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Dungbeetle River Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star B&B near Sundays River Dunes

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Free daily full breakfast
Property grounds
Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Afrika Suite )
Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lion Suite )
Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Fish Eagle Suite ) | Bathroom shower
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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76 Aqua Vista Crescent, Cannonville, Colchester, Eastern Cape, 6175
  • Popular LocationSundays River Dunes4 min walk
  • Popular LocationMatyholweni Gate5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSchotia Tooth and Claw Safari23 min drive
  • AirportPort Elizabeth (PLZ)28 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lion Suite )

Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lion Suite )

Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lion Suite )

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Elephant Suite )

Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Elephant Suite )

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Big 5 Suite )

Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Big 5 Suite )

Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Big 5 Suite )

10/10 Exceptional
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Fish Eagle Suite )

Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Fish Eagle Suite )

Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Fish Eagle Suite )

10/10 Exceptional
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10/10 Exceptional
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Cottage (River Cottage )

Deluxe Cottage (River Cottage )

  • 173 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Afrika Suite )

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Afrika Suite )

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Afrika Suite )

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Colchester

On riverwalk.A stay at this B&B places you within half a mile (1 km) of Sundays River Dunes and 3 miles (5 km) of Matyholweni Gate.
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What's nearby

  • Sundays River Dunes - 4 min walk
  • Matyholweni Gate - 5 min drive
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari - 23 min drive
  • Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - 24 min drive
  • Shamwari Game Reserve - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A Taste of Africa Restaurant & Coffee Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grunters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grunters Pub and Grub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Colchester Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Dungbeetle River Lodge

4-star B&B near Sundays River Dunes
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Dungbeetle River Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Colchester bed & breakfast.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Dungbeetle River Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Colchester bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Boating
  • Canoe available
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Paddleboards on site
  • Pedal boating

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Mastercard and American Express. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Dungbeetle River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
River lodge stay for Safari
Stayed for 2 nights in eagle fish room, overlooking the Sundays river. Had a fabulous time, Etta, Carol, Leona and Derek are so friendly, helpful and laid back. Wonderful character property and great base for Addo park and game reserves. Booked all through the lodge. Lovely little pub up the road, grunters, withIn 5 minutes from lodge for an evening meal. Definitely recommend the boat trip up the river and visit the Dunes, we went with Beau (and His wife Ruth) and had the most fabulous morning. The dunes are a must and Beau is so Knowledgeable. You can also take a dip in the river which is like a lido. Dungbeetle lodge is very homely and welcoming. Definitely visit again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A solid choice
A good choice in an area with not so many choices for accommodation. Rooms provided reasonable comfort and breakfast on the terrace was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay especially if you’re travelling with family! The owner is very welcoming and the breakfast is very delicious and hearty!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Reut

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Feel very African :) We got free drinks when checked in. Breakfast is great. This place is really close to Addo park and they do guided tours there. Very recommanded. Beautiful nature all around and a river right next to the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Israel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the place, Good location close to Addo Excellent breakfast Clean and safe Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay on the outskirts of Addo overlooking Sunday’s River. Canoeing and sand dune sledding for the kids and super friendly relaxed staff. We will be back !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Evening by the river
Excellent host and exotic accommodation made for a good nights stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

DEBBIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great base from Addo Elephant Reserve South Gate
Wonderful river view from the breakfast deck, with vervet monkeys playing on the shore. Good cooked breakfast. Lion Suite comfortable. Accommodating about letting us check in early. No staff on-site after hours. No dinner option but a couple of minutes from Grunters Pub & Restaurant which has the best steaks and great host Patrick.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019