Elephants Footprint Lodge

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Colchester with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Riverside Drive Riverside Park, Colchester, Eastern Cape, 6175

What's nearby

  • Matyholweni Gate - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sundays River Dunes - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari - 24 min drive - 25.1 km
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 29 min drive - 43.8 km
  • Hobie Beach - 33 min drive - 44.0 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grunters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪A Taste of Africa Restaurant & Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grunters Pub and Grub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Colchester Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Elephants Footprint Lodge

Upscale guesthouse
Consider a stay at Elephants Footprint Lodge and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Elephants Footprint Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Elephants Footprint Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elephants Footprint Lodge located?

Situated in Colchester, this guesthouse is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Matyholweni Gate and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Sundays River Dunes. Coega Conference Centre and Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Elephants Footprint Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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