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Located between the coastal cities of Port Elizabeth and East London, Sheilan House offers spacious rooms overlooking the garden. It features an outdoor pool, and barbecue facilities. Sheilan House has elegantly decorated rooms with wooden furniture and tiled floors. Each of the air-conditioned rooms has an electric kettle, a mini-bar, and a refrigerator. A full English or continental breakfast is served daily on the veranda next to the swimming pool, weather permitting. Packed lunches and picnic baskets are also provided. Guests can relax in the lounge area, or choose from a variety of activities in the surrounding area, including surfing, scuba diving, and canoeing. Bathurst is 7.5 mi, and Addo Elephant Park is a 90-minute drive away. Free private parking also is available on site Sheilan House.

Couples in particular 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 (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, American

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
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1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 full bed
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1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 full bed
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1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
6.9
Low score for Port Alfred
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  • Haim
    Israel Israel
    Clean clean clean ... Excellent brackfast Excellent staff Best price for value
  • Kyle
    United States of America United States of America
    Very comfortable stay. Staff are so friendly. Very satisfied with my experience at Sheilan House.
  • Moeketsi
    South Africa South Africa
    It was very peaceful and quiet and very clean. The staff helped us a lot on our vacation.

Hosted by John Coster

9.4
9.4
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

John Coster
This luxurious, spacious, and light-filled room has vaulted ceilings and a private patio that opens onto a lovely garden. The room offers a queen-sized bed, occasional chairs, desk, and an en-suite bathroom. Sheilan House is an elegant, highly recommended guest house providing accommodation in 4 luxurious rooms for business travelers and tourists visiting the Sunshine Coast region. Located in the popular seaside resort of Port Alfred between the coastal cities of Port Elizabeth and East London, Sheilan House offers spacious rooms in a rich garden setting. All rooms are en suite with kitchenettes and private patios and have immediate access to the interior courtyard and swimming pool. Popular with guests are the fabulous breakfasts, sundeck, gardens, fire-pit and braai boma. Attractions nearby are the Kowie river, endless sandy beaches, and 18-hole golf course. Nature lovers also delight in the rumble of the nearby ocean, clear night skies, the unique flora and fauna of the Albany dune thicket biome.
Sheilan House is owner-managed by John Coster who have returned to Port Alfred after several decades living abroad in the United States.
Located in a quiet residential area of town the sound of ocean waves breaking can be surprisingly loud. We are only 300 meters from Royal Port Alfred Golf Club and in walking distance of the river, Kids Beach, and all the West Bank beaches, pubs, and restaurants.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Sheilan House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Sheilan House

  • Room options at Sheilan House include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Sheilan House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beach
    • Game drives
    • Swimming pool
    • Horseback riding

  • Sheilan House is 1,650 feet from the center of Port Alfred. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Sheilan House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from Sheilan House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Sheilan House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Sheilan House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • À la carte

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