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Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge

4.0 star property
Escape to an oasis where wildlife meets tranquility. Unwind by the firepit or indulge in local flavors as you immerse yourself into nature’s splendor.

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Luxury Double Room
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Luxury Double Room
Luxury Double Room
Luxury Double Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1B Mountainvale Farm, Addo, Eastern Cape, 6105

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
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 like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a safari, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grills, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge offer comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate tubs/showers
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Built in 2019
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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 staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 1990 per stay

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 cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 organization.

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
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Frequently asked questions

Does Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge on Feb 23, 2025 start from CA $334.88, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Check-out 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.

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Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Barefoot is the place to go
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: 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

olaf

Sehr freundliches Personal und Service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

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

Janine

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

Außergewöhnlich gut in allen Belangen!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
sehr unerfahrenes personal, das von hotelservice nicht viel versteht. bei der anreise wurde nicht erwähnt, dass nur ein menü zum abendessen serviert wird. auch wussten wir erst als der teller auf dem tisch stand, was es überhaupt gibt. das rotweinglas wurde beinahe randvoll gefüllt... etc.. beim frühstück haben äffchen vom tisch im hotel (drinnen, nicht auf dem balkon) gegessen und geschirr zerschlagen - das personal hats nicht gross gekümmert... der ess-saal hat zwei wunderschöne cheminee. sehr schade dass diese nicht angezündet wurden.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Georg Michael

Wir haben uns sehr umsorgt gefühlt. Die Lage der Anlage ist unglaublich schön🐕. Von unser wunderbaren Lodge hatten wir einen tollen Ausblick auf Wildnis und konnten Elefanten, Giraffen und Gnus entspannt vom whirlpool/jacuzzi beobachten. Mega relaxed! We loved it! Und kommen recht bald wieder, für mehr Tage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019