Areena Riverside Resort  Verified Listing

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Double En-suite  From R660 /night

 

Sleeps 2 people, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom.

10 generously sized, open-plan en-suites are ideal for 1 or ... 2 guests. There are twin beds in each, made separately, but pushed together against a king-sized headboard. The en-suite bathrooms have either shower OR bath. The fully equipped kitchens. The downstairs units have mini patios, with shared braai stand wit a grid in the gardens, the upstairs units have balconies with the garden view.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

2 Single

From R660 /night

 

 

Rondavels  From R1680 /night

 

Sleeps 4 people, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom.

Open-plan design with a queen size bed downstairs and single ... beds in a loft room upstairs. (Loft not suitable for young children). The unit has a fully equipped kitchen. Please bring along a swimming/beach towel. You can bring along your own DECODER and DSTV card if you wish to have your own full DSTV bouquet.The communal lounge has the full DSTV bouquet.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Open Plan

1 Double

Loft

4 Single

From R1680 /night

 

 

Cottage 1  From R1970 /night

 

Sleeps 4 people, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom.

Cottage 1 is a single level, 2-bedroom unit which can ... sleep 4 guests, with a queen-sized bed in the main bedroom and a double bunk in the second bedroom. The kitchen is fully equipped. The lounge and kitchen are open plan, with sliding doors onto the patio, were there is a braai stand with a grid. The bathroom has a bath with a shower over the bath. The lounge has a large leather couch.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

1 Double

Bedroom 2

1 Bunk bed

From R1970 /night

 

 

Cottage 4 and 5  From R1970 /night

 

Sleeps 5 people, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom.

Cottage 4 and 5 are high-pitch thatch, open-plan units with ... a bathroom en-suite to the main bedroom downstairs, and four single beds in a loft room leading from the lounge, sleeping up to 6 people.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

1 Double

Loft

4 Single

From R1970 /night

 

 

Timber Chalets  From R2140 /night

 

Sleeps 4 people, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom.

The Timber chalets are set on the banks of the ... river. Each chalet has a queen-sized bed in the main bedroom with twin single beds in the second bedroom. The fully equipped kitchen. There is 1 chalet called "The Larks" and 4 Timber Chalets. The Larks is a free standing unit, with bunk beds in the second room, and a bath only in the bathroom. It has an outdoor shower. All units have a braai stand.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

1 Double

Bedroom 2

2 Single

From R2140 /night

 

 

Cottages 2 and 3  From R2570 /night

 

Sleeps 6 people, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom.

Cottages 2 and 3 each have 3 bedrooms and can ... sleep up to 8 guests. The main bedroom has a queen bed, twin single beds in the second bedroom and four single beds in the third bedroom. Both have fully equipped kitchens, open plan to the lounge areas. They both have full bathrooms (both a shower and bath). Each has a patio with a braai stand and grid, and outdoor seating.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

1 Double

Bedroom 2

2 Single

Bedroom 3

4 Single

From R2570 /night

 

 
TV
DSTV
Kitchenette
Garden
Oven
Bath towels
Stove
Fridge
Linen
Microwave
Covid-19 Certified
Swimming Pool
Spa facilities
Braai/BBQ Area
Parking on Premises
Kids Play Area
Conference Facility
Dining Area
Child friendly
Fan
Hairdryer
No smoking
Restaurant
Serviced Daily
Tea and coffee facilities

Areena Riverside Resort is situated on the banks of the Kwelera tidal river, 23 km east of East London city center, at the beginning of the Cape Wild Coast. The dream of Ed and Karen Rathbone to have a unique family resort became a reality some 30 years ago and soon grew from strength to strength. After a lot of hard work and dedication, the caravan park was voted South Africa's Top Resort 2004, after gaining public interest and became the hideout for those wanting to experience quality family time in the heart of nature.

Areena is a 4-star and AA Superior SELF - CATERING accommodation where you can wake up to the call of the Fish Eagles. Choose from a variety of luxury fully equipped self-catering family cottages, rondavels, timber chalets and double en-suite units. All our units are fully equipped for self-catering with linen and towels provided. The various units can sleep from two persons up to six persons per unit. Our five timber chalets are situated on the banks of the river and offer you unsurpassed views of the river from timber chalets and riverfront camp sites. Wildlife, birds and surrounding wild coast vegetation where cruises to the river mouth and beach can be arranged.

You can virtually fish from your tent on river front sites, and also park your boat along the jetty directly in front of you. And everyone loves to meet Abby, our friendly giraffe! Areena Quays Restaurant and Bar are right on the riverfront for your dining pleasure. Open from Thursday - Friday 11:00 - 20:00, Saturday from 09:00 and on Sundays it closes after a delicious buffet lunch. At the adventure village, you will be able to take part in quad bike safari tours, canoe trails, pellet gun target shooting, zip-lining, paintball, archery and Segway safari tours. You may even get to have a giraffe interaction with our tame giraffe, Abby, who is famous the world over.

Access to the beach is either by boat, river ferry, or a short trip by car.

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Extra Info

Property Type Cottage, Camp, Chalet, Self Catering, Caravan Park, Bungalow, Resort
Check-in after 02:30 PM
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Cancellation Policy Strict
Can Be Used For Wedding
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Reviews

Johann J Lemmer
30 April 2022

Areena is a lovely well maintained resort. Here you can find peace of mind and destressed. The rooms are excellent self catering units. I end up here when I were looking for B&B which would fit me better as I was only passing through. Instead I discover a 💎. Whish I had the time to explore this game reserve better.

Superb. 5 out of 5
Bongi Nkohla
27 April 2022

Went for day visit. It was super.
We had lunch.
We did quad biking.
And the food was just out of this world. Especially the fish.
Day well spent.

Fabulous. 4 out of 5

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East London Reviews

Vusimuzi Ndlovu
18 December 2023

Sea, Hemingways mall, Thandile liquor store in Mdantsane is amazing and has great prices..

Superb. 5 out of 5
Buyile Mbanga
14 February 2023

Weather

Fabulous. 4 out of 5
Vusimuzi Ndlovu
09 January 2023

Beaches, night life, transport system, rain.

Superb. 5 out of 5
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Nic Moshasha
19 November 2022

See view

Okay. 3 out of 5
Bongi Nkohla
27 April 2022

I live here and enjoy it all the time. Especially Gonubie.

Fabulous. 4 out of 5
Anonymous
28 January 2022

Lagoon

Okay. 3 out of 5
Louise Herr
27 December 2021

Civic pride.

Fabulous. 4 out of 5
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Rushda Percival
19 July 2021

Beautiful place!!

Superb. 5 out of 5
Linda Xolisa Mcoyana
05 January 2021

Malls and shopping.

Superb. 5 out of 5
Steven
28 January 2020

Beautiful City.

Superb. 5 out of 5