Title: Elephants Footprint Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Elephants Footprint Lodge Guesthouse in Colchester with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace ## Photo gallery for Elephants Footprint Lodge ![Exterior - Elephants Footprint Lodge (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10150000/10144600/10144514/9d270efc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Elephants Footprint Lodge (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10150000/10144600/10144514/e49707d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Elephants Footprint Lodge (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10150000/10144600/10144514/c986a35a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished - Elephants Footprint Lodge (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10150000/10144600/10144514/8a94da66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Elephants Footprint Lodge (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10150000/10144600/10144514/1988bfdd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden at Elephants Footprint Lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast included - Pool - Housekeeping - Laundry - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 8 - Dec. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=10144514&PinnedHotelID=10144514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=10144514&PinnedHotelID=10144514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 9 - Dec. 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=10144514&PinnedHotelID=10144514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=10144514&PinnedHotelID=10144514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 12 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=10144514&PinnedHotelID=10144514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=10144514&PinnedHotelID=10144514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 19 - Dec. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=10144514&PinnedHotelID=10144514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=10144514&PinnedHotelID=10144514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room ![Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10150000/10144600/10144514/258f325a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Plasma TV Ceiling fan Blackout drapes/curtains - Sleeps 3 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room ![Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10150000/10144600/10144514/6762e217.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Plasma TV Ceiling fan Blackout drapes/curtains - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Family Room ![Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10150000/10144600/10144514/8a99d78b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Plasma TV Ceiling fan Blackout drapes/curtains - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed ### View all photos for Honeymoon Suite ![Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10150000/10144600/10144514/6d203074.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Honeymoon Suite ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Plasma TV Ceiling fan Blackout drapes/curtains - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Superior Twin Room ![Superior Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10150000/10144600/10144514/a1715728.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Twin Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Refrigerator Plasma TV Ceiling fan Blackout drapes/curtains - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Large Twin Trundle Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FColchester-Hotels-Elephants-Footprint-Lodge.h10144514.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FColchester-Hotels-Elephants-Footprint-Lodge.h10144514.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.69520%2C25.79668&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xLaiksuGQdvw0ss3kgsHoScwtKE=) 1 Riverside Drive Riverside Park, Colchester, Eastern Cape, 6175 #### What's nearby - Matyholweni Gate \- 5 min drive \- 2.8 km - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium \- 29 min drive \- 45.6 km - King's Beach \- 33 min drive \- 51.1 km - Hobie Beach \- 35 min drive \- 52.8 km - Kragga Kamma Game Park \- 45 min drive \- 63.2 km #### Getting around - Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪A Taste of Africa Restaurant & Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive - ‪Weavers Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Grunters - ‬3 min drive ## About this property ### Elephants Footprint Lodge Upscale guesthouse Consider a stay at Elephants Footprint Lodge and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool along with sun loungers - Free self parking - Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and luggage storage - A TV in the lobby and a front-desk safe Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Other amenities include: - Heating and ceiling fans - Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries - Plasma TVs with digital channels - Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Free daily full breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15530000/15524000/15523976/8e93bf4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dungbeetle River Lodge Colchester - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 66 reviews CA $149 CA $172 total includes taxes & fees Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=15523976&PinnedHotelID=15523976&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36120000/36115400/36115350/53c6fa26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Addo River-View Lodge Colchester - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews CA $121 CA $139 total includes taxes & fees Dec 11 - Dec 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=36115350&PinnedHotelID=36115350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Leopard Tortoise Cottage self-catering | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36050000/36048600/36048519/2abb0bce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Happy Jackal Colchester - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.6 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=36048519&PinnedHotelID=36048519&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36030000/36027300/36027211/97402450.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sundune Guest House & Self Catering Colchester - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 5 reviews CA $85 CA $98 total includes taxes & fees Dec 9 - Dec 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=36027211&PinnedHotelID=36027211&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3520000/3512300/3512275/c0d3220d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### De Old Drift Guest Farm Addo - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.6 Exceptional 64 reviews CA $133 CA $154 total includes taxes & fees Dec 22 - Dec 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=3512275&PinnedHotelID=3512275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage (Private Self-Catering)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100520000/100515400/100515396/6346947e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hitgeheim Garden Cottages Addo - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=100515396&PinnedHotelID=100515396&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free daily English breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15710000/15702200/15702189/591a2108.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gerald's Gift Guest House Addo - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 45 reviews CA $76 CA $88 total includes taxes & fees Dec 12 - Dec 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=15702189&PinnedHotelID=15702189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Room, 1 Bedroom | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16400000/16394000/16393990/33616b0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River Front Estate Addo - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 35 reviews CA $88 CA $102 total includes taxes & fees Dec 13 - Dec 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=16393990&PinnedHotelID=16393990&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2750000/2742000/2741950/d9960ccb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve Addo - Pool - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.6 Exceptional 123 reviews CA $308 CA $359 total includes taxes & fees Dec 14 - Dec 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=2741950&PinnedHotelID=2741950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97960000/97955200/97955183/32f6ddc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### VALLEY BUSHVELD COUNTRY LODGE Addo - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews CA $206 CA $237 total includes taxes & fees Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=97955183&PinnedHotelID=97955183&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free secured, uncovered self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Things to do - 24-hour pool access - Outdoor pool - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - Pool loungers - Rooftop terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - Hand-held showerhead - No elevator (single-level property) - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - Designated smoking areas - Fireplace in lobby - Mosquito nets ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Deep soaking bathtub - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Separate bathtub and shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Plasma TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Minibar - Refrigerator ### More - Ceiling fan - Heating - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 15 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 cribs/infant beds This property accepts credit cards and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators 24-hour pool access 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 Elephants Footprint Lodge Colchester Elephants Footprint Colchester Guesthouse Elephants Footprint Lodge Colchester Colchester Elephants Footprint Lodge Guesthouse Elephants Footprint Guesthouse Elephants Footprint Lodge Elephants Footprint Colchester Elephants Footprint Colchester Elephants Footprint Lodge Guesthouse Elephants Footprint Lodge Colchester Elephants Footprint Lodge Guesthouse Colchester ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Elephants Footprint Lodge have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Elephants Footprint Lodge? ### Is Elephants Footprint Lodge pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Elephants Footprint Lodge? ### What time is check-out at Elephants Footprint Lodge? ### Where is Elephants Footprint Lodge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid)](https://www.expedia.ca/Vermaaklikheid-Hotels-Thorn-Feather.h61102048.Hotel-Information) > > [Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Touws-River-Hotels-Aquila-Private-Game-Reserve-Spa.h6347327.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Palace Mexico - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Del-Carmen-Hotels-Riu-Palace-Mexico-All-Inclusive.h487012.Hotel-Information) > > [Highland Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/North-Sydney-Hotels-Highland-Motel.h11905241.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Punta Cana](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d601906-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Amherst](https://www.expedia.ca/Amherst-Hotels.d6364.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Mafigeni Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Gravelotte-Hotels-Mafigeni-Safari-Lodge.h3954755.Hotel-Information) > > [Red Deer Resort & Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Red-Deer-Hotels-Cambridge-Red-Deer-Hotel-Conference.h36290665.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near St. Boniface Hospital](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Boniface-Hospital-Hotels.0-l6255145-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels.d178314.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Coast Hillcrest Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Revelstoke-Hotels-Coast-Hillcrest-Hotel.h457589.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Caribbean](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Caribbean-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d6022969-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Adults Only Resorts & Hotels in Panama](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Panama-Adults-Only-Resorts.0-0-d142-tAdultsOnlyResorts.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Dunvegan Inn and Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Peace-River-Hotels-Dunvegan-Inn-And-Suites.h39556834.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane](https://www.expedia.ca/Polokwane-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Polokwane.h17771611.Hotel-Information) > > [King Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Minto-Hotels-King-Hotel.h35128425.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi (NBO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ebb/nbo/entebbe-to-nairobi) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Paro (PBH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/pbh/toronto-to-paro-intl-airport) > > [Air Canada Vancouver (YVR) to Toronto (YYZ) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/air-canada-from-vancouver-intl-to-pearson-intl/ac/yvr/yyz) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Sidney (YYJ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/yyj/vancouver-to-victoria) > > [Flights from Kelowna (YLW) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ylw/yyz/kelowna-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Goffs (YHZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yhz/toronto-to-halifax) > > [flights from greater sudbury airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/ysb/flights-from-greater-sudbury-airport) ### Cars ### Packages > [Lake Louise Gondola](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Louise-Gondola-Lake-Louise.d6283101.Vacation-Attraction)