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Happy Jackal

3.0 star property

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Fishing
Hanekom Studio Self-catering | Living area
Hanekom Studio Self-catering | Private kitchen
Game drive

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
5 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, Colchester, Eastern Cape, 6175
  • Sundays River Dunes
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Matyholweni Gate
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Room 3

Room 3

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Hanekom Studio Self-catering

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room 2

Room 2

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 5

Room 5

  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room 4

Room 4

  • 53 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Hanekom Cottage Self-catering

Hanekom Cottage Self-catering

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Davenport House self-catering

Davenport House self-catering

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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King unit self-catering

King unit self-catering

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Room 1

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage self-catering Room Only | Living area

Cottage self-catering Room Only

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Happy Jackal

Guesthouse in Colchester with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
This guesthouse features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite.
Happy Jackal offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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

During your stay at Happy Jackal, you'll be within walking distance of Sundays River Dunes. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Sundays River Dunes and a few minutes from Matyholweni Gate
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Happy Jackal. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Colchester guesthouse.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Happy Jackal has a restaurant on site.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily. Reservations are required.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of ZAR 280

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Separate living room

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down duvet
  • Heating
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

More

  • Individually furnished
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Happy Jackal

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: ZAR 280

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Happy Jackal Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Great management couldn’t be more helpful. The staff are outstanding and very helpful, provide great recommendations. Lovely stay in a beautiful place, watching the birds at the bottom of the garden in the morning was so mindful and relaxing. Added bonus was they do laundry for you and return it immaculate. Great stay felt very safe, breakfast was good too
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

magnus holm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundlich und persönlich Betreuung. Frühstück alles hausgemacht durch Eigentümer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ellen, Bayern

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Herrlicher Ort, sehr nette Gastgeber, sehr ansprechende Anlage, schönes Zimmer, leckeres Frühstück mit selbstgebackenem Brot und selbstgemachter Marmelade. 2 km bis zum Eingang von Abbo - Elefantenpark - somit perfekt gelegen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Unterkunft direkt an einem Fluss. Ein riesengrosses Zimmer Die Besitzer und das Personal sind sehr freundlich. Shawn unser Fahrer bei der Safari war sehr nett und wusste viel über die Tierwelt im Addo Nationalpark Das Frühstück war mit viel liebe gemacht. Eigenes Brot und selbst gemachte Marmelade
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben diese Unterkunft gewählt für unseren Besuch im Addo Elephant Park. Sie liegt in unmittelbarer Nähe zum Südtor des Parks. Falls man eine der zweistündigen SANParks Touren machen möchte, muss man zum Nordtor des Parks fahren. Dies ist jedoch aus unserer Sicht nicht zu empfehlen, da 2 Stunden viel zu wenig sind. In diesem Park kann man ohne Probleme 2-3 volle Tage verbringen. Daher entweder mit dem eigenen Auto durch das Südtor oder noch viiiieeeeeeel besser eine Tagestour mit dem Ranger Shaun der Unterkunft buchen. Diese ist ihr Geld definitiv wert, da man höher sitzt und dadurch mehr sieht und sich sicherer fühlt. Außerdem konnte Shaun uns viele interessante Zusatzinformationen zu den Tieren geben. Ohne ihn hätten wir sicherlich nur halb so viele Tiere entdeckt. Die Safari-Tour war unser persönliches Highlight unserer Südafrikareise.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019