The Owl on 5th Guesthouse is situated in the centrally located Newton Park area, close to Herbert Hurd, Grey, Collegiate schools. Also a quick drive to Greenacres Mall and Hospital. St George's Hospital and cricket grounds are also nearby. We have Solar Power, so no load-shedding! Fiber WIFI, braai facilities, safe parking, rooms serviced daily also available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
3 sofa beds
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
3 sofa beds
3 single beds
and
2 double beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
6.9
Low score for Port Elizabeth
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Van
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was easy to find. The staff for so helpful and friendly. The cottage itself was immaculately clean, well equipped with everything I needed and super spacious. To be honest the photos on the site don't do it justice.... it was...
  • Sandiswa
    South Africa South Africa
    Very neat, smells good. Value for money I loved it! Friendly host
  • Mutekwa
    South Africa South Africa
    Self catering because it makes me eat what I want rather than fast foods. The water was warm for bathing.
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Janine Edwards

8.8
8.8
Host review score
Host review score

Janine Edwards
Umoya Cottages are stylish self-catering cottages. We offer luxury fully private self-catering accommodation at affordable prices - perfect for families or business travelers. No sharing of facilities and fully equipped to make it your home away from home.
Centrally located, Umoya Cottages is in close proximity to the city's Cape Road business district, hospitals, shopping malls, all beaches, schools, golf courses and the airport. Nestled in a quiet and secure part of Port Elizabeth's Newton Park suburb, it's 15 minutes drive from just about everything.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Owl on 5th
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Packed lunches
    Activities
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Diving
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Miscellaneous
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Designated smoking area
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

    The Owl on 5th takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 23:00

    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 apartment 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 17 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

    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.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Owl on 5th accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 10:00.

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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

    Please inform The Owl on 5th 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.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

    Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 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.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Owl on 5th

    • The Owl on 5th offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Diving
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Horse riding

    • The prices at The Owl on 5th may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, The Owl on 5th is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Owl on 5th is 3.1 miles from the centre of Port Elizabeth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Owl on 5th is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The Owl on 5th has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Owl on 5th can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.