Woodall Country House and Spa

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The staf was super friendly. Great breakfast, lunch and diner. 15 minutes drive to main gate Addo Park for Safari. Very nice stay

Location bella e molto curata, camera grande con tutti comfort, letti comodissimi.

Il personale che interagisce con gli ospiti non è numeroso, una buona metà risulta scontroso e poco disponibile, prendono le ordinazioni ma poi ti portano i piatti includendo cio’ che avevi indicato di non mettere, e’ successo più di una volta.

Wunderschön angelegter Garten, schöne Zimmer, sehr gutes Abendessen und ein super Safari-Drive durch den Addo-Park!

excellent location, service, stuff, dinner and premises

Wunderschöne, großzügige Anlage mit sehr stilvoller Einrichtung der Zimmer, des Restaurants mit Terrasse, des Livingrooms und vieles mehr. Auch die Aussenanlage ist bis in das kleinste Detail durchdacht. Das allerschönste waren aber die unendlich freundlichen, liebevollen Menschen, die uns umsorgt haben. Für uns war der Aufenthalt dort und der 10 Minuten entfernte Addo Elefant Park das absolute Highlight unserer dreiwöchigen Reise nach Südafrika.

Perfekter geht es nicht.

Wieder sehr gut! Tolles sehr aufmerksames Team!

A fantastic stay at Woodall. Freddie and the team couldn’t have been more helpful to our every need. Eduan helped us plan everything and communicated really well. The room was comfortable and all the extra touches made it perfect.

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Beautiful location in the nature

Woodall is truly a special place - from the beautiful gardens, gorgeous rooms, the entire setting is magical. The staff are very welcoming and go above and beyond. It was definitely a highlight of our trip and would recommend it to anyone!

An absolutely outstanding property with a beautiful atmosphere, immaculately maintained and perfectly located. The staff were exceptionally warm and attentive — Freddie in particular stood out in every way. His piano playing during dinner was a special highlight and truly elevated the entire experience. Ideal base for excursions to Addo Elephant Park.

Nothing — everything was perfect

Best staff in SA!

Größe der Zimmer, Service und Ambiente

Nix, alles super!

De hele lodgeis perfect ingericht: de kamers, de gemeenschappeliijke plaatsen , restaurant en tuinen, prachtig!

Het terras aan de kamer en de buitendouche niet zo goed onderhouden

What a lovely quiet place. Super friendly personnel. Great breakfast. Beautiful and spacious suite. We loved all of it!

Extremely beautiful gardens, everything is so beautifully maintained. Excellent service, food very tasty. Manager is very helpful. We had a bit of an issue, he immediately found a way to sort it out.

sehr schöne Einrichtung, stilvoll, auch im Detail wunderschön, tolle Massage, feines Essen, ruhige Oase.

Morgen-Safari konnte uns die Unterkunft nicht anbieten. Uns wurde mitgeteilt, dass ein Fahrer organisiert wird. Erst unser Nachfragen beim Abendessen ergaben, dass kein Fahrer gefunden wurde. Wir könnten jedoch um 8.30 Uhr beim Park sein, es hätte freie Plätze. Dem war nicht so ..... Eine Riesen-Enttäuschung für mich. Also mein Tipp: Safari im voraus buchen und sich dies bestätigen lassen.

alles perfekt!! Jeder Blick ein meditatives highlight! Schöne große Zimmerdecke, offenes Restaurant am Teich mit Vogelparadies, überaus freundliches Personal, Abendessen ein highligt, Frühstück außerordentlich gut (ohne Plastik), Auto frisch geputzt vor der Abteilung!! …wir kommen definitiv wieder, vielen Dank !!

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Super Personal. Sehr gutes Essen.

After an amazing journey through South Africa this stay was the perfect finish! What a marvellous and relaxing place with a beautiful garden, extremly friendly and helpful staff and you are always surrounded by that lovely smell of orange blossom. The rooms were perfectly clean and lovingly furnished. The dinner was absolutely delicious and the piano player just made it perfect. We could have sit on that lovely and cozy terrace all day watching the weaver birds building their nest. The drive through the Addo Elephant Park was so much fun and even after visiting the Kruger Nationalpark really impressive.

The service was excellent and breakfast and dinner was very delicious. Dinner was accompanied by fantastic live piano music 🎶. The distance to Addo Elephant Park is just 8-10km and it's just a fantastic park. The whole staff is exceptionally warm hearted and very nice. Family like atmosphere!

The rooms are a bit dark when the curtains are all closed and the bathroom could benefit from a little maintenance makeover here and there - but all in all very clean, spacy bathroom.

We enjoyed our stay here. The whole hotel crew is lovely and attentive. Unfortunately we had cold water in the shower but the manager personally took care of it and within 30 minutes the problem was solved. We were also offered another room as an alternative. The manager is very concerned about his guests. Very nice to see something like this and to feel valued as customer!

The only complaint is the very cold rooms when we arrived. They should perhaps be heated up before the guest's arrival.

חווית שירות יוצאת מן הכלל. יחס אישי מאוד, המתינו לנו בערב ההגעה ודאגו לנו לארוחת ערב עם יין, תוך כדי נגינה מהממת של פרדי על הפסנתר, פשוט אווירה קסומה. המיקום טוב וקרוב מרחק של 10 דק נסיעה לכניסה המרכזית של פארק אדו. חדרים נקיים ומחוממים היטב.

ארוחת ערב לצמחוניים לא מספיק מגוונת.

Amazing place, in the heart of the nature so that you feel like in a new dimension. The staff is extremely kind (especially Frederic, that cheered our dinner playing the piano!), and the room really big and cleaned. I had one of my best breakfast in my South Africa trip! Even the safaris were perfect. Thank you!

Great food and great hospitality

Location difficult access in small car

Alles war perfekt, absolut empfhelenswert. Sehr hilfsbereite Leute

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The staff is amazing and the property is a great unique blend of class and simplicity of rural living. Highly recommend

The staff were exceptional — from the restaurant team to Freddy and Eduan, everyone made us feel so welcome. Our cottage was incredibly comfortable with every detail thoughtfully taken care of. We thoroughly enjoyed the delicious breakfasts and dinners.

That our stay was so short

Wunderschöne, sehr gepflegte Unterkunft. Die Manager Eduan und Freddie tun alles, um einen rundum entspannten Aufenthalt sicher zu stellen. Rund 10 Fahrminuten zum Haupttor des Addo-Parks. Das Essen, gerade auch das Frühstück, war ausgezeichnet. Und auch wir hatten das Glück, an allen drei Abenden beim Abendessen von Eddie und seinem Klavier begleitet zu werden. Vielen Dank an Eduan und Freddie!

Had the most incredible stay. Beautiful Hotel, very friendly staff that went above and beyond to accommodate us. Would highly recommend and wish we could have stayed longer! Lots of personal touches, a bedtime story left on our Sons cot, handwritten notes, chocolates etc.

Alles perfect! Als we dan kritisch moeten zijn, dan was het dat we er waren net in de week van Europese schoolvakanties en Woodall populair blijkt bij gezinnen met jonge kinderen, terwijl wij rust verwachten in zo’n dure accommodatie.

Well kept property , clean, good food! Special thanks to Freddie who went out of his way to help us with his knowledge and able hands!

Solo female traveler. Stayed 3 nights in a suite. Woodall is a special place, with a wonderful staff, and I enjoyed every minute of my time there. What's to love: - Eduarn, the friendly and super-capable GM, is on top of everything. Prior to my trip, he was quick to amend my booking, answer my questions, provide information before I even asked (which route to take, where to stop along the way, etc.) During the stay, he was always available and on top of everything - Freddie, the pianist/restaurant manager (?)/go-to guy, is very warm, accommodating person. He's looking out for everyone - The deck, the deck, the deck! Comfortable sitting areas with views of the very active swamp. (Ornithophiles will be in heaven here) - The lodge is very accessible: straightforward journey from Port Elizabeth, good roads. Only 90 minutes from PLZ - My suite was gigantic, and it included outdoor showers (as well as indoor), tall ceilings, a private patio surrounded by nature, a dipping pool (got a kick out of the unironic "No Lifeguard on Premises/No Diving" sign), a refrigerator, USB outlets, safe, robes, slippers, etc. Lots of natural light and fresh air. Very quiet; dark at night; and AC worked fine - Complimentary bottle of wine; chocolates every night; welcome beverage; handwritten, personalized notes. Pastries (baked onsite) available in the lobby all day - Strong WiFi in common areas and rooms - They wash the guests' cars - Extremely comfortable beds. Strong, hot showers - Charlotte Rhys bath products - Spa onsite - Adjacent to Addo Elephant Park. So easy to take a half-day safari. Breakfast is provided. Lots of elephants, viewed up close - Both Eduarn offered a "to-go" breakfast when I told them I had to depart at 5:15 a.m. - Friendly, attentive restaurant staff - On-the-ball housekeeping What could be improved: - Uncomfortable dining room chairs

Unbelievable spot of paradise just 10 minutes drive from Addo game park. This place is tranquil, beautiful and relaxing. From bird watching on the verandah, the spa, Freddie the pianist, Eduan and the rest of the team. Nothing was too much trouble and the food was divine.

luxury place, very friendly staff, piano playing during dinner, excellent breakfast buffet and dinner.

swimming pool not very good maintened, a lot of leaves and dirt at the surface. sun launcher not cleaned.

The entire experience from room comfort and cleanliness to the fabulous restaurant food at breakfast and most specially the dinner...exceptional! On our first night we had one of the best meals of our entire 6 week trip throughout South Africa! The manager, Fred, and his staff were all very welcoming and helpful. We were visiting on the last two days of the season, and we loved the property, very private and safe, and the grounds were charming. We will look forward to a future visit and highly recommend the property when visiting the Addo Elephant park and the region!

Calm and very good service. Very professional and very reactive for any additional requests

Breakfast was very good. Staff helpfulness was great.

Nothing… all exceeded our expectations.

Friendly, professional staff in a beautiful countryside setting - only a short drive from one of the main entrances to Addo. Dinner and breakfast were exceptional and the library and lounge terrace area were wonderful for post dinner drinks,

Nothing could be faulted.

The Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. The rooms are big and well appointed

Spacious room and good quality food. The choice for dinner is limited. You don't have a choice of starter (I think it's always soup). For the main course there is a choice of two. The hotel could use some renovation. This was our third visit in at least 15 years and nothing has changed in that time.

Sehr nahe am Addo, sehr schöne, gepflegte Gartenanlage! Auto wurde gewaschen, und es war sehr sehr schmutzig. Zimmer großzügig, ein wenig Alt Style. Würde es wieder buchen.

Excellent breakfast, we had a luxury room which was very comfortable

Service sometimes Slow

Everything!

Somewhat expensive

Woodall country house and spa has to be one of the best accommodations we have stayed at! The room is spacious and clean! And comfortable beds. I am here at the moment with my husband and two boys ages 4 months and 4 years old. And I have a nut allergy and they have catered every way! Made dinners for us that aren’t in the menu to cater for my allergy. They have made dinners for my son. The freshness of the food is amazing. We also have had a baby that’s teething and been unsettled at evenings and they have brought the food to us. There is one person I will never forget and it’s Freddie! His such a beautiful soul. Supported us in the stay helped us when baby been unsettled by arranging the dinner in the room! Making sure we are okay and there if we need anything! During my stay all I have seen is him caring about his guest making sure his okay. I have seen him run around making sure everything is okay! His what makes the place amazing and without him I don’t know what the experience would be like. The staff here are wonderful and so lovely and I hope they realise how much they have made this stay incredible! I am so grateful to all the staff and Freddie. Also what I love about this place is the little touches that make the heart feel loved! I really hope Freddie knows how much his loved by the guest and how much we have appreciated all he has done for us. The pool and spa is fantastic and clean! The beautician is lovely and treatments are amazing. The breakfast is lovely and fresh! I can’t wait to come and visit again!

Beautiful gardens, wonderful friendly staff especially Freddie. Delicious meals. Detail in all the different facets.

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Simply outstanding hotel near Addo Elephant Park. Special mention for Edwin on front of house who accomodated our dietary needs perfectly. The food was simply spectacular at both breakfast and dinner and the setting overlooking a pond with weaver birds is very special. The photos dont do justice to the welcome you receive as the futnishings are a little old school, but the room size and facilities are very good. Trips to Addo on their landcruiser were easy and trouble free.

It was excellent! Big rooms, clean, comfy, friendly and helpful stuff, near to the main camp.

This has got to be one of the most beautiful places to stay in S. Africa. We were lucky and received an upgrade which was perfect. The staff are extreemly friendly including all those with responsibilities and includes the chamber maid, just everyone. I would recommend this hotel in all aspects whether it be the location, the rooms, the service, the restaurant, the safari tour. We had a lovely time. Thanks to you all, David

The food was very good and the menu was imaginative and varied which was nice for those on a longer stay. Both management and all the staff team alike were warm, efficient, kind and caring, and nothing we asked for was too much trouble. The atmosphere is relaxed and we felt very much at home. We were self driving in the Addo park each day, and it was only a few minutes drive from Woodall so it was great to have some time game watching and then come back for a swim or spa treatment and laze in the lovely garden or on our private terrace.

Nothing. We were very sad to leave at the end of our stay.

The property is beautiful

Health club missing threadmill to run

Woodall is such a charming and stylish property. From cleaning the car without any fanfare to a glorious breakfast on the terrace overlooking the weaverbirds nest building, this property is just a delight. As ever though it is the wonderful staff who make it a 5 star experience. This was our second visit and we’ll definitely be back again.

Wow! What hospitality! Special thanks to the main man Freddie, the charismatic Eduarn and the lovely Alyesha for their warm, attentive and personal service. Everything was fantastic, room, service, breakfast and dinner! Highly recommended hotel! P. s Every hotel needs a Freddie!

Fabulous stay, beautiful suite and great service from Freddie and the team. Breakfast and dinner very well presented and tasty. Also thanks to Godwin for a great game drive into Addo. Great place to stay on the way to or from the Karoo. We will return👍

The facilities were beautiful. The staff were friendly. And it was close to Addo park.

The access road was very muddy.

Attention to detail. Checked all the boxes. Staff were fantastic and very friendly. Would recommend 100%

Woodall is very close to Addo, hence the perfect location to start or end your tour through Addo. The property is surrounded by plants, trees, and beautiful flowers which makes it very special. You rather feel your a bit in a jungle, though. Freddie is great host and is doing its utmost to serve all needs of his guests. His piano skills are amazing, especially considering that he never took any piano classes. Also all other staff member are very heartfelt. Eduard (sorry if I misspelled it) is such a great guy. A joy to talk to him and really taking good care of the hotel. Dinner was good, so was breakfast.

We visited Woodall for one night with our three young children. What an incredible experience from checking in to leaving. Freddie is an asset, he couldn’t be more helpful and then during dinner he wows you with an unbelievable talent. We enjoyed a massage which was fabulous and the children enjoyed the pool. The lodge, with all the little touches blows you away. Wish we stayed longer. Highly recommended if visiting Addo!

beautiful gardens, spacious quiet rooms.

No internet in second room. dinner menu very little choice.

We had the most wonderful time at Woodall! The entire staff is incredibly kind and attentive, with little handwritten notes in our room every day and hot chocolate prepped for us after we got home late after a game drive. Freddie helped us organize an amazing game drive in a nearby reserve. The room was super spacious, beautiful and cozy, with an amazing bathroom and outdoor shower. The food was outstanding and the grounds are beautiful to walk around and explore, or just sit down and listen to the birds or read a book from the library. Spa treatment was great too, so I can only wholeheartedly recommend staying here!

everything. just stay in this guest house. Special mention to the masseur and Freddy!

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Woodall Country lodge has exceeded our expectations, honestly. Hidden in Addo and close to Addo elephant park, you reside on citrus farm, enjoying spacious rooms with the option of interior and exterior shower. The interior has been managed with love and dedication by the owners, one example which makes South Africa so special. Freddie, the friendly hotel manager arranges everything for you, the parking, the check in, the breakfast and dinner. When he recognized that we were interested in the birds at the breakfast veranda (weaver birds, red bishops, ducks, kingfishers) he arranged a breakfast table directly under the weaver tree. For dinner he played the piano and accompanied the excellent food (lamb shank) with a bottle of South Africa red wine. We never will forget about this unexpected experience.

Everything was perfect for us - so different and so special, so nothing negative to say

wonderful, comfortable and well equipped rooms. Dinner and breakfast. Staff. Gardens. Our room upstairs was absolutely top. the second room see below.

the room on the groundfloor was moldy and should be taken care of.

we've been first to another place, where we did not want to stay and booked spontaniously at 21:30 2 rooms at the Woodall and arrived around 22:00pm.....although everything was already closed, they received us warmheartedly with drinks, opened the terrace for us.....Freddie even payed piano, while we were taking our welcome drinks....rooms are clean and nicely furnished, the beds are good, big and clean bathroom, outside shower.....safe parking, everything good

no complain

We only stayed for one night. However the room was good, service was friendly and dinner was nice. Would stay again.

Excellent service and amazing food and rooms

Der Aufenthalt war vom Anfang bis zum Ende ein absolutes Highlight. Unterkunft ein Traum. Vom Service mit Dubai zu vergleichen. Fruehstueck und Abendessen jeden Tag ein Erlebnis. Die beiden Ausflugstouren mit Larry eine bleibende Erinnerung.Und das ganze vom Hotel aus.Absolut empfehlenswert.

A very relaxing stay to kick off our South Africa experience Woodhall is a beautiful niche property - very much in the middle of nowhere, although very close to the Addo Elephant Park. Great value for money as well. Fantastic five course tasting dinner, accompanied by Freddie's piano skills and a frog chorus from the dam. Outstanding and personal service from a friendly team. Lovely touches, our car was cleaned prior to departure, and we loved the double outside shower (there were showers inside the cottage too for those not brave enough to bathe al fresco!)

An absolutely wonderful stay at Woodall. Everything was 5* in particular the service from all of the staff. There were lots of personal touches throughout the stay and the attention to detail was amazing. The food was incredible and dinner was great value considering the quality of food. We also used the spa which was lovely. Would definitely stay again and would recommend to anyone coming to the Addo area.

Fantastic place. Added it last minute and wish we had booked longer!

Very nice spacious room and bathroom. The staff could not have been nicer. Location is very convenient for ADDO national park. Overall a very pleasant experience

We had a very relaxing stay at Woodall Country House & Spa. The dinner was superb and the birdlife amazing (red bishops and humming-birds). The SPA treatment was also very professional. The old style of the rooms has its charme and the service was great! Manager and Staff are very friendly. What we did not like were the bathroom taps which were arranged way too low. This could be easily improved though. Recommended!

A wonderful setting for exploring Addo Elephant Park and surrounding areas. The restaurant was great, we had our own little outdoor pool, and it is only 45 minutes from Port Elizabeth. The half day guided visit of the park gets five stars.

We loved this lodge! The staff were so friendly & efficient & nothing was too much trouble. Our room, lounge area & bathroom were so spacious with first class furniture, appliances, fittings, linen & towels - everything to make your stay an enjoyable one. We had 2 memorable evening meals - a 5 course set menu with choices. The presentation was excellent & the food delicious. The breakfast was a superb display of fresh items as well as a menu with special dishes of the day. Not to mention champagne! We can also highly recommend the spa. All in all a wonderful stay - we left feeling pampered & spoilt - thank you.