Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House
Location: Marine Dr, Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, 5120, Port St Johns, ZA
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Unique Features and Amenities: This guesthouse offers designated smoking areas, making it a convenient option for guests who smoke. Guests can also indulge in full breakfasts served on weekdays and weekends for a fee, ensuring a delicious start to the day.
Comfortable Accommodations: Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms with amenities such as satellite television for entertainment. The bathrooms feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries for a relaxing stay.
Convenient Location: With key attractions like the Museum and Mzimvubu River Park within a short walking distance, Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House in Port St Johns offers easy access to nearby sites, providing guests with a memorable experience.
Important Information
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- Free WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Designated smoking area
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free self parking
Rooms Available
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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
1 Double Bed
129 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom
Entertainment - Satellite channels
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Satellite channels
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Deep soaking bathtub
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View
1 Double Bed
140-sq-foot room with ocean views
Layout - Bedroom
Entertainment - Satellite channels
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Satellite channels
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Deep soaking bathtub
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
-
Superior Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
151-sq-foot room with ocean views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Desk
- Satellite channels
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Deep soaking bathtub
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
151-sq-foot room with garden views
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Desk
- Satellite channels
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Deep soaking bathtub
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
-
Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View
1 Double Bed
215-sq-foot room with ocean views
Entertainment - Satellite channels
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Desk
- Satellite channels
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Deep soaking bathtub
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
-
Business Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking
1 Double Bed
151-sq-foot room with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Desk
- Satellite channels
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Deep soaking bathtub
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
-
Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking
1 Double Bed
129 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Desk
- Satellite channels
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Deep soaking bathtub
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
-
Classic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, Partial Ocean View
1 Double Bed
151-sq-foot room with partial ocean views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Desk
- Satellite channels
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Deep soaking bathtub
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
-
Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View
1 King Bed
129-sq-foot room with ocean views
Layout - Bedroom
Entertainment - Satellite channels
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Satellite channels
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Deep soaking bathtub
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
-
Executive Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
215 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom
Entertainment - Satellite channels
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Satellite channels
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Deep soaking bathtub
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
-
Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View
1 King Bed
215-sq-foot room with ocean views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Desk
- Satellite channels
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Deep soaking bathtub
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
-
Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View
1 Double Bed
129-sq-foot room with partial ocean views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Desk
- Satellite channels
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Deep soaking bathtub
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
Guest Reviews
- David (2/5): - 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.
- Gerd (6/5): Tolle Lage bei hochwertigen Zimmern - Durch kostenloses Upgraten hatten wir auch Strom und tolle Aussicht auf das Meer.
- StephenJeffries (4/5): - The management where not very obvious in their appearances. The place looks very tired and badly maintained and in serious need of a refurbishment.
- robert (8/5): - Overnight,enjoyable
- Ethan (8/5): 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.
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