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De Old Drift Guest Farm

★★★★·9.2/ 10Excellent
·Guest houses
📍Main Road, Addo, Eastern Cape, 6105 · Addo ↗
Express check-outGardenExpress check-in/check-outTerraceFree WiFiPicnic areaAll 15 facilities +
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Guest scores & sentiment

From 280 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-10

Guests praise the warm service, comfortable rooms, and excellent dining, especially the Addo game drives. Complaints focus on aging facilities, poor soundproofing, high dinner prices, and occasional maintenance issues.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Rooms9.4
Service9.2
Cleanliness9.2
Surroundings9.2
Value9.0
Facilities9.0
Wi-Fi8.9
Location8.9
＋ PraisedExcellent location near Addo Park · Friendly and helpful staff · Rich and delicious breakfast · Peaceful and safe environment
－ ComplaintsExpensive dinner prices · Poor WiFi signal · Hard mattresses · Outdated facilities

KEYIdeal for those seeking tranquility and Addo visits. Book safaris early; expect older facilities and potential noise issues.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location? Is it suitable for visiting Addo National Park?＋
Located near Addo National Park, guests praise its peaceful environment and lemon grove views. It is highly recommended as a quiet gateway for game drives and nature lovers.
diningWhat is the quality of the food and dining?＋
Food quality is highly praised, especially breakfast and dinner, though dinner has low value for money and requires advance booking. The hotel offers a restaurant, cafe, and bar.
serviceHow is the staff service?＋
Service is a major highlight, with guests praising the warm, attentive, and professional staff. The service dimension scores 9.2, particularly noted for organizing game drives.
familyIs this guest farm suitable for families with children?＋
Policy states children are not allowed, yet family reviews mention 'child-friendly' interactions. Due to this contradiction, please contact the hotel directly to confirm specific child policies.
coupleAny recommendations for couples?＋
Couples appreciate the oasis-like tranquility and warm service. Facilities include an outdoor pool, terrace, and garden. The organized Addo game drives are a highlight, though some rooms may have tin roofs or weak WiFi.
roomHow are the room facilities and comfort?＋
Rooms score 9.4 for cleanliness and space but suffer from aging facilities and poor soundproofing. Bed firmness varies, with some finding mattresses too soft or hard. Standard Twin Rooms are often more consistent.
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