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Reviews of Elephants Footprint Lodge This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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

#6 of 27 hotels in Colchester

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Review Score

Based on 162 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    8.0
    A great place to stay when visiting Addo Elephant National Park
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Romantic Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    The room was spacious and clean (the outside shower was cool!), the staff friendly and helpful, and the location was perfect for visiting Addo Elephant National Park (very close to the park's entrance).

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    9.0
    HIghly recommend staying here because of the staff, food, comfort and authentic African feel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    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.

    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.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    10
    Ideal location, superb amenities, wonderful hospitality!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing at all!

    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.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    10
    A lovely location with fantastic staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing.

    Fantastic breakfast and an amazing evening meal. Great location for Addo Elephant park.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    10
    Excelent lodge right out the South Gate of Addo Elephant park
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing- everything was great.

    The lodge is right outside of the South Gate of Addo Elephant park- very convenient for our exit from our self-drive through the park. The room was very spacious and comfortable. We added the dinner and loved the lovely way the staff presented the menu to all the guests. And the food was delicious and abundant! Breakfast was included and also very good. The room had an outside shower which we both enjoyed with great water pressure. We would definitely recommend!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    10
    Home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The outside shower was great 🚿 We loved the whole lodge and the size of the rooms! The communication with the guesthouse in advance was great and very helpful! Nothing to complain! We will come back!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The whole experience was wonderful. The staff are exceptional

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Romantic Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately, the walls are very thin you can hear you next door neighbours talking. The swimming pool, although we didn't tried due to poorly weather it is very small.

    The lodge is very beautiful and our honeymoon room was very spacious. My husband loved the rock shower and the bed was very comfortable. Drinks collected from the honesty bar were very cheap and the food tasty. Staff was brilliant and friendly and the lodge is located 10 minutes from the Addo Elephant south gate park which was amazing for us.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely Lodge with large rooms and nice staff close to Addo Park entrance
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Romantic Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    The Lodge gives you an African safari "experience" nice large rooms and very close to Addo Park entrance. Nice and friendly manager with a lot of knowledge about the park and animals.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location to visit the addo Park is perfect, but it is somewhere in nowhere. the Tour companies comes mostly from Port Elisabeth, therefore I will stay next time definitely in the town. however it was okay not more not less.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2024

    8.0
    Stay was good but the food was average and overpriced
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food is average and a far above average price is charged

    The breakfast offers a poor choice

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I liked everything and would not book anywhere else if I go to the Addo. I can recommend the Elephant Footprint to anyone.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Romantic Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Everything was exceptional, staff very accommodating

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    10
    A very welcoming lodge, perfectly positioned for Addo and Scotia, and super nice and helpful staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    Super welcoming Lodge-- perfect for visiting Addo Park or Scotia Resort. The staff were exceptionally welcoming and helpful, we very much enjoyed our stay there!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location is close to the Addo Elaphant Park, but besides that not much to see in this neighboorhood.

    Room was authentic. Staff was very helpful. Eggs for breakfast where prepared according to personal whishes.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One of the beat places we stayed in SA Semonia was super helpful Huge rooms Outdoor shower Dinners Honesty Bar

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    9.0
    We had a very pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice place and very friendly hosts. Great location close to the Addo Park and the Sundays river mouth.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The noise from the neighbours. The second day no warm water.

    Nice staff, great food and close to Addo Elephants Park.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2023

    9.0
    Great pleasant stay, the staff were excellent & made our stay a warm one
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The location was close to the game reserve gate . Breakfast was good and the accommodation was on keeping with environment

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2023

    10
    Quite , Clean Place close to Addo with an amazing Staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super Professional and Friendly Staff Helped me with organizing everything Next to Addo Elephant Park Delicious Dinner every evening

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Other kind of coffee (cappuccino, espresso etc) would be nice

    Good location, unique accommodation , very friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are so much nicer than in the picture! Great outdoor shower. Hostess was fantastic on her knowledge and local information. Conveniently located to the south entrance of Addo elephant park (the south entrance only takes cash on entrance fee)

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 3, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool is to small to use. Parking ist a bit tricky.

    It is a good place to stay for a night before going to Addo Elephants Park. The breakfast was almost o. k. I liked the outside shouwer very much.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2023

    10
    Authentic lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - spacious and beautiful room - outdoor shower was amazing - very authentic interior - we can highly recommend the dinner - it was presented very nice and you had the feeling of eating with a big family

    Stayed in November 2023

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