About Moontide Riverside Lodge
10 luxury en-suite bedrooms, all with complete privacy have their own entrance leading into a garden with 400-year-old milkwood trees. Romantic honeymoon Treetop room. Relax in the comforting ambience of this retreat. Birder's paradise. The lodge, with its shaded wooden decks plus a floating deck, is 2 minutes from the beach, restaurants and trails. en-suite, television, tea/coffee facilities, and bar fridge, in all rooms. WiFi access.
Full SA breakfast is served on the patio overlooking the lagoon. 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Cosy lounge fireplace for those colder days.
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Accommodation Options
Moonshadow 1
One of our two luxurious Garden Courtyard rooms, with a king-size bed centred on the private courtyard. Al fresco daybed. En-suite bathroom with bath and walk-in shower. Option to open interleading courtyard door to Moonshadow 2 to create a private unit for a multi-generational family or two couples travelling together.
Kingfisher
A neat, compact cabin perched above the guest house, with king-size bed. Doors open onto the elevated deck, offering lovely views of the milkwood trees and river. A quaint, well-equipped kitchenette. En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower only. (Undergoing major overhaul June 2026)
Moon River
The original master bedroom, under thatch, with king-size bed. Patio overlooks main deck and river. En-suite bathroom with bath tub and shower. Two single beds on the mezzanine-loft, able to accommodate two children under 12. Kitchenette with view.
Moonshadow 1
One of our luxurious Garden Courtyard rooms, with king-size bed centred on the private courtyard. Al fresco daybed. En-suite bathroom with bath and walk-in shower. Option to open interleading courtyard door to Moonshadow 2 to create a private unit.
Moonshadow 2
Our largest suite, with a lounge area that can be made into two single beds (children under 12). Double doors onto a private courtyard. En-suite bathroom with bath tub, shower, separate toilet; walk-in cupboard. Can be combined with Moonshadow 1.
Milkwood
A stand-alone thatched cottage with a king-size bed centred on a private patio, and an upstairs loft bedroom sleeping up to three in a Japanese-style double bed and a single bed. The en-suite bathroom has a bath tub and shower.
Stone Cottage
A two-bedroom thatched stone cottage, with shared bathroom (bath tub and shower), and kitchenette. Main bedroom with king-size bed centred on double doors opening onto private courtyard. Second bedroom can also be accessed from private courtyard.
The Boathouse
Located right on the waters edge, our honeymoon suite, with wonderful river views. French door open onto riverside patio with loungers and table. Lounge with fireplace. Bedroom with king-size bed. En-suite bathroom with bath tub and walk-in shower.
Moondance
Part of the original homestead, with high thatched ceiling and king-size bed. French doors opening onto a furnished patio overlooking the main deck, offering easy access to the river. En-suite bathroom with corner bath tub and shower.
The Nest
Tucked into the back of the garden, The Nest is one of our most private rooms a real retreat, with king-size bed, desk, kitchenette and veranda with garden view. A compact en-suite bathroom with shower only.
Kingfisher
A neat, compact room perched above the guest house, with king-size bed. Doors open onto the elevated deck, offering lovely views of the milkwood trees and river. A quaint, well-equipped kitchenette. En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower only.
Moonshadow 2
Our largest suite, with a king-size bed, comfortable lounge area that can be made into two single beds for children under 12 and walk-in cupboard. Two double doors leading to a large private courtyard. En-suite bathroom with bath tub, shower and separate toilet. Option to open interleading courtyard door to Moonshadow 1 to create a private unit sleeping 4 adults and 2 children.
The Nest
The Nest is a studio apartment with open-plan kitchenette and compact shower-only bathroom. Elevated above the lodge and river decks, tucked into a private corner of the lush gardens, this peaceful, tranquil oasis encourages nesting!
Moon River
The original master bedroom, under thatch, with king-size bed. A generous patio overlooks the main deck and river. En-suite bathroom with bath tub and shower. Two single beds on the mezzanine-loft, able to accommodate two children under 12. Kitchenette with river view. (Undergoing major overhaul June 2026)
Moondance
Part of the original homestead, with high thatched ceiling and king-size bed. French doors opening onto a furnished patio overlooking the main deck, offering easy access to the river. En-suite bathroom with corner bath tub and shower. (Undergoing major overhaul in June 2026)
The Boathouse
Located right on the water’s edge, our honeymoon suite, with wonderful river views. French door open onto riverside patio with loungers and table. Lounge with fireplace. Bedroom with king-size bed. En-suite bathroom with bath tub and walk-in shower.
Tree Tops
A romantic cabin, very private and perched above the milkwood canopy. Queen-size bed centred on a shaded balcony, with loungers and comfortable chairs to enjoy the views. En-suite bathroom with indoor bath tub and private outdoor shower.
Stone Cottage
A two-bedroom thatched stone cottage, with shared bathroom (bath tub and shower), and interlinked with a kitchenette. Main bedroom has a king-size bed centred on double doors opening onto a private courtyard. Second twin-bed bedroom also opens onto the courtyard.
Milkwood
A stand-alone thatched cottage with a king-size bed centred on a private patio, and an upstairs loft bedroom sleeping up to three in a Japanese-style double bed and a single bed. The en-suite bathroom has a bath tub and shower.
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At a Glance
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Rating:
★★★★
- Rooms: 10
- Check In: 14:00
- Check Out: 10:30
- Languages: English
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