Bayside Guest House  

In the upmarket Summerstrand suburb of Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), this 4-star beachfront guesthouse sits minutes from Pollock and Summerstrand beaches. It's a short drive to the Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment complex and about 6–6.5 km from Port Elizabeth airport. Family-friendly rooms and limited self-catering options make it a handy base for beach, university and city visits.

Seven guestrooms deliver home-comfort style and simple, warm decor. Rooms feature private balconies or patios, refrigerators and flat-screen TVs; some have microwaves for light self-catering. Bathrooms include tubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Recreation centers on an outdoor pool, terrace and garden. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available across the property and free self-parking is on site. Babysitting is offered for a surcharge and a roundtrip airport shuttle can be arranged. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings just blocks from the sand.

Complimentary wireless internet is provided throughout. On-site services include luggage storage, laundry, a library and a safe-deposit box. Airport transfers are available on request.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily. The guesthouse also features an on-site restaurant and bar serving local flavors for relaxed mornings and evenings.