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Hotel Zwakala River Retreat (formerly The River Wellness & Spa at Zwakala River Retreat)

L10 Cheerio Road, Haenertsburg, 0731 (show map)

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Hotel Overview

Set in Haenertsburg, 10 km from Long Tom Monument, Zwakala River Retreat offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 15 km of Woodbush Forest. Some units at the property feature a patio with a river view.
All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom, while some rooms also offer a balcony and others also have a mountain view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.
Woodbush Forest Reserve is 16 km from the hotel, while Tzaneen Dam Nature Reserve is 33 km from the property. Polokwane International Airport is 52 km away.

Formerly The River Wellness & Spa at Zwakala River Retreat

Before September 2024 Zwakala River Retreat was known as The River Wellness & Spa at Zwakala River Retreat

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Deluxe Bungalow - enter dates to see room photos

This bungalow features a fireplace. This spacious bungalow features 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a tea and coffee maker. The bungalow has a terrace with outdoor furniture and river views where you can relax. The unit has 3 beds.

Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

Guests will have a special experience as this bungalow offers a fireplace. This spacious bungalow is comprised of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is fitted with a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a tea and coffee maker. The bungalow features a terrace with outdoor furniture and river views to relax in after a busy day. The unit offers 4 beds.

Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

This bungalow's special feature is the fireplace. Featuring 2 bedrooms, this spacious bungalow offers 2 bathrooms with a shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a tea and coffee maker. The bungalow provides a dining area, a wardrobe, as well as a patio and a balcony. The unit has 2 beds.

Two-Bedroom Apartment - enter dates to see room photos

The fireplace is a top feature of this apartment. This spacious apartment comes with 2 living rooms, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The well-fitted kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a tea and coffee maker. A seating area, a desk, a terrace and a dining area are available in this apartment. The unit has 4 beds.

Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

This bungalow offers a fireplace. This spacious bungalow includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The well-fitted kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a tea and coffee maker. A seating area, a desk, a terrace and a dining area are offered in this bungalow. The unit has 1 bed.

One-Bedroom Bungalow - enter dates to see room photos

This bungalow features a fireplace. The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator and an oven. The spacious bungalow features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a terrace with river views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

One-Bedroom Bungalow - enter dates to see room photos

The fireplace is a top feature of this bungalow. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which features a stovetop, a refrigerator and an oven. The spacious bungalow features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a terrace with river views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 2 beds.

One-Bedroom Bungalow - enter dates to see room photos

This bungalow's special feature is the fireplace. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator and an oven. The spacious bungalow provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a terrace with river views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Bungalow - enter dates to see room photos

This bungalow's special feature is the fireplace. The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator and an oven. The spacious bungalow provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a terrace with river views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

This bungalow has a private bathroom, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as a terrace. The unit has 3 beds.

Standard Suite - enter dates to see room photos

The fireplace is the standout feature of this suite. This suite comes with 1 bedroom, kitchen, a terrace and 1 bathroom with a bath. The suite's kitchen, which has a refrigerator, is available for cooking and storing food. The suite features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a patio and a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.

Comfort Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

Guests will have a special experience as the bungalow provides a fireplace. The bungalow features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave and a toaster. Among the room amenities are a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a barbecue as well as a patio and lake views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Economy Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

This bungalow's special feature is the fireplace. The bungalow features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a tea and coffee maker in the well-fitted kitchen. The bungalow also offers a barbecue. The bungalow has garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Facilities of Zwakala River Retreat

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Private parking

Activities
Hiking

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, BBQ facilities, Restaurant

Pools and wellness
Massage, Spa and wellness centre

Common areas
Garden, Terrace

Miscellaneous
Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Additional Toilet, Balcony, Barbecue, Bath, Bath or Shower, Bathroom, Clothes rack, Desk, Dining area, Dining table, Fireplace, Free toiletries, Garden view, Hairdryer, Heating, Interconnected room(s) available, Ironing Facilities, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Lake view, Linen, Microwave, Mountain view, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Oven, Patio, Refrigerator, Riverview, Seating Area, Shower, Stovetop, Tea/Coffee Maker, Terrace, Toaster, Toilet, Towels, View, Wardrobe/Closet

Last updated: 22 Jul 2025 - Update now

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-10:00:00 hours

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Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

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Connie

“Our stay was absolutely gorgeous and serene — the sound of the nearby flowing river made it feel like a peaceful escape”

8.0

13 Jun 2025

The location and décor were absolutely perfect! Every piece was beautifully curated — the colour scheme tied everything together so effortlessly. The kitchen was also a standout feature: stylish, spacious, and fully equipped for a comfortable self-catering stay.

Innocentia

“10/10”

10.0

01 Jun 2025

I loved the fact that I was able to connect with nature, far from everything, peaceful and so beautiful. Overall I loved everything about the place& it was a 10/10 Omg the outside bathtub🥰 it was everything& more 💯

MOILA

“Superb”

10.0

14 Apr 2025

The place it's so refreshing and very nice place to be

netshandama

“Very good”

8.0

31 Mar 2025

The fire place was the best feature of the cabin and the quietness with the sound of the river flow

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Hotel Zwakala River Retreat (formerly The River Wellness & Spa at Zwakala River Retreat)

L10 Cheerio Road, Haenertsburg, 0731 (show map)

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Two-Bedroom Apartment - enter dates to see room photos

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L10 Cheerio Road, Haenertsburg, 0731 (show map)

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Formerly The River Wellness & Spa at Zwakala River Retreat

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Deluxe Bungalow - enter dates to see room photos

Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

Two-Bedroom Apartment - enter dates to see room photos

Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

One-Bedroom Bungalow - enter dates to see room photos

One-Bedroom Bungalow - enter dates to see room photos

One-Bedroom Bungalow - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Bungalow - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Comfort Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

Economy Cottage - enter dates to see room photos

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