Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari - 23 min drive - 24.5 km
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - 24 min drive - 38.5 km
King's Beach - 30 min drive - 41.8 km
Getting around
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Grunters - 3 min walk
A Taste of Africa Restaurant & Coffee Shop - 3 min drive
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.
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
Dungbeetle River Lodge Colchester
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Dungbeetle River Lodge Bed & breakfast
Dungbeetle River Lodge Bed & breakfast Colchester
Dungbeetle River Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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This property is located right on the Sundays River. I believe they also have canoe rentals. Great location, we could safely walk to dinner at Grunters, good food. The hosts were lovely and had lots of knowledge of the area. We went Sandboarding on the Alexandria Dunes - great fun. The shower was huge and beautifully tiled, but it had no privacy! Not a big deal, just good to know :)
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.
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.
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 !
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.
Beautiful property by a river. It offers a great scenery.
Everything is well organized and furnished.
Staff is nice and helpful. You can note many small details that makes the stay easy and pleasant.
Excellent accommodation for exploring the park, only short drive to southern gate. I stayed in the Elephant Room and found it quite comfortable with all the essentials. Brekkie was fantastic, the freshly baked bread a real treat. Host was very helpful providing good advice on the limited restaurants in the area. The pub was it and it was good. Nice deck looking out on the river.
Great place to stay if you plan to visit Addo Elephant Park..
Owners are very friendly and helpful. Only complaint is that the breakfast is very slow and ours wasn't cooked as we like it.
For added security a room safe with a digital lock would be good
If you like homely places with a uniquely decorated style, base yourself here for a couple of nights while exploring Addo. 5 minutes from Mathyolweni gate entrance to Addo and right on the Sunday's River with the Alexandria Dunefield between you and the ocean, there is so much more to do than just safari.
Leona was the a most welcoming host and couldn't do enough to help. It was my partner's birthday and she even prepared a little surprise at breakfast. We stayed in the lovely Elephant Suite but had a sneaky peek in all the rooms and was wowed by them all! The Fish Eagle Suite is definitely for a special occasion. The terrace area overlooking the river is lovely (fab sunrise spot for the early risers) and the breakfast plentiful and cooked with care (I highly recommend the omelettes!). We also did a full day Addo tour through them with Mike who managed Addo for many years and the expertise and knowledge made it an amazing experience. You really can't learn as much as someone like him knows by driving yourself though the massive park.
Still smiling about the epic birthday trip and would stay again next week if we could!
Dungbeetle River Lodge provides a very comfortable home-from home very conveniently located next to Addo Elephant Park. Hosts Derek & Etta are experts on the park and can provide safaris if you don’t want to drive yourself. Having just completed a 6 day safari in Kruger, we were prepared to give Addo a miss, but we were persuaded into going – just as well as we had a fantastic time.
The lodge and rooms are beautifully furnished and you won’t find a better breakfast in a more stunning setting than on their balcony overlooking the Sundays River. Their attention to detail is amazing.
We were recommended to dine at the Grunters Pub just down the road. Don’t be put off, as the lack of kerb appeal is far outweighed by the delicious food and friendly service by the host.
What with canoeing, boating, swimming and fishing from their own jetty, we wish we had planned to stay longer. A visit to the river mouth with its vast sand dunes is also a must.
Die Gastgeber sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, man fühlt wirklich willkommen. Die Lage am Fluß ist toll, man kann draußen mit Blick aufs Wasser frühstücken.
Es warenwundervolleTage bei herausragenden Gastgebern. TolleTipsfür unseren Aufenthalt. Lage perfekt zum Südtor de Addo. Die Lodge selbst liegt super über dem Sunday River mit morgendlichem Frühstück auf der Terrasse mit Blick auf den Fluss. Wir würden immer wieder hierhin zurückkommen. Beste Grüße an Edda und Derek !