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About this property
Elegant Accommodation: Orange River Rafting Lodge in Kotzeshoop offers family rooms with garden views. Each unit includes air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a private bathroom.
Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden. The property features a restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace, hot tub, and children's playground.
Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves lunch and dinner with an à la carte breakfast. Outdoor dining areas provide scenic views.
Local Attractions: Nababiep Nature Reserve is 17 km away. Activities such as fishing, hiking, and kayaking are available in the surroundings.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Kotzeshoop
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Guests who stayed here loved
Cloete
South Africa
“We like our stay at Orange River Rafting Lodge. Will definitely be back again”
Matt
United Kingdom
“It’s a great location, the staff were really friendly. The room was cool- good air con, and comfortable. It’s well equipped and you can grab a beer by the river.
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Adolfo
South Africa
“The place is excellent to unwind, the views from the veranda are breathtaking. The manager and workers there always happy to help and serve to our requests.”
Anet
South Africa
“Peaceful, tranquility and well organized. Food was fantastic and drinks always cold. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms were air-conditioned witch made the stay even better specially in the extreme heat. Will definitely go back.”
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Alicia
South Africa
“Very helpful staff and beautiful site. Staff helped us with car problems, filled our 15 liter water tank and was overall an amazing experience. Swimming pool, bar and facilities are incredible. Restaurant food is top notch and river rafting is...”
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Chrisna
South Africa
“Friendly staff and very helpful, clean accommodation, great beds and crispy linen, great tasting burgers at the restaurant, we were pleasantly surprised and had a wonderful stay!”
Alicia
South Africa
“As per usual, we had a lovely stay, a great location, did some fishing from the small island , and the pool is awesome. Out of all the places alongside the Orange River - Orange river rafting lodge is def the best for us. Staff is always so...”
Andrea
New Zealand
“Staff were very helpful and went out of there way to help us arrange a BBQ. Vaughn was was a legend and helped us a change a flat Tyre we couldn't get our spare out. This venue is screaming holiday vibes and truly makes you feel special.”
Francois
South Africa
“The pizza was awesome. The lower camp spots were wind free. Staff was friendly and the river is nice and safe for small children at the beach launch”
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Bianca
Namibia
“Location a bit out of sync but daytime easy to find”
Managed by Country Hotels
Company review score: 8.7Based on 4,230 reviews from 13 properties
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Company information
Country Hotels boasts a portfolio of 9 hotels throughout South Africa, focusing on the Northern Cape, offering value for money, high and standardised accommodation to all travelers be it for business or for those seeking to explore the country.
Property information
Comfortable, fully equipped self-catering wooden chalets and private campsites are perfectly located in the breathtaking natural landscape of the Orange River banks.
Chalets
Chalets are fully equipped with en-suite bathroom with shower, private braai area, air-conditioned, accommodate up to four persons and bedding is included. The kitchen area is equipped with a refrigerator with freezer, microwave oven, electronic kettle, cutlery and crockery and tea and coffee are supplied with our compliments.
Campsite
Caravan and camping sites are private and on grass with a power point, light and a Braai area. Each campsite has an undercover camp kitchen with a table and benches and a sink with running water on a private lawn. Neat and comfortable ablutions blocks with hot water showers are close to all campsites.
Neighbourhood information
Join us on a memorable excursion passing through the awesomely beautiful Richtersveld Nature Reserve. We offer multi-day river rafting packages on the lower Orange starting at base camp in Vioolsdrif, 680km from Cape Town. Our dedicated and qualified river guides assure every client of a safe, relaxed and fun filled experience whilst sharing their passion and knowledge of the local environment.
A rafting trip on the Great Orange River between Vioolsdrif and Fish River Canyon offer a truly magical adventure of breathtaking and unique scenery and exciting rapids. We invite you to experience this exciting yet peaceful adventure with us. The perfect getaway to unwind and relax with family and friends as well as for corporate groups.
Languages spoken
Afrikaans,English
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
The Badgers Grill
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly
House rules
Orange River Rafting Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 5 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
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this property
BankcardCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 08:00 and 22:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Orange River Rafting Lodge 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.
Quiet hours are between 08:00:00 and 22:00:00.
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.
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