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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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 single bed
and
1 double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
6 single beds
and
2 double beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
or
4 sofa beds
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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
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.1
Low score for Port Elizabeth
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Zubair
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful and clean apartment. The owner was very helpful to us. Short stay but very nice.
  • Medeira
    South Africa South Africa
    The beds were very comfortable and the room was warm and cozy. Great touch with a good size milk and cookies. Very central location.
  • Wittstock
    South Africa South Africa
    Fantastic location and braai facility. The lady was super friendly.

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, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
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
  • Room service
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
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • 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
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
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 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
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
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 can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

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

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.