Dungbeetle River Lodge
76 Aquavista Crescent
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Why people book this hotel
“1/ helpful and friendly host 2/ excellent river view (we stay in river lodge) …”
“Lovely staff, great place”
“Great location with river views, great breakfast, lots of great little details l…”
“everything, the property and location itself is absolutely gorgeous, the authent…”
“Location, Staff, Breakfast”
“Breakfast outstanding”
“Peaceful, close to Addo Elephant Park, staff were fabulous and the room was ver…”
“bed specifically was extremely comfortable”
“Secure parking”
Overview
Offering safari-style accommodations, this lodge is situated right on the banks of the Sundays River. The terrace decks offer far-reaching river views. Each of the spacious rooms and suites at Dungbeetle River Lodge is equipped with a private bathroom and coffee/tea facilities. Guest can relax in the seating area with a drink from their minibar. Every morning, a breakfast that includes fresh, home baked breads, yogurt, eggs, bacon and freshly prepared fruit juice, is served on the terrace, which overlooks the river. Various bird species can be viewed from this terrace. Dungbeetle River‘s reception can arrange tours to the Addo Elephant National Park, just 3.5 km away. They can also reserve a shuttle service to Port Elizabeth Airport, a 30-minute drive away.
Traveller reviews
Mark
couple
June 1, 2026
“convenient to addo park”
1/ helpful and friendly host 2/ excellent river view (we stay in river lodge) 3/ excellent home made bread in beautiful view outdoor table at restaurant 4/ within 10 mins drive to Addo elephant park
Lara
couple
April 3, 2026
“Wonderfull”
Lovely staff, great place
Denise
couple
March 30, 2026
Everything about our stay was great. Peaceful, close to Addo Elephant Park, staff were fabulous and the room was very comfortable
Caspar
family_with_children
March 24, 2026
Great location with river views, great breakfast, lots of great little details like the wood panelled doors and the animal key chains.
Gerardus
extended_group
March 16, 2026
“A very good place to stay but we live around the corner so coming back is for us not certain.”
Artem
extended_group
March 4, 2026
“definitely will come back”
everything, the property and location itself is absolutely gorgeous, the authenticity of local culture is represented very well, very calm and relaxing place, stuff is very kind, helpful and thoughtful, pub and small cafe is 1 min away, as well as nice restaurant and grocery shop is in 5 min distance. bed specifically was extremely comfortable
Ann
couple
February 28, 2026
“Lovely B&B and organised great tours to Addo Elephant Park and Schotia Game reserve.”
Location, Staff, Breakfast
Bailey
solo_traveller
February 28, 2026
“Great family business who look after their guests.”
Breakfast outstanding. Location perfect for visiting Addo elephant park.
Michael
couple
February 25, 2026
“Great for visiting Addo”
Location to Addo. View of river and dunes from property. Staff friendly and accommodating. Secure parking.
Anja
family_with_children
February 19, 2026
“Nice B&B next to Addo & Alexandria Dunes”
Nice hosts, tasty breakfast, warm welcome, nice river view, next to Alexandria Dunes & south entrance Addo Elephant Park
Lesley
couple
February 17, 2026
The location, the facilities. The staff were absolutely wonderful and always happy to help. I had messaged ahead as it was my partners birthday and they sang Happy birthday to him at breakfast ☺️. They also put on a special Valenti nes breakfast.
Katarzyna
couple
January 23, 2026
“Close to Addo, but the lodge is a bit old”
The location is great if you are visiting Addo National Park, it's very close to the South Gate. We appreciated the terrace with the river view where we had nice breakfast every day.
deborah
couple
January 21, 2026
“Great find”
We loved this eclectic place. The location is ideal, amazing views over the river, the staff could not do enough to help and the breakfasts were amazing (the smell of backing bread got you up early every day).
Caroline
family_with_children
January 21, 2026
Great location, friendly staff and comfortable accommodation.
Oren
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
“It was great”
Everything
Ashlee
family_with_children
January 11, 2026
“Hidden gem”
We only stayed for 1 night in passing but I'd happily come back again for longer. It's a hidden gem overlooking the Sundays River with super passionate hosts: they know the area well, are knowledgeable about the landscape, and have great recommendations. The rooms are lovely, spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious, too.
Thomas
family_with_children
January 7, 2026
The view to the river was amazing. The lodge ist next to the Addo park. The staff is very friendly and welcoming.
nicoletta
couple
January 6, 2026
The location is great, really suggest to go and see the sunset at the dunes! We had a great bbq and the room is exactly as shown in the pictures!
Walter
extended_group
January 3, 2026
Amazing location and everyone was super friendly and accommodating
Mokshesh
extended_group
January 2, 2026
We had a lovely and cosy stay near the bank of the Sunday River, with private access to the riverfront. The delicious breakfast was a great start to our day, and the good option of river cruise kept everyone entertained. We enjoyed our stay with the family, and the kids had a wonderful time too!
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Children's playground, Bicycle rental (additional charge), Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Water sport facilities on site, Game drives
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Wine/champagne
General
Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Safety deposit box, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
Pool/beach towels
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Shuttle service (additional charge), Fax/photocopying, Tour desk, Airport shuttle, Ironing service, Laundry
Deluxe Suite - Big 5
This air-conditioned suite has a seating area with a cable TV, a minibar, fridge and a tea-and-coffee maker. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Please note that 1 child under 12 years of age can be accommodated at an additional cost on a single bed, (see Hotel Policies).
Family Suite
Located on the ground floor, the family suites have a private entrance and feature 2 en suite bathrooms.
Standard Suite - Elephant
This air-conditioned suite has a seating area with a satellite TV, a minibar, fridge and a tea-and-coffee maker. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Standard Suite - Lion
This air-conditioned suite includes a sitting area with a satellite TV, a minibar, fridge and a tea-and-coffee maker. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Superior Suite with Balcony and River View - King
This air-conditioned suite comes with a balcony. Inside, it has a seating area with a satellite TV, a minibar, fridge and a tea-and-coffee maker. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Superior Suite with Balcony and River View - Queen
This air-conditioned suite comes with a balcony. Inside, it has a seating area with a satellite TV, a minibar, fridge and a tea-and-coffee maker. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Hotel Policies
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