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Windermere Hotel

5.0 of 5
35 Humewood Rd, Port Elizabeth 6001, South Africa
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Windermere Hotel
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Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

This was one of the nicest places ive stayed in my life. The staff were very kind and friendly and did everything they could for us. Rooms were fab. Spacious and comforting. Bathrooms were massive and very clean. Breakfast was so nice, fruit salad was very fresh. My family and I didnt do much while in Port Elizabeth so that... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We only stayed one night but could have stayed longer. The property was beautiful, and the staff were very friendly and helpful, we couldn't have asked for more for the price it was just a short walk to the beautiful beach.

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London
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28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

This small hotel in the centre of Durban has probably the biggest rooms I have ever seen. All basic items are supplied. The rooms are clean with TV, Mini Bar and air con and bathrooms are OK. Maybe they are just starting to show a little bit of age, but nothing unacceptable. There is a very nice courtyard and the... More

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miketheredfan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

One of our biggest regrets was we only stayed one night in this little hotel.(We had to fly out the following morning)situated two minutes from the beach and ten minutes from Port Elizabeth.When we arrived we were greeted with a refreshing drink and a personal welcome.The room was Hugh and very clean but did not have coffee making but we... More

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Nelspruit, South Africa
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

First of all, don't be put off by the photo of the large white hotel on this page - The Windermere looks nothing like it. The photos that have been posted below are exactly what you will find. My trip was business focused. It was perfectly situated just outside the city with many restaurants in the vicinity. Nothing was too... More

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New York
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46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2012

This is a boutique hotel in the suburbs of PE and a short 10 minute drive to the airport. It’s a good choice if you have an early morning flight out as we did. They don’t have a restaurant but there’s a small shopping center two blocks away with a few restaurants and a gas station. This hotel has zero... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

Spent a great weekend at The Windermere. Great location , well appointed large rooms , friendly and attentive staff and wonderful breakfasts. It may have been a cold wet weekend in Port Elizabeth but the service and my experience was most certainly warm . I will be back.

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Canberra
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2012

We spent one night at the Windermere Hotel and it was more than we had hoped for. We were leaving Port Elizabeth early the following morning so the hotel was in a perfect location being only a 10min drive to the airport. It was also located quite close to a number of restaurants. Whilst the restaurants were within walking distance,... More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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70 hotel reviews
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57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012

On our way to our safari we stopped in Port Elizabeth for one night. We had a reservation in the Windermere. The welcoming of the staff was short and we got our room key and that was it. The room, well I call it appartment, was huge. A big living room, a big bedroom and a big bathroom. Very clean... More

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Cape Town
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2012

We were lucky enough to buy a voucher for a one-night stay for two on a charity auction (hospice) and spent a few hours in the divine comfort and warmth of this gem of a boutique hotel. I say a 'few' hours because we were in Port Elizabeth on business, working long hours, so our treat at the Windermere wasn't... More

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Also Known As:
Windermere Hotel Port Elizabeth
Address: 35 Humewood Rd, Port Elizabeth 6001, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Eastern Cape > Port Elizabeth
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#2 Luxury Hotels in Port Elizabeth
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Windermere is a hip, stylish boutique 5 star hotel which brings the historic Indian Ocean port city of Port Elizabeth a new sense of style and occasion. Situated in the trendy beach suburb of Humewood, a short walk to Kings Beach and the "Blue Flag" status Humewood beach. Designed with elements of contemporary chic and decorated with custom made fittings and furniture, the defining feature of the hotel is the tranquil courtyard, cosseting one away from the busy outside world! The nine large luxury rooms provide spacious sitting areas, mini bars, satellite TV, DVD, air conditioning and heating, safes and a dedicated IT port (the entire hotel is also wireless compatible). Enjoy breakfast al fresco in the courtyard or indoors, a room service menu is available for light lunches and dinners, however most guests enjoy the luxury of choice – some of the city’s top beachfront restaurants are within walking distance! The Windermere has an ideal location – walking distance from beaches, restaurants and McArthur pools, close to Boardwalk complex, 4km to airport and 5 minutes away fro Humewood Golf Course (this historic course being the only true links course in S. Africa – the great Bobby Locke once remarked "that if the British opener had to b played outside of the British Isles –Humewood would be the ideal location!"). Apart from the many aquatic/marine activities (scuba diving, kite boarding, wind surfing, surfing, yachting, angling), there are various other activities available, all of which can be booked by the hotel, these include golf – city and township tours (Port Elizabeth was the landing place of the British settlers of 1820, as well as being at the crucible of the Anti Apartheid movement, so there are many significant historical sites), marine safari to the bird island group as well as day safaris to various game reserves including Addo, Schotia, Pumba, Kwantu & Amakhala (all within an easy 1 hr drive). Being close to the airport, The Windermere is the ideal starting or end point to the "Garden Route" and the ideal springboard to the Eastern Cape’s great game destinations. ... more   less 
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