With a stay at Dungbeetle River Lodge in Colchester, you'll be on the riverwalk, just a 4-minute walk from Sundays River Dunes and a 5-minute drive from Matyholweni Gate. .This bed & breakfast is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Coega Conference Centre and 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari.
Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari - 23 min drive - 24.5 km
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - 24 min drive - 38.5 km
King's Beach - 30 min drive - 41.8 km
Getting around
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Grunters - 3 min walk
A Taste of Africa Restaurant & Coffee Shop - 3 min drive
Grunters Pub and Grub - 4 min walk
Debonairs Pizza - 17 min walk
Colchester Restaurant - 4 min drive
About this property
Dungbeetle River Lodge
Riverwalk bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a lazy river
Dungbeetle River Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. LCD televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Colchester bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a lazy river.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a lazy river and bicycles to rent. This bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Languages
Afrikaans, English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
On-site parking available only on request
Free secured self-parking on site
Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
On-site parking includes off-street options
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
Airport shuttle on request
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
Bike rentals
Boat tours
Boating
Canoeing
Fishing
Hiking/biking trails
Paddleboards on-site
Pedal boating
Family friendly
Free cots/infant beds
Laundry facilities
Lazy river
Conveniences
Free newspapers in reception
Front-desk safe
Water dispenser
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Nature reserve
Pool sunloungers
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in room
Hardwood flooring in room
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Boat/paddles on site
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Double-glazed windows
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Free cots/infant beds
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Entertainment
TV channels
LCD TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
More
Access via exterior corridors
Desk
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Laptop-friendly workspace
LED light bulbs
Safe
Separate sitting area
Water-efficient toilets only
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Property is also known as
Dungbeetle River Lodge Colchester
Dungbeetle River Colchester
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Dungbeetle River Colchester
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Dungbeetle River Lodge Bed & breakfast
Dungbeetle River Lodge Bed & breakfast Colchester
Dungbeetle River Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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This property is located right on the Sundays River. I believe they also have canoe rentals. Great location, we could safely walk to dinner at Grunters, good food. The hosts were lovely and had lots of knowledge of the area. We went Sandboarding on the Alexandria Dunes - great fun. The shower was huge and beautifully tiled, but it had no privacy! Not a big deal, just good to know :)
Stayed for 2 nights in eagle fish room, overlooking the Sundays river. Had a fabulous time, Etta, Carol, Leona and Derek are so friendly, helpful and laid back. Wonderful character property and great base for Addo park and game reserves. Booked all through the lodge. Lovely little pub up the road, grunters, withIn 5 minutes from lodge for an evening meal.
Definitely recommend the boat trip up the river and visit the Dunes, we went with Beau (and His wife Ruth) and had the most fabulous morning. The dunes are a must and Beau is so Knowledgeable. You can also take a dip in the river which is like a lido. Dungbeetle lodge is very homely and welcoming. Definitely visit again in the future.
Lovely property in a beautiful setting. We only had one night but would recommend 2 nights to benefit from all the activities available - Addo, Sundays River trip, canoeing, etc. And don't be put off by appearances of the local pub, Grunters - great food and fantastic value
Nice room. Feel very African :)
We got free drinks when checked in. Breakfast is great.
This place is really close to Addo park and they do guided tours there. Very recommanded.
Beautiful nature all around and a river right next to the room.
A great place to stay on the outskirts of Addo overlooking Sunday’s River. Canoeing and sand dune sledding for the kids and super friendly relaxed staff. We will be back !
Wonderful river view from the breakfast deck, with vervet monkeys playing on the shore. Good cooked breakfast. Lion Suite comfortable. Accommodating about letting us check in early. No staff on-site after hours. No dinner option but a couple of minutes from Grunters Pub & Restaurant which has the best steaks and great host Patrick.
Beautiful property by a river. It offers a great scenery.
Everything is well organized and furnished.
Staff is nice and helpful. You can note many small details that makes the stay easy and pleasant.
Excellent accommodation for exploring the park, only short drive to southern gate. I stayed in the Elephant Room and found it quite comfortable with all the essentials. Brekkie was fantastic, the freshly baked bread a real treat. Host was very helpful providing good advice on the limited restaurants in the area. The pub was it and it was good. Nice deck looking out on the river.
Great place to stay if you plan to visit Addo Elephant Park..
Owners are very friendly and helpful. Only complaint is that the breakfast is very slow and ours wasn't cooked as we like it.
For added security a room safe with a digital lock would be good
If you like homely places with a uniquely decorated style, base yourself here for a couple of nights while exploring Addo. 5 minutes from Mathyolweni gate entrance to Addo and right on the Sunday's River with the Alexandria Dunefield between you and the ocean, there is so much more to do than just safari.
Leona was the a most welcoming host and couldn't do enough to help. It was my partner's birthday and she even prepared a little surprise at breakfast. We stayed in the lovely Elephant Suite but had a sneaky peek in all the rooms and was wowed by them all! The Fish Eagle Suite is definitely for a special occasion. The terrace area overlooking the river is lovely (fab sunrise spot for the early risers) and the breakfast plentiful and cooked with care (I highly recommend the omelettes!). We also did a full day Addo tour through them with Mike who managed Addo for many years and the expertise and knowledge made it an amazing experience. You really can't learn as much as someone like him knows by driving yourself though the massive park.
Still smiling about the epic birthday trip and would stay again next week if we could!
Dungbeetle River Lodge provides a very comfortable home-from home very conveniently located next to Addo Elephant Park. Hosts Derek & Etta are experts on the park and can provide safaris if you don’t want to drive yourself. Having just completed a 6 day safari in Kruger, we were prepared to give Addo a miss, but we were persuaded into going – just as well as we had a fantastic time.
The lodge and rooms are beautifully furnished and you won’t find a better breakfast in a more stunning setting than on their balcony overlooking the Sundays River. Their attention to detail is amazing.
We were recommended to dine at the Grunters Pub just down the road. Don’t be put off, as the lack of kerb appeal is far outweighed by the delicious food and friendly service by the host.
What with canoeing, boating, swimming and fishing from their own jetty, we wish we had planned to stay longer. A visit to the river mouth with its vast sand dunes is also a must.
Die Gastgeber sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, man fühlt wirklich willkommen. Die Lage am Fluß ist toll, man kann draußen mit Blick aufs Wasser frühstücken.