Located on the beachfront, the upmarket A Villa de Mer Guesthouse is located in Port Alfred and 10 minutes' walk from the Kowie River mouth. It offers a garden and outdoor pool. The bright rooms feature a satellite TV with selected channels, a safe, tea-and-coffee-making facilities and a refrigerator. The private bathrooms are fitted with a shower and some of the rooms also have a bath. Some rooms offer views of the pool or Indian Ocean. At A Villa de Mer Guesthouse a scrumptious breakfast is served in the dining room, or on a sunny day alongside the pool. Barbecue facilities are available and restaurants can be found within 5 km. Guests can relax in the communal lounge area or enjoy a stroll along the beach. For golf enthusiasts the Royal Port Alfred is a 5-minute drive away. Addo Elephant park is a mere 90-minute drive away, whilst Grahamstown is located 45 minutes drive up the road. Free WiFi is available and an airport shuttle can be arranged upon request. The East London Airport is 130 km away and Port Elizabeth is 150 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.6
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  • Bomkay
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the host! Loved the place which is a stone throw from the beach :-)
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    Nelisws
    South Africa South Africa
    The breakfast was good. The location...sea breeze in the morning. The room was spacious Friendly staff We came in very late but the key was made accessible for us ...the communication was good. Wifi was accessible
  • Jade
    South Africa South Africa
    If I could give this place an 11/10 I would. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff were beyond friendly and welcomed us as if we were family. The property is a 5 min walk to a blue flag beach, a coffee shop and is just surrounded by...

Host Information

8.9
8.9
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A Villa de Mer is situated on the beach front and in walking distance from the pier, river and restaurants. There is a kiddies beach in a safe cove where young children love swimming and building sand castles. The older children can hire hydro bikes, paddle boats and snorkeling/ canoe gear from the tourist office next door. For those visitors who just wish to laze about, we have a number of cruises on the river and marina. An absolute MUST for every visitor, as you will fall in love with our lovely town and plan to retire here. There are a number of game reserves a stone's throw from Port Alfred. Hence you have the best of two worlds - beautiful white sandy beaches, game reserves, quaint 1820 settlers village just up the road. Plenty of eateries around and if you still cannot find what you need, you have a choice to take a 90min drive to one of the big cities namely Port Elizabeth and East London. Regarding questions asked about safety - Port Alfred is an absolute haven with very little crime.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of A Villa de Mer Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Game drives
  • Beach
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

A Villa de Mer Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 10:00 to 10:30

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

FAQs about A Villa de Mer Guesthouse

  • Check-in at A Villa de Mer Guesthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • A Villa de Mer Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Bowling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Horse riding
    • Beach
    • Swimming Pool
    • Game drives

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at A Villa de Mer Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • A Villa de Mer Guesthouse is 1,050 yards from the centre of Port Alfred. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at A Villa de Mer Guesthouse include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family