Addo Elephant Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve
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Summary of reviewsAddo Elephant Safari Lodge at Bellevue Forest Reserve offers a remarkable experience characterized by its exceptional location, warm hospitality, and quality amenities. Nestled in a serene environment surrounded by stunning vistas, the lodge provides a tranquil retreat ideal for nature lovers. Its proximity to Addo Elephant National Park and Schotia National Park enables easy access to unforgettable safari adventures, including unique giraffe tours and walks.
Guests consistently praise the dining experience, with breakfast and dinner receiving high accolades for their quality, variety, and deliciousness. Dining outdoors amidst the natural beauty enhances the charm, while communal dinners foster a friendly atmosphere among travelers. The chef's daily changing menu of local cuisine receives commendations, although the cost is occasionally debated.
Accommodations at the lodge, including spacious tents and rooms, are noted for their cleanliness and comfort. Visitors appreciate the well-maintained facilities, modern amenities, and beautiful surroundings. The tidiness of the lodge is consistently highlighted, suggesting high standards of maintenance, complemented by the helpful and attentive housekeeping staff.
The lodge's staff is renowned for their exceptional service, consistently going above and beyond to create a memorable experience. Their friendliness, attentiveness, and professionalism contribute significantly to the welcoming atmosphere, ensuring guests feel at home.
The comfortable beds further enhance the stay, providing a pleasant and cozy experience, especially with thoughtful touches like hot water bottles for cooler nights. Although there is some variation in preference regarding mattress firmness, the overall consensus is positive.
In summary, Addo Elephant Safari Lodge at Bellevue Forest Reserve is a highly recommended destination offering luxury, adventure, and tranquility, supported by excellent service and remarkable natural beauty.
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Guests consistently praise the dining experience, with breakfast and dinner receiving high accolades for their quality, variety, and deliciousness. Dining outdoors amidst the natural beauty enhances the charm, while communal dinners foster a friendly atmosphere among travelers. The chef's daily changing menu of local cuisine receives commendations, although the cost is occasionally debated.
Accommodations at the lodge, including spacious tents and rooms, are noted for their cleanliness and comfort. Visitors appreciate the well-maintained facilities, modern amenities, and beautiful surroundings. The tidiness of the lodge is consistently highlighted, suggesting high standards of maintenance, complemented by the helpful and attentive housekeeping staff.
The lodge's staff is renowned for their exceptional service, consistently going above and beyond to create a memorable experience. Their friendliness, attentiveness, and professionalism contribute significantly to the welcoming atmosphere, ensuring guests feel at home.
The comfortable beds further enhance the stay, providing a pleasant and cozy experience, especially with thoughtful touches like hot water bottles for cooler nights. Although there is some variation in preference regarding mattress firmness, the overall consensus is positive.
In summary, Addo Elephant Safari Lodge at Bellevue Forest Reserve is a highly recommended destination offering luxury, adventure, and tranquility, supported by excellent service and remarkable natural beauty.
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This lodge includes a car park and offers free private parking on-site. Accessible parking is also available.
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Guest Reviews
Addo Elephant Safari Lodge at Bellevue Forest Reserve boasts an exceptional location immersed in the heart of nature. Surrounded by stunning vistas and tranquil landscapes, the lodge offers visitors a beautifully peaceful and small-scale retreat. Nestled within Bellevue Forest Reserve, guests experience breathtaking views and remarkable tranquility, which truly cater to those in search of serenity and a break from the crowds.
The proximity to Addo Elephant National Park is a particular highlight, making it a convenient base for exploring nearby attractions like Schotia National Park. The lodge provides easy access to unforgettable safari adventures, including a unique giraffe tour and a highly recommended giraffe walk, enhancing the allure of this location.
Despite its closeness to the bustling N10, the ambiance and setting align perfectly with guests' expectations for a harmonious natural escape. Visitors consistently praise the lodge's stunning surroundings, with panoramic views from a beautiful deck overlooking the hills and valleys. Overall, the exceptional location and cozy atmosphere of Addo Elephant Safari Lodge create a delightful experience for those seeking luxury and adventure in a pristine environment.
At Addo Elephant Safari Lodge in Bellevue Forest Reserve, breakfast is an experience to savor. The morning meal consistently receives high praise for its quality and selection, often described as amazing, excellent, and very good. Guests find the buffet both generous and varied, offering delicious and fresh options that leave a delightful impression. A standout feature is enjoying breakfast outdoors, whether on the open deck or the terrace, where sweeping views and the proximity to the waterhole provide a serene and picturesque backdrop. This setting adds a special charm to the dining experience, making it memorable despite occasional mentions of it being standard fare. The attentive and courteous staff further enhance the meal, contributing to the overall enjoyment and satisfaction. Whether savoring waffles or other tasty dishes, enjoying breakfast amidst the natural beauty of Belleview Forest is undoubtedly a highlight for guests.
The dining experience at Addo Elephant Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve generally receives high praise from guests. Many visitors note the variety and quality of the meals, highlighting the abundance and deliciousness of both breakfast and dinner. The evening meals are often described as excellent, with frequent commendations for the daily changing three-course menu that features local cuisine. Some guests had the best dinner of their trip along the garden route here, appreciating the opportunity to eat among the wildlife in the reserve.
Dining at the lodge offers a communal experience, as guests share their meals at a long table, fostering a friendly atmosphere. This setup is particularly enjoyed during the outdoor dinners, contributing to memorable evenings shared with fellow travelers. The chef receives accolades for creating delicious dishes, ensuring that the food remains both varied and appealing each evening.
Overall, guests appreciate the well-prepared and high-quality food, although a few indicate that the price does not always represent good value. Nevertheless, the dinner experience is highly recommended, complemented by the lovely dining room and excellent service.
Addo Elephant Safari Lodge, located within the Bellevue Forest Reserve, offers guests a unique and inviting experience with its varied accommodation options. The rooms and tents provide ample space and are consistently praised for their cleanliness and comfort. Many visitors found the tents to be an evocative and exciting lodging choice, delivering a cozy experience with added features like small terraces. Despite a few mentions of rooms being more compact than expected, the overall impression is positive, with many appreciating the modern and well-maintained facilities, including comfortable beds and added amenities like coffee bars.
The lodge’s environment complements the accommodation with a beautifully laid-out garden, terrace, and lounge, contributing to a sense of tranquility. The property itself is described as warm and inviting, fostering a relaxing atmosphere for guests. Overall, the combination of clean, beautiful rooms and tranquil surroundings creates a pleasant stay that many travelers have enjoyed and recommend.
Addo Elephant Safari Lodge at Bellevue Forest Reserve has received a range of feedback regarding its beds, with many guests noting their comfort. A consistent theme among the reviews is the overall pleasant experience with the beds being described as lovely and very comfortable, contributing to a great stay. Some guests appreciated thoughtful touches like the provision of hot water bottles, adding warmth and coziness, especially enjoyed during cooler nights.
However, there have been mixed feelings, with a few mentions of mattresses being sagging or beds being too hard for some tastes. Despite these occasional concerns, the general consensus leans towards comfort, with the majority of guests satisfied, enhancing their safari adventure at the lodge. Overall, the accommodation is deemed very nice, with additional positive notes on the welcoming atmosphere, ensuring guests feel well cared for during their stay.
Addo Elephant Safari Lodge at Bellevue Forest Reserve offers a commendable level of cleanliness, consistently impressing guests with the tidiness of the rooms and overall property maintenance. The rooms are described as very clean, beautiful, and well-equipped, making visitors feel comfortable during their stay. The venue itself is praised for being spotless, suggesting that the lodge maintains high standards in ensuring its facilities are appealing and hygienic. Guests highlight an attractive facility paired with pleasant and attentive staff, enhancing the overall experience. The lodge's setting is appreciated for being nice and well-located, providing a cozy and comfortable atmosphere, particularly with the clean tents and rooms. Despite minor concerns regarding the bathroom, the housekeeping staff are recognized for being extremely helpful and caring, further contributing to the reassuring cleanliness throughout the lodge.
Addo Elephant Safari Lodge at Bellevue Forest Reserve is renowned for its exceptional staff, who consistently go above and beyond to create a memorable experience for guests. Visitors frequently highlight the staff's friendliness, attentiveness, and accommodating nature. From the moment of arrival, the warm and welcoming environment set by the team makes guests feel right at home. The lodge's personnel, including the knowledgeable rangers, are dedicated and attentive to the needs and wishes of their guests. Their professionalism and kindness contribute significantly to the overall delightful experience at the lodge. Whether it's the helpful nature of the staff or their incredible hospitality, the team at Bellevue Forest Reserve undoubtedly leaves a lasting positive impression on its guests.
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Location
The proximity to Addo Elephant National Park is a particular highlight, making it a convenient base for exploring nearby attractions like Schotia National Park. The lodge provides easy access to unforgettable safari adventures, including a unique giraffe tour and a highly recommended giraffe walk, enhancing the allure of this location.
Despite its closeness to the bustling N10, the ambiance and setting align perfectly with guests' expectations for a harmonious natural escape. Visitors consistently praise the lodge's stunning surroundings, with panoramic views from a beautiful deck overlooking the hills and valleys. Overall, the exceptional location and cozy atmosphere of Addo Elephant Safari Lodge create a delightful experience for those seeking luxury and adventure in a pristine environment.
Breakfast
Dinner
Dining at the lodge offers a communal experience, as guests share their meals at a long table, fostering a friendly atmosphere. This setup is particularly enjoyed during the outdoor dinners, contributing to memorable evenings shared with fellow travelers. The chef receives accolades for creating delicious dishes, ensuring that the food remains both varied and appealing each evening.
Overall, guests appreciate the well-prepared and high-quality food, although a few indicate that the price does not always represent good value. Nevertheless, the dinner experience is highly recommended, complemented by the lovely dining room and excellent service.
Rooms
The lodge’s environment complements the accommodation with a beautifully laid-out garden, terrace, and lounge, contributing to a sense of tranquility. The property itself is described as warm and inviting, fostering a relaxing atmosphere for guests. Overall, the combination of clean, beautiful rooms and tranquil surroundings creates a pleasant stay that many travelers have enjoyed and recommend.
Beds
However, there have been mixed feelings, with a few mentions of mattresses being sagging or beds being too hard for some tastes. Despite these occasional concerns, the general consensus leans towards comfort, with the majority of guests satisfied, enhancing their safari adventure at the lodge. Overall, the accommodation is deemed very nice, with additional positive notes on the welcoming atmosphere, ensuring guests feel well cared for during their stay.
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No, Addo Elephant Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Addo Elephant Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve.
No, Addo Elephant Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Addo Elephant Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve.
No, Addo Elephant Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve doesn't have a gym.
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