The lounge, opening onto the dining area
Coastal & self-catering Near the South Gate Walk to the lagoon

Colchester Suites

Relaxed coastal living near the park’s southern gate, with three self-catering suites, a pool and the lagoon within walking distance.

Suites
Three
Bedrooms
1, 2 or 3
Nearest gate
Addo South
Lagoon
Walking distance

The Sunshine Coast end of an Addo trip

Colchester Suites is a welcoming base near the southern entrance of Addo Elephant National Park, with easy access off the N2. It makes a convenient first stop after arriving at Gqeberha Airport, or a final stay before flying home. It is the one property in the group where the sea is as much the point as the park, with relaxed coastal living and wildlife twenty minutes away.

There are three spacious suites, with one-, two- and three-bedroom options. Every suite is fully self-catering with a full kitchen, its own living room and private entrances, so there are no meal times to work around.

The Sundays River Lagoon is within walking distance, and so is a supermarket. That combination of water activities, fishing, sandboarding and boat trips on one side and the national park on the other is what makes this a place people stay at for several nights rather than one.

The suites

Three self-catering suites, with one-, two- and three-bedroom options.

Two-bedroom suites

King beds that convert to two singles. The main bedroom is en-suite, with a separate bathroom for the second room.

King or twin En-suite + 2nd bathroom One, two or three bedrooms
Fully self-catering

A full kitchen with oven, stove, microwave, fridge, toaster and kitchen supplies, plus a living room and a sitting area.

Full kitchen Living room Kitchen supplies
Private entrances

Private front and back entrances and dedicated parking to each suite, so you come and go without passing anybody.

Private entrances Dedicated parking Non-smoking

What’s here

Swimming pool
Under-roof braai facility
Full kitchen in every suite
Private front and back entrances
Dedicated parking per suite
Secure and free parking
Laundry service
Room service
Free Wi-Fi
TV for streaming
Coffee and tea station
Fridge in every suite
Separate tub and shower
Cleaning service
Walking distance to the Sundays River Lagoon
Walking distance to a supermarket

Around the suites

The living areas, kitchens and bedrooms.

Good to know

Included
  • Full self-catering kitchen
  • Swimming pool and braai facility
  • Wi-Fi, secure parking and dedicated parking
  • Laundry and room service
Worth knowing
  • Self-catering, with no breakfast or dinner service
  • Three suites: one-, two- and three-bedroom options
  • Near the park’s southern entrance, easy access off the N2
  • The lagoon and a supermarket are within walking distance
  • We can help book dinners, boat trips, sandboarding and safari drives

Common questions

How many suites are there?
Three suites, with one-, two- and three-bedroom options. Ask us which arrangement best suits your group.
Is breakfast included?
The suites are self-catering. Check your booking for any extras and ask us about nearby shops and places to eat.
How far is the park?
Colchester is convenient for Addo's southern entrance at Matyholweni. Allow more travel time if you plan to use the main entrance near Addo.
What is there to do nearby?
Explore the Sundays River area or ask about boat trips, sandboarding and safaris. Activities depend on availability and conditions.
Is there a pool?
Check the suite details when booking, or ask us to confirm pool and braai access for your stay.
Can we get safari collection from here?
Colchester is outside our included 15 km pickup area around Addo. Ask about transfer options before booking a safari.