Being so close to the highway. It does mean noise from trucks can be heard at times.

Welcoming owners and managers. Great location, the bird life is abundant, the river view is so calming and the hearty breakfast is top class. They also arrange activities for you that they operate or another provider operates.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing

Great location- beautiful river view

Stayed in May 2024

A fantastic place to stay if you are going to the elephant park Really friendly staff Great breakfast They organised a trip up the river for us to see the sand dunes which was amazing If we are ever back down this way we will definitely be going back Well worth a visit

Stayed in April 2024

Great place to visit Addo National Park. The host was welcoming and gave us great hints. Breakfast was excellent. We would stay again in Dungbeetle if we visit Addo :)

Stayed in May 2024

We liked everything

The location next to the river is excellent and Addo is just a short drive away. The view from our room was stunning and the breakfast a very nice bonus. The hosts are friendly and very knowledgeable about the area and Addo.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing besides make the photos true to the venue.

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

Stayed in April 2024

Perhaps, since the lodge caters for tourists and it is in a small town, investing in a proper coffee machine would be great. The shower was beautiful and catered well for people with mobility issues, but the flight of stairs to get to the unit made that feature superfluous. The beds only had blankets which is a bit 'old fashioned'

The bathroom was lovely. The view of the Sunday's river, while having breakfast, was superb. The staff were friendly.

Stayed in April 2024

Not so much diner establishments in the area. Taste of Africa was ok.

Breakfast was lovely, especially with all the little jars of jam each table gets. Also the warm baked bread and the fresh orange juice was a nice extra. Location was superb as the south entrance to Addo Elephant park was just 10 min away.

Stayed in April 2024

Location and friendly staff

Stayed in March 2024

Not a lot of restaurants near by

The rooms, location and breakfast

Stayed in March 2024

Fabulous location with breakfast overlooking the Sundays River. Lovely cooked breakfast with fresh bread. The trip into Addo organised by Dungbeetle River Lodge was also excellent and our guide was very informative and able to get us to all the right spots to see as many animals as possible.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

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!!!

Stayed in March 2024

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.

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.

Stayed in March 2024

Perhaps a Pool, because the river they offered as Pool did not look very inviting, but this is a personal objeción.

Everything was clase to perfect

Stayed in February 2024

Can't think of anything worth mentioning. Could even walk to a nice local restaurant for dinner called Grunters.

Lovely property in a perfect location on the Sundays River and a few minutes drive from the Addo Elephant Park entrance. Great attention to detail. Nothing was too much trouble. Leona and Derek were very welcoming. Delicious breakfast and very comfy bed.

Stayed in February 2024

Great ambient and location and super costs

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing.

The warm, friendly welcome, the beautiful view and the luxurious suite.

Stayed in January 2024

Felt a little uneasy in the location with No one on site after office hours ( although to be fair there was a number to call should there be a problem and the person only five minutes away )

Leona runs a very well organised place . Wonderful breakfasts with homemade bread , selection of jams and marmalades , and nicely cooked breakfast ( with local sausage ) Enjoyed the river views and the little courtyard with wonderful weaver birds nesting in the trees

Stayed in February 2024

It was all good! We found nothing to improve!

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.

Stayed in January 2024

Good breakfast and helpful hosts which offer a very good safari for addo elephant park

Stayed in January 2024

Cold water in the shower

Breakfast was outstanding

Stayed in January 2024

We stayed at the Dungbeetle River Lodge for only one night, on our way to the private game reserves more to the north. But it was enough to notice the attention to details, the quality of the bed, the beautiful view of the breakfast terrace… it was a lovely experience. Thanks!

Stayed in December 2023

Perfectly located, lovely breakfast, clean rooms and welcoming

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing

Locatie en expertise

Stayed in December 2023