Avoca River Cabins

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Staff

9.2

Property highlights

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About this property

Set on a citrus farm on the banks of the Sundays River, Avoca River Cabins offers game drives, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a children’s playground and conference and wedding facilities. The cottages, houses and chalets come with private patios or balconies and views of the Sundays River. Each includes self-catering kitchen facilities or access to a shared kitchen. Breakfast and dinner can also be arranged in advance. Guests can relax by the swimming pool or in the garden. Free private parking is available on site. and free WiFi is available at the main dining area and at the pool. Addo Elephant National Park is 12 mi away and Avoca River Cabins offers guided game drives to this national park. Avoca River Cabins is located 25 mi from Colchester. Port Elizabeth Airport is 47 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Breakfast

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Adrian
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“wonderful location on the estate, so peaceful, would definitly return”
Martijn
Belgium Belgium
“Beautiful cottage with beautiful views. Not too far from Addo NP. Nice bobotie dinner.”
Denise
Canada Canada
“I only have great things to say about this place. When we arrived by motorcycle it was very very hot. The manager upgraded us to a little chalet so that it would be cooler and more comfortable for us. The whole property is beautiful and well...”
Conrad
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful location and the swimming pool and jungle gym and river were great. Staff were super friendly and we enjoyed our stay. The chalet was laid out quite nicely.”
Sebastian
South Africa South Africa
“We had a wonderful stay, it's very picturesque and there is so much nature and wildlife. Heinrich was amazingly helpful and booked an amazing guided tour for us to the elephant national park and really went above and beyond to accommodate us....”
Nicky
South Africa South Africa
“We enjoyed the views, peace and quiet and being surrounded by nature. Beds were comfortable and there was good Wi-Fi. We enjoyed the quality of the water and friendly staff. We enjoyed picking lemons”
Di
South Africa South Africa
“Accommodation and helpfulness of the staff was excellent. We were sorry we didn't book an extra night, the resort has so much to offer for young and older families.”
Jacolien
Netherlands Netherlands
“What a beautiful cabin, such beautiful styling. Comfortable beds, great shower, fully equiped kitchen. Beautiful seating area inside and outside. Such a shame we only had one night here.”
Karyne
Canada Canada
“Fantastic place, fantastic facilities, with playground for kids, pool, lovely grounds surrounded by citrus farms, well equipped bungalows. Loved everything! Wish we could have stayed longer. Warmly recommend if in need of accommodation near Addo...”
Bosman
South Africa South Africa
“Lovely setting, we stayed in the Tree Tops cabin. Easy walk down to the Sunday River. Swimming pool and playground for the kids was such a hit. Lovely to sit by the river and we even braved the canoes - great way to see the river. Peaceful...”

Managed by View of the Sunday's River

Company review score: 9.2Based on 478 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Avoca is a working citrus farm. Dave and Judy moved to the Valley in 1979 with their two small children Tracey and Steven. Avoca River Cabins is a family run accommodation establishment since 1998. Dave & Judy are the owners and Tracey, their daughter, Avoca also offers guided game drives to the Addo Elephant Park - see image of vehicle in the Gallery. Game drive bookings can be paid by most credit cards. Riaan & Wayne are the 2 managers, and together with their outstanding staff will make your stay a memorable one.

Property info

Located on a beautiful citrus farm alongside the Sundays River. Avoca, which means "The meeting of the waters". Riverside chalets, Mud Huts, Bush Camp Cottages, Our Uncle Townies Farmhouse and the famous Tree-Tops Cottage. Avoca is a place where family can relax and children are expected to play and have fun in a safe environment. Two swimming pools and playground available for guests as well as canoes freely available. We also offer open-sided game viewing safaris into the Addo Elephant Park. Breakfast & dinner can be arranged in advance. We look forward to welcoming you.

Neighborhood info

We are situated in the beautiful citrus and rose growing area of the Sundays River Valley, 20 minutes drive from the Addo Elephant National Park. <script async src="https://badge.hotelstatic.com/embed.js" data-url="https://www.booking.com/hotel/za/avoca-river-cabins.html" data-size="103" data-position="inline" data-clickable="true"></script>

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Orchard Room - Set Menu - Not an A la carte menu.
  • Cuisine
    African
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Avoca River Cabins

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Breakfast

House rules

Avoca River Cabins takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 10:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Avoca River Cabins 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 10:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.