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Elephants Footprint Lodge

★★★★·9.2/ 10Excellent
·Lodges
📍1 Riverside Drive, Riverside Park · Colchester ↗
Offsite parking discounted rates availableFamily roomsLuggage storageSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingFacilities for disabled guestsAll 62 facilities +
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Guest scores & sentiment

From 280 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-10

Guests praise the prime location near Addo Park, spacious rooms with unique outdoor showers, and warm hospitality. Food and service receive high marks. Common complaints include poor soundproofing, occasional maintenance issues (fans, hot water), weak WiFi, and limited parking.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service9.3
Location9.3
Cleanliness9.1
Rooms9.0
Value9.0
Facilities8.8
Surroundings8.8
Wi-Fi8.7
＋ PraisedExcellent location near Addo South Gate · Delicious food, popular evening Braai · Friendly and helpful staff · Spacious rooms with unique outdoor showers
－ ComplaintsVery small pool · Amenities feel dated or too rustic · Noise issues (traffic/fountain) · Some cleaning details or service responsiveness need improvement

KEYIdeal for those seeking convenience and unique features. Bring earplugs, verify AC/hot water status, and book dinner in advance.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location? Is it convenient to go to Addo Elephant Park?＋
The hotel is excellently located near the Addo Park South Gate (score 9.3). Guests praise its convenience as a base for safari, being just 3km from wildlife viewing areas.
coupleWhat special experiences are there for couples?＋
Couples highly appreciate the unique outdoor showers and spacious African-style rooms. The intimate atmosphere is enhanced by warm host service and excellent dinner options.
familyIs this hotel suitable for families? What facilities are available?＋
Yes, it offers family rooms and kid meals. Families praise the butler-style service and spacious rooms. Note that soundproofing varies and the pool is small.
diningWhat are the dining options? How is the food?＋
Offers continental breakfast, à la carte lunch, and private cellar dinners. Food receives high marks, especially traditional African dinners and breakfast, though variety may be limited.
roomWhat are the room features? Any notable downsides?＋
Rooms feature unique outdoor showers and spacious layouts (score 9.0). Downsides include poor soundproofing, road noise, weak WiFi (8.7), and occasional maintenance issues.
serviceHow is the level of service at the hotel?＋
Service is warm and attentive, scoring 9.3 with a 99% recommendation rate. Staff are praised for professionalism, though response times may vary during peak hours.
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