20 Darling street, 6175 Colchester, South Africa
#5 of 8 B&Bs and Inns in Colchester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 37 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.7
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.3
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Reviewed: 7 July 2024
Jenny
South AfricaBreakfast was tasty but a little expensive for what was offered. Nonetheless, nicely cooked.
Location next to Addo. Comfortable beds.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Derek
South AfricaThis is the perfect place to stay if you want to visit Addo Elephant Park. The guest house provides all you need for a short or much longer stay. A Spar is literally just down the road for all your shopping needs.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Petra
SwitzerlandClose to the Addo Park Gate the perfect hide away. Quiet and spacious cottage. Vicky made us dinner with a fingerlicking good Malva Pudding. Perfect for visiting Addo and the Sandsys River. Plan a day longer to explore the river. Many activities are offered. We will do it next time.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Derek
South AfricaThe guest house was well equipped with friendly host. Informative host with all the activities in the area, which is helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Suzanna
NetherlandsNothing
Perfect location for visiting addo! I would totally recommend staying here. Vicky is a very friendly and responsive host.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Dominic
GermanyThe area itself is a bit lonely. But you still have options of two restaurants within 10 minutes drive. One small pain point is too less options for hanging the towels. We see that in many apartments, though.
Vicky is a great host. Shared all relevant information on time and provided guidance when needed. Nothing to complain about. Location to visit addo ist just great. 10 minutes drive to the Southgate.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Jean-francois
United KingdomWhat's not to like!
Exceptional and that's an understatement so where do I start! The welcoming was simply spectacular. The accomodation we stayed in is just around the corner from Addo Elephant National Park (in fact it shares a fence with the park itself but no climbing over please lol), the Sundays River and indemnities. It's tastefully decorated with beautiful furniture and ethnic art and it has all the comfort and facilites one can dream of including solar panels so no load shedding annoying experience. Oh and did I mention the fantastic garden! And last but not least, Vicky the host is a truly remarkable lady. She gave us all the info we needed to know about the place and things to do during our stay. Her friendliness, dedication and communication skills are simply amazing, she is the epitome of hospitality and it was a privilege to meet her. Thank you so much Vicky! 😍😊💓🤩 Jean-Francois
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 May 2023
Nata-n6
GermanyThe host was amazing! Even though there was a full day power outage she kept us in a loop with updates and then greeted us with hot water in the thermos and bunch of lamps and chocolate eggs <3 Honestly the stay was amazing.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 3 April 2023
Karyn
South Africanothing
close to the N2, so quick overnight stop after long day of travelling but weren’t aware of road traffic when inside. Good communication from Vicky as to directions etc and was given lamps and flask for loadshedding. Viewing deck that looks onto cliffs of Addo Elephant Park
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 30 January 2023
Jonna
South AfricaThe room was hot and no air conditioning.
The host was so attentive and gave a lot of good information.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2022
Christi
South AfricaThe location was great, just a few minutes from Addo south gate. The host was friendly and accommodating, and the view from the deck upstairs was beautiful.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 1 September 2022
Alison
South Africait’s location isn’t the best
it was clean and well equipped and we were close to the entrance of Addo.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 21 July 2022
Kim
South AfricaWhile the accommodation was great it is situated at the foot of a mountain and falls into the shadows and is frightfully cold. There were extra blankets but a heater to warm the air would have been great.
The location to Addo game reserve was a mere 7-minute drive, ideal. Vicky was very friendly and welcoming and helpful with local knowledge of where to eat, shop, and local directions.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 20 July 2022
Angelia
United KingdomCan’t find any fault with this place. if I am visit Addo again I would come back every time!
The cottage is spotlessly clean, there is a lovely view from a first floor outdoor wooden deck which you can sit and look out onto Addo. The beds are super comfortable. a separate bedroom with 2 single beds which our daughter and her friends like ( privacy for them instead of being in the same room as us). Nice bathroom which is very clean. in addition, having a washing machine was very useful after 10 days of traveling! the location was ideal for visit to South Gate of Addo elephant park ( purpose of our visit). shops and decent restaurants (2) also nearby. we have helpful tip to visit the private beach behind the KwikSpar which was a lovely walk.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 25 June 2022
Anthony
South AfricaThere is nothing that we didn't like.
Place is very neat and tidy. Secluded and very safe.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 31 March 2022
Lucrecia
South AfricaEverything about the guest house was perfect,it exceeded our expectations. We’ll definitely be back,Thanks Vicky for your amazing hospitality ❤️
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 10 February 2022
Edwin
United KingdomVicky was very welcoming, explained clearly everything about accommodation and security. She was available via WhatsApp for any questions or information. I was made to feel very much at home.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 8 February 2022
E
United KingdomN/A
Perfect location just outside Addo Elephant park south gate entrance. Vicky was very friendly and helpful. Gave us great recommendations. The house is great for a small family or two couples. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 29 December 2021
Kubheka
South AfricaVicky was very welcoming, kind and even assisted in organizing the sunrise game drive for us. She is absolutely the best 😊👍🏽
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 25 December 2021
Mizanne
South AfricaAbsolutely excellent!!! Our host was extremely accommodating and informative. She assisted us with anything and everything. She was so kind and thoughtful!!!! Even made sure that there were movies for the kids to watch!!! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Lisa
PortugalThe table was sticky even we cleaned it twice .. and The cutlery we felt like we had to clean it again .. so not as clean as we would have liked it !
It’s nice to be so close to Addo . The welcome was great .
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 November 2022
Julie
United Kingdomneeds a lot of attention compared with similar properties.
secluded
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Anonymous
CanadaNothing
Beautiful! All the amenities and perfect for families. Vicky was incredible ♥️ Even saw elephants on the hill our first night.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 July 2024
Stanton
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2024
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