Elephant House

The large cottage, friendly staff, and dogs

The heat to not reach the bathroom and it was very cold.

We had a lovely stay with our 10 months old baby. It is truly a wonderful hotel that really calms you down. Breakfast was really nice as was the staff!

Well, a few things could be improved. First, we had two room cottage so that our little one could sleep in his own room. Yet, the rooms are connected without a door which is pretty inconvenient. Second, the cottage is so well build that we feel that it could be maintained a bit better. The door did not close without turning the lock, the painting hasn’t been done for a few years etc. Little things, but considering the price paid we feel this should be in order.

Staying at Elephant House was one of the highlights of the trip, it was fantastic. Beautiful interiors, super friendly stuff, amazing facilities, animals around you. Such a peaceful place to relax. We only stayed one night, now we want to come back and stay longer. Highly recommend!!! We will come back.

Beautiful open air spaces with creative African architecture! We felt like we had finally arrived in Africa! Wonderful staff and a great Safari experience!

Loved it all!

Welcomed warmly by the staff and owner and his following of loyal friendly dogs. Adored the colourful vases of fresh flowers which were placed in our cottage on our arrival. Such a lovely touch! Beautiful relaxing courtyards, fascinating historical photographs and objects and comfortable shady sitting areas and traditional colonial artefacts. Fascinating slice of a time past. Very relaxing atmosphere- wish we could have stayed longer to linger and soak in the surroundings and chat a bit more to the owner. Hopefully we will return again in future as our first visit to South Africa was amazing!

Unfortunately we booked a room on the same day and emailed hoping for a game drive but no reply received and it turned out the afternoon and morning drives were fully booked. However it didn’t matter as our self drive the following day was phenomenal! The wonderful huge shower did not drain properly and it was clearly an ongoing issue as there was fresh digging to reach pipes outside the cottage.

Very comfortable, old colonial style house with delightful deep verandas beautifully furnished. Lovely decor and very interesting photos adorn the walls. Staff very friendly.

Traffic noise a little loud on occasion but a man made little waterfall and rill help drown out the noise.

The staff were delightful The building is filled with cosy relaxing areasThe game drive was wonderful

Love the accommodation.Well furnished, huge, comfy beds, well equipped.Great spacious bathroom.Swimming pool and gardens well kept.V close to Addo Elephant Reserve.

Liked it all.

The property is small and friendly it feels intimate as so many sitting locations you could have fill hotel and it’ll feel like your there all alone as so peaceful

It was all fabulous

Lovely B&B, full of character with a nice large pool. Staff very friendly and helpful. Close to Addo national park. Very spacious bedrooms.

Elephant house is a truly wonderful property. The rooms are tastefully decorated with quality fittings with a magnificent bed surrounded with a mosquito net. Everwhere was clean and the the furniture in the public rooms comfortable, sinking into the sofa's. Highlight of the stay was the safari to the Addo elephant reserve, which was booked at the property using the knowegeable in- house staff. Our driver, Emanuel, was excellent and Clive runs a great operation. Relaxing and comfortable stay.

The bathroom, which was huge, did not have a door either seperating the room or the toilet. You have to be familiar with your companion, if they are having a comfort break, as you rustle around the fridge for your Gin & Tonic

The detail provided, awesome breakfast and close to restaurants and Addo Elephant Park. I will also recommend.the game drive.

Beautiful accommodation right near Addo elephant park.Just off the main road.Perfectly manicured lawns, beautiful swimming pools, many relaxing seating areas make this a unique and wonderful place to stay.Room was HUGE with outdoor kitchen and covered dining area. Magical

We loved our stay at Elephant House, situated close to Addo Elephant Park. The nearest gate was just over 10 kilometers away. The decor speaks of a bygone era, with big verandahs overlooking the lush gardens, all appointed in an old African colonial style. These spaces were perfect for reading a book, playing board games, or enjoying drinks. Our lovely family cottage was spacious and comfortable, with beautiful mohair blankets on each bed that kept us warm. The outside stoep, overlooking the green lawns, had a lounge area, dining area, and a fully-equipped kitchenette. The resident farm dogs came to visit each day, adding to the cottage's homely feel.The staff was friendly and efficient, going out of their way to make our stay memorable. The breakfast served was delicious. I would highly recommend Elephant House.

- very friendly staff- comfortable and large room with all amenities it requires- two nice pools, a larger and a smaller one- authentic breakfast, we especially liked the Uganda Rolex dish :)- close proximity to Addo Elephant Park main entrance- Management pro-actively mentioning the proximity of a gravel road close by where there's potential louder truck traffic (but was not a problem at all)- also, as there is no dinner available, the Elephant House already reserved us a table in a restaurant near by - excellent service!- large grocery shopping facility within 5min drive

- nothing

Great location, good bedding, large bathroom, good breakfast, good service. A wonderful stay!

Beautiful setting. We preferred the rooms in the main building, not the stable cottages. Very quiet and private. You can always find a spot to relax. Very peaceful.

Beautiful open spaces, comfortable and well equipped cottage, great breakfast and very friendly and helpful staff, especially Clive and Darlington

We were happy with everything

Wonderful breakfast selection, small buffet and then freshly cooked items also available. Very happy with the breakfast provisions and timings. The location is wonderful and tranquil with plenty of verandahs with comfortable seating to relax. I truly felt so relaxed. Our room was amazing, plenty of space and huge bathroom. Clive was wonderful and we met him a few times throughout our stay, he was attentive and genuinely interested in his guests. He also booked us a safari and dinner which went seamlessly. I would definitely come back.

Beautiful property with lots of nostalgic antiquities .

Mixup on lodge promoted safari meant we had to drive ourselves including returning the dark.