Elephants Footprint Lodge

4.0 star property
Colchester guesthouse with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Single Trundle Bed and 1 Large Single Trundle Bed

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Trundle Bed and 1 Large Single Trundle Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Matyholweni Gate - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sundays River Dunes - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari - 24 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - 24 min drive - 39.2 km
  • King's Beach - 30 min drive - 42.4 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. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a terrace.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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

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 reception
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • 24-hour pool access

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Plasma television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

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

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool open 24 hours

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

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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 that you 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 on-site casino at Elephants Footprint Lodge?
No, this guest house 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 during the warmer months with activities nearby such as horse riding. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives, game viewing and safari tours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guest house's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Elephants Footprint Lodge?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Elephants Footprint Lodge have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.

Elephants Footprint Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant place to stay near Addo Elephant Park
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!
Kate, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The room was a lot better than the website pictures well worth a visit
Anthony, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Always amazing...
Always amazing. The best place to stay near the South gate of Addo!
Jeffery, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to stay and explore Addo!
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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Great stay with friendly staff.
Hendrik, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Krazy American amazed in ZA
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
John, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Ontbijt
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
Pascale, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Andre, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfekte preiswerte Anlage
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)
Henri, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Henri, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Yanik, 1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

4/10 Fair

Das Essen war nichts besonderes, dafür zu teuer. Zimmer modrig. Toilette hat durch aseptischen Abwasserrank gestunken.
Anton, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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