JBay Zebra Lodge

Property class: 4
Mountain country house in Thornhill with winery and outdoor pool

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A great choice for a stay in Thornhill, JBay Zebra Lodge features a winery where you can enjoy a glass of local wine. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a snack bar/deli.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
$181
The current price is $209 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10

Why we love this property

Vineyard dining paradise
A country house with a restaurant serves free full breakfast. The on-site winery elevates the dining experience into a true culinary adventure.
Mountain escape
This mountain retreat offers invigorating ecotours and biking adventures. A peaceful terrace and picnic area complement the outdoor experience.

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a lamp on the bedside table.

Earth Luxury Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two armchairs, a table, a fireplace, and a stone wall with a painting.

Stone Luxury Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Colonial Luxury Safari Tent

A tented accommodation with a bed, wicker chairs, a small table, and a cabinet.

Colonial Luxury Safari Tent

  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view through a large window.

Country Luxury Safari Tent

  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a seating area, and a balcony with a view.

Leopard Family Room

  • Ocean view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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442 Strandfontein Alongside R102, Old Cape Road Jeffreys Bay, Thornhill, Eastern Cape, 6375

What's nearby

  • Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve - 16 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Albatross Beach - 32 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Fountains Mall - 32 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Jeffreys Bay Beach - 35 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Dolphin Beach - 36 min drive - 34.6 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 46 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪saverite jeffreys - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Maxi's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sedgefield Arms - ‬14 min drive
  • Thornhill Hotel
  • ‪JC's Pub (Soon-Toe) - ‬16 min drive

About this property

JBay Zebra Lodge

  • A great choice for a stay in Thornhill, JBay Zebra Lodge features a winery where you can enjoy a glass of local wine. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a snack bar/deli.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 5 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 7 AM to 7 PM*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

JBay Zebra Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

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  • Breakfast was great, plentiful, and tasty with a lovely experience of seeing zebras nearby. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful experience having breakfast with the zebra’s!
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed the mountain biking around the lodge and seeing the zebras at breakfast was lovely too. The lodge is nice and spacious
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning place, very magical seeing the zebra wandering around - I think you'd have to be very unlucky to miss them as we saw them regularly by the pool and rooms. Breakfast was great, plentiful and tasty. Our family room looked bigger than the pictures and was immaculate with a beautiful bath and shower. The only thing I'd change is check in, there was not much of a welcome after a long drive- there's a beautiful fire side seating area, I'd sit guests down with a juice or tea and ask them to fill out the forms there. Instead we scanned a qr code just standing in the dining room whilst all the staff watched/waited and my family stood about. The owner was so lovely and friendly at breakfast though, and otherwise I can't fault it!
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10/10 Exceptional

Our first stay at Jay Bay Zebra Lodge, recommended by my cousin, and wow—what an experience. It may be rated four-star, but in our opinion it deserves five. The accommodation was beautiful, the food was absolutely incredible, and the scenery was breathtaking. The highlight? Seventeen wild zebras wandering freely around the property—even joining us at breakfast, close enough for photos! It felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The staff were fantastic—so friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help, which really made the stay even more special. We were genuinely sad it was only for one night—it’s the perfect getaway, and we were very jealous of those staying longer. We would absolutely come back again without hesitation.
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderfully unique experience!

On arrival we were amazed at the beautiful design and decor of the main building as well as the presence of the zebras grazing so close to us as we got out of our car. The hosts, Didier and Florbella, were lovely and made sure we were well looked after.The resident chefs made delicious breakfasts each morning and the food in the evening was so good we ate in for the three nights we stayed there. Our “tent”, which was really a hut with canvas walls and a thatched roof, was great - very clean and well appointed; glamping rather than camping! From our balcony we were able to see 2 giraffes on the other side of the valley too. We particularly enjoyed the free-roaming zebras, and how close they came to the building, while still being essentially wild animals. Altogether, a unique experience; one not to be missed!
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything perfect amazing views from the room and outstanding service
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful scenery, friendly staff, zebra roaming the property
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10/10 Exceptional

An enchanting stay at Zebra Lodge!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting

This is a beautiful lodge situated on top of a hill overlooking the valley and ocean. The lodge is owned by a french couple who have really created something special. Complete serenity with hiking or bicycle trails, and only 20 min from Jeffereys Bay. Definitely first pick for Jeffereys bay area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Que hotel incrível, funcionários incríveis, lugar maravilhoso.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wir genossen einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt in dieser Lodge. Vom Anfang bis zum Schluss fühlten wir uns sehr wohl und gut aufgehoben. Die Zebras sind der Hammer und unsere Lodge war ebenfalls traumhaft! Auch das Abendessen können wir wirklich empfehlen. Man merkt, wieviel Liebe und Herzblut in dieser Lodge steckt. Von den Besitzern und Angestellten bis zu Roxy der Haushündin. Wir werden noch lange von userem Auenthalt bei euch erzählen und weiterempfehlen.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beste Unterkunft die wir seit Jahren in Südamerika hatten....Top!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Een prachtige plek in the middle of now where! Helaas hadden wij slecht weer maar kwamen de zebras al snel kijken toen wij arriveerden. Het was nat en koud, maar gelukkig hadden we een kachel tot onze beschikking. En konden we s’avond heerlijk eten in de lodge. Ook het ontbijt was prima! Alleen bij aankomst nog even van het uitzicht kunnen genieten.
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10/10 Exceptional

Bel endroit, tres bien décoré, staff sympathique et très bons soupers. Avec même les zebres sur la terrasse pour un de mes petit dej :-)
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10/10 Exceptional

Zebra-Lodge was the perfect get-away for us. Just perfect.
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10/10 Exceptional

What a wonderful surprise Zebra Lodge was. It so exceeded my expectations. The Lodge is beautiful, and the large acreage on which it sits is stunning. Stunning! The food was delicious. Our time there was indeed special, and we hope to return.
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10/10 Exceptional

We knew seeing zebras are not guaranteed, because they are wild animals. So we were so happy that we saw 7 of them grazing in the morning right by our breakfast table! The tent cabin we were in was very private. The dinner and breakfast we had there were delicious. The owners were so friendly. They even sold us the napkin holders from our dinner table when we said we liked them and we wouldn't be able to make it to buy them where she said she bought them. Loved everything about the stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

In splendid isolation, all recently built in a contemporary style and to a high standard, the lodges are quite large with great views and very comfortable. Reception with lounge and restaurant serves excellent freshly prepared food.
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4/10 Fair

Disappointing

The lodge is beautiful and the views superb. However, we did not feel particularly welcome and the meal we had was overly expensive and of average quality, there was no choice at any point. It was difficult to find the lodge and to access you really need a 4WD SUV.
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8/10 Very good

Nettes Hotel, guter Service, ruhige Lage.

Nettes Hotel mit Liebe zum Detail in der Naehe von JBay. Sehr persoenliches Service, Zimmer sauber und sehr ruhig. Kleines Fruehstueck inklusive, sehr gutes Abendessen gegen Bezahlung. Kein WLAN in den Zimmern.
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6/10 Good

Only stayed one night en route to Port Elizabeth, so it was convenient for us. Pleasant hosts and clean accommodation.
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome lodge with zebras right outside your windows.

Highly recommend this lodge for a wonderful SA experience, beautiful vistas and the food is 5 stars. Great location and the zebras are amazingly beautiful. The tents, cottages and main lodge are very high end and beautifully appointed. Hosts Florabella and Didier are delightful. Look forward to returning soon.
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10/10 Exceptional

Simply superb, service and attention to detail by owners were of the highest quality Will recommend the lodge to anybody
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10/10 Exceptional

EXCELLENT PRIVATE LODGE!

Excellent rooms, very private, superb dinner option. Beautiful View.
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10/10 Exceptional