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8.8

661 reviews

Elephants Footprint Lodge

Elephants Footprint Lodge

1 Riverside Drive, Riverside Park, Colchester, 6175, South Africa

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Private entrance

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Elephants Footprint Lodge

Welcome to Elephants Footprint Lodge, a charming 4-star escape nestled just 1.5mi from the vibrant heart of Colchester! Tucked away at 1 Riverside Drive, Riverside Park, this inviting retreat boasts stunning garden views and a kid-friendly buffet that guarantees fun for the entire family. Whether you're sipping on a refreshing drink at the bar or lounging on the sun deck, you'll find plenty of ways to unwind and soak up the South African sunshine.

This delightful lodge offers a variety of amenities designed to make your stay comfortable and memorable. Dive into the outdoor swimming pool, pamper yourself with a massage (for a small extra charge), or simply relax in your non-smoking room with free toiletries and a cozy bathtub. Kids will love the kid's meals on the house, while everyone can enjoy the free Wi-Fi, private parking, and wheelchair accessibility that make traveling a breeze.

Rated highly with 661 glowing reviews, Elephants Footprint Lodge is the perfect spot for adventure and relaxation alike. Explore horseback riding nearby for an extra touch of excitement, or just sit back on the terrace and revel in the scenic garden views. Experience South Africa's warm hospitality in a setting that promises both fun and tranquility wherever you turn!

After a day of exploration and relaxation, indulge in a culinary journey without ever leaving the lodge. The on-site restaurant offers a delightful blend of African, British, French, and Italian cuisines, ensuring there's something to satisfy every palate. Whether you're craving a hearty British roast, a flavorful French dish, or a comforting Italian pasta, the restaurant’s traditional ambiance provides a cozy setting to unwind and enjoy your favorite meal.

For those looking to unwind with a drink, the lodge features a welcoming bar where you can sample local South African wines or enjoy a refreshing cocktail. Especially during the warmer months, the sun deck is the perfect spot to kick back with your beverage of choice while soaking in the scenic garden views. It’s an ideal place to meet fellow travelers or simply enjoy some peaceful solitude with a view.

For swimming enthusiasts, seasonal outdoor pools provide a refreshing escape. Please note that there is an adults-only plunge pool available for those seeking a more tranquil, mature environment. With a variety of amenities, delicious dining options, and picturesque surroundings, Elephants Footprint Lodge invites you to create unforgettable memories in the heart of South Africa’s beautiful landscape.

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Closest airports

Port Elizabeth Airport

22.5mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Private entrance

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Kids' meals

Garden

Rooms

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

325 sqft

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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With direct access to the pool and garden, this room features a private outdoor shower in the style of a rock waterfall. It provides African décor, cotton linen and a seating area with leather sofa. The private bathroom is partially closed off from the room and includes a large bath and free, environmentally-friendly toiletries. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 adults (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies.

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Romantic Honeymoon Suite

345 sqft

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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With direct access to the pool and garden, Our Romantic Honeymoon suites features a private outdoor shower in the style of a rock waterfall. It provides African décor, cotton linen and a seating area with leather sofa. The private bathroom is partially closed off from the room and includes a large bath and free, environmentally-friendly toiletries. Please take note that this room type cannot accommodate extra people. Kindly note that into our honeymoon suite , babies are welcome while they sleep into baby cot under 3 years old and are free of charge.

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Double Room

325 sqft

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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x3

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With direct access to the pool and garden, this room features a private outdoor shower in the style of a rock waterfall. It provides African décor, cotton linen and a seating area with leather sofa. The private bathroom is partially closed off from the room and includes a large bath and free, environmentally-friendly toiletries. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 adults and 1 child (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies. Kindly note that into our honeymoon suite , babies are welcome while they sleep into baby cot under 3 years old and are free of charge.

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Family

345 sqft

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

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x4

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With direct access to the pool and garden, this room features a private outdoor shower in the style of a rock waterfall. It provides African décor, cotton linen and a seating area with leather sofa. The private bathroom is partially closed off from the room and includes a large bath and free, environmentally-friendly toiletries. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 adults and 1 child (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies.

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Honeymoon Suite

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x8

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x5

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Deluxe, 2 Twin Beds

1 Twin Bed

x4

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x3

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Deluxe Double Room

x4

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Superior

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Family Luxury

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Guest reviews

8.8

661 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Bigsaan

10

January 2025

The location in relation to the Addo entrance is excellent. The breakfasts were amazing and the kitchen staff very accommodating. The evening dinner we reserved for was fantastic. My very first time tasting roasted leg of Springbok Peecee, the chef did a brilliant presentation of the evening's menu before we started eating. I enjoyed the fact that, as a guest, I could enter her kitchen afterwards to compliment her and her team for the love we tasted in the meals that they prepared daily. Jenny, the manager, although extremely busy, was very helpful and friendly and took time off to personally say goodbye to us at the gate and wish us safe travels back to Cape Town. She is an extremely valuable leader of the team that manages the lodge and treats her team members with love and respect. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

I did not like the lack of good privacy in the outside shower, although it is a brilliant idea. My wife was very nervous that one could still see thru the spaces in the bamboo walls. Maybe another layer to close the gaps completely or change it. But I loved it and its spaciousness.

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Melanie

10

March 2025

The hotel was nice, clean (the pool as well) and the bed was very comfortable. It’s located close to a national Park and easy to find. the rooms have outdoor showers and s indoor tub. The staff was very nice and the food excellent. They did send me a mail before I got there about allergies, special diets, food preferences or food I don’t like which I thought was very nice. I asked them for recommendations for activities and they recommended a five nice options.

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Andrew

8.2

September 2024

Lovely authentic thatched roof room, big comfy bed. Big bath inside, outdoor covered power shower. Electric blankets. Kettle with tea and coffee in the room. Good Wi-Fi. Amazing evening meal , plenty of choice for breakfast. Honesty bar in restaurant area with wine, beer and soft drinks. Lovely lovely staff.

We were here early September nearing the end of winter. Our bedroom was quite chilly. There was a small oil filled radiator in the room but the heat just rises to the top of the amazing roof apex and disappears through the thatch. The heated electric blankets were necessary as the bed was nice and toastie. That said it was a very authentic experience and the room was otherwise fine.

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Katarzyna

10

March 2025

We had a really lovely stay! The rooms are pristine clean, very well equipped, there is a bath and a lovely shower, big bed, and the rooms are quite big too! The breakfasts were delicious! And such an amazing choice! Dinners also, but be hungry because they are quite big! :D all and all we really enjoyed it, and the staff is just WONDERFUL and so accommodating :)

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David

10

November 2024

An outstanding property! Spendid very large bedroom of beautiful materials, all modern conveniences. Very helpful staff. Great garden/pool area to relax in. Easy safe parking, lots of room for everyone (IGNORE any comments that it's tight). Great location, 5 minutes from Addo's southern entrance & 10 minutes from the scenic estuary with its enormous sand-dunes. Excellent cooked breakfast. Very good value for money, truly a 4 star place. Highly recommended.

That we didn't have time to stay longer.

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Mario

10

March 2025

Very nice owner and people who work there. Great and authentic dinner (self made!). Great support of the staff for planning a route in Addo. Nice outdoor shower. Also the location is very nice, just a few mins by car to the south entrance. We went with our small daughter (12 months) and it was great and also very children friendly (we had a high chair and a baby bed). I can really recommend this accommodation!

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Bronwyn

9.1

May 2024

We had such an amazing experience at Elephant's Footprint Lodge. The staff were so friendly and accomodating to our needs. The rooms are extremely spacious and I loved the rustic thatch roof and outdoor stone shower. The cosy lounge area is amazing with the fire and the food was exceptional! The location is fantastic for exploring the Addo region. I would highly recommend staying at the lodge.

We could hear the patrons adjacent to our room through the gaps in the roof structure. Just kids being excited in the mornings but it didn't bother us too much.

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Sally

10

May 2024

We loved everything about this hotel. The location was ideal, the staff extremely welcoming and the facilities exceeded our expectations. Our room was spacious, spotlessly clean and comfortable and we especially loved the outside rock shower. We took advantage of the dinner option on both nights and the food was home cooked, plentiful and absolutely delicious. We could not fault anything and would highly recommend this hotel. Thank you Wesley and all your team for giving us such a wonderful and memorable experience.

Nothing at all!

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Frank

10

October 2024

rooms beautifully decorated and clean, the gentleman at reception vas super friendly very very informative , you can see he has a passion for his work.

on Booking.com they advertised the room for R990 after driving all the way there when we got to the guesthouse, they told us its additional for a second person, so we got charged double, it was clearly stated one room with a queen bed for two people the room was called the honeymoon suite (how does one person go on honeymoon?)

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Guillaume

9.1

November 2024

Wesley is a super nice host. Breakfast and dinner were good. Main bed is really good. The outdoor shower is funny. It's super well located near south gate of Addo. They have a nice sunset spot just nearby.

It's a bit noisy if people in the room beside are speaking loud. And I was expecting a real bed for my second daughter not only a mattress. Those little issues were not annoying a lot and we enjoyed our stay.

Points of Interest Around Elephants Footprint Lodge

Attractions

Addo Elephant National Park

17.4mi

Donkin Reserve

21mi

Kragga Kamma Game Park

27.1mi

Restaurants

Restaurant

Cuisines

  • African
  • British
  • French
  • Italian

Ambiances

  • Traditional

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • With plunge

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • Seasonal

Amenities of Elephants Footprint Lodge

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Private entrance

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Kids' meals

Garden

Stay rules - Elephants Footprint Lodge

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

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