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Thanda Manzi Country Hotel

4.0 star property
Garden views provide a serene backdrop for relaxation at this riverside retreat, where massages soothe tired muscles and a playground keeps kids entertained

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Travelers find peaceful riverside accommodations at Thanda Manzi Country Hotel, with continental breakfast on the terrace. The Terrace restaurant offers garden views, and guests enjoy amenities like an onsite spa for massages, complimentary WiFi, and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 2 of 2 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Terrace/patio

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Deluxe Suite)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room (Deluxe Suite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Centurion, Thanda Manzi Country Hotel is on a river. South African Lippizaner Centre and Lesedi Cultural Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kyalami Country Club and Aerial Cableway Hartbeespoort Station. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Zwartkops Raceway or Kyalami Racetrack.
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Map
Hennops River Valley, R511, Centurion, Gauteng, 0014

What's nearby

  • Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lion & Safari Park - 20 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Montecasino - 24 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 37 min drive - 54.3 km
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 48 min drive - 70.7 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Fiume - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Nikkita Portuguese Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Wetlands Bar And Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Dulcé Café - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Broederstroom Butchery - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Thanda Manzi Country Hotel

Upscale lodge by the river
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Thanda Manzi Country Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, The Terrace, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and garden views. In addition to a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Massage treatment rooms, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, outdoor furniture and wedding services
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Terrace

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,250 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 310 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 310 per night

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
Tax ID - 4230226682
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

aha River Place Lodge Centurion
aha River Place Centurion
aha River Place
River Place
River Place Lodge
aha River Place Lodge
Thanda Manzi Country Centurion
Thanda Manzi Country Hotel Lodge
Thanda Manzi Country Hotel Centurion
Thanda Manzi Country Hotel Lodge Centurion

Frequently asked questions

Is Thanda Manzi Country Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thanda Manzi Country Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thanda Manzi Country Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Thanda Manzi Country Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Thanda Manzi Country Hotel located?

Situated on a river, this spa lodge is steps from Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cheetah Park and Northern Farm Nature Reserve. Kareebosrand Conservancy and Diepsloot Nature Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Thanda Manzi Country Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jorg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little gem.. the staff and owners are just amazing.. thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaux

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place

It was amasing. People very welcoming. And beautifull scenery. You can even make a hinking around the hotel.

2/10 Terrible

Nyiko

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Terrible stay

Disappointment and frustration with the treatment I received during my recent stay at Thanda Manzi. Despite my expectations of a comfortable and welcoming experience, I was subjected to unacceptable behavior from the hotel staff at night yesterday at 21h40 when I was sleeping. On 06April 2025, I arrived at the hotel and was initially greeted politely. However, as my stay progressed, I encountered several issues with the staff's attitude and behavior. Specifically, I was treated rudely and unprofessionally, which made me feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. The situation escalated at 21h40 where I was essentially "chased out" of the hotel by the staff, who seemed more interested in rushing me out than in providing me with the service I had paid for. At 21h40 i was woken up with my wife and I was told I need to pay more a R1000 extra in order to sleep there. Something that should have been addressed at check-in or check-out. Despite that I booked via Expedia where I get preferential rates. This behavior was not only unprofessional but also unacceptable. So I ultimately was forced to leave the hotel same night. And hence means I only paid R2732.20 to spend few hours there. As a paying customer I’m still shocked and I expect a certain level of service and respect from the hotel staff. Unfortunately, my experience at Thanda Manzi fell far short of my expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Comfortable stay

The stay was comfortable. The room lacked carpets/rugs and as such made it uncomfortable. Lack of minibar/fridge is also a concern. The dinner menu was extremely limited (only 6 options available).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for money

We stayed in one of the suites which was very spacious with both a large seating area inside and a small terrace. The staff were very helpful throughout. The restaurant was nice for dinner but closed fairly early in the evening (about 9). Breakfast was very plentyful in fact more than we could eat so we were given a doggy bag and ate the cold meat and cheese for lunch.

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Siphokazi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service.

10/10 Excellent

Mpho

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024