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Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve

4.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful garden retreat at Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve, where local cuisine graces the breakfast table and relaxation comes naturally

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The lush garden of Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve creates a serene atmosphere. The terrace offers stunning views, and the outdoor pool provides a refreshing escape. Guests enjoy the cozy lobby fireplace, free WiFi, barbecue facilities, and attentive staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Main Lodge - Queen Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Main Lodge - Queen Room

  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Zebra Lodge - Queen Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Zebra Lodge - Queen Room

  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Kudu Lodge - Queen Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Kudu Lodge - Queen Room

  • Ocean view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Zebra Lodge - Family Room

  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Addo Mud Hut | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Addo Mud Hut

  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Addo, Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of Olifantskop Pass Lookout and Addo Elephant National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Bushman Sands Golf Club. 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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Kromrivier Valley, Paterson, Addo, Eastern Cape, 6130

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    89 min drive

About this property

Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve

  • Upscale lodge in a rural location
  • You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a garden at Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, a TV in reception and a front desk safe
    • Barbecues, coffee/tea in reception and wedding services
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually furnished and offer comforts, such as premium bedding.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
    • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (753 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:30 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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 250.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 250.0 per night

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, 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, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Addo Mud Hut is located 0.4 mile (600 meters) from the main property. This room has solar power and gas; electricity is not available.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve located?

Situated in a rural location, this lodge is 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Olifantskop Pass Lookout and within 32 miles (52 km) of Addo Elephant National Park and Bushman Sands Golf Club. Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari is 31.8 mi (51.1 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Addo Bush Palace Private Reserve Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ina

Kiva paikka upeilla maisemilla ja ystävällisellä henkilökunnalla.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Juan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No es lo que venden en su pagina

Inadmisible que no haya toma corriente en las habitaciones imposible recargar baterías de cámaras o teléfonos El WiFi solo en recepción Comida y desayuno bien personal excelente Mantenimiento defectuoso
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Amazing location and unique stay

Road is a bit bumpy to get there but wow well worth it if your looking for piece and unique experience. The food was nice but a little over priced i thought for such small amount of food. Otherwise amazing. Driving on the main road i saw just as many animals on the Addo land as what i did driving around it for 3 hours. Wish i'd stayed another day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Beautiful retreat

This is a one of a kind place - we had a magical time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Judy

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

Fantastic Food in the bush

We were very impressed with the dinner and breakfast that we had here.
Verified

8/10 Good

wim

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

Prachtige lodge

De weg er naar toe is een zgn dirtroad maar toch echt ook heel goed te doen. Ik las in andere recencies dat de weg een probleem is maar dat is echt overdreven. Joanthan en zijn personeel doen hun uiterste best om het naar je zin te maken, geen moeite is teveel. Prijs kwaliteit is top. Een wandeling in de tuin is aan te raden, maar je kan makkelijk uren lopen en een beetje gevoel voor richting is makkelijk. Ik zal mijn vrienden deze plek aanraden.
Verified

8/10 Good

Iselin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

God seng, fine rom og god mat

Vi hadde 1 overnatting her. Nydelig utsikt rett ut i "bushen". Veien til overnattingen er en såkalt "dirt road" og blir ekstrem glatt ved nedbør (obs!). Fine rom, får den gode african-feeling, men litt skuffet over renholdet. Dusjveggene var skitne og putetrekket hadde maskaraflekker. Angående putetrekket så kom de med nytt, dusjen kommenterte vi ikke på. Vi ble servert en nydelig 4 retters middag til en billig penge.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

No electricity in the mud hut...

It was a nice place in the middle of the bushes, had it been 2-3 stars, I wouldn't have complained. We were there with our parents and stayed in the mud hut. There were very few pics of the mud huts and there was no electricity nor wifi in the room! And our parents were shocked.. also the walk from the huts to the main building is relatively far (10 min walk?) I hope the hotel could be a bit better at pointing out the real condition of the rooms, which isn't really in the pictures and the rooms are definitely not 4 stars...
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cons: Wi-Fi not working - hard to reach due to 15 km of untarred road - Management not very friendly Pros: Quiet area - good landscape - staff with local dances interesting
Verified

8/10 Good

Marina

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

Lindo lugar

Tivemos que esperar bastante tempo no check in devido a um provável erro do Hotéis.com. Por sorte, havia um quarto disponível mesmo sem ter a reserva confirmada. O staff foi muito gentil a todo tempo. O quarto era muito bom mas poderia ter um frigobar. Tivemos que "emprestar" um espaço na geladeira do Hotel. Jantamos no local. A comida era ótima mas a quantidade por pessoa era muito pequena. O lugar é lindo! A decoração tbm. Os funcionários são muito simpáticos.
Verified

6/10 Okay

CRAIG

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic type accommodation

Comfortable but far away from Addo and all amenities. No meal options. Staff extremely helpfull and friendly
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lais

Disliked: Staff & service

Se informe sobre todos os detalhes do quarto.

Muito cuidado com os novos complexos do hotel. Não sabia nem que existiam, só fiquei sabendo na hora. Agora o hotel possui um novo complexo que não está finalizado, não tem acesso de carro nem iluminação ao redor. E os quartos não possuem energia elétrica. Além de ser bem longe da casa principal onde fica o restaurante.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max

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

Traumunterkunft Nähe Nationalpark

Eine etwas längere Anreise "off the road" nach dem Besuch des Addo Nationalparks, die sich aber lohnt. Großzügig dimensioniertes Haupthaus, stilvoll eingerichtet. Die Zimmer sind geräumig, indidividuell gestaltet, ebenso geschmackvoll mit Liebe zum Detail.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Großartig

Eine wunderschöne Anlage im Nichts, das Personal ist herzlich, immer freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit. Die Zimmer sehr sauber, das Essen gut. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aina Irene

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

Ganske spesielt, verdt å prøve!!

Vi slet litt med å finne fram, den siste delen av veien var litt utfordrende på kvelden, men det var absoøutt verdt anstrengelsen. Stedet har en spesiell sjarme for de som søker noe annerledes. Meget hyggelig vertskap og betjening.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaja Dinesen

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

Det bedste ophold i Syd Afrika

Fantastisk ophold ude midt i den dejligste natur, selvom vi havde lidt dårligt vejr, formåede Jonathan og co. at gøre det til en vidunderlig oplevelse for os. Her er det muligt at se alle stjernerne på nattehimlen uden baggrundslys.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Supernettes sehr aufmerksames Personal! Gerne wieder!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerstin

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

Einsam gelegene Lodge mit toller Atmosphere

Wer die Ruhe sucht ist hier genau richtig! Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen und toll bewirtet. Für die 200 Rand, die das Dinner kostet bekommt man ein 3-Gänge-Menü, welches den Preis wert ist. Die Lodge ist nur über eine Staubstraße zu erreichen also besser einen SUV oder Jeep bei der Mietwagenfirma nehmen.
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Einsame Lodge unter dem Sternenhimmel

Wir hatten ein tolles Lastminute-Angebot, sehr schönes Zimmer, tolles Bad, wunderbares Ambiente. Der Name der Lodge täuscht, sie liegt 45 Minuten Fahrtzeit vom Addo Elephant Park entfernt, Sonnenuntergang beachten! Die Gastleute waren sehr hilfsbereit, dennoch hätten wir uns eine günstigere Alternative zum teuren Dinner gewünscht. Vielleicht würden dann auch mehr Gäste kommen. Wir waren mit 2 weiteren Leuten die einzigen Gäste in der einsamen Lodge.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shael

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

That scenery!

Manager Jonathan is very friendly. Hotel is located in amazing location, however unless you're driving a 4x4/SUV, you should arrive from the east via Paterson, and either way you should do the drive in the day. The building is beautiful and the rooms are nicely decorated. The only reason I gave the comfort 4/5 was because the pillows were way too big for me and bent my neck too much. As the owner continues to develop the hotel to include zebra and other animals on the premises it will truly be an amazing gem of a small hotel.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family of five exploring Western and Eastern Cape

We were on a family trip planning on visiting Addo elephant park. Too late to get any lodging in the park, we picked this. Possibly a little bit too far from the park and maybe not a four-star hotel, but still it was worth it to see something other of SA than CT and Garden Route. Also the hotel manager and his staff was very friendly and helpful. Arriving late makes (after darkness) make you question whether you are on the right road ... Also drive carefully - we met both one bok and a cow on the wrong side of the fence. The views around the place is stunning! We went out to morning jog whereof on the mornings we did uphill. If you have the time - do that (or walk up and see the view)!
Verified

8/10 Good

Manfred

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

A place to relax

a beautiful and original house. Our room was spacious and comfortable. The way to Addo Palace, a bit difficult, especially if it rained also too far from Addo Elephant Park. However, we were greeted by Jonathan a friendly, helpful and all around the perfect host. Excellent breakfast as well as dinner.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

8/10 Good

Demetrio

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