Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

Hacklewood Hill Country House

5.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

Choose dates to view prices

Hacklewood Hill Country House in Port Elizabeth offers an English breakfast and an inviting garden. Enjoy the outdoor pool for a refreshing retreat or unwind by the lobby fireplace after exploring. Guest reviews consistently praise the experience.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 1 of 1 room

View all photos for Luxury Room

Luxury Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
152 Prospect Road, Walmer, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6070

What's nearby

  • Little Walmer Golf Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Walmer Country Club - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Walmer Park Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • King's Beach - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Capellini, Walmer Park - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Brioche - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hacklewood Hill Country House

Luxury boutique guesthouse near Market Square
Located close to Port Elizabeth City Hall, Hacklewood Hill Country House provides free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, supervised childcare (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Wedding services, 1 meeting room, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and kitchens

Similar properties

Outdoor pool, sun loungers
No5 Boutique Art Hotel by Mantis
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 82 reviews
No5 Boutique Art Hotel by Mantis

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

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)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1898
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 7:00 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Hacklewood Hill Country
Hacklewood Hill
Hacklewood Hill House
Hacklewood Hill House
Hacklewood Hill Country House Hotel Port Elizabeth
Hacklewood Hill Country House Hotel
Hacklewood Hill Country House Port Elizabeth
Hacklewood Hill Country House
Hacklewood Hill Country Hotel
Hacklewood Hill Country Port Elizabeth
Hacklewood Hill Country
Hacklewood Hill Country House Guesthouse Port Elizabeth
Hacklewood Hill Country House Guesthouse
African Pride Hacklewood Hill Country House
Hacklewood Hill House house
Hacklewood Hill Gqeberha
Hacklewood Hill Country House Gqeberha
Hacklewood Hill Country House Guesthouse
Hacklewood Hill Country House Guesthouse Gqeberha

Frequently asked questions

Does Hacklewood Hill Country House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Hacklewood Hill Country House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hacklewood Hill Country House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hacklewood Hill Country House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hacklewood Hill Country House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hacklewood Hill Country House located?

Located near the airport, this family-friendly guesthouse is within 6 mi (10 km) of Port Elizabeth City Hall, Market Square, and King's Beach. Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and Bayworld are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Hacklewood Hill Country House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gem for this City . Very relaxing , nice pool, good food, great hospitality, lovely grounds in an historical gem . Highy recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great short stay in central Walmer

Nice comfortable one night stay in the heart of Port Elizabeth. Well located in central Walmer close to the best coffee shops and dining options. Service and welcome was fantastic and service throughout exceptionally good from all staff members. Feel the furnishings are dated and need some upgrading, appreciate that the style is Victorian however I feel that some of the general areas need upgrading. The rooms were extremely large and well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was perfect after a long day of traveling. We were able to get a nice dinner late on the property. Rooms are large. A little outdated but very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No interest in client satisfaction

We never got to stay there. Our cat broke down 200km from Port Elizabeth on our way, 4 hours prior to check in. We called to inform the establishment that we would not be able to make it to Port Elizabeth, yet they refused a refund. We will not book there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugenio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place! Everything is well looked after and cozy. Staff is extremely helpful and have the greatdisposition.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well done team Hacklewood.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is amazing. Second time i have stayed and wont be the last.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel in PE

The manager is an amazing and charming SA boy. His team always try their best to well accommodate every guest. I personally think it the best hotel in PE
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

We booked this hotel in very short order and were not disappointed. Once inside the gate it is an oasis of greenery and calm. It's quite a transition from wide open non-descript street to find yourself parking by huge rubber plants and beautiful established gardens. The house is incredible and super comfortable - our room was perfect and very big! From the host through to the staff we met this is a friendly, professional and kind establishment.. we loved it and would have no issue whatsoever in recommending this property...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a gem! Loved my stay- can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, very friendly staff. Also great food in the restaurant. Would stay there again

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old Victorian hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous place to stay

This is an excellent hotel. The team are very attentive, service is first class and the food is superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very cute

Excellent staff! Great area. Food was amazing. Room was very nice and spacious… be advised that everything is colonial and vintage, if your style is modern you might not enjoy this. We loved it and would go back in a minute! Parking is a little tight but that’s not even a reason to frown… A++
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschönes altenglisches Haus
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You’re in for a treat….

A lovely reminder of home. This cosy country house was the perfect stay in Port Elizabeth. Beautiful decor, excellent service and delicious food. Also enjoyed a game of tennis and sitting by the pool with a book and glass of wine. Nothing too much trouble and appreciated the little touches such as a packed breakfast before we went out on a trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ein wunderbares, einmaliges Haus mit Charme

Eines der schönsten Häuser unserer vielen Reisen. Einfach nur zu empfehlen: wer da nicht übernachtet hat was verpasst! Wir kommen ganz sicher wieder! Vielen herzlichen Dank!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Hidden Gem

A Great Experience . Thank you .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wlleonard, Port Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience as always, was there to celebrate our 10 year anniversary and the staff really went out of their way to make it memorable and special.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at Hacklewood

Stayed in a one bedroom cottage, it was great. Also got to see some of the rooms in the main house
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hong Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

HM

Big room and with awesome breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Atendimento personalizado e hotel requintado

Desde a chegada ao hotel, fomos surpreendidos pela recepção e atenção que nos foi dispensada. O Sr. Winton é um funcionário diferenciado, tendo sido extremamente atencioso, demonstrando cuidado nos detalhes da hospedagem no Hacklewood. A estrutura é antiga, com uma decoração aderente ao perfil e à idade do imóvel, tudo com um excelente bom gosto. Localizado a uma pequena distância do aeroporto, o hotel fica distante da região de praia de Port Elizabeth, o que deve ser levado em consideração se o objetivo é curtir a cidade. De qualquer maneira, a experiência de hospedagem no hotel, com um atendimento requintado e sofisticado, deve ser levado em consideração a favor do hotel. Sem dúvida voltaria ao hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Viv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old world luxury with excellent service

In PE on business. Needed accommodation unexpectedly. Called last minute and was received extremely well. Spent a restful night after a hectic day on site in spacious, quiet surroundings. Early breakfast was willingly organised so that I could start the day on time. Would not hesitate to stay her again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Geheimtip für gourmets

Außerordentlich gutes, ausgezeichnetes Essen! Die Köchin bezaubert, die weinauswahl ist gut, es wird ein sehr guter Riesling angeboten. Da bleibt kein Wunsch offen. Das Haus ist old England style, charmante Gastgeber und perfekter, hilfreicher Service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ethem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Hotel

Everything was perfect in this Hotel- the rooms, the food, the Staff...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.