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Elephants Footprint Lodge

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Colchester with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May

Explore the area

Map
1 Riverside Drive Riverside Park, Colchester, Eastern Cape, 6175
  • Matyholweni Gate
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sundays River Dunes
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

About the area

Colchester

At Elephants Footprint Lodge you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Matyholweni Gate and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Sundays River Dunes. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Colchester guest house include Coega Conference Centre and Aldo Scribante Race Circuit.
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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
  • Hobie Beach - 33 min drive - 44.0 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

Guesthouse in Colchester with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Elephants Footprint Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Colchester guest house.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Elephants Footprint Lodge offers 4 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Plasma televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

Elephants Footprint Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

As of 23 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elephants Footprint Lodge on 2 May 2025 start from NZ$165.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

Yep, Elephants Footprint Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Elephants Footprint Lodge?

The closest beach to Elephants Footprint Lodge is King's Beach (33.2 km).

Does Elephants Footprint Lodge have a pool?

Elephants Footprint Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 24 hours.

What makes Elephants Footprint Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Elephants Footprint Lodge.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Elephants Footprint Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

No, Elephants Footprint Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Elephants Footprint Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

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 Excellent

Abdulhamid, Chicago

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet place to stay when going to Addo national park.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Portland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a lot better than the website pictures well worth a visit
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always amazing...

Always amazing. The best place to stay near the South gate of Addo!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

VILMA STRAVINSKI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pascale

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yanik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Das Essen war nichts besonderes, dafür zu teuer. Zimmer modrig. Toilette hat durch aseptischen Abwasserrank gestunken.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019