Elephant House

Elephant House is gorgeous, comfortable, and warm. The staff is terrific. A very special place. Arranged wonderful experiences for us!

Nothing missing here!

Tolle Lage, absolute Ruhe, richtig tolles Personal

Nichts zu meckern!

The main house is beautiful with many lovely sitting areas and pools. Our little cottage on the other side of the property was situated in a big garden with another pool. It was very specious and comfortable - just the safe didn’t work and the door only stayed closed when you locked it. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the breakfast absolutely delicious. We booked some game drives which were all organized perfectly.

Nothing really 😉

Prachtig landgoed, mooie ruime kamers

Iets wat verlaten/rustig

Wonderful old-style colonial house now a hotel, with three pools. The staff were wonderful. They even washed my car for me - no charge! The breakfasts were delicious by the pool and it’s super-close to Addo elephant park.

Nothing. It was great.

Great location to visit Addo Elephant Park..The lodge has lovely rooms with lots of details. Delicious breakfast with a nice view. Everyone really friendly and supportive.

Beautiful open air spaces with creative African architecture! We felt like we had finally arrived in Africa! Wonderful staff and a great Safari experience!

Loved it all!

Het hotel kent een verzorgde traditionele inrichting, met een uitstekend ontbijt en zeer vriendelijke medewerkers. De locatie in functie van diverse Game Drives is uitstekend.

De ramen zijn enkel glas, waardoor oordoppen wenselijk zijn tijdens de nacht. De route die het hotel afraadt neem je inderdaad beter niet.

Beautiful old world charm. Staff were very welcoming and accommodating. It was a last minute booking, but all our needs were met. A very restful place to be after a hard day's work. We will definitely stay there again. Very conveniently situated only 10 minutes from Addo Elephant Reserve main gate.

Echt schitterende locatie!!! Appartement is groot met buitenkeuken, grote veranda met lekkere stoelen. Hoofdgebouw is ongelooflijk fraai met prachtige buitenruimtes. Hier was ook het ontbijt. Zonder twijfel één van de beste ontbijten ooit gehad. Alles van zulke goede kwaliteit. Ontvangst was erg leuk, hele aardige jongen, leerde zelf over hospitality, die komt er wel! Niets dan lof voor deze plek, doen!

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Location and comfort, attention to detail. Staff very friendly, made us feel very welcome.

Absolutely nothing

Welcomed warmly by the staff and owner and his following of loyal friendly dogs. Adored the colourful vases of fresh flowers which were placed in our cottage on our arrival. Such a lovely touch! Beautiful relaxing courtyards, fascinating historical photographs and objects and comfortable shady sitting areas and traditional colonial artefacts. Fascinating slice of a time past. Very relaxing atmosphere- wish we could have stayed longer to linger and soak in the surroundings and chat a bit more to the owner. Hopefully we will return again in future as our first visit to South Africa was amazing!

Unfortunately we booked a room on the same day and emailed hoping for a game drive but no reply received and it turned out the afternoon and morning drives were fully booked. However it didn’t matter as our self drive the following day was phenomenal! The wonderful huge shower did not drain properly and it was clearly an ongoing issue as there was fresh digging to reach pipes outside the cottage.

Very unique & very homely

Beautiful, spacious

Very comfortable, old colonial style house with delightful deep verandas beautifully furnished. Lovely decor and very interesting photos adorn the walls. Staff very friendly.

Traffic noise a little loud on occasion but a man made little waterfall and rill help drown out the noise.

The staff were delightful The building is filled with cosy relaxing areas The game drive was wonderful

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Love the accommodation. Well furnished, huge, comfy beds, well equipped. Great spacious bathroom. Swimming pool and gardens well kept. V close to Addo Elephant Reserve.

Liked it all.

The property is small and friendly it feels intimate as so many sitting locations you could have fill hotel and it’ll feel like your there all alone as so peaceful

It was all fabulous

Lovely B&B, full of character with a nice large pool. Staff very friendly and helpful. Close to Addo national park. Very spacious bedrooms.

Authentic African atmosphere

The coffee

It’s very pretty with a lot of places to relax

such a great authentic experience staff were lovely and food good.

Elephant house is a truly wonderful property. The rooms are tastefully decorated with quality fittings with a magnificent bed surrounded with a mosquito net. Everwhere was clean and the the furniture in the public rooms comfortable, sinking into the sofa's. Highlight of the stay was the safari to the Addo elephant reserve, which was booked at the property using the knowegeable in- house staff. Our driver, Emanuel, was excellent and Clive runs a great operation. Relaxing and comfortable stay.

The bathroom, which was huge, did not have a door either seperating the room or the toilet. You have to be familiar with your companion, if they are having a comfort break, as you rustle around the fridge for your Gin & Tonic

Wonderful place

The detail provided, awesome breakfast and close to restaurants and Addo Elephant Park. I will also recommend.the game drive.

Beautiful accommodation right near Addo elephant park. Just off the main road. Perfectly manicured lawns, beautiful swimming pools, many relaxing seating areas make this a unique and wonderful place to stay. Room was HUGE with outdoor kitchen and covered dining area. Magical

The quiet surroundings and clean and neat

We loved our stay at Elephant House, situated close to Addo Elephant Park. The nearest gate was just over 10 kilometers away. The decor speaks of a bygone era, with big verandahs overlooking the lush gardens, all appointed in an old African colonial style. These spaces were perfect for reading a book, playing board games, or enjoying drinks. Our lovely family cottage was spacious and comfortable, with beautiful mohair blankets on each bed that kept us warm. The outside stoep, overlooking the green lawns, had a lounge area, dining area, and a fully-equipped kitchenette. The resident farm dogs came to visit each day, adding to the cottage's homely feel. The staff was friendly and efficient, going out of their way to make our stay memorable. The breakfast served was delicious. I would highly recommend Elephant House.

- very friendly staff - comfortable and large room with all amenities it requires - two nice pools, a larger and a smaller one - authentic breakfast, we especially liked the Uganda Rolex dish :) - close proximity to Addo Elephant Park main entrance - Management pro-actively mentioning the proximity of a gravel road close by where there's potential louder truck traffic (but was not a problem at all) - also, as there is no dinner available, the Elephant House already reserved us a table in a restaurant near by - excellent service! - large grocery shopping facility within 5min drive

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Great location, good bedding, large bathroom, good breakfast, good service. A wonderful stay!

Super pool , our own little house … I was made to feel very special!

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Beautiful setting. We preferred the rooms in the main building, not the stable cottages. Very quiet and private. You can always find a spot to relax. Very peaceful.

Beautiful open spaces, comfortable and well equipped cottage, great breakfast and very friendly and helpful staff, especially Clive and Darlington

We were happy with everything

Wonderful breakfast selection, small buffet and then freshly cooked items also available. Very happy with the breakfast provisions and timings. The location is wonderful and tranquil with plenty of verandahs with comfortable seating to relax. I truly felt so relaxed. Our room was amazing, plenty of space and huge bathroom. Clive was wonderful and we met him a few times throughout our stay, he was attentive and genuinely interested in his guests. He also booked us a safari and dinner which went seamlessly. I would definitely come back.

Beautiful property with lots of nostalgic antiquities .

Mixup on lodge promoted safari meant we had to drive ourselves including returning the dark.

really lovely hotel beautiful setting and great for Addo Park could'nt fault it

Beautiful, clean facility, with friendly staff Close to Addo Park

Non detailed bill. Waiting for answer

Excellent condition, well maintained and natural beauty

Elephant House is a tranquil gem set in lush gardens with a real charm and incredible staff. It could not have been more relaxing, we did not want to leave. We booked to base ourselves here for a trip to Addo elephant park which was a short drive away. In the game drive we had an unforgettable experience getting prime viewing spots of the herds of elephant as well as black rhino and hyena encounters. Our guide Alan was great, so friendly and knowledgeable. We will definitely stay again if we’re in the area. The owner, Clive, could not have been more accommodating. We loved it here.

Nice location to visit Addo Good breakfast Beautiful garden and nice hidden small pool

A bit pricy for the quality and service

Beautiful property with great atmosphere

The breakfast was excellent. The sevice by Unathi (I hope I spelled his name right) and lelethu were great. So friendly, kind and considerate.

The owner and staff were super friendly! The estate is so beautiful and worth visiting! They made the best reservations for dinner and had an amazing breakfast! I can't wait to visit Elephant House again!

Great stay great food

Accommodation: Spacious, clean rooms with comfortable beds. Grounds: Beautiful, well-maintained, and expansive Swimming Pools: Three available, a fantastic addition for relaxation. Kitchenette: A small but useful area for preparing light meals. Staff: Friendly and helpful throughout our stay Proximity to Addo Park: Conveniently close to the park entrance. Overall Experience: Couldn’t be happier with our 3-night stay; a perfect family getaway for us!

No complaints.

Lovely place to stay, great service. Very homely and comfortable. Highly recommend.

Nothing to not like here.

Great location -short distance to Addo Elephant Park. Great facilities. Couldn't fault - room great ,staff helpful. Breakfast ok.

The property is will kept with lots of verandas where you can sit and relax, beautiful interior.

The borehole water was a bit smelly.

Lovely lodge with lots of character. Excellent staff and fabulous game drives

The property had the look and feel of a bygone era ! However we experienced not only the feeling of peace and tranquility within the properties surroundings but also a first class service from the fantastic staff . Great front of house management.

If there was anything I would possibly change , it would be the breakfast service , in my opinion this could be improved a little.

We’ve stayed at the Elephant house before so we knew it was well located for access to Addo Elephant Park. It was my birthday on the day we arrived and the staff surprised me with a delicious birthday cake and bottle of bubbles. We had a lovely large room - beautifully clean bedding and towels, large comfy bed. Great shower. Wi-Fi worked well and there was ample parking. Breakfast was delicious. The pool area is a lovely place to sit and relax in between safaris.

I was a bit disappointed that the establishment no longer provides dinner as they did before. That said we tried two local restaurants nearby that were recommended to us and both were good.

beautiful location and extremley nice staff, breakfast was amazing too

My family and I stayed here for 2 nights. Elephant House is beautiful, peaceful and tranquil. Our chalet was perfect for the 4 of us and the staff kindly obliged without hesitation when we requested to move some furniture to make our stay a little more comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and it was well equipped for load-shedding. I would stay again without hesitation.

We had the most special stay at Elephant House that we will never forget. The staff made it and we are so grateful for everything they did for us.

Everything. Beautiful place. Friendly staff. Great food. Very comfortable and tranquil. Great wifi internet.

The photos in booking do not do the place justice. A professional photographer is needed to capture the essence and beauty of this place.

Very friendly staff, close to Addo-Park, nice breakfast.

the hotel was beautiful. beds very comfortable. the staff lovely. breakfast was delicious.

that the restaurant was closed. not being able to have dinner was a great shame and would stop me staying there again. judging by the breakfast and the lunch we had the restaurant would have been brilliant.

perfect spot to visit Addo elephant park!

Must have been a beautiful place 20-30 years ago, but it needs deep refreshment............a nice guy had prepared a dinner platter which was really good and he was so nice, and the morning game for Addo they had arranged was very nice with a Gide lady named Say, the owner was nice, but we felt unable to stay in that room overnight, so we left to sleep in another place

everything needs cleaning and refreshment, my son prefered to sleep in the car then in the room, very strange a bit sad atmosphere, .......so we left to overnight in another place and just came back for the morning game drive they had arranged for us to Addopark

The style of rooms and shared spaces. beautiful property

A little outdated. with a little refining and finesse this could be a high level hotel. A small update on bathrooms, shower,... Most of the expected items were present for breakfast but the quality of prepared meals was below the level of expectations for the standard of this type of hotel. Reception had made reservation for dinner. but upon arrival at restaurant, no reservation was found, the restaurant was fully booked and we needed to search for restaurant ourselves.

Lovely ambience and friendly helpful staff. Comfortable homely feel and an enormous cottage with acres of lawn. Breakfast excellent

What's not to like?