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Elephant House

1 Main Road, 6105 Addo, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Addo, South Africa
See location+27 422 332 462
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$184
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9.4
Wonderful
based on 384 reviews
384 reviews
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Overview

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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.
Rating
9.4
Wonderful
Based on 384 verified guest reviews

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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
  • Pants press

Pool and spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 meters)
  • 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
266
Very good
66
Good
30
Okay
9
Fair
7
Mediocre
6
Poor
0

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.
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Service9.5 out of 10
Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
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Location

1 Main Road, 6105 Addo, Eastern Cape

What's nearby

  • Addo Elephant National Park3.8 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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Essential information about Elephant House

Low season

February

High season

March

Average price (weekend night)

$198
Cheapest month to stay with an average 7% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 7% rise in price.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Elephant House

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Elephant House

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Elephant House, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in February and March.
  • How long should you stay at Elephant House? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Elephant House

  • Where is Elephant House located?

    Elephant House is located at 1 Main Road, 1.7 miles from the center of Addo. Addo Elephant National Park is the closest landmark to Elephant House.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Elephant House?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Elephant House.

  • Does Elephant House offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Elephant House offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Elephant House offer free parking?

    Yes, Elephant House offers free parking.

  • How far is Elephant House from the airport?

    Elephant House is 33.3 miles from Port Elizabeth.

  • Does Elephant House have a pool?

    Yes, Elephant House has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Elephant House hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Elephant House in Addo and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Elephant House and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Elephant House.

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Good to know

Value for money

9.2

Distance to city center

1.7 mi

Nearest Airport

Port Elizabeth

Distance to airport

33.3 mi