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First Avenue Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Beach guesthouse with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Coffee service
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Double Rooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Located near the airport, First Avenue Guesthouse offers a quiet escape with a pool and garden. Guests can browse the library, use WiFi in their rooms, or ask the concierge for local tips. The on-site bar serves drinks, and beach towels are available for beach trips.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Twin Rooms | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Rooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single rooms | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Single rooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Rooms | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Rooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
3 1st Ave, Summerstrand, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6001

What's nearby

  • Hobie Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • King's Beach - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Market Square - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Something Good Roadhouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪De Kelder - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Angelos | Café | Shark Rock - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Barney's Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Blackbeards Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

About this property

First Avenue Guesthouse

Guesthouse located in Summerstrand
At First Avenue Guesthouse, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grills, a porter/bellhop, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services, beach towels, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at First Avenue Guesthouse offer perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs, free infant beds, and free extra beds
  • Kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 65 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 AM - 10:00 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 at least 48 hours before arrival 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 65 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Property is also known as

First Avenue Guesthouse Port Elizabeth
First Avenue Port Elizabeth
First Avenue
First Avenue Guesthouse Gqeberha
First Avenue Guesthouse Guesthouse
First Avenue Guesthouse Guesthouse Gqeberha

Frequently asked questions

Does First Avenue Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is First Avenue Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at First Avenue Guesthouse?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at First Avenue Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at First Avenue Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does First Avenue Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is First Avenue Guesthouse located?

Located in Summerstrand, this beach guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Hobie Beach and Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling. Piet Retief Monument and Humewood Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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