Dungbeetle River Lodge
76 Aquavista Crescent, 6175 Colchester, South Africa – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 296 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
We stayed in the cottage, which is a bit further down the road of the main lodge. It was situated right at the river bank with amazing views. The cottage was very spacious and clean, with 3 bedrooms. Kids were able to play a bit on the jetty's. Also the home-made bread for breakfast was amazing. It is right at the south gate of Addo park and the small private Game Reserve next to it.

Such friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff. A garden that was full of beauty and interest. Steps down to the river, for swimming or kayaking. Lovely breakfast, with great home-made food. Ella, Derek, Leona and team will stay in our memories.

We had a fantastic stay! Dungbettle Lodge went above and beyond to make our trip so memorable and exciting! We used kayaks to go across the river to the sand dunes, we were advised on a safari trip to take, and enjoyed a cooked breakfast every morning. The hosts went above and beyond to make our trip easy, fun, and comfortable. The owners and staff are absolutely outstanding hosts and can not recommend this accommodation enough. Thank you so much!

the staff are very friendly, amazing and informatively. the room is clean and comfortable. the breakfast is very good.

The owners and staff at Dungbeetle went out of their way to ensure we had a memorable stay. One of the owners actually drove us to see the nearby river and beach on a rainy day when we didn’t have plans. Breakfasts were amazing, so delicious. Thanks Leona. The location to Addo couldn’t be better. We booked two guided tours with Mike who was friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot and had fun seeing so many elephants, zebra, etc. We highly recommend the lovely, well-decorated and qcosy guesthouse and would certainly stay there if we return to the area.

Very nice staff Great food Great location We happy to come back

Really nice location, eclectic rooms, great base for nice excursions on the river and only 15mins to addo park. Stuffed honesty fridges. Very friendly staff ( - to the younger folks who are up for an adventure - they are looking for people to run the place in the near future)

- Wonderful breakfast with homemade products on the terrace with view on the dunes and the river - Nice rooms with comfortable beds and large shower - decoration is based on the room name, i.e. in the lion suite there are pictures and figures of lions - we like that - Only few minutes drive to Addo Elephant park - Landlord offers safari tours to Addo Elephant park - so you can sleep there, have breakfast and start the safari straight from the location - Landlord gives very helpful tips about Addo Elephant park (if you decide to self-drive but I prefer to do a guided tour) and the area around Colchester

great Location to enter the Addo Elephant Park , great breakfast

beautiful location, friendly hosts, delicious breakfast!

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Raf
Belgium
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Carol
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Samantha
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Ben
Israel
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Karen
United States of America
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Ilan
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Harm
Netherlands
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Krisztina
Germany
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Silke
Germany
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Burton
United Kingdom
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Each of the spacious rooms and suites at Dungbeetle River Lodge is equipped with a private bathroom and coffee/tea facilities. Guest can relax in the seating area with a drink from their mini-bar.
Every morning, a breakfast that includes fresh, home baked breads, yogurt, eggs, bacon and freshly prepared fruit juice, is served on the terrace, which overlooks the river. Various bird species can be viewed from this terrace.
Dungbeetle River‘s reception can arrange tours to the Addo Elephant National Park, just 2.2 mi away. They can also reserve a shuttle service to Port Elizabeth Airport, a 30-minute drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Dungbeetle River Lodge has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 20, 2011- Hi, I sent you a message yesterday but not sure it went through. My family is staying at your place in December and with the recent news that made the..Dear Stephanie, We are in a small village outside of the metropolitain areas. We have security measures in place at our establishment. You do not ha..Answered on 18 October 2019
- Hello. I would like to know what activities are included in your booking? Coz I see there's a game drive, hiking etc that are not extra charge expce..Included activities are the use of canoes and paddle boards. All other activities are additional. Kind regards.Answered on 15 October 2021
- Hi, do you have braai facilities?Yes. Advanced warning required so that we can make arrangements for crockery and cutlery and whatever guests need. PLEASE KINDLY INCLUDE THAT WE AR..Answered on 14 May 2023
- Hi. we are booked to stay with you on the 17th and 18th and we're wondering what game drive options you offer. specifically a subset drive?Hi, We do a 5 hour tour which includes the sunset period. Please do visit Adventuredestination-addo and see your tour options. Please note, we no..Answered on 2 January 2022
- Hi , we are thinking of visiting in Feb 2023 and were wondering if there is any fishing on the river ? If so do you provide fishing equipment ? Kind ..We have very basic fishing equipment. We have a jetty in front of the Lodge that is ideal for fishing. Our little shop on the corner also sells bait..Answered on 27 July 2022
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- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Game drives
- Water sports facilities on siteAdditional charge
- CyclingOff-site
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- Playground
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- TV
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Accessible parking
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Tour desk
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Safe
- Electric blankets
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Afrikaans
- English
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.
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
Prices for 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 allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Dungbeetle River Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Dungbeetle River Lodge
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Room options at Dungbeetle River Lodge include:
- Suite
- Bungalow
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Yes, Dungbeetle River Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Check-in at Dungbeetle River Lodge is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The prices at Dungbeetle River Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at Dungbeetle River Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
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Dungbeetle River Lodge is 2,950 feet from the center of Colchester.
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Dungbeetle River Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Playground
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Water sports facilities on site
- Game drives
- Bicycle rental