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Dungbeetle River Lodge

Lodge

76 Aquavista Crescent

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
13 mentions

1/ helpful and friendly host 2/ excellent river view (we stay in river lodge) …

Lovely staff, great place

Great location
12 mentions

Great location with river views, great breakfast, lots of great little details l…

everything, the property and location itself is absolutely gorgeous, the authent…

Breakfast available
9 mentions

Location, Staff, Breakfast

Breakfast outstanding

Comfortable rooms
5 mentions

Peaceful, close to Addo Elephant Park, staff were fabulous and the room was ver…

bed specifically was extremely comfortable

Parking available
1 mentions

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

M

Mark

couple

June 1, 2026

8

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

L

Lara

couple

April 3, 2026

9

Wonderfull

Lovely staff, great place

D

Denise

couple

March 30, 2026

9

Everything about our stay was great. Peaceful, close to Addo Elephant Park, staff were fabulous and the room was very comfortable

C

Caspar

family_with_children

March 24, 2026

10

Great location with river views, great breakfast, lots of great little details like the wood panelled doors and the animal key chains.

G

Gerardus

extended_group

March 16, 2026

8

A very good place to stay but we live around the corner so coming back is for us not certain.

A

Artem

extended_group

March 4, 2026

10

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

A

Ann

couple

February 28, 2026

10

Lovely B&B and organised great tours to Addo Elephant Park and Schotia Game reserve.

Location, Staff, Breakfast

B

Bailey

solo_traveller

February 28, 2026

10

Great family business who look after their guests.

Breakfast outstanding. Location perfect for visiting Addo elephant park.

M

Michael

couple

February 25, 2026

9

Great for visiting Addo

Location to Addo. View of river and dunes from property. Staff friendly and accommodating. Secure parking.

A

Anja

family_with_children

February 19, 2026

8

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

L

Lesley

couple

February 17, 2026

10

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.

K

Katarzyna

couple

January 23, 2026

6

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.

D

deborah

couple

January 21, 2026

9

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).

C

Caroline

family_with_children

January 21, 2026

10

Great location, friendly staff and comfortable accommodation.

O

Oren

solo_traveller

January 19, 2026

10

It was great

Everything

A

Ashlee

family_with_children

January 11, 2026

10

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.

T

Thomas

family_with_children

January 7, 2026

9

The view to the river was amazing. The lodge ist next to the Addo park. The staff is very friendly and welcoming.

N

nicoletta

couple

January 6, 2026

10

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!

W

Walter

extended_group

January 3, 2026

10

Amazing location and everyone was super friendly and accommodating

M

Mokshesh

extended_group

January 2, 2026

10

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).

Max 3 guests 45 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Family Suite

Located on the ground floor, the family suites have a private entrance and feature 2 en suite bathrooms.

Max 4 guests 79 2 bedrooms 2 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.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 40 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:30 to 19:00
Check-outFrom 09:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform 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.
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 6:08 AM

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