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Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve

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Superior Double Room, Private Pool | Private pool
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Winery
Superior Double Room | Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Off R336 Addo, Outside Addo Elephant National Park, Addo, Eastern Cape, 6115
  • Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout
    23 min drive
  • Botanical Reserve
    39 min drive
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari
    81 min drive

Room options

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

  • 646 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • 484 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Family Double

  • 517 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room

  • 517 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Private Pool | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room, Private Pool

  • 646 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 646 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve

5-star Addo lodge with 2 outdoor pools
Along with 2 outdoor pools, this lodge has a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. Free buffet breakfast, free wired internet in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, conference space, and concierge services. Change of towels is available on request.
Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Addo lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve features 2 outdoor swimming pools. Dining options at the lodge include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the lodge's 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired Internet access.

Event facilities measuring 431 square feet (40 square meters) include conference space. This Colonial lodge also offers a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Guests can use the outdoor pool at a partner property. For a surcharge, the property provides an area shuttle within 65 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Onsite secured self parking is complimentary.

Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 65 km
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Ecotours
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 431 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 11 buildings
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 2000 per room (one-way)

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Hitgeheim
Hitgeheim Country Eco Reserve
Hitgeheim Country Eco Reserve Addo
Hitgeheim Country Lodge
Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve
Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve Addo
Hitgeheim Lodge
Hitgeheim Country Hotel Addo
Hitgeheim Country Lodge Eco Reserve Addo
Hitgeheim Country Lodge Eco Reserve
Hitgeheim & Eco Reserve Addo
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Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve Lodge Addo

Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 116 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and staff very accommodateing! Had a wonderful experience at addo elephant park despite early morning rain! Would definitely tecommend you check them out!. Do pay attention to driving directions they send you. We did not and went on a rough road we did not meed to. Google sucks sometimes!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place if you want to be 'off grid' for a bit. Lovely location and accommodation with great wide views. All the staff were very polite and nothing was too much trouble. Our evening meals were faultless. We are happy to recommend and hope to return again one day. We would suggest of if you are want to do a trip into Addo Elephant Park with the lodge, that you book in advance. However, we went on the trip with Schotia Game reserve which was very good, which the lodge can organise for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are on a par with global industry leaders. The service is considerate and attentive without harrassment. They are knowledgable, friendly and efficient. The food is fantastic and allows the experience of the culture. Accomodation was superb, views for miles. Cannot rate highly enough (I work in this industry so have experienced many top hotels, this is right up there but also offers excellent value for money)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hardy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vann S

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernd

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catharina

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

cesar

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly and helpful. The house we stayed in was spaces, beautiful and provided everything you need. You feel like a king in a castle. Breakfast and dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Amazing atmosphere. Perfect place to get away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most amazing hotel we’ve stayed at !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, relaxing with amazing nature around. Rooms are large, comfortable, clean and has it all . Really enjoyed the place and the food. Service was great, no complain..but a bit too much ( for someone who does not like to be king or Queen). and it is at least 30-40 min. Drive to Addo.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable safari lodge with sweeping views. This place is up on a ridge in a small reserve overlooking the surrounding countryside of fruit trees and mountains in the distance. Our accommodation was in one half of a traditional style lodge cottage with thatched roof and a private balcony overlooking the view. It was spacious, seemed recently refurbished and the bed comfortable. The bathroom was excellent with separate indoor and private outdoor showers and a bathtub. There are a couple of small swimming pools (one adult only). Breakfast was good, and served on a verandah with the same view and dozens of wild birds on feeding tables to watch. It is close enough to drive to Addo comfortably, and the team at Hitgeheim are very keen to organise trips; in my view, Addo itself can be done easily on one’s own if you have an appropriate car; we saw plenty of elephants and zebra and a couple of lions. Schotia is a more ‘safari park’ experience, with a wider variety of wildlife which you can get closer to and an informative guide but a slightly less natural environment. The price for the Schotia transfer felt a bit steep and as it was heavily encouraged should perhaps simply be included in the cost of the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Olav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Hitgeheim
Great rooms, wonderful views, excellent food and the best service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great lodge, fantastic location
Hitgeheim was a great experience, spectacular setting, friendly helpful staff and lovely food

10/10 Excellent

margaret, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and peaceful retreat
This stay was a few days of calm relaxation in a busy trip. We felt so well cared for. The dinners and breakfasts were excellent as was the service in every way. Our bungalow was lovely with a wonderful balcony and enormous bathroom. We were sad to leave.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Welcoming lodge offering a personalised service. Very close to Addo Elephant Park.