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The Windermere Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Front of property
Exterior
Standard Double Room | Living area | TV

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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35 Humewood Rd, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6013
  • Place, King's Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayworld
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Humewood Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Studio Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxury Studio Suite

  • Beach view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

  • Beach view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Living area | TV

Standard Double Room

  • Beach view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Gqeberha

Located in Humewood within a 5-minute walk of Museum of Bay World, The Windermere Hotel is within a 15-minute stroll of Humewood Beach. This 3-star hotel has 10 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • King's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bayworld - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Humewood Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 4 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Hobie Beach - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Off The Hook - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Kouzina - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Coachman Resturant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Windermere Hotel

Guests of The Windermere Hotel enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. This hotel also has a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have free toiletries and slippers. Sitting areas, safes, and phones are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

The Windermere Hotel Hotel
The Windermere Hotel Gqeberha
The Windermere Hotel Hotel Gqeberha

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Windermere Hotel?

The Windermere Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Windermere Hotel?

As of Jun 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Windermere Hotel on Jul 3, 2026 start from $89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do close to The Windermere Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Humewood within a 10-minute walk of King's Beach, Bayworld, and Humewood Beach. You'll also find Museum of Bay World and South End Museum less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Windermere Hotel?

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

Does The Windermere Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Windermere Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Windermere Hotel?

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

Is The Windermere Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a chef service as well as a restaurant and an outdoor pool.

Does The Windermere Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does The Windermere Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

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

Does The Windermere Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Windermere Hotel.

Does The Windermere Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Windermere Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Windermere Hotel is Port Elizabeth (PLZ), which is 2.5 mi away (5 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Windermere Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Windermere Hotel.

The Windermere Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 10 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nosipho Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great, the rooms are spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lara

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

Great stay at Windermere!

Our stay was great. We had a lovely spacious a big family room and it was super comfortable! The bathroom was huge! Love this place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable accommodation. Friendly and helpful staff 👌
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such Friendly staff not the big hitel stay but all the comforts large room clean tranquil and this in the city wow . Food was excellent the kitchen staff went out of their way to accommodate me and my son at Nationals swim withe meals
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Beyers

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

Windermere HORROR HOTEL

Stay away from this Hotel, i couldnt get into the Hotel for about 45 minutes nobody were at the Hotel and the key they left couldnt open the door . The Hotel is neglected and the the service was VERY poor . Also the Breakfast was a joke!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Willem

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

Very bad experience

Nothing as its shown in the photos and would please want a refund as I did not stay there. I had to leave. The room was not what I booked, I booked seaview, but instead got a double room with no view.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Dr. Juergen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Der Hotelmanager , sowie die guestrelation Managerin sind von ausgesuchter Höflichkeit! Uns wurde jeder Wunsch erfüllt! Wir waren 3Nächte dort und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt! Das Leihauto war auch äusserst sicher untergebracht! Herzlichen Dank an das ganze Hotelteam
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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2/10 Terrible

A

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diogo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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4/10 Poor

Giacomo

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023