5 Riverside Drive, Colchester, Addo, 6175 Colchester, South Africa
#3 of 8 B&Bs and inns in Colchester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 95 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 14, 2024
Jupiter_n
PortugalThe breakfast was really good and even included fresh bread. The room was very quite and clean. There is an Eco side to it as sink water is used to water the grass. Excellent location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Barbara
South AfricaSuzette is a wonderful hostess. We had an excellent breakfast both days, and the facilities were exceptional. It is so close to Addo too. I can highly recommend this guest house.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 10, 2024
Thomas
GermanyThe pool is rather small. Fits only to cool down a bit. But that is no real reason to be sad.
Breakfast was excellent. The host Suzette very friendly. The Addo Tour a must have. To sit in front of the room while sun sets is awesome.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 4, 2024
Geoffrey
United KingdomTired, poor coffee, evening meal changed without consultation,
Secure, spacious, good welcome, peaceful, access to Addo with their own Land Rover , good Wi-Fi, books to read,
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 2, 2024
Marco
AustriaSuzette and her staff were nothing but friendly and helpful. The game drive with Gabriel was fun and entertaining and the gate to the Park was literally a minute or 2 away. The big powerful Fan in the room was our best friend. Breakfast was lovely with a fresh loaf of bread everyday. Maybe bovril or something other than 1 type of jam would be great but otherwise no complaints.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 23, 2024
Thomas
SwitzerlandFood was a bit average, but prepared with love!
Large and nice room
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 10, 2024
Maria
South AfricaEverything. Very good breakfast. Excelled service.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 3, 2024
Carol
United KingdomNothing
We were greeted by the housekeeper who was very pleasant and showed us to our room which opened out onto the garden overlooking the river. Bed extremely comfortable bathroom very clean with many extras. The hosts organised river boat cruise that afternoon which was lovely. Are in local restaurant for dinner. We chose the private game tour of Addo which is from the hotel with Tim who is Suzette (host) husband. After early and good breakfast we set off for our nearly 10 hour game drive. Tim was amazing so informative we learned a lot in that tour. The B & B had provided many bottles of iced water (essential as it was 35v most of the time) and also a picnic lunch. There were only 4 of us on the drive ourselves and a lovely young German couple and we all got along so well together. In the evening we went for dinner together and also met up with the hosts who were very interesting to talk to - a fabulous evening. Breakfast next morning delicious with a whole loaf of freshly baked bread per table. We had a fabulous stay and would definitely recommend Happy Jackal to anyone. Keep up the good work Suzette and Tim!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 9, 2024
Morgan
South AfricaNothing
Great location on the river, opposite the Addo south gate entrance, really good breakfast with home made bread. Will be staying at this accommodation again if in the area.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 8, 2024
Mariia
SerbiaBreakfast is quite late, if you go to Addo. Also there is coffee machine in the room, but no coffee capsules :(
We loved our stay! Warm welcome. Room is very clean, and interior is magnificent! Delicious breakfast.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 28, 2023
Moritz
GermanyPool not very clean, rooms a bit old, warm water takes quite long
Location super close to Addo South gate, nice home-made breakfast with nice view, super nice staff, help withe the Add route, nice garden with river access, safe environment with two fences
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 24, 2023
Aletta
South AfricaUnfortunately due to flood damage we could not go down to the river.
Very spacious and clean. Great checkin with Suzette.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 15, 2023
Domenic
GermanyAwesome Guesthouse directly next to the Addo Elephant National Park! Great and jummy breakfast! Hope to stay here again!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 9, 2023
Zofia
SlovakiaLoved everything! Breakfast, views and we booked trip to Addo Elephant park, Gabriel was our guide and it was such an exciting and enjoyable day! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: July 30, 2023
Naomi
IsraelAmazing location, great combo of accommodation and guided tour. Beautiful view, friendly staff.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: March 25, 2023
A
South AfricaA handle for support in the shower
Breakfast was good. Enjoyed the fresh baked bread
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 23, 2023
Tina
SwitzerlandThe closeness to ADDO. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 15, 2023
Johan
NetherlandsLoadshedding is in SA for more than 3 years now. And it is not only getting worse, but will at least be there for another 3 years. So I do not understand that hotels do not provide their guests with enough alternative electricity, lamps etc. Blaming the gouvernement does not help. Invest in alternative energy!
Location just in front of the south entrance of Addo. Great breakfast. Starts at 7.00. Gate Addo opens at 7.00. Clean room, nice view on the river. Very friendly personal.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 6, 2023
Demi
South Africalovely location, very easy access to Addo Elephant Park, or Sundays river. room was very spacious and the staff super friendly and lovely breakfast !
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: January 21, 2023
Dina
South AfricaWe enjoyed our stay and was extremely impressed with the service from Suzette and her staff. Definitely value for money and will be back!👌
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: January 12, 2023
Peter
Germanythe safari tour was tippi top 👌👍 amazing and best vehicle
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: January 9, 2023
Sarah
Germanythe quite old furnishing
Game Drive Sunset at Sunday river and dunes braai we had together
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 4, 2023
Craig
United KingdomThere was nothing I would change about this property.
The property is beautifully outfitted and a fantastic location to Addo Elephant Park. Suzette was very kind and helpful and has created a fantastic retreat on the property. It is very safe with gates, screens and locks. The air conditioning was a nice bonus, although the house didn't seem to get overly warm throughout the day. The swimming pool was lovely and the gardens gave plenty to look at. We had a less mobile person in our group and she was able to easily get around the property and house.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 3, 2023
Schoeller
GermanyVery friendly hosts and a wonderful location for a guided day trip to Addo. We stayed three nights and went one day to Richmond and Kenton-on-Sea, wonderful beaches, one hour driving to the Eastern Cape. Breakfast is very good
Stayed in January 2023
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