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Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve

3.5 star property
Family-friendly lodge with full-service spa and free airport shuttle

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Classic Tent
Terrace/patio
Memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Superior Triple Room
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$552
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct

Explore the area

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C\O N10 and Alicedale Turnoff, Paterson, Eastern Cape, 6130
  • Place, Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari
  • Place, Olifantskop Pass Lookout
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Bushman Sands Golf Club
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
Designer toiletries
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Classic Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Classic Tent

Classic Tent

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
Designer toiletries
  • 2 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Paterson

A family-friendly stay in Paterson awaits you at Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve. You'll be 33.9 km (21.1 mi) from Addo Elephant National Park. Highlights at this lodge include 2 bars/lounges, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A relaxing visit to Afri-Spa can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and mani/pedis. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool along with access to ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Paterson lodge include Olifantskop Pass Lookout and Bushman Sands Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Olifantskop Pass Lookout - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Bushman Sands Golf Club - 25 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Sundays River Dunes - 39 min drive - 58.8 km
  • Ulwazi Interpretive Centre - 40 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Matyholweni Gate - 44 min drive - 64.0 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Addo Brauhaus - ‬10 min drive
  • 幸福回味MOOKATA STEAMBOAT
  • ‪Sandflats Pub - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve

Family-friendly lodge with full-service spa and free airport shuttle
Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily.

Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request).

This 3.5-star Paterson lodge is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2007
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve offers 4 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Espresso makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa, Afri-Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM on request

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's dinnerware
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: ZAR 140 per person, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Bicycle storage
  • Breakfast
  • Concierge service
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspaper
  • Parking
  • Partner property access
  • Pool access
  • Self-parking
  • Shuttle service

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4.5 per cent

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Olifantskop Lodge Paterson
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Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve Lodge
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a spa on site at Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve?

Yep, Afri-Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Swedish massages.

How much does it cost to stay at Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve?

As of 26 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve on 27 Oct 2025 start from NZ$523.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve have a pool?

Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve has an outdoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve?

Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and 2 bars. All guestrooms come with memory foam beds, room service and espresso makers.

What makes Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as rainfall showerheads and memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve.

Is Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare and a playground, as well as children's dinnerware and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve?

No, pets are not allowed.