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Addo's Dungbeetle River Lodge

Guesthouse Colchester · Eastern Cape

About

Dungbeetle River Lodge is a 4-star guest house offering accommodation on the banks of the Sundays River in Colchester, 5 km from the Colchester gate of Addo Elephant National Park.

Accommodation

The property features 7 large safari-style en-suite bedrooms with African decor and modern bathrooms, plus a separate self-catering River Cottage with lounge, kitchen, kitchenette, braai facilities and wooden deck offering unobstructed Sundays River views. Rooms include the Africa Suite with king or twin beds and private river deck.

Facilities

The lodge is solar-powered with reliable Wi-Fi. Facilities include a river-view deck, outdoor dining area, guest lounge, entrance courtyard, jetty for river activities, braai facilities, kitchenette in the River Cottage and game drive departures. A restaurant is within walking distance and Spar supermarket is nearby.

Location & Surroundings

Dungbeetle River Lodge is on the banks of the Sundays River in Colchester, opposite the Alexandria Dune Field, 5 km from the Colchester gate of Addo Elephant National Park and 40 km from Port Elizabeth. A restaurant is within walking distance and Spar supermarket is nearby.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:30
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed

Rooms

BIG 5 SUITE

Extra large King size bed can converts into twin beds. Alcove lounge with single bed can sleep 3rd person at additional cost. Large modern bathroom with rain shower.

King x 1 Single x 1
From
R1,870

ELEPHANT SUITE

Large King size double bed, (two single beds with special mattress, converts into twin beds on request). Beautiful suite with large modern bathroom with rain shower.

King x 1
From
R1,720

FISH EAGLE SUITE superior suite

Four poster queen size oak bedroom suite. Beautifully appointed spacious suite with open plan modern bathroom with rain shower, separate toilet. River view. Deck over looking river.

Queen x 1
From
R2,340

LION SUITE

Large king size double bed, (two single beds with special mattress, converts into twin beds on request). Beautiful suite with large modern bathroom with rain shower.

King x 1
From
R1,720

AFRIKA SUITE superior suite

This superior suite private balcony over the river. 4 Elephant posts guard your king size double bed lie back and enjoy the view. His and hers shower, private toilet.

King x 1
From
R2,340

FAMILY SUITE

The family suite: two separate en suites in a wing of their own ground floor, for 4 persons who prefer a sleeping area of their own. Private garden. Priced minimum 3 persons maximum 4 persons

King x 2
From
R2,580

RIVER COTTAGE

3 Modern en-suite bed rooms with private lounge right on the river private deck, braai area and kitchenette. Breakfast at the lodge 100 meters away, breakfast can be excluded @ R90 p.p only by PRIOR

King x 3
From
R4,680

Location

Features

Guided Safaris Riverfront Location 4-star Remote Work Friendly African Safari Theme Nature Guides Themed Luxury Bathrooms Long-stay Rates Government Safe-stay Compliant

Activities

Swimming Game Drives Whale Watching Bird Watching Fishing Beach Walks Canoeing Zip Lining Island Cruises Sunrise River Cruises Dune Hiking Sand Sledding

Amenities

Air Conditioning Wi-Fi Braai Facilities Kitchen Fan Lounge Deck Safe Kitchenette Double Glazing Entrance Courtyard

Accommodation in Colchester

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