1 Riverside Drive, Riverside Park, 6175 Colchester, South Africa
#6 of 27 hotels in Colchester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 159 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 March 2024
Gabriella
United StatesNothing- 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: 20 March 2024
Birte
South AfricaThe 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: 19 February 2024
Cathy
South AfricaThe whole experience was wonderful. The staff are exceptional
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Ana
South AfricaUnfortunately, 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: 13 February 2024
Arend
Netherlandsnothing
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: 9 February 2024
D
GermanyLocation 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: 8 February 2024
Carel
GermanyThe food is average and a far above average price is charged
The breakfast offers a poor choice
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Patriciabutler
United KingdomN/A
Everything was exceptional, staff very accommodating
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Jakob
Germany-
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: 7 January 2024
Filipv70
BelgiumLocation 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: 7 January 2024
Sumit
NetherlandsOne of the beat places we stayed in SA Semonia was super helpful Huge rooms Outdoor shower Dinners Honesty Bar
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Andreas
South AfricaVery nice place and very friendly hosts. Great location close to the Addo Park and the Sundays river mouth.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Marcel
NetherlandsThe 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: 2 January 2024
Amitai
SwitzerlandAll was good
Very cosy. Nice design and style. Clean and big room. Friendly and easy stuff.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Reggie
South AfricaNothing
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: 19 December 2023
Stefano1987
GermanySuper Professional and Friendly Staff Helped me with organizing everything Next to Addo Elephant Park Delicious Dinner every evening
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Saskia
GermanyOther kind of coffee (cappuccino, espresso etc) would be nice
Good location, unique accommodation , very friendly staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Karin
NetherlandsThe 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: 3 December 2023
Susanne
GermanyThe 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: 22 November 2023
Julia
Germany- 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
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Alexander
GermanyDistance to national parks Size of the room Breakfast
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Gail
MozambiqueParking at times were a bit of a problem, but nothing serious
Everything…relaxing
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Nolitha
South AfricaWe didn’t have breakfast fast, we had an emergency so had to live very early in the morning
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Kim
AustraliaEverything was fine
The access to Addo Elephant Park is very close . Staff were helpful with information regarding things to do . Restaurant was great and meant we didn’t have to go out for dinner after a long day . Great breakfast . Comfortable huge room . The outdoor shower is superb , like standing under a waterfall !!!
Stayed in September 2023
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