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Reviews of Elephants Footprint Lodge 4 stars

1 Riverside Drive, Riverside Park, 6175 Colchester, South Africa

#6 of 27 hotels in Colchester

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 159 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    10
    Excelent lodge right out the South Gate of Addo Elephant park
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing- 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

    10
    Home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The whole experience was wonderful. The staff are exceptional

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Romantic Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, 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

    9.0
    Lovely Lodge with large rooms and nice staff close to Addo Park entrance
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Romantic Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location 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

    8.0
    Stay was good but the food was average and overpriced
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Romantic Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Everything was exceptional, staff very accommodating

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    10
    A very welcoming lodge, perfectly positioned for Addo and Scotia, and super nice and helpful staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One 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

    9.0
    We had a very pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Was absolutely great !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was good

    Very cosy. Nice design and style. Clean and big room. Friendly and easy stuff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    9.0
    Great pleasant stay, the staff were excellent & made our stay a warm one
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    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

    10
    Quite , Clean Place close to Addo with an amazing Staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super 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

    9.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Other kind of coffee (cappuccino, espresso etc) would be nice

    Good location, unique accommodation , very friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Authentic lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - 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

    9.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Romantic Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Distance to national parks Size of the room Breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking at times were a bit of a problem, but nothing serious

    Everything…relaxing

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We 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

    10
    Fantastic stay , outdoor shower topped it all off - wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Romantic Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything 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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