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About this property

Set on a citrus farm on the banks of the Sundays River, Avoca River Cabins offers game drives, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a children’s playground and conference and wedding facilities. The cottages, houses and chalets come with private patios or balconies and views of the Sundays River. Each includes self-catering kitchen facilities or access to a shared kitchen. Breakfast and dinner can also be arranged in advance. Guests can relax by the swimming pool or in the garden. Free private parking is available on site. and free WiFi is available at the main dining area and at the pool. Addo Elephant National Park is 20 km away and Avoca River Cabins offers guided game drives to this national park. Avoca River Cabins is located 40 km from Colchester. Port Elizabeth Airport is 75 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Buffet

    • Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
3 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
3 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Juan
    South Africa South Africa
    The view was fantastic. Riaan was an excellent host and very helpful.
  • Jenna
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    We had the most phenomenal one night stay as a family of 4 at Avoca River Cabins. The cabin was right on the water with the most stunning views. Gorgeous braai area and everything you need for self catering. Absolute gem of a place!
  • Andreas
    Germany Germany
    Very nice bungalows in a perfect environment, sorrounded by orange trees.
  • Alex
    South Africa South Africa
    The property was well kept and views were stunning. The gentleman who helped us check in on arrival was brilliant.
  • Nosie
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything from tbe staff to the cabins to the views was excellent
  • Tracey
    South Africa South Africa
    Quiet, peaceful location. Outside area. Views. Cuddly cats.
  • Rachel
    South Africa South Africa
    Stunning views and nice undercover braai. Friendly staff. Loved the dog (we called her Annie)
  • Pretorius
    South Africa South Africa
    Avoca Cabins is absolutely beautiful! It is well maintained and you can see by the attention to detail that the people who work there love the place as much as the owners do. We will definitely be staying there again!
  • Tanya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The river chalets are well designed with outside braai pit and outdoor eating area surrounded by beautiful succulent planting. The facilities at Avoca were amongst beautifully created gardens which are extremely well maintained. It's easy to see...
  • Chris
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We had a wonderful stay. Our cottage was beautifully renovated! The host and staff was also very nice and helpful. It was wonderful to make a fire, drink wine, swim and be able to canoe on the river. A perfect place to rewind after spotting...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by View of the Sunday's River

Company review score: 9.2Based on 495 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Avoca is a working citrus farm. Dave and Judy moved to the Valley in 1979 with their two small children Tracey and Steven. Avoca River Cabins is a family run accommodation establishment since 1998. Dave & Judy are the owners and Tracey, their daughter, Avoca also offers guided game drives to the Addo Elephant Park - see image of vehicle in the Gallery. Game drive bookings can be paid by most credit cards. Riaan & Wayne are the 2 managers, and together with their outstanding staff will make your stay a memorable one.

Property information

Located on a beautiful citrus farm alongside the Sundays River. Avoca, which means "The meeting of the waters". Riverside chalets, Mud Huts, Bush Camp Cottages, Our Uncle Townies Farmhouse and the famous Tree-Tops Cottage. Avoca is a place where family can relax and children are expected to play and have fun in a safe environment. Two swimming pools and playground available for guests as well as canoes freely available. We also offer open-sided game viewing safaris into the Addo Elephant Park. Breakfast & dinner can be arranged in advance. We look forward to welcoming you.

Neighbourhood information

We are situated in the beautiful citrus and rose growing area of the Sundays River Valley, 20 minutes drive from the Addo Elephant National Park. <script async src="https://badge.hotelstatic.com/embed.js" data-url="https://www.booking.com/hotel/za/avoca-river-cabins.html" data-size="103" data-position="inline" data-clickable="true"></script>

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The Orchard Room - Set Menu - Not an A la carte menu.
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Avoca River Cabins takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 10:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Avoca River Cabins in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 10:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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