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Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve

5.0 star property
Luxurious boutique lodge with 2 outdoor pools

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Superior Double Room, Private Pool | Private pool
Superior Double Room, Private Pool | Living area
2 bars/lounges
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Superior Double Room | Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Off R336 Addo, Outside Addo Elephant National Park, Addo, Eastern Cape, 6115
  • Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout
    23 min drive
  • Addo Elephant National Park
    35 min drive
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari
    81 min drive

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 60 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double or Twin Room

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • 45 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Double Room

  • 48 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Room

  • 48 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Private Pool

Superior Double Room, Private Pool

  • 60 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 100 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 60 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Addo

Addo retreat .You'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Addo Elephant National Park and 25 miles (40 km) of Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari. Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout - 23 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Addo Elephant National Park - 35 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - 76 min drive - 69.4 km
  • King's Beach - 79 min drive - 72.7 km
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari - 81 min drive - 39.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Molo Lolo - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Elephant House - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Valentine Hall - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Africanos Inn - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Hazels Organic Country Kitchen - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve

Luxurious boutique lodge with 2 outdoor pools
Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. Wired Internet is free in public spaces.

Event space at this lodge measures 431 square feet (40 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An area shuttle within 65 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Addo lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 11 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 431 sq ft of conference space
  • 40 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2003
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Addo lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 65 km

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Ecotours
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 2000 per room (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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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Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place if you want to be 'off grid' for a bit. Lovely location and accommodation with great wide views. All the staff were very polite and nothing was too much trouble. Our evening meals were faultless. We are happy to recommend and hope to return again one day. We would suggest of if you are want to do a trip into Addo Elephant Park with the lodge, that you book in advance. However, we went on the trip with Schotia Game reserve which was very good, which the lodge can organise for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are on a par with global industry leaders. The service is considerate and attentive without harrassment. They are knowledgable, friendly and efficient. The food is fantastic and allows the experience of the culture. Accomodation was superb, views for miles. Cannot rate highly enough (I work in this industry so have experienced many top hotels, this is right up there but also offers excellent value for money)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hardy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vann S

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernd

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catharina

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

cesar

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Amazing atmosphere. Perfect place to get away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most amazing hotel we’ve stayed at !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, relaxing with amazing nature around. Rooms are large, comfortable, clean and has it all . Really enjoyed the place and the food. Service was great, no complain..but a bit too much ( for someone who does not like to be king or Queen). and it is at least 30-40 min. Drive to Addo.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable safari lodge with sweeping views. This place is up on a ridge in a small reserve overlooking the surrounding countryside of fruit trees and mountains in the distance. Our accommodation was in one half of a traditional style lodge cottage with thatched roof and a private balcony overlooking the view. It was spacious, seemed recently refurbished and the bed comfortable. The bathroom was excellent with separate indoor and private outdoor showers and a bathtub. There are a couple of small swimming pools (one adult only). Breakfast was good, and served on a verandah with the same view and dozens of wild birds on feeding tables to watch. It is close enough to drive to Addo comfortably, and the team at Hitgeheim are very keen to organise trips; in my view, Addo itself can be done easily on one’s own if you have an appropriate car; we saw plenty of elephants and zebra and a couple of lions. Schotia is a more ‘safari park’ experience, with a wider variety of wildlife which you can get closer to and an informative guide but a slightly less natural environment. The price for the Schotia transfer felt a bit steep and as it was heavily encouraged should perhaps simply be included in the cost of the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Olav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Hitgeheim
Great rooms, wonderful views, excellent food and the best service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great lodge, fantastic location
Hitgeheim was a great experience, spectacular setting, friendly helpful staff and lovely food

10/10 Excellent

margaret, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and peaceful retreat
This stay was a few days of calm relaxation in a busy trip. We felt so well cared for. The dinners and breakfasts were excellent as was the service in every way. Our bungalow was lovely with a wonderful balcony and enormous bathroom. We were sad to leave.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Welcoming lodge offering a personalised service. Very close to Addo Elephant Park.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Colwyn Bay UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very special place , we really enjoyed our stay , the staff were superb