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The Windermere Hotel Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Address
35 Humewood Rd
Location Humewood, In Port Elizabeth
Phone 041/582-2245
Fax 041/582-2246
Web site www.thewindermere.co.za
Room Information 8 units
Prices R1,440-R2,600 ($200-$360/£102-£185) double bed-and-breakfast
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, satellite TV, minibar, hair dryer, DVD player, IT port

Frommer's Review

Conveniently located one road back from King's Beach, a stone's throw from McArthur Pools, this is the first guesthouse in P.E. to embrace the modern boutique-hotel aesthetic, with customized fittings and furniture throughout, much of it designed by Haldane Martin, local Elle Décor Designer of the Year. Luxury rooms are huge enough to be termed suites, and furnished with all the modcons needed for a comfortable stay. Book one of the upstairs rooms for views, particularly room no. 3, which has sea vistas from its balcony. Breakfast is served in the dining room, on the deck, or in your room, and a complimentary shuttle service is on hand to take you to the Boardwalk complex, with its many restaurant choices (though it's worth noting that Caroline, the manageress, while well-meaning, is unable to make informed restaurant recommendations; something you'd expect at this price).

Facilities:
Breakfast room; lounge; cocktail deck

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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