Dungbeetle River Lodge
Dungbeetle River Lodge
About this nature lodge rental
Situated in Port Elizabeth, this attractive nature lodge for $57 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Offering safari-style accommodations, this lodge is situated right on the banks of the Sundays River. The terrace decks offer far-reaching river views.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Port Elizabeth
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(480 Reviews)
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8.0
The facilities, where it is , owner and staff
Can't think of something
10.0
What a great stay! The hosts are a lovely couple. The location of the lodge is absolutely perfect, viewing over the river. Breakfast offered a lot of different food, including fresh home baked bread and 'oliebollen'! We only stayed for 1 night, but would have loved to stay longer and enjoy the hospitality of Derek and Etta! Also, we did the river tour with Adam and it was great!
7.0
It’s very comfortable and close to everything we wanted to go to.
I think for the South African (local) market it is over priced for what they offer. Also on the site it does mention that there are braai facilities available at an additional cost. This is a little misleading as there is just 1 braai in the middle of the accommodation
10.0
Was like home away from home.
9.0
It was all a very pleasant experience & the view is amazing, rooms are comfortable and staff very friendly.
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9.0
Really nice location, eclectic rooms, great base for nice excursions on the river and only 15mins to addo park. Stuffed honesty fridges. Very friendly staff ( - to the younger folks who are up for an adventure - they are looking for people to run the place in the near future)
10.0
Excellent location for a trip to Addo.
The staff is super friendly and you can feel that they are doing everything with passion. Making guests feel at home is their main goal :-)
The trip to Addo with Mike was amazing!
9.0
Lovely river location, and a few minutes drive to the South Gate of the Addo reserve. Great breakfasts, lots of choice. Our room was spacious and clean, with a nice en suite. Lovely friendly people, who are happy to share their local knowledge. We used our stay to spend all our time in the Addo reserve, but the local area provides boat trips etc if you want alternative activities. Couple of locations a short walk or drive away for evening meals. ( try Grunters, nice people and v reasonably priced food )
Nothing to comment negatively on.
10.0
Perfect location near the South Gate of Addo Elephant Park. Rooms are clean and breakfast is very rich. The owner makes sure you have a good stay.
Recommendation for dinner: the local pub food is not the best, instead go to Sundaze near the fuel station. Better atmosphere there.
10.0
I booked the family suite for my sister's 50th birthday and organised everything as a surprise. The staff at Dungbeetle were so helpful, friendly and kind in helping make sure the 2 days were perfect. I booked her onto a river exploration which she said was utterly beautiful and very fascinating.
Thank you to everyone there for helping out and making it a trip to remember.
8.0
The river, the birds, the dunes, the breakfast, the Addo tour: all wonderful! Be sure to book a room with a river view, it is absolutely stunning.
The logistics (room allocation, Addo tour postponed) were a bit of a muddle, sometimes. But the staff did their very best to set things right.
9.0
fanstastic game drive in Addo with Mike.
10.0
on Booking.com
Loved everything about the property
8.0
Lovely room overlooking the river. Beautiful shower room
Parking a bit tight for larger cars
10.0
Breakfast was great, especially enjoyed the kudu sausage and poached eggs, as well as the fresh bread and orange juice made on site.
Rarely get a reply via email.
10.0
The hosts were very friendly and helpful in every way. The room was spacious, the beds were nice too.
The breakfast was rich and the bread was homemade, so was the jam.
What we liked most was the deck overlooking the river and the view to the dunes, very lovely!
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10.0
the staff are very friendly, amazing and informatively.
the room is clean and comfortable.
the breakfast is very good.
9.0
The view from our room and our romantic shower.
We liked everything.
8.0
friendly staff, big comfortable room with quirky elephants and great view over river. great breakfast. would stay again
10.0
The owners and staff at Dungbeetle went out of their way to ensure we had a memorable stay. One of the owners actually drove us to see the nearby river and beach on a rainy day when we didn’t have plans. Breakfasts were amazing, so delicious. Thanks Leona. The location to Addo couldn’t be better. We booked two guided tours with Mike who was friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot and had fun seeing so many elephants, zebra, etc. We highly recommend the lovely, well-decorated and qcosy guesthouse and would certainly stay there if we return to the area.
We can’t think of anything they could do better.
5.0
Excellent view from the room. Quiet location. Average breakfast. Friendly staff.
Dated room with too much clutter. Not for us but may suit others.
10.0
This guest house is a little gem. The gardens surrounding the house are beautiful and the view of the river is amazing.
We stayed in a two bedroom annex which had its own entrance. The staff were always around to help out with anything you wanted. The owners of the property are delightful and it was lovely to sit and chat with them at breakfast about where to go and what to see. They have extensive knowledge of the area and Addo Elephant Park
The entrance to Addo is a few minutes drive away - its a perfect place to stay without paying inflated prices for being within the park itself.
All in all - a fantastic guest house which l would highly recommend.
Nothing to complain about here - it was perfect
10.0
Good location on the river. Close to Game Parks. They arranged two safaris for us at Addo and Schotia which included the Big 5 and far more species than we expected and some in great numbers. Breakfasts are very good. Etta the owner (also the Addo tour ranger) and staff were very friendly and helpful.
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FAQs
How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Port Elizabeth?
The average price for a rental in Port Elizabeth is $50 per night. This rental is $7 above the average.
Is parking included with this nature lodge?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dungbeetle River Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this nature lodge?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this nature lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Dungbeetle River Lodge pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Dungbeetle River Lodge?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.
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