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The Russel Guesthouse

Eastern Cape-Port Elizabeth · South Africa

4 Jenvey Road SummerstrandView location

7.0/10Very good19 Reviews
Cleanliness7.2/107.2
Service7.0/107.0
Comfort6.8/106.8
Condition7.0/107.0
Location6.0/106.0
Neighborhood8.2/108.2
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About The Russel Guesthouse

When you stay at The Russel Guesthouse in Port Elizabeth, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Hobie Beach and Humewood Beach. This beach guesthouse is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless Internet access, a communal living room, and barbecue grills. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite. Stay in one of 13 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.

Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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With a stay at The Russel Guesthouse in Gqeberha (Summerstrand), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and Pollock Beach. This guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Piet Retief Monument and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Bird Rock.

Stay in one of 13 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The seasonal pool will be open from October to December.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Pollock Beach 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Piet Retief Monument 1 km / 0.6 mi
Bird Rock 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling 1.6 km / 1 mi
Hobie Beach 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Bayworld 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Humewood Beach 3.1 km / 2 mi
Museum of Bay World 3.2 km / 2 mi
King's Beach 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
SANCCOB Port Elizabeth 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Cape Recife Nature Reserve 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
South End Museum 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Port Elizabeth City Hall 6.2 km / 3.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • guest house
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Garden
  • Grill/BBQ
  • TV lounge
  • Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

Room types

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Russel Guesthouse

7.0
Very good
19 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.2 /10
Service
7.0 /10
Comfort
6.8 /10
Condition
7.0 /10
Location
6.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.2 /10
14 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
06 Jan 2024
David

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.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Sep 2020
Verified traveler

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.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2019
Rodolfo

Recommended

Owner and staff very sympathetic and helpful.
Conformable bed and nice neighborhood.
Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Oct 2018
Brad
Not bad for the money
8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2018
Elsabe
Spacious accommodation, clean and very close ro the beach and restaurants
Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2015
hleketa

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..
Family
4/10
Poor
28 Apr 2015
Sibulele

Comfortable Stay

It was a comfortable stay,close to all major amnenities and walking distance to the beach, resturants.
Partner
2/10
Poor
03 Mar 2015
Boggenpoel

Island style Summerstrand Port Elizabeth

The reception by Max Silver was atrocious to say the least. He was not very accommodating at all. It seemed as if I was a beggar at the gate. The ensuite was very cramped. The bedding was not ironed. The room wasn't cleaned on the second day of our stay. I didn't even receive a courtesy call or sms after my stay. I will definitely not recommend the hotel/guest house to any person I know. The experience was horrible to say the least.
4/10
Poor
18 Aug 2014
Bad experience

No Bathroom, Noisy

Will never stay there again.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
ビーチに近い素敵なホテルでした。
スタッフの方もフレンドリーで、ご飯も美味しく、ワイファイも問題なく繋がりました。
期間中に一度、ゲートの暗証番号が変わったことがあり、
滅多にないことらしいですが、もう少し事前にアナウンスが欲しかったです。
6/10
Pleasant
21 Apr 2018
Verified traveler
Für eine Nacht annehmbar. Im Schlafsaal gab es aber keine Möglichkeit die Tür abzuschließen oder seine Wertsachen in einem Schließfach unterzubringen.
8/10
Excellent
27 Jan 2015
Nicoly

stay frustrating

A estadia em si foi ótima, ótimo lugar, porem no penúltimo dia da nossa estadia demos falta de 4100 mil rands que estavam em nossos pertences, que foram roubados dentro de nossas malas durante nossa ausência, sem nenhum sinal de arrombamento.

The stay itself was great, great place, but in our last day of our stay we notice that 4,100 rands was missed of our belongings during our absence, no sign of forced entry.
Partner
4/10
Poor
29 Sep 2014
Verified traveler

Für eine Nacht erträglich

Hatten zu viert eigentlich ein Apartment mit zwei Schlafzimmern gebucht, aber einen einzelnen Raum mit Etagenbetten bekommen. Verwirrung beim Check-In ob das Zimmer bereits bezahlt war, dann nur Barzahlung möglich da, angeblich das Kreditkartenlesegerät nicht funktionierte. Alles in allem sehr enttäuschend und definitiv zu teuer für das Gebotene.
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jul 2014
Maja

God og venlig service!

Vi blevet glædeligt modtaget og fik en fuld rundvisning på stedet. Stedet vil jeg mere betegne som et hostel end et hotel. Vores værelse var småt og sparsomt og der var meget lydt! Der er fuld funktionelt køkken og et hyggerum med bar og pool, så som nævnt, mere et hostel end et hotel. Til prisen kan det dog anbefales, også selvom det ligger en mindre gåtur fra restauranter og barer i Summerstrand.

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The Russel Guesthouse
4 Jenvey Road Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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