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Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve

3.5 star property
Family-friendly lodge with full-service spa and free airport shuttle
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Luxury Tent
Safari
Interior
Superior Triple Room

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
The price is NZ$416
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec

Room options

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Tent

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
Designer toiletries
  • 2 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
C\O N10 and Alicedale Turnoff, Paterson, Eastern Cape, 6130

What's nearby

  • Olifantskop Pass Lookout - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Shamwari Game Reserve - 15 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Bucks Kloof Hiking Trail - 20 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari - 29 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Amakhala Game Reserve - 32 min drive - 49.2 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paterson Café - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve

Family-friendly lodge near Shamwari Game Reserve
A free return airport shuttle, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a facial or a body treatment at Afri-Spa, the on-site spa. Enjoy on-site activities, such as hiking/biking and ecotours. Guests can also expect to find an art gallery on-site, designer shops on-site and a firepit.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Express check-out, express check-in and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and coffee/tea in reception
  • A dock, a banquet hall and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities, such as safes and sound-insulated walls, as well as minibars and espresso makers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's dinnerware and childcare services
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Spanish, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM on request

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's dinnerware
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 5 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance 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, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: ZAR 140 per person, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Bicycle storage
  • Breakfast
  • Concierge service
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspaper
  • Parking
  • Partner property access
  • Pool access
  • Self-parking
  • Shuttle service

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4.5 per cent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Olifantskop Lodge Paterson
Olifantskop Paterson
Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve Lodge
Elephants Lodge
Olifantskop Lodge
Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve Paterson
Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve Lodge Paterson
Elephants Lodge Bellevue Forest Reserve
Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve Lodge
Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve Paterson
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Frequently asked questions

Does Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve?

As of 23 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve on 25 Dec 2024 start from NZ$389.01, including 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 Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM on request.

Where is Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve located?

Located on the Strip, this family-friendly lodge is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Shamwari Game Reserve and 21.1 mi (33.9 km) from Addo Elephant National Park.

Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Yuliya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was left stranded outside the gate with no access no instructions. Gate would not open even though wr drove up to it. Phone lines dead. Had no option but to drive away feeling very sad and extremely dissapointed. Drove off into the dark desert looking for a last minute booking which ended up being 1.5 hours drive away. Management said no refund once they finally contacted us in a new telephone number that neither us or hotels.com had been provided with. Still waiting for some sort of apology for ruining the last night of our holiday
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gilboa

Great hospitality in a remote place
Loodt was very helpful. He suggested to pick us in the night from a nearby train station, on a short notice and with no extra payment. The staff were great and kept adapting to the young kids food request (great Lasagna!) The garden is a magnificent place for kids - lots of nice paths to run in between. The remoteness has its advantages -sky full of stars in the evening
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Kari

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

6/10 Okay

Katharina

Die Lodge liegt sehr schön,toller Ausblick, aber der ganze Ablauf ist noch verbesserungsfähig.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

ISABELLE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Đécevant
L'hotel est en cours de renovation. Malheureusement, nos 2 chambres ne l etaient pas encore ! Salle de bain minuscule avec toilette incluse. On nous a proposé de faire un petit tour dans la réserve en 4x4. Cela nous a été facturé 300 Rand soit env 18,50 euros par personne:pour 45 mn: tres cher pour voir 2 springboks. Globalement, tres décevant...il n'y a aucun intérêt à être hébergé dans cet hôtel car les safaris se font dans les réserves privées des environs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

FRANCOISE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
On vous propose une balade dans la reserve et surprise au checn out balade d1h facturee 300rand par personne. Excessif quand vous payez 328 a addo pour la journée. Repas du soir non inclus dans le prix avec hotel .com et facture 250 rand par personne. Pas d'animaux oj pej de vusible dsnw la eeserve. Tres decus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très beau site, chambres très agréables et bonne restauration.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from Home
Als Highlight unserer Südafrika Reise haben wir uns den Addo National Park vorgenommen. Ausgangspunkt für uns war die Lodge. Wir würden sehr freundlich empfangen. Der Service war super. Die Gastfreundschaft war sehr angenehm. Die Zimmer sind sauber und sehr aufgeräumt. Die Matratzen sind gut. Das Inventar ist etwas älter, jedoch insgesamt sehr gut. Das Frühstück ist sehr familiär und ein guter Start in den Tag!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018