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Located on the beachfront, the upmarket A Villa de Mer Guest house 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 Guest house 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 3.1 mi. 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, while 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 81 mi away and Port Elizabeth is 93 mi from the property.

Couples in particular 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


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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
7.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Babalwa
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was superb Easy check in Host always available
  • Mpho
    South Africa South Africa
    The breakfast was delicious and filling. Great location and friendly staff
  • Althea
    Bahrain Bahrain
    Magda went the extra mile and made our stay unforgettable.

Host Info

9
9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Game drives
  • Beach
  • Horseback 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 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 10:30 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.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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 need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

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

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

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

FAQs about A Villa de Mer Guesthouse

  • Check-in at A Villa de Mer Guesthouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Bowling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Horseback riding
    • Beach
    • Swimming pool
    • Game drives

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See 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, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at A Villa de Mer Guesthouse include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family

  • A Villa de Mer Guesthouse is 3,100 feet from the center of Port Alfred. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.