Title: Ecca Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Ecca Lodge Riverside guesthouse with spa services and outdoor pool ![BBQ/picnic Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34930000/34928700/34928679/1576cb63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Free minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34930000/34928700/34928679/f361dd9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Quadruple Room | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34930000/34928700/34928679/a07c2d58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34930000/34928700/34928679/1e8bf8c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34930000/34928700/34928679/c509338a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Ecca Lodge, a riverside retreat, offers wildlife views, a spa, on-site restaurant, and outdoor pool. Guests enjoy the serene environment, arcade/game room, and safari activities in the area. ## Popular amenities - Spa - Pool - Laundry - Housekeeping - Parking included - Restaurant ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 14 - Oct 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=34928679&PinnedHotelID=34928679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=34928679&PinnedHotelID=34928679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 15 - Oct 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=34928679&PinnedHotelID=34928679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=34928679&PinnedHotelID=34928679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=34928679&PinnedHotelID=34928679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=34928679&PinnedHotelID=34928679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=34928679&PinnedHotelID=34928679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=34928679&PinnedHotelID=34928679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ![Free minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34930000/34928700/34928679/f361dd9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Private plunge pool Free minibar items Bathrobes Hairdryer Private bathroom Separate bath and shower Champagne service - 431 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### Basic Room ### Highlights Free minibar items Private bathroom Separate bath and shower Hairdryer Champagne service Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMakhanda-Hotels-Ecca-Lodge.h34928679.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMakhanda-Hotels-Ecca-Lodge.h34928679.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Makhanda, Ecca Lodge is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve and African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve, while Amazwi South African Museum of Literature and Albany Natural Science Museum are cultural highlights. [Visit our Makhanda travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makhanda.dx6023940) [View more Guest houses in Makhanda](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makhanda-Guest-Houses.d6023940-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.14700%2C26.52495&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OaydETkNAZ_uSQZv-cU4pYopCis=) R67 Fort Brown, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6140 ### What's nearby - Kwandwe Private Game Reserve - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - St Andrew's College - 59 min drive - 29.8 miles - Rhodes University - 60 min drive - 30.0 miles - Settlers Garden 1820 - 61 min drive - 30.8 miles - 1820 Settlers National Monument - 61 min drive - 30.8 miles ### Getting around - Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 130 min drive ## About this property ### Ecca Lodge Luxury guest house by the river You can look forward to game and wildlife viewing, a terrace and an arcade/games room at Ecca Lodge. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage, a detox wrap or a body wrap. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can also expect to find dry cleaning/laundry services. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - A safari, smoke-free property and barbecues - Outdoor furniture, game drive on-site and a front desk safe Room features All guest rooms at Ecca Lodge offer comforts, such as free stocked minibars, in addition to Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and outdoor showers - Daily housekeeping and phones ## Similar properties ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4690000/4685800/4685716/764f81a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Makhanda - Pool - Breakfast included - All-inclusive - Spa 10 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=4685716&PinnedHotelID=4685716&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Luxury Villa | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48850000/48848200/48848154/1bf31ef4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kwandwe Fort House Makhanda - Pool - Breakfast included - All-inclusive - Spa [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=48848154&PinnedHotelID=48848154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![The Corner House - Double room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10940000/10937300/10937248/ddf3315c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bartholomew's Loft Makhanda - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 35 reviews £49 includes taxes & fees 23 Oct - 24 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=10937248&PinnedHotelID=10937248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19760000/19750600/19750524/6e4d3a7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 on Ross Makhanda - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews £51 includes taxes & fees 29 Oct - 30 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=19750524&PinnedHotelID=19750524&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Double or Twin Room | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12690000/12690000/12689937/ee9c1e70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 30 on Oatlands Road Makhanda - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Laundry 8.4 Very good 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=12689937&PinnedHotelID=12689937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Free covered self parking on site ### Food and drink - A restaurant - Couples/private dining - Private picnics ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Game drive - Game viewing - Outdoor pool - Safari ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Proposal/romance packages - Turndown service ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - On a river - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Spa - Body scrubs - Body wraps - Deep-tissue massages - Detox wraps - Facials - Manicures/pedicures ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Private bathroom - Separate bathtub and shower - Shampoo - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Champagne service - Free stocked minibar ### More - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 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 ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child per adult, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Ecca Lodge Grahamstown Ecca Grahamstown Lodge Ecca Lodge Grahamstown Grahamstown Ecca Lodge Lodge Lodge Ecca Lodge Ecca Ecca Lodge Makhanda Ecca Lodge Guesthouse Ecca Lodge Guesthouse Makhanda ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Ecca Lodge have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Ecca Lodge pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Ecca Lodge? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ecca Lodge? > Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Ecca Lodge? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Ecca Lodge located? > Situated on a river, this luxury guesthouse is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Kwandwe Private Game Reserve and within 25 miles (40 km) of Amazwi South African Museum of Literature and Diocesan School for Girls. St Andrew's College and Egazini Park are also within 25 miles (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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