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Happy Jackal

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Colchester with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Happy Jackal offers a serene retreat amidst a national park. Enjoy the tranquil ambiance of the garden, indulge in English breakfast, or unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers. With laundry facilities and free self parking, this guesthouse has left previous guests feeling at ease.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury rooms Bed & breakfast

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Pillow menu
  • 570 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
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Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Mongoose room self-catering

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Standard rooms Bed & breakfast

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Giraffe suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
5 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, Colchester, Eastern Cape, 6175

What's nearby

  • Sundays River Dunes - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Matyholweni Gate - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - 28 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Market Square - 30 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Hobie Beach - 35 min drive - 53.5 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A Taste of Africa Restaurant & Coffee Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Grunters - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Weavers Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Colchester Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Happy Jackal

Guesthouse in a national park
Consider a stay at Happy Jackal and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Hair dryers and soap
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and refrigerators

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of ZAR 280; reservation required

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • 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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: ZAR 280

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

HAPPY JACKAL GUEST HOUSE Guesthouse Colchester
Happy Jackal Guesthouse
HAPPY JACKAL GUEST HOUSE Guesthouse
HAPPY JACKAL GUEST HOUSE Colchester
HAPPY JACKAL GUEST HOUSE
Guesthouse HAPPY JACKAL GUEST HOUSE Colchester
Colchester HAPPY JACKAL GUEST HOUSE Guesthouse
Guesthouse HAPPY JACKAL GUEST HOUSE
HAPPY JACKAL GUEST HOUSE Colchester
Happy Jackal House Colchester
Happy Jackal Colchester
HAPPY JACKAL GUEST HOUSE
Happy Jackal Guesthouse Colchester

Frequently asked questions

Does Happy Jackal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Happy Jackal?

As of Aug 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happy Jackal on Aug 23, 2025 start from CA $79.85, 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 Happy Jackal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Happy Jackal?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Happy Jackal?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Happy Jackal?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Happy Jackal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Happy Jackal located?

Situated in a national park, this guesthouse is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Sundays River Dunes and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Matyholweni Gate. Coega Conference Centre and Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Happy Jackal Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat

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

Great place.

From check-in to checkout our experience was first class. Breakfast was cooked to order and was delicious. The property is very quiet and comes with a private dock on the river. We definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Loved it

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Happy Jackal! The service was outstanding, with a special thanks to Suzette for expertly organizing our activities and ensuring everything went smoothly. The breakfast was delicious and thoughtfully prepared, and the hospitality was unmatched. The warm and welcoming atmosphere made our visit truly memorable. Highly recommend this gem of a property!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Lovely stay

Great management couldn’t be more helpful. The staff are outstanding and very helpful, provide great recommendations. Lovely stay in a beautiful place, watching the birds at the bottom of the garden in the morning was so mindful and relaxing. Added bonus was they do laundry for you and return it immaculate. Great stay felt very safe, breakfast was good too
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

magnus holm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundlich und persönlich Betreuung. Frühstück alles hausgemacht durch Eigentümer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ellen, Bayern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Herrlicher Ort, sehr nette Gastgeber, sehr ansprechende Anlage, schönes Zimmer, leckeres Frühstück mit selbstgebackenem Brot und selbstgemachter Marmelade. 2 km bis zum Eingang von Abbo - Elefantenpark - somit perfekt gelegen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Unterkunft direkt an einem Fluss. Ein riesengrosses Zimmer Die Besitzer und das Personal sind sehr freundlich. Shawn unser Fahrer bei der Safari war sehr nett und wusste viel über die Tierwelt im Addo Nationalpark Das Frühstück war mit viel liebe gemacht. Eigenes Brot und selbst gemachte Marmelade
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben diese Unterkunft gewählt für unseren Besuch im Addo Elephant Park. Sie liegt in unmittelbarer Nähe zum Südtor des Parks. Falls man eine der zweistündigen SANParks Touren machen möchte, muss man zum Nordtor des Parks fahren. Dies ist jedoch aus unserer Sicht nicht zu empfehlen, da 2 Stunden viel zu wenig sind. In diesem Park kann man ohne Probleme 2-3 volle Tage verbringen. Daher entweder mit dem eigenen Auto durch das Südtor oder noch viiiieeeeeeel besser eine Tagestour mit dem Ranger Shaun der Unterkunft buchen. Diese ist ihr Geld definitiv wert, da man höher sitzt und dadurch mehr sieht und sich sicherer fühlt. Außerdem konnte Shaun uns viele interessante Zusatzinformationen zu den Tieren geben. Ohne ihn hätten wir sicherlich nur halb so viele Tiere entdeckt. Die Safari-Tour war unser persönliches Highlight unserer Südafrikareise.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019