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The Elephant House

343 reviews
#7 of 23 B&Bs / Inns in Addo
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Main St, Addo, Sundays River Valley 6105, South Africa
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343 reviews
#7 of 23 B&Bs / Inns in Addo
Certificate of Excellence
  • Excellent62%
  • Very good23%
  • Average10%
  • Poor2%
  • Terrible3%
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“stable cottage”(14 reviews)
“the main house”(23 reviews)
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Free Wifi
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Breakfast included
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3 Star Hotel
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Main St, Addo, Sundays River Valley 6105, South Africa
53.8 km to Port Elizabeth Airport
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Reviewed 1 week ago
A real treat staying here!

From the warm welcome with tea and cake to the spacious comfortable rooms with good linen, we felt so at home here. The staff are really amazing going beyond what is expected with big friendly smiles. The verandas beg you to relax, chat or read...More

Thank dobz
Reviewed 22 May 2018
Wonderful!

Excellent large bedroom & walk in shower bathroom with very comfortable lounge area's in beautiful setting; really lovely place to come back to after being on safari. The evening meals were of high standard & served in the atmospheric map room. Breakfast was served outside...More

Thank Brian230947
Reviewed 19 April 2018
Gorgeous colonial feel and brilliant service!

Such a beautiful place to relax and enjoy open verandahs, books, National Geographic magazines with old photos of safaris on the walls. Wonderful food and such kind, helpful staff, who made us feel very welcome. Great base for getting to the Addo National Elephant Park...More

Thank Leah H
Reviewed 10 April 2018
Fantastic

We were in a stable cottage with B&B but choose to eat in the evenings as well. Staff (Charlene and her team) were amazing, friendly and attentive. Accommodation was very spacious and beds very comfortable. Good activities could be booked on site. Pools (all three)...More

Thank Ashburnian
Reviewed 8 April 2018
Delightful and blissful repeat stay

We stayed here for 3 days recently.We enjoyed it just as much as our first time 10 years ago on my visit back to SA after leaving permanently 34 years ago. Elephant House has a lovely ambiance to it. It feels and looks like an...More

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Free Parking
Pool
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Breakfast included
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US$108 - US$290 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Claire M
8 March 2017|
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Response from Marsha F | Reviewed this property |
I'm not Clive. We were in contact with Anne. TripAdvisor does not allow me to put in her email address. I don't know how to advise you about this. We never had a problem contacting her or other people on her staff. Anne... More
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Claire M
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Hi Claire...thanks for your message, no the emaiol hasnt come through...could you try again? look forward to hearing from you. All the best Clive
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Claire M
27 February 2017|
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Hi Claire Thanks for your note - yes it is advisable to pre-book safaris. We can easily cater to your dietary requirements - our gardener grows amazing fresh organic veg! For some reason this site does not allow me to give... More
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