Ecca Lodge

Riverside guesthouse with spa services and outdoor pool

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October 2025

November 2025

Ecca Lodge, a riverside retreat, offers wildlife views, a spa, on-site restaurant, and outdoor pool. Guests enjoy the serene environment, arcade/game room, and safari activities in the area.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Spa
Pool
Laundry
Housekeeping
Parking included
Restaurant

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 2 - Oct 3

Tomorrow

Oct 3 - Oct 4

All rooms

1 bed

3+ beds

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Private plunge pool

Free minibar items

Bathrobes

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Separate bath and shower

Champagne service

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Basic Room

Highlights

Free minibar items

Private bathroom

Separate bath and shower

Hairdryer

Champagne service

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Located in Makhanda, Ecca Lodge is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve and African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve, while Amazwi South African Museum of Literature and Albany Natural Science Museum are cultural highlights.

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R67 Fort Brown, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6140

What's nearby

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
St Andrew's College - 59 min drive - 47.9 km
Rhodes University - 60 min drive - 48.2 km
Settlers Garden 1820 - 61 min drive - 49.6 km
1820 Settlers National Monument - 61 min drive - 49.6 km

Getting around

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 130 min drive

About this property

Ecca Lodge

Luxury guest house by the river

You can look forward to game and wildlife viewing, a terrace and an arcade/games room at Ecca Lodge. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage, a detox wrap or a body wrap. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can also expect to find dry cleaning/laundry services.

Additional perks include:

An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
A safari, smoke-free property and barbecues
Outdoor furniture, game drive on-site and a front desk safe

Room features

All guest rooms at Ecca Lodge offer comforts, such as free stocked minibars, in addition to

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and outdoor showers
Daily housekeeping and phones

Similar properties

Pool
Breakfast included
All-inclusive
Spa

Property amenities

Parking and transport

Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Private picnics

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Game drive
Game viewing
Outdoor pool
Safari

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
Outdoor pool

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Turndown service

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
On a river
Outdoor furniture
Terrace

Spa

Body scrubs
Body wraps
Deep-tissue massages
Detox wraps
Facials
Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

No lift

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Outdoor shower
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Champagne service
Free stocked minibar

Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child per adult, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Ecca Lodge Makhanda

Ecca Lodge Guesthouse

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ecca Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ecca Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ecca Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ecca Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ecca Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ecca Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this luxury guesthouse is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Kwandwe Private Game Reserve and within 25 miles (40 km) of Amazwi South African Museum of Literature and Diocesan School for Girls. St Andrew's College and Egazini Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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