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Elephant House

📍 1 Main Road , 6105 Addo, South Africa · Show on map

Exceptional148 reviews9.2
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  • Internet
  • Parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms

About the property

Offering daily game drives into Addo Elephant National Park, 8 km away, this Colonial-style house has 2 outdoor pools. With free Wi-Fi, its stylish rooms are in thatched cottages in the garden.

Opening onto a private veranda or courtyard, each individually decorated room at Elephant House features a wooden ceiling. All are air conditioned and include a seating area with Persian rug.

Breakfast is served daily and light lunches can be taken on the terraces or by a pool. In the evening, 3-course candlelit dinners are accompanied by Cape wines. 24-hour room service is available.

Several covered terraces overlook the garden, each with sofas and antiques. There is a children’s play area and Club Room with a DVD player and games. Elephant-back safaris can be arranged.

In the Sundays River Valley, Elephant House is 34 km from Kirkwood Golf Club. Transfers are available from Port Elizabeth Airport, 58 km away. On-site parking is free.

Type
Hotels
Location
AddoEastern Cape
Guest rating
9.2 / 10Exceptional · 148 reviews
Check-in
from 14:00until 19:00
Check-out
by 10:30
Pets
Not allowed
Languages spoken
Afrikaans, English

Breakfast

Style Buffet, À la carte

Cuisine Continental, Full English/Irish, American

Dietary options Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • Bread
  • Butter
  • Cheese
  • Cold meat
  • Eggs
  • Yogurt
  • Fruit
  • Cooked/warm meals
  • Jam
  • Cereal

Accepted payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Cash only

Prices and availability

Pick your check-in then check-out date and we work out the price of your stay. Price per night for 2 adults, from Booking.com.

Prices are checked in euros and converted at the Nov 12, 2026 exchange rate, as a guide only: Booking.com shows the exact amount. Exchange rates: European Central Bank, Rates By Exchange Rate API

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Rooms and units

Rooms and photos from the property’s Booking.com page.

Facilities and services

  • Internetfree
  • Parkingfree
  • Swimming pool
  • Bar
  • Air conditioningfree
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttleextra charge
  • Garden

Wellness

  • Back massage
  • Couples massage
  • Full body massage
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Massage extra charge
  • Neck massage
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas free

Bedroom

  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Bathrobe
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet

Living Area

  • Desk
  • Seating area

Internet

  • Internet services free

Parking

  • Parking free

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Kids' meals extra charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Wine/champagne extra charge

Outdoors

  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

View

  • Garden view

Entertainment & family services

  • Babysitting/child services extra charge
  • Board games/puzzles

General

  • Air conditioning free
  • Airport shuttle extra charge
  • Carpeted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Private entrance
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service extra charge
  • Wake-up service

Reception services

  • Luggage storage free
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping free
  • Ironing service extra charge
  • Laundry extra charge
  • Pants press extra charge

Activities

  • Canoeing nearby
  • Children's playground
  • Game drives extra charge
  • Games room
  • Hiking nearby
  • Tour or class about local culture extra charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying free
  • Meeting/banquet facilities extra charge

Safety & security

  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safety deposit box free
  • Security alarm

From the property’s Booking.com page. “Extra charge”: a fee may be payable on site.

Guest ratings

9.2 Exceptional148 reviews

Rated higher than 53% of rated properties in Addo

Highlights

  • Location
  • Comfort
  • Staff

Could be better

  • Wi-Fi
  • Staff 9.8+0.3
  • Facilities 9.1
  • Cleanliness 9.2
  • Comfort 9.6+0.3
  • Value for money 8.9
  • Location 9.7+0.6
  • Wi-Fi 7.5−0.5

Average in Addo · 39 rated properties

Ratings from Booking.com guests who stayed at the property.

Guest reviews

9.7 ExceptionalAverage of these 10 reviews

  • HendrenSouth Africa · Mar 5, 2026 10Exceptional

    Highly recommend! And will be back soon 😃

    Liked : Guest lodge was incredible. The lawns and pool manicured and well looked after. My favorite was the green grass and very well maintained garden!

    • Double Cottage
  • JanetCanada · Mar 2, 2026 10Exceptional

    Excellent gorgeous place

    Liked : Beautiful property, friendly staff and convenient location to Ado Elephant park. Highly recommend staying here. Very peaceful.

    • Double Cottage
  • DavidUnited Kingdom · Dec 7, 2025 10Exceptional

    Fantastic

    Liked : It was fantastic and our wildlife guide (Emanuel I think) was brilliant

    Disliked : Nothing - everything was great.

    • Double Cottage
  • JanNetherlands · Dec 3, 2025 8Very good

    Great stay but with room for improvement

    Liked : We had a lovely stay with our 10 months old baby. It is truly a wonderful hotel that really calms you down. Breakfast was really nice as was the staff!

    Disliked : Well, a few things could be improved. First, we had two room cottage so that our little one could sleep in his own room. Yet, the rooms are connected without a door which is pretty inconvenient.

    Second, the cottage is so well build that we feel that it could be maintained a bit better. The door did not close without turning the lock, the painting hasn’t been done for a few years etc. Little things, but considering the price paid we feel this should be in order.

    • Family with young children
    • Family Cottage
  • KristiNetherlands · Nov 25, 2025 10Exceptional

    FANTASTIC

    Liked : Staying at Elephant House was one of the highlights of the trip, it was fantastic. Beautiful interiors, super friendly stuff, amazing facilities, animals around you. Such a peaceful place to relax. We only stayed one night, now we want to come back and stay longer. Highly recommend!!! We will come back.

    • Group
    • Family Cottage
  • AnnUnited States · Nov 13, 2025 10Exceptional

    A perfect place to relax and enjoy the amazing opportunities in the area.

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

    Disliked : Nothing missing here!

    • Double Cottage
  • CecileUnited States · Oct 13, 2025 10Exceptional

    Out of Africa setting!

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

    Disliked : Loved it all!

    • Luxury Double Room
  • MilesUnited States · Jan 24, 2024 9Exceptional

    Miles

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

    Disliked : Non detailed bill. Waiting for answer

    • Family with young children
    • Family Cottage
  • RobertUnited Kingdom · Mar 19, 2026 10Exceptional

    Luxurious colonial living

    Liked : Great place to stay if visiting Addo. If you like luxury and colonial living, stay here. Fantastic staff, make you feel at home

    Disliked : Nothing

    • Luxury Double Room
  • DavidUnited Kingdom · Feb 18, 2026 10Exceptional

    An idyllic and magical place

    Liked : Everything - it was idyllic and brilliantly run. The garden cottages were spacious, beautifully and stylishly furnished and far enough apart for absolute privacy. Clive and his staff were welcoming, friendly and unfussily attentive and the whole experience was magical. Elephant House is so thoughtfully arranged with quiet corners everywhere and we couldn’t recommend it more thoroughly

    Disliked : Nothing - it was truly perfect

    • Double Cottage

Reviews published on Booking.com by guests who stayed at the property.

Location

1 Main Road , 6105 Addo, South Africa

Directions

Things to see nearby

  • Addo Elephant National Park Entrance 8.2 km10 min drive
  • The Stables Eco Adventure Camp 8.9 km14 min drive
  • Riverbend Intsomi Reserve 9.0 km18 min drive

Restaurants and cafés

  • The Stable 170 m2 min walk
  • Orange Elephant Backpackers Pub 820 m10 min walk
  • Hazels Organic Kitchen 3.1 km3 min drive
  • River Front Restaurant 4.9 km6 min drive
  • Summerville Sports Bar 9.5 km14 min drive
  • Bahma Tavern 23 km57 min drive

Getting around

  • Lendlovu 880 m15 min walk
  • Hermitage 2.4 km5 min drive
  • Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport 53 km58 min drive

Places and distances from Booking.com (straight-line distances, times are approximate). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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