Woodall Country House and Spa

Fantastic Country House with high level of service and food ! Lodges are really great and confortable ! Nature is so beautiful and peaceful that it’s difficult to leave ! Thank you !

Solo female traveler. Stayed 3 nights in a suite. Woodall is a special place, with a wonderful staff, and I enjoyed every minute of my time there. What's to love: - Eduarn, the friendly and super-capable GM, is on top of everything. Prior to my trip, he was quick to amend my booking, answer my questions, provide information before I even asked (which route to take, where to stop along the way, etc.) During the stay, he was always available and on top of everything - Freddie, the pianist/restaurant manager (?)/go-to guy, is very warm, accommodating person. He's looking out for everyone - The deck, the deck, the deck! Comfortable sitting areas with views of the very active swamp. (Ornithophiles will be in heaven here) - The lodge is very accessible: straightforward journey from Port Elizabeth, good roads. Only 90 minutes from PLZ - My suite was gigantic, and it included outdoor showers (as well as indoor), tall ceilings, a private patio surrounded by nature, a dipping pool (got a kick out of the unironic "No Lifeguard on Premises/No Diving" sign), a refrigerator, USB outlets, safe, robes, slippers, etc. Lots of natural light and fresh air. Very quiet; dark at night; and AC worked fine - Complimentary bottle of wine; chocolates every night; welcome beverage; handwritten, personalized notes. Pastries (baked onsite) available in the lobby all day - Strong WiFi in common areas and rooms - They wash the guests' cars - Extremely comfortable beds. Strong, hot showers - Charlotte Rhys bath products - Spa onsite - Adjacent to Addo Elephant Park. So easy to take a half-day safari. Breakfast is provided. Lots of elephants, viewed up close - Both Eduarn offered a "to-go" breakfast when I told them I had to depart at 5:15 a.m. - Friendly, attentive restaurant staff - On-the-ball housekeeping What could be improved: - Uncomfortable dining room chairs

Spacious room and good quality food. The choice for dinner is limited. You don't have a choice of starter (I think it's always soup). For the main course there is a choice of two. The hotel could use some renovation. This was our third visit in at least 15 years and nothing has changed in that time.

Woodall country house and spa has to be one of the best accommodations we have stayed at! The room is spacious and clean! And comfortable beds. I am here at the moment with my husband and two boys ages 4 months and 4 years old. And I have a nut allergy and they have catered every way! Made dinners for us that aren’t in the menu to cater for my allergy. They have made dinners for my son. The freshness of the food is amazing. We also have had a baby that’s teething and been unsettled at evenings and they have brought the food to us. There is one person I will never forget and it’s Freddie! His such a beautiful soul. Supported us in the stay helped us when baby been unsettled by arranging the dinner in the room! Making sure we are okay and there if we need anything! During my stay all I have seen is him caring about his guest making sure his okay. I have seen him run around making sure everything is okay! His what makes the place amazing and without him I don’t know what the experience would be like. The staff here are wonderful and so lovely and I hope they realise how much they have made this stay incredible! I am so grateful to all the staff and Freddie. Also what I love about this place is the little touches that make the heart feel loved! I really hope Freddie knows how much his loved by the guest and how much we have appreciated all he has done for us. The pool and spa is fantastic and clean! The beautician is lovely and treatments are amazing. The breakfast is lovely and fresh! I can’t wait to come and visit again!

This has got to be one of the most beautiful places to stay in S. Africa. We were lucky and received an upgrade which was perfect. The staff are extreemly friendly including all those with responsibilities and includes the chamber maid, just everyone. I would recommend this hotel in all aspects whether it be the location, the rooms, the service, the restaurant, the safari tour. We had a lovely time. Thanks to you all, David

Wow! What hospitality! Special thanks to the main man Freddie, the charismatic Eduarn and the lovely Alyesha for their warm, attentive and personal service. Everything was fantastic, room, service, breakfast and dinner! Highly recommended hotel! P. s Every hotel needs a Freddie!