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La Mer Guesthouse

Property class: 3
3-star beach guest house with outdoor pool

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Photo gallery for La Mer Guesthouse

A wooden deck with two wooden chairs and a small table, surrounded by a white fence and tropical plants.
A staircase with white railings leading to an upper level, surrounded by tropical plants and a thatched roof structure.
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 beach with waves crashing onto the shore, palm trees in the foreground, and a clear view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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, Humewood Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A neatly made bed with striped bedding, two bedside lamps, and a nightstand with a lamp and a decorative item.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and a small desk.

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family room standard

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

Family room standard

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds and 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Gqeberha

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Humewood guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of King's Beach and South End Museum. Museum of Bay World and Humewood Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • King's Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bayworld - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Humewood Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Hobie Beach - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Off The Hook - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kens Takeaways - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nattis - ‬5 min drive

About this property

La Mer Guesthouse

3-star beach guest house with outdoor pool
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 guesthouse.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
La Mer Guesthouse offers 13 accommodations with ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 40-cm plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-cm plasma TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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: approximately ZAR 120 for adults and 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

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
Onsite 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Air conditioning is not provided. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 organization.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Mer Guesthouse to the airport?

La Mer Guesthouse is 2 mi (5-min drive) away from the Port Elizabeth (PLZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Mer Guesthouse?

As of Aug 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Mer Guesthouse on Aug 25, 2026 start from $146, 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.

Does La Mer Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

La Mer Guesthouse offers an airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM, on request, for a charge of ZAR 270. per vehicle, one-way.

How close is La Mer Guesthouse to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 15-minute walk from King's Beach and 1.2 mi (2-min drive) from Humewood Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La Mer Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at La Mer Guesthouse, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at La Mer Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at La Mer Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

Is there free parking at La Mer Guesthouse?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does La Mer Guesthouse have a pool?

La Mer Guesthouse features an outdoor pool.

Does La Mer Guesthouse have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does La Mer Guesthouse have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis.

How close is La Mer Guesthouse to downtown Gqeberha?

La Mer Guesthouse is 1.3 mi away from 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 traveler

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