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Happy Jackal

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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5 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, Colchester, Eastern Cape, 6175
  • Place, Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari
  • Place, Sundays River Dunes
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Matyholweni Gate
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    ‪34 min drive‬
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Room options

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Luxury rooms Bed & breakfast | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Luxury rooms Bed & breakfast

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

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Mongoose room self-catering

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

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Leopard Tortoise Cottage self-catering

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

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Jackal House self-catering

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

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Zebra studio self-catering | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Zebra studio self-catering

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Kudu cottage self-catering | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Kudu cottage self-catering

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard rooms Bed & breakfast

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

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Giraffe suite | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels

Giraffe suite

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Happy Jackal

Guesthouse in Colchester with outdoor pool and restaurant
This guesthouse features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecues and a picnic area are on-site.
Happy Jackal offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided.

This Colchester guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the guest house include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Happy Jackal, you'll be within walking distance of Sundays River Dunes. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Sundays River Dunes and a few minutes from Matyholweni Gate
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Happy Jackal. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Colchester guest house.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Happy Jackal has a restaurant on site.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of ZAR 280; reservation required

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Happy Jackal

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 120 for adults and from ZAR 120 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: ZAR 280

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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