River Front Estate

–Excellent location – show map
+15 photos
Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.9

Property highlights

About this property

Set on the banks of the Sundays River, River Front Estate offers self-catering accommodations in Addo. Addo Elephant National Park is 8.1 mi away. Free WiFi is available . Featuring a patio with river and mountain views, the accommodations has a seating and dining area. There is also a kitchenette, fitted with a microwave and stovetop. Free private parking is also available at this chalet. Bed linen is provided. River Front Estate features barbecue facilities. Guests also have access to laundry facilities. The nearest airport is Port Elizabeth Airport, 30 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Roberta
United States United States
“Loved everything about River Front Estate. Lovely hostess, beautiful property.”
Christian
Germany Germany
“Lovely estate with great views! Loved to spend some time on the terrace having dinner or a glass of wine overlooking the sunset at the river. The restaurant is very lovely and open Wednesday to Sunday. The location is just a short drive away from...”
Jer
Netherlands Netherlands
“Lisa was warm and welcoming when we arrived. We stayed in a beautiful chalet overlooking the river. The view was amazing, especially during sunset. The chalet had been recently renovated and everything felt new and clean! Tastefully decorated and...”
Nicolaas
Germany Germany
“We only stayed for one night and we had a tasty meal at the in house restaurant.”
Jonathan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was clean and comfortable with veranda having relaxed feel with views of garden and river setting. Lisa is a friendly hostess and gave lots of local info on arrival. Laundry (reasonably priced) was located on site which was handy after 2...”
Dale
South Africa South Africa
“The Estate was easy to find. The host was very welcoming and was happy to show us around and inform us of all the activities to do in the surrounding area. The Estate itself is extremely neat and tidy. The area is peaceful and the view was lovely....”
Dustin
South Africa South Africa
“The location is amazing the sunsets and the river are great. Also the accomodation has cats which are friendly and very welcoming. Loved how close it was was to Addo as well.”
Sarah
South Africa South Africa
“It had everything you needed and is in a beautiful setting”
Bulumko
South Africa South Africa
“The host Lisa, was very nice and accommodative, informative and She was so so open, funny and responsive if you request something. The property is on 100, Rooms on 100, Views on 100, the Host on 100. if you want to connect with nature this...”
Sameegah
South Africa South Africa
“Location was amazing a quick drive to Addo National Park... the cottages overlooking the Sunday's River was stunning.The garden is stunning, with benches and tables placed around for a bite to eat or just to take in the views. Lisa is an amazing...”

Host Info

9.9
Host Review Score
RIVER FRONT ESTATE : Set along the banks of the Sundays River, River Front Estate offers you beautiful self-catering units, with breath taking river and mountain views. Impeccably furnished units ensure you a comfortable and relaxing stay. Situated just off Addo's Main road, River Front Estate is only 13 kms from the Addo Elephant National Park as well as being close to restaurants and all activities and game parks the area has to offer. THE RIVER HOUSE - ADDO ELEPHANT : Situated 4.5kms from the Addo Elephant Park & opening out onto the beautiful Sunday River, THE RIVER HOUSE provides the perfect restful getaway for couples, groups & families. Being on the river & right on the doorstep of the famous Addo Elephant Park this lovely home is ideally located. Relaxation or Adventure? You can have them both, scenic river views, or safari adventures, sand boarding, canoeing, boating & so much more right at your finger tips. Charged at per person per night rate.
Please Note: We are not a star graded establishment, if you are looking for 5star luxury you will not find it here, what you will find here is simple, clean and very affordable accommodation, friendly and helpful staff and beautiful views. We strive to offer comfortable yet very affordable accommodation, with our prices being some of the cheapest in the area. We love animals and besides for our abundant birdlife we also have dogs, cats, chickens, ducks and a few geriatric gold fish on the property ready and waiting to welcome you. All our units have ceiling fans but do not have air-conditioning units.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Xhosa

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
River Front Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Local • International • South African
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

River Front Estate takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform River Front Estate of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.