Addo Gateway Lodge

The 3 star TGCSA rated Lodge is ideally situated close to all major game parks, in a small village, Cannonville, nestled along and the banks of the beautiful Sundays River. Surrounded by a beautiful and tranquil garden, just off the N2, 35 kilometres East of Port Elizabeth. The Lodge is only 5 kilometre from the new South Entrance of the Addo Elephant National Park (Camp Matyholweni) and is an ideal stop-over for anyone who would like to visit the this park and other Game Parks in the vicinity.

We offer B and B facilities as well as Self-catering in lodge. We have two double rooms and one family room which sleeps eight people. All rooms have their own en suite shower/toilet and bathroom facilities, own entrance, TV, fan, fridge, microwave, heater, coffee/tea facilities and indoor braai and in the thatched lapa/lounge/dining area. All this at affordable prices. Also available is The Sundays River Ferry which is designed to accommodate a maximum of 30 passengers to cruise on the beautiful Sundays River from Cannonville Slipway to the mouth and for up to 18 kilometre upstream. The ferry is fully licensed, insured and surveyed by the south African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and is skippered by a qualified Captain.

The craft boasts an upper deck with fresh water on tap with flushing toilet facility. There are sufficient seats for all passengers to be seated and it can accommodate access for wheel chairs. The ferrys owners are committed to conservation of the environment and the ecology of the river and therefore ensure that no waste materials are released into the river. The river offers wonderful scenery from the magnificent coastal sand dunes; prawn and pencil bait mud banks to the prolific bird life and indigenous fauna and flora along its banks. It also on occasion, boasts ancient shell middens of the Strandloper/Khoisan people from a few thousand years ago who used to live in this area and in the dunes. The ferry offers a number of cruise packages for local and overseas tourists as well as educational trips for scholars. We offer cruises from one hour up to 5 hours being: 1. short cruise up and down river for one hour; 2. 2 2half hours full cruise up and down river with a stop at the majestic dunes at the river mouth to explore or swim in the safe lagoon; and 3. Private bookings for parties, braais, conferences or team building. We are confident that this experience will be the highlight of all the outdoor activities in this area. We look forward having you on board. Please note B and B on request.

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Reviews

"Meeting Maggie and Les again after 2 years."

24 September 2018

"Loved the feeling of visiting very good friends.Need another mirror in the bathroom above the basin."
"The hostess is very friendle"

25 July 2018

"I loved the position near the river. I wasn't crazy about the breakfast. I would have liked DSTV ******************************************************* Dear Rodney and Sonja Thanks for the nice overall review and we do hope you will visit us again soon. I am sorry that you did not particularly like the breakfast, but as we have quoted Continental, (and we offered more !) (scrambled eggs, roasted croissants, etc) I really thought you would have enjoyed it. We do wish you would have mentioned this whilst at the table, and we would have satisfied you then. Please know if you visit your daughter again, to stay with us and we will make up for it by taking your order prior, to what you would love for breakfast, as we have always received high compliments for our service and breakfasts. Regards to Sonja Stay well Maggie ADDO GATEWAY LODGE "
"Cannonville"

03 April 2018

"Friendly service. Walking distance from river. ************************************************* Dear Bennadette Thanks for the lovely review and we do hope you will visit us soon It was great meeting you and Andre Hope you had a great weekend-away Warm regards Maggie and Les ADDO GATEWAY LODGE "
"seeing a Brown Hyena in Addo Elephant Park"

07 February 2018

"The self catering accommodation was perfect for our requirements, except the TV/Dstv was not working."
"Friendly hosts"

16 October 2017

"The payment release from SafariNow to the hosts before our checkin could have made our stay more pleasant as the hosts were worried that they would not be paid since we have stayed already and they were not paid as yet."
"This place was a real eye-opener"

18 March 2017

"Maggie the hostess is an amazing person. So bubbly, full of energy, always attentive and a very nice lady to boot. I have nothing negative to say about our (too short) stay. Everything was tip-top, the accommodation is huge and will cater for a family very well, breakie was magic, an okay pub/grill place is just down the road. The setting is just a 1 minute walk to the river. Great place!"
"Adkins"

16 December 2016

"I would recommend the lodge - Maggi is a very friendly and helpful hostess and the accommodation was very comfortabel - would definitely stay there again, should I need to overnight in the area"
"Perfect stop over"

05 April 2016

"Lovely unit and very welcoming. Breakfast was amazing and the location was perfect - walked along the river and close to Addo."
"Maggie, the great host"

21 December 2010

"Our room was very comfortable and found Maggie to be an excellent host. We enjoyed our stay."
"Great stay at Addo Gateway Lodge"

20 February 2010

"Our thanks to Maggie and Les for a wonderful stay at their lodge. The accommodation was spacious and well-equipped and Maggie and Les were very helpful. Maggie arranged for my son to go quad biking and Les took us on a lovely cruise on the Sundays River ferry. He was also very informative with his knowledge of bonsai. We would definitely stay there again, and recommend the lodge without hesitation to friends. Thanks again, Maggie and Les!"
"Convenient getaway for Addo Elephant National Park"

04 May 2008

"Overall our stay was very good.The hospitality in particular was excellent and the owners are extremely friendly and kind.Breakfasts were excellent and the b&b is conveniently located to the entrance of the Addo Elephant National Park.Our room had twin beds rather than a large double bed which we would have preferred. We would highly recommend the establishment particularly if you are looking to stay for a night or two and you would like easy access to the Addo Park."
"Excellent, "

01 May 2008

" Good hosts and lovely place"
"Lovely! "

03 February 2008

"Thank you so much Maggie and Les for the warming hospitality.The breakfast was absolutely fantastic (so much to eat and so good!) and the rooms were nicely decorated. You can park your car off street,but it was very safe around here anyway. Addo Gateway Lodge is a nice starting point to go to Addo and the surrounding area (Sundays River Mouth). "
"Fantastic"

21 January 2008

"It was absolutely amazing, will definitely stay at Addo Gateway Lodge."
"Friendly"

04 January 2008

"One of the friendliest place to stay. The room is clean and tidy. The village also feel safe with a friendly bar and restaurant near by. Also really enjoy the boat trip and walk on the dunn. The house is fully equiped the only down side is the lack of privacy because we have to share the house with other people. Not recommended place for honeymooners but best for family. "
"The home away from home experience"

17 September 2007

"Maggie, Thanx so much for making our stay a very enjoyable one. Everything was superb, from the friendly greeting to the sad goodbye.We really had a fantastic time. I would recommend your lodge to everyone I know.Hope you are feeling better after the operation."
"Unexpectedly, perfect"

14 July 2007

"5 star reception, a warm welcome by a very pretty small framed blonde lady; for every weary traveller fresh orange juice in champagne goblets, little hot facecloths for the face and hands, heated rooms, little flowers on neatly backfolded toilet paper and soaps, friendly furnishings and pictures taken of each group of guests pasted into the guest book! We were really surprised because we have been around a lot, also in other countries and nowhere except 5 star hotels like the Palace at Sun City did we receive so much special attention.Professional handling of finances and administration as well. Within the next couple of months the guest house will be able to take more people and the use of an indoor pool as well. It is near where the river runs into the sea, lovely and peacefull although between other houses. "
"Great location!"

11 July 2007

"We enjoyed staying with Maggie and Les. The location is literally across the road from Addo Elephant Park and just 30 minutes from Port Elizabeth. Very convenient and they are such nice and friendly people. It was very affordable as well."
"Wonderful Experience"

29 March 2007

"Staying with Maggie was just the dream service we always admired in our SA round trip. All recommendations worked out exactly as promised. The new south entrance to Addo make this Lodge ideal for all visitors. All we missed was a door to the en suite shower/toilet."
"Brilliant"

16 March 2007

"A warm welcome, orange juice and a face cloth to freshen up. Maggie went out of her way to ensure everything was perfect for us - every request could be satisfied. Such easy access to Addo and a wonderful safari with Schotia close by. We had a great time."
"Fantastic"

05 March 2007

"Thank you so much Maggie and Les for making our stay a very memorable one. Your hospitality and knowledge of the area and it's attractions were great! Thanks for making us feel a part of your family."
"Uitstekend"

07 November 2006

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07 November 2006

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"FABULOUS"

02 October 2006

"A very big thank you to Maggie and Les for making our stay such a wonderful experience. The kids really had fun."
"FABULOUS"

02 October 2006

"A very big thank youto Maggie and Les for making our stay such a wonderful experience.The kids really had fun."