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Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge

4.0 star property
Upscale lodge with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Lobby
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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1B Mountainvale Farm, Addo, Eastern Cape, 6105
  • Popular LocationShamwari Game Reserve50 min drive
  • Popular LocationAddo Elephant National Park69 min drive
  • Popular LocationSchotia Tooth and Claw Safari79 min drive
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Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2019
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Addo

Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge is located in Addo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shamwari Game Reserve and Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari. Amakhala Game Reserve is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Bucks Kloof Hiking Trail - 22 min drive
  • Shamwari Game Reserve - 50 min drive
  • Addo Elephant National Park - 69 min drive
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari - 79 min drive
  • Amakhala Game Reserve - 84 min drive

About this property

Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge

Upscale lodge, revitalised in 2019
Consider a stay at Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge and take advantage of free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, MAIN LODGE, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a firepit and a garden.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a safari and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Games, meeting rooms and a gift shop
Room features
All guest rooms at Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge have comforts, such as private indoor hot tubs and fireplaces, as well as perks, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • MAIN LODGE

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Built in 2019
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - October 2019
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 1990

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Addo Elephant Back Safaris
Addo Elephant Back Safaris & Lodge
Addo Elephant Back Safaris Lodge
Addo Elephant Lodge
Addo Elephant Safaris
Addo Safaris
Elephant Back Safaris & Lodge
Elephant Back Safaris Addo
Elephant Lodge Addo
Addo Elephant And Safaris Addo
Addo Elephant Lodge and Safaris Addo
Addo Elephant Lodge and Safaris Lodge
Addo Elephant Lodge and Safaris Lodge Addo
Barefoot Addo Elephant
Addo Elephant Lodge Safaris
Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge Addo
Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge Lodge
Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge Lodge Addo

Frequently asked questions

Does Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge located?

Situated in Addo, this lodge is 25.7 mi (41.4 km) from Shamwari Game Reserve.

Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Wir waren leider sehr enttäuscht von der Lodge. Die Anfahrt ist mit einem normalen PKW eigentlich unzumutbar und bei vorherigem Regen nicht machbar! Der Gemeinschaftsbereich ist sehr schön, aber das war’s dann auch schon! Die Unterkünfte sind deutlich in die Jahre gekommen und bedürfen einer Modernisierung. Das Personal ist bemüht, aber nicht sehr geschult und wirkt teilweise unbeholfen. Das Abendessen (in Buffetform !) war wohlwollend betrachtet bestenfalls durchschnittlich, das Frühstück ebenso. Die Lage soweit abseits macht einen Besuch des Addo-Nationalpark sehr umständlich. Fazit: Gutes Marketing - aber erfüllt die Erwartungen nicht; definitiv die lange und beschwerliche Anfahrt nicht wert.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Petrus

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joerg

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the very first moment and the warm welcome this was an unforgettable experience. The lodges, the setting (even the amazing 28km gravel track to get in!), the staff & the food were first class. Top all of that off with an elephant encounter and you have memories that will last a lifetime! The ladies there arranged a half-day guided safari for us at nearby Addo Game Reserve - thoroughly recommend that too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alta, Tracy and Godwin were very welcoming and very attentive. The rooms are all external to the superb main Lodge. I highly recommend this Lodge in it's own small but game filled reserver, separate from the main Addo Elephant Sanctuary which is some 55 minutes drive away. Our villa\cabin\room was on its own (as all are) bur secluded in the bush. Our car could be parked very close but there were well lit gravel paths to the main Lodge. It was not obviously apparent from booking with Exepedia that there were cabins with views over the valley and reserve, We would have tried to book one of those if we knew of their existence. The feature of ours was a stream running by the external private deck. The deck had a Jacuzzi but it was covered with canvas, which we I lifted it showed that it needed cleaning of leaves and debris. I'm sure that if we wanted to use it they would have jumped to clean it for us. The lunch and dinner menus are set but they do ask if you have any dietary requirements. Good wine selection, In the booking format presented by Expedia,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Uschi, Flagstaff

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WOW!!! It was sooo hard to leave Tracy and Alta and Angela and EVERYONE was amazing! They took such good care of us - the lodge and the tents were breathtaking- such gorgeous surroundings and so peaceful We WILL be back 10 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Not bad
I'm not sure how this was deemed a 4 star hotel, I'd say it's a solid 3 star. The decking of the cabins seemed like it needed repair, the facilities could use an upgrade. The food was good, service wasn't bad. They should really warn you about the terrible drive in - you should use 4x4 as it's very rocky and a long drive! Skip the private tour of Addo National Park as it's in a closed in van - that should be clear as well - I want an open air jeep!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

olaf

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundliches Personal und Service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023