Dungbeetle River Lodge
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- Property TypeGuest House/B&B
- Guests14
- Rooms/Units6
- Minimum Stay2 Nights
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Dungbeetle River Lodge is a 4 star graded B&B offering Colchester accommodation in 6 guest rooms.
About Dungbeetle River Lodge
Dungbeetle River Lodge has 6 up-market large, safari style en suite bedrooms, with old world furnishings, subtly decorated to give you a classy colonial/Africa feel, with all the luxuries expected of a 4 Star graded establishment.
Colchester Accommodation
Dungbeetle River Lodge is an owner managed guest house offering bed and breakfast accommodation. All the rooms are en-suite, air-conditioned, wall heaters, fans, honesty bars, safes etc., and are tastefully decorated in a unique African safari theme with upmarket modern bathrooms.
Breakfast
Rates include a very substantial farmhouse breakfast, with fresh home baked breads, jams, cereals, yogurt, eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato and baked beans. Freshly made real fruit juice, coffee and tea. Served on our deck over looking Sundays River.
Location
Dungbeetle River Lodge is your entry point to the world famous Addo Elephant National Park (just 5 minutes to the new gate), and some of the finest game reserves in the Eastern Cape. The owners / managers are qualified game / nature guides, and offer guided tours into the Park, to our guests.
Situated on the banks of the Sundays River, our magnificent decks have sweeping river views, a perfect backdrop to your big five game viewing. Classified as one of the cleanest rivers in the Eastern Cape, swimming is safe, canoes are offered to our guests, as is fishing tackle for the guest who wants an all round “river experience”. A ferry operates on the river, taking guests to the river mouth.
Features you'll appreciate
In Room / Unit
- Additional bed / mattress
- Area information booklet
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Children: cot, highchair, etc.
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- DVD player
- Fan(s)
- Hairdryer
- Heater(s)
- International plug point(s)
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Iron / trouser press
- Mini- / courtesy bar
- Patio / verandah / balcony
- Safe for valuables
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Television (SABC, eTV only)
- Television (with satellite)
On Site
- Child friendly (all ages)
- Childcare / babysitting service
- Complimentary newspapers
- Garden(s)
- Guest lounge with TV
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Laundry service
- Parking (off street)
- Reception (business hours)
- Roof deck
- Safe deposit box (reception)
- Smoking: in demarcated areas
- Smoking: none indoors
- Wake up calls
Food & Drink
- Bar (honesty bar)
- Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
- Complimentary tea / coffee
- Restaurant / dining room
- Room service
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Transfers
- Airport transfers
- Other transfers available
- Tour assistance
Languages Spoken
- English
- Afrikaans
- Dutch
Rooms & Rates
Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.
Big Five Suite
If you are looking for an extra large double bed, with a large room, then this Big Five Room is for you. The bedroom offers the following amenities: A comfortable bed, desk top, air-conditioner and fan. Safe, wall heater, honesty fridge. Coffee station. A modern private bathroom with shower, basin and toilet, large mirror and excellent lighting. In addition, there is an alcove in the suite with a couch that converts into a proper sprung mattress single bed for a third minor person. The double bed can convert into twin or single beds. Please note their is no view of the river from this room.
- Area information booklet
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Fan(s)
- Hairdryer
- Heater(s)
- International plug point(s)
- Mini- / courtesy bar
- Safe for valuables
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Television (SABC, eTV only)
- Television (with satellite)
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 3 guests (max 3 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed
Elephant Suite
The suite is large and comfortable. The double bed can convert into twin or single beds. The bedroom offers the following amenities: A comfortable bed, desk top, air conditioner, fan, safe and wall heater. Honesty fridge and coffee station. There is a modern private bathroom with shower, basin and toilet, large mirror and excellent lighting. Please note that there is no view of the river from this room.
- Area information booklet
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Fan(s)
- Hairdryer
- Heater(s)
- International plug point(s)
- Mini- / courtesy bar
- Safe for valuables
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Television (SABC, eTV only)
- Television (with satellite)
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type
Fish Eagle Superior Suite
Fish Eagle Superior Suite offers a beautiful four poster queen size oak bedroom suite. The suite is large and spacious with an open plan bathroom equipped with a large oval tub with shower combination, separate toilet. Enjoy the beautiful river view from your bed! Private deck overlooking Sundays River. The bedroom offers the following amenities: A comfortable bed, desk top, air conditioner, fan, safe and wall heater. Honesty fridge and coffee station.
- Area information booklet
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Fan(s)
- Hairdryer
- Heater(s)
- International plug point(s)
- Mini- / courtesy bar
- Safe for valuables
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Television (SABC, eTV only)
- Television (with satellite)
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type
The Lion Suite
The Lion Suite is a large suite with two single beds (can be converted to one large double bed). The bathroom is equipped with corner bath and shower combination. The bedroom offers the following amenities: A comfortable bed, desk top, air conditioner, fan, safe and wall heater. Honesty fridge and coffee station. There is a modern private bathroom with shower, basin and toilet, large mirror and excellent lighting. Please note that there is no view of the river from this room.
- Area information booklet
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Fan(s)
- Hairdryer
- Heater(s)
- International plug point(s)
- Mini- / courtesy bar
- Safe for valuables
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Television (SABC, eTV only)
- Television (with satellite)
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed
Afrika Superior Suite
This superior suite with its own private balcony over the river offers the ultimate Africa feel. Four beautiful elephant posts guard your extra large double bed where you can lie and look across the river. His and hers shower, private toilet. Ultra Africa romance. The bedroom offers the following amenities: A comfortable bed, desk top, air conditioner, fan, safe and wall heater. Honesty fridge and coffee station.
- Area information booklet
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Fan(s)
- Hairdryer
- Heater(s)
- International plug point(s)
- Mini- / courtesy bar
- Safe for valuables
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Television (SABC, eTV only)
- Television (with satellite)
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type
The Family Suite
The Family suite has two separate en-suite bedrooms in a wing of their own on the ground floor, for young families who would like to have an sleeping area of their own. The family suite situated on the ground floor comprises of two separate full en suites each with their own theme bathroom, separated by a short corridor. Suitable either for two adults and two children or 4 adults. BOTH bedrooms offer the following amenities: A comfortable bed, desk top, air conditioner, fan, safe and wall heater. Honesty fridge and coffee station. There is a modern private bathroom with shower, basin and toilet, large mirror and excellent lighting.
- Area information booklet
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Fan(s)
- Hairdryer
- Heater(s)
- International plug point(s)
- Mini- / courtesy bar
- Safe for valuables
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Television (SABC, eTV only)
- Television (with satellite)
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed
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Guest Reviews
14 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
Verified review
Great setting. Excellent spacious rooms. Great hosts. Excellent breakfast. Fantastic game drive and great Xmas lunch. Although canoes not expensive to hire I would include in price of accomodation.
December 2019
Brennan K. (Larbert, scotland)
Verified review
MOST ENJOYABLE STAY. LOVELY LOCATION. UXURIOUS ROOMS. ONLY INPROVEMENT MAY HAVE BEEN DINNER OFFERED BY PRE-ARRANGEMENT.
September 2019
Trudi G. (CAPE TOWN)
Need to Know
Response timeDungbeetle River Lodge typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.
Child policyChildren of all ages welcome.
Closest airport(s)Port Elizabeth Airport - 40km
Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 12h30
Check-out by 10h00
Exceptions to check-in / out times by advanced arrangement, please enquire.
Payment methods accepted by the property Mastercard, American Express, Visa, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com
Listed on SA-Venues.com since November 2005
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