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4 out of 5
Addo Dung Beetle Guest Farm
Off the R335, Addo Elephant National Park, Addo, Eastern Cape

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 104 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Edwards

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a very nice 2 day stay host perfect out door shower fantastic room and views beautiful next time in Addo will book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Henry on Feb 2, 2024
Thank you so much for your feedback.Kind regardsHenry

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I stayed at Dung Beetle Guest Farm at the start of our holiday from the UK. The location close to Port Elizabeth and Addo Game Reserve was really handy. The farm itself is set in beautiful gardens/countryside and provides a really unique experience a million miles away from everyday life! The team were very friendly and always willing to help including a surprise cleaning of our car on the morning of leaving. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Views and safety great, cleanliness rather disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Anders

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Pleasant Hill

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a few rustic cabins, these were excellent and had everything we needed. Breakfast was an addition but well worth it. Enjoyed our stay.
Response from Jeani on Feb 16, 2023
Good day Timothy.Thank you for your kind words.

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and tour to elephant park was the best ever with Rodd our tour guide. Learned a lot about behavior of elephants. Will do it all over again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Rod on Feb 28, 2022
THANK YOU!!!

10/10 Excellent

Grahame

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from Rod on Feb 11, 2022
THANK YOU

10/10 Excellent

Simiso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Found the thatch roof of the loo too low needs to be raised as can’t stand up.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real bush experience
Our family of 6 enjoyed everything. Our bush cabins were in the middle of the bush and the outdoor shower was a special for us. You needed water to be hot )(as it's not summer yet), and it was. Perfect place from where to do day trips to Addo Elephant park, it's not far to the main gate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from Rod on Oct 6, 2020
THANK YOU for your kind words!!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All about the elephants
The team at the Addo Dung Beetle Guest Farm could not have been more helpful in offering advice and arranging activities for our stay. The National Park is amazing, well worth a visit and just a stone's throw from the farm
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Magna on Nov 13, 2019
We appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

R M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Magna on Jul 30, 2019
Thank you for your score

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and bathroom, we particularly enjoyed the outdoor shower. The road to the area where the property is based is very poor, not the owner’s fault but you need to drive very carefully, especially in the dark.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Magna on Mar 30, 2019
Thank you for your warm feedback. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super nice location
Perfect quiet location for a dayride in the Addo Elephant Park.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Magna on Mar 9, 2019
We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for your feedback. Kind regards

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay and the staff could not do enough for us. Very convenient to Addo and many excellent Highly recommended. Wifi was not great but this was a small inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Magna on Dec 17, 2018
Dear Ed, Thank you for your very nice comments. We highly appreciate it. Kind regards

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Magna on Dec 4, 2018
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous chalet, amazing view and wonderful hosts!
We stayed in a luxury chalet and it was gorgeous! We really appreciated the attention to detail and loved the refreshing outdoor (but still secluded) shower! The view from our veranda was stunning and we spent some time watching weaver birds build their nests in the tree next to the chalet. We enjoyed drinks on the sundowner deck, and an amazing meal. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful, and provided us with useful information for our ongoing trip. Not only is this a fabulous place to stay, but it is very close the main gate of Addo Elephant Park.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Magna on Oct 10, 2018
Dear Natasha, This warm our hearts to hear you enjoyed all we have to offer. Thank you for your kind words. Kind regards from a very hot Addo.

10/10 Excellent

Ludwig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Der Aufenthalt in der Anlage und die Unterkunft im Buschhaus waren wunderschön. Leider funktionierte das WLAN nicht.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay. Perfect place to relax with great views after a day at Addo Elephant Park.
Response from Magna on Mar 21, 2018
Thank you for your kind words. Magna

8/10 Good

Debbie, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fabulous experience
We stayed in one of the dung beetle suites which was such good fun, hidden away in the undergrowth. Room was large enough for the four of us and our hosts Rod and Magna were both lovely and very knowledgeable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Magna on Jan 2, 2018
Thank you for your comments and hope to welcome you back. Kind regards

8/10 Good

Jason, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent place near Elephant Park
Friendly hosts. Nice farm setting, clean room and bathroom. Very close to the Addo Elephant park. The road leading up to the place is quite rough, but I believe that is due to the lack of water in the area at the moment. Not the hotels fault, just allow so extra time as you will need to travel slowly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Response from Magna on Dec 13, 2017
Dear Jason, Thank you for your response and feedback. We do look forward to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards Magna

10/10 Excellent

willow, Melbourne Aust

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique experience close to Addo NP
Rod and Magna were great hosts and the bush cabins were exciting and unique. Nestled amongst vast citrus farms Dung Beetle will remain in our memories for all the right reasons.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

David, Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Eco lodge on a fruit farm close to Addo
If you can face the 6km trek on bone juddering roads before you get to the hotel then this could be the place for you. But we stayed in one of the new Dung Beetles accommodation in the bush. Some way from the main lapa. This is an attempt at Eco accommodation with a small concrete structure that could double as a nuclear shelter, which did not quite suit our tastes. The hosts were very helpful and friendly.

10/10 Excellent

cynthia, cancun, mexico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not your standard hotel....BRILLIANT!
Loved this unusual accommodation with all its repurposed touches. Ingenious! Loved the fact that the huts are in the middle of the bush, yet we never fe!t unsafe. The unit even has a microwave. Suggest putting your overnight needs in a backpack and leaving any heavy suitcases secure in your car in the lot. Rod offers a game drive through Addo that is worth doing. For mature travelers like us, who no longer do so well driving in the dark, you might want to make sure you have an Ramen or similar to have in your room or prebook dinner at the inn. There are plenty of restaurants nearby, but the roads are not well lit. Would stay again!

8/10 Good

srian, Australia. Newcastle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dung beetle lodge ADDO
Good place for rest after visiting ADDO Game park. Breakfast excellent. Two Friendly dogs situated in a big citrus Farm

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A unique lodge near Addo Elephant Preserve
My family absolutely loved our stay in the Dung beetle suites. We loved their unique design and the rest of the property is very beautiful as well. We especially loved dinner at the lodge with traditional African dishes-a highlight of our vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Timotheus, Augsburg, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The guys running it are doing a fantastic job. Super friendly, super helpful. Great!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

LM, Qatar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bush chalet experience
Enjoyed the nature feeling. Especially the outside shower view across the mountains.

10/10 Excellent

Sally, Florida-USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great base for safari excursions.
Rod and Magna certainly went out of their way to ensure a great experience. I stayed 3 nights and I think that is perfect for wildlife viewing. One day was taken up by being collected from Port Elizabeth airport and getting settled in with a delicious dinner that night. Day two went on a 4 hour game drive in Addo National Park and it was excellent. Rod is a certified guide and extremely informative on all aspects of the wildlife. Day 3 Went to Schotia private game reserve where the game drive was a combination of both a day and night drive. Saw so much wildlife including a lion kill. Schotia provided a delicious dinner in an open air lapa that had a very "African, safari feel". It was a great experience.

10/10 Excellent

holidayward, york

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room, with corner bath, shower cubicle and outside shower too! Microwave and fridge as well. Rod and Magna so helpful. After our amazing sunrise safari we were so tired we ate in room at night, on our veranda overlooking the citrus farm

10/10 Excellent

Des Kruger, Malmesbury, Western Cape

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magic accommodation
From the very first meeting, Rod and Magna made us feel right at home and welcome. Excellent accommodation and food. Wonderful vegetarian options provided. Rod a fountain of knowledge of the area and the animals. Really would recommend Dung Beetle to all.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow and Amazing!
We stayed at the Addo Dung Beetle Guest Farm for three nights and wished we could have stayed many more. This is place is incredible and the hosts make you feel right at home!

10/10 Excellent

Sue, Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location
The Owners so so helpful, very welcoming, fab rooms with choice of indoor and outdoor showers. Lovely meal with sundowners and snacks with wonderful views. took their game drive option very informative and great value.this couple deserve to do well

10/10 Excellent

Sean, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Location for the Elephant Park
The hosts were so caring and welcoming that you flet like you were staying in their home. This was a real tatse of Africa that I cannot recomment enough. IWe will be back without a doubt. Thank you.

8/10 Good

Sue b, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay
Great place ideal location and friendly owners.just a shame that the facilities were only open on request no where to sit and enjoy a drink in the evenings.seemed silly to ask for 2 of us. Didntsee any one else all the time we were there.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Port Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Get away from Kids
Awesome, thanks Rod!!

8/10 Good

Abdalla Josef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Toller Service und Frühstück. Unterkunft war eine Höhle ohne WLAN und keine Tür zum Badezimmer. Sonst war alles Top.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Henry on Mar 28, 2024
Thank you so much for your feedback.Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Henry on Feb 2, 2024
Thank you so much for your feedback.Kind regardsHenry

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mooie rustige ligging, vriendelijke host. Dichtbij Addo Elephant National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft war wunderschön! Man hatte ein tolles Outdoor Bad, einen super Blick und ein gemütliches Schlafzimmer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Petra

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben den Aufenthalt nach einer Nacht in der Bush Cabin abgebrochen, da wir in der Nacht massenhaft Mücken im Zimmer hatten, die uns eine schlaflose Nacht beschert haben. Das Strohdach über dem Außen-WC war viel zu niedrig. Für Streichholz (es war 1 Stück in der Schachtel) und Anzünder wurde Geld verlangt.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nature et authenticité
Une cabane confortable avec cuisine douche et wc à l'extérieur Un peu éloignée du parking avec un cheminement chaotique surtout avec des bagages La piscine est très petite avec une eau douteuse Le bbc du soir était un régal On a apprécié notre sejour comme seul au monde face à la nature
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jannick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A perfect stay in addo
A great place to stay in the middle of nowhere.super friendly staff and which knows how to deal with little inconvenience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine einmalige Unterkunft sehr schön gelegen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Rod on Dec 16, 2022
THANK YOU for your kind words!!!