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Happy Jackal is conveniently located 2 km from the South Gate to Addo National Park. This guest house features an outdoor pool and the spacious rooms come with satellite TV, and a refrigerator. All rooms at the Happy Jackal Guest House have a bright décor with rustic touches. Each has a bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. It also has a refrigerator and a satellite TV. Some rooms have a patio with river views. The Happy Jackal serves guests a free breakfast each day. BBQ facilities are available and the property offers guided game drives, in a game viewing vehicle, at an additional cost. The guest house offers a range of facilities, including solar heated outdoor pool and free parking. Laundry facilities and safety deposit boxes are also offered. Activities such as sand boarding, sunset river boat cruises can be arranged in advance. Dinner is also to be booked in advance, as it is on request certain days only. Game viewing vehicle, at an additional cost, which is to be paid in CASH on arrival. The Happy Jackal Guest House is 39.7 km from Port Elizabeth. Happy Jackal is a beautiful establishment, where you would return to, once you have visited. Management and staff will look after you that you would not want to leave.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
or
3 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Colchester
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jupiter_n
    Portugal Portugal
    The 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.
  • Barbara
    South Africa South Africa
    Suzette 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.
  • Thomas
    Germany Germany
    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.

Managed by Happy Jackal Guest House

Company review score: 9.6Based on 214 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Be reassured, we have already made a few changes to the way we operate and are continuously updating our safety requirements. Suzette spoils all the guest with a freshly baked loaf of bread for each table daily at Breakfast, while we also make our own home made Jam from our fruit trees. All of this is followed by a Full English Breakfast, just before you leave to go and enjoy the day with our Guide at Addo Elephant National Park, which is situated a mere 2 minutes away from us.

Property information

Happy Jackal Guest House Welcomes You Visit the Addo Elephant Park in our open game-viewing Landrover with our qualified game-ranger. Big Five game-viewing on our doorstep makes the Happy Jackal the perfect choice of luxurious accommodation. This river lodge lies on the banks of the beautiful Sundays River and only 2 minutes drive from the Addo Elephant National Park. Extensive lawns stretch down to the Happy Jackal jetty where across the river unspoilt, natural bush is the habitat of Kudu, bushbuck, water mongoose and Cape Clawless Otters. Port Elizabeth and its airport are only half an hour away. We offer a choice of bed and breakfast rooms in the Lodge or self-catering units. Guests may choose from ground floor rooms opening onto private patios and the riverbank or impressively large, thatched upstairs rooms, each with its own thatched deck. Please note that no children are allowed inside the lodge for accommodation, but welcome to book either King room, Self catering cottage or the Davenport House. Breakfasts cater to all tastes and include both a full English and Health breakfast. Home-made jams and freshly baked bread daily. Dinner is strictly by booking only, 72 hours in advance. So check that you make the booking, when you do your booking reservation. Game drives are to be paid in CASH only! Unfortunately Addo Park is not always online with credit card payments, due to signal, so to allow us into the park, we only accept cash to pay over. Laundry is only wash and dry. You need to notify Management the night before, so it can be done the next day. Please note here are no irons for your usage, as we a bed and breakfast Happy Jackal is not just another accommodation establishment. Our are in business because we love people and love our country and we would love you to experience the same beauty it offers.

Neighbourhood information

Addo Elephant National Park (Southern Gate- Matyolweni) is a mere 2 minutes away from Happy Jackal. The Sundays river flows right in front of our Guest House all the way down to the estuary and sand dunes. A River Boat Cruise will take you there, or take a short drive in your car.. Abundant and varieted Bird Life. Sand Boarding by booking only. 2 Local Restaurants (No booking needed), 5 min drive away, or walk right into our own dining room at Happy Jackal (Booking essential in advance at least 72 hours, or contact management to see if the Chef is available). Situated only 40kms from Port Elizabeth airport along a main highway.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Happy Jackal Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach area
    Additional charge
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Happy Jackal Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:00

 

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.

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

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 300 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 300 per person, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Happy Jackal Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Happy Jackal Guest House 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about Happy Jackal Guest House

  • Guests staying at Happy Jackal Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • Happy Jackal Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Swimming Pool
    • Private beach area
    • Beach
    • Game drives

  • Room options at Happy Jackal Guest House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Family
    • Triple
    • Holiday Home

  • Happy Jackal Guest House is 0.6 miles from the centre of Colchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Happy Jackal Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Happy Jackal Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.