Offering daily game drives into Addo Elephant National Park, 5 mi 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 21 mi from Kirkwood Golf Club. Transfers are available from Port Elizabeth Airport, 36 mi away. On-site parking is free.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Miles
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful, clean facility, with friendly staff Close to Addo Park
  • Phoebe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had the most special stay at Elephant House that we will never forget. The staff made it and we are so grateful for everything they did for us.
  • Heinrick
    Brazil Brazil
    Everything. Beautiful place. Friendly staff. Great food. Very comfortable and tranquil. Great wifi internet.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Elephant House
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Playground
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash Elephant House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

FAQs about Elephant House

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Elephant House include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Chalet

  • Check-in at Elephant House is from 8:00 AM, and check-out is until 1:00 PM.

  • Elephant House is 1.8 miles from the center of Addo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Elephant House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Game room
    • Canoeing
    • Manicure
    • Swimming pool
    • Neck massage
    • Horseback riding
    • Body treatments
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Full-body massage
    • Beauty services
    • Pedicure
    • Game drives
    • Couples' massage
    • Back massage

  • The prices at Elephant House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.