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La Mer Guesthouse

3.0 star property

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A wooden deck with two wooden chairs and a small table, surrounded by a white fence and tropical plants.
A beach with waves crashing onto the shore, palm trees in the foreground, and a clear view of the ocean.
A clear blue pool surrounded by rocks and palm trees.
A neatly made bed with pillows and a blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with blinds, and a view of a brick patio outside.
A staircase with white railings leading to an upper level, surrounded by tropical plants and a thatched roof structure.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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24 Driftsands Drive, Humewood, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6013
  • Place, King's Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayworld
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A neatly made bed with striped bedding, two pillows with floral patterns, and two bedside lamps on white nightstands.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

A neatly made bed with white and gray bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, a small white nightstand, and a mirror above the bed.

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and decorative pillows. There are rolled towels on the beds, and a beige throw blanket on the larger bed.

Family Quadruple Room

  • Ocean view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family room standard

12 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request)

Family room standard

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds and 3 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

La Mer Guesthouse

Along with an outdoor pool, this guesthouse has a restaurant and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a picnic area and multilingual staff assistance are on-site.
La Mer Guesthouse offers 13 accommodations with a ceiling fan. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 40-cm plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the guest house include an outdoor pool.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

During your stay at La Mer Guesthouse, you'll be within walking distance of King's Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • 15 minutes on foot from King's Beach and a 2-minute drive from South End Museum
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly La Mer Guesthouse. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Gqeberha guest house.

The guest house hosts a free manager's reception daily.
La Mer Guesthouse has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-cm plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 6:30 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
This property enforces quiet hours from 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at La Mer Guesthouse

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 270 (one-way)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: ZAR 270 (one-way)

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: from approximately ZAR 120 for adults and from ZAR 120 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 270 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
La Mer Guesthouse offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 7:00 PM and 5:30 AM.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at La Mer Guesthouse.

Property class

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Mer Lodge Port Elizabeth
Mer Lodge
Mer Port Elizabeth
Mer Guesthouse Port Elizabeth
Mer Guesthouse
La Mer Lodge
La Mer Guesthouse Gqeberha
La Mer Guesthouse Guesthouse
La Mer Guesthouse Guesthouse Gqeberha

La Mer Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Perto da praia. Café da manhã razoável Quarto pequeno
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ビーチに近くて、従業員もとても親切だった。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fohrer

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