Hotel 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.

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no imageCatherine

“lovely family stay”

9.0

03 Jan 2025

such a great authentic experience staff were lovely and food good.

no imageNigel

“Superb location and comfortable accomodation in a colonial style setting. Excellent customer service”

10.0

28 Nov 2024

Elephant house is a truly wonderful property. The rooms are tastefully decorated with quality fittings with a magnificent bed surrounded with a mosquito net. Everwhere was clean and the the furniture in the public rooms comfortable, sinking into the sofa's. Highlight of the stay was the safari to the Addo elephant reserve, which was booked at the property using the knowegeable in- house staff. Our driver, Emanuel, was excellent and Clive runs a great operation. Relaxing and comfortable stay.

no imageAndy Whiting

“Lovely place - difficult to find staff when needed!”

7.0

26 Nov 2024

Beautiful property with lots of nostalgic antiquities .

no imageRichard

“Superb”

10.0

04 Aug 2024

The detail provided, awesome breakfast and close to restaurants and Addo Elephant Park. I will also recommend.the game drive.

no imageBilly

“Superb”

10.0

27 Jul 2024

Beautiful accommodation right near Addo elephant park. Just off the main road. Perfectly manicured lawns, beautiful swimming pools, many relaxing seating areas make this a unique and wonderful place to stay. Room was HUGE with outdoor kitchen and covered dining area. Magical

no imageANDREA

“Elephant House is a perfect accommodation spot when visiting Addo Elephant Park.”

9.0

03 Jul 2024

We loved our stay at Elephant House, situated close to Addo Elephant Park. The nearest gate was just over 10 kilometers away. The decor speaks of a bygone era, with big verandahs overlooking the lush gardens, all appointed in an old African colonial style. These spaces were perfect for reading a book, playing board games, or enjoying drinks. Our lovely family cottage was spacious and comfortable, with beautiful mohair blankets on each bed that kept us warm. The outside stoep, overlooking the green lawns, had a lounge area, dining area, and a fully-equipped kitchenette. The resident farm dogs came to visit each day, adding to the cottage's homely feel. The staff was friendly and efficient, going out of their way to make our stay memorable. The breakfast served was delicious. I would highly recommend Elephant House.

no imagePatrick

“Comfy and clean rooms, friendly staff, delicious breakfast, close to Addo Main Entrance, fair price”

10.0

13 May 2024

- very friendly staff - comfortable and large room with all amenities it requires - two nice pools, a larger and a smaller one - authentic breakfast, we especially liked the Uganda Rolex dish :) - close proximity to Addo Elephant Park main entrance - Management pro-actively mentioning the proximity of a gravel road close by where there's potential louder truck traffic (but was not a problem at all) - also, as there is no dinner available, the Elephant House already reserved us a table in a restaurant near by - excellent service! - large grocery shopping facility within 5min drive

no imageErik

“Wonderful overnight stay!”

9.0

24 Mar 2024

Great location, good bedding, large bathroom, good breakfast, good service. A wonderful stay!


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With a private entrance from the garden, this air-conditioned room features a wooden ceiling and extra long beds.There is a seating area with Persian rug, and a private bathroom providing free toiletries.Some include a private veranda or four-poster bed with canopies.

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With a private entrance from the garden, this air-conditioned room features a sloped wooden ceiling and extra long beds.There is a seating area with Persian rug, and a private bathroom providing free toiletries.Some include a chandelier or private veranda.

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This air-conditioned chalet features a desk, a patio, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

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This chalet has a private entrance, seating area and electric kettle.Please note that the price is based on either 1 or 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see Hotel Policies for charges).

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Facilities of Elephant House

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Canoeing, Hiking, Horse riding

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, Packed lunches, Room service, Special diet menus (on request)

Pools and wellness
Massage, Outdoor pool

Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge), Shuttle service (surcharge)

Front-desk/reception area services
Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out, Safety deposit box, Tour desk, Valet parking

Common areas
Games room, Garden, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace

Entertainment and children services
Babysitting/child services, Children's playground

Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Ironing service, Laundry, Trouser press

Business facilities
Fax/photocopying, Meeting/banquet facilities

Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 08:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 13:00:00 hours

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Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

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