3 stars
Elephant House
Overview
Offering daily game drives into Addo Elephant National Park, 8 km away, this Colonial-style house has 2 outdoor pools. With free Wi-Fi, its stylish rooms are in thatched cottages in the garden. Opening onto a private veranda or courtyard, each individually decorated room at Elephant House features a wooden ceiling. All are air conditioned and include a seating area with Persian rug. Breakfast is served daily and light lunches can be taken on the terraces or by a pool. In the evening, 3-course candlelit dinners are accompanied by Cape wines. 24-hour room service is available. Several covered terraces overlook the garden, each with sofas and antiques. There is a children’s play area and Club Room with a DVD player and games. Elephant-back safaris can be arranged. In the Sundays River Valley, Elephant House is 34 km from Kirkwood Golf Club. Transfers are available from Port Elizabeth Airport, 58 km away. On-site parking is free.
Amenities at Elephant House
- Outdoor pool
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Valet parking
- Free parking
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Free toiletries
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Internet
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Heating
- Air-conditioned
General
- Family rooms
- Seating area
- Garden view
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Telephone
- Carpeted
- Storage available
Bathroom
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
Dining
- Electric kettle
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar/Lounge
- Refrigerator
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Services and conveniences
- Wake-up service
- Safety deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Tour desk
- Private check-in/check-out
Parking and transportation
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Free parking
- Valet parking
- Private parking
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
Things to do
- Hiking
- Board games/puzzles
- Game room
- Canoeing
- Horse riding
Family friendly
- Babysitting or child care
- Cribs available
- Kids meals
- Playground
Accessibility and suitability
- No smoking
- Designated smoking area
- Private entrance
Outdoor
- Terrace/Patio
- Grill
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Ironing service
- Trouser press
Pool and spa
- Massage
- Outdoor pool
Bedroom
- Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
- Wardrobe or closet
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Desk
Media and entertainment
- Shared lounge/TV area
Health and safety
- Safe
Reviews of Elephant House
9.4
Wonderful
384 verified ratings
Wonderful
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Fair
7
Mediocre
6
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Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests praised the hotel's great location, excellent service, and clean accommodations. Many enjoyed the spacious cottages and beautiful grounds, while the friendly staff received high marks for their attentiveness. However, some guests noted areas for improvement, such as the need for better maintenance of facilities and the absence of dining options.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Location
1 Main Road, 6105 Addo, Eastern Cape
What's nearby
- Addo Elephant National Park6.1 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00 |
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Value for money | 9,2 |
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Distance to city centre | 2,8 km |
Nearest airport | Port Elizabeth |
Distance to airport | 53,5 km |