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Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach guest house with free parking

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View
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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Marine Dr, Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, 5120
  • Place, Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Mt Thesiger
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Second Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Premium bedding, individually decorated, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Living area

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Business Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Business Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Superior Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Port St Johns

In Port St Johns .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Mt Thesiger with a stay here. Also, Second Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Silaka Nature Reserve is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mt Thesiger - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Second Beach - 10 min drive - 5.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Amapondo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Steve's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Millenium Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House

3.5-star beach guest house with free parking
Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Port St Johns guesthouse.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House offers 11 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 1-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; ZAR 65 to 120 for adults and ZAR 45 to 90 for children

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

More

  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ZAR 100
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 150 for check-in between 9 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 100

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: ZAR 100 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 18 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 300.0 per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 65 to 120 for adults, and ZAR 45 to 90 for children
  • Pet fee: ZAR 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 100 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 150 for check-in between 9 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 100 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • Free WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House.

How close is Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 2.6 mi (10-min drive) from Second Beach.

Does Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between ZAR 65 and 120 for adults, ZAR 45 and 90 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7 AM to 9 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Early check-in costs ZAR 100 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House have a pool?

Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House to downtown Port St Johns?

Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House is 0.6 mi away from Port St Johns.

Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 10 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

3.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable place to break a Transkei driving trip

My wife and I needed a place to stay in Port St Johns, to break our journey across the Transkei. We didn't know what to expect or hope for, so we took a chance. Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House was fine - comfortable and clean, pleasant staff, two friendly dogs, a fragrant Yesterday, a fragrant Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow bush by the front entrance. Breakfast was excellent. There wasn't really any view of the ocean, but the town's natural setting overall is spectacular - it's almost worth staying overnight in Port St Johns just for the natural beauty of the cliffs and the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

David

In November 2023 I booked a single night for two people here for 25 June 2024 on Expedia. I received an email from Expedia saying “Your reservation is confirmed. No need to call to reconfirm” and payment was taken from my credit card. This was part of a three-week tour from Cape Town to Durban. On 13 June 2024 I received a message from the accommodation, via Expedia, saying “Kindly note that we have no availability for the date originally booked” and that they had outsourced accommodation. Despite me asking for a reason no explanation was given as to why accommodation was confirmed 6 months earlier but suddenly no longer was. By this time we were already in South Africa and it was far too late to change our plans so we had no option but to accept the alternative accommodation they had arranged. It was quite different to what we had booked, a ‘holiday camp’ – Cremorne Estate. I have been booking accommodation via the main hotel booking websites for over 20 years and this has never happened to me before. A thoroughly unsatisfactory experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gerd

Liked: Staff & service

Tolle Lage bei hochwertigen Zimmern

Durch kostenloses Upgraten hatten wir auch Strom und tolle Aussicht auf das Meer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

StephenJeffries

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The management where not very obvious in their appearances. The place looks very tired and badly maintained and in serious need of a refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uns hat nichts gefallen. Leider. Haben wir so noch nie in dem Land erlebt. Never ever
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight,enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Nandipa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alfred Ndumiso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to stay in Port Sint Johns

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018