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Reviews of Hitgeheim Country Lodge 5 stars

Off R336 Addo, 6115 Addo, South Africa

#11 of 20 hotels in Addo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 184 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.3

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  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Great and complete option at Addo park area, but a bit pricy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a bit pricey. Additional to it you also have to pay separately for all safaris they offer. The timing of them are a bit difficult to accommodate if you are not staying for seral days.

    Great property, amazing and spacious room and bathroom, and additional privet external areas, with shower and a nice balcony with a view! The restaurant is great, breakfast and dinner options, and drinks available. Staff as usual excellent with also very nice common areas.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic. Recommend both safari options to all visitors. Sol, Ryan and Louis great hospitality. Thanks to Tax at Scotia
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King with Private Pool
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Municipal road poor

    The room and the private pool. Spectacular views

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    10
    Fantastic spot!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. I love it here.

    It is in a glorious location, so peaceful. Second time to Hitgeheim. Room 9 has a outdoor shower and it’s own pool! I couldn’t be happier. The food is a simple menu but absolutely delicious. Breakfast with a stunning view. Staff are warm and very helpful. Definitely will come back.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Outstanding service. Beautiful views. Spotless and tasteful. Excellent in every way. Wish we had booked for longer. Our car was even washed before we left.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    10
    Truly unforgettable 5* experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Unforgettable experience! The dream room, beautiful estate, exceptional food and service and unforgettable safari experiences in Addo and Schotia. We had one of the rooms that offer fantastic views, a lot of privacy and a private plunge pool. This was perfect for a couples vacation. Every evening, we had a delicious 4 course menu that was served very promptly. We could choose our wine from their cellar or order other drinks. Breakfast was very good and fulfilling as well. The airport transfer and safari organisations were all managed very well. Thank you to the owner and the staff - especially the chef!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    10
    Fantastic location. Half an hour from the amazing Addo. Huge rooms Helpful friendly staff. Great restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. We loved it

    Welcoming and friendly staff. Particularly Ryan who was a delight .Amazing view. Huge comfortable room with balcony overlooking the countryside. Large bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower and elegant bath. Great restaurant with wonderful food. 4 course dinner served in an elegant dining room. Brilliant wine cellar. You just enter the cellar and choose your own wine from a fantastic selection Lovely pool area. Several to choose from Highly recommend booking a game drive to Addo. We saw a herd of over 100 elephants The most incredible experience We had a wonderful time Thank you so much

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    9.0
    Ideal 5 star location for game reserve visits
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location and service

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were exceptional. They really wanted to ensure our stay would be memorable. It was a beautiful property.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    10
    Incredible resort-like sevice. Would rebook immediately
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road to the place is very old and bumpy, so does require some driving confidence to reach

    Incredible place, very high and luxury quality of service and rooms. Some even have a private pool!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    9.0
    A great lodge. Easy access to Addo Elelphant Park.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Authentic game lodge accommodation. Lovely staff, nothing too much trouble. Excellent restaurant. Wonderful views. Superb game drive from the lodge.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    10
    It was truly exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I encountered a boomslang snake on our balcony! It quickly slithered away on the nearby tree but I was shook! But that is always the risk when you are in the wild I guess. Snakes would often just run away from you. Just keep an eye on your surroundings.

    Breakfast was exceptional. If you have breakfast early enough you will get to see a „bird show“ where they put out the food and sooo many colorfull birds come to feed! It was so special! We had 2 dinners here and both were soo good.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful relaxing lodge with breathtaking views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would appreciate more flexibility on evening meal times.

    Beautiful hilltop traditional lodge. Great facilities and glorious views. Fine dining and excellent service. A great base to explore the area.,

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location food friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    10
    A Haven on the Eastern Cape.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all.

    A beautiful and quite old fashioned hotel, but I mean that as a compliment. Lovely staff who cannot do enough for you. We went on the elephant safari at Addo and adored it.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    9.0
    Great views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The garden cottage was great with the most incredible view. So peaceful there. Would highly recommend the game drive, definitely worth it.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit far away to get to. But that makes it special as well.

    Nice place, nice view, quiet.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    10
    Amazing hotel with amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Luxury Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel was very nice, we had a huge room with a private pool. It was stunning! The staff were amazing and went above and beyond to make sure we had a pleasant stay. Would definitely come back.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    10
    7-Star
    • Couple
    • Luxury Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We asked in advance for non-alcoholic ciders to be available as my wife is pregnant. However they did not have. Ryan managed to make my wife a passion fruit and lemonade and added some garnishes to make it look like a Cocktail. Thanks Ryan

    Well done to Archie and his team (Wikus, Ryan, Edwin, Collen) apologies i did not get everyone's names. Everything :-) . Location superb. Staff well groomed, knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. Restaurant offerings are quality and well presented. Gardens are neat and well maintained. Spacious room with indoor outdoor shower including a bath and a plunge pool. Additional lookout areas on the property to enjoy the views. Overall spectacular experience.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    10
    amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road in could use some tlc

    Absolutely amazing

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A wonderful place to relax and forget about the everyday hustle. Fantastic staff always willing to assist. Archie the owner was very friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The position is great. Very comfortable accommodation. Delicious food.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great bed, huge bathroom with outside shower, a little private pool

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    10
    Fantastic experience in exceptional 5 star accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Truly 5 star accommodation. Excellent staff friendly and helpful. Great food and the game drive to the Addo is a must.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    9.0
    We had a very pleasant and relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - This is a major point: Lodge could (and should) tell guests that they avoid to drive through Motherwell (a unsafe township on the way to Port Elizabeth) - Was by far the most expensive accommodation we had in South Africa (but the most comfortable one) - When they prepare the room for the night, they turn on every light (even when using solar, wasting energy is not very eco)

    - Lodge itself is very nice and is located far away from any noise - Rooms are in large huts and offer everything (bathtub, outdoor shower, terrace, large and comfy bed) - The service is extraordinary (during dinner somebody prepares your room for the night, they even washed our car) - Nice pool and dining area - Breakfast and dinner (which we paid extra) are delicious

    Stayed in November 2023

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