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Addo Dung Beetle Guest Farm

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Consider a stay at Addo Dung Beetle Guest Farm and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small table with fruit.

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  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
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A rustic wooden cabin with a thatched roof, a wooden deck, and a table with chairs set up outside.

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  • 25 sq m
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A cozy room with two beds, a small table with a globe, wicker chairs, and a wooden floor.

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  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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A cozy bedroom with a bed, pillows, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Dung Beetle Suite single beds (5)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a red blanket, a wooden floor, a headboard, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Dung Beetle Suite queen bed (4)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a small kitchenette area.

Comfort Chalet, 2 Twin Beds, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Located in Addo, Addo Dung Beetle Guest Farm is in a rural area and in the mountains. Addo Elephant National Park is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Addo travel guide
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Off the R335, Addo Elephant National Park, Addo, Eastern Cape, 6105

What's nearby

  • A river with elephants, green fields, and mountains in the background.
    Addo Elephant National Park
    14 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Ulwazi Interpretive Centre
    18 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Botanical Reserve
    22 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Addo Raptor and Reptile Centre
    23 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Crisscross Adventures
    24 min drive - 14.7 miles

Restaurants

  • Cattle Baron Addo Elephant National Park
    14 min drive
  • The Elephant House
    16 min drive
  • Addo Elephant Park Restaurant
    14 min drive
  • Africanos Inn, Bar, Grill & Barn Addo
    21 min drive
  • Tangelo
    18 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 100 for children

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 14 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 100 for children

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 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Frequently asked questions

Does Addo Dung Beetle Guest Farm have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Addo Dung Beetle Guest Farm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Addo Dung Beetle Guest Farm?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Addo Dung Beetle Guest Farm?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Addo Dung Beetle Guest Farm located?

Situated in the mountains, this lodge is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Addo Elephant National Park.

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Reviews

Addo Dung Beetle Guest Farm Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From start to finish just amazing, Elize was great, food is a must have! Location beautiful and peaceful, pool great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Henry was very helpful despite our late check in!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was fantastic as was quiet location. Sons 18th whilst we were there and were some lovely little touches. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Edwards

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a very nice 2 day stay host perfect out door shower fantastic room and views beautiful next time in Addo will book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Dennis

Location was unique
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Zelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Comfortable stay close to Addo

The staff is friendly and helpful. The place is clean and food is good. Close to Addo for game viewing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lize

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was a great experience. Breakfast was good and the view stunning. Close to the Addo elephant park. Only thing is that there is no dinner available on the premise. But there's a braai place to braai dor yourself.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and very nice concept with the bush tents !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jannick

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

A perfect stay in addo

A great place to stay in the middle of nowhere.super friendly staff and which knows how to deal with little inconvenience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a few rustic cabins, these were excellent and had everything we needed. Breakfast was an addition but well worth it. Enjoyed our stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice property, the cave rooms are in the bushes and not super nice though
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I stayed at Dung Beetle Guest Farm at the start of our holiday from the UK. The location close to Port Elizabeth and Addo Game Reserve was really handy. The farm itself is set in beautiful gardens/countryside and provides a really unique experience a million miles away from everyday life! The team were very friendly and always willing to help including a surprise cleaning of our car on the morning of leaving. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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6/10 Okay

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Views and safety great, cleanliness rather disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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6/10 Okay

Hubert

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was difficult to find it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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4/10 Poor

c

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the Addo Park, nice and well-appointed chalet, excellent service, but unfortunately the ceiling void of our room was infested with bats that prevented us from getting sleep for the two nights that we were there. We raised it with the staff who confirmed that it was a known issue, which raises serious questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

Patrycja Elzbieta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Das Zimmer war soweit in Ordnung. Man merkt allerdings, dass es renovierungsbedürftig ist. Durch ein Schlitz/Riss an der Wand/Fußboden und Abfluss im Bad ist ein Tausendfüßler reingekrochen. Das Frühstück war gut. Ich würde dort allerdings nicht nochmal übernachten wollen. Wir haben im Dungle-Beetle-Suite übernachtet. Für mich ist es kein 4 Sterne-Hotel. Das Personal war nett. Zum Schlafen hat es ausgereicht. Man fährt über eine Schotterstraße dorthin.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness
Die Unterkunft generell ist sehr speziell. Die BuschKabinen sind sehr einsam gelegen. Die Austattung ist sehr in die Jahre gekommen. Der riesige Lüfter lies sich nicht regulieren, das Tor lies sich nicht absperren. Wir haben sehr viel improvisieren müssen. Wer Abenteuer sucht ust hier richtig
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mireille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre très originale et impeccable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié le cadre de l'hébergement, les dîners et les activités proposées. Tout le personnel était au petits soins. Nous avons en revanche un peu regretté le côté rustique de l'hébergement Dung Beetle (peu lumineux, pas de vue). Nous aurions dû privilégier la location d'un chalet. Nous recommandons cet établissement pour un séjour réussi au parc Addo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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4/10 Poor

Joercio Mauri

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito pior que as fotos

As fotos não condizem com a realidade, fazem local parecer muito melhor do que ele é. O ar condicionado não consegue deixar a temperatura agradável, o quarto parece um forno, para piorar chegamos cansados da viagem e tínhamos que sair rápido para um Safari e não tinha água em nosso quarto. Não conseguimos tomar banho e nem lavar o rosto. Nosso quarto fica em uma longa caminhada por uma trilha, e isso não é informado na hora da reserva. A proposta do hotel é legal, sendo algo rústico, porém a manutenção está muito precária. As piscinas são sujas, ninguém entra na água. Falta reparo e pintura por tudo. Infelizmente nos decepcionamos muito.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Interessant

Wer Ursprünglichkeit mag, ist hier gut aufgehoben. War eine interessante Erfahrung. Allerdings sollte die Beschreibung, wo genau sich Toilette und Dusche befinden, detaillierter sein.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles top
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Abdalla Josef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Toller Service und Frühstück. Unterkunft war eine Höhle ohne WLAN und keine Tür zum Badezimmer. Sonst war alles Top.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mooie rustige ligging, vriendelijke host. Dichtbij Addo Elephant National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023