Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Acceptable for a short stay
Cons:
Dirty bathroom floor
Lack of hot water
Poor service response

Categories

Cleanliness
2.95
The bathroom floor was dirty, indicating poor cleanliness.
Service
7.45
Standard quality for this hotel tier, given lack of responsiveness.
Location
8.45
Only the location was mentioned positively.
Room Quality
4.95
The room was described as 'abgenutzt' (worn out).
Amenities
5.85
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
5.85
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
5.85
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
5.85
General experience was mixed but acceptable for a short stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 02:41

Property Description

Colonial Charm and Gateway to Addo Elephant National Park
Step back in time at The Kraal B&B, a charming colonial hotel nestled in Addo. Immerse yourself in the rich history of our 1844 property while enjoying easy access to the renowned Addo Elephant National Park, just a stone's throw away.

Comfortable Accommodation Options
Choose from a variety of rooms to suit your needs, from cozy and luxurious rooms inside the hotel to dorm and semi-self-catering options outside. Each room is equipped with modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay.

Relaxing Atmosphere and Convenient Services
Indulge in a delicious breakfast in our dining room, unwind in the cozy TV room, or let the kids play in the outdoor space. Take advantage of our shuttle services, activities, and free WiFi to enhance your stay.

Book now and experience the perfect blend of history, comfort, and convenience at The Kraal B&B.

Important information:

A prepayment deposit by wire transfer is required to secure your reservation. The property will contact you after you book to provide any wire transfer instructions.Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for ZAR 250 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for ZAR 250 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.9
Based on 75 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.95
Service: 7.45
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 4.95
Amenities: 5.85
Value for Money: 5.85
Food and Beverage: 5.85
Overall Experience: 5.85
J
Jutta • family_with_children • de
5
Pros:

In einem Zimmer gab es kein warmes Wasser, es war recht kalt (wir waren im Winter da) und alles etwas "abgenutzt". Wir wahren nur 1 Nacht auf der Durchreise da, dafür war es in Ordnung.

2025-07-20 • via Nuitee
K
Khanyisa • couple • za
1
I did not visit the place
Pros:

I booked and when I call for directions no answer the whole nite and I had to travell back

Cons:

The fact that money was deducted and when I called for check in no answer

2025-07-17 • via Nuitee
P
Pienaar • extended_group • za
5
Pros:

Only the location

Cons:

Rooms were smelly, the bathroom floor were dirty.

2025-07-14 • via Nuitee
E
Elize • solo traveller • za
1
Bad
Cons:

Cancelled as there was no place available

2025-02-02 • via Nuitee
T
Talitha • family with young children • za
6
Pleasant
Pros:

I always love the freedom of this place and how I can always stay up outside till late and there is a bar and braai area. I definitely loved my room.

Cons:

They did not warn us that the pool was no longer in use . The water in our shower was dirty .

2025-01-15 • via Nuitee
M
Morne • young couple • za
7
Good
2024-12-31 • via Nuitee
C
Christo • family with young children • za
1
Horrible!!!!!
Pros:

Nothing, it was horrible

Cons:

Everything. False marketing, unsafe location, every thing was filthy, aircons not working it was 40 degrees. Staff was drunk and unhelpful, manager was on holiday.

2024-12-30 • via Nuitee
N
Nice • solo traveller • za
5
Passable
2024-12-26 • via Nuitee
W
Wilson • family with young children • za
4
We were disappointed as it is run down and falling apart.
Pros:

We enjoyed the quite surrounds and working farm environment. It was close to our destinations,Addo National park was 13minutes away.

Cons:

The shower walls were flaky with paint..The coffee table was falling apart.No washing soap for dishes, towels short and we were a family of three.The air conditioning did not work and we had to ask for fans. The wifi did not work and we had to always go up to the main reception to get any signal.Water appeared to be switched off at times as did not flow well from the shower.Lastly, false advertising as no pool present not according to the website.Only one fork in the cutlery drawer.We also struggled to open the door once locked from inside,faulty lock system.Very disappointed as this was one of thr best hotels in its haydays.

2024-12-24 • via Nuitee
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Thanduxolo • young couple • za
5
Passable
Pros:

I loved the atmosphere, nice and quiet.

Cons:

I was expecting to relax on the swimming pool as advertised on your photos only to find out that it is undermaintenance. Which was not specified clearly, which was disappointing.

2024-12-23 • via Nuitee
W
William • young couple • za
1
will definitely never book there again. had to ask for geyser to be put on. cars not parked safely,
Pros:

did not have bfast after I saw the facilities

Cons:

unfriendly staff
poor reception
whole place is a rundown concern
when we got there, there was a party going on, people sitting around in the reception and dining room . drunk people with plates of meat in front of them which they ate by hand.
unwelcome reception, receptionist close were dirty.
by far the most expensive booking for a booking for two people for our trip

2024-12-18 • via Nuitee
N
Nadia • young couple • za
1
-1000 out 10
Pros:

Ive logged a complaint. We left the property on the 14th as there is no restaurant that's open, no bar, no pool, no entertainment, wrong unit. The place is under construction!

Cons:

Ive logged a complaint. We left the property on the 14th as there is no restaurant that's open, no bar, no pool, no entertainment, wrong unit. The place is under construction!

2024-12-16 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • young couple • ch
7
Simple, comfortable, clean and friendly.
Pros:

It appears to have had it’s glory days, but it is a comfortable and friendly base to have near Addo Elephant National Reserve. The people are really nice and go out of their way to help.

Cons:

Nothing

2024-11-12 • via Nuitee
M
Msingapantsi • young couple • za
6
Pleasant
2024-11-07 • via Nuitee
G
Gerhard • young couple • za
3
Poor
Pros:

Only one staffmember over the two days ? Running the whole hotel from front desk to kitchen! But cooked our steak perfectly!

Cons:

Buildings very badly neclected! No TV or barfridge. No other holiday guests, only contractors working on rebuilding roads.

2024-11-05 • via Nuitee
S
Sim • review category business travellers • za
1
Uncomfortable
Pros:

Room stuffy, dirty shower and no TV in the room

Cons:

Everything

2024-10-31 • via Nuitee
A
Anele • young couple • za
10
Exceptional
2024-08-04 • via Nuitee
V
Van • group • za
5
Not what we expected to get and paid for.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Expectation VS reality
Premises very neglected
Doesn’t look at all as it looks on booking dit com
Rooms wasn’t ready
Rooms were smelling like damp
One towel per room but we were paying for two
Not even two cups per room

2024-06-30 • via Nuitee
C
Charon • young couple • za
1
Disaster with a captial D!!!!
Pros:

What a disaster. I would not even let my dead dog spend ONE night there. Dirty, sloppy, Unkept, Untidy, it was just totally not what the photo's said, maybe the photo's were taken 100 years ago!!!!!

Cons:

EVERYTHING!!!

2024-05-23 • via Nuitee
J
Jan • review category business travellers • za
4
Shower soup tray come off and left on shower floor for 4 days by housekeeping.
Pros:

safety was good.

Cons:

No cross ventilation in room

2024-04-27 • via Nuitee