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Chrislin African Lodge

4.0 star property
Lodge with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Addo Elephant National Park

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Garden view
Room, 1 Queen Bed (Valencia hut) | In-room safe, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Off Valentine Road, Hermiston Farm, Addo, Eastern Cape, 6105
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari
  • Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Sundays River Dunes
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

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Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Valencia hut) | In-room safe, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Valencia hut)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Cabin

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room (Garden Hut) | In-room safe, bed sheets

Room (Garden Hut)

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 2 Twin Beds (Orchard hut)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room (Orchard hut)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Addo

Chrislin African Lodge places you 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Addo Elephant National Park and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout. This 18-room, 4-star lodge has free breakfast along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Botanical Reserve - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout - 28 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Volkswagen Factory and Museum - 54 min drive - 39.0 miles
  • Sundays River Dunes - 57 min drive - 40.4 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Molo Lolo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Elephant House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Valentine Hall - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Africanos Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hazels Organic Country Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Chrislin African Lodge

Lodge with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Addo Elephant National Park
Guests of Chrislin African Lodge enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an area shuttle. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a picnic area.
Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

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

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sneezewoods

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Built in 1989
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 8 PM and 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 200

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 500.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 8 PM and 10 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 200 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 500.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Property is also known as

Chrislin African Lodge Addo
Chrislin African Lodge
Chrislin African Addo
Chrislin African
Chrislin African Lodge Addo
Chrislin African Lodge Lodge
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Chrislin African Lodge?

Chrislin African Lodge provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Chrislin African Lodge?

This lodge is located in Addo, close to Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout and Botanical Reserve.

Is parking available on site at Chrislin African Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Does Chrislin African Lodge have a casino at the property?

No, Chrislin African Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Chrislin African Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Chrislin African Lodge a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this lodge, including an outdoor pool, a garden-view restaurant, and safaris.

Are there hot tubs at Chrislin African Lodge?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Chrislin African Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Chrislin African Lodge serves free English breakfast at Sneezewoods each morning.

Will Chrislin African Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Chrislin African Lodge.

Does Chrislin African Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Chrislin African Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Chrislin African Lodge comes with a balcony with some featuring garden views.

Does Chrislin African Lodge have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Chrislin African Lodge.

Chrislin African Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a beautiful property, near the main roadso easy to find. The staff are all lovely, friendly etc. The main problem was a mix up with my partners breakfast, the order was not correct when he cleary stated what he wanted. Nothing major but annoying and shouldn't happen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Found Chrislin Lodge very comfortable and relaxing. Well organised establishment, safe with friendly staff. Close to Addo Elephant park, only downside was the condition of the access roads, where road works are being conducted.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Freda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gideon, Armonk

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Addo park. the set up with the huts as accommodation is like a movie of old africa. We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

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

Great get away.

The venue was really great, staff were outstanding and food was delicious. We enjoyed a relaxing time at Chrislin, also close to the Addo.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

An Excellent Experience

A wonderful experience from check in to check out. Wonderful room, wonderful bed, great shower, excellent meals. A great value too. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Padraig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The traditional style of this lodge makes it a lovely setting. This was our second stay at the lodge (after a gap of 11 years!), and it was even better than we remembered. Highly recommended. Wifi could be stronger, and laundry service offered on premises would be appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food at restaurant. Helpful staff to arrange our trips. Lovely grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marios

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Ian, Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent choice if visiting Addo

Chrislin lodge is really guest house rather than a hotel so don't expect a residents lounge and full services during the day. Dinner is a fixed menu at a fixed time but the food is excellent, as was breakfast. The rooms are mud built traditional rondavels which gives the place character but inside are spacious and comfortable with air conditioning if required. Crisscross Adventures is an associated company based round the corner and provide a range of game drives and other activities. We did the half day game drive and the 3 houry canoe trip - both excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

8/10 Good

M, UK

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

Lovely setting

We stayed here for 4 nights, but that was 2 nights too long. We wanted a quiet hotel with a pool near Addo Park and the thatched lodges were novel.The grounds and pool are great....They dont tell you about the crop spraying nearby some nights in the brochure, which is noisy. Most people seem to stay for 1 or 2 nights then move on.This probably explains the limited menu offered which is repeated every couple of days. The area has a huge choice of B&B and Chrislin needs some tweaking to be great value.

6/10 Okay

Logan

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Relaxing break

Excellent reception,nice pool,rooms need more on the cleaning up side,daily breakfast menu needs a bit of work,apart from that nity stuff...it was great

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food the hotel restaurant "sneezewood". We enjoyed the 3 course dinner, which was fantastic.

8/10 Good

Tomi

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

Great value lodge near Addo.

Great value lodge near to Addo. Food was fantastic, but not cheap. Our room was very spacious with a comfortable (hard) bed. People were very friendly and our stay was uncomplicated.

10/10 Excellent

LL, Canberra, Austraia

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

Great place to stay for Addo NP

10/10 Excellent

Diane, UK

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

A great place to stay when visiting Addo

A lovely weekend - fab location close to the park. They work with CrissCross Tours who gave us a wonderful full day elephant safari and then half day river trip. Very friendly - could not do enough for you! Nice grounds and lovely food

8/10 Good

John, Croydon

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

Highly recommended

Large, airy bedroom with fridge and tea making. Very helpful staff, excellent breakfasts though evening meals very average. Not enough pool loungers Excellent location for sightseeing

8/10 Good

Kevin

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