This B&B in the heart of the Addo Valley offers romantic accommodation on a working citrus farm. The surrounding garden has a swimming pool, and all rooms come with free WiFi.
The rooms at Happy Lands are decorated with natural and white wood, mosquito nets and soft fabrics. Each offers a private bathroom with a shower.
Breakfast is an optional extra served on the verandah overlooking our lush garden and tropical shrubbery.
Happy Lands Farmstay can arrange full-day safaris, with a lunch time barbecue included, to the Addo Elephant Park. For the adventurous, Adrenalin Addo Zipline is a 5-minute walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
“The rooms were absolutely exceptional and had everything we could have needed and more. The hosts were lovely and we will most definitely stay longer next time at this beautiful accommodation. An absolute gem of a place.”
Bruiser42
South Africa
“The grounds were immaculate and safe .
Very kid friendly
The communal braai area was fantastic”
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Juanita
South Africa
“Beautiful environment and peaceful, lovely hosts...would gladly recommend 😊”
Kethro
South Africa
“Location was amazing. Gardens were beautiful. Our Room was clean and comfy. The kids loved the pool area. We also loved the braai area - very cute.”
Abongile
South Africa
“Lovely place with great hosts. Room was clean, comfy and well kitted with most things a family would require in the kitchen. Beautiful garden with a lovely pool... overall very good value for money.”
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Rene
Germany
“The place is a little gem, hidden between citrus orchards. The owner are very welcoming and the accommodation is very clean, safe and well equipped. The garden is amazing green and kept very neat.”
Bertha
South Africa
“We liked everything! Lovely spacious rooms and bathrooms, a functioning mini kitchen, lovely setting amongst citrus trees and rose bushes. The facility is well laid out an maintained. The staff and owners were fabulous!”
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Rob
Netherlands
“The welcome by Mike and Nita was very warm, the formalities were quickly handled and they showed us the room which was nice and quite big for the two of us. There were a few dogs and cats around which we love and they were very friendly so for us...”
Philippa
United Kingdom
“Nita and Mike were very welcoming. Their home is lovely. We would certainly stay with them again. The room was perfect for our family of four. If was really handy to have a fridge.
Our breakfast was super, I enjoyed chatting to Nita about her...”
Jill
South Africa
“What an absolute pleasure to stay at Happy Lands Farmstay - the 3 days totally exceeded our expectations. The rooms with a small lounge area and lovely veranda looking onto their exquisite garden were so beautifully decorated and comfortable. One...”
Managed by Mike and Nita Tayler-Smith
Company review score: 9.7Based on 135 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
We have been welcoming guests to our farm Happy lands since 2000 and love our business. Mike and I enjoy meeting all our wonderful guests and chatting to them about their holiday. We love exchanging ideas and offering tips on what to do in our area! We are a family run business and enjoy sharing our property with everyone.
Property information
Being an owner-run B&B, Happy lands offers our guests a warm and welcoming vibe! We are a relaxed and family friendly place where our first priority is making everyone feel welcome and at home! Our large and fully equipped rooms offer complete privacy and seclusion. The large and lush garden has an enclosed swimming pool around which the guests can relax on sun loungers under the shady trees. The jungle gym with a trampoline for the kiddies as well as scooter bikes will keep the little ones occupied for hours!
Neighbourhood information
Happy lands is a 20 minute drive from the main gate of the Addo Elephant Park. Situated on a working citrus farm , we encourage our guests to take a stroll through the citrus orchards and enjoy the country air. Adrenalin Addo Zipline is on our doorstep where guests can experience a never-to-be -forgotten ride down the longest double zipline in Africa. Go canoeing on the Sundays River or try out the Giant Swing - all to be experienced at Adrenalin Addo. Daily game drives to the Addo Elephant park are offered from Happy Lands where guests can enjoy game-viewing from the comfort of a high clearance safari vehicle. A swimming pool (enclosed) as well as a jungle gym in the garden is there for the kids' enjoyment.
Languages spoken
Afrikaans,English
Property surroundings
Facilities of Happy Lands Farmstay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
House rules
Happy Lands Farmstay takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:30
Check-out
From 08:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
7 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
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