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Set on a citrus farm on the banks of the Sundays River, Avoca River Cabins offers game drives, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a children’s playground and conference and wedding facilities. The cottages, houses and chalets come with private patios or balconies and views of the Sundays River. Each includes self-catering kitchen facilities or access to a shared kitchen. Breakfast and dinner can also be arranged in advance. Guests can relax by the swimming pool or in the garden. Free private parking is available on site. and free WiFi is available at the main dining area and at the pool. Addo Elephant National Park is 12 mi away and Avoca River Cabins offers guided game drives to this national park. Avoca River Cabins is located 25 mi from Colchester. Port Elizabeth Airport is 47 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
3 twin beds
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
3 twin beds
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
7.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Conrad
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful location and the swimming pool and jungle gym and river were great. Staff were super friendly and we enjoyed our stay. The chalet was laid out quite nicely.
  • Sebastian
    South Africa South Africa
    We had a wonderful stay, it's very picturesque and there is so much nature and wildlife. Heinrich was amazingly helpful and booked an amazing guided tour for us to the elephant national park and really went above and beyond to accommodate us....
  • Nicky
    South Africa South Africa
    We enjoyed the views, peace and quiet and being surrounded by nature. Beds were comfortable and there was good Wi-Fi. We enjoyed the quality of the water and friendly staff. We enjoyed picking lemons
  • Nigel
    South Africa South Africa
    location, close to Addo, kids loved the play area, the pool and the canoeing on the river.
  • M
    Matthew
    the United States the United States
    beautiful, private location; a bit of an oasis. The pool areas were great.
  • Volkwyn
    South Africa South Africa
    The location of the Avoca River Cabins and its proximity to the Addo Elephant Park is brilliant. The view from Uncle Townies where we stayed, overlooked the citrus groves and it was awesome. Breakfast was great, and was at another well laid out...
  • Burns
    South Africa South Africa
    It is very serene and peaceful ✌️ so kudos to that.... I will say some of the decks need an upgrade around the cottage. AIRCON was awesome especially in that heat... Pools were lovely and on point to cool off from the heat. Staff were polite when...
  • Elna
    South Africa South Africa
    We had a wonderful stay in one of the river chalets. The kids loved the playground and swimming pool, and we enjoyed canoeing on the river and going for a stroll through the orchards. The location is perfect for visiting Addo National Park and for...
  • Shane
    South Africa South Africa
    Every thing was good real family friendly accommodation
  • Megan
    South Africa South Africa
    Avoca is special and the facilities are really great. We stayed in Tree Tops and had use of the stunning pool up there. The gardens are beautiful and the views from there awesome. We battled with the ceiling fans not being very effective, so they...

Managed by View of the Sunday's River

Company review score: 9.4Based on 506 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Avoca is a working citrus farm. Dave and Judy moved to the Valley in 1979 with their two small children Tracey and Steven. Avoca River Cabins is a family run accommodation establishment since 1998. Dave & Judy are the owners and Tracey, their daughter, Avoca also offers guided game drives to the Addo Elephant Park - see image of vehicle in the Gallery. Game drive bookings can be paid by most credit cards. Riaan & Wayne are the 2 managers, and together with their outstanding staff will make your stay a memorable one.

Property info

Located on a beautiful citrus farm alongside the Sundays River. Avoca, which means "The meeting of the waters". Riverside chalets, Mud Huts, Bush Camp Cottages, Our Uncle Townies Farmhouse and the famous Tree-Tops Cottage. Avoca is a place where family can relax and children are expected to play and have fun in a safe environment. Two swimming pools and playground available for guests as well as canoes freely available. We also offer open-sided game viewing safaris into the Addo Elephant Park. Breakfast & dinner can be arranged in advance. We look forward to welcoming you.

Neighborhood info

We are situated in the beautiful citrus and rose growing area of the Sundays River Valley, 20 minutes drive from the Addo Elephant National Park. <script async src="https://badge.hotelstatic.com/embed.js" data-url="https://www.booking.com/hotel/za/avoca-river-cabins.html" data-size="103" data-position="inline" data-clickable="true"></script>

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Orchard Room - Set Menu - Not an A la carte menu.
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Avoca River Cabins
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Game drives
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Playground
  • Fishing

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – outdoorFree!

    Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

    • All ages welcome

    Spa

    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa facilities
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
    • Spa

    Languages Spoken

    • Afrikaans
    • English
    • Xhosa

    House rules
    Avoca River Cabins takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 10:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Avoca River Cabins of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 10:00:00.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about Avoca River Cabins

    • Avoca River Cabins is 7.5 miles from the center of Addo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Avoca River Cabins is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Avoca River Cabins may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Avoca River Cabins offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Playground
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Swimming pool
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Game drives
      • Spa facilities
    • Room options at Avoca River Cabins include:

      • Bungalow
      • Twin
      • Chalet
      • Family
    • Avoca River Cabins has 1 restaurant:

      • The Orchard Room - Set Menu - Not an A la carte menu.