Happy Jackal

Property class: 3

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Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at Happy Jackal. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$105
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chest of drawers, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror.

Luxury rooms Bed & breakfast

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

View all photos for Mongoose room self-catering

A hotel room with two beds, a large rug, a chair, a desk, and a television.

Mongoose room self-catering

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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A patio with a wooden table and bench, a red shed, and a wooden fence.

Leopard Tortoise Cottage self-catering

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Jackal House self-catering

A house with a thatched roof, a wooden fence, and a gravel driveway.

Jackal House self-catering

  • Park view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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A compact living space with a kitchenette, a zebra-themed sofa, and a dining area.

Zebra studio self-catering

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Kudu cottage self-catering

A bedroom with two beds, a window with blinds, and a wardrobe.

Kudu cottage self-catering

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Single Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a lamp, a door, and a wall decoration.

Standard rooms Bed & breakfast

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A compact living space with a kitchenette, two wicker chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.

Giraffe suite

  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Colchester, Happy Jackal is in a national park and near the beach. Matyholweni Gate and Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Addo Raptor and Reptile Centre and Longhill Private Reserve. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours. Visit our Colchester travel guide
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5 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, Colchester, Eastern Cape, 6175

What's nearby

  • Sundays River Dunes
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Matyholweni Gate
    5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Coega Conference Centre
    20 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Aldo Scribante Race Circuit
    21 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
    34 min drive - 48.3 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • A Taste of Africa Restaurant & Coffee Shop
    2 min drive

About this property

Happy Jackal

  • Guest house in a national park
  • Consider a stay at Happy Jackal and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • English breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and game drive on-site
    • Barbecues
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Hairdryers and soap
    • 32-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, patios and fridges

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Frequently asked questions

Does Happy Jackal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Happy Jackal?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happy Jackal on 28 Oct 2026 start from AU$105, 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.

Is Happy Jackal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Happy Jackal?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Happy Jackal?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Happy Jackal?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Happy Jackal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Happy Jackal located?

Situated in a national park, this guesthouse is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Sundays River Dunes and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Matyholweni Gate. Coega Conference Centre and Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Reviews

Happy Jackal Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place.

From check-in to checkout our experience was first class. Breakfast was cooked to order and was delicious. The property is very quiet and comes with a private dock on the river. We definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds go down to Sundays River, so amazing view. Room was super comfortable— deep bathtub! Breakfast and delicious. I wish I could’ve stayed another night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Happy Jackal! The service was outstanding, with a special thanks to Suzette for expertly organizing our activities and ensuring everything went smoothly. The breakfast was delicious and thoughtfully prepared, and the hospitality was unmatched. The warm and welcoming atmosphere made our visit truly memorable. Highly recommend this gem of a property!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

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Just a quick overnight and early departure for us. Host was lovely and very prompt with communication and driving guidance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zum addo park sehr gut.. Personal super freundlich Sehr sauber frühstück sehr gut
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
mooie nette kamer met uitzicht op het Addo elephant park. rustige omgeving, heel goed ontbijt en heel warme en vriendelijke mensen. Tip: geef op voorhand de code mee van de entry gate (via whatsapp of email)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Sehr freundlich und persönlich Betreuung. Frühstück alles hausgemacht durch Eigentümer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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