure in the calming silence, striking stars and the royal river! We will simply treat you with the warmest Karoo kindness.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Waschbank River Lodge Restaurant

No additional info available

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 06:00 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. That's about US$28. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed on check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed on check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.