Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge

Property class: 4

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Free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, MAIN LODGE, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a firepit and a garden.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, and a wooden bench.

Luxury Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet
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About the area

Located in Addo, Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge is in the mountains. Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our Addo travel guide
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1B Mountainvale Farm, Addo, Eastern Cape, 6105

About this property

Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge

  • Upscale lodge in the mountains
  • Consider a stay at Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge and take advantage of free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. 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 such as:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • A safari, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a front desk safe
    • A gift shop, outdoor furniture and meeting rooms
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge have thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free Internet and desk chairs.
  • More amenities include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds and down duvets
    • Rainfall showers, separate baths/showers and free toiletries
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Does Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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?

Checkout 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 the mountains, this lodge is in the same region as Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari.

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Reviews

Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The lodge was nice but it was in the middle of nowhere! We also felt we were ‘fleeced’ for our trip to Addo. Our friends were charged half what we were charged for their exact same game drive. We were taken from the lodge on a very uncomfortable 1.5hr drive in an old truck that did not even have air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: 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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundliches Personal und Service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: 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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
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6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Barefoot is the place to go

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Außergewöhnlich gut in allen Belangen!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019