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Happy Jackal

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Colchester with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Relax in this serene living space with a patio view of lush gardens, a comfortable seating area, and a flat-screen TV.
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Cozy retreat with a neatly arranged bed, bedside lamps, and a wall-mounted artwork.
Davenport House self-catering

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

Hanekom Studio Self-catering

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Room 4

Room 4

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
  • 53 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Hanekom Cottage Self-catering

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Davenport House self-catering

Davenport House self-catering

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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King unit self-catering

King unit self-catering

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

Room 1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage self-catering Room Only

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Colchester

At Happy Jackal you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Sundays River Dunes and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Matyholweni Gate. Highlights at this guest house include in-room free WiFi, patios and Smart TVs. .Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. The guest house's restaurant is a nice spot to grab a bite. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Colchester guest house include Coega Conference Centre and Aldo Scribante Race Circuit.
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What's nearby

  • Sundays River Dunes - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Matyholweni Gate - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - 28 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Market Square - 30 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Hobie Beach - 35 min drive - 53.5 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grunters - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪A Taste of Africa Restaurant & Coffee Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Grunters Pub and Grub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Colchester Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Happy Jackal

Guesthouse in Colchester with outdoor pool and restaurant
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.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
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 down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers.

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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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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

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Happy Jackal?

Yep, Happy Jackal has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Happy Jackal?

As of 27 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happy Jackal on 6 Aug 2025 start from AU$171.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Happy Jackal?

The closest beach to Happy Jackal is King's Beach (33.7 km).

Does Happy Jackal have a pool?

Happy Jackal has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Happy Jackal serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Happy Jackal?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Happy Jackal?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Happy Jackal's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Happy Jackal?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Happy Jackal?

No, pets are not allowed.

Happy Jackal Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place.

From check-in to checkout our experience was first class. Breakfast was cooked to order and was delicious. The property is very quiet and comes with a private dock on the river. We definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Happy Jackal! The service was outstanding, with a special thanks to Suzette for expertly organizing our activities and ensuring everything went smoothly. The breakfast was delicious and thoughtfully prepared, and the hospitality was unmatched. The warm and welcoming atmosphere made our visit truly memorable. Highly recommend this gem of a property!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Great management couldn’t be more helpful. The staff are outstanding and very helpful, provide great recommendations. Lovely stay in a beautiful place, watching the birds at the bottom of the garden in the morning was so mindful and relaxing. Added bonus was they do laundry for you and return it immaculate. Great stay felt very safe, breakfast was good too
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

magnus holm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundlich und persönlich Betreuung. Frühstück alles hausgemacht durch Eigentümer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ellen, Bayern

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Herrlicher Ort, sehr nette Gastgeber, sehr ansprechende Anlage, schönes Zimmer, leckeres Frühstück mit selbstgebackenem Brot und selbstgemachter Marmelade. 2 km bis zum Eingang von Abbo - Elefantenpark - somit perfekt gelegen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Unterkunft direkt an einem Fluss. Ein riesengrosses Zimmer Die Besitzer und das Personal sind sehr freundlich. Shawn unser Fahrer bei der Safari war sehr nett und wusste viel über die Tierwelt im Addo Nationalpark Das Frühstück war mit viel liebe gemacht. Eigenes Brot und selbst gemachte Marmelade
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben diese Unterkunft gewählt für unseren Besuch im Addo Elephant Park. Sie liegt in unmittelbarer Nähe zum Südtor des Parks. Falls man eine der zweistündigen SANParks Touren machen möchte, muss man zum Nordtor des Parks fahren. Dies ist jedoch aus unserer Sicht nicht zu empfehlen, da 2 Stunden viel zu wenig sind. In diesem Park kann man ohne Probleme 2-3 volle Tage verbringen. Daher entweder mit dem eigenen Auto durch das Südtor oder noch viiiieeeeeeel besser eine Tagestour mit dem Ranger Shaun der Unterkunft buchen. Diese ist ihr Geld definitiv wert, da man höher sitzt und dadurch mehr sieht und sich sicherer fühlt. Außerdem konnte Shaun uns viele interessante Zusatzinformationen zu den Tieren geben. Ohne ihn hätten wir sicherlich nur halb so viele Tiere entdeckt. Die Safari-Tour war unser persönliches Highlight unserer Südafrikareise.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019