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Superior Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Fish Eagle Suite )
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Elephant Suite )
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Big 5 Suite )
534 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lion Suite )
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Cottage (River Cottage )
1862 square feet
6 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Afrika Suite )
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms
850 square feet
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale riverwalk bed & breakfast, walk to Sundays River Dunes

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Dungbeetle River Lodge in Colchester, you'll be on the riverwalk, just a 4-minute walk from Sundays River Dunes and a 5-minute drive from Matyholweni Gate. This upscale bed & breakfast is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Coega Conference Centre and 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a lazy river and bicycles to rent. This bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. This business-friendly bed & breakfast also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite secured self parking is complimentary.

Dungbeetle River Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Lazy river
  • Daily
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Free breakfast
  • Secured parking
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Free self parking
  • Nature reserve
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Free full breakfast
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 10
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Off-street parking
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Lazy river
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Dungbeetle River Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Colchester bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • LCD TV
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 3
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Area rug/s in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Where to Eat

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a lazy river.

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

  • Game viewing nearby
  • Fishing on site
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Boat and paddles on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Canoe on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Boat tours on site
  • Pedal boat on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

Check-in time ends at 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts credit cards

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Mastercard and American Express. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Grey water recycling system

Humane animal treatment

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Comprehensive food waste policy

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Comprehensive recycling policy

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Commonly-touched surfaces are not cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is not cleaned with disinfectant

Security system

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

No front desk

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Renewable energy source - solar

No gap period between guest stays

Hotel Names

  • Dungbeetle River Lodge Colchester
  • Dungbeetle River Colchester
  • Dungbeetle River
  • Dungbeetle River Colchester
  • Dungbeetle River Lodge Colchester
  • Dungbeetle River Lodge Bed & breakfast
  • Dungbeetle River Lodge Bed & breakfast Colchester

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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