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Elephants Footprint Lodge

4.0 star property
Colchester guesthouse with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served
Terrace/patio
Exterior
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Elephants Footprint Lodge. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $88
$101 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4

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Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Riverside Drive Riverside Park, Colchester, Eastern Cape, 6175

What's nearby

  • Matyholweni Gate - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - 29 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Port Elizabeth City Hall - 30 min drive - 47.6 km
  • King's Beach - 33 min drive - 51.1 km
  • Hobie Beach - 35 min drive - 52.8 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grunters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪A Taste of Africa Restaurant & Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grunters Pub and Grub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Colchester Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Elephants Footprint Lodge

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Elephants Footprint Lodge. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • 24-hour pool access

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Plasma television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
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Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool open 24-hours

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Elephants Footprint Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Elephants Footprint Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

Are pets allowed at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World (29-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Elephants Footprint Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives, game viewing, and safari tours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guesthouse's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Elephants Footprint Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Elephants Footprint Lodge have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

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Elephants Footprint Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very nice and quiet place to stay when going to Addo national park.
1-night trip

10/10

The room was a lot better than the website pictures well worth a visit
1-night trip

10/10

Absolutely loved our stay. We had 3 nights (spent one day self-driving in Addo Elephant Park and one day on a safari at a nearby private game reserve). Lovely place with really lovely and friendly staff and good food. Excellent location near the entrance to Addo Elephant Park. Highly recommend staying here!
3-night trip

10/10

Always amazing. The best place to stay near the South gate of Addo!
1-night trip

8/10

Großes Zimmer, Dinner empfehlenswert. Wer früh los will, kann eine Frühstücksbox bekommen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
2-night trip

10/10

Leuk, die buitendouche aan de kamers!
2-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

8/10

Wij hadden dit hotel gekozen omdat het ontbijt start om 7u volgens de beschrijving,en we vroeg wilde doorrijden,bij aankomst in restaurant om 7 u was er zelfs nog geen koffie,het personeel kwam juist binnen en het ontbijt buffet moest nog klaargezet worden.wat ook niet in beschrijving stond is dat het zeer dicht gelegen is bij ingang addo olifanten park,wat heel zeker een pluspunt is
1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

8/10

2-night trip

10/10

Herrliche Hotelanlage mit äusserts hilfsbereiten Personal. Eine Person kann sogar perfekt deutsch. Hervorragenden Essen in sehr gemütlicher Athmospäre. Nahe zum Eingang des Addo Park. (Achtung: Eintritt Addo Park kann nicht mit Kreditkarte bezahlt werden, nur bar)
2-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

10/10

Wunderbare Athmosphäre und ausgezeichnetes Essen. An der Rezeption spricht Semione ausgeichnet deutsch. Sie hat zwei Jahre in Bayer gearbeitet. Die Zimmer sind sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Es gibt sogar eine herrlich Aussendusche.
1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

We spent 2 lovely nights here, in a gorgeous suite with very comfy furniture and anything one could need. Ceiling fan works really well! The private rustic outdoor shower was a highlight! Very good dinner and breakfast.The boat trip on the Sundays River is also a great experience which Christo the manager organised for us. We would definitely recommend and hope to come again!
2-night trip

4/10

Das Essen war nichts besonderes, dafür zu teuer. Zimmer modrig. Toilette hat durch aseptischen Abwasserrank gestunken.
1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

Great stay with friendly staff.
1-night trip

8/10

3-night trip

10/10

The Lodge is beautifully built-designed and maintained. to see such a massive Thatched hut look so perfect is amazing. there was no chipped paint, cracked items etc. the staff is always smiling and eager to please. the meals ( buffet style )are very good and plenty to go around. I was not sharing the rolls, they were to good to let go of. the honor bar is a great advantage as we made good use of its good selection. we were there after a cold front moved in, but the rooms were warm and beds even had e-blankets. there are no side noises from roads or neighbors, and the landscaping and fountain-pool attract a lot of beautiful birds. they are trying very hard to win your approval here. also it should be noted that they have contacts with all the best tours in the area and we got an award winning guide all to ourselves for 4 hrs. ADDo was great.I highly recommend this area in the winter. the animals are of better nature and seen easier against al the greenery that the rains bring. it was very lush looking and made the photography of everywhere just more stunning. also with current world financial forces we got a hotel, food and tours for 3days and two nights for what we would spend on dinner and a show in Chicago. There will always be another show, but living a few days here n SA will change your perspective forever. I have one negative, that was not of the resorts doing. the Internet is a gov agency and like all things ZA.gov, its a mess, but you will be to tired to use it
2-night trip

10/10

Mooie, schone, ruime kamers met heerlijke, warme douche! Super vriendelijk personeel en heerlijk eten! Perfecte locatie om het Addo Elephant parc in te gaan!
2-night trip