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Dungbeetle River Lodge

Dungbeetle River Lodge

Colchester Eastern Cape
Check in 2:30 PM
Check out 10:30 AM
Your basecamp for adrenaline awaits at Dungbeetle River Lodge, where epic adventures start and end in ultimate comfort, Dungbeetle River Lodge is on the riverwalk, a 1-minute drive from Sundays River Dunes and 6 minutes from Matyholweni Gate. This bed & breakfast is 50 minutes drive to Coega Conference Centre and 50 minutes drive to Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari.

Thrill-seekers will love a private balcony, cable & satellite channels, daily housekeeping, rainfall showerhead, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with premium toiletries and in-room coffee & tea facilities, secure kit storage and rugged décor. Conveniences include an in-room safe and a desk.

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Property Details

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.

  • Paddleboard on site
  • Renewable energy source - solar
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Game viewing nearby
  • Free full breakfast
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Game drive nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Pedal boat on site
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Nature reserve
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • LED light bulbs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Free breakfast
  • Water dispenser
  • Daily
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safari nearby
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Canoe on site
  • Secured parking
  • Humane animal treatment
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Garden
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Boat tours on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Boat and paddles on site
  • Boat on site
  • Off-street parking
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Lazy river
  • Terrace
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Total number of rooms - 10

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:30 PM until 7:00 PM.

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. 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. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Other details

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Sundays River Dunes - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Matyholweni Gate - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Coega Conference Centre - 23.5 km / 14.6 mi
Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari - 24.5 km / 15.2 mi
Aldo Scribante Race Circuit - 25.2 km / 15.6 mi
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - 38.5 km / 23.9 mi
Prince Alfred's Park - 38.8 km / 24.1 mi
Newton Park Swimming Pool - 39 km / 24.2 mi
Campanile - 39.1 km / 24.3 mi
Market Square - 39.1 km / 24.3 mi
Port Elizabeth City Hall - 39.2 km / 24.3 mi
Grey High School - 39.3 km / 24.4 mi
Port Elizabeth Golf Club - 39.4 km / 24.5 mi
No 7 Castle Hill Museum - 39.4 km / 24.5 mi
Donkin Hill Lighthouse - 39.4 km / 24.5 mi
The preferred airport for Dungbeetle River Lodge is Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 43.2 km / 26.8 mi

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Beach nearby
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • No front desk
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Location

76 Aqua Vista Crescent, Colchester, Eastern Cape 6175, South Africa
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