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Ecca Lodge

4.5 star property
Riverfront guesthouse with spa services and an outdoor pool

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BBQ/picnic area
Lounge
Family Quadruple Room | Living area
Free minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets
Lounge
Ecca Lodge, a riverside retreat, offers wildlife views, a spa, on-site restaurant, and outdoor pool. Guests enjoy the serene environment, arcade/game room, and safari activities in the area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Tomorrow

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Free minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Free minibar items
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
R67 Fort Brown, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6140

What's nearby

  • Kwandwe Private Game Reserve - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St Andrew's College - 59 min drive - 29.8 miles
  • Rhodes University - 60 min drive - 30.0 miles
  • Settlers Garden 1820 - 61 min drive - 30.8 miles
  • 1820 Settlers National Monument - 61 min drive - 30.8 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 130 min drive

About this property

Ecca Lodge

Luxury guesthouse by the river
You can look forward to game and wildlife viewing, a terrace, and an arcade/game room at Ecca Lodge. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a detox wrap, a manicure/pedicure, or a massage. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can also expect to find dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, a front-desk safe, and game drive on site
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Ecca Lodge boast comforts such as free stocked minibars, in addition to amenities like safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and outdoor showers
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ecca Lodge Grahamstown
Ecca Grahamstown
Lodge Ecca Lodge Grahamstown
Grahamstown Ecca Lodge Lodge
Lodge Ecca Lodge
Ecca
Ecca Lodge Makhanda
Ecca Lodge Guesthouse
Ecca Lodge Guesthouse Makhanda

Frequently asked questions

Does Ecca Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ecca Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ecca Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ecca Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ecca Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ecca Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this luxury guesthouse is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Kwandwe Private Game Reserve and within 25 mi (40 km) of Amazwi South African Museum of Literature and Diocesan School for Girls. St Andrew's College and Egazini Park are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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