Elephant House
About this 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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Salome
South Africa“Location and comfort, attention to detail. Staff very friendly, made us feel very welcome.” - Hanka
United Kingdom“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...” - Gaynor United Kingdom“Very comfortable, old colonial style house with delightful deep verandas beautifully furnished. Lovely decor and very interesting photos adorn the walls. Staff very friendly.”
Louise United Kingdom“The staff were delightful The building is filled with cosy relaxing areas The game drive was wonderful”- Beryl United Kingdom“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.”
- Alwyn United Kingdom“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”
- Jonathan United Kingdom“Lovely B&B, full of character with a nice large pool. Staff very friendly and helpful. Close to Addo national park. Very spacious bedrooms.”
- Catherine United Kingdom“such a great authentic experience staff were lovely and food good.”
- Nigel United Kingdom“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...”
- Richard South Africa“The detail provided, awesome breakfast and close to restaurants and Addo Elephant Park. I will also recommend.the game drive.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
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There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
