Elephants Footprint Lodge
1 Riverside Drive, Riverside Park, 6175 Colchester, South Africa – Excellent location - show map
Fantastic breakfast and an amazing evening meal. Great location for Addo Elephant park.
Featuring outdoor, rock waterfall showers, all Elephants Footprint Lodge rooms overlook the pool and garden. Customised safaris can be arranged to Addo Elephant Park, 3 km away and home to rhino, buffalo, lions and leopards. The spacious, African-style rooms include a partly-enclosed bathroom with large bath and environmentally-friendly toiletries. Cotton linen, a seating area and tea/coffee facilities are also provided. The Elephants Footprint restaurant serves a continental or full English breakfast. The á la carte lunch menu offers fish and game specialities and is occasionally buffet-style. Dinner is available on request with prior arrangement. Private dining is possible in the wine cellar. The lodge can organise river, sea and dune trips. Darts is available in the bar and badminton is available on request. Set 1.5 km from Colchester and the N2 road, Elephants Footprint is a 10-minute drive from the beach by the Sundays River mouth. Port Elizabeth Airport is 45 km away and there is free parking on site.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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See what guests loved the most:
- GillianUnited Kingdom“Fantastic breakfast and an amazing evening meal. Great location for Addo Elephant park.”
- BirteSouth Africa“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!”
- CathySouth Africa“The whole experience was wonderful. The staff are exceptional”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • British • French • Italian
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Elephants Footprint LodgeGreat facilities! Review score, 9
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dressing room
- Pool view
- Garden view
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Dining table
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Game drivesAdditional charge
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingOff-site
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Packed lunches
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Electric blankets
- Designated smoking area
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Plunge pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
- Afrikaans
- German
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash is not accepted Elephants Footprint Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Elephants Footprint Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
FAQs about Elephants Footprint Lodge
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Elephants Footprint Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Back massage
- Swimming Pool
- Head massage
- Walking tours
- Foot massage
- Horse riding
- Full body massage
- Game drives
- Neck massage
- Hand massage
- Couples massage
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The prices at Elephants Footprint Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at Elephants Footprint Lodge include:
- Suite
- Double
- Twin
- Family
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Elephants Footprint Lodge is 0.7 miles from the centre of Colchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Elephants Footprint Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Guests staying at Elephants Footprint Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Buffet
- À la carte
- Breakfast to go
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Check-in at Elephants Footprint Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.