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The Elephant House

340 reviews
#8 of 23 B&Bs / Inns in Addo
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P.O Box 82, Addo, Sundays River Valley 6105, South Africa
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340 reviews
  • Excellent62%
  • Very good23%
  • Average10%
  • Poor2%
  • Terrible3%
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Free Wifi
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P.O Box 82, Addo, Sundays River Valley 6105, South Africa See on map
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Reviewed yesterday
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 1 week ago
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 1 week ago
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

1  Thank Jan and Tom C
Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
Lovely

lovely accommodation! the staff is super friendly and very courteous! The rooms are ample and clean. :) There is not so much to do in Addo, but the Addo Elephant National Reserve is definitely worth it! This accommodation is very close to it :) The...More

Thank leabertram
Reviewed 8 March 2018
Beautiful accommodation but some downsides

We spent 3 nights here - mainly to be near the fantastic Elephant Park and Reserve - and we really enjoyed the place. We were put in an original lodge just above the main swimming pool, so we were very impressed. The ambience was really...More

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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
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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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