This B&B in the heart of the Addo Valley offers romantic accommodations on a working citrus farm. The surrounding garden has a swimming pool, and all rooms come with free WiFi. The rooms at Happy Lands are decorated with natural and white wood, mosquito nets and soft fabrics. Each offers a private bathroom with a shower. A farmer’s breakfast is served daily on the garden-facing veranda including home made jams, fruit salad and freshly squeezed orange juice during citrus season. Dinner is available upon request. Happy Lands Farmstay can arrange full-day safaris, with a lunch time barbecue included, to the Addo Elephant Park. For the adventurous, Adrenalin Addo Zipline is a 5-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Taylarist
    South Africa South Africa
    The farm was beautiful! The facilities were amazing. We were very comfortable. Just make sure your car can deal with gravel roads, and you will have a lovely time.
  • Stuart
    South Africa South Africa
    Great place to stay with friendly and helpful hosts. 3 lovely dogs aswell
  • Martin
    United States of America United States of America
    We had an awesome stay, Nita and Mike were wonderful hosts. We would definitely stay again.

Hosted by Mike and Nita Tayler-Smith

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Mike and Nita Tayler-Smith
Being an owner-run B&B, Happy lands offers our guests a warm and welcoming vibe! We are a relaxed and family friendly place where our first priority is making everyone feel welcome and at home! Our large and fully equipped rooms offer complete privacy and seclusion. The large and lush garden has an enclosed swimming pool around which the guests can relax on sun loungers under the shady trees. The jungle gym with a trampoline for the kiddies as well as scooter bikes will keep the little ones occupied for hours!
We have been welcoming guests to our farm Happy lands since 2000 and love our business. Mike and I enjoy meeting all our wonderful guests and chatting to them about their holiday. We love exchanging ideas and offering tips on what to do in our area! We are a family run business and enjoy sharing our property with everyone.
Happy lands is a 20 minute drive from the main gate of the Addo Elephant Park. Situated on a working citrus farm , we encourage our guests to take a stroll through the citrus orchards and enjoy the country air. Adrenalin Addo Zipline is on our doorstep where guests can experience a never-to-be -forgotten ride down the longest double zipline in Africa. Go canoeing on the Sundays River or try out the Giant Swing - all to be experienced at Adrenalin Addo. Daily game drives to the Addo Elephant park are offered from Happy Lands where guests can enjoy game-viewing from the comfort of a high clearance safari vehicle. A swimming pool (enclosed) as well as a jungle gym in the garden is there for the kids' enjoyment.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Happy Lands Farmstay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Playground
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Happy Lands Farmstay takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Check-out

From 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
7 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Happy Lands Farmstay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Happy Lands Farmstay

  • Happy Lands Farmstay is 6.8 miles from the center of Addo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Happy Lands Farmstay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Playground
    • Swimming pool
    • Game drives

  • Yes, Happy Lands Farmstay is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Happy Lands Farmstay include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • The prices at Happy Lands Farmstay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Happy Lands Farmstay is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.