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Elephants Footprint Lodge

4.0 star property
Upscale guesthouse with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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Elephants Footprint Lodge

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Exterior
Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Breakfast and dinner served
Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries

Overview of Elephants Footprint Lodge

9.4

Exceptional

Highlight
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Colchester by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

1 Riverside Drive Riverside Park, Colchester, Eastern Cape, 6175
  • Popular LocationMatyholweni Gate3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSundays River Dunes3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSchotia Tooth and Claw Safari24 min drive
  • AirportPort Elizabeth (PLZ)28 min drive
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Room options

Superior Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Honeymoon Suite

cleanliness

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Family Room

cleanliness

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

cleanliness

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

Colchester

Elephants Footprint Lodge is located in Colchester. Matyholweni Gate is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari and Amakhala Game Reserve. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.

What's nearby

  • Matyholweni Gate - 3 min drive
  • Sundays River Dunes - 3 min drive
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari - 24 min drive
  • Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - 24 min drive
  • Shamwari Game Reserve - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • A Taste of Africa Restaurant & Coffee Shop - 4 min drive
  • Grunters - 3 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

Upscale guest house
Consider a stay at Elephants Footprint Lodge and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Tour/ticket information and a TV in reception
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as dressing gowns, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
24-hour pool access
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Does Elephants Footprint Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

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

As of 29 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elephants Footprint Lodge on 11 Apr 2024 start from £67.11, 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 Elephants Footprint Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elephants Footprint Lodge located?

Situated in Colchester, this guesthouse is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Matyholweni Gate and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Sundays River Dunes. Coega Conference Centre and Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Elephants Footprint Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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
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