East London, Amatola, Eastern Cape

S.A. TOP RESORT 2004.



Areena Riverside Resort is situated on the banks of the Kwelera tidal river, 23 km's east of East London city centre, 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 23 years ago and soon grew from strength to strength.  After a lot of hard work and dedication, the Caravan Park en Camping was voted S.A. Top Resort 2004, after gaining public interest and became the hideout for those wanting to experience quality family time in the heart of nature.  



Our caravan and tent sites are well grassed, shady and well protected from the wind. All have 10amp/15amp electrical plug points. There are 5 ablution blocks with bath, shower and toilets and hot/cold water and 1 Private ablution.



All our rates are inclusive of 4 persons, electricity and VAT. We allow max. 6 persons per site.



Out of season.

Family of 4 persons - R180 per day

Extra persons - R45 per day

2 Persons only - R120 per day

Pensioners - R90 per day, 2 persons Only!



April school holidays / Easter weekend

Family of 4 persons - R220 per day

4 days or longer - 10% discount

Extra persons - R50 per day

No reduced rates for pensioners



December/ January - deposit 50% of total costs of stay

Family of 4 persons

01 Dec. - 7 Dec. - R220 per day/ R250 Riversite

08 Dec. - 6 Jan. - R300 per day/ R350 Riversite

Only 2 persons - R270 per day/ R300 Riversite 

07 Jan. - 13 Jan. - R220 per day/ R250 Riversite

14 Jan. till school starts - R180 per day/ R200 Riversite

Extra persons - R55 per day



Areena Riverside Resort is exceptionally safe for children and unique in it's surroundings due to the natural environment provided by the tidal river where children and adults spend hours fishing, crabbing and swimming in the full view of the sites. We offer a swimming pool, volleyball and tennis court and  entertainment area.



An entertainment program is arranged for the Christmas Season, from about the 19th December until about the 3rd January. We do this at Easter as well.



The Areena is Three Star and AA Highly Recommended where you can wake up to the calls of the Fish Eagles. For info and rates for our Self- Catering units:

http://www.southafricanbedandbreakfast.org/accommodation/Eastern-Cape/Areena-Riverside-Resort/