Happy Jackal | House in Colchester

| 8.9 (221 Reviews) |   11 Bedrooms  9 Bathrooms  25 Guests
Colchester House | Happy Jackal

11 Bedroom House in Colchester

Happy Jackal is conveniently located 1.2 mi from the South Gate to Addo National Park. The main lodge home offers 3 standard ground floor and 2 luxury 1st floor room with patios and decks, with a view of our Sundays River. These rooms include a scrumptious breakfast with fruit, yogurt, juice, a hot meat and daily home baked bread and jams from our trees. We have 5 self-catering units for 1 up to 6 people. Breakfast may be ordered n advance at an additional fee. The guest house offers a range of facilities, including solar heated outdoor pool and free parking, free wi-fi, small bar fridges and google android tv’s. Laundry facilities (ash and dry only) and safety deposit boxes are also offered. Activities such as FULL day game drives on our own open game viewing vehicle with our lovely Nature Site Guide, sand boarding, sunset river boat cruises (especially the sunset cruise), can be arranged in advance at an additional fee. We also have our own jetty where you can moor your own boat or fish from (you however MUST bring along your own licenses), or just sit at our bird hide and look at the various bird species. You might even be lucky to spot the otter. Light lunches, Picnic platters or dinner is also to be booked in advance, at an additional fee, as it is on request certain days only. The Happy Jackal is 25 mi from Port Elizabeth, 2 minutes from the south gate of Addo and a 5 minute drive from the main N2 route.. Happy Jackal is a beautiful establishment, where you would return to, once you have visited. Management and staff will look after you that you would not want to leave. We have plenty return guests who became part of the Happy Jackal family..

Happy Jackal is located in Colchester.

This 11 Bedrooms House is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Guest Services, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 221 reviews with the average score of 8.9 . Coming to Colchester and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this House for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 11 Bedrooms House if you want to learn more about this ODS place in Colchester. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Happy Jackal in Colchester is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Happy Jackal”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this House, please let us know.

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5 Riverside Drive, Colchester, Addo, Colchester, 6175, South Africa

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Private Beach
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage
  • Free parking
Activities
  • Private beach area
  • Game drives
  • Canoeing
  • Beach
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Designated smoking area
Guest Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Concierge
  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Laundry
  • Packed lunches
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor pool
  • Picnic area
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Cashless payment available
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
Spa
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Heated pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport pickup
  • Airport drop-off

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Infant Policy
Cots are available from age 0 to 2 without price in crib
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. the property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.92
Location:
9.4
Staff:
9.59
Facilities:
8.59
Comfort:
8.93
Cleanliness:
8.81
Tamzin
Apr 26, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
New Zealand
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Towels

General

Trash cans, Key access, Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Air conditioning, Safe, Electric blankets, Heating

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Patio

View

Garden view, Lake view, River view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Concierge services
Luxury Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 35 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Towels

General

Trash cans, Key access, Fan, Carpeted, Safe, Electric blankets, Heating

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Radio, Flat-screen TV, TV

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Patio, Balcony

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

Garden view, Lake view, River view, View

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Concierge services
Cottage (2 Adults and 2 Children)
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 75 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Towels

General

Trash cans, Key access, Tile/Marble floor, Private entrance, Fan, Safe, Heating, Fire extinguisher

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Kitchen, Electric kettle, Toaster, Refrigerator, Microwave, Stovetop, Oven, Wine glasses, Kitchenware, Dining table

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Patio, Barbecue, Outdoor dining area

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Garden view, Inner courtyard view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Concierge services
Comfort Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 35 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Towels

General

Trash cans, Key access, Tile/Marble floor, Private entrance, Fan, Air conditioning, Safe, Heating, Fire extinguisher

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Toaster, Refrigerator, Microwave, Stovetop, Kitchenette, Wine glasses, Kitchenware, Dining table

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Patio

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Garden view, Inner courtyard view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Concierge services
Three-Bedroom House
Room Type: Vacation Home
Room Size: 130 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Shared bathroom, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Guest bathroom, Towels

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Trash cans, Key access, Tile/Marble floor, Private entrance, Carpeted, Air conditioning, Heating, Fire extinguisher, Hardwood or parquet floors

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Patio, Balcony, Barbecue

Kitchen

Kitchen, Electric kettle, Toaster, Refrigerator, Microwave, High chair, Stovetop, Oven, Wine glasses, Kitchenware, Dining table

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

View

Landmark view, Garden view, Pool view, View, Mountain view, Inner courtyard view

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Pool with a view

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Concierge services
Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 75 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Bathtub, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Towels

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Toaster, Refrigerator, Microwave, Stovetop, Kitchenette, Wine glasses, Kitchenware, Dining table

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area

Outdoors

Patio, Barbecue

General

Trash cans, Private entrance, Key access, Tile/Marble floor

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Garden view, Inner courtyard view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Studio
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Towels

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Toaster, Refrigerator, Microwave, Stovetop, Kitchenette, Wine glasses, Kitchenware

Living Area

Sitting area

Outdoors

Patio, Barbecue

General

Trash cans, Private entrance, Key access, Tile/Marble floor

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Garden view, Inner courtyard view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Deluxe Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 42 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Suite

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Towels

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Trash cans, Key access, Tile/Marble floor, Private entrance, Air conditioning

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Toaster, Refrigerator, Microwave, Stovetop, Kitchenette, Wine glasses, Kitchenware

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Patio, Balcony, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Sitting area

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Garden view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

FAQ's

Is this Happy Jackal pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Happy Jackal?

Check-in time for Happy Jackal starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Happy Jackal have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Happy Jackal has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Happy Jackal?

Best-rates for the Happy Jackal starts from $97 per night with includes Accessibility, Restaurant, Laundry, Balcony/Terrace, TV, View, Ocean View, Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Internet, Air Conditioner, Designated Smoking Area, Oceanfront, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Guest Services, Breakfast, Pool, Private Beach, Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Parking with all other facilities. ODS matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Happy Jackal a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Happy Jackal wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Happy Jackal has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Happy Jackal?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Happy Jackal indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Happy Jackal?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Happy Jackal are as follows: Free cancellation Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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