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Elephants Footprint Lodge

Property class: 4

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You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden at Elephants Footprint Lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is P6,983
P8,030 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted artwork of a lion.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a wooden cabinet, and a mirror.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious room with a high ceiling, a bed with a canopy, a television, and a coffee table.

Honeymoon Suite

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a small table, and a chair.

Superior Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Colchester is home to Elephants Footprint Lodge. Matyholweni Gate is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari and Sundays River Dunes. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Colchester travel guide
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1 Riverside Drive Riverside Park, Colchester, Eastern Cape, 6175

What's nearby

  • Sundays River Dunes
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Matyholweni Gate
    4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Coega Conference Centre
    20 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Aldo Scribante Race Circuit
    21 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
    34 min drive - 47.6 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • A Taste of Africa Restaurant & Coffee Shop
    4 min drive
  • Grunters
    3 min drive

About this property

Elephants Footprint Lodge

  • Upscale guesthouse
  • Consider a stay at Elephants Footprint Lodge and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
    • A TV in the lobby and a front-desk safe
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
    • Plasma TVs with digital channels
    • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Frequently asked questions

Does Elephants Footprint Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

How much does it cost to stay at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

As of Aug 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elephants Footprint Lodge on Sep 21, 2026 start from P6,983, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Elephants Footprint Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elephants Footprint Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elephants Footprint Lodge located?

Situated in Colchester, this guesthouse is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Matyholweni Gate and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Sundays River Dunes. Coega Conference Centre and Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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