Description
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.. Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundr… more
With a stay at Elephants Footprint Lodge in Colchester, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Addo Elephant National Park and Matyholweni Gate. This 4-star guesthouse is 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from Amakhala Game Reserve and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Sundays River Dunes.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Matyholweni Gate - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi Sundays River Dunes - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi Addo Elephant National Park - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari - 25 km / 15.6 mi Aldo Scribante Race Circuit - 25.8 km / 16 mi Amakhala Game Reserve - 29.5 km / 18.3 mi Shamwari Game Reserve - 33.9 km / 21.1 mi Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - 39.1 km / 24.3 mi Newton Park Swimming Pool - 39.6 km / 24.6 mi Market Square - 39.8 km / 24.7 mi Port Elizabeth City Hall - 39.8 km / 24.7 mi Greenacres Shopping Centre - 40.2 km / 25 mi St. George's Cricket Ground - 40.5 km / 25.1 mi King's Beach - 42.1 km / 26.2 mi Bayworld - 42.9 km / 26.7 mi The nearest major airport is Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 43.7 km / 27.1 mi. Near Matyholweni Gate.
At Elephants Footprint Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM..
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- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Multilingual staff
- Entertainment
- Games room
- TV lounge
- Parking
- Nearby parking
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- Shuttle transfer
- Airport transfer
- Shuttle
- Smoking
- Smoke detector
- Smoking area
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Barbecue
- Bike rental
- Café
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Ironing service
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Luggage storage (extra charge)
- Microwave
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Sale of tours
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Security
- Serviced office
- Sun terrace
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Children
- Kids' board games
- Bars
- Bar
- Indoor bar
- Restaurants
- Buffet restaurant
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Menu for diabetics (on request)
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Massages
- Activities
- Bike rental
- Diving
- Tennis court
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Wheelchair access
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Excellent
Based on 459 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Colchester
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 459 TripAdvisor reviews
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mevers892848
05/03/2026
“Perfect location”
A perfect location, near to Addo Elephant park south gate, Very friendly personnel. Nice outdoor shower.
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madge2026
14/01/2026
“Trip to Addo”
Had a lovely 3-night stay at this luxury Lodge. lovely breakfast friendly staff and well equipped rooms with a very lovely outside shower.
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tquinn109168
21/11/2025
“Welcoming and relaxing”
Just outside the southern entrance to the park, this is a lovely oasis. We were made to feel very welcome by the host and staff in a lovely environment. The accommodation was of a good standard and the food was excellent; so much so that we returned from our touring early to join for a second eve… more
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nwhitn633124
17/11/2025
“Perfect Place to Stay for Visiting Addo”
A very attractive hotel with large well equipped rooms close to the South Gate of Addo National Park. We only spent one night but enjoyed an excellent dinner. The hotel runs a commendable programme of helping fund and provide experience for a cooking school, and they clearly take pride in providing… more
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hessen260728
Spijkenisse, The Netherlands
05/03/2026
“Nice place to stay”
The room is verre Nice. Good bed. Friendly and attentive staff. Only When they serve food in buffet style, be in time
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