WOODALL COUNTRY HOUSE AND SPA - Addo

Woodall Country House has 11 guest rooms, each with a private veranda overlooking the gardens and a private outdoor shower. The Luxury King Room includes a plunge pool, while the Two-Bedroom Family Suite has its own pool. All rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safe, and tea and coffee-making facilities. The bathrooms have Charlotte Rhys toiletries, and some rooms include a private patio with outdoor furniture.

Breakfast is served buffet-style each morning. Lunch is available by the pool or on the sun deck. Dinner is in the thatched dining room, overlooking the water. The menu is limited but high quality, with homemade bread, pastries, and cookies. There is also a bar serving drinks and wine. Guests can request packed lunches for early departures.

The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre with Peloton bikes, and a spa with a hot tub, sauna, and steam room. Spa treatments include massages, facials, and body scrubs. Bicycle rental and game drives are available. The hotel also has a games room and a shared lounge area. Guests can watch birds from the deck, including weaver birds and a Cape Eagle owl.

Woodall is 8-10 km from Addo Elephant Park and 90 minutes from Port Elizabeth. The hotel offers an airport shuttle and car hire. It is near Shamwari Game Reserve. The drive to the park is straightforward, and the hotel is close to the N2 highway. The area is quiet, with good roads and easy access to the main attractions.

The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and laundry service. There is a babysitting service and child-friendly meals. The staff can arrange tours and game drives. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The hotel has a private check-in/check-out service and a safety deposit box. There is also a designated smoking area and facilities for disabled guests.