De Old Drift Guest Farm

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.3

De Old Drift Guest Farm is a working citrus farm, located outside the small village of Addo and 15 minutes' drive away from Addo Elephant National Park. It offers an outdoor pool and sun terrace. Every room at De Old Drift Guest Farm features air conditioning, a mini-refrigerator and hot drink facilities. All rooms have a private outdoor seating area, and the guest cottage has full self-catering kitchen facilities. Guests can enjoy a substantial breakfast in the traditional thatched lapa. De Old Drift Guest Farm runs a variety of excursions, including a tour of the Addo Elephant Park with a qualified guide. Port Elizabeth Airport is located a 45-minute drive away. Free on-site car parking is available at the farm.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Essam
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“We had an outstanding stay at De Old Drift Lodge. From the moment we arrived until the day we checked out, every member of the team made us feel genuinely welcome. The hospitality was exceptional, and the level of service consistently exceeded our...”
Verena
United States United States
“Comfy, well appointed, great view, meals optional but great self cater options”
Kathleen
United States United States
“Staff is wonderful. So clean. Food delicious. Tranquil location short drive to Addo.”
Lelde
Latvia Latvia
“It was a very nice, peaceful place and we loved our three night stay. The rooms were super clean.amd the staff was very friendly. The place has two lovely dogs and some people might not like that they hang out in the restaurant at dinner time, but...”
Charis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a studio the first 2 nights - very spacious and equipped with everything you need! And moved to a family twin (a 2 bedroom apartment with a simple kitchenette) for our last night and both were perfect! Very clean, service to an incredibly...”
Charis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hidden gem 🌟 Fantastic guesthouse close to Addo Elephant Park, secure property with everything you need for a peaceful, comfortable stay. Wonderful, friendly staff, private game drives available, braai facilities at each room, kids play area,...”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent guest house lovely rooms in a beautiful country setting . Food and wines great .”
Sandhya
Germany Germany
“Lovely family cottage with ample space for a couple. Wonderful breakfast offering both continental and hot cooked meals. Very friendly and helpful staff. Close to the Addo national park main entrance. Restaurants nearby for dinner options.”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a lovely garden view room and loved watching the birds coming and going to the pond. The pool at the property was beautiful, especially after a hot morning on safari. The breakfast was wonderful”
Chris
Netherlands Netherlands
“Wow, wow, wow, this stay was everything we expected and even more. The rooms are great, the food is delicious and the service is the best. Would definitely recommend it and if you can, have at least one dinner here. You won’t regret it.”

Managed by Asanda, Anneline & Thembela

Company review score: 9.3Based on 381 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

My name is Lize Knoetze and I am the daughter of the Owners Neels & Juanita Diederichs, together with my team we will do our best to make your stay one to remember! Lindo & Asanda are our Reception and hosts and will always welcome you with a smile! Our Chef Maureen has a big passion for food, we are sure that you will taste this in all her creations. Lindo is also our inhouse Guide that can't wait to take you on our game drive in the Addo Park, on an open top vehicle.

Property info

Join us in our Thatched Dining Room for a scrumptious breakfast before your daily adventures or enjoy a sundowner with us before sitting down to a delicious dinner! Please inform us upon arrival if you would like to join us for dinner before 4pm to ensure that we have enough space to accommodate all our guests. We have a set menu and the menu changes daily. Light lunches are also available upon request. We also offer game drive to the Addo Elephant park on an open top vehicle, for further information please send us an email. We’re delighted to introduce our brand-new Wellness Nook, a tranquil retreat nestled right here at De Old Drift Guest Farm, just minutes from the Addo Elephant Park. We offer relaxing full-body massages using luxurious Kalahari products, from soothing soy candles to aromatic oils and natural scrubs. Hand and foot rituals, complete with nourishing scrubs, soaks, and massages. Manicures and pedicures, with the option of long-lasting gel nails for that perfect finish. We offer a unique 25m heated swimming pool — perfect for swimmers who need to keep up with training while on holiday. • Available to guests at a session fee • Pre-booked time slots via reception • Strictly for training (no leisure swimming) • Private pool area — access limited to booked sessions only Ideal for Ironman athletes or competitive swimmers. We also offer learn-to-swim and coaching sessions through Silver Fin Aquatics (book at reception, subject to availability).

Neighborhood info

About 15kms from us you will find the Addo Elephant National Park. About 40kms from us is Daniell's Cheetah Breeding Project. About 15kms from us you will find Adrenalin Addo - if you are in the mood for some ziplining or canoeing. About 7kms from us is Addo Wildlife centre - they have a touch farm which makes it perfect to entertain the kids. About 45kms from us is the ever popular Schotia Safaris, they offer Full day and 1/2 day Safaris

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa

Area info

Amenities of De Old Drift Guest Farm

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
ZAR 50 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that check in times are from 2pm till 6pm. Any late arrivals need to be arranged with the property prior to arrival.

Please note that the guest farm owners have dogs on site.

Please note De Old Drift Guest Farm is equipped with a generator as a back-up source of electricity.

Please inform De Old Drift Guest Farm 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 09:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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