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Dungbeetle River Lodge

Dungbeetle River Lodge

B&B in Cannonville, CannonvilleEastern Cape

Dungbeetle River Lodge

B&B in Cannonville, CannonvilleEastern Cape
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Capacity 21
Children All ages
Rooms 7
Check in 14:00 to 19:00

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Check out 11:00
Dungbeetle River Lodge is located in Colchester, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). The lodge is your entry point to the world-famous Addo National Elephant Park, only 4 km to the new southern gate and near some of the finest Eastern Cape game reserves.

Accommodation is available in 6 up-market large safari type bedrooms, with old-world furnishings, subtly decorated to give you a classy colonial Africa feel, with all the luxuries expected of a luxury establishment. Each bedroom is en-suite and equipped with air-conditioning, a wall heater, a fan, honesty bar, and a safe. The lodge has double glazing on the windows.

Your stay is inclusive of a scrumptious full farm breakfast that includes home-baked bread, and fresh fruit juice.

The Sundays River flows at the foot of the guest house, offering sweeping river views from the lodge’s decks and a perfect backdrop to river activities such as safe swimming, paddle boarding, canoeing, and river cruises.

Opposite the lodge is the famous Alexandria Dune Field, a hikers paradise of interesting facts, history, geology, flora and fauna and popular for sand sledding, sandboarding, dune hikes and beach walks.

Watch the sun go down over the river and dune fields from the beach at the river mouth.
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Dungbeetle River Lodge is located in Colchester, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). The lodge is your entry point to the world-famous Addo National Elephant Park, only 4 km to the new southern gate and near some of the finest Eastern Cape game reserves.

Accommodation is available in 6 up-market large safari type bedrooms, with old-world furnishings, subtly decorated to give you a classy colonial Africa feel, with all the luxuries expected of a luxury establishment. Each bedroom is en-suite and equipped with air-conditioning, a wall heater, a fan, honesty bar, and a safe. The lodge has double glazing on the windows.

Your stay is inclusive of a scrumptious full farm breakfast that includes home-baked bread, and fresh fruit juice.

The Sundays River flows at the foot of the guest house, offering sweeping river views from the lodge’s decks and a perfect backdrop to river activities such as safe swimming, paddle boarding, canoeing, and river cruises.

Opposite the lodge is the famous Alexandria Dune Field, a hikers paradise of interesting facts, history, geology, flora and fauna and popular for sand sledding, sandboarding, dune hikes and beach walks.

Watch the sun go down over the river and dune fields from the beach at the river mouth.
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Features

Braai Area
Serviced Daily
Big Five
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Free Wifi
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Reviews (12)

12 guests' feedback
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Service
9.8
Safety
9.8
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Map

76 Aqua Vista Crescent, Cannonville, Colchester, 6175, Eastern Cape
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Rooms

 1 Available

Elephant Suite

  • Sleeps 2 adults
  • No children allowed
  • Room in Guesthouse/B&B
  • King-size bed
From
R1 940
per night, for 2 ppl
 1 Available

Lion Suite

  • Sleeps 2 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Room in Guesthouse/B&B
  • King-size bed
From
R1 940
per night, for 2 ppl
 1 Available
 1 Available

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More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Features
Braai Area
Serviced Daily
Big Five
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Free Wifi
Facilities
  • Airport Transfers By Arrangement
  • Guided Game Drives As Extra
  • Braai Area
  • Guest Lounge
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking Indoors
  • Malaria Free
  • Personal Safe
  • Satellite TV
  • Serviced Daily
  • Wine Cellar
  • Free Wifi
  • WiFi
Activities Onsite
  • Big Five
  • Bird Watching
  • Cycling
  • Game Drives
  • Game Viewing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Swimming
Activities Nearby
  • Big Five
  • Bird Watching
  • Cycling
  • Game Drives
  • Game Viewing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Swimming
Meal Types Offered
  • Room Service
  • Breakfast
Conferencing Facilities
  • Air Conditioned
  • Office Facilities
  • Internet
  • Television
  • Venue Up To 10 Delegates
Parking Facilities
  • Secure Parking
  • Behind Remote Gate
  • Off Street Parking
Payments Accepted Onsite
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Cash
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Price Includes
Elephant Suite
Rates displayed are on a bed and breakfast basis.
Lion Suite
Rates displayed are on a bed and breakfast basis.
Big Five Suite
Rates displayed are on a bed and breakfast basis.
Fish Eagle Room - Superior Suite
Rates displayed are on a bed and breakfast basis.
Africa Suite - Superior Suite
Rates displayed are on a bed and breakfast basis.
Family Suite
Rates displayed are on a bed and breakfast basis.
River Cottage
Rates displayed are on a bed and breakfast basis.
Check-in/check-out details
Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 11:00
 1 Available

Elephant Suite

  • Sleeps 2 adults
  • No children allowed
  • Room in Guesthouse/B&B
  • King-size bed
From
R1 940
per night, for 2 ppl
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Description

The large suite offers a comfortable king-size bed, also available as a twin, and a modern private bathroom fitted with shower, basin and toilet, large mirror and excellent lighting. The room is equipped with air conditioning, a fan, safe, wall heater, honesty fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 2 Number of rooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x King Bed
Bathroom 1
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
  • Wireless internet
Bathroom
  • En suite
  • Shower
  • Soaps
  • Toiletries
Room Facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Electric blanket
  • Fan
  • Lounge area
  • Safe
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Hair dryer
Extras
  • Mini bar
  • Tea and coffee tray
Entertainment
  • Books and magazines
  • Shared dstv
  • Tv
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a bed and breakfast basis.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

The large suite offers a comfortable king-size bed, also available as a twin, and a modern private bathroom fitted with shower, basin and toilet, large mirror and excellent lighting. The room is equipped with air conditioning, a fan, safe, wall heater, honesty fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

 1 Available

Lion Suite

  • Sleeps 2 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Room in Guesthouse/B&B
  • King-size bed
From
R1 940
per night, for 2 ppl
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Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Description

The large suite offers a comfortable king-size bed, also available as a twin, and a modern private bathroom fitted with shower, basin and toilet, large mirror and excellent lighting. The room is equipped with air conditioning, a fan, safe, wall heater, honesty fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 2 Number of rooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x King Bed
Bathroom 1 En-suite
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
  • Wireless internet
Bathroom
  • En suite
  • Shower
  • Soaps
  • Toiletries
Room Facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Electric blanket
  • Fan
  • Safe
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Hair dryer
Extras
  • Mini bar
  • Tea and coffee tray
Entertainment
  • Books and magazines
  • Exclusive dstv
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a bed and breakfast basis.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

The large suite offers a comfortable king-size bed, also available as a twin, and a modern private bathroom fitted with shower, basin and toilet, large mirror and excellent lighting. The room is equipped with air conditioning, a fan, safe, wall heater, honesty fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

 1 Available

Big Five Suite

  • Sleeps 3 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Room in Guesthouse/B&B
  • King-size bed
From
R2 190
per night, for 2 ppl
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Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Description

The bedroom offers a large comfortable king-size bed, also available as a twin, and a modern private bathroom fitted with shower, basin and toilet, large mirror and excellent lighting. There is also an alcove in the suite with a couch that converts into a proper sprung mattress single bed for a third guest. The room is equipped with air conditioning, a fan, desk, safe, wall heater, honesty fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 3 Number of rooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 3
1 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
1 x King Bed
Bathroom 1 En-suite
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
  • Wireless internet
Bathroom
  • En suite
  • Shower
  • Soaps
  • Toiletries
Room Facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Electric blanket
  • Fan
  • Lounge area
  • Safe
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Hair dryer
Extras
  • Bar fridge
  • Mini bar
  • Tea and coffee tray
Entertainment
  • Books and magazines
  • Exclusive dstv
  • Tv
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a bed and breakfast basis.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

The bedroom offers a large comfortable king-size bed, also available as a twin, and a modern private bathroom fitted with shower, basin and toilet, large mirror and excellent lighting. There is also an alcove in the suite with a couch that converts into a proper sprung mattress single bed for a third guest. The room is equipped with air conditioning, a fan, desk, safe, wall heater, honesty fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

 1 Available

Fish Eagle Room - Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 2 adults
  • No children allowed
  • Room in Guesthouse/B&B
  • Queen-size bed
From
R2 640
per night, for 2 ppl
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Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Description

This river-facing suite with a private balcony over the river oozes with romance. This upmarket beautiful and airy suite has an antique four-poster queen-size bed and open plan ultra-modern bathroom with large rain shower. The toilet is a private room. The room is equipped with air conditioning, a fan, safe, wall heater, honesty fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 2 Number of rooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Queen Bed
Bathroom 1 En-suite
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
  • Wireless internet
Bathroom
  • En suite
  • Separate toilet
  • Shower
  • Soaps
  • Toiletries
Room Facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Electric blanket
  • Fan
  • Lounge area
  • Safe
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Hair dryer
Extras
  • Mini bar
  • Tea and coffee tray
Entertainment
  • Books and magazines
  • Exclusive dstv
  • Tv
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a bed and breakfast basis.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

This river-facing suite with a private balcony over the river oozes with romance. This upmarket beautiful and airy suite has an antique four-poster queen-size bed and open plan ultra-modern bathroom with large rain shower. The toilet is a private room. The room is equipped with air conditioning, a fan, safe, wall heater, honesty fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

 1 Available

Africa Suite - Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 2 adults
  • No children allowed
  • Room in Guesthouse/B&B
  • King-size bed
From
R2 640
per night, for 2 ppl
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Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Description

Four hand-carved elephants guard your bed while you sleep on this king-size bed also available as a twin. The en-suite room has a private deck over the river, his and hers open-plan showers enhance the romantic ambience. The toilet is private. There is also a comfortable sitting area for reading comfort. The room is equipped with air conditioning, a fan, safe, wall heater, honesty fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 2 Number of rooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x King Bed
Bathroom 1
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
  • Wireless internet
Bathroom
  • En suite
  • Separate toilet
  • Shower
  • Soaps
  • Toiletries
Room Facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Electric blanket
  • Fan
  • Lounge area
  • Safe
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Hair dryer
Extras
  • Mini bar
  • Tea and coffee tray
Entertainment
  • Books and magazines
  • Exclusive dstv
  • Tv
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a bed and breakfast basis.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

Four hand-carved elephants guard your bed while you sleep on this king-size bed also available as a twin. The en-suite room has a private deck over the river, his and hers open-plan showers enhance the romantic ambience. The toilet is private. There is also a comfortable sitting area for reading comfort. The room is equipped with air conditioning, a fan, safe, wall heater, honesty fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

 1 Available

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Apartment
  • King-size bed
From
R2 895
per night, for 2 ppl
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Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
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Description

The family suite situated on the ground floor comprises of 2 separate suites each with a king-size bed, and their own themed bathrooms fitted with showers, separated by a short corridor. Suitable either for 2 adults with 2 children or 4 adults. The Rhino Suite only has a shower so a special baby bath station has been, incorporated, hidden behind cupboard doors. The Buffalo Suite opens up into a cute little garden with seating. Walk a little further and you are on the front deck overlooking the river.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 4 Number of rooms: 2 Number of bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x King Bed
Bedroom 2 Sleeps 2
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bathroom 1 En-suite
Shower, Toilet
Bathroom 2 En-suite
Shower, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
  • Wireless internet
Bathroom
  • En suite
  • Separate toilet
  • Shower
  • Soaps
  • Toiletries
Room Facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Electric blanket
  • Fan
  • Safe
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Hair dryer
  • Microwave
Extras
  • Mini bar
  • Tea and coffee tray
Entertainment
  • Books and magazines
  • Exclusive dstv
  • Tv
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a bed and breakfast basis.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

The family suite situated on the ground floor comprises of 2 separate suites each with a king-size bed, and their own themed bathrooms fitted with showers, separated by a short corridor. Suitable either for 2 adults with 2 children or 4 adults. The Rhino Suite only has a shower so a special baby bath station has been, incorporated, hidden behind cupboard doors. The Buffalo Suite opens up into a cute little garden with seating. Walk a little further and you are on the front deck overlooking the river.

 1 Available

River Cottage

  • Sleeps 6 adults
  • No children allowed
  • Unit Separate from Guesthouse/B&B
  • King-size bed
From
R5 280
per night, for 2 ppl
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Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Colchester Accommodation at  | Viya
Description

The River Cottage is situated on the bank of the beautiful Sundays River with unobstructed river views. It offers luxury bed and breakfast accommodation. The River Cottage is tastefully furnished in the colours that reflect the sand dunes and river for which Colchester is known for. All the bedrooms have air conditioning, a fan, safe, sitting area, dressing table, hairdryer, shaving plugs and beautifully tiled en-suite bathrooms with rain showers, on room also a bath. Two of the suites can be set up with 2 single beds, twin beds or an extra-large king-size bed. The front suite with a river view can accommodate twin or double beds. The River Cottage also has a lounge and kitchen as well as a wooden deck, which allows guests privacy. Relax on the deck and enjoy the river birds, the cormorants and darters, the seagulls and Egyptian geese and the herons, as they go about their daily rituals of fishing and tending their young.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 6 Number of rooms: 3 Number of bathrooms: 3
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x King Bed
Bedroom 2 Sleeps 2
1 x King Bed
Bedroom 3 Sleeps 2
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Bathroom 1 En-suite
Shower, Toilet
Bathroom 2 En-suite
Shower, Toilet
Bathroom 3 En-suite
Shower fixed over bath, Toilet
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
  • Patio
  • Private entrance
Services
  • Room serviced daily
  • Wireless internet
Bathroom
  • Bath
  • En suite
  • Separate toilet
  • Shower
  • Soaps
  • Toiletries
Room Facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Dining area
  • Electric blanket
  • Fan
  • Kitchenette
  • Lounge area
  • Safe
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Hair dryer
  • Microwave
  • Stove
Extras
  • Mini bar
  • Tea and coffee tray
Entertainment
  • Books and magazines
  • Exclusive dstv
  • Tv
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a bed and breakfast basis.

Cancellation policy
More than 1 month
before check-in
100% deposit refunded
More than 1 week
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
Less than 1 week
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Description

The River Cottage is situated on the bank of the beautiful Sundays River with unobstructed river views. It offers luxury bed and breakfast accommodation. The River Cottage is tastefully furnished in the colours that reflect the sand dunes and river for which Colchester is known for. All the bedrooms have air conditioning, a fan, safe, sitting area, dressing table, hairdryer, shaving plugs and beautifully tiled en-suite bathrooms with rain showers, on room also a bath. Two of the suites can be set up with 2 single beds, twin beds or an extra-large king-size bed. The front suite with a river view can accommodate twin or double beds. The River Cottage also has a lounge and kitchen as well as a wooden deck, which allows guests privacy. Relax on the deck and enjoy the river birds, the cormorants and darters, the seagulls and Egyptian geese and the herons, as they go about their daily rituals of fishing and tending their young.

Dungbeetle River Lodge is located in Colchester, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). The lodge is your entry point to the world-famous Addo National Elephant Park, only 4 km to the new southern gate and near some of the finest Eastern Cape game reserves.

Accommodation is available in 6 up-market large safari type bedrooms, with old-world furnishings, subtly decorated to give you a classy colonial Africa feel, with all the luxuries expected of a luxury establishment. Each bedroom is en-suite and equipped with air-conditioning, a wall heater, a fan, honesty bar, and a safe. The lodge has double glazing on the windows.

Your stay is inclusive of a scrumptious full farm breakfast that includes home-baked bread, and fresh fruit juice.

The Sundays River flows at the foot of the guest house, offering sweeping river views from the lodge’s decks and a perfect backdrop to river activities such as safe swimming, paddle boarding, canoeing, and river cruises.

Opposite the lodge is the famous Alexandria Dune Field, a hikers paradise of interesting facts, history, geology, flora and fauna and popular for sand sledding, sandboarding, dune hikes and beach walks.

Watch the sun go down over the river and dune fields from the beach at the river mouth.
This place is highly rated!
This place is highly rated!
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