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La Mer Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Beach location and outdoor pool

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Deluxe Double Room | View from room
Deluxe Triple Room | Beach/ocean view
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Outdoor pool
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May

Explore the area

Map
24 Driftsands Drive, Humewood, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6013
  • King's Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hobie Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
12 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
12 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
12 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

At La Mer Guesthouse you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of King's Beach and Humewood Beach. Highlights at this beach guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, a picnic area and tour/ticket assistance. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Gqeberha guest house include South End Museum and Museum of Bay World.
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What's nearby

  • King's Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Port Elizabeth City Hall - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Grey High School - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Hobie Beach - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Remos Italian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Finnezz Fusion Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪This Is Eat - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Raggy Charters - ‬5 min drive

About this property

La Mer Guesthouse

Beach location and 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 guest house.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are 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 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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

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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

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

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

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

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

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
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. Air conditioning is not provided. On-site 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 all 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.

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at La Mer Guesthouse?

Yep, La Mer Guesthouse has a free self car park.

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

As of 22 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Mer Guesthouse on 8 May 2025 start from NZ$108.51, 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.

Are there any beaches close to La Mer Guesthouse?

Yep, La Mer Guesthouse is a short 15-minute walk from King's Beach.

Does La Mer Guesthouse have a pool?

La Mer Guesthouse has an outdoor pool.

Does La Mer Guesthouse serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is served weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Mer Guesthouse?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 7:30 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at La Mer Guesthouse?

Yep, you can grab a meal at La Mer Guesthouse's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at La Mer Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at La Mer Guesthouse?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fohrer

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

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

10/10 Excellent

T, za

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