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De Old Drift Guest Farm is a working citrus farm, located outside the small village of Addo and 15 minutes' drive away from Addo Elephant National Park. It offers an outdoor pool and sun terrace. Every room at De Old Drift Guest Farm features air conditioning, a mini-refrigerator and hot drink facilities. All rooms have a private outdoor seating area, and the guest cottage has full self-catering kitchen facilities. Guests can enjoy a substantial breakfast in the traditional thatched lapa. De Old Drift Guest Farm runs a variety of excursions, including a tour of the Addo Elephant Park with a qualified guide. Port Elizabeth Airport is located a 45-minute drive away. Free on-site car parking is available at the farm.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
7.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karen
    South Africa South Africa
    The gardens are magnificent, the house had an exceptional charm
  • Gardner
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was superb - location great - facilities and surroundings just beautiful and staff super friendly - food at breakfast was really good
  • Elsabe
    South Africa South Africa
    Great setup with beautiful gardens, ponds and lovely restaurant.
  • Philip
    Austria Austria
    The staff is very friendly and we enjoyed our stay in a nice bungalow with relaxing at the pool area. In the back there is also a great children's playground. Breakfast was great and the waitress very friendly and helpful.
  • Paolo
    Italy Italy
    20 minutes from Addo National Park, in a lovely place. Lodges very confortable, wonderful nature and the swimming pool is confortable. Staff very nice
  • Stephen
    Australia Australia
    Photos do not give this place justice as it a lovely place to stay , room had everything we need with cooking facilities, large bathroom modern and a TV . Breakfast was delicious and good variety.
  • Carey
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely common area with lounge and pool. The rooms were spacious and clean. Electric blankets, hairdryer, coffee machine. All thought through.
  • Cloete
    South Africa South Africa
    This place were everything and more for one that needs to escape the busy city life. The staff were all so friendly. Clean and the bonus was close to Addo
  • Colleen
    South Africa South Africa
    The room was great, bedding was clean and sufficient for the weather. Bathroom was very clean. I can see they have attention to detail.
  • Leon
    South Africa South Africa
    Neat, pretty citrus trees, friendly puppies 🐶. Delicious breakfast.

Managed by Lindo & Asanda

Company review score: 9.3Based on 507 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

My name is Lize Knoetze and I am the daughter of the Owners Neels & Juanita Diederichs, together with my team we will do our best to make your stay one to remember! Lindo & Asanda are our Reception and hosts and will always welcome you with a smile! Our Chef Maureen has a big passion for food, we are sure that you will taste this in all her creations. Lindo is also our inhouse Guide that can't wait to take you on our game drive in the Addo Park, on an open top vehicle.

Property information

Join us in our Thatched Dining Room for a scrumptious breakfast before your daily adventures or enjoy a sundowner with us before sitting down to a delicious dinner! Please inform us upon arrival if you would like to join us for dinner before 4pm to ensure that we have enough space to accommodate all our guests. We have a set menu and the menu changes daily. Light lunches are also available upon request.

Neighbourhood information

About 15kms from us you will find the Addo Elephant National Park. About 40kms from us is Daniell's Cheetah Breeding Project. About 15kms from us you will find Adrenalin Addo - if you are in the mood for some ziplining or canoeing. About 7kms from us is Addo Wildlife centre - they have a touch farm which makes it perfect to entertain the kids. About 45kms from us is the ever popular Schotia Safaris, they offer Full day and 1/2 day Safaris

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa

Property surroundings

Facilities of De Old Drift Guest Farm
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Children's playground

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment and family services

    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Electric blankets
    • Air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas

    Wellness

    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Languages spoken

    • Afrikaans
    • English
    • Xhosa

    House rules
    De Old Drift Guest Farm takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 18:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 07:30 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    ZAR 50 per child, per night

    Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that check in times are from 2pm till 6pm. Any late arrivals need to be arranged with the property prior to arrival.

    Please note that the guest farm owners have dogs on site.

    Please note De Old Drift Guest Farm is equipped with a generator as a back-up source of electricity.

    Please inform De Old Drift Guest Farm in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about De Old Drift Guest Farm

    • De Old Drift Guest Farm offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Children's playground
      • Swimming Pool
      • Game drives
    • Check-in at De Old Drift Guest Farm is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, De Old Drift Guest Farm is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at De Old Drift Guest Farm include:

      • Twin
      • Family
      • Double
      • Apartment
      • Bungalow
    • Guests staying at De Old Drift Guest Farm can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • À la carte
    • De Old Drift Guest Farm is 3.7 miles from the centre of Addo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at De Old Drift Guest Farm may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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