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Areena Riverside Resort & Private Game Reserve

Chintsa Self-catering, Chintsa Camping and Caravanning in Chintsa
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Areena Riverside Resort & Private Game Reserve is situated 23 km from East London on the Wild Coast, along the banks of the unspoilt tidal river in the area, the Kwelera River. This holiday resort offers the sanctity of peace and nature, an oasis in the madness of life, a place to soak up the tranquility and prepare for a new week or a new year ahead.

Areena specializes in providing prime caravan and camp sites, as well as luxury cottages, conference facilities, team building and adventure sports right on the waters edge, with unsurpassed views of the river. Cruises to the river mouth and beach can be arranged, and you can even park your boat along the jetty directly in front of you. All our sites have electricity, are level and very spacious with taps between sites.

Areena Quays Restaurant and Pub serves a wide variety of scrumptious meals alongside the slipway. Areena Resort is in the centre of the newest S.A. tourist destination, the Jikeleza Wild Coast Route, which is at the southern gateway to the Wild Coast, place of many tidal rivers with world-class open beaches. Home to the Areena Game Park with its diverse and abundant game giraffe, zebra, blue wildebeest, ostrich and many antelope varieties.

Also hosting the Areena Adventure and Leisure Village, where one can abseil, play paintball, enjoy a quad bike game drive or canoe trail. Our abseil site is a 55 m drop, the highest and safest in the area. There are restaurants, shops, butchery, bottle store etc 4 km away. Top class golf courses, or for anything else one might need, town is just a short hop away.
  • Type: Self-catering, Camping and Caravanning
  • Sleeps: 88
  • Check-in: 02:30 PM
    Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Reviews: 9
  • Laundry Facilities*
  • Braai/Barbecue
  • Swimming Pool
  • Wi-Fi
  • Credit Card Facilities
  • Restaurant
  • On-site Parking

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans

Grading

  • 4 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
  • AA Superior
* Please enquire for further details.
9 Reviews on Areena Riverside Resort & Private Game Reserve
Laura Clegg, South Africa
South Africa

A fantastic place to relax with family. The office staff were wonderful, from the time we booked in, the quad rides chap was friendly, that we went out twice. The young lady at the office, sorry I didn't get her name, went out her way to inform us of events happening eg zip rope. Thanks for a wonderful time we will be back.

07 October 2012
lyn godfrey, South Africa
South Africa

Areena is a lovely resort. The icing on the cake was seeing wildlife and on the morning we left a giraffe was on the road. The cabins are comfortable and spacious.

26 May 2012
Michael Payne, South Africa
South Africa

A group of us hiked down the Wild Coast, paddling the last few kilometers to Areena. Although it was winter, with few resident campers, we were treated like royalty and spoiled rotten. The rooms were great, and the catering fantastic. Would happily recommend the facility to any Wild Coast hiker.

19 July 2011
Adele Rieder, South Africa
South Africa

Awesome resort, with something of everything for young and old. Highly recommended! Abby, the giraffe, was a treat! And we loved the quad bikes. Thanks to all the lovely staff!

13 July 2011
theo Scholtz, South Africa
South Africa

Animals lovely. Abby very special. Very nice location.

14 April 2011
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Wellness & Spa: Areena Spa & Wellness has a variety of treatments on offer that will leave you feeling pampered and relax. Facials, Manicures, Pedicures, Massages, Waxing, Make-Up, Tinting and special packages available. http://areenaresort.com/downloads/spa.pdf

Wedding Venues: Romantic and picturesque setting next to the river for a country style wedding of up to 120 guests with a view of the river and a backdrop of indigenous vegetation. Option of an outdoor, open-air ceremony along the riverside is available.

Conference Venues: 4 Fully equipped conference venues facing the river Seats 80 people cinema style or 40 people boardroom style Day conference packages or Over night conference packages Braai to buffet meal options Teambuilding optional extra

Children's Facilities: • Adventure Village! • Games room • Touch Farm • Playground • Split-level swimming pool with baby pool • Tennis court • Trampoline • Tuck shop • Volleyball area


Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
  • R1350
  • Minimum Stay:
  • 2 Nights
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Double En-suitesX 10
Includes: Self-catering
Ten generously sized, open-plan En-suites are ideal for one or two persons. There are two twin beds in each, made separately, but pushed together against a king-size headboard. One of these units is available as king-size, if requested when making a reservation.
Bathroom Facilities En-suite
Beds Single beds
Other Fan, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Wi-Fi, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer, Balcony/patio, Self-catering
TV Television
Views Garden
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Double En-suites
Sleeps 2 Price:
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Rondavel OneX 1
Includes: Self-catering
Our rondavel is an open-plan design with a queen-size bed downstairs and single beds in a loft room upstairs, sleeping from four to six people. This unit is not suitable for very young children as the wooden stairways to the loft rooms are fairly steep.
Bathroom Facilities En-suite
Beds Double beds, Single beds
Other Balcony/patio, Self-catering, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Wi-Fi, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer, Fan, Heater
TV Television
Views Garden
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Rondavel One
Sleeps 4 Price:
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Rondavel Two and ThreeX 2
Includes: Self-catering
Our two rondavels are an open-plan design with a queen-size bed downstairs and single beds in a loft room upstairs, sleeping from four to Six people. These units are not suitable for very young children as the wooden stairways to the loft rooms are fairly steep.
Beds Double beds, Single beds
Other Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Wi-Fi, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer, Fan, Heater, Upstairs, Self-catering
TV Television
Views Swimming pool
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Sleeps 6 Price:
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Cottage OneX 1
Includes: Self-catering
Cottage one is a single level two-bedroomed unit which can sleep four, with a queen size bed in the main bedroom and a double bunk in the second bedroom.
Bathroom Facilities Bath only
Beds Double beds, Bunk beds
Other Fan, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Wi-Fi, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer, Balcony/patio, Self-catering
TV Television
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Cottage One
Sleeps 4 Price:
  • R850
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Cottage Two and ThreeX 2
Includes: Self-catering
Cottages two and three each have three bedrooms and can sleep up to eight people with a queen size bed in the main bedroom, two single beds in the second bedroom and four single beds in the third.
Bathroom Facilities Bath only, Shower only
Beds Double beds, Bunk beds, Single beds
Other Fan, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Wi-Fi, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer, Balcony/patio, Self-catering
TV Television
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Cottage Two and ..
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Cottage Four and FiveX 2
Includes: Self-catering
Cottage four and five 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 six people.
Bathroom Facilities Bath only
Beds Double beds, Single beds
Other Fan, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Wi-Fi, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer, Upstairs, Self-catering
TV Television
Views River
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Cottage Four an ..
Sleeps 6 Price:
  • R1,100
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Timber ChaletsX 5
Includes: Self-catering
Five timber chalets are set on the banks of the river, a few hundred metres from the main hub of the resort. They are exquisitely furnished and offer a truly peaceful riverside stay. Each chalet has a queen size bed in the main bedroom with two single beds in the second bedroom, comfortably accommodating four people. The covered timber deck facing the river is the perfect spot for viewing the game that often wanders through the garden in this area.
Bathroom Facilities Bath only, Shower only
Beds Double beds, Single beds
Other Fan, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer, Self-catering
Views River
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Timber Chalets
Sleeps 4 Price:
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Double En-suites x 10

Includes: Self-catering

Ten generously sized, open-plan En-suites are ideal for one or two persons. There are two twin beds in each, made separately, but pushed together against a king-size headboard. One of these units is available as king-size, if requested when making a reservation.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities En-suite
Beds Single beds
Other Balcony/patio, Self-catering, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Wi-Fi, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer, Fan, Heater
TV Television
Views Garden

Rondavel One x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Our rondavel is an open-plan design with a queen-size bed downstairs and single beds in a loft room upstairs, sleeping from four to six people. This unit is not suitable for very young children as the wooden stairways to the loft rooms are fairly steep.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities En-suite
Beds Single beds, Double beds
Other Fan, Heater, Balcony/patio, Self-catering, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Wi-Fi, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer
TV Television
Views Garden

Rondavel Two and Three x 2

Includes: Self-catering

Our two rondavels are an open-plan design with a queen-size bed downstairs and single beds in a loft room upstairs, sleeping from four to Six people. These units are not suitable for very young children as the wooden stairways to the loft rooms are fairly steep.

Features available

Beds Single beds, Double beds
Other Upstairs, Self-catering, Fan, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Wi-Fi, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer
TV Television
Views Swimming pool

Cottage One x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Cottage one is a single level two-bedroomed unit which can sleep four, with a queen size bed in the main bedroom and a double bunk in the second bedroom.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Bath only
Beds Double beds, Bunk beds
Other Fan, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Wi-Fi, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer, Balcony/patio, Self-catering
TV Television

Cottage Two and Three x 2

Includes: Self-catering

Cottages two and three each have three bedrooms and can sleep up to eight people with a queen size bed in the main bedroom, two single beds in the second bedroom and four single beds in the third.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Bath only, Shower only
Beds Bunk beds, Single beds, Double beds
Other Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Wi-Fi, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer, Fan, Heater, Balcony/patio, Self-catering
TV Television

Cottage Four and Five x 2

Includes: Self-catering

Cottage four and five 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 six people.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Bath only
Beds Double beds, Single beds
Other Fan, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Wi-Fi, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer, Upstairs, Self-catering
TV Television
Views River

Timber Chalets x 5

Includes: Self-catering

Five timber chalets are set on the banks of the river, a few hundred metres from the main hub of the resort. They are exquisitely furnished and offer a truly peaceful riverside stay. Each chalet has a queen size bed in the main bedroom with two single beds in the second bedroom, comfortably accommodating four people. The covered timber deck facing the river is the perfect spot for viewing the game that often wanders through the garden in this area.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Bath only, Shower only
Beds Double beds, Single beds
Other Fan, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer, Self-catering
Views River

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