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The Russel Guesthouse

3.0 star property
3-star beach guest house with free WiFi

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The Russel Guesthouse

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Lobby sitting area
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Double Room (en-suite 8) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Overview of The Russel Guesthouse

Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

Map
4 Jenvey Road, Summerstrand, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6001
  • Popular LocationNelson Mandela Metropolitan University10 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World4 min drive
  • Popular LocationHobie Beach6 min drive
  • AirportPort Elizabeth (PLZ)13 min drive

Room options

Family Room

  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room (en-suite 8)

Double Room (en-suite 8) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (en-suite 8)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Apartment

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Exterior
Road Lodge Port Elizabeth Airport
Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, (393)
The price is $33
per night
$38 total
includes taxes & fees
May 16 - May 17
Road Lodge Port Elizabeth Airport

About the neighborhood

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Walk to the beach.You'll find Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and Piet Retief Monument within a 15-minute walk of this Gqeberha guesthouse. Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling and Hobie Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 10 min walk
  • Bayworld - 4 min drive
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 4 min drive
  • Hobie Beach - 6 min drive
  • King's Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ginger The Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Charlie's Pizza & Pasta - 12 min walk
  • Something Good Roadhouse - 15 min walk
  • Seattle Coffee Co - 3 min drive
  • Urban Roti - 3 min drive

About this property

The Russel Guesthouse

3-star beach guest house with free WiFi
The Russel Guesthouse offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Russel Guesthouse also features a communal living room and a refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Gqeberha guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
The Russel Guesthouse offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 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 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Russel 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

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in December.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Island Vibe House Port Elizabeth
Russel Guesthouse Port Elizabeth
Island Vibe Port Elizabeth Summerstrand
Island Vibe Port Elizabeth House
Island Vibe House
Russel house Port Elizabeth
The Russel Guesthouse Gqeberha
The Russel Guesthouse Guesthouse
The Russel Guesthouse Guesthouse Gqeberha

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Russel Guesthouse to the airport?

The Russel Guesthouse is 4.5 mi (13-min drive) away from the Port Elizabeth (PLZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Russel Guesthouse?

As of May 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Russel Guesthouse on May 12, 2024 start from $39.49, excluding 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 The Russel Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

The Russel Guesthouse offers an airport shuttle.

How close is The Russel Guesthouse to the beach?

This guesthouse is 1.5 mi (6-min drive) from Hobie Beach and 2.2 mi (7-min drive) from King's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Russel Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

The Russel Guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Russel 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 The Russel Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Russel Guesthouse?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Russel Guesthouse have a pool?

The Russel Guesthouse features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does The Russel Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Russel Guesthouse to downtown Gqeberha?

The Russel Guesthouse is 0.5 mi away from Summerstrand.

The Russel Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 nights stay and will go again.
The overall experience was good, all areas are kept clean and tidy and staff is really friendly amd welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes, very nice, would recommend.
The guesthouse was great overall. The room was clean, comfortable, tea and coffee provided, and the staff were really friendly, hospitable, and engaging. No backup power for loadshedding though, so the wifi dropped and the shower was cold. Not really their fault that there's loadshedding, but the lack of generator or emergency lights could be frustrating? Overall though a comfortable overnight stay and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended
Owner and staff very sympathetic and helpful. Conformable bed and nice neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Helene

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Gary, Port Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not bad for the money
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Elsabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious accommodation, clean and very close ro the beach and restaurants

8/10 Good

hleketa, giyani Limpopo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
MY STAY
The stay was awesome and the facilities were great..it would hv been great if there was a heater in the room because it was soo cold..

4/10 Poor

Sibulele, Pretoria,South Africa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable Stay
It was a comfortable stay,close to all major amnenities and walking distance to the beach, resturants.