Elephants Footprint Lodge

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.5

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Featuring outdoor, rock waterfall showers, all Elephants Footprint Lodge rooms overlook the pool and garden. Customised safaris can be arranged to Addo Elephant Park, 3 km away and home to rhino, buffalo, lions and leopards. The spacious, African-style rooms include a partly-enclosed bathroom with large bath and environmentally-friendly toiletries. Cotton linen, a seating area and tea/coffee facilities are also provided. The Elephants Footprint restaurant serves a continental or full English breakfast. The á la carte lunch menu offers fish and game specialities and is occasionally buffet-style. Dinner is available on request with prior arrangement. Private dining is possible in the wine cellar. The lodge can organise river, sea and dune trips. Darts is available in the bar and badminton is available on request. Set 1.5 km from Colchester and the N2 road, Elephants Footprint is a 10-minute drive from the beach by the Sundays River mouth. Port Elizabeth Airport is 45 km away and there is free parking on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Options with:

  • Pool view

  • Garden view

Free private parking available on-site

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Family Room
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  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 large double bed
344 feet²
Garden view
Pool view
Ensuite bathroom
Minibar
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Electric blankets
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • Refrigerator
  • Mosquito net
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Dressing room
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Hand sanitiser
Max persons: 2
US$103 per night
Original price
US$363.94
Last-minute Deal
- US$54.59
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Total before taxes
US$309.35
US$103 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$76 per night
Original price
US$269
Last-minute Deal
- US$40.35
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Total before taxes
US$228.65
US$76 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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  • Superb breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
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Guests who stayed here loved

Ranger
South Africa South Africa
“The room was nice and clean. Loved the flowers in the bed.”
Lizelle
South Africa South Africa
“Staff were super friendly and even assisted us woth a last minute transfer/ taxi. Location of the lodge is very close to Addo Elephant park which is fantastic. Facilities are clean and well kept.”
Sara
Belgium Belgium
“The staff is extremely kind. Breakfast was very good, with a cold buffet plus eggs ordered as wished. The outdoor private shower was a nice touch.”
Seema
South Africa South Africa
“The facilities are very good, a splash pool is available to cool off. The room is spacious and the outdoor shower was great. Breakfast was lovely with many options and catered for all. The dinner is buffet so I found the vegetarian option for the...”
Bill
South Africa South Africa
“Staff were friendly, accommodating and made the stay.”
Christian
Germany Germany
“Boutique style hotel with nice personal, good breakfast and dinner buffet (available at 365 Zar p. person). Located just a few minutes from Addo South Gate. Clean, spacious room.”
Мадлен
Russia Russia
“The lodge is excellent: just near the Addo park. Not very big and really cosy: rooms are big and ceiling is high) beds are comfortable, a lot of hot water. The main treasure of the lodge is the TEAM. Very attentive, a lot of smile and help. Very...”
Sjane
South Africa South Africa
“The staff were very friendly and breakfast was yum. They were 2min from the south entrance of Addo, and we loved that.”
Noqobo
South Africa South Africa
“The people were super friendly and the food was amaaaaazing oh my gosh their dinner is devilishly delicious!”
Du
South Africa South Africa
“We loved everything, from the arrival up to the departure, it was so nice and beautiful. Friendly staff. The beds for the kids, the flowers in our room, everything”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    African • British • French • Italian
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 515 per child, per night
Cot always available
Free
4 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 515 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 625 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Elephants Footprint Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.