The Windermere by Mantis

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with outdoor pool

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Standard Double or Twin Room | View from room
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
View from property
Luxury Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Luxury Double or Twin Room | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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35 Humewood Road, Humewood, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, 6001
  • King's Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Hobie Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

The Windermere by Mantis places you within a 10-minute stroll of Humewood Beach and Bayworld. This 10-room, 3.5-star hotel has an outdoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • King's Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Port Elizabeth City Hall - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hobie Beach - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finnezz Fusion Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Barney's Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Co - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Windermere by Mantis

Beach hotel with outdoor pool
The Windermere by Mantis features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with concierge services, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a business center, free newspapers, and a terrace.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Balconies or patios, minibars, and coffee makers are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 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 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Windermere Mantis Hotel Port Elizabeth
Windermere Mantis Hotel
Windermere Mantis Port Elizabeth
Windermere Mantis
The Windermere Hotel by Mantis
The Windermere by Mantis Hotel
The Windermere by Mantis Port Elizabeth
The Windermere by Mantis Hotel Port Elizabeth

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around The Windermere by Mantis?

This hotel in Gqeberha is within a 10-minute walk of King's Beach, Humewood Beach, and Bayworld. You'll also find The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World and Museum of Bay World less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Windermere by Mantis?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Windermere by Mantis include a casino at the property?

No, The Windermere by Mantis doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Windermere by Mantis?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Windermere by Mantis?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does The Windermere by Mantis have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Windermere by Mantis have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Windermere by Mantis serves free English breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will The Windermere by Mantis allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Windermere by Mantis.

Does The Windermere by Mantis have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to The Windermere by Mantis?

The closest major airport to The Windermere by Mantis is Port Elizabeth (PLZ), which is 2.4 mi away (5 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Windermere by Mantis?

Yes, every guestroom at The Windermere by Mantis comes with a balcony with some featuring garden views.

The Windermere by Mantis Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

Mixed experience

The staff was very friendly and the room looked nice, but the bathroom floor was grimy, the carpet needed cleaning and the WiFi only worked half of the time—and when it did, it was extraordinarily slow.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Jenny

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had a problem with parking our car on the street and no one was really willing to help . The garden and pool area were run down and the general feeling was not satisfactory ...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Another great experience at the Windermere!

The Windermere is a lovely hotel and very comfortable. There's not a lot to do in Port Elizabeth, but the Windermere is in a good location to be able to walk to restaurants, and just lounging at the hotel pool after working all day is very nice too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Diana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

In need of staff training.

Musty room. Stained toilet seat. Broken shelf in shower. Lack of stock in bar. Very very slow service if you could find someone. Lack of communication about the hotel. Horrible free internet jazz on a loop. Nice garden area but disappointed for a mantis. Overflowing cigarettes in an ashtray on a balcony. Staff walk past when your pulling your bag! I could go on....

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extravaganter stil. Sehr große Zimmer. Schönes bar/ Billiard Zimmer. Leider sehr schlechtes wlan in den Zimmern. Aufrund der nähe zum Flughafen teilweise Flugzeuglärm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In 2ter Reihe zum Strand, schöne große Zimmer, alles sauber, nette und zuvorkommende Mitarbeiter
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Morten Hilma

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

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

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

Sommarhems känsla!

Det var som att komma hem, endast 10 rum, fina och stora! Personalen var proffsiga och trevliga. Vi är så glada att vi hittade just detta boende. Istället för att lägga pengar på tex en sommarstuga skulle jag lätt åka tillbaka och bo fler nätter än denna vistelse (5st)! Kan verkligen rekommenderas.