Areena Riverside Resort

Hotel in Great Kei with full-service spa and outdoor pool

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Areena Riverside Resort offers a peaceful escape with a garden, playground, and spa services like massages and body wraps. Guests can dine at the restaurant, explore hiking trails and fishing spots, enjoy the outdoor pool, and unwind in the arcade room for evening entertainment.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Pet-friendly
Spa
Pool
Room service
Breakfast available

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 24 - Sep 25

Tomorrow

Sep 25 - Sep 26

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Traditional Bungalow

Highlights

Patio

Heating

Kitchenette

Fridge

Plasma TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

2 bedrooms
Lake view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Heating

Kitchenette

Fridge

Plasma TV

2 bedrooms

Hairdryer

Microwave

Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio

Heating

Kitchenette

Fridge

Plasma TV

2 bedrooms

Hairdryer

Microwave

2 bedrooms
Lake view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

East Coast Resorts Rd, Corner of Glen Garriff Turn-off, Great Kei, Eastern Cape, 5259

What's nearby

Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
Cintsa Beach - 15 min drive - 10.2 km
Bonza Bay Beach - 26 min drive - 23.9 km
Nahoon Beach - 27 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

East London (ELS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪KFC - ‬25 min drive
‪Governors House - ‬8 min drive
‪KFC - ‬23 min drive
‪blue goose cafe - ‬8 min drive
‪Wimpy - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Areena Riverside Resort

Upscale hotel

At Areena Riverside Resort, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a playground. Active travellers can enjoy canoeing, archery and ziplining at this hotel. Indulge in a massage, a body wrap and a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as fishing and hiking/biking. WiFi in public areas (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and a library.

Additional perks include:

An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and a banquet hall
A front desk safe, a billiards/pool table and a TV in reception

More amenities include:

Showers and hairdryers
Plasma TVs with satellite channels
Patios, kitchenettes and fridges

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 160 per day)
WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Weekend full breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 80 to 130 for adults and ZAR 80 to 130 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Archery
Billiards/pool table
Canoeing
Fishing
Full-service spa
Hiking/biking trails
Library
Outdoor pool
Playground
Ropes course
Segway rentals/tours
TV in common areas
Ziplining

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
In-room kitchenette
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Trampoline

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Pool loungers
Terrace

Full-service spa

Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchenette
Limited room service
Microwave
Refrigerator

Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 65 per pet, per night

1 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 80 to 130 for adults and ZAR 80 to 130 for children
Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: ZAR 160 per day (1-device limit, rates may vary)
Pet fee: ZAR 65 per pet, per night
Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Areena Riverside Resort Great Kei

Areena Riverside Great Kei

Areena Riverside Resort Hotel

Areena Riverside Resort Great Kei

Areena Riverside Resort Hotel Great Kei

Frequently asked questions

Does Areena Riverside Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Areena Riverside Resort?

As of 24 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Areena Riverside Resort on 25 Sept, 2025 start from S$79.13, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Areena Riverside Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of ZAR 65 per pet, per night. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Areena Riverside Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Areena Riverside Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Areena Riverside Resort?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Areena Riverside Resort located?

Situated near the beach, this spa hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club, Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve and Cintsa Beach. Kwelera Island Local Nature Reserve and Emerald Vale Brewery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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