Elephant House
Elephant House
Offering daily game drives into Addo Elephant National Park, 5 mi away, this Colonial-style house has 2 outdoor pools. With free Wi-Fi, its stylish rooms are in thatched cottages in the garden. Opening onto a private veranda or courtyard, each individually decorated room at Elephant House features a wooden ceiling. All are air conditioned and include a seating area with Persian rug. Breakfast is served daily and light lunches can be taken on the terraces or by a pool. In the evening, 3-course candlelit dinners are accompanied by Cape wines. 24-hour room service is available. Several covered terraces overlook the garden, each with sofas and antiques. There is a children’s play area and Club Room with a DVD player and games. Elephant-back safaris can be arranged. In the Sundays River Valley, Elephant House is 21 mi from Kirkwood Golf Club. Transfers are available from Port Elizabeth Airport, 36 mi away. On-site parking is free.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Miles
United States of America“Beautiful, clean facility, with friendly staff Close to Addo Park” 
Phoebe
United Kingdom“We had the most special stay at Elephant House that we will never forget. The staff made it and we are so grateful for everything they did for us.”
Heinrick
Brazil“Everything. Beautiful place. Friendly staff. Great food. Very comfortable and tranquil. Great wifi internet.”- Makaza
South Africa“Room was clean, food perfect and the staff treatment was also good.” 
Nigel United Kingdom“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...”- Richard South Africa“The detail provided, awesome breakfast and close to restaurants and Addo Elephant Park. I will also recommend.the game drive.”
Billy United Kingdom“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...”- Andrea South Africa“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...”
Patrick
Switzerland“- 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...”
Erik
United Arab Emirates“Great location, good bedding, large bathroom, good breakfast, good service. A wonderful stay!”
Hotel area info
Amenities of Elephant HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 9
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
- Garden view
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Game drives
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Playground
- Game room
Living Area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Valet parking
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
- Full-body massage
- Couples' massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Beauty services
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- Afrikaans
- English
House rulesElephant House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
FAQs about Elephant House
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Elephant House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Hiking
- Playground
- Game room
- Canoeing
- Manicure
- Swimming pool
- Neck massage
- Horseback riding
- Body treatments
- Tour or class about local culture
- Full-body massage
- Beauty services
- Pedicure
- Game drives
- Couples' massage
- Back massage
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The prices at Elephant House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Elephant House include:
- Double
- Family
- Chalet
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Elephant House is 1.8 miles from the center of Addo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Elephant House is from 8:00 AM, and check-out is until 1:00 PM.
