The pictures on Booking.com are nothing like the accommodation. It was good, but not as good as I had hoped.

Nothing besides make the photos true to the venue.

Dungbeetle River Lodge is conveniently located just 4 km from the southern entrance of Addo Elephant National Park and 19 km from Schotia Private Game Reserve. The lodge boasts a fantastic terrace overlooking the river and dunes, where you can enjoy a hearty breakfast. The rooms are beautifully decorated, offering a warm, African-inspired ambiance. Don’t miss the opportunity to dine at A Taste of Africa—it’s a unique experience. While the location near a gas station may seem unusual, it’s definitely worth it. Just a short drive away, you'll find a cozy atmosphere, good food and excellent staff.

This was our second time staying at Dungbettle river lodge. The property manager and owner are both very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast is really good, the room is clean, bed comfortable. Love the availability of the braai in the courtyard and the canoes to explore the rivers even though we didn’t use it this time as it was extremely cold outside. The views from our room and the breakfast porch are spectacular. Dungbettle will remain part of our future travel through the area.

Very nice lodge. The river front suite booked was top, view in front of the river and private terrace. Incredible breakfast, private parking, excellent pub within walking distance. Only 6km distance from Addo elephant park south gate.

Breakfast served only between 8 and 9, no flexibility on fixed hour. If you would like to enter in Addo at 6am when they open you may want to ask a breakfast pic nic box, otherwhise, no way you will arrive to Addo before 10ish...truly late if you woul like to enjoy tge sunrise...

It is very stylish but functional. Lots of thought has gone into the furnishings and room features. The bedroom had a lovely balcony and riverside view. We also loved the local pub, 5 mins down the road that was safe to walk to- Grunters- great value and a very welcoming landlord. And we can highly recommend the river cruise with Beau who did a fantastic dune walk with us.

Nothing. We all felt that they could ‘sell’ the local tours more positively especially on arrival. It somewhat relied on us asking and reading about them. We appreciate it is a fine line between being pushy and informative.

Excellent breakfast - we were planning an early exit on the 2nd day to make the most of the park but opted to stay for breakfast because it was so good on day 1. Fantastic setting and views. Lovely spacious rooms, very well equipped for the cold winter nights. Etta and her staff were fantastic welcoming hosts with plenty of good advice for Addo and the area. Check out the dungbeetle site for more tips.

Can't fault it.

View was incredible and it was a peaceful location. Attention to detail! Everywhere, you can see their eye for every last detail: from the accommodation to the lounge to the gardens and the checkin process, the breakfast... it was all very purposefully arranged and managed. You will not find a better location in the Addo area. It was literally 3 minutes from the south gate of Addo. Further, their guide service into the park was great as well. They even provided (the highest quality) binoculars! This is our 3rd "game drive" vacation in the past 6 years in SA and this was the first to provide binoculars.

It was all good! We found nothing to improve!

Perfect location near the South Gate of Addo Elephant Park. Rooms are clean and breakfast is very rich. The owner makes sure you have a good stay.

Recommendation for dinner: the local pub food is not the best, instead go to Sundaze near the fuel station. Better atmosphere there.

The cottage is spacious, comfortable and nicely decorated. Beautiful view from the deck, sunroom and front bedroom. The cottage is exceptionally clean(cleaned daily)and clean towels provided daily. It would have been nice if the cottage had an oven but other than that the kitchen is adequately equipped. We had amazing excursions with the Lodge, a morning game drive and a sundowner boat cruise. With both, our guides Christo and Beau, were fantastic!!!! We highly recommend the Lodge and their excursions and we'll be back!!!

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Lovely views from the deck where excellent breakfast was served. Lovely choice of jams as well as hot food made to order. The river trip kindly arranged for us was great. We got to walk over the dunes and see more of the stunning scenery and colourful birds and learn some of the history of the area. Our 2 rooms were like a mini suite and perfect for us. The melon and ginger jam at breakfast was especially delicious.

Nothing to dislike.