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Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve

4.0 star property
Lodge in Addo with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Zebra Lodge - Queen Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
The lush garden of Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve creates a serene atmosphere. The terrace offers stunning views, and the outdoor pool provides a refreshing escape. Guests enjoy the cozy lobby fireplace, free WiFi, barbecue facilities, and attentive staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Zebra Lodge - Queen Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Zebra Lodge - Queen Room

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Zebra Lodge - Family Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Portable fan
  • 20 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Kudu Lodge - Queen Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Kudu Lodge - Queen Room

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Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Addo Mud Hut | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Addo Mud Hut

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Main Lodge - Queen Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Main Lodge - Queen Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Kromrivier Valley, Paterson, Addo, Eastern Cape, 6130

What's nearby

  • Olifantskop Pass Lookout - 43 min drive - 15.0 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 90 min drive

About this property

Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve

Upscale lodge in a rural location
You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden at Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, coffee/tea in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, a TV in the lobby, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • 4 cours Menu Dinner

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (753 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:30 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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 250.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 250.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Addo Mud Hut is located 0.4 mile (600 meters) from the main property. This room has solar power and gas; electricity is not available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Addo Palace
Addo Palace House
Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve Country House
Bush Palace Private Reserve Country House
Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve
Bush Palace Private Reserve
Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve Lodge
Bush Palace Private Reserve Lodge
Addo Bush Private Reserve Addo
Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve Addo
Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve Lodge
Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve Lodge Addo

Frequently asked questions

Does Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve located?

Situated in a rural location, this lodge is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Bucks Kloof Hiking Trail and within 25 mi (40 km) of Olifantskop Pass Lookout and Bushman Sands Golf Club. Addo Elephant National Park and Ulwazi Interpretive Centre are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Reviews

Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ina

Kiva paikka upeilla maisemilla ja ystävällisellä henkilökunnalla.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Juan, Uruguay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No es lo que venden en su pagina

Inadmisible que no haya toma corriente en las habitaciones imposible recargar baterías de cámaras o teléfonos El WiFi solo en recepción Comida y desayuno bien personal excelente Mantenimiento defectuoso
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marie, Cardiff

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

Amazing location and unique stay

Road is a bit bumpy to get there but wow well worth it if your looking for piece and unique experience. The food was nice but a little over priced i thought for such small amount of food. Otherwise amazing. Driving on the main road i saw just as many animals on the Addo land as what i did driving around it for 3 hours. Wish i'd stayed another day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, CO

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

Beautiful retreat

This is a one of a kind place - we had a magical time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Judy, Vancouver, Canada

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

Fantastic Food in the bush

We were very impressed with the dinner and breakfast that we had here.

8/10 Good

wim, Hermanus

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

Prachtige lodge

De weg er naar toe is een zgn dirtroad maar toch echt ook heel goed te doen. Ik las in andere recencies dat de weg een probleem is maar dat is echt overdreven. Joanthan en zijn personeel doen hun uiterste best om het naar je zin te maken, geen moeite is teveel. Prijs kwaliteit is top. Een wandeling in de tuin is aan te raden, maar je kan makkelijk uren lopen en een beetje gevoel voor richting is makkelijk. Ik zal mijn vrienden deze plek aanraden.

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

8/10 Good

Demetrio

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

8/10 Good

Iselin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

God seng, fine rom og god mat

Vi hadde 1 overnatting her. Nydelig utsikt rett ut i "bushen". Veien til overnattingen er en såkalt "dirt road" og blir ekstrem glatt ved nedbør (obs!). Fine rom, får den gode african-feeling, men litt skuffet over renholdet. Dusjveggene var skitne og putetrekket hadde maskaraflekker. Angående putetrekket så kom de med nytt, dusjen kommenterte vi ikke på. Vi ble servert en nydelig 4 retters middag til en billig penge.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

No electricity in the mud hut...

It was a nice place in the middle of the bushes, had it been 2-3 stars, I wouldn't have complained. We were there with our parents and stayed in the mud hut. There were very few pics of the mud huts and there was no electricity nor wifi in the room! And our parents were shocked.. also the walk from the huts to the main building is relatively far (10 min walk?) I hope the hotel could be a bit better at pointing out the real condition of the rooms, which isn't really in the pictures and the rooms are definitely not 4 stars...

6/10 Okay

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cons: Wi-Fi not working - hard to reach due to 15 km of untarred road - Management not very friendly Pros: Quiet area - good landscape - staff with local dances interesting

8/10 Good

Marina

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

Lindo lugar

Tivemos que esperar bastante tempo no check in devido a um provável erro do Hotéis.com. Por sorte, havia um quarto disponível mesmo sem ter a reserva confirmada. O staff foi muito gentil a todo tempo. O quarto era muito bom mas poderia ter um frigobar. Tivemos que "emprestar" um espaço na geladeira do Hotel. Jantamos no local. A comida era ótima mas a quantidade por pessoa era muito pequena. O lugar é lindo! A decoração tbm. Os funcionários são muito simpáticos.

6/10 Okay

CRAIG

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic type accommodation

Comfortable but far away from Addo and all amenities. No meal options. Staff extremely helpfull and friendly

6/10 Okay

Lais

Disliked: Staff & service

Se informe sobre todos os detalhes do quarto.

Muito cuidado com os novos complexos do hotel. Não sabia nem que existiam, só fiquei sabendo na hora. Agora o hotel possui um novo complexo que não está finalizado, não tem acesso de carro nem iluminação ao redor. E os quartos não possuem energia elétrica. Além de ser bem longe da casa principal onde fica o restaurante.

10/10 Excellent

Max

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

Traumunterkunft Nähe Nationalpark

Eine etwas längere Anreise "off the road" nach dem Besuch des Addo Nationalparks, die sich aber lohnt. Großzügig dimensioniertes Haupthaus, stilvoll eingerichtet. Die Zimmer sind geräumig, indidividuell gestaltet, ebenso geschmackvoll mit Liebe zum Detail.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Großartig

Eine wunderschöne Anlage im Nichts, das Personal ist herzlich, immer freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit. Die Zimmer sehr sauber, das Essen gut. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

10/10 Excellent

Aina Irene, Oslo

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

Ganske spesielt, verdt å prøve!!

Vi slet litt med å finne fram, den siste delen av veien var litt utfordrende på kvelden, men det var absoøutt verdt anstrengelsen. Stedet har en spesiell sjarme for de som søker noe annerledes. Meget hyggelig vertskap og betjening.

10/10 Excellent

Kaja Dinesen, Haderslev

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

Det bedste ophold i Syd Afrika

Fantastisk ophold ude midt i den dejligste natur, selvom vi havde lidt dårligt vejr, formåede Jonathan og co. at gøre det til en vidunderlig oplevelse for os. Her er det muligt at se alle stjernerne på nattehimlen uden baggrundslys.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Supernettes sehr aufmerksames Personal! Gerne wieder!

8/10 Good

Kerstin, Bonn

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

Einsam gelegene Lodge mit toller Atmosphere

Wer die Ruhe sucht ist hier genau richtig! Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen und toll bewirtet. Für die 200 Rand, die das Dinner kostet bekommt man ein 3-Gänge-Menü, welches den Preis wert ist. Die Lodge ist nur über eine Staubstraße zu erreichen also besser einen SUV oder Jeep bei der Mietwagenfirma nehmen.

8/10 Good

Michael, München

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

Einsame Lodge unter dem Sternenhimmel

Wir hatten ein tolles Lastminute-Angebot, sehr schönes Zimmer, tolles Bad, wunderbares Ambiente. Der Name der Lodge täuscht, sie liegt 45 Minuten Fahrtzeit vom Addo Elephant Park entfernt, Sonnenuntergang beachten! Die Gastleute waren sehr hilfsbereit, dennoch hätten wir uns eine günstigere Alternative zum teuren Dinner gewünscht. Vielleicht würden dann auch mehr Gäste kommen. Wir waren mit 2 weiteren Leuten die einzigen Gäste in der einsamen Lodge.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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