RESORT FACT SHEET
| NUMBER OF ROOMS | 26 Self Catering Units ( ranging from 2 sleepers to family 6 sleepers) 13 Double En Suite Apartments 3 Thatched Family open plan Rondavels |
| CONFIGURATION | 2 Thatched Cottages Family semi open plan 3 Cottages 5 Riverfront Timber Chalets – 800m from main resort |
| MAXIMUM GUESTS | 94 Accommodation 900 Camping |
| CHILDREN | Yes. Children 3yrs and under are free of charge |
| WI-FI | Yes available throughout the resort. Wi-Fi can be slow & intermittent due to satellite connection. Wi-Fi is purchased |
| CELL PHONE COVERAGE | Yes |
| OVERHEAD FANS | Yes |
| SWIMMING POOL | Yes |
| ELECTRICITY | Yes |
| BATH | In certain units/ either a bath or shower in unit, some have both |
| SHOWER | In certain units/ either a bath or shower in unit, some have both |
| HAIR DRYER | Yes in all units |
| CAMPSITES | 150 sites for camping or caravan |
| PLUG POINT | Standard 3 pin plug ( 15/20 AMP) |
| ABLUTIONS | Shared ablutions throughout the park, all with hot water |
| LAUNDRY SERVICE | Yes self-service, tokens purchased at reception |
| NO SMOKING POLICY | No smoking permitted indoors |
| WHEELCHAIR ACCESS | Limited |
| CHECK IN/CHECK OUT | 14h30 and 10h30 |
| CREDIT CARDS | Visa / MasterCard |
| MALARIA | No |
| SPA | Yes, Areena Spa on site, bookings by appointment |
| CONFERENCE VENUE | Yes |
| RESTAURANT | Yes Areena Quays Restaurant on site (Open Thursday to Sunday) |
| ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES | Yes Areena Adventure Village offers a wide range of activities, from mild to wild. Bookings essential |
CHECK IN / CHECK OUT INFO
Check in at 14h30 and check out at 10h30
CANCELLATION POLICY
We require written confirmation for all cancellations (e-mail or facsimile)
Cancelled more than 60 days prior to arrival: 10% of the full accommodation charge
Cancelled more than 30 days prior to arrival: 25% of the full accommodation charge
Cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival: 50% of the full accommodation charge
Cancelled less than 7 days prior to arrival: 90% of the full accommodation charge
Balance of reservation paid on arrival.
WHAT TO PACK
- Comfortable casual wear
- Swimwear,
- Hats & sunblock
- Slops, comfortable walking shoes, running shoes
- Jacket or windbreakers
- Binoculars and cameras
- Spare batteries and phone chargers
- Bird books etc
HEALTH & TRAVEL
Areena Riverside Resort is malaria free.
COVID: Please click here for our compliance certificate
Weather
May-Sept:
Temperature ranges from 10c – 26c
Sunny days with cool mornings and evenings
Oct-April:
Temperature ranges from 15c – 28c
Days are hot & humid rainfall mostly Oct/ Nov/ March/ April
WEATHER
May-Sept
Temperature ranges from 10c – 26c
Sunny days with cool mornings and evenings
Oct-April
Temperature ranges from 15c – 28c
Days are hot & humid rainfall mostly Oct/Nov/March/April
HOW TO GET TO AREENA RIVERSIDE RESORT
| GPS CO-ORDINATES | S32° 53’00.58” E28° 03‘40.37” |
| DRIVING CONDITIONS | Tar Road Access |
| NEAREST AIRPORT | East London |
| ACCESS BY AIR | 45 min road travel from East London Airport |
MAP & DIRECTIONS
GPS Co-ordinates: s32°53’00.58’’ e28°03’40.37’’
DIRECTIONS TO AREENA RIVERSIDE RESORT FROM EAST LONDON N2
N2 from East London to Umtata
- Take off – Ramp no.1060 “Brakfontein”, “Wild Coast Jikeleza, Tourist Route”
- At the top of the off – ramp turn right onto “R 102”.
- Travel for +- 1km, turn left onto “Schafli Road” “Wild Coast Jikeleza Route” T1 (East Coasts Resort Road) 9.6km to Areena Riverside Resort.
- Travel for +- 10 minutes (Landmark – pass Crossways Village Shopping Complex and Spar, on your right, half way to Areena Riverside Resort, continue on).
- Get to the “Wild Coast Jikeleza Route” and “Glen Gariff” sign board, turn right (T5) & immediately right again, (Hairpin bend turn into the entrance – crossing the stop street).
- Our entrance is at the corner of the property on the right hand side of the signboard.
- Brick & tile entrance set slightly back from Glen Gariff turnoff corner.
- Proceed downhill, keep to right at bottom of hill through brick entrance wall.
- Approach closely automatic opening gate and enter.
- Process down road to boom.
- Park on side of boom out of the way.
- If you arrive after 5pm, ring buzzer on the office door in order to book in, make payment etc.
DIRECTIONS FROM MTHATHA/DURBAN
N2 from Mthatha to East London
- Take off – Ramp No. 1060″Brakfontein”, “Wild Coast Jikeleza, Tourist Route”
- At the top of the off – ramp turn left onto “R 102”.
- Travel for +- 1km, turn left onto “Schafli Road” “Wild Coast Jikeleza, Tourist Route” T1 (East Coast Resorts Road) 9.6km to Areena.
- Follow directions as above from this point.
Telephone numbers if you get lost:
Office hours: 043 734 3055
After hours: 083 275 3590
DISTANCES TABLE
| East London | 25km |
| Cape Town | 1062.5km |
| Durban | 635.3km |
| Johannesburg | 941.8km |
| Bloemfontein | 572.4km |
| Mthatha | 208.8km |
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